Indonesians are showcasing dominance. I feel like more Thais would be in the league if they spoke better English simply because of the mechanical skill. While Filipinos are talented, I think being able to comm in English is their advantage.

Dominance in not making it out groups ;_;

Todays games mean nothing. Seeds are already locked.

I never really measured it but at 17-18 I was around 178 cm and currently at the ripe old age of 23, I'm 183 cm but I was a late bloomer in general.

All good man, there are racists and imbeciles in every country.

14 inch laptop monitor, 60 hz, 200 fps > and constantly playing on 170 ms to play with friends back home.

Luckily I'm just a casual now who only 5 stacks when I have time, I don't think 15-16 year old me could handle being hardstuck plat/diamond when I was GE in CSGO and GM in Overwatch. Though when I did go home for a break I peaked Ascendant so Unc still has it somewhat.

Could be Frost or Jovi, both coaches cook their own comps for the maps but credit to Crws, the team and the coaches.

I want ZETA to win, but I don't want TENTEN to. I don't support racist mfers.

Unlucky.

ZETA match is voided in my books despite ZETA looking very good. Jitboys was trialling as IGL and the team environment was terrible because Crws had just lost his father (and as a result flew back to Thailand and the team was unable to scrim with their IGL that week) and the team did not feel comfortable making him call as a result of this. This week, Crws is back to IGLing and called a great game against T1 exploiting the weaknesses and I hope he continues to remain confident in his calling.

RRQ look strong but TALON did in fact look extremely lost but seemed to pick back up against NS. Therefore I think the game against ZETA would've been way closer if TLN was on their game. A 4-1 stage if they had beaten ZETA is not bad at all after a tough loss in the 2nd week to the strongest team in group OMEGA and learning from it.

This is a new roster even though the young players are close friends and this is their first time at Tier 1 so cut them some slack. This team is already displaying insane firepower and teamwork with discipline improving week by week (likely as a result of a unified language). Frost and Jovi have started introducing more execute heavy strats and the team is carrying it out well so it's all a work in progress but the improvement is gradual but very evident. This is not the same team as they were with ban and Governor ~ they have eliminated the language barrier among the players and brought in insane talents and I blame the inconsistent performances on lack of experience rather than player issues.

TALON will be strong, whether they make it to Masters, I do not know but I think they will be way more improved from Stage 2 and Champs and will be looking to qualify.

Governor. MY GOAT.

Incredibly sad situation to be in, a loss is tough on anyone especially someone you hold so dear. RIP to Crw's father and I hope he won't take this loss to ZETA too hard. The team did not look like themselves and that much is apparent but how much can we attribute this to the IGL having a tough time, the younger players not knowing how to step up, we'll never know.

No other choice tbf. Such short notice to pick up a new player that can comm in Japanese and fits the duelist role (with ability to compete in Korea without a VISA).

If we don't choke and everyone is genuinely locked in and fraggin could be 2 - 0. Since we can't win map 1s, 2 -1 for TALON.

Meow ex BOOM coach, now that he's gone BOOM has levelled up incredibly while Meow has gone to Team Secret and they are currently winless.

Its APAC's time in general. BOOM has dos9 and RRQ has CRAZYGUY and JEMKIN. I'm all for it too, Pacific competitiveness has consistently been one of the most highly contested and every team is levelling up (except a few...) so I'm genuinely so excited to see the teams that make it to Masters and how they do on an international stage. The Korean teams will bounce back I trust, RRQ and BOOM look damn good, TALON is getting there (RRQ game doesn't count btw) and the rest of the teams have such talented rosters that might still need some work.

Mb, I thought it was dos9 on IGL since I remember hearing that. Well, Indo teams when Flipz is not on IGL >>>>>

Bro is playing off superstition and not actual gameplay. BOOM and RRQ look damn solid, some mistakes are inevitable but literally every team in the world has those from time to time. If you cannot see the level up of these 2 teams then you're cooked. DRX has some role issues now that Flashback has taken a step back for whatever reason that may be, but lets not forget that was literally week 1 and they had to try something new. Obviously they need to keep Free1ing on perma Tejo and just find a way to work around this change. Beyn is still a solid player albeit not a star but this roster can definitely still work.

T1 looked shit going into Masters and then won the whole thing, stop doubting when PACIFIC is a Top 1/2 region with insane mechanics and every team levelling up. No other region is this hardly contested in the Top 6

Indo teams and players when they don't have an Indonesian on IGL >>>>>>>>

LFG TALON

Yes, and that will improve with time I'm sure. It's a big jump to join mid way through the season and immediately pick up the reigns of IGL but they already look like a incredibly solid team with way more fluidity and confidence in eachother to trade. Besides the overcooked rounds, their defaults are pretty damn good and taking map control and denying orbs etc. T1 was not at their best today absolutely but I think RRQ has quickly shown them why Tejo is still so important in this meta.

Bro, Crazyguy has improved his IGL and calling drastically. If you can't see how well they're working the maps and defaulting forcing T1 to make mistakes you might be cooked.

Any genuinely insane prospects from The Philippines that haven't been picked up? I'm starting to believe that coach Meow is a fraud considering how 6fingers has elevated BOOM to this level while TS has seemingly regressed.

I'll stand by the fact that they can host it in Thailand if they wanted to. It's cheaper here, VISA friendly to most nationalities, Bangkok is widely multinational with access to worldwide cuisine, a decently passionate fanbase (though admittedly, RIOT has killed a lot of hype Thai VALORANT fans had but Masters Bangkok definitely reignited some passion) and our infrastructure is more than capable of hosting tournaments, especially simple playoffs or even an entire stage of VCT PACIFIC. Of course, the issue isn't whether it's possible, it's whether it's worth the time and investment to actually carry this out and would require a whole lot more planning but RIOT will ultimately have to make a choice unless they want the scene to become stagnant since lets be real, there is no real hype during most VCT games.

They can't do anything as of now, they already fucked up by signing an exclusively streaming deal with the platform SOOP. Co-streamers are only permitted to stream on SOOP which is a website NO ONE in SEA even used until they started forcing people to switch over. Only those diehard fans of VALORANT actually commit to watching on SOOP while the rest just ignore it. I don't mind watching, I don't even have a SOOP account and I just tune in to watch the teams I'm interested in play since I have no interest in reading or participating in chat.

Z11 disasterclass.

To me it's super mundane (tbf, I do kinda limit myself to mostly using the treadmill/stairmaster toi get my cardio in) and I try to play sports as much as possible to compensate (if I could play 5-a-side football or badminton everyday I probably would but after work I mostly just want to be home and the gym in my condo is the most convenient place to work out and not piss about in Bangkok traffic). I'm privileged enough to live near a relatively big park so I do enjoy those night runs sometimes but it's too damn hot and humid in Thailand so going an air-conditioned gym is like a safehaven.

Not including BOOM is criminal.

No idea on the logistics and all the costs with these likely being the main defining factors but perhaps hosting playoffs for splits in different APAC countries each time could draw viewership. Doesn't need to be the production level of a Masters/Champions event but would be nice.

They are heavily intertwined with the Thai scene across multiple esports titles and have headquarters here. They're an honorary Thai org in my heart lmfao but seriously though, I don't think there are any Thai orgs with the same level of professionalism as TALON so I'm honestly relieved they're our representative even if they're technically a HK/TW org.

The difference I suppose is that in PACIFIC, these franchise orgs were specifically advertised as the reps of specific countries so in general people were hyped and have expectations as such for teams to field players of that specific nationality. While TALON isn't specifically a Thai org, they do have a heavy presence in the Thai scene across multiple esports titles and have a branch of headquarters here and hence why they feel obligated to maintain a Thai core at the very least.

NS top 3? Lul

Not objectively. TLN main roster overall higher peak and firepower, just need more time.

TLN Academy looks more like a team with strats and good macro, before was all firepower and no brain. They look way better honestly even if the results don't show and they still overheat.

Academy team still so inexperienced and it shows. Still though, more promising than before.

Is Lorangez the still the new IGL or is it back to tbloy? TALON looks way better in terms of the macro and micro game and look less reliant on firepower and genuinely look like they have good ideas and protocols.

Ate something lazy yet Asian.

garnetS, Patiphan (though he quit so does it really count?)

Too early to say anything but I think they need to play with more structure and set-plays. Frost is letting them play too free and they just peek unfavourable fights.

Thyy is still a rookie, he has time to grow but if I have a choice, I would let him play as a 6th man.

Primmie (Sentinel)
Jitboys (Smoke)
Crws (IGL/Flex)
GarnetS (Duelist)
Killua (Flex)

Bro is a generational hater.

Honestly I've been backing garnetS since day one but I don't think anyone is this TALON team is worth dropping. They changed 2 players, changed comm language and changed roles ~ this team still has a lot of room to grow and Primmie needs to develop as a duelist not just a guy with insane mechanics.

Bad day for TALON as a whole, blaming the rookie is unfair. This is a learning lesson for them, they got away with beating TS last week but it wasn't convincing at all and now they face their first loss. Primmie needs to be humbled, and the team needs to stop thinking they can win every aim duel even in unfavourable positions.

We look ass. Roster is insane but today was genuinely some of the worst VALORANT I've watched. I think there is now too much Freedom on this team and we need some structure, constant overheats, dumb pushes like WTAF. I don't usually get pissed at games but this one genuinely made me mad.

Idk, I'm like the most casual anime enjoyer ever but:

1. Steins Gate
2. Ao Ashi
3. Attack On TItan
4. Vinland Saga
5. Death Note

I also really liked Spy x Family just as a chill watch.

Stems from jealousy I guess. I don't see an issue with it, he has loyal fans, let them support him regardless of win or loss. I do disagree with them hopping on hate trains and threads as soon as there is the slightest criticism of Jinggg though and you can never really isolate both situations.

Someone reuploaded the episode from the Valorant Indonesia channel whereby the original video was posted (which included Juvenile speaking a lot). Likely due to the recent drama/controversy regarding him, they are trying to distance themselves and cut any part which includes him talking out. They've never explicitly stated anything or punishment but I guess they just did this to for PR sake.

Honestly, how are NA casters this bad.

Preach.

Hope everyone is safe from the earthquake, I'm not currently in Thailand but my family and friends are.

Just give me all the noodles regardless of the country but honestly, my comfort food is Thai Pad Kra Pao and when I feel lazy I just make Kimchi Jiggae.

ZETA Syouta sleeper pick.