All this just to choke in single elim LOL

Dammit. Didn't think about that

1. RRQ beats Gen.G and knock them out in single elim
2. PRX throws both their games to ensure Gen.G won't qualify through points
3. DRX is going to choke so don't need to worry
4. SEA DOMINATION

If they lose the single elim, they're gonna regret tossing this game cuz they have the same amount of points as TS and RRQ

Why do people keep saying this? Not like the 3 SEA teams are better than DRX.

Isn’t the Riddle kids not old enough for franchise?

Its true. Players get 100% of prize money + stream revenue. They also get 50% of merchandise sales. Plus the org covers the cost for video editing and promotions.

Source

DRX didn't pick Fracture, they just floated it so EG picked it

I know. But Jett on Sunset ain’t it

Gen.G sucks on Sunset. The comp they’re playing ain’t it

I think they’re out cuz they lost a map to GE. Also Gen.G has to lose 0-2 which isn’t happening at the moment

Isn’t that a normal tactic talent agencies use to get their players out of contract? t3xture is also under one of the most know Korean esports agencies

I thought they’re eliminated already cause they lost a map. They had to win out with clean 2-0’s wasn’t it?

Just one guy jumping with a classic and the next guy trade. Holy stax was 1hp

If Autumn couldn't help grow Munchkin as an IGL, he ain't helping Carpe

If he's smart, he will not re-sign with DFM/CR when his contract ends this year and join ZETA to play with Dep & Sugarz3ro. But he has shown a lot of loyalty to CR before so he might stay with them. If he stays, then hopefully DFM builds better roster around him

His contract ends this year. ZETA better drop the bag on him

That’s from the fans perspective. I’m talking about within the team

In Korean culture, the coach will always win cause they’re usually older and in terms of hierarchy coach > player

Yea, I didn’t mind the addition of Foxy9 and Beyn. Flashback had personal issues so he had to benched was unfortunate. And I understand if they felt the 2022 roster had hit its peak. But there was really no need to drop stax when you barely lost to the Shanghai winners

Why can’t Termi just keep a consistent roster throughout the year? Imagine if the dropped Rb when he was underperforming in 2022, they probably would have never made 3rd at Champs.

You think Termi would have learnt from the Foxy9-Zest switcharoo but NO. DRX just had to drop their IGL and only initiator player just cause they didn’t qualify for one event, now they’re gonna miss out on every event this year

I still don’t understand why they dropped stax. Like they were clearly the 3rd best team in Pacific. They just got unlucky Gen.G trolled the upper bracket game against T1.

If they kept the same roster they would easily qualify for Champs. Now they’re probably not even making Champs

Gen.G has to play 3 games in a week while Team Secret gets to rest and study how Gen.G plays the new patch

T1 over RRQ. People overrate RRQ’s popularity in Valorant. They might be big in mobile esports but that popularity hasn’t translated over to Valorant yet

Those orgs are paying minimum wage. Just cause the players are signed doesn’t mean they’re paid well. There’s a reason why so many Korean players go to Japan.

KimGyuTae (Former DRX streamer who tried to go pro) said that unless your parents can support you, you’re better off going to college

They barely squeaked into playoffs because they where in the group with GE & Bleed. They got matched up against TS who are known chokers. Then they peaked at the right time against a griefing Gen.G to win the qualification game

Surely you have to include ZETA if you wanna boost viewership

JPN has too big a viewership to not be its own region.

KR T2 is kinda dead. Despite all the talent Korea has, orgs are not investing. Thats why all the good players go to JPN/CN so they can play and get paid well

1. They need to pick up a proper IGL or at least someone who’s willing to do it. Stop throwing the IGL role around to players just cause they have a lot of experience.

2. I hope they keep a full Japanese roster. I know Japan lacks upcoming talent but I still believe there’s enough talent to build a good full Japanese roster. It’ll be sad if even ZETA stops believing in upcoming Japanese talent.

Finally after 3 stages, Korea’s downfall has begun. Its time for SEA to take over Pacific

Get someone who wants to IGL. Stop throwing the role around and affect their fragging.

It still boggers my mind that gave the IGL-ing to their best player...like wtf

Bro has a life game like once a year. He did this at the beginning of the season last year

I can't believe that this ZETA looks worse than last year. They need to get Meiy and move Dep to play flex. And find a proper initiator player cause hiroronn/Yuran ain't it on initiator, or just put Laz on Sova/Skye.

ZETA should buy him out and rebuid for a Japanese superteam

his downfall must be studied. how is he worse than even lakia??

What result for PRX at Champs would justify keeping the same roster for next year? Must they win?

They’re clearly a level above Pacific, maybe only Gen.G can challenge them but Gen.G domestically aren’t as good as internationally. But internationally, they are the only team to make finals to not have won a trophy (We’ll see if TH joins them but TH is looking good for Champs).

Yeah, because expectations for PRX is to win a trophy. Just being consistent isn’t good enough for this roster

https://www.vlr.gg/363211/fennel-come #7

The real bangers:

DFM vs ZETA
BLEED vs GE

Korea T2 is already underpaid. That's why everyone goes to Japan or China to play

Good player. Get him on ZETA and have Dep play flex

We’re so screwed. The 3 Korean teams are making top 4 again. All our hopes are on PRX

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zeta/optic ran this comp in 2022 and i really liked it. i think it’ll be good with the neon buffs

Why do people keep spreading misinformation? DRX never bought Lakia out. Back then, Lakia's contract with Nuturn ended and he contacted Vision Strikers to join them. (Source)

Even in the recent Homegrown documentary, Lakia said it was his decision, although he regrets it and thinks its the wrong decision now

Breeze >>>>>>>>>>>> Icebox

Any Koreans know if IAM is actually trying to win Ascension? Or are they just playing for content?

DRX never bought Lakia out. Back then, Lakia's contract with Nuturn ended and he contacted Vision Strikers to join them. (Source)

Even in the recent Homegrown documentary, Lakia said it was his decision, although he thinks it was the wrong one now

Thats what I'm questioning, there should have been a VPN setup to use the APAC client.

Why wasn't there a proper setup for the teams to use APAC servers RITO?