why is it that if someone doesn't like someone, and they happen to be trans, this is always assumed. there are ppl that do this, but also if you trans, you could just be disliked for who you are too

You do know its 2025 right

I'm in shambles, how am I supposed to feel as a big fan of both?

Only remedy I can think of is Yay and Zander on a T1 team together.

Where do you guys think Zander goes? Yay?

yay

cope

Why did the walrus go to a tupperware party?

To find a tight seal

Not no reason, they got a lot of money from his buyout I'd imagine.

I think NRG should actually pick up Prod

Sacy coming back + the Moroccan guy from Sentinels

9-9 makes this confusing, this could be JoshRT coaching Trent and JonahP on C9. With Penny and Xeppa playing for G2

penny on C9 is exactly what C9 would do, wouldn't be surprised. As penny is someone who will go to any t1 org as he is talented and hungry but has lacked opportunities, C9 feeds on this type of player.

+Sacy +Johnqt

dont say that to me my heart could not take this

This is one of the only lateral movements possible. Very few players that are not a clear downgrade from the Sen z

I just wanna know where Yay is going, where are the rumors for him

Trqstme plays Marvel Rivals not Valorant

I'd like to see that contract, under salary - 'For the love of the game'

Bleed esports duh just rebranded

hes going to MIBR, MIBR gonna sign the top 7 free agents still available for their practice squad/so other teams don't get to scrim them for strat leaks

I think Zander is a great fit though for NRG ngl

Dudes obviously really good, not a flame post about him.

But like, would you guys say he should be less sought after than at least 2, maybe 3 of his teammates as a VCT prospect? Egg/Poppin maybe Ion look like the better players currently, to me.

Thoughts?

Insane team, idk why you put Seven in there though

Seems like NA adapted best to Corrode, certainly overall, why do you guys think that is? Or would you even agree with the statement?

Sao Paolo clears all of these cities in that context lets be real lol

Thanks for sharing!

One of those dudes that is a winner, tangibly and with his intangibles. Everyone has said hes a great teammate, calm/chill vibes, puts the work in etc. Qualities for success in just about any Sports/Esports/Work environment

What stats do you guys all see as the most defining? Which stats encompass all roles to paint a picture of a players impact best (even if stats can't which get closest)?

Ya'll think its Rating? ACS/KD/ADR? KAST seems like a pretty telling stat. Which stats do ya'll look at first to determine a players impact?

Hard to say, I liked FNS's calling better for his shorter time of dominance (Optic days he was IGLing with innovation not seen yet, Saadhak should be mentioned here for that too) but Boaster has consistently had some variance in his roster and his teams have been top tier most years.

However, that talent has seemed INSANE, so how much is it his calling vs. his players is still a question to me fs.

Also, where does the coach come into this equation, its not always obvious on whether the coach's instructions lead to proper calling/wins/strategy or if it is the IGLs. There are closer to obvious observations like midrounding/reads, but what to do with that could be either. 'Having the read' is pretty much all in the lobby, IGL or players, but what you do with that read could be drilled/from org, or from IGL or both.

TLDR: Basically, hard to tell their impact without having full team context.

Best player OAT candidates, aren't everyone. You implied a different standard, we should probably stick to best igl of all time for Boasty. He is at best, a serviceable fragger, and at worst, well yk, plenty of people go on about it.

If IGLing is a huge factor, then you have to put Valyn near the top too, which I do.

i mean his name is sick thats about where it stops

xenom is a great player bro stop

He can take on both of these tasks because he doesn't trouble himself with what us humans call 'emotions'

just a point of discussion homie

solid take

he definitely is, but they don't always use him that way, and i think theres an argument to be had it could be a waste to put him in more likely one and dones vs 'baiting' which as the best aimer isn't bad. don't disagree with your take at all though

What you guys think? I feel like alot of his play would be better on this agent, if he had another duelist on the team with him.

He's just too good at shooting, gives him an easier hard exit, still with the duelist picks in his back pocket.

Acceptable to hard disagree here/could be a dumb and wild take

I think he makes the broadcast uncomfortable, not a fan at all.

What you guys think?

Stop acting like RRQ>Heretics lol

We could see no APAC teams after today.. After all the banter would be interesting to only see EMEA + Americas left as top 4.

Yesterday was one of the most exciting set of matches, in my opinion, I've ever seen. There's definitely been some banger matches this Champs, could be contending for one of the best to some.

I think it will be hard to live up to the excitement of yesterday, but I hope it does. I'm excited, how about you guys?

Also like, if you're the best aimer on your team, baiting is the smart move as you'll use your body better than they will. Nobody is gonna let the offensive lineman throw the ball, that job is for the QB

Bro's just mad that NA/South NA/Americas is proving they are the best region. Anger is part of denial, but once you reach acceptance it will get easier

Since he stopped IGLing, dude has been a top tier player.

Respect to Artzin

MIBR's form is way better than any Aspas team since Loud. This is a different movie, we'll see if it ends the same

DRX just showed me what that really means. Wow what a disaster

Title. 4-5 Rounds that G2 threw. 3 rounds losing 5v3? No comms for Something lurk? JoshRT outcoached Aleks/Mini..

This was G2's chance to stay in uppers and they sold

When you're the best or great, you get a lot of both.

ty

I'll lead off with, I havent watched THAT many Challengers matches this split. I'm just curious though, people were saying Reduxx is the next huge star in VCT, but looking at his stats, doesn't look that insane to me. Is this just a team issue? Does the eye test here > stats?

What do you guys think of Reduxx as a player, maybe include his player comparisons, ceiling, floor, current?

I'm sorry, but of all time, Sacy is 3 at the lowest. This dude carried on a Chronicle/Tenz level at this role for years