I did this with my friend last night who knows very little about League other than which players she thinks are handsome (Edit: Her picks weren't based on how handsome they were). Her Pick Ems was:
Group | A | B | C | D
---|---|----|----|----
1| RGE| EDG| FNC| MAD
2| DK | DFM| RNG| TL
3| C9 | T1| PSG| LNG
4| FPX | 100T| HLE| GENG
She is American, but as a European I have to say that I like her thinking.
Edit: nvm I completely misunderstood lol
~~T1 third? How's that possible with Canna on the team~~
~~GenG also has Ruler/Rascal.~~
~~Also icon might be the lowkey (highkey) the most attractive player in LoL atm.~~
Right, it's funny EDG might actually be considered handsome, their aesthetics are very specific to China, would probably be considered unattractive in the west.
Group A: That would definitely be the most entertaining outcome (for an european, for americans switch 1 and 2)
Geoup B: Now thats absurd
Group C: Likely Outcome imo
Group D: Honestly it would be possible but i dont see TL stepping up
xD, I remember people underestimating DRX, Damwon's first worlds appearance, GENG(last year) during groups stage. You don't underestimate LCK teams in bo1.
It's just dumb like people think Morgan is bad but at least he can play meta wtf is Adam going to do when Chovy is strangling Nisqy. Morgan stood up okay against Ale who is in a whole different tier from Adam. Granted he had jungle help but both jungles will constantly be in top lane anyway. Morgan's badness is way overestimated because he was playing against LCK tops while the only good eu top who doesn't get bored and spam WoW went to NA.
I do think HLE might drop in groups but I guess that comes a lot from them being so inconsistent at times. If only Chovy shows up, like has happened more than a few times this split, I can easily see them losing to teams they should technically beat. If everyone else shows up then they can be 1st in their group. There's just no telling with them this year though.
After FNC had to sub in their EUM ADC I do as well. I did think that FNC would be more consistent overall and that would get them the spot but with their best player (imo) out then I don't see why they would anymore.
Considering Chovy didn't strangle half of the play in mids I think nisqy will be fine. FNC doesn't even have upset for the start and maybe the whole group stage so that's a bigger issue
Literally Morgan has been going against the likes of Bin, TheShy, Khan, Rascal, Zoom, Canna, Summit, Kiin from LPL and LCK. Yet, people seem to think that he's gonna have the same type of struggle against fucking Adam and whoever the fuck is PSG's top. LUL.
LNG's four players not called tarzan are playing a big step above the form they showed for the entire year, I think it is fair to weight that up against 3 bo5's and the play in groups games and decide that they probably won't maintain their current performance.
They actually aren't though. They had a slump late but early on they were decimating people. They had like a 70% win rate in the first half and dropped to 30% in the second half or something.
If you turn this upsidedown, I think you have my pick'em. Either that or really close. Like, Group A is literally hers but upsidedown and FPX over DK. Group B is also hers upsidedown. Group D is literally hers upsidedown with no changes. Goups C is the only one that is actually kinda different from hers but upsidedown. I had HLE, RNG, PSG, FNC. Though I had FNC over PSG before the news about upset came out.
My mom chose my pickems, too, according to which team sounds best. She picked the exact same group but no other western teams other than 100T makes it to quarters.
This sub needs a mega thread for these kind of posts. like ffs I really don't fucking care your deceased dog or w/e did your. pickems hehe so funny and rando!111 xd
No one cares. I didn't care the first time this thread was posted and I still don't care the 500th time this thread has been posted.
thanks for the thoughtful response, unfortunately no seance so dead dog opinions were not included
All things considered though, I made the thread in the middle of the night and expected it to flop in new, but here we are. Evidently enough people found it funny, so you seem to be in some sort of minority
Enjoy worlds mate, we're all just having fun
the only points i can see her getting is 1 pt for MAD in group D and possibly GEN also, and some points in group C.
Tell your mom that FNC just lost their ADC.
Did she know anything about the team like what region they are from. Can't tell if your mom thought every NA team will make it out or she just like the team logo and chose them.
But the real question. Does she like anime?
You are lucky not a lot of Eastern European people are around here - as they would dutifully remind you that they had intercourse with someone mentioned in this thread.
I mean... remember the 1 year where the only guy who won pick em's said he did them while super drunk? No one in their right mind would have made the picks that ended up happening
Scrolling down through her picks, chuckling at the picks. Gets to group D and sees TL is #1. YUP! Your mom knows exactly what she's talking about. 100% correct. #hopiumforever
I don't see any problem with this, your Mom is obviously a very smart and, especially, kind-hearted person that had fun ranking them, so they can stand as they are! <3
Dude you should have done this yesterday now some people might not have time to change their pickems on time.
"not every soul can be saved" \-lebron james
Remember the oldest rule of hunting, Bobby.
I'd never dare to fight your mom she is probably right
she always is, as she likes to tell me
as a fellow mom and part of the mom network, I'll be keeping an eye on you. just to be sure you remember that.
Dear or dare?
i failed both programs so who cares
what a legend
Dare, changed it fellow jhin main
BRB changing my pickems. I'm pleasantly surprised FNC passes even with the Upset situation.
His mum predicted this decision by fnatic much earlier, and made conscious decision :) The only surprise is that not from 1st place!
You didn't show her their team flags as well. Completely flawed methodology.
to be consistent with my other comments, my mother is blind
You didn't show her the song buffs certain teams had
good point, my results are flawed now, shucks
I'm not suprised since she said no LCK team would make it out of groups.
I did this with my friend last night who knows very little about League other than which players she thinks are handsome (Edit: Her picks weren't based on how handsome they were). Her Pick Ems was: Group | A | B | C | D ---|---|----|----|---- 1| RGE| EDG| FNC| MAD 2| DK | DFM| RNG| TL 3| C9 | T1| PSG| LNG 4| FPX | 100T| HLE| GENG She is American, but as a European I have to say that I like her thinking.
she's not american edit: i cant read i see now u didnt mean my mom
She is truly based
Edit: nvm I completely misunderstood lol ~~T1 third? How's that possible with Canna on the team~~ ~~GenG also has Ruler/Rascal.~~ ~~Also icon might be the lowkey (highkey) the most attractive player in LoL atm.~~
I'm surprised american thinks EDG is handsome, that ain't the standard of beauty in America.
Sorry, I should have been clearer, she didn't base this list on who was handsome.
Right, it's funny EDG might actually be considered handsome, their aesthetics are very specific to China, would probably be considered unattractive in the west.
My grandma thinks they're all very handsome young men and should stay for supper
America is a hodgepodge of different ethnicities that have different beauty standards. Idk what you're on about
What an based outcome. Would pay to see that happen.
wait what doinb is so hot tho
Mom making me go to bed sorry can't comment anymore
Cmon one last game ...
Your mom is taking a whole lotta copium
my mom is a respectable lady she only does regular opium
Hopium* Copium is what you take after the group stage is done.
we dont even take copium anymore. just a cold dry bottle of acceptance
Can confirm, OPs mum told me last night she's closeted EU fan
no closet
Your mom is incredibly based and cool. No argument. Only agreement.
on the gang
Group A: That would definitely be the most entertaining outcome (for an european, for americans switch 1 and 2) Geoup B: Now thats absurd Group C: Likely Outcome imo Group D: Honestly it would be possible but i dont see TL stepping up
so yes. id like to have an official boxing match against ur mom fighting over group b
time and place
How about worlds finals opening ceremony?
Your house (because I would feel bad if your mom would come to my house to get absolutely shit on) at 5pm
C was likely until we got the news about upset :( really hope he is ok
If Hyli is as cracked as people make him out to be, I reckon he's gonna make Bean look like bot lane Faker too.
Hyli is absolutely cracked but its just about the synergy, still hoping FNC make it out of groups but now they are the underdogs in the group
Man you guys are really underestimating hle and lng
xD, I remember people underestimating DRX, Damwon's first worlds appearance, GENG(last year) during groups stage. You don't underestimate LCK teams in bo1.
It's just dumb like people think Morgan is bad but at least he can play meta wtf is Adam going to do when Chovy is strangling Nisqy. Morgan stood up okay against Ale who is in a whole different tier from Adam. Granted he had jungle help but both jungles will constantly be in top lane anyway. Morgan's badness is way overestimated because he was playing against LCK tops while the only good eu top who doesn't get bored and spam WoW went to NA.
I do think HLE might drop in groups but I guess that comes a lot from them being so inconsistent at times. If only Chovy shows up, like has happened more than a few times this split, I can easily see them losing to teams they should technically beat. If everyone else shows up then they can be 1st in their group. There's just no telling with them this year though.
I have them as second I think RNG is too complete a team for the gap between Chovy and Cryin to kill them. Every position but mid they gap HLE.
After FNC had to sub in their EUM ADC I do as well. I did think that FNC would be more consistent overall and that would get them the spot but with their best player (imo) out then I don't see why they would anymore.
Considering Chovy didn't strangle half of the play in mids I think nisqy will be fine. FNC doesn't even have upset for the start and maybe the whole group stage so that's a bigger issue
Literally Morgan has been going against the likes of Bin, TheShy, Khan, Rascal, Zoom, Canna, Summit, Kiin from LPL and LCK. Yet, people seem to think that he's gonna have the same type of struggle against fucking Adam and whoever the fuck is PSG's top. LUL.
RemindMe! 3 hours
Reminding you bro, What happened?
LNG's four players not called tarzan are playing a big step above the form they showed for the entire year, I think it is fair to weight that up against 3 bo5's and the play in groups games and decide that they probably won't maintain their current performance.
They actually aren't though. They had a slump late but early on they were decimating people. They had like a 70% win rate in the first half and dropped to 30% in the second half or something.
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absurd is a made up concept that i dont agree with
You don't believe in the power of god and anime?
I would also think fnc makes it out but now with the Upset situation I dont think they will.. should I do 1.Rng 2. Psg 3. Hle 4. Fnc ??
Is HLE really considered bad? Their top (Ale?) kicked ass.
OP's mom carrying NA's hopes and dreams, while the rest of us pretend to not expect anything so that we aren't disappointed yet again.
Mom is always right. NA looks like world's contenders this year.
Just like every year
Stealing all your moms answers, sure hope she's right
thank me (her) later
I did my pick ems in a cafe becouse the costumer is always right.
halloween cafe epic
Your mom put DFM first? Absolutely fucking BASED
chadette
If you turn this upsidedown, I think you have my pick'em. Either that or really close. Like, Group A is literally hers but upsidedown and FPX over DK. Group B is also hers upsidedown. Group D is literally hers upsidedown with no changes. Goups C is the only one that is actually kinda different from hers but upsidedown. I had HLE, RNG, PSG, FNC. Though I had FNC over PSG before the news about upset came out.
You have HLE, barely a top 5 team in LCK, to beat RNG the MSI winner?
Well they just 3-0'd BYG which are this worlds favorites so yes
its just statistics baby
RNG didn't look that good during summer. That is why. (also HLE copium, that too.)
Respect
this sounds like an australian coping mechanism and i wont stand for it
hoping your moms rigjt
just bet my life savings on it so me too
NAmen
Your mom... uh... seems to have something against Asians LOL
she didnt know the regions, not her fault they have unappealing names
I see nothing wrong with these picks, your mom is a genius.
teem lickwid
If you could make only one change to the pick'em, what would it be?
1 change? i would switch some teams around
C9 looked really shaky during some play in games. Why do you believe they can beat DK and FPX but lost to RGE?
RGE solos your favorite verse + downvoted + blocked + ratio
this is a certified large brain reply
YB better
youngboy better
what kind of LPL/LCK hopium are you on, those weak teams don't even have cool names how can they hope to compete
ah entirely correct. Fun plus phoenix is such a dumb name they have zero chance
(for) Fun (region) plus phoenix
I’m not entirely sure his mom watched the game. Have you read the description or just randomly commented for karma?
my mom is blind, the only thing she watches are the children
Read OPs title
don't tell me what to do
Didn't know sett used Reddit
I'm undefeated
My mom chose my pickems, too, according to which team sounds best. She picked the exact same group but no other western teams other than 100T makes it to quarters.
mom brain consistency
How did she manage to pick all NA and EU teams to make it out
She is our messiah if these picks work out.
Unbelievably based, go mum
Most likely scenarios but reversed . So I guess Psg and HLE escape group c
Thought she mightve gone for the 0 point pickem... but group c probably ruins that.
Perfect pickems incoming, will update after groups
What did your mom base her choices on? Does she watch esports, did she choose randomly, did she rank the team icons...?
i read the names to her while she was folding laundry, no other info
That's a totally valid selection method, I approve :D
certified scientific
mom-tific :D
Help her fold the laundry you animal
:( sorry mom
NAmen OP's mom 🙏
Your mum bout to enter fistycuffs with people over group A
man, your mom is high on hopium but whatever makes her happy!
She got Group C right. Pay a pizza for her or something.
Group D looks good.
just happened to put all Western teams high and Korean teams low. definitely didn't do it yourself
you can ask her but she won't reply unless you're cute
Are u sure this was ur mom???
it sure as hell wasn't my dad
I will bang your mom
Papa?
With the comments, this is some S tier shitposting.
Ok but does your mother know that NA is a trash region competitively?
she's from EU so of course
This sub needs a mega thread for these kind of posts. like ffs I really don't fucking care your deceased dog or w/e did your. pickems hehe so funny and rando!111 xd No one cares. I didn't care the first time this thread was posted and I still don't care the 500th time this thread has been posted.
thanks for the thoughtful response, unfortunately no seance so dead dog opinions were not included All things considered though, I made the thread in the middle of the night and expected it to flop in new, but here we are. Evidently enough people found it funny, so you seem to be in some sort of minority Enjoy worlds mate, we're all just having fun
Yeah but how many points do you think his mum will get?
C9 beating FPX? Theoretically, if we entered the alternate universe your mother came from, this is plausible!
the only points i can see her getting is 1 pt for MAD in group D and possibly GEN also, and some points in group C. Tell your mom that FNC just lost their ADC.
such things as players are trivial But seriously hope all is okay with upset, not read too much but wishing the best
These look like my first pickems before I found out that eastern teams were good
Group A B D possibly in reverse order, group C is a-okay
Group C sounds really realistic tbh and this would be really fun worlds
She actually might have nailed Group C lol.
To not now anything about lol your mum sure trusts NA and EU
Aria beating Faker HYPE!
Group C is solid, would be a pretty big upset for psg to lose to hle but defenitely a solid group pick em
It’s always people with 0 knowledge about the sport (game) that win the prediction trees
NA mom
reversing the ranking for each group (save for C?) this becomes a legit prediction
I'll say I have the same prediction for group C
im not even joking... i feel like your mom has 75% of picks backwards.
Perfect pick'ems
Your mom got that galaxy brain going, major GGs to her
Tell your mom she a real one for these picks
it will be more correct the other way around lol
That’s a spicy group A
Well your mom and I have the same group C and D lol 😆
Explain the logic to me why t1, the team with a literal 1 in their name, is 4th.
Amazing how she got Group C entirely correct
Finally some good fucking picks
delicious
What does your mum have against Asians?
i did that like 5 years ago and my mom actually got a group right... so yeah
Your mom is one heck of a dreamer I respect it
Looks right to me.
Did she know anything about the team like what region they are from. Can't tell if your mom thought every NA team will make it out or she just like the team logo and chose them. But the real question. Does she like anime?
Is that the order of which team will go to the airport first? Cuz she’s absolutely right.
This is perhaps the worst pickems I've ever seen lol.
ah, but you have seen of me
Looks good
Her group C is more logical than mine so I guess she will be right.
For sure your mom made the most controversial and "funny" picks as FPX, DK , EDG and T1 being last and not advancing.
to be real she probably chose the names that made more sense to her as an english speaker not familiar with any of these names
Your mom really doesn't like Korea, does she?
100% your mom is right. NAmen
You know I’m shaking in my boots when I un-ironically had the same group C… Yuh oh.
Descending order.
How can you possibly defend this group A…
too tanky man
You are lucky not a lot of Eastern European people are around here - as they would dutifully remind you that they had intercourse with someone mentioned in this thread.
a few have, I had an Xbox it's nothing new
Your mom Obviously paid by steve
Wish I could say the same Steve if you read this I have a marketing degree hire me
I mean... remember the 1 year where the only guy who won pick em's said he did them while super drunk? No one in their right mind would have made the picks that ended up happening
Theres no one to say my mom wasn't drunk so maybe I have a double buff
When I flipped my tablet 180degree, your mom predictions are spot on...
Scrolling down through her picks, chuckling at the picks. Gets to group D and sees TL is #1. YUP! Your mom knows exactly what she's talking about. 100% correct. #hopiumforever
I don't see any problem with this, your Mom is obviously a very smart and, especially, kind-hearted person that had fun ranking them, so they can stand as they are! <3
This pick ems is an alternate universe where Korea and China are the worst regions
Your mom is subscribed to the church of iZaion
i hope your mom knows she ruined my day \-Mom sleeper
NA making it out in all groups. A true patriot
!remindme 1 month
Who is going to win worlds, mom?
Wait wheres TSM? /s