Quite sure because Riot wants to pander Japan. 4 slots SA makes no fucking sense either. 3 at most.

Well, dude is 29, and has been terrorising SEA Faceit for the last decade or so. He knows his roster.

Hardly indicative of a region's strength though. Despite their performances, I think it's still fair to say KRU and X10 are not contender-level. NA is looking rough this round.

Hardly indicative of a region's strength though. Despite their performances, I think it's still fair to say KRU and X10 are not contender-level. NA is looking rough this round.

Hardly indicative of a region's strength though. Despite their performances, I think it's still fair to say KRU and X10 are not contender-level. NA is looking rough this round.

Fun tournament with some fat upsets so far. Though I can't help but feel it's weird to have Double Elim in Groups then only Single Elim in Playoffs.

Riot usually does this shit in their tournaments to reward upsets, since in League, regions have huge rifts in level of play. If Riot gives more chances, usually the 'better' teams will fix their shit and stomp the dark horses.

What do you think ? I think it's not appropriate here, teams are already very close. Single Elim would be a missed opportunity. Of course, cramming it all in 12 days doesn't help as well.