Also important (for us), LS is probably just an analyst. Poor guy got shafted so hard, regardless of whether you like him or not. But I guess this is the better role for him, not a coach position which requires leadership qualities.

Really sad to see Perkz leaving for NA, massive loss for EU. If G2 manages to win Worlds without him, it will be such a bittersweet moment.

Slusher

United States19143 Posts

November 13 2020 15:37 GMT

#306

Perkz to NA is the bad ending

Uldridge

Belgium5093 Posts

November 13 2020 17:58 GMT

#307

I don't think so. It'll make NA more competitive, while also potentially boosting EU further. You could definitely see Perkz being not in his place as an adc at times, even if he synergized so well with the team. He'd make pathing or positioning errors, where others just wouldn't, I think.
I just hope G2 finds an adc that can gel as well with them as Perkz did.
Also, Nemesis will be gone for Fnatic, which means another (hopefully) upgrade for their roster. Seems like NA could have 2 quarter/semi finalists and EU as well. 2021 could be a very spicy year for the West.

DarkCore

Germany4194 Posts

November 13 2020 19:06 GMT

#308

Eh, I wouldn't be so hopeful. CN is going to churn out at least 2 new superteams, I'm expecting iG to cobble something together and some middle of the pack LPL team to claw up to TES and JDG (not to mention that Suning has already done that). In KR, DWG will continue to dominate and there's a good chance some LCK super team will be created in the hopes of beating them.

If Perkz joins C9, it might be the best NA team in a while and they could definitely make quarters at Worlds, but I don't see the other NA teams picking up the pace. Same with EU, G2 has to first find a new ADC and FNC needs a world class mid laner (Nemesis is better than most LEC mid laners) , it's not garaunteed they will find replacements. And the EU rookie teams fell flat at Worlds this year, nothing indicates they are going to dramatically improve.

Slusher

United States19143 Posts

November 13 2020 19:17 GMT

#309

Perkz to an EU contender would do way more to strengthen the west, but I don’t blame him either.

Uldridge

Belgium5093 Posts

November 13 2020 21:45 GMT

#310

FNC, G2, C9 and TL are the only 4 Western teams we need to perform anyway.

Sent.

Poland9295 Posts

November 13 2020 22:24 GMT

#311

TSM needs to be good enough to qualify for Worlds and MSI

Barely anyone jokes about CLG today, when it's hard to remember the last time they were good. Would suck if TSM followed their steps.

Gahlo

United States35172 Posts

November 13 2020 23:44 GMT

#312

On November 14 2020 04:17 Slusher wrote:
Perkz to an EU contender would do way more to strengthen the west, but I don’t blame him either.

Isn't really his choice. He had to be bought out.

chipmonklord17

United States11944 Posts

November 13 2020 23:51 GMT

#313

Rumor is Fnatic approached G2 and they refused to even talk to them, so like said above he didn't have much choice

Sent.

Poland9295 Posts

November 14 2020 01:22 GMT

#314

Perkz might be a more versatile mid than Nemesis, but I think Fnatic would be worse than G2 even if they had Perkz. Like, even if Nemesis was G2's mid and Caps was their adc.

Were there any rumors about who might be G2's new adc? I think I saw someone mention Upset, but that was probably just a baseless wish.

DarkCore

Germany4194 Posts

November 14 2020 10:03 GMT

#315

Is it really baseless? G2 needs a new ADC, they have a load of money from selling Perkz, Upset is probably not too happy with his team's performance so far (last place ffs), why wouldn't G2 or Upset consider each other? Maybe Astralis will reject offers, but imo Upset to G2 is more realistic that Rekkles rumors.

Point is G2 needs a strong ADC, if Carlos sells Perkz and gets a budget player the fanbase meltdown will be just as bad as what you are seeing with T1, and probably hit his brand massively.

chipmonklord17

United States11944 Posts

November 14 2020 15:14 GMT

#316

Speaking of Fnatic rumors, Nisqy to Fnatic. Not gonna lie I don't really see the point in restarting your team synergy to swap between Nemesis and Nisqy because I think they're both pretty close in skill level. I guess there's a chance more swaps are coming anyway if Rekkles/Hyli does get an offer he can't refuse.

Actually in retrospect, the team's biggest problem was their terrible synergy that they didn't even overcome until the TES series. So never mind

Slusher

United States19143 Posts

November 14 2020 18:37 GMT

#317

the way Nisqy played for blabber seems like a great fit for a team with Selfmade

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Poland9295 Posts

November 14 2020 19:21 GMT

#318

Going all-in on a specific playstyle is exactly what I'd expect from Fnatic. I'm in the group that doesn't rate Nisqy too highly, but he's probably one of the best options if they just want someone to be Selfmade's or Fntatic's bot lane's support.

Wonder if they even considered Jiizuke, that would be either a huge upgrade or a huge disaster.

chipmonklord17

United States11944 Posts

November 14 2020 21:38 GMT

#319

Bang, Kumo, GoldenGlue out of EG

Also for anyone who wants an update on the T1 LS situation, this is the best we have. Looks like T1 gave in to their radical fans and rescinded/never gave the offer to LS. Extremely fucked up situation all around, dude doesn't deserve to have him and his grandma tortured because a fucking video gaming team wants to hire him to do work

Redox

Germany24794 Posts

November 14 2020 23:14 GMT

#320

Yeah I honestly hate how radical a good portion of the Korean fans are. I dont like LS but I kinda wish T1 to fail now.