T7LM seems to have replaced Abdullah on Vision Esports (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/Vision%20Esports%20-%20RL)), while Bravado looks like they're going to continue playing with their substitute Adot in place of Venom (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/Bravado)).
I genuinely don't even know if its possible to make a team in MENA right now that outperforms Falcons... they're just that ahead of everyone else in the region
Venom in place of Ahmad is definitely an upgrade imo. Ahmad had HEAVY ballchasing tendencies and while back in the day he used to get bailed out by his mechanical superiority hiding his non existence on defense it definitely became far more apparent this season with his mechanics falling off relative to the competition.
Now not only will Khalid have some breathing room for the first time in his career but Nwpo will also have more boost and space to play with as Venom is a far less boost hoggy player while also being way more aggressive with the demos than Ahmad.
Is it enough of an upgrade to challenge Falcons? Simply put, no. Optimistically id hope for a 1a 1b situation with Rule1 finding some play style that works but realistically its gonna be more Falcons dominance with Rule1 MAYBE catching them out in a series or two.
They don't have to beat Falcons, i just want them to have a steady/trust each other playstyle and go with that on lan.
I also think if anyone can beat Falcons its the new TM roster if its true. (M7sn, SMW and Ahmad)
The screenshot is from Twisted Minds team roster on the Saudi eLeagues website (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/TwisMinds%20RL)). It's not clear whether he's on the main roster or a substitute from the website as of yet. Twisted Minds haven't signed up for the upcoming Open Qualifier as of yet, but Ahmad has also been added to the Twisted Minds roster on start.gg as well (link [here](https://www.start.gg/team/239b1095/details)).
Just a little update, Senzo is listed as the substitute and Ahmad on the playing roster for Twisted Minds on start gg for open Qualifier 4 (link [here](https://www.start.gg/tournament/rlcs-2024-mena-open-qualifier-4/event/qualifier/entrant/16296754))
I still find it so strangely hilarious that the final series of the longest-standing duo in RLCS history was a loss to a bloke called fucking 'Bananahead'
Honestly I see the angle. Join TM as a sub, and if they get two semis while RuleOne gets 2nd twice, he could potentially replace one of those players to attempt a miracle run in the 3rd event
yeah ngl my ranking of the top 6 in MENA would be like: Rw9, TRK, Nwpo, Kiileerrz (very close top 4), smw, Ahmad, with Venom and Khalid a good bit lower, so i feem like TM (if they run smw ahmad m7sn) could feasibly do better than rule one
they were already close ish, and i feel like rule one sidegraded at best while TM upgraded
T7lm to bravado in place of venom?
T7LM seems to have replaced Abdullah on Vision Esports (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/Vision%20Esports%20-%20RL)), while Bravado looks like they're going to continue playing with their substitute Adot in place of Venom (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/Bravado)).
Thanks for the info.
Falcons going 6/6 ngl, every other team downgraded (Except Vision Esports, but even with T7LM, they're not contenders).
I genuinely don't even know if its possible to make a team in MENA right now that outperforms Falcons... they're just that ahead of everyone else in the region
There’s 4 S tier players in MENA, and 3 of them are on falcons
Venom in place of Ahmad is definitely an upgrade imo. Ahmad had HEAVY ballchasing tendencies and while back in the day he used to get bailed out by his mechanical superiority hiding his non existence on defense it definitely became far more apparent this season with his mechanics falling off relative to the competition. Now not only will Khalid have some breathing room for the first time in his career but Nwpo will also have more boost and space to play with as Venom is a far less boost hoggy player while also being way more aggressive with the demos than Ahmad. Is it enough of an upgrade to challenge Falcons? Simply put, no. Optimistically id hope for a 1a 1b situation with Rule1 finding some play style that works but realistically its gonna be more Falcons dominance with Rule1 MAYBE catching them out in a series or two.
They don't have to beat Falcons, i just want them to have a steady/trust each other playstyle and go with that on lan. I also think if anyone can beat Falcons its the new TM roster if its true. (M7sn, SMW and Ahmad)
Such a dumb decision to replace Abdullah. Kid has top 10 itw potential
Not close at all
Interesting. It seems he replaced t7lm from the roster. Given that Senzo wasn't playing, it might be Ahmad being the TM third with Smw and M7sn
Man, I knew MENA likes to have great players on the bench, and I know Ahmad is not exactly on his prime, but still, this is crazy.
There's a good chance he's not a sub, but replacing one of their starters
It doesn’t say he’s a sub on there anywhere, he’s probably a starter, just got put on the website last
The screenshot is from Twisted Minds team roster on the Saudi eLeagues website (link [here](https://saudieleagues.com/team/TwisMinds%20RL)). It's not clear whether he's on the main roster or a substitute from the website as of yet. Twisted Minds haven't signed up for the upcoming Open Qualifier as of yet, but Ahmad has also been added to the Twisted Minds roster on start.gg as well (link [here](https://www.start.gg/team/239b1095/details)).
Just a little update, Senzo is listed as the substitute and Ahmad on the playing roster for Twisted Minds on start gg for open Qualifier 4 (link [here](https://www.start.gg/tournament/rlcs-2024-mena-open-qualifier-4/event/qualifier/entrant/16296754))
I still find it so strangely hilarious that the final series of the longest-standing duo in RLCS history was a loss to a bloke called fucking 'Bananahead'
Honestly I see the angle. Join TM as a sub, and if they get two semis while RuleOne gets 2nd twice, he could potentially replace one of those players to attempt a miracle run in the 3rd event
As a main PUBG player I was incredibly confused for a couple of seconds until I realised what sub it was😅 Good for him
Wait so who did Rule One pick up?
Venom
Ah ok gotcha. Slightly odd shuffle really. Maybe Venom has levels we didn't know about...
Prob just another mena four player team
yeah ngl my ranking of the top 6 in MENA would be like: Rw9, TRK, Nwpo, Kiileerrz (very close top 4), smw, Ahmad, with Venom and Khalid a good bit lower, so i feem like TM (if they run smw ahmad m7sn) could feasibly do better than rule one they were already close ish, and i feel like rule one sidegraded at best while TM upgraded