Conclusive look at the meta post LOCK//IN
With Fnatic beating Loud, we had 32 games in a post chamber meta to really see the best agents and strats on every map. With that we can take a deep dive into the meta and the best strats for the upcoming tournaments.
- Is the Bald Buff back?
Derke was insane. At 3-11, boaster and mini told derke "it's derkin time" and he derked all over everyone. The Egg Curse also remains, an integral part of the bald buff. I can't think of any other bald players at the event, so it looks like this is an irrefutable conclusion.
- The Headband: A new challenger
Boaster is known for being a big brain IGL but he has surpassed all expectations this time. He brought out the new strat, a trump card if you will, of the headband. Jimmy Butler had shown us the potential of the power of the ninja headband before the NBA banned it to ensure competitive integrity. Boaster took advantage of Rito's lax approach to gain an immediate advantage, which even prevented the infamous FNC choke.
- Thicc buff? A false prophet
After C9 destroyed PRX (sadge) it appeared that a new superteam had been formed built on one defining superpower: the power of thiccness. However, whether because of Zellsis's rock hard abs or merely the collective thundering of dem cheeks clapping on stage, its power was too great and it appeared to be nothing more than another graveller commiting self-destruct taking out your favourite Pokemon after you missed your attack, and then fucking died.
- Is anime actually a debuff?
Bang and Asuna were good, but not as good as we expected. Forsaken and jinggg also lost. Zeta division, the hope of Japan, lost. Skrossi, from India which is known to be big on anime, underperformed. What is the common thread here? Anime.
Nadeshot, I'm asking you directly. Put a ban on anime for Bang and Asuna. Shave their heads. Leave stellar with his hair, he's too handsome to go bald. Give him the mythical headband instead. My DMs are open for a position as GM, coach or player management. I am willing to go bald and wear a headband, and I promise to not watch anime and maintain my fitness.
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