for real
i am still traumatized from the 11-3, but boy, i have to admit that tournament was the best val tournament i ever watched
and funnily enough, the reason why it clicked for me was exactly what most people disliked: the format. the fact it was franchise's first “kick off” did add up, but the main variables for me were the format and the fact you had too many teams participating from all around the globe. a clash of styles. chaotic.
it was not the fairest format, but it was highly entertaining. every bo3 mattered a-fucking-lot. you lose, you’re out. still warming up? you’re out. didn’t sleep well? you’re out. every match was potentially your last match. that raises up the stakes, the adrenaline, the focus
i wish we’d have a lock//in every year. same format.




