Unfortunate
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| Registered: | December 7, 2021 |
| Last post: | July 6, 2025 at 10:49 AM |
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Unfortunate
I don't know if this is just me but I feel like NA has become a lot less competitive since last challengers. There's a lot more good tier 1.5 teams (TSM, 100T, EG, Ghost, NRG, etc), but I feel like there aren't as many true top tier competitiors. I'm talking teams that could feasibly beat any other team and win a Masters event. Last challengers it felt like Optic, Guard, C9, and V1 could all do that, but now it feels like only Optic could beat the best of other regions. TGRD are in a slump, V1 fell off a cliff, and C9 has been looking a lot less competitive than before. I don't trust XSET, TSM, or NRG to be good enough on the international stage to make deep runs.
On the other side of things, EMEA is looking really strong with FPX and Fnatic leading the way (and potentially M3C if they continue to look better than their Guild game). And of course, Loud, PRX, DRX, and Zeta are still out there and hungry. Really excited to see what'll happen at Copenhagen, but I'm mildly worried about the competitiveness of NA teams going forward. Hoping to be proved wrong in playoffs.
Are you seriously calling the Gambit of last year a fluke?
Edit: I just realized it's apac_jimmy, carry on good sir
WHO RAN NEON ON ICEBOX
Yeah I don't expect them to win but I'm hoping they can pull it close and maybe even get a win in.
Goated comp. This is the team that can beat optic!
Nah most of those ppl were bandwagoneers who disappeared. Wouldn’t consider those fans.
I’d be surprised if guard’s form remains bad in the last two matches
He's been playing great this challengers, it was just an off day I think
XSET have beaten the curse, they are now gonna be third I'm calling it
I WAS ABOUT TO SAY
I know I'm not in favor of their role switch either but unless tenz has a super god game, I still think Guard beat Sen
5 is best no cap
They will break the curse. They will come in THIRD this tournament!!
Chamber's slow time need to be reduced, idrk about his teleporter.
Ok tgrd is def in a slump rn but they would still beat the shit out of Sen let's be real here
He could do whatever he’s already more renowned than anybody on CS history and nowhere near washed yet
Absolutely agree and I appreciate you
(Meant for the French dude above me)
New better question: how many idiots can I attract with one post?
Omg you’re so right EU’s never mentioned how having a consistent top team is a sign of a great region. They DEFINITELY never held NA teams inconsistencies against the region!
Weird af for saying this. Bet you’re a big hit with the ladies at home.
Oh I was just reacting to the match as a whole, but chronicle did go crazy that map
imma be real go to twitter this is not the place lmfao
I’m not talking about the fanbase. The players themselves worked hard af and weren’t nearly as arrogant compared to almost every other NA teams. Plus they have Saya, massive wholesome buff. I love the M3C guys too ofc but my point is it’s a little double standard from this dude.
Bro that was Guard at masters 1 and people ate them out
Good job to them honestly! I did not expect a 12-3 scoreline on M3C's map pic, but hoping M3C can win the third!
Depending on how C9 works, I think we'll see if another NA team can stand up to Optic or if NA will have a bit of a skill gap for a little while.
Like I mentioned all throught this, I count chamber as a duelist lmao. Maybe a better title would've been top 5 fraggers (chamber + duelists)
Babybay and Dicey will shit on ssk and zeddy no cap
I'd say the only duelists he's definitely not as good as in NA rn are Yay and Saya (maybe Leaf). You could make cases for Bdog and Cryo too, but once again the issue is Sen not supporting him and him being a little inconsistent. But when he hits he hits.
Genuinely I don't think there's another player who plays his roles that could stack up to him. He's just too good. Sheydos too while we're at it. Oh and Nats.
Make something original for once in your life
Hope they make it!!!
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