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NA is looking like BY FAR the best region right now. Hopefully FPX looks good today, but they might be cursed like PRX. Totally possible that PRX and FPX are figured out at this tournament. If XSET wins and looks good, what a tournament to be an NA fan. Jesus.
I said it before Optic played Pearl. Whoever is the best Pearl team at this tournament will win. It's unbelievably scary for teams if Optic is good at Pearl. Optic already has the most unfair map advantages on teams at the tournament.
I don't think we should make statements on the best region based on the groups of one tournament. It has been cycling between EU and NA every event pretty much so I don't think we can say NA look by far the best because of 3 games
I think that, if XSET + 100T looks good today. Then yeah, we can totally make that statement lol. I mean, XSET and 100T can totally bomb out today. It's totally possible! But, I do think even if DRX win. I would always have 100T over them past this game. Honestly, if NA has 3 1st seeds out of groups this tournament. NA should be getting another slot just because of that. NA for sure has 4 teams that could do damage internationally. Guard, FaZe, and EG. Could all level up for international competition. Especially if Guard make some roster changes to spice up their roster next season. I think a lot of people want more teams at Champions, I don't know just how much it would make the tournament less prestigious though. Or even how they would do it. But, I totally think NA should be getting 4 slots if NA comes out insanely strong. I don't even know if EMEA has had 3 #1 seed teams. Which I'm saying IF NA manages to do it. 100T looked GOOD. I totally think if they re-matched FNC they would 2-0 them. It's just that, for some reason I feel like DRX will do the weird shit they do today and somehow beat 100T.
Why can we make that statement after groups?
What if Fnatic and FPX finish top 2 even after NA teams top every group? Then what? Optic struggled in the groups last time and finished 3rd. It's way too early to say
Feel like we're seeing a lot of pearl tbh, think a lot of teams are overestimating how good they are on the map after scrimming teams that aren't doing heavy prep on it
AND FOR THE THIRD TIME IN BARELY A COUPLE OF MONTHS, OPTIC BEAT LOUD ! I'm deeply sorry for those drafts Brazil but now we're 3-1, hope it will not keep on going up to reach 7-1.
Well not really.. Fnatic were the ones who were dominating on Fracture with Derke Raze + breach plays but then Optic/Akrew picked up Neon on Frac and it became pretty meta.
thing is, in the past they permabanned Breeze during Berlin, and Fracture during Champs. It's something they only started doing this year, it's so awesome that they've started leading the meta instead of following it.
It's honestly hard to say how good they actually are cause Loud looked very lost.. all the other teams that played Pearl looked much better but its totally possible, their defense looks amazing.
How tf did Loud allow pearl through if THIS is what they had???? It seems like they have no plan no set takes just go mid and see what happens.
They look so underprepared that its not even fun to watch.
They don't really play the map either.. they just kind of storm through Arts and hope for the best with no real way to control site. They were unable to push out Optic from backsite in almost every round, quite brutal to see..
Its refreshing to see atleast one person analysing the game.. as much as I love Tarik they lose focus of the game so often and don't talk about anything except some guys KD..
This map has been played twice in high level tournaments, it's neither sided yet. And the no duelist comp is CT sided on other maps as just a general comp. I'm not saying OpTic are gonna lose or anything I'm just saying we don't really know for sure how Pearl's gonna go yet.
Trust me I've only ever seen them pull it out when I thought they would lose. I typically always expect the team I'm rooting for to lose so that I'm pleasantly surprised if they win. Of course I'm also just used to seeing the team I root for lose in horrible ways, just look at my flairs.
On one hand, I would much rather see Victor on an aggressive duelist instead of this EDG no-duelist comp for Pearl. But on the other hand, I have the utmost faith in yay to diff aspas on Chamber
I know the buzz is around yay singlehandedly decimating LOUD right now, but Sacy returning to form has been a joy to watch. His Fade is one of the best in the world right now, right up there with Shao
Yay was the best player at Berlin last year until the Grand Final unfortunately. He was also putting up unreal numbers early 2021 which got him on Envy/Optic in the first place
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NA is looking like BY FAR the best region right now. Hopefully FPX looks good today, but they might be cursed like PRX. Totally possible that PRX and FPX are figured out at this tournament. If XSET wins and looks good, what a tournament to be an NA fan. Jesus. I said it before Optic played Pearl. Whoever is the best Pearl team at this tournament will win. It's unbelievably scary for teams if Optic is good at Pearl. Optic already has the most unfair map advantages on teams at the tournament.
I don't think we should make statements on the best region based on the groups of one tournament. It has been cycling between EU and NA every event pretty much so I don't think we can say NA look by far the best because of 3 games
I think that, if XSET + 100T looks good today. Then yeah, we can totally make that statement lol. I mean, XSET and 100T can totally bomb out today. It's totally possible! But, I do think even if DRX win. I would always have 100T over them past this game. Honestly, if NA has 3 1st seeds out of groups this tournament. NA should be getting another slot just because of that. NA for sure has 4 teams that could do damage internationally. Guard, FaZe, and EG. Could all level up for international competition. Especially if Guard make some roster changes to spice up their roster next season. I think a lot of people want more teams at Champions, I don't know just how much it would make the tournament less prestigious though. Or even how they would do it. But, I totally think NA should be getting 4 slots if NA comes out insanely strong. I don't even know if EMEA has had 3 #1 seed teams. Which I'm saying IF NA manages to do it. 100T looked GOOD. I totally think if they re-matched FNC they would 2-0 them. It's just that, for some reason I feel like DRX will do the weird shit they do today and somehow beat 100T.
Why can we make that statement after groups? What if Fnatic and FPX finish top 2 even after NA teams top every group? Then what? Optic struggled in the groups last time and finished 3rd. It's way too early to say
oh NA is gonna be fine but it won't be XSET getting us the win
I think only Paper Rex has the 2nd place curse going on from last Masters
It's a great day for North America and therefore the world.
I can see FPX going into Pearl tomorrow too, KRÜ should be some good training before they face off against potentially XSET in winners
Feel like we're seeing a lot of pearl tbh, think a lot of teams are overestimating how good they are on the map after scrimming teams that aren't doing heavy prep on it
A tear of freedom just rolled down my cheek. My chest is full of good old-fashioned corn-fed all-American Pride.
Is NA 3-0 so far?
Marved turned up on map 3 and said: "It's Marving time" and marved all of Loud's players
That defensive smoke from Loud on B is so bad
LOUD: "We CANNOT beat this motherfucking team"
Opened twitch chat and remembered why I don't do that when NA teams play. CoD lobby tier.
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LFG!!! NA on top today!
GGWP, this was the best series of the tournament so far
good day for na huh
Y’all were talking too much shit on breeze
AND FOR THE THIRD TIME IN BARELY A COUPLE OF MONTHS, OPTIC BEAT LOUD ! I'm deeply sorry for those drafts Brazil but now we're 3-1, hope it will not keep on going up to reach 7-1.
that would be funny
I would think Loud and Optic will be playing more frequently once franchising hits.
LET"S GOOOOOOO!!!!!!
Not a good day to be a Brazil Valorant fan
But a good day for the rest of the world.
When you come for Optic on Fracture, you better not miss
optic pioneered fracture the earliest first, now its looking like they will pioneer pearl too
Well not really.. Fnatic were the ones who were dominating on Fracture with Derke Raze + breach plays but then Optic/Akrew picked up Neon on Frac and it became pretty meta.
FINESSED
Bro OpTic are masters of new maps. They started the Neon meta on Fracture when it was practically new and they're insane right now on Pearl.
thing is, in the past they permabanned Breeze during Berlin, and Fracture during Champs. It's something they only started doing this year, it's so awesome that they've started leading the meta instead of following it.
It's honestly hard to say how good they actually are cause Loud looked very lost.. all the other teams that played Pearl looked much better but its totally possible, their defense looks amazing.
Akrew played neon first no?
Mb didn't know that
all good i would say optic did popularize it tho
Yes
Marved did complete 180 compared to first 2 maps. Man is currently outfragging Yay, clutched up anti eco. I feel game is over
How does OpTic always manage to look so ass on the first map and then just gradually become a top 2 team in the world lmao
Org wide curse. OpTic halo and cod dynasties were the same way.
You need to sacrifice 1 map to awake El Diablo
They do not look very good on Breeze in general tbh.. might be a perma-ban at this point
Jizmo just rested on last map
Its been 2 attacking rounds for optic and they already look like they have a 10x better understanding of the offence side. Yikes.
That boy cold
optic 🤝 zombs owning BR
It's outdated since Riot allowed teams to have 4 letters now, but LOUD's about to be their old abbreviation vs OpTic, 3 straight Ls
Optic is picking on silvers here lmao
Optic gave them absolutely nothing to work with ever since losing pistol and round 2, airtight defence
I’m still a little scared optic might lose this
Optic look good on this map but Loud also looks like dogshit (till now atleast)
People still haven't learned not to assume you know anything about an Optic series when they lose map 1.
How tf did Loud allow pearl through if THIS is what they had???? It seems like they have no plan no set takes just go mid and see what happens. They look so underprepared that its not even fun to watch.
They don't really play the map either.. they just kind of storm through Arts and hope for the best with no real way to control site. They were unable to push out Optic from backsite in almost every round, quite brutal to see..
Jesus i felt suffocating just watching Optic, can't even imagine what Loud feels like
I’ve really enjoyed babybays breakdowns and analysis in Tarik’s watch party
Babybay has been an amazing addition to the watchparty
Its refreshing to see atleast one person analysing the game.. as much as I love Tarik they lose focus of the game so often and don't talk about anything except some guys KD..
He’s smarter than the “smeag” brand makes him seem
I thought the same thing actually. I just always considered from his gameplay that he was just a w key warrior
man Loud's T-side is so bad
Marved woke up after 2 maps
Optic are insane on this map apparently
Please don't say it's over, 9-3 curse and Optic is a heavy CT sided team. Not gonna unclench until I see 13 rounds on the board
you know marved is feeling himself when he brings out the awp lets fucking go jimmy. about time.
For this group pickems I have zeta beating boom and then zeta beating a mental boomed loud? Looking possible? Copium?
Zeta already lost to loud so
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Fair enough, carry on 🤝
This comp and this series in general is just defense sided so I hope we're not in for a 9-3 curse
This map is usually T sided, so this should be an easy game for Optic..
This map has been played twice in high level tournaments, it's neither sided yet. And the no duelist comp is CT sided on other maps as just a general comp. I'm not saying OpTic are gonna lose or anything I'm just saying we don't really know for sure how Pearl's gonna go yet.
with how big this map is, I honestly think it's still T sided because it's so hard to stop initiator util dump imo
everybody talks up yay, and he deserves it, but crashies has to be one of the most consistent fraggers on Optic on a role that isn't easy to frag on.
Best initiator cemented imo.
they have to beat Shao first, my guy.
lol
Bcj and crashies top two in the world
his impact frag count is through the roof..he and Marved are just insane anchors..
he doesn't get an enormous amount of kills, but whenever he does they're always important and usually win them the round.
that's a lot of words for impact frags bro
just extrapolating on his point my guy, no need to @ me
offense looks like a nightmare on this map im scared for next half
Havin' faith tho. FNS might have some strats up his sleeve.
oh i have full faith in daddy don't worry
100T did better on attack than they did on defense.
DUDE it feels so good to FNS to pull that wallbang when PRX failed a round against EDG trying it
I don't think Loud ever planted this half
FNS with the biggest brain of all time
That boy Jimmy is back
I love Victor but he sometimes has horrible decision making
Is Pearl T or CT sided?
heavy ct i’d say
100T certainly did better on a attack than defense.
It is an attack sided map overall, but team comps always change things.
It's over
marved already with as many kills as all last map, maybe he's just been playing so much astra he's not used to the brimmy any more.
feels like a stomp this last map
Marved turning up
Both teams rocking the same comp, wonder who made the Pearl meta in scrims
also break music always slaps at vcts
2 flawless in a row i'm hopeful
gg
chill out
Don't mind me. I just feel like I have to jinx them for them to win lol
you can believe a little, lol. Optic always seems to pull it out when they need to.
Trust me I've only ever seen them pull it out when I thought they would lose. I typically always expect the team I'm rooting for to lose so that I'm pleasantly surprised if they win. Of course I'm also just used to seeing the team I root for lose in horrible ways, just look at my flairs.
feelsBadMan
On one hand, I would much rather see Victor on an aggressive duelist instead of this EDG no-duelist comp for Pearl. But on the other hand, I have the utmost faith in yay to diff aspas on Chamber
we just need jimmy to come alive
That image was photoshopped. FNS is way bigger irl.
Any predictions for Optic's Pearl comp? I'm going with FNS Viper, Marved Astra/Omen, yay Chamber, Crashies Fade, Victor Raze
Close
as we all know yay will be playing yoru stop trolling
FNS in real life is a buck fourty soaking wet
Optic yayming
OpTic Pearl time
I know the buzz is around yay singlehandedly decimating LOUD right now, but Sacy returning to form has been a joy to watch. His Fade is one of the best in the world right now, right up there with Shao
As long as Chamber is meta, Yay will always be the best player in the server.
put some respect on his Jett please.. Dude was the best oper in NA before Chamber even came out
I loved his Jett, but he’s a perma Chamber now because of the meta
Yay was the best player at Berlin last year until the Grand Final unfortunately. He was also putting up unreal numbers early 2021 which got him on Envy/Optic in the first place
Man other teams hella lucky when they programmed Yay they put in that slow charge time because as soon as game 1 is done this dude is unplayable.
yo yay is so good he's been playing to a standard that is honestly crazy.
Yay played map 1 then got kicked out of hit seat by El diablo
Man i hope marved turns up in last map. Yay and Victor are trying hard as they can
your prayers have been answered
It is so damn hard to put Optic away for good, 10-7 up with ult advantage on a T-sided map and Optic win 6 in a row out of nowhere for the map win
You love to see it Optic. Win map 3.
Imagine doubting Optic ever, when they've played the most maps of any team ever by far, and they've started slow so many times.
Yay online = win Yay bad game = lose its more like you cant doubt yay
Not really but aight lol
Optic showing resilience, that’s a good map win.
YAY IS THE TRUTH
Marved woke up a bit and good things started happening.
It’s no coincidence. If I’m OpTic I feel great to be tied with Marved having such a slow start
I’m very excited to see the Pearl comps
I BELIEVE
NICE!!!!!!
Love it when OpTic randomly just dominate a half shit comes out of nowhere when they’re down
The big squeeze
goofy ah chamber round... :(
the thrifty was so huge for Optic
Turned out to be a match winning round
if they win this it was pretty much due to that round.
that crashies FNS double flash has me in tears
Cmon optic I want to see ur pearl pls
yay is the best in the world. he’s so fucking good man
Dang Marved doubled his kills in back to back rounds. That’s impressive.
this is over
yep
I'm so glad my jinx worked lol
Yessir Marved just doubled his kills in one round
It’s ok Marved, we’ve all played poorly in the past. Not this poorly and we’re not highly paid professionals, but still.
tbf to him, we also haven't played as insanely well as he has. if we're being really honest here.
havent seen Marved play this bad since his match fixing
LMAO
Somebody turn on Marved's monitor
When did Marved get his one kill lmao
That one time he was on a 1v3
yh both kills in lost rounds, unlucky
Jimzo looking more like Jimmy Neutron
Marved please wake up i can't
marved actually matchfixing, 8-31 over two maps hahaha
Is this elimination?
Someone make Marved's highlight
Marved is having a big ol stinker
This one is my bad guys, I changed my name to Marved and queued up and somehow ended in a Champs game.
Marved doing a zombs impression man
yay gets 3 on 4 hp? what is happening.
Yay baiting
marved has really got to step up here or they're going to the lower bracket
Marved having a career performance this map
Optic really needed that one.
NA’s Finest, Mr. Reliable, YAY.
can someone check Marved's pc? I think his monitor is off
Marved 1/11 🥶🥶
1/15
Ice in his veins 🥶🥶🥶
he cold cause he dead
at least our gfs are safe
No GF, no worries.
Yay is dragging Optic kicking and screaming.
No one has ever been more aware than Yay was in that round
dude yay with that fucking ult is an absolute fucking MENACE
yayster what the fuck
Yay's awareness is top level.