Why tf did you pick up Breeze? The map wont even be in the mappool :) (thank god)

New Jemkin has arrived!

If PaperRex gets into the Grand Final, simply from a Mappool perspective, FNATIC would be their best matchup:

PRX Ban Haven (FNATICS best map)
PRX Ban Ascent (Both teams are mid here)

Pearl (One of PRX best Map and FNATIC perma)
Split (50/50, both teams play the same comp, both are great here)
Lotus (50/50 again, arguably 2nd best or best map for both)
Sunset (70/30 PRX, FNATIC are not good here, PRX are clear favs here)
Icebox (60/40 PRX, yeah they got stomped by GenG, but I think that was just GenG rolling them + FNACTIC are okay here)

Maybe I am wrong (very likely) and I said pure mappol wise, nothing else involved.

I will die 30 years earlier now... omg i am dead inside

First off, DON'T BET!
Second, the destruction was impressive, but the way TH look, it looks way more less impressive :3

It is a 50/50, I am just glazing PRX a bit.
I would not say the need to step it up, that sounds like they played ass, which I don't think is true, it felt more like GenG rolled them and there is nothing you can do.

I don't think Ascent is a 100% pick, but it is very likely imo. The nAts lurk will cook PRX if they don't change the comp, but also the attack side from PRX gave me a bit of hope that there is a decent chance of winning on Ascent, favoring TL. As for Icebox, I would put it a a 50/50. Sunset is a unknown since we have not seen the PRX Sunset which could surprise TL, but TL looked very drilled on that map. Split is TL best map, but also a comfy pick for PRX, 60/40 TL still. Lotus I will favor PRX 60/40, it's (probably) their best map and they look very good on it, I think Liquids Waylay comp might not work against PRX.

(Haven and Pearl not here bc both are permabans)

I would never throw the slugg into the furnance, but since eggman joined the train, he might be the problem

PRX might have gotten overrated bc as we now find out TH were ass, but also they played a very close map with GenG, who just look like a Top 4 Team atp. Their Icebox just got figured out + t3xture and Karon where just cooking everyone.

TL played a okay game against BLG but without their star player, but destroyed MIBR, which happen to be the worst team at a International ever, but you also have to be a great team to just stomp some1 this bad.

I would still favor PRX 60/40 simply bc they played the harder opposition and I am not sure how the 6-Man-Roster will work for TL for the 2nd Match.
But the Map Veto might favor TL.
Maybe I am just talking shit, what do I know!

But also this is a bit of PRX glazing and cope (avrg life of a PRX fan)
Also before the Liquid Fanboys run at me, I like Liquid, love the players but I prefer PRX just more! :3

I think TL will pick Ascent. PRX comp is bad on Def and nAts will just abuse the lurk on that + they play double senti on Defense, where PRX might struggle a lot attacking into it. (Obviously depends on if PRX stick with the comp.)

I have them win the TH game, but thats more of a Copium pick. But even if they lose, if they get lucky with the draw or look great against TH and it was a close game, they will make playoffs!

This is the fact! The either bomb out 0-2 or make a deep playoff run but dont win! If they go deep, pls dont make them make GF! 3rd or 4th would be nice and then we see what happens

pasas

I like it, even as a PRX glazer since 2021, I think they make it out of Swiss but wont get far in playoffs, imo they need more time to be in full form. I honestly would prefer RRQ over GenG bc GenG already won a Masters, but I can see them winning! My Dark Horse is honestly MIBR, I just hope non of the NA teams win :3

Question to all the people:

Pretending PRX, WOLVES, BLG and MIBR lose all the first round matches, both PRX and MIBR play one of the Chinese teams, right? Since regional match ups are only allowed for round 3 of swiss, right?

Are there any news on PatMen getting his VISA done for Toronto? Haven't kept up with the team!