I’d assume better than EDG for sure since EDG always gets decimated internationally somehow (and gets a lot of shit from Chinese fans)
It’s finally time for FPX to shine. CN watchers have been hyping them up since forever.

You’re wrong.
Head-to-Head records first before map records and round differentials unless it’s a 4-way tie.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ValorantCompetitive/comments/1dwg8cx/vct_2024_tiebreaker_clarification/

https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2024/Americas_League/Stage_2
(Under Format—Tiebreaker Rules)

PRX wins against RRQ/Gen.G = Top 3

Next in line to qualifies through points will be Gen.G (15pts)—if they lose to RRQ or if they win against RRQ but loses to PRX and also loses their lowers match (does not make top 3). No matter what, Gen.G is guaranteed champs as long as PRX makes top 3.

But if Gen.G makes top 3 as well, the next in line would be DRX (10pts) to qualify through points, if DRX makes top 3 as well, it will be TS to qualify through points (8pts).

I’m pretty sure it’s all VCT Champions Tour 2024 events, so counting all Stage 1, Stage 2, Playoffs, Madrid, Shanghai, etc.

PRX have 16pts, Gen.G have 15pts.

SEN have 12pts, LEV have 11pts, 100T have 10pts.
SEN needs 13pts (win against G2) to guarantee Champs since LEV and 100T can both get 12pts if they win all their remaining games.

If points are tied they are determined by H2H records against each other.

FPX too.
EDG and FPX are in different upper brackets, even if they both loses their first match, they will meet in lowers and one of them will make it to top 3, so the other 1 will be qualified through points for sure.

SEN need 1 more win (against G2) to qualify for Champs 100%.

Ohhh you’re right, FPX & EDG are 100% guaranteed right now, even if both of them loses their first match, they will meet in the lower bracket where 1 will make top 3 no matter what and subsequently the other will automatically qualified by points.

So PRX, EDG, FPX are 100% for Champs right now.
Gen.G has like 95% chance.

SEN would need to win their next game against G2 to be 100% guaranteed for Champs.

SEN has the highest points — 12pts right now.
LEV has 11pts and 100T has 10pts, but if both of them win their remaining games, they could both get 12pts (tie with SEN) and it would boils down to H2H records against each other, followed by map differential.
So for SEN to 100% guaranteed for Champs (points as safety net), they need to win against G2 next (for 13pts).

PRX is already 100%.
Yes, RRQ has to beat BOTH GenG and PRX, and then for PRX to loses in the lower bracket (so PRX don’t make top 4 for Gen.G to not make champs, which is a pretty low chance).
That’s why I said depending on PRX troll level.

Kinda, since EDG/FPX are both in uppers, as long as 1 of them win their first game in playoffs, both will guaranteed Champs (due to points).

I know it’s all double-elim from start to end, so it shouldn’t matter much (there will be 16 even teams so no one gets a bye). I’m not 100% sure how the seedings work, but probably those that qualified as their region 1st seed won’t play with other regions 1st seed for their first match.

The games for PRX matters not at all.
They can lose all their upcoming matches and they will still make Champs.

They have 15 points right now (tied with Gen.G as topping the groups gave them additional +1pt), but they have a better H2H record against Gen.G so they are counted first in points (winning against ZETA would put them at 16 points, but doesn’t matter really).

Now it’s just a matter of whether they troll Gen.G by playing shit (Gen.G would have to make top 3 themselves) or not.

PRX, EDG & FPX are confirmed for CHAMPS 100% (purely due to their points as safety net).

(EDG & FPX are both in uppers but different bracket, so even if both of them loses their first game, they will face each other in the lower bracket and 1 of them would be guaranteed top 3 while the other would go through points so they are both 100% in Champs)

Yes, unless RRQ underdogs BOTH Gen.G & PRX.

Ohh right that make sense, I forgot about the additional point for topping regulars.

You are right, but if I’m not wrong as long as Gen.G wins against TS today they are guaranteed champions through points no matter what (16 points), PRX has 14 currently and even if they win today it will be (15 points).
But if Gen.G loses but PRX wins today they tie 15 points. And one of them have to top 3 for the other to secure champs.

So the safest is actually winning today.

If Gen.G beat TS today:
Gen.G (3rd Seed) vs. TS (6th Seed) rematch for playoffs — Winner vs. DRX.
TLN (4th Seed) vs. RRQ (5th Seed) playoffs — Winner vs. PRX.

If TS beat Gen.G today:
TS (3rd Seed) vs. TLN (6th Seed) playoffs — Winner vs. DRX.
Gen.G (4th Seed) vs RRQ (5th Seed) playoffs — Winner vs. PRX.

https://youtu.be/Ubqzqsk6gGs?si=Wr8N8V3SyUYRbT8t

Boostio was funny here icl lmaoo

PRX cook some new comps as final experiment pls, since uppers playoffs already secured.

I used to not understand drinking but one of my friends told me “your life must have been smooth sailing all the while”, and then I kinda understood.

you can just export your entire MAL list to AniList, just search google or ask chatgpt how to etc

The better and modern mydramalist site.
Better UI, better social features (like Twitter/X feeds), no limit on the number of favorites (MAL need to pay to go above 10), more comprehensive database particularly for manhwa/manhua.

AniList clears MAL

Hmm

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Happy for them, but we still have to see their nerves (discipline) during higher-stakes international matches.

Bump.

https://www.vlr.gg/event/2005/champions-tour-2024-pacific-stage-2/regular-season
https://liquipedia.net/valorant/VCT/2024/Pacific_League/Stage_2/Group_Stage#Overall_Standings

Group Alpha

• Gen.G : 5-3 [Best Case : 7-3]
• Team Secret : 6-3 [Best Case : 7-3]
• T1 : 3-6 [Best Case : 4-6]
• Global Esports : 3-6 [Best Case : 4-6]
• BLEED : 1-8 [Best Case : 2-8]

Group Omega

• DRX : 6-2 [Best Case : 8-2]
• Paper Rex : 6-1 [Best Case : 9-1]
• Talon Esports : 6-2 [Best Case : 8-2]
• Rex Regum Qeon : 6-3 [Best Case : 7-3]
• ZETA DIVISION : 2-6 [Best Case : 4-6]
• DetonatioN FocusMe : 2-6 [Best Case : 4-6]

——————

• Top 6 teams from Overall score of Stage 1 and Stage 2, regardless of groups, will advance to Playoffs.
• New Patch from Week 2 onwards, Breeze removed and Haven back in the map pool.
• Records updated til end of Pacific Stage 2, Week 3 Jun 30 Matches — BLD vs. Gen.G.
• PRX, DRX, Team Secret, Talon Esports, Rex Regum Qeon, & Gen.G qualified for Playoffs.
• For Playoffs, Split will be replaced by the new map Abyss.

https://youtu.be/7lql3GmLchY?si=EvdAG3V2SmKLGF8l

Stage 2 Start Dates

Pacific - June 15
China - June 16
EMEA - June 18
America - June 23

Champions 2024 - August 2

so you woke up without watching the games and complaining about the casters? crazy.

Gen.G v TH
13-6
9-13
9-13
13-4
13-3

Not even close!
LFG Gen.G!! WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW!

CONGRATS Gen.G!!!

Gen.G closing out the series with perfect valorant gameplay. Well deserved!!

LFG!!!
1st APAC TROPHY!!
CONGRATS Gen.G!!!

That was a beautiful split gameplay icl.

GenG.

GenG looking so masterfully clinical rn.

Match bout to be a banger, let's go all 5 maps and all OTs.
Hopefully both TH and GenG can play at their highest level under the highest pressure.
I'm cheering for GenG but whoever wins deserves it. LFG!!!!

Is in 20 minutes time right?

Also, Jenn Lee >>> btw
https://x.com/Jennlee_ZeroK/status/1799688624864473226

Not his fault at one point they were 1-7 (before TH beat both NA team), but I edited and updated it as Shanghai rounds went on.

Pre-GF final bump.

Shanghai-wise, he’s definitely looking as the best duelist in the world so far; whether visually gameplay-wise or stats-wise:

• #1 Highest ACS in Shanghai.
• #1 Highest K:D in Shanghai.

The last thing he needs to prove or nail in his dominance is to show a good performance in a high-stakes, high-pressure match against an all-rounded good team — GenG, who is known for all of their members being shooters.
So yeah, as long as he show up in the GF and beat GenG, he will definitely be the MVP of Shanghai Masters and the best duelist this season.

Now that I look back on FPX, they really got the short-end of the stick, meeting both the grand-finalists back-to-back in the swiss stage…

• FPX went 1-2 against GenG first, losing Map 3 with a close score of 11-13.
• FPX went 1-2 against TH next, losing Map 3 with a close score of 15-17.

Of course both GenG and TH would have fixed and improve some of their gameplay given their deep run into the playoffs by now, but respect should still be given to FPX. There might really be a world where they prove that they are really good internationally. Unlucky. Maybe wait til Champs 2024.

Not even close, TH stomped G2 in LF.

FNS Masterclass or Disasterclass coming up.

Generation Gaming is here to stay.

Back-to-back internationals grand finalists.

Early congrats for bringing First APAC Trophy!!

Bump before Shanghai LF & GF.

100T played well ggs. PRX is really the biggest thrower ever. I can't.

PRX almost fumbled sunset but all good, mindfreak would probably be mentally reset next map after those few crucial mistakes.

Horrible breeze gameplay from PRX, this comp is crazy considered that they know they are starting on the def side. Literally free for 100T to enter the site and extremely difficult to retake. It was already over the moment they lost the pistol round, when their comp is purely duel-dependent.

It's time.
PRX fans gather!
100T fans come too!

Boostio's tweet to refer back to after the game. Respectfully, but PRX ain't losing twice to him.
https://x.com/Boostio/status/1797496929779396901