Chapter 125-Pre-match trash talk, map gun

For example, when FW defeated KOO, it was the same.

Flash Wolves, or the LMS teams, are the type of team that is very strong in BO1 but weak in BO5.

BO1 is too random.

In the early stage, a ward position, a buff fight, any small mistake will affect the entire situation.

If there is no way to adjust quickly, it is not surprising to lose to weaker teams.

But BO5 is different.

BO5 is the stage that truly tests a team's strength.

Tactical reserve, depth of hero pool, mentality for big games, depth of bench, concentration, physical strength...

A team's strength and foundation will be clearly revealed in a BO5.

FW, or the LMS teams, are very good at playing BO1.

This is also the reason why they have made it through the group stage and into the quarterfinals many times.

Of course, we never made it to the semifinals...

Three BO1s are still BO1s, which are different from BO3s, because it is impossible for you to play three BO1s in a row. There will be a period of time in between for you to adjust your state and think about countermeasures.

At most, we can play two BO1s back to back.

But BO5 is different. The start time is fixed and you don’t have much time to adjust. If you become depressed and cry just because you lost a game, there is basically no hope for you.

If there was a teammate like this, Yuan Shen would want to kill him...

It is such a pity that the efforts of four people were ruined by one person's poor performance.

I can only say that the game of League of Legends is still a game of luck.

Mentality and team atmosphere are sometimes more important than strength.

"I don't think it's a big problem. I've studied the KOO team many times. Since version 5.18, their top laner Smeb has been the absolute core, and he is in direct opposition to IG. So the focus of today's game is also very clear. Whoever's top laner can gain an advantage and produce results will be able to take the absolute initiative!"

"As for Yuan's performance, we already know it very well. Since he joined IG, he has always maintained a very fierce offensive style. His performance in the group stage is enough to make people fall in love with such a player. The ultimate attack, the sharpest spear!! If he can pierce through KOO's operation system, it will be easy for IG to win the game!"

Wawa sighed. In fact, in the eyes of many people, Yuan Shen’s playing style is a very risky one.

Young and inexperienced people will be taught the right lesson!

But so far, no team has been able to successfully target Yuan Shen.

Whether it is infinite ganking or three-on-one tower diving, IG can come up with a good solution to protect the development of the top laner to the extreme.

"IG's mid-jungle rhythm is also very important, especially Kakao. I don't think he will have much trouble facing Hujin. They were old rivals in the OGN League last year."

"In short, come on! Today's game is a huge test for IG. If you can get through, the future will be bright! If you can't get through, it will all be gone. Come on, IG!!"

“Come on, IG!!!”

"Okay, the players in front are ready. Before that, we just promoted two star top laners who performed well in this world championship, and they each have something to say to everyone!"

"Please look at the big screen!"

As Miller finished speaking, the camera switched and Smeb appeared on the big screen.

Facing the camera, Smeb was very confident and calm. Wearing round-frame glasses, he looked very clean and cheerful. "We made a lot of mistakes during the group stage, but it was a blessing in disguise. We met IG. This was our first time to meet a team from the LPL region. I am honored to play against Yuan, the No. 1 top laner in the LPL."

"As for playing against IG, none of us expected that I would encounter it with a one-third chance, so we were really lucky."

Smeb laughed, his eyes narrowed into slits.

"Yuan, how should I describe him? He may be a very good top laner, but his style is too reckless. He has great talent, but he still needs more training. Maybe I can help him recognize his shortcomings and let him know that the LCK teams are different from the opponents they met in the group stage."

Smeb's few simple words sounded calm, but a huge wave of shock had already been set off at the scene!

"Wow??"

“So crazy??”

"Let's be honest, Smeb has the capital to be arrogant!"

"Speaking of which, Yuan is really a junior compared to him..."

"Smeb oppa!! So cool!!"

"KOO Tiger!!"

……

The fans at the scene had different reactions. Now that we have reached the quarterfinals, the proportion of European and American audiences has shrunk a lot. Although they still make up the majority, Asian faces can still be seen everywhere.

This further proves the importance of the quarterfinals. Many Chinese and Korean viewers have come from far away to support their own teams.

"Smeb! He's an old man."

PDD sighed, as a player who debuted from IM, Smeb is not as high-profile as Huni, Ssumday or Marin, and is more likely to keep his edge to a minimum.

At the beginning of the group stage, there was almost no brilliance from Smeb, but as the game progressed, the team continued to learn and improve, and the focus quickly shifted to the top lane. Not only the KOO team, but the entire Korean team's learning ability amazed him.

As for Smeb, or the KOO team, he can be said to be very familiar with it.

Starting as a substitute in IM and then moving to KOO, they quickly dominated the LCK league by taking advantage of the version, which took only one year. Although they experienced the pain of IEM9 and were criticized as a "version team" in China, they made it to the world championship in just one year.

It can be said that such a team carries a lot of setbacks and dreams, and persistence is undoubtedly the most important thing.

Maybe they don't have a star player like Faker, or a five-time veteran like Huang Xing. This team is just so bland, with every point made up of "ordinary" players like Smeb.

But now, facing IG, a team also composed entirely of newcomers, they have become veterans.

"Pre-match trash talk is all about the tension. Now it depends on how Yuan responds."

"I'm looking forward to it. The more intense the atmosphere, the more excited the audience will be!"

After Wawa finished speaking, Yuan Shen appeared on the big screen.

This was just recorded today, perhaps because of his high popularity, or perhaps because European and American audiences want to see Yuan respond to Smeb's provocation. In short, as soon as Yuan Shen appeared, cheers broke out at the scene!

"LCK top laner? I've only played against Ssumday, and to be fair, I think he's not as good as my sister-in-law. Many people say that LPL is rich in ADCs, Europe and the United States are rich in Pharaohs, and LCK is rich in top laners. But just like LCK has the most champion ADs and Pharaohs in Europe and the United States are suppressed by Faker, a region that produces a lot of top laners will not have the best top laner. Facing Smeb, I have the confidence to beat him."

"Hmm... Nervous? Not nervous at all. I have nothing to lose, so I can go into battle lightly. After all, half a year ago, I was still a loser who had been rejected in various trials."

Facing the camera, Yuan Shen smiled happily.

(End of this chapter)