But he rarely plays those agents anymore. Wanna know why I think why? Maybe because he played as a good duelist so he wants to stick at what he used to do best. Maybe the dude is kinda scared to not perform at the highest level with other agents compared before when there was less pressure.

FPX has too much firepower for the past year that allowed ardiis to perform relatively well.

I think it also depends on the org's goals. Look at LOUD and DRX wanting to win so they built the team with the best of the best. Compared to orgs that just want brand and sponsors so they end up with not so competitive rosters.

Lots of players learned new agents to stay relevant and adapt to their team structure and meta. I agree he has to be more versatile and he has to learn other roles besides duelists.

+++ on Tenz OP. I feel like that is the best value Tenz can bring atm considering the success the current roster has rn. Other than that though, I don't know...

Clout is important though. It brings sponsors and views no?

Let me get your thoughts on what value Zekken and/or Tenz brings compared to each other? Agent pool? Versatility? Impact?

That's kinda sick no?

Tenz has to adjust and get better just like everybody else dude. Tenz needs a team, not all teams needs Tenz.

You can't bench someone getting paid twice as Zekken dude

Welcome to EDG Tenz! T_T

Yo is this a bait T_T I thought most of us liked women

We all like women but why did I think about the hottest dudes in pro play for a sec dude.

We all hecking love Tenz but its been years since he's last had significant impact in pro play. Things change. T_T

He can cook on stream dude. We can give our boi Tenz all the subs, It's a win win for all of us.

Here me out. I'm a huge Tenz fan but seeing the difference without him on the active roster makes a huge difference. I'm all out for competitiveness so I will be straight by saying, I don't think Sentinels really need Tenz anymore with how good Sentinels are rn. Just honest take, please don't cancel me.

So who gets the car then?

Jesus h fu*k https://www.vlr.gg/195707/orangutan-vs-gods-reign-challengers-league-south-asia-split-1-gf

• minus KR players
• minus ayriin
  There are a lot of local talent that can compete in T1 level that they can pick from.

Everyone bout to go crazy once ChatGPT goes out from beta and people actually have to pay for it.

Dephh is actually good. It's just that his mistakes/ errors stand out because of the quality of his teammates right now.

I lowkey wish they were given a chance in franchising dude.

Unpopular opinion: I think old Sentinels roster would have performed better than the current roster if they were given a better structure. Just imagine though. Imagine.

I like this narrative. Yay would be proud.

Point given. But when was the last time Fnatic pulled a run like that though? I feel like Fnatic is heavily structured that's why Derke excels in what he does best. I still think individually, Aspas is more creative and a better duelist overall.

2021: Diffed by Tenz
2022: Diffed by Aspas and Yay
2023: Will be diffed by xD1LL4N
2024: Will be diffed by Tank Davis (140 pounds)
2025: Will be diffed by Selena Gomez (Grammys)

I really think SEN could make it but that's just me

I've been friends with a couple of brazilians especially back in highschool and I could say they are genuinely one of the nicest people. My take on this is some non-brazilians misunderstands the level of passion and love of Brazilians to their players and roots. I'm not from Brazil but they never made me feel like I'm not one of them when I'm with them.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Ez for Yay. Oh wait...
JK I lowkey miss Yay on C9 :( Please come back

LMAO! I actually heard koreans are better for branding though, don't know if it's legit or nah.

By paper, Aspas edges Derke. But come on be honest, if LOUD didn't choke that 11-3 lead, we would call Aspas the GOAT rn. Not taking anything away from Fnatic but LOUD's success is heavily influenced by Aspas.

Ez for my boi Jimmy

If he's comfortable with english or indian language, I don't see a reason why not to sign this kid to a T1 org like GE though. It's very rare you see so much IQ and insane aim from non-duelists.

Mb, just checked yeah he's philippines

Who is this kid and why GE haven't picked up this kid? SA could have insane firepower with another additional indian player playing alongside skrossi and lightningfast no? Don't know too much about SA scene but let's not ignore these types of talent. Just my 4 cents (was supposed to be 2 cents but you know inflation hits like a mf)

This dude's positioning and game sense is insane for tier 2 no?

We lowkey all wish our boss cares and is actually passionate and dedicated like toast

Just because there isn't a "best" player doesn't mean there aren't varying levels of skill. Every player has different strengths and weaknesses, and the key to success is finding a team that works well together and complements each other's abilities. It's not about being the best or worst player, it's about playing as a team and striving towards victory together.

In the world of competitive Valorant, there's always a debate on who the best player is. But the truth is, no one player can carry an entire team to victory. The key to success in Valorant is not just individual skill, but also teamwork and communication.

Take, for example, the current "best player" in the world. While they may have impressive individual skills, they're currently playing in tier 2 Valorant and losing badly. This just goes to show that even the most skilled player can't carry a team alone.

On the other hand, we've seen numerous underdog teams rise to the top through their teamwork and chemistry. A team that communicates well and plays cohesively will always have an advantage over a team of individual superstars.

So while it's tempting to focus on individual skill, let's not forget the importance of teamwork in Valorant. In the end, it's not about having the best player, but having the best team. This shit sets Valorant apart from other tac fps shooters. There is no best player, but there is a best team.

I don't know if it was the translation but from Pancada's pov but it seems like they are not totally "okay" with the role changes but they can't do anything about it anyway. Imo, I think the better approach would be to approach all the players and collectively make a decision instead of just making changes depending on what works best with the "IGL". Unless the players have some kind of 'hiererchy' I don't understand why they would force these type of changes anyways. Just my two cents.

LMAO! Tbh imo, I don't really like the araxis collection. It's just too plain imo. I don't reload/inspect that often.

Thanks for this. +1 for prime

Why is it dogshit tho? You don't find the green and white variant fire no? And the pew pew sound too?

The thing is. Those 2 accounts were silver-gold elo lmao. This account right here is diamond 3.

I already have 2 accounts with reaver vandal so I thought I would go for a different vandal skin this time around

Yo, I've had my eyes on the Ion Vandal for ages because the skin is straight-up fire, and let's be real, that sound effect is just chef's kiss. But it's been three long months, and still no Ion Vandal in sight on my store. Meanwhile, the Prime Vandal's been popping in and out like it owns the place. I've seen it three times this month alone, and it's got a sick reload and sounds almost as good as the Ion Vandal. I'm torn. Do I keep waiting for the Ion Vandal or do I take the Prime Vandal while it's hot? I've only got 3.6k VPs left to spend on a rifle skin. Help me out, VLR.gg crew! Classic and rifle skin recs are also welcome 👀

aint readin allat

Riot can simply incentivize or penalize teams accordingly to ensure competitive balance. I still think this draft system's pros heavily outweighs the cons. I mean an example would be the 'yay' situation. Players can be ensured, teams can scale exponentially and will garner a much better sustainable model by not heavily relying on sponsors, fans all around the world will have something to enjoy besides the games, it's almost a win-win for everyone I must say if you think about it. Also we can implement a Reverse Standingslike the NBA, order of the draft is based on the reverse standings of the previous season, but with a twist: the team with the worst record may not necessarily get the first pick, but rather the first pick is randomly selected from the bottom three or four teams. This creates a level of uncertainty and reduces the incentive for teams to tank.

That is actually a valid point. Teams can intentionally lose games in order to secure a better draft pick in the future and just tank.

However, I think it's important to note that the success of a draft system ultimately depends on how it's implemented and enforced. Like ann example, leagues like the NFL and NBA have implemented rules and penalties to discourage tanking and ensure a competitive balance, such as draft lottery systems that reduce the likelihood of the worst teams always getting the top pick. The algo can be custom tailored for esports.

Also, with the relegation system in European football, while this system may work well for football, it's not necessarily applicable to all sports or esports. The structure of a relegation system may not be practical or feasible for a tournament-style event like the Valorant champions tournament. An example that I can think of is that VCT is a short-term event with a limited number of matches. It would be difficult to implement a relegation system within the confines of the tournament format. Additionally, the goal of the Valorant champions tournament is to determine the best team in the tournament, not to determine which teams should be promoted or relegated to a different league considering the global structure of the events as well.

I think still that the success of any competitive system depends on how it's designed, implemented, and enforced. While there may be potential downsides to a draft system, it's possible to mitigate those risks and ensure that the competition remains fair and exciting for all participants and viewers. The 'Yay' C9 issue is also one of the eye openers that I think this draft system can combat.