The Sumail signing is huge. Ana was the main reason they won TI8 and while Topson stepped up big time during TI9, I feel like they need that X factor in the safelane. And Sumail is just that.

Now lets see who they're gonna pick up for the offlane. That's a hard piece to find, right now.

warrior4093

100 Posts

January 29 2020 15:23 GMT

#1382

On January 29 2020 23:24 Julmust wrote:
The Sumail signing is huge. Ana was the main reason they won TI8 and while Topson stepped up big time during TI9, I feel like they need that X factor in the safelane. And Sumail is just that.

Now lets see who they're gonna pick up for the offlane. That's a hard piece to find, right now.

Ceb cant be replaced , i mean there is no offlaner with same skill set and game knowledge as him, having him in game while playing is an immense advantage in itself , hopefully they pick someone that i closer to his caliber .

Rufus Dupres

Germany1071 Posts

January 29 2020 16:10 GMT

#1383

Same you can say for Jerax as four. I would say only Cr1t, GH, Yapzor, fy and maybe DJ/TIMS are nearly having the same qualities/impact like J-God on their team.

nojok

France15845 Posts

January 29 2020 16:55 GMT

#1384

I would welcome some new faces from the pub crowd so they could transition with notail. Very few captains have this ability to introduce a pub player to the pro scene. Ceb tried for years without making it, it's even more telling than the introduction of miracle or topson to the pro scene.

nanaoei

3358 Posts

January 29 2020 19:39 GMT

#1385

s4 comeback incoming, let's go

saocyn

United States937 Posts

January 29 2020 20:22 GMT

#1386

On January 30 2020 00:23 warrior4093 wrote:

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I 2nd this. His ability to read the enemy and get in their head which was revealed during True Sight really just cemented to me he is one of a kind. The fact he can run circles around Kuro and his team was just eye opening.

Rufus Dupres

Germany1071 Posts

January 29 2020 20:40 GMT

#1387

Saksa and midone as new offlaner. Interesting choice but if midone can transition to his role like former midplayers(S4, Fata and to a degree Ramzes) this may work out. The skills are definitely there and I can't wait to see them in action during the forthcoming qualifiers.

Sapaio

Denmark2037 Posts

January 30 2020 04:25 GMT

#1388

Sumail, Topson and Midone never seen a group of more flashy carries. Think Midone should have every chance to make transition with Ceb being the coach, he should be one of the best teachers and sparring partners for an offlaner around.

Wineandbread

United States2065 Posts

January 30 2020 14:54 GMT

#1389

I'm very interested in seeing this new OG play.

I mean, Jerax, ana, and Ceb are definitely huge shoes to fill, but the talent on the team shouldn't be in question at the very least. Ceb staying as coach will be huge for them, watching TI9 true sight really confirmed for me his significant role on the team, on or off the active roster.

Assuming they do well though it'll be weird when ana decides to come back for the next season. But I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there lol

Rufus Dupres

Germany1071 Posts

January 30 2020 15:55 GMT

#1390

On January 30 2020 23:54 Wineandbread wrote:
Assuming they do well though it'll be weird when ana decides to come back for the next season. But I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get there lol

Topson will retire after his third undefeated run at TI due to lack of competition and being the epitome of coolness after his transformation from Topson to Godson to Chadson. Sumail going back to mid to give ana the carry slot. Valve will release the order that Notail is not allowed to leave the base anymore to give other teams at least a glimmer of hope to defeat OG at TI. Mark my words!

Meta

United States6225 Posts

February 01 2020 23:51 GMT

#1391

This team is a super group the likes of which hasn't been seen since the original secret lineup. I hope they live up to expectations.

Kelefei2016

Papua New Guinea504 Posts

February 03 2020 06:30 GMT

#1392

I just wonder who is the map creater? Who design the map, icefrog? Who is icefrog? Is ceb ice frog?

VelJa

France1109 Posts

February 04 2020 16:03 GMT

#1393

Am I the only one that is not feeling MidOne ?
I don't know the guy tbh & it's look like his profile not the same as other. He did not make the trip to OG night..

Anyway they know what they are doing so np but ... prove me wrong MidOne

saocyn

United States937 Posts

February 05 2020 19:05 GMT

#1394

On February 05 2020 01:03 VelJa wrote:
Am I the only one that is not feeling MidOne ?
I don't know the guy tbh & it's look like his profile not the same as other. He did not make the trip to OG night..

Anyway they know what they are doing so np but ... prove me wrong MidOne

no you're not the only one. I also don't feel like midone fits. I've been watching his pubs with sumail and topson lately and...he feeds... ALOT.

There's also no noticeable big brain plays either. I could understand the feeding if it was to setup something major but...he just dies a lot for no apparent reason.

IMO he has the largest shoe to fill...Ceb wasn't "amazing" but his insight to the game and his ability to coordinate was what made him a threat. I don't feel like midone has any of these things.

Sapaio

Denmark2037 Posts

February 05 2020 20:29 GMT

#1395

He can understand doubts, but problems in pubs after going offlane isn't a big deal. Just see him as much more flashy then being the one buying team items. And Ceb is still with OG as Coach so his insights are still there.
Also i think NoTails insights are underrated feel like after him becoming Captain they stepped up in game understanding, and also following EG i feel like his game understanding is a lot better than Fly's.

goody153

44064 Posts

February 06 2020 13:00 GMT

#1396

Are they playing open qualis ? or did they not violate anything and do they qualify the closed qualis immediately ?

Sapaio

Denmark2037 Posts

February 06 2020 15:41 GMT

#1397

They don't show as direct invite. But 2 spot for open in the closed out og 8, also one of those spot is for NiP i think they are going for NA but not sure.