The holiday is over and all teammates have returned to the team.
"Xiu, you did a lot of things while we were away."
The first thing the teammates did when they came back was to tease Ye Xiu... They had heard a lot about Ye Xiu on the Internet recently.
"Just have fun." Ye Xiu said helplessly: "It's just a task for the platform."
"understand."
"The person who wants to play professionally has been hit hard by you. Platinum still wants to play professionally. Really, professional players are just for nothing."
"Indeed, I was the king of the national server and still had to try out."
Looking back on what happened that day, Ye Xiu was also quite emotional.
Too many people have e-sports dreams, but not everyone can realize them.
Only talent + hard work can achieve something. With talent alone or hard work alone, the upper limit will not be too high after all.
The reason why he fought with one hand at that time was not because he wanted to show off in front of his fans.
The high-scoring players he defeated ranged from 100 to 80, both at home and abroad. There was no need to show off his superiority in front of a platinum-level fan.
The real reason is actually very simple, just to completely dispel this fan’s idea of pursuing a career.
In terms of his talent, it would be difficult to achieve success in the profession.
If you really love it, you might as well go to school and then work in e-sports related jobs.
Abu smiled bitterly: "Your idea is good, but I'm afraid it will hit him a bit hard."
Being beaten by one hand can easily break your heart just thinking about it.
His teammates couldn't help but nod.
To be honest, they have never thought about playing with one hand.
"What experience?"
Ye Xiu smiled: "I don't have much experience. In fact, with our hand speed, even using the mouse to click and hit platinum is enough."
It’s not that their hand speed is necessarily better than that of platinum players, but that platinum players don’t understand the game well and will make many invalid operations.
They are different. Even though one-handed operation will lower the upper limit of operations, there are basically no redundant operations. Overall, the efficiency is still much higher than that of platinum players.
"That's not necessarily the case." iboy said, but his eyes secretly glanced at the factory director.
"Fuck! What's that look in your eyes?" the factory director said angrily: "You're questioning my hand speed?"
"No...no." iboy stammered, followed by bursts of laughter.
"Stop making trouble." Abramovich's smile slowly faded and he said seriously: "The playoffs are about to begin, and we have to prepare."
Although EDG's regular season results are explosive, the regular season is just the regular season after all, and everyone will not show their true skills, but will explore the version and try out the lineup.
The playoffs are different. Everyone has almost explored the playoffs. At the same time, because the honor of the spring championship is at stake, they will go all out.
Ranking first in the regular season sounds nice, but in fact it's just a matter of playing a few fewer bo5 games. No one can say whether we can win the spring championship.
It would be really funny if we were ranked first in the regular season and finished third or third in the spring split.
"There is still some time before our game. During this time, we can watch the games of other teams."
There are eight teams in the playoffs, divided into east and west divisions.
East:IG,RW,RNG,JDG.
West: EDG, Snake, BLG, WE.
In the playoffs, the order of matchups will be determined by ranking, with the East and West teams competing against each other.
Starting from the bottom, for example, the third place in the East will play the fourth place in the West, and the third place in the West will play the fourth place in the East.
After the winner is determined, the winning team will play against Snake and RW respectively.
Finally, the winning team will play against IG and EDG.
The winner goes to the finals, and the loser goes to the third and third place.
The schedule is not complicated, and for EDG and IG, there is still enough time to observe the game.
…
Competition venues.
The first game is the game between RNG and WE.
RNG has been stumbling along the way in the Spring Split, and many RNG fans are wary to watch this game.
Not long after, both teams started BP.
"I feel like RNG still needs to be stronger."
Within the EDG team, Abramovich analyzed: "Although RNG is only ranked seventh, I feel that the two lineups are almost in sync. I am afraid that WE is not RNG's opponent."
After a pause, Abramovich looked at the screen and said, "If WE can kill RNG, that would be a surprise."
There is a competitive relationship between the clubs, and Abu wants all the strong teams to be eliminated.
The factory director chuckled: "It's difficult. With WE's current strength, it's a bit difficult to make it to the playoffs, let alone win against RNG."
The teammates were discussing, but Ye Xiu said nothing.
There is no suspense in this game.
In my memory, although RNG was not ranked high, in the end, it won the spring championship with one wear and four.
Of course, now that EDG is not as good as usual, it will not be easy for RNG to wear four.
"Xiu, why don't you speak?"
The teammate asked a strange question, and then said: "Who do you think can win this bo5?"
"I am also optimistic about RNG." Ye Xiu said with a smile: "It is crucial for WE to enter the bottom lane of the playoffs, but it is a pity that RNG has Uzi and Xiao Ming. The strength of the Gou Shi combination is no joke.
If WE has a chance against other teams, it cannot be said that there is no chance against RNG. It can only be said that the chance of winning is very small."
"really."
During the discussion, the lineups of the two teams had been determined.
Top lane: Shen vs Ornn
Jungler: Pig Girl vs Troll
Mid laner: Tsar vs Zoe
Bottom Lane: Policewoman vs Varus
Support: Tahm Kench vs Karma
The lineup is relatively conventional, and the one worth mentioning is mlxg’s troll.
The incense pot style combined with the troll is very entertaining in itself, and people can't help but look forward to his performance in the game.
However, Ye Xiu's attention was focused on another hero in the squad - Kai'Sa, the hero who gave Uzi a second life.
The most classic sentence is that Uzi plays Kai'Sa and Zhang Fei eats bean sprouts.
Uzi itself is suitable for the assassin type of AD, while Kai'Sa not only has assassin attributes, but also has a passive mechanism like Vayne.
Flexible, explosive, and cutting-edge, it can be called the perfect AD design.
This is indeed true. As a new hero that has just been released, Kai'Sa's winning rate has increased rapidly, and she is often banned even in the professional arena.
This shows how strong Kai'Sa is now.
If Ye Xiu remembers correctly, Kai'Sa will play a vital role in MSI.
"Xiao Zhao, how is your Kaisha?"
Subconsciously, Ye Xiu asked iboy.
"Kasha?"
iboy hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said: "I haven't practiced this hero very much."
"What? No practice?"
Before Ye Xiu spoke, Abu couldn't help it anymore: "You don't even practice the new heroes? Are you waiting for me to practice? Hurry up and practice, okay?"
iboy muttered: "It's not certain whether you can get it in the competition, and practicing will be in vain."
"What did you say?" Abu frowned.
iboy didn't dare to talk back anymore and replied: "I said I would practice during this period."
Ye Xiu couldn't help but laugh, and iboy gritted his teeth and said, "It's all you...why are you asking?"
"Uh." Ye Xiu was stunned: "This is also my problem... If you can't beat Huang Shiren, you'll have to fight with me, Yang Bailao, right?"
"puff!"
"Why the hell are you still asking Yang Bailao?"
The teammates were speechless for a while.
At the same time, a light flashed on the screen and the game had begun.
The main reason for RNG's low ranking is that the two lineups have been slow to adjust, resulting in losing some games that they should not have lost.
As for WE, it is completely weak.
Once they met, the gap between the two sides was revealed.
"WE has been guarding." The factory director looked at the screen and said: "The effect of beating the policewoman in this way will not be effective, and it will be very weak in the mid-term."
"The lineup is very abstract." Ye Xiu: "The Tsar and the Policewoman are indeed powerful in the later stage, but WE did not consider how to transition in the early and mid-term, and WE's lineup can only play backhand, and is extremely lacking in first-hand means."
Anyone who has watched the game knows that whether a team is offensive or not can be seen from its hero selection.
Teams with fewer first movers tend to be more passive. It's okay if the team's operational ability is strong. If the team's operational ability is poor, then the lineup selection will lead to chronic death.
This is the case for WE at the moment. Although there is no headcount explosion, WE's economy is being widened by RNG.
Hongmi's eyes were solemn: "RNG has adjusted well and its operations are much smoother than during the regular season."
"It seems that the playoffs are not that easy."
Ye Xiu took a deep breath.
You can feel the difference just by watching the game. Even if we are weak, our performance is much better than in the regular season.
Meikou: “These guys are finally going to take out the real thing.”
Abramovich: "The three teams BLG, JDG and WE are okay and easier to deal with. The remaining teams are not so easy to fight."
Everyone smiled bitterly.
Abramovich, this is complete nonsense. Everyone knows that those at the bottom of the rankings are easy to beat.
But the problem is that it is difficult for those at the bottom to climb up, so EDG will most likely have to fight against strong teams.
"There are two dragons."
On the screen, there was still no head explosion, but from an economic point of view, WE was 2,000 behind, and RNG also took two dragons.
This gap is already very large.
"WE should use Shen's advantage to find opportunities. If we don't find opportunities, we will lose them."
Seemingly after hearing the discussion of the EDG players, WE finally completed a wave of attacks, using Shen's ultimate move to hit more and less, and received Karma's first blood.
However, RNG is still methodical and continues to expand its economy quietly.
"The snowball can't stop." Ye Xiu looked at the screen and said: "The gap between the junglers in this game is very obvious. Xiang Guo put a lot of pressure on Zhu Mei in the jungle. The We lineup itself is relatively passive, and Zhu Mei cannot be brought up.
Even with the rhythm, WE couldn't find a chance to counterattack."
After a pause, Ye Xiu predicted: "If nothing happens, RNG will start to actively look for WE to force the team. Once they get the four small dragons, and then get the baron buff, it should be stable.
WE can only avoid the battle, but if it stays for a long time, it will lose, and there will always be opportunities to be caught.
As long as RNG catches a wave of opportunities, WE will probably have no chance."
"Really? I don't believe it."
The teammates were joking at first, but their expressions soon changed.
Because the direction of the game is exactly what Ye Xiu said, and it even roughly matches the game time that Ye Xiu said.
"hiss!"
The teammates took a breath and said in shock: "Xiu, you are not an alien, are you?"
"..." Ye Xiu said speechlessly: "RNG is obviously practicing operations this season. This is just a very conventional operation idea, okay."
Teammates clicked their tongues: "This is not routine at all."
Ye Xiu overlooked one thing. Not every player is like him, with sharp operation and high game understanding.
A ruler is longer and an inch is shorter.
If you focus on operations, your overall view and judgment of the situation will be poorer.
If you focus on operations, your operations will be affected. After all, there are only a few people who are as versatile as Ye Xiu.
Therefore, after Ye Xiu predicted the situation of the game, even if his teammates knew about Ye Xiuqiang, they still couldn't help but be shocked.
For a player who is extremely strong in laning and has such a keen judgment on the situation, why are you telling me that he is not an alien?
Abu's eyes flashed and he asked: "Xiu, what do you think is our chance of winning when RNG fights us now?"
"We have to take another look at it. It's just the first game. It's not necessarily that WE may have any follow-up moves."
"That's right." Abu calmed down: "I'm a little impatient."
In fact, I don't blame him for losing his mind. He was really under too much pressure.
Since entering the playoffs, Abramovich has always been worried about losing the game.
EDG is indeed beautiful, but at the same time, it is also held on a high level by everyone.
Once EDG is defeated, EDG will face countless doubts.
Although this day will come sooner or later, Abramovich still does not want EDG's rule to end so soon.
…
The first game ended quickly.
There were no surprises, RNG easily won.
In the second game, RNG chose to change players and replaced Letme with a posture.
At the same time, in terms of player selection, WE picked Snake in the middle, and 957 chose Gnar in the top lane.
They are all heroes who are relatively hot-tempered and focused on laning.
Ye Xiu: "WE will compete with each other in this round."
"Yeah." Hongmi: "RNG seems to want to compete with WE online, and the rhythm will be very intense."
"WE has a chance to win this game." Ye Xiu said: "Although the posture is a little more offensive than Letme, in terms of overall strength, Letme is still slightly better."
In Ye Xiu's eyes, posture has long consumed her talent.
The current attitude on the field can only bully the top laner of the weaker team.
This is because of the strength of teammates. If teammates are not strong, they may not even be able to beat the weak team's top laner.
…
The game begins.
At the beginning, the two sides fought fiercely, with crazy blood exchanges on the line.
It can be seen that the two sides are getting angry.
It didn't take long for the posture to be taken first blood by WE's cooperation in the jungle.
"really."
Ye Xiu smiled knowingly, just as he guessed, the gesture would give him an opportunity.
However, it is just a first blood.
When it comes to team battles, the Crow with posture is still better, but Gnar of 957 does not play a containment role.
Seeing this, Ye Xiu shook his head, knowing that WE had lost.
The 957 Gnar team cannot put any pressure on RNG on the sidelines. This is the most taboo thing about playing Gnar.
Gnar itself is a relatively comprehensive choice, capable of both team fighting and soloing.
But at the same time, Gnar also means that the requirements for players are higher.
Obviously, it is difficult for 957 to control Gnar now.
…
In team battles, WE is no match at all.
In thirty-five minutes, RNG won the second game.
After losing two games in a row, several WE players lost their morale and were easily won by RNG 3-0.
The first day of the playoffs came to an end, and Ye Xiu also gave his own answer: "Let's go to 8-2, let's go to 8, and RNG will go to 2."
"So high?"
Everyone present looked at each other, not expecting Ye Xiu to be so confident.
Ye Xiu did not explain, but looked at the screen and sighed in his heart: "RNG has gone the wrong way."
