[PC] League of Legends

[Mach56gs]

Spoiler for FNC/TSM:

Finally someone exposes Santorin. The dude is a good farmer but Reignover ran circles around him with his ganking.

Santorin didn't even gank top, smh.

Good job to Fnatic. Them and TSM is going to be an interesting contest as this tournament develops.

[Kafriel]

Spoiler for BJK vs SKT:

Talk about a steamroll! Huge gold difference, major top denial, SKT came out on top despite not always having the best positioning and Faker's Divide on the gate was awesome. Missed the FNC game, gonna watch tomorrow.

[Awrya]

Spoiler for BJK vs SKT:

That Emperor's Divide on the gate was such a good play, but to me the highlight play was the first blood on Faker.

Spoiler for FNC vs TSM:

Had another look at pick&ban, I thought Cassiopeia was FNC's first pick, but it was actually Urgot, which is a good flex pick. I also think that Santorin plays Sejuani/Gragas better than Rek'Sai, but picking Rek'Sai was probably more about denying Reignover one of his better champions. It's just the Gnar pick that strikes me as odd, wouldn't it be better if TSM chose a flex pick like Lissandra? Both Bjergsen and Dyrus were successful with her in LCS.

[Eisdrache]

Spoiler for TSM vs FNC:

Not to take anything away from FNC's play but TSM kinda defeated themselves. Still, my EU pride is happy :3

Spoiler for BJK vs SKT:

BJK kills Faker early and then ... does absolutely nothing with it. SKT unsurprisingly shows their massive experience and skill advantage.

Spoiler for AHQ vs EDG:

I came for teamfights and I certainly got my teamfights. Was somewhat close for a while but then EDG just ran away with it. Didn't help that Kalista built Runaan against triple tanks either.

Spoiler for TSM vs BJK:

Hi BJK. Bye BJK. Nothing much to say here aside of TSM suffocating BJK more and more the longer the game goes on.

[Mach56gs]

Originally Posted by Awrya

Spoiler for FNC vs TSM:

Had another look at pick&ban, I thought Cassiopeia was FNC's first pick, but it was actually Urgot, which is a good flex pick. I also think that Santorin plays Sejuani/Gragas better than Rek'Sai, but picking Rek'Sai was probably more about denying Reignover one of his better champions. It's just the Gnar pick that strikes me as odd, wouldn't it be better if TSM chose a flex pick like Lissandra? Both Bjergsen and Dyrus were successful with her in LCS.

Spoiler for Lissandra:

Not very meta at the moment. Not suited dealing with the tank jungler meta, and late game she falls off, while mid lane is much more accessible for late-game scalers like Azir, Cass, Kassadin, etc.

[DevilHighDxD]

Spoiler for FNC vs AHQ:

they are trying to copy EDG, but the difference between their Pony, Boar and Crab to EDG's is too big. They can't handle AHQ's aggression at all.

[Mach56gs]

Originally Posted by DevilHighDxD

Spoiler for FNC vs AHQ:

they are trying to copy EDG, but the difference between their Pony, Boar and Crab to EDG's is too big. They can't handle AHQ's aggression at all.

Spoiler for FNC/AHQ:

Candypanda's tweet pretty much sums it up, Rekkles should be happy with this game. Steelback was pretty bad this time 'round.

[DevilHighDxD]

Spoiler for EDG vs SKT:

PawN is non-existing in this match and Deft is under-performing. PawN should not be playing Lulu in the mid, like ever again unless you're Faker. PawN suck at Lulu even at LPL. Koro doing great as Gnar but Clearlove can't pressure any lane beside top.

[Mach56gs]

Originally Posted by DevilHighDxD

Spoiler for EDG vs SKT:

PawN is non-existing in this match and Deft is under-performing. PawN should not be playing Lulu in the mid, like ever again unless you're Faker. PawN suck at Lulu even at LPL. Koro doing great as Gnar but Clearlove can't pressure any lane beside top.

Spoiler for EDG vs SKT:

I blame it on allowing the Kalista to go up against a weak laner like Tristana. Really hurt the team and Trist was really their only champ that would be able to do damage in teamfights.

[DevilHighDxD]

Originally Posted by Mach56gs

Spoiler for EDG vs SKT:

I blame it on allowing the Kalista to go up against a weak laner like Tristana. Really hurt the team and Trist was really their only champ that would be able to do damage in teamfights.

Spoiler for EDG vs SKT:

Yeah, jinx was there so I don't know why Deft pick Trist over it. Two matches and the Koreans are already disappointing. :/

[Kyero Fox]

I dunno why I expect news or new champions when the topic is bumped, its always Esports. XD

[Kafriel]

The MSI is quite exciting though! Lots of innovative plays and quite a few hyped matches, there's a lot of entertainment in it...then again, it has been a long time since the last champion release and Bard was shiet.

[Kotohono]

Originally Posted by Kyero Fox

I dunno why I expect news or new champions when the topic is bumped, its always Esports. XD

Well there is rumormill going on next champion...

Spoiler for Rumors/supposed leaks/unconfirmed stuff:

Supposedly named "Ekko" with this selection quote roughly off PBE sound file "Doesn't matter how much time you have, what really matter is how you use your time." according to a supposed leaker, the rumor are the champion is sword wielder with time power not clear or specific if male or female, and their ult is suppose to reverse the last 4 seconds around them or something .

[Eisdrache]

I'm looking for a new support to learn after Janna. I have a fairly good understanding of what everyone is supposed to do but disengage/keep people safe champions suit me the best since I'm more of a passive player. After looking through the list only Zyra somewhat seems similar but perhaps one of you has a good suggestion?

[Kafriel]

Ult-wise, Bard would be the closest, since it offers an unblockable instant lockdown...but he can't trade for his life and you WILL have to roam a bit, so if your jungler gets invaded, you may be in for a surprise, even with journey in your kit. Utility-wise, Lux and Morgana are pretty amazing, they have a root and a shield (while Morg's shield blocks CC, Lux's is a double multi-target shield) and their presence in combat can make a difference, at least in skirmishes. Morgana is an excellent Leona counter-pick and Lux works wonders against guys like Alistar. Learning them is easy, they're relatively cheap, you got nothing to lose.

Zyra is an offensive support, she can definitely make plays with her ADC early and mid-game, especially if your ADC is Ashe (arrow->growth=killz) but I've had my share of flak for plant kills when our adc couldn't take the kill. Not that I should have, since an assist is always better than nothing, but you get the point.

Objectively speaking though, Thresh is the best support in LoL. Hook aside, he has this amazing lantern that can cross an entire team over walls, his Box is solid although not as defining as monsoon and flay will allow him to keep up with the enemy support in terms of trading, at least.

[DevilHighDxD]

Can someone pls explain to me how did we even win this game XD.

[Mach56gs]

Forg1ven stepping down from SK into substitute role, CandyPanda back in the mix.

Incarnati0n confirmed for C9.

Stupid SK management making it very hard for me as a fan. In some sense it's a plus since CandyPanda cannot be corralled with 3 bans.... But probably because the opponent wouldn't even consider banning him out. Candypanda is good... Not Forg1ven, and the bottom lane teams are no pushover at the moment. Maybe him being able to take Sivir and the likes away from Hjarman will be good.... Maybe....

But when you go up against international competition Forg1ven's the guy you should have gone for.

I'm disappointed. From what Innerflame and others have said, Forg1ven wasn't that bad attitude-wise and was close with Nrated. I'm dumbfounded why anyone would want him out.

The curse of the 1-season roster swap strikes again. Can't management understand that maybe an actual ^#%*ing coach and some time would have helped the SK line-up grow as a team? (Innerflame served as both manager AND coach. Two separate jobs meant for two separate people if you ask me).

[DevilHighDxD]

Spoiler for EDG vs FNC:

EDG is just toying with Fnatic...

[Witch of Uncertainty]

EU and NA = Trash.
Love the twitch chat.

Still, Fnatic was crushed. Hard.

[Awrya]

So, EDG #REKT FNC hard, and FNC #REKT TSM hard, so the logical conclusion is EDG #*** TSM?
God have mercy on BJK, they are definitely unlucky to face EDG today after this performance.