JJH.BONK is one of the teams I am considering.

Wolverhampton Wanderers winning the FA cup?

Nope! I'm down to consider teams from all regions. Ideally I find a mid-good team who aren't favorites all the time yet can make underdog runs and are fun to watch.

I could most certainly consider changing to Zeta Division. I've been quite impressed by the team on several occaisions, and while 2023 may not have been its best year, perhaps 2024 will bring something new.

I went to TL because I was getting into Valorant Esports and I didn't know many teams to begin with. I really enjoyed watching the roster play, L1nk, ScreaM, Nivera, and even soulcas. Team Liquid has effectively done its job for me as an introduction to the Esports, and they've changed a lot as a team. It's not like I dislike them or anything, it's just that I think it's time to look for a new team to stand next to my name.

Not necessarily. Flairs on sites like vlr mean so much more to me than just "I support/like this team." It can say a lot about a person even without knowing/speaking to them. I simply feel that I have spent just a bit too long with Team Liquid. They've changed too much over the years. Don't worry though, because even if I do move on to support a new team, I will never stop supporting TL even though I may have changed my flair. Also, nAts is an amazing player and a funny guy, why wouldn't I support him?

Smoggy has aim crispier than burnt toast..

I don't know either team very well, but I think Oxygen Esports win this one 2-1 after 100T takes the first map.

C9 2-0 if they keep up their form from RBHG imo.

If you're trying to prove that Esports is popular then this is a very smart choice.

FCY instead of DFM would be a great change imo.

Factual. Oceania has always been one of the more interesting regions of the world in my opinion, and it would be amazing to have some representation in Pacific. Personally I hope JJH.BONK wins the Ascension league this year, but until then the CN region probably should be the main VCT region to follow seeing as how we have the opportunity to see autumn play in an international LAN.

EDG is such a wholesome, enjoyable team to watch/follow. I'll consider it!

I'll most certainly be keeping an eye on DRX. I don't know how they'll do with their recent roster changes but I'll definitely keep an eye out for them.

I've got friends supporting 100T and I hope they can put up a good performance this year.

Well, in the sense that I don't find males attractive, therefore I don't think I could objectively gauge his looks.

That is actually a pretty good idea. I could just chill for the season and do a re-evaluation of all the teams that I watch.

LOUD does have vibes of being a team that knows how to win. I'll look back at some VODs and I'll definitely consider it.

On the off chance that I do find romance I don't think I would do anything to jeopardize that status.

Fair point

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/f1048c63
I am not cooking this time lol

Quite possibly!

I love the PRX playstyle, and while I think the logo could have more "rex" in it, there is no doubt that it is indeed a good logo. Thank you for your suggestion!

Sen is indeed doing quite well right now. I've never really thought much about NAVI as they've always underperformed even though they have an amazing squad on paper. I hope they do great this season. As for VIT, yeah they're a pretty good team to root for atm, I'm considering it.

That's a fair reason. b1sk is in fact a great player and I can see how him being on the team merits the supporting of said team.

Well, there are a lot of orgs that are upstanding and have never done anything wrong...

I don't get it?

That they do!

They definitely looked quite shaky in Tokyo, but I agree with you that they can definitely bounce back and make internationals this year. I don't know how good qck is (I've never seen him play), but if he does indeed do well then props to LOUD. Thank you for the suggestion! LOUD has always been in my head as a good team, but I haven't really considered supporting them before.

Well, the geo in my name is there because a lot of things I like start with geo (geography, geopolitics, geology, geobotany, etc).

It does get a bit annoying sometimes because it can be a good way for me to get feedback from the community on what I say.

It does deliver what it intends to convey very clearly. I've enjoyed watching T1 improve in the off season and I'll definitely take note of it.

I cannot give an accurate description of how I feel about him.

My appreciation for soulcas and everything he has done for TL will never fade. While T2 teams aren't my thing, I'll keep them in mind.

I've always had a soft spot for anything paleontology related, but to be honest, I am not a big fan of the PRX logo. I understand that it is what it is but I would prefer something 🦖 related.

It doesn't really matter in this case. If I make a bad prediction/take, I'm all down to accept downvotes and feedback/criticism. However, in this case, I'm happy as long as my message got through to the one it was directed towards. :)

Don't sweat it! We all have times where things don't look so bright, but the sun will always rise after it has set.

Personally, I prefer separating sports from politics. Which is why I agree with you for the most part. However, violence is never the option in anything and to represent a country that conducts such a thing may actually be detrimental to growing their reputations. Especially when the org is from the country that the violence is perpetrated against.

I hope that wasn't just a jumble of words. I'm a pretty avid follower of geopolitics and I am always glad to discuss it, but vlr is not the place to do so.

They definitely can, don't get me wrong. I should've clarified that it's merely my personal opinion that they won't win another trophy this year.

Lol

Sometimes that is the case, but it happens to the best of us! Keep your head up anyth1ng!

Very true! I really do wish them success. EMEA has been having a small drought in terms of good teams.

Haha that's a funny one!

Interesting...

But what about them?

But why? I've only heard of them from that one game called Fornite.

I don't think I need to make another point. What I stated was simply factual. They won the tournaments, and looked better than everyone else. Of course, by the time Champions LA rolled around things had changed for the other teams.

Despite all that, I still think you're underplaying Fnatics skill and ability. Also, I disagree with your statement of EMEA being "a region with no talent or structure."

Ah I see. No worries! It happens to the best of us.

Rb is the only one I disagree with here. Jack of all trades (agents), master at none. He's a mechanically sound player but Shao easily beats him in being more of a master of said trades (agents).

Watch as TEC defy all odds and becomes the CN superteam and dethrone EDG or something lol. If I'm going to support a CN team, it's probably not going to be AG, NOVA, DRG, or BLG.