yeah I agree, historically PRX's strength has been to out aim everyone, which made them play less disciplined, now that mechanics are becoming a bare minimum skill for tier 1 players, they're struggling. In their defence T1 also played exceptionally well.

It's only one map so it'd be wrong to count them out already, but I think the writings on the wall for their playstyle as a whole, it definitely isn't as strong as it used to be

I think PRX are the favourites coming in to the match, but if T1 shows that they've gone further than at RBHG I think they have a decent shot

who you got

https://strawpoll.com/LVyK2DkG6Z0

AT GAME START:

31 - PRX

11 - T1

mako was IGL, confirmed in the interview
but yeah, he's insane

but still, they all found more success in Premier than in separate teams.
That's great because it shows that Premier is viable and that it works

thats crazy

مچھلی

I think they'll have a shot at it if things go well

I've watched most of the kickoff matches in all regions, and these KR teams look among the most polished. GENG last year showed that they were title worthy. These mfs are so crisp when aiming too. Korean val really has come a long way since the VS era

I know this is a post to poke at demon1, but cloud c tier is crazy

I've literally been in the loading screen of my first game for 10 minutes 😭😭😭, I think it's a sign to give up and study

https://i.imgur.com/L809Tj7.jpeg

I think they'd be on the tier 3 / tier 2 boundary (if you gave them like 2 weeks to fully lock in and prac). I think the util aspect of teamplay in tier 2 has massively improved over the last two years

yeah, those teams look really nice right now. I'd love to have VIT and KC attend. Would also be cool if TH got another chance at a trophy, but we'll have to see them play before I can judge them tbh

i'd like to think im nice anyway but its kind of a narcissistic thing to say so idk, im not perfect but i try my best

whats the best eu server
i just got the sudden urge to farm for a buddy (i have an exam tomorrow and need to find ways to procrastinate)

I could see this going either way tbh, having Chronicle Kaajak and Alfajer shooting is FNC's win condition

fun fact: Boaster and Ange1 have gone up against each other 10 times in officials. This will be the 11th

SUMN 2-1 FPX
FNC 1-2 FPX
FNC 0-2 FPX
FNC 2-1 FPX
FNC 2-1 FPX
FNC 3-0 FPX
FNC 2-0 FPX
FNC 3-0 NAVI
FNC 2-0 NAVI
FNC 1-2 NAVI
FNC ?-? NAVI

In total: Boaster 18-9 Ange1 in maps; 7-3 in series

holy shit

you gotta stop with the chatgpt slop bro

he's done that sorta
https://www.vlr.gg/431369/vlr-stat-thread-graphs/#1

tuff

the contrast is crazy 🙏😭

holy crap this looks hard: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/QTspT_ciH7E

respect to the replay guys

Fnatic

We'll just have to see tbh.
Personally I really like this T1 roster (since I liked the old DRX roster), but as long as we get a banger match I'll be happy

i think its a bit unfair to compare previous results since t1 pretty much has a new roster

(meant to reply to #2)

Yeah
Feels like we need to see some teams play more though. Specifically talking about mibr since we don't know if they just got bamboozled or if that's actually the level they'll play at.
But for now I agree, good power ranking

If you would only buy one at all I'd say EDG since they have the unique Champions stamp
otherwise this is my APAC tier list based purely off of looks: https://i.imgur.com/jO781Gt.png

damn i didnt know we brought these threads in to 2025

bros creating a hitlist for trembo

https://www.vlr.gg/437056/where-do-you-rank-the-importance-of-a-replay-func/#19

some may say the fnatic bundle is similar!

https://www.vlr.gg/437482/emea-amer-2025-ranking-1/#14

I put my money where my mouth is
https://www.vlr.gg/437502/if-fnatic-qualify-to-bangkok

I want them to do it for sure, I just don't think they will, even if they start playing great.

holy shit I meant VCT bundle
😭😭
that would've been a costly mistake if someone didn't point it out sooner

I'll give two random people who reply to this a VCT capsule of their choice.

If they get eliminated I will give away 1 bundle

not even I think this
even if they look great in their next match, a full lower bracket run is very difficult. A lot would have to go right
I would even go as far as to say they should be in B tier, unless/until they win at least 2-3 lower matches

agree

you're doubting the professor

never doubt the professor

it's temporary (hopefully)
cough @enigma

https://www.vlr.gg/437056/where-do-you-rank-the-importance-of-a-replay-func/#19

Is this like a summary of each user

meiy

I'm watching the Pacific game, so I haven't been watching. But looking at the score line it seems like they're making a decent attempt at a comeback. Are they playing particularly bad?

Wait
I got wolves going through in my pickems
but lowkey nova look way better

i blame tmv

nah man I gotta see #DFMWIN

I will be there for Nova vs WOL no matter what
(unless I fall asleep, since I haven't slept. That would be the only matter which)

wait shit they start at the exact same time
I thought it was staggered. idk who to watch

ts ts ts got space to improve, ts was actually alright. ts could have a bright future if ts ts coaches put in the work and stop listening to ts

(this) (team secret) (team's) (this shit) (team secret) (this) (team's) (taylor swift)

he's just an unc so therefore is an easy scapegoat
but guess what
can't say spacegoat without goat 🗣️🔥

damn

likely similar to what they saw in alfajer when scouting, I have faith