RNG bloody RPG, a good start.
LPL viewers went crazy making memes, and some even went to island forums to share their comments about the game.
The "Shame of the Empire", "Seppuku", and "That day LJL finally remembered the fear of being dominated", LPL players were very happy to see it.
Looking at the first round of the qualifying round, the gap between the strengths and weaknesses of the teams is still quite large.
It was a foul for RNG, FNC and C9 to be placed in the playoffs, and they basically encountered no resistance.
After two rounds of BO1, RNG secured first place in the group with 4:0.
RPG, which had promised to win the championship before the game, failed to win a single game and ended dismally.
According to the competition system, RNG will randomly have a BO5 showdown with a team ranked second among the other three groups.
I had average luck in the draw, and RNG’s opponent in the second round was the YG team in Group D.
Well, this YG is not the YG that Otto played for in China, but a team from the Southeast Asian region.
In the first round of the playoffs, YG caused a lot of trouble for FNC and had a great chance of winning the game.
However, it is still a common problem among Vietnamese teams. Their post-processing skills are poor and it is difficult to turn their advantage into a victory. YG suffered a comeback from FNC.
To deal with this kind of team, as long as you make sure not to explode in the early stage and operate steadily in the middle and late stages, your winning rate can be guaranteed.
The result did not exceed the audience's expectations. RNG defeated YG cleanly 3:0 and advanced to the group stage with an undefeated record in the qualifying rounds.
The remaining three teams that advance to the group stage are FNC, C9 and FB.
The provincial team HKA coached by tabe was in bad luck. They lost to FB in a key game in the first round, resulting in their first-round record ranking second in the group.
In the second round, they collided with FNC, who was strong in the middle and jungle, and HKA was also swept out, regrettably ending this year's World Championship journey.
On the other hand, the FB team was lucky enough to win the ONE team, which was even bigger, and was able to advance to the group stage.
I guess everyone in HKA will feel regretful. If they work harder in the first round, they might be the ones to get the FB script.
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The four qualifying teams in the qualifying round have been determined, followed by the group drawing.
FNC drew the death lottery and was assigned to Group A with WE, SKT, and TSM.
RNG's character exploded, and it entered Group B, which had the best qualifying situation in the previous analysis, and was grouped with LZ, IMT, and GAM.
FB's good luck journey has come to an end, and waiting for it is Group C where G2, FW, and SSG are located.
Finally, the addition of C9 has made the situation in Group D confusing. AHQ, MSF and EDG may not be squeezed out by C9.
After the groups were drawn, the LPL commentators gave their own opinions and analysis.
Su Xiaoyan: "Every WE game is a tough battle. Don't be careless at all. If you are not careful, you may go down."
Miller: "RNG is basically stable. The only strong team in the same group is LZ, so there is no big problem in guaranteeing qualification."
Wawa: "It's a pity that FB was not assigned to the EDG group. North American Light C9 still has two brushes."
Changmao: "Let me imagine that all three LPL teams will make it to the top eight?"
Colonel Guan: "What the heck, there is no LPL team in Group C, so I'll put it bluntly, SSG will definitely qualify first in the group (beating chest)!"
Hao Kai: "If possible, I hope that the LPL teams can strive to qualify first in the group and avoid meeting in the eight-to-four stage of the knockout round."
Remember: "I have already written the script. The three LPL teams will meet in the semi-finals to encircle and suppress SKT!"
Perhaps the LPL has been too smooth this year, and the casters have become bolder and less cautious in their wording.
The majority of players are even more optimistic that it will not be a big problem for the three LPL teams to make it out of the group stage and advance to the quarterfinals!
……
A few days later, the group stage officially started.
In the first game, WE will face off against TSM.
Zhuge Liang thought about it beforehand and put Smile on the list for this game.
Frankly speaking, when Xiaomi and Ben are not as good as Mystic, it is actually risky to let Xiaomi play.
However, if Xiao Xiao is not allowed to play in the group stage, will we have to wait until the more difficult schedule later?
To put it bluntly, I have to let Smile come up and play a few games. If I win the championship, it’s easier to choose a skin, right?
Furthermore, Smile is a senior brother who is also an ancient ADC, which can be considered a good story that veteran players can talk about.
If WE has a good record in the group stage, Zhuge Liang will appropriately let Smile play two more games and rotate with Mystic as much as possible.
Of course, it's not that Zhuge Liang has a good relationship with Xiaoxiao and deliberately gave his brother-in-law little shoes to wear. It's just that he feels a little worried and plans to buy first-hand insurance.
Before the game started, a video was played on the big screen.
The video clips the past grievances and grudges between the elder brother and Xiao Xiao, from the elder brother provoking that Xiao Xiao is not strong, to being convinced by Xiao Xiao, confessing that Xiao Xiao is more powerful than him.
Behind the video is a newly recorded vcr. by two legendary ADC players.
"I can't wait to play against Xiaoxiao! You all know that there are fewer and fewer ADC players of my generation, and this feeling of loneliness is not pleasant! Now Xiaoxiao is back and stands in front of me with WE.
I seem to have returned to that time in the past!" The senior brother rarely talked trash, but said some rather sensational words from his heart.
"Doublelift is a very respectable opponent! Over the years, he has maintained a good competitive state and led the team to the World Championships again and again! His professional attitude and desire for the championship are worthy of every professional player
Study!" Smile also spoke highly of Senior Brother.
The new and old players watching the game, and even the commentators on the commentary desk, were all sighing at this moment.
Remember: "There's nothing to say, Reeseby!"
Colonel Guan: "These players have dedicated their youth to this arena, and their games also carry our youth!"
Changmao: "From the earliest days when the two geniuses didn't like each other, to today's heroes cherishing heroes, perhaps it is these stories outside the field that make the game itself so charming!"
The audience at the scene, while cheering for WE, also gave TSM enthusiastic applause and cheers.
After a while, the equipment debugging was completed and the game entered the bp stage.
WE blue side, TSM red side.
In the first three moves, Zhuge Liang banned Enchantress, Syndra and Xiaopao respectively.
Although Big Brother is TSM's signature, the core player of this TSM team is undoubtedly the designated Dean Bilson.
Many people only remember that WE knocked the top spot in the LCK one after another at IEM, and the WE twin stars became famous instantly, but they forget that WE was swept and defeated by TSM in the finals. TSM's mid laner at that time was Bilson.
When playing against TSM, you can ignore anyone, but you must target Bilson!
TSM backhandedly took off their skateboard shoes, Galio and ez.
The unconventional ez in the end is quite interesting. It shows that TSM has carefully studied WE's games.
Remember: "TSM didn't ban Luo. If WE took it in the first round, TSM would grab Xayah to demolish the Phoenix Legend. If WE didn't take it, then TSM would take advantage of the situation and win Xia and Luo."
Colonel Guan: "Yes, Senior Brother's hero pool is quite deep. If you get Xayah, you will definitely be able to play."
Changmao: "It depends on how coach Wolong responds. Should he put Xia Luo on the opposite side, or take one on one side?"
This chapter has been completed!