I think TuyZ is a great player, but with the other teams having more time to practise. Like 100T, LEV, NRG and EG for example. I don't think LOUD will have a great 2024, hindering TuyZ performance wise.

As for Oxy and Keznit, those guys are just mechanically some of the best players in the game, and they'll be standouts within their teams for sure. Especially on their roles.

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Deadlock + Brim, Viper and solo Fade

I don't know if anyone of you guys are watching this Turtle Troop game but god their Sunset comp was dogshit

In Madrid playoffs? Because the highest rated player in that part of the tournament was Zekken for Sentinels and regardless, I'm not only going to use playoffs as a measuring point for how I rank a player.

Anyways, this is just my prediction for how players will perform individually in Split 1.

Elaborate

Great analysis dude! I can really see where you're coming from with this point!

I think so. Firepower on the team is still crazy, especially within KangKang, Smoggy and Nobody and they proved that at Tokyo.

I don't think their issues stem from individuals. I think that their overall team work, however; is dreadful. Whether that be trading, peaking off of each other or just generally supporting each other with utility like flashes (especially KangKang, who often goes unsupported by his initiators)

I'm waiting for Yay to have a TenZ level comeback

I don't see EDG getting much better this year I'm afraid.

Individually, yes. Not considering IGL factor as much.

Don't think that there's much difference between them; they're interchangeable if anything, but I'm expecting 100T to come up huge during Split 1 and naturally there's far less pressure on Eeiu than JohnQT, considering John is leading.

Here is my comprehensive list of the top 20 players from each region (10 for China) going into Split number 1
Don't get too mad, remember this is my opinion!

EMEA Top 20 AME Top 20 PAC Top 20 CHINA Top 10

1. Alfajer (FNC) 1. Zekken (SEN) 1. Jingg (PRX) 1. Rb (TEC)
2. N4RRATE (KC) 2. Aspas (LEV) 2. t3xture (GENG) 2. ZmjKK (EDG)
3. MiniBoo (TH) 3. Less (LOUD) 3. f0rsaken (PRX) 3. Life (FPX)
4. Leo (FNC) 4. Demon1 (NRG) 4. Mako (DRX) 4. Stew (JDG)
5. Derke (FNC) 5. TenZ (SEN) 5. Karon (GENG) 5. Autumn (FPX)
6. Shao (NAVI) 6. Crashies (NRG) 6. Meteor (GENG) 6. CHICHOO (EDG)
7. Marteen (KC) 7. Victor (NRG) 7. Sayaplayer (T1) 7. vo0kashu (DRG)
8. Sayf (VIT) 8. Cauanzin (LOUD) 8. Something (PRX) 8. Whzy (BLG)
9. Chronicle (FNC) 9. Jawgemo (EG) 9. BuZz (DRX) 9. Smoggy (EDG)
10. Trexx (VIT) 10. Marved (NRG) 10. Jemkin (RRQ) 10. Nobody (EDG)
11. Benjyfishy (TH) 11. Keznit (KRU) 11. Xccurate (T1)
12. Suygetsu (NAVI) 12. Oxy (C9) 12. Munchkin (GENG)
13. Cloud (GX) 13. TuyZ (LOUD) 13. d4v41 (PRX)
14. RieNs (TH) 14. Ethan (NRG) 14. Dep (ZETA)
15. Tomaszy (KC) 15. Mwzera (FUR) 15. Laz (ZETA)
16. nAts (TL) 16. Eeiu (100T) 16. Mindfreak (PRX)
17. Ardiis (NAVI) 17. JohnQT (SEN) 17. Invy (TS)
18. cNed (FUT) 18. C0M (LEV) 18. Stax (DRX)
19. Zyppan (NAVI) 19. Shyy (KRU) 19. Zest (BLEED)
20. Jamppi (TL) 20. Leaf (G2) 20. BORKUM (TS)

I think you nailed the top 5, don't think I would have ordered it the same though.

1. Aspas
2. Derke
3. Jingg
4. Demon1
5. Zekken
6. Buzz
7. Jawgemo
8. Something
9. f0rsaken
10. Yay

What other Grand Finals did they cast? Was it just LOCK//IN and Copenhagen?

dude is bringing the receipts

You are one petty mf. Respect.

Bang < Marved
Asuna < Victor

imo

Of course he isn't the best duelist on his team, but holding him to the standard of SAYF, who is arguably one of the best duelists in the world with much more experience is laughable, they're clearly building for long term goals which is imperative for the development of the scene as a whole.

And if Sayf doesn't want to play duelist, then don't make him play duelist, he can still get significant value on other roles.

In hindsight, now that the 2024 has gotten off to a start. I am so upset that we never got to see that team play together after their win at champions last year.

runneR is a great duelist and I have no doubt that he'll improve quickly as a rookie player. Like- come on, it's his first year competing, give him some leeway.

AME

1. SEN
2. NRG
3. LOUD

EMEA

1. FNATIC
2. Karmine Corp
3. Vitality

Pacific

1. Gen.G
2. T1
3. PRX

China

1. EDG
2. FPX
3. Titan Esports

Don't be so fucking ignorant.

Just an experience thing really

I wonder what all those TenZ haters are doing right now.

You can't undermine how well Gen.G have played this tournament though

Pacific will get there one day! Maybe even this year!

We lost.....

1. FNATIC vs LOUD (LOCK//IN 2023)

2. LOUD vs OpTic (Champions 2022)

3. FunPlus Phoenix vs Paper Rex (Masters Copenhagen 2022)

4. Evil Geniuses vs Paper Rex (Champions 2023)

5. This one

1. FNATIC vs LOUD (LOCK//IN)
2. LOUD vs OpTic (Champions 2022)
3. FunPlus Phoenix vs Paper Rex (Masters Copenhagen 2022)

Could be top 5 though.

Other than Fade, no not really lmfao. But I'm sure Narrate could flex onto Skye, not sure about Sova

"Who" is crazy. That comment applies more to the teams that ARENT in Grand Finals.

No Gen.G or SEN?

Lets just take this moment to appreciate the fact that Babysasuke is not active. I can finally be at peace on this website.

DAYUM

[Game: VALORANT]

Shame she gets fucked over by that dogshit org though

THEY LEARN TO LEAVE THE SPIKE LETS GOOOO!!!

For sure

They are, but as I said Boaster's voice is clearly heavily valued and he was very open about wanting to play simple comps rather than being innovative, he pushed for them to play that way and that was ultimately their downfall. Especially against a team like KC.

I can see it coming

Gen.G is a very different team this year player wise and it's too early to judge his impact on FNATIC. Also Mini is still an assistant coach on FNATIC and Boaster's voice is clearly heavily valued outside and inside game. I doubt it's even that different to last year.

THEY PROTECTED HIS ASS LIKE THE SWARM PROTECTS THE QUEEN BEE LMFAO

"Get down Mr. President" ass round LMFAOOO

Bring the Steel clip back

Gen.G very obviously panicked during those last 2 rounds. SEN played a pretty standard game of Bind.

They are panicking a little bit I'm not gonna lie

It's 4-2 on Ascent CT side for SEN