I think FNC/LOUD or FNC/EDG finals would be the best story-wise.

I thought about that, but I believe that NRG’s story has more legacy to it. I feel like BLG’s storyline overlaps with EDG’s a bit as well as whoever comes out of Group B.

ty ☺️

I disagree. It’s too early to call whether they can actually weather the storm.

ty 😊

Probably 7 of the most notable teams are in Champions playoffs, creating an all-star lineup.

Amazing.

DRX. The kings of Korea known to crack under pressure. Now with Zest as their seemingly permanent 5th, they seem to have stabilized in the Group of Death. Will they make it to the finals for the first time ever?

Evil Geniuses. Once the American underdogs, now everyone has their eyes on them. Their story will end here, but the question is how.

Fnatic. The undisputed favorites. While the other top teams come for their crown, will they hold on or drop before their dynasty takes form?

Paper Rex. The aggressive playmakers who always steal the show. Now with star player “something”, many say they can go toe-to-toe with Fnatic. Will they be able to go beyond their limits, or will they go out in flames?

LOUD. The last year champions who have seen better days. Their redemption route starts here, in the playoffs. Will they take back-to-back Champions or will their struggles suffocate them?

NRG Esports (hopefully). The slow starters who can build momentum and come back from the brink. They have so much to prove, but so little room for error. With the level of competition rising year after year, will their aging core be able to keep up?

EDward Gaming (hopefully). The Chinese team who single-handedly put their region on the board. Will Zmjjkk be able to carry his way through to a Champions win, or will their year end with deflation and disappointment?

8th team :/

FUT Esports. The Turkish superteam that was mediocre at Masters. They seem to be in great form, but as always consistency is key. Will they be able to step up to the plate?

T1. Another Korean team with a lot to prove. Their lackluster Tokyo tournament left many fans wanting more. Can they show on stage that their world-class talent can take them far?

I don’t know for sure whether this is the most stacked tournament yet gameplay-wise, but what I do know for sure that this is a tournament for the ages. The Champions 2023 playoffs will have kings crowned, hearts hardened, egos obliterated. Who will come out on top and place the perfect ending on their story?

'//, perhaps next year good try fellows

if that's what's up then sure, i could see the merit of doing so

bro thats junior isnt it 💀

ya definitely more roundabout

that doesnt mean he cant speak english 💀

i mean technically japanese, but so many of the terms are just english because of how the language works. if you watch the videos, you'll see what i mean. the videos have english subtitles too

i though xqq spoke good english

when i watch ZETA's team comm videos, the comms are so cluttered. they actually need to fix that. genuinely. might actually be a reason why they look so lost occasionally

idk about DRX rn, but T1, EDG, FPX, maybe BLG sure

they could have easily made the NRG match a 3-map series and beaten BLG to qualify. they could also just straight up just win the regular season instead of LCQ for more prep time and better seeding.

he doesn't derserve any hate, but the criticism is valid. he needs to do some sort of self-reflection and take a break for a while. if ZETA DIVISION do not bench him, he really needs a performance coach

dfm revenge arc incoming

ya they are, but realistically it's kinda like following an idol that can't sing/dance. i'm not saying they lose all their fans, just a good portion of them

yes but imagine getting that extra 5-10 kills a map

just get better. they need to realize that they will lose their fanbase if they keep losing

better than crow

tbh soulcas has his moments, but it makes me sad seeing crow disappoint almost every round

sixth man steel to provide the old 100T synergy and for extra firepower (very real)

bro the 2023 roster was Tenz zekken Marved Sacy Pancada stop gaslighting

W match

goat santos :)

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should be champions

crow 💀

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‘//,

The goat is alive. 🐐

I can see why you would think Laz doesn’t deserve to be on the goatlist, but I believe with the new use of Chamber combined with the fact he is IGL gives him at least heavy consideration.

FNS (goat igl)
Laz (one of the best players in Asia)
SugarZ3ro (consistent smokes player)
ScreaM (let’s be real, goated as long as he’s focused on fragging)
Nivera (goated like ScreaM, just needs a good team structure)

real top 10.

1) SkRossi
2) ZE1SH
3) Newzera
4) WRONSKI
5) zeek
6) dephh
7) xnfri
8) TxoziN
9) Lightningfast
10) Seoldam

newzera

‘//, 3-2 omega hopium fan fiction but no expectations.

‘//, hopium but no expectations

Laz Sakura Vandal 😊

1 year of song of the week? congratulations 🥳

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https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/cbdc1c41

I’m with you (for the most part)

depth clears dephh🗿

if they do they’d better ship FNATIC the trophy

Boaster, Derke, Alfajer, Leo, Chronicle 😂 saved them twice

C9 would honestly place above Giants but below KRÜ imo (#11/17)

there’s always a first time for everything… 😳

but tbh I’m not disagreeing with you, I’m just saying we will see top tier EDG or choking EDG. No in-between.

no sir 😳

I agree but EDG still needs to prove they can be consistent contenders on the international stage. That’s the reasoning behind why I ranked them below DRX.