Riot games, come on guys? Group A group of death whilst Group B is super easy.

From a seeding perspective it doesn't make sense.

From a regional strength weighting perspective, it still doesn't make sense.

Initially I thought they did this to avoid the possibility of 4 EU + 3NA teams taking up 7 out of 8 spots in the play off. But there's zero guarantee of this. This could backfire and guarantee VS to not make it out of groups.

SMB and Acend just played each other in qualifiers, why the hell is their first game at an INTERNATIONAL Lan another pseudo-regional matchup. Mega facepalm.

You're getting fans "HOPES" vs "Expectations" mixed up. TSM fans didn't believe that sh^t at all

This. But your comment will get lost in the sauce. Let the rabble continue argue.

correct. They need a big reinvention.

Nah, I think everyone recognises they are currently not in the discussion after their playoff performance. They are no longer rated, period

I had SMB in my pickem reaching berlin but not Gambit. So I'm going SMB 3-2 Gambit.

Gonna be a long ass afternoon boys.

it's not uncommon for them to drop maps in NA. Several examples.

But saying that, I don't know if I'd put money on them dropping a series. They look like they know something about this game that everyone else doesn't.

add to that, they only went into OT because jampii had a seriously seriously seriously off day(shit happens). The team liquid are lucky narrative is pure delusion. Yeah they're not always great, but they are absolutely not a lucky team, they literally almost beat gambit who are now running the show.

Riot overlords. Good on 'em

Gotcha!

I get that, but how is it any different if an EMEA team wins?

Yes, it won't be auto qualification for 2 teams because of points standing. But still

Berlin winner
Emea circuit X2
Emea LCQ

This is the same as NA if Sen wins:
Berlin winner (Sen)
Na circuit X2
Na LCQ.

Correct me if I'm wrong, just confused by them singling out Sen in this situation. I've heard others do it too, can't see what I'm missing haha.

"or, in the case of a Sentinels victory, their region - in Valorant Champions, the end of year LAN tournament rumored to be held in Los Angeles."

Someone help me with this, I am a little confused. I understand that because of circuit points, Sen are already guaranteed a spot in champions, and if they win Berlin, that creates another spot for an NA team for champions.

But isn't this the case for all regions anyway?

For example if vS won Berlin, they automatically go to champions. But that also means another team from circuit points plus a team from LCQ gets a spot right?

The article makes it sound like this only applies to Sen, am I missing something?

On one hand the format is dire. On the other hand, this isn't supposed to be the grand international tournament we all want ( I presume that's champions). This is essentially another qualification step.

Let's hope for a better, less convoluted format for next year.

Yes. It's all LAN

You'd have to check haha. But it defo didn't work for coffee. Off top of my head I know tenz played it Vs genG on bind. In NA challengers

A few have.

There are almost none. Pro players have said this on podcasts. Shaz, Depphh are probably top 2 in NA. and then below them is a big gulf in quality

nice write up dude. If you enjoyed this, consider doing esports video journalism. Would be great for your scene.

it's actually a dope name. quit hating

pro tip. don't read fuckin chat on live games. it's full of losers and incels

That round was silllllllly

it's satire / tongue in cheek. how dare you ruin his joke

Matchups in Valorant are weird as fuck haha

Ouch

AGAIN lol. What a sequel

Roger that

Sounds interesting. Source?

Bloody hell

No kinda about it haha.

Terrible take. L1nk has been pretty solid. I reckon jampii is the one who needs to step up

done :D

Close first map

rejoice

https://www.vlr.gg/pickem/94efe455

delete me forum is bugged

edited. delete me

they need to chill lol. Mixwell literally praised the guy! said he's #1

100%

not bad. good effort

stepdaddy. cus he poked his momma after the fact

Babybay - "bang is not good"

Yup, it's always a strange matchup. Liquid Vs other teams you never know which liquid you're gonna get. But Vs fnatic they know each other so well and it's always close.

summarise what happened please. I missed it and can't watch the vod

Bruh

TL were abysmal. </3

story of BDS in tournaments haha. win first map upset then get boomed in OT

munch

honestly, get that man off jett.

lol you don't understand the game.

denmark did play well, but once it hit around 70'ish minutes they started playing for a penalty shootout, inviting LOTS of england pressure.

If you invite that kind of pressure, expect some shit to occur. They gave england the space they needed for that soft penalty to occur.

Also Kane was fouled properly way earlier in the box and the ref didn't even review it.

sit downnnnnnn

You're deaf as fuck haha