LOL: What does it mean to torture players?

Abu commented: "It's not bad, at least there is a give and take."

"Don't forget what I just told you. Give us more suggestions during the review."

Soon, the EDG players returned to the lounge. Five of them looked a little depressed, and Meiko was comforting the others.

Abu called out, "Come over here first, let's review the game."

So everyone came over and Abu began to adjust the progress bar, starting from the first wave of mistakes.

Abu looked back at the factory manager, who then began to explain. Jiejie listened and nodded, like a student.

After the factory manager finished speaking, Iboy also interjected a few words.

Su Mo remained silent.

When the review was over, Su Mo still didn't say anything.

Abu looked at Su Mo and said, "Xiao Mo, do you have anything to say about the top lane? You can give Ray some pointers."

Su Mo said, "I think it's good to have fun, just don't feel stressed."

Su Mo's words caught everyone in EDG by surprise.

But no one dared to question whether there was really no problem at all.

Su Mo looked at the factory director: "The factory will watch your performance next time."

So after a short break, the second game began. This time, EDG made a substitution and the factory manager was substituted in.

It becomes three old people leading two new people.

The players come on stage and enter the BP.

The factory manager directly picked out Rek'Sai, and Su Mo commented: "Is the factory serious? They've even picked out Rek'Sai."

The hero Rek'Sai is all about brains and jungle planning, which is where Zzai is strong.

At the same time, Rek'Sai is also very powerful in the jungle in the early stage, and can counter-jungle without thinking when encountering a weak jungler.

In the bottom lane, Neeko was banned by the opponent, and Hope got Lucian.

At this moment, Su Mo's cell phone rang. He took it out and saw that it was a message from the Mozi Interactive Entertainment Studio group. He clicked it and took a look.

Luo Xin: "Brother Mozi, you didn't go? Is that really okay?"

Su Mo: "It's okay, let's watch the factory manager perform, he will be able to perform well."

After the BP was over, Abu came back and asked, "Xiao Mo, do you think we can win this round?"

Su Mo took a look at Snake's lineup, and Sofm got Olaf.

Su Mo said, "Sofm is definitely not inferior in the jungle. Olaf is strong in combat, but Sofm is not good at ganking Olaf. I feel that it is very likely that Snake has the advantage in the jungle, but there are problems in the lanes."

Entering the game screen, the director gave a shot to the factory manager.

At this time, no one knew what the factory manager was saying. He kept talking for a long time, as if he was planning tactics.

Iboy joked: "Has the factory manager been so nagging before? Is it because there are newcomers, so he wants to show off."

Su Mo replied: "It's very likely."

Abu said: "I guess it's mainly because you didn't play, Xiao Mo. If you played, you would definitely be the main focus and let you set the pace."

Just as Su Mo thought, Clearlove had a good rhythm in this game and was always doing things, while Sofm, although he was defeated by Clearlove in the jungle, had a lot of suppression in last hitting.

But these are the results of teammates taking on the pressure. In the end, the other players on Snake's team developed very badly, and only the jungler developed on his own.

The game then entered the mid-game and Snake was defeated.

EDG began to expand its advantage.

However, just when everyone thought that EDG could win the game, Hope's Lucian suddenly made a move. He used the E skill to rush forward to attack the opposing ADC, but was killed by Snake's rushing team.

Snake took the opportunity to kill the big dragon.

Abu was dumbfounded. "No, what's going on? Is he crazy? He can win the game with a steady performance, but he wants to rush in and give up?"

Su Mo said: "It's normal for young people to like to show off themselves."

EDG had to try to grab the Baron with four players, but Sofm's punishment was very stable, and Zz1tai failed to grab the Baron and gave away the kill himself, completely reversing the situation.

The situation became Snake's advantage, Snake held a meeting to fight back, and outrageous things happened again.

Last time, Hope was too aggressive and was killed by the opponent. This time, he didn't dare to output. He dodged when his teammates were beaten, resulting in EDG's inability to win the team battle and the game was ended in one wave.

Abu was so angry that he was fuming: "What is Hope doing? His mental quality is too poor, ah!"

Considering that Hope is still a newcomer, Abu can only control his temper.

So, EDG lost to Snake, which was something most people didn't expect.

After all, Snake's current lineup is generally not favored, and Snake is positioned as a mid-level team.

The so-called mid-level teams naturally cannot make it into the top five.

As for EDG, their position was at least in the top three, so losing to Snake was definitely a surprise.

Soon, the five people who had played in the last game came back. The factory manager's face looked a little ugly, as if he had eaten a fly.

The early game was so good, but who would have thought that the ADC would suddenly give up and end the game.

This is the mentality of a jungler.

Su Mo greeted: "Factory, how do you feel?"

The factory manager said nothing and just kept shaking his head.

Abu said: "Today's game is over. Judging from the current situation, we still have a lot to improve. We should hurry up and train. Although it is only the spring season, time flies."

"There aren't that many games in a season for you to practice, so cherish every chance you get to play."

Su Mo glanced at Hope. Hope was hiding at the back and didn't dare to come out. It seemed like he was dealt a heavy blow.

Everyone at EDG packed up their stuff, left the game venue together, and went back to review the game, followed by training.

While everyone else was playing a training match, Su Mo entered the forum and took a look.

As expected, there is a lot of curses in the forum now.

"What kind of geniuses did EDG find? Hope is such a gift."

"It's better to have Iboy. If it doesn't work, let Iboy go. Don't waste other people's expressions."

"I feel that Ray is also quite mediocre. He wins and loses without any effort."

"I am quite satisfied with this Jiejie. I think he is a good candidate."

"That's enough. I'm just a piece of trash that was played around by Sofm."

Su Mo was not surprised. As long as he didn't perform well in a game, there would be a lot of criticism online.

The ability to withstand pressure is an essential quality for professional players. This ability to withstand pressure not only refers to the arena, but also in real life, especially in the public opinion field.

Suddenly, Abu's voice came: "The production of last year's champion skin went very smoothly. We already have a prototype. I received a demonstration video from Riot. You can take a look at it when you have time and then give your suggestions for revisions."

Hearing this, last year's champion team was eager to receive the video from Abu. Su Mo received the demonstration video of the champion skin EDG Akali.

Su Mo clicked on the video and saw the character model first. The black and white clothes were similar to the EDG team logo.

There are many details about the character. For example, there is a letter "O" on the mask, and the lines on the forehead and the eyes form an "M", which is Su Mo's ID!

If you are in the game, you may have to zoom in to see it clearly.

He started to demonstrate the moves. First, he returned to the city. He formed a seal on the spot. When the countdown was about to end, he threw an E skill towards the polar region. Falcon Dance! Then he flew over and disappeared! He appeared in the fountain the next second.

It's actually linked to skills.

"Interesting." Su Mo commented.

Continue to look back and see the dance demonstration. Suddenly, the character shrinks a little. A Lucian and a Gragas appear in front of her. Akali uses the second ultimate and Gragas rushes towards her. Akali retreats with her E skill to avoid it and uses the Falcon Dance on Lucian.

This scene was too familiar to Su Mo! Isn't this the famous scene "Flying Thunder God"?

Riot actually put this operation into the champion skin!
Although the characters are all smaller in size, it is still very clear that it is indeed the Flying Thunder God wave.

After killing Lucian instantly, an EDG logo was also revealed.

"Okay." Su Mo was quite satisfied. This designer was very attentive.

Then came the skill demonstration. The Q skill was more gorgeous, and after the W skill was activated, there was a translucent EDG icon below.

The E skill is fine when it doesn't hit, but when it hits a hero, a bloody kunai will appear above the opponent's head, which seems to be a warning of death.

As for the ultimate move, there are relatively few special effects, and it is completely in black and white, highlighting a solemn atmosphere.

Su Mo thought, Akali is a ninja after all, she usually does assassinations quietly, so it would be inappropriate to make her look too fancy.

However, there is a pentakill special effect at the end!

After Akali completes a pentakill, the opponent's screen will suddenly go dark. Although it will not affect the observation of the game process, it creates an atmosphere that Akali must be very fat if she can get a pentakill, and a fat Akali puts a lot of pressure on the C.

With this special effect, the psychological pressure is even greater.

After reading it, Su Mo turned around and said, "There's nothing wrong with my Akali."

The factory manager complained: "Why do I feel like you have no skin problems? I have a lot of problems."

Su Mo smiled: "Maybe it's because my requirements are relatively low."

The factory manager denied it, "Of course not. My requirements are not high. Besides, your skin was obviously the best last year. How could it be because your requirements were low?"

Abu smiled and said, "The answer to this question is actually very simple. Guess how many employees at Riot Games are fans of Xiao Mo?"

"It would definitely be more work to help your idol make skins, right?"

After Abu said this, Su Mo suddenly understood why so many of his personal elements were added to this skin. In fact, other skins usually only have one signature related to the champion player.

After the champion skin issue was settled, the EDG team continued training.

The spring season continues as usual. In the first half month, all major clubs have been rotating and testing.

Therefore, the ranking list is very confusing, with no clear gap between the teams, and each major team has its own wins and losses.

A team that has won three games in a row may suddenly lose to a team that has lost three games in a row. It is so unstable.

This also applies to EDG. After all, EDG is also playing rotation and Su Mo rarely appears on the court.

It was not until the middle of the spring season, entering the second half, that all the major clubs began to stabilize. After all, if they want to compete for a place in the playoffs, they have to work hard.

LPL game scene, backstage, in the EDG lounge.

The EDG members put down their things and found a place to sit down.

Before Su Mo could even sit down, Abu walked up to him and said, "Xiao Mo, we must win this BO3, otherwise we will be under too much pressure in the rest of the schedule. We are now in fifth place, which is not the position we should be in for EDG."

Su Mo nodded: "Well, I'll try my best."

Abu was anxious: "It's not a matter of trying our best, it's about ensuring victory!"

"Recently, the fans and the boss have been very emotional. Our results are indeed not good. I'm counting on you."

Abu patted Su Mo's shoulder and spoke earnestly.

Now EDG's fans are frantically questioning EDG's rotation strategy. Abu doesn't even dare to go online because he will be scolded if he does.

And it’s different from before. Before, the rotation was Su Mo’s idea, but now it’s Abu’s own idea, mainly to give newcomers as many learning opportunities as possible.

But the fans won’t allow it. After all, EDG is the double champion, and fans have high expectations and low tolerance for losing games.

The factory manager came over and called out, "Xiao Mo, you should know JDG's mid laner, Zoom. He's very strong."

Su Mo nodded: "And then?"

The factory manager continued: "I am worried that you can't win. If you feel that the laning pressure is too great, you can ask Jiejie to go to the top lane to help you more."

Su Mo laughed: "You're trying to provoke me, right? You think I'll fall for it?"

The factory manager shrugged: "I can't help it if you say so. Anyway, don't hold it in. If you really feel that you can't win, ask your teammates for help. We are all a team, and it's only right to help each other."

Su Mo watched the factory director acting quietly. Was this a way of provoking him?

Soon, the factory director couldn't act anymore, the corners of his mouth started to tremble and he was about to laugh out loud.

Su Mo looked at Jiejie and said, "Xiaojie, just play your own game and don't listen to the factory's nonsense."

Jiejie nodded.

On the other side, in the JDG lounge, the JDG players were discussing.

Mid laner Yagao said: "The EDG official blog gave today's starting lineup. Mozi is going to play, and he's the top laner. Do you feel any pressure?"

Yagao looked at the slightly plump man next to him. Although he was a little fat, he had an extraordinary bearing, with a hint of dominance between his brows, and at the same time, a hint of immaturity.

Zoom, JDG's starting top laner!

"It's okay." Zoom's answer was very simple.

Yagao came over and teased, "Are you okay? Let me see if you pissed yourself."

Zoom blocked Yagao's hand and responded, "I think you should worry about whether the mid lane will be destroyed. Scout has strong suppression in the lane."

Yagao seemed very confident: "It's okay, I can handle it. I can't beat him, but can't I develop well?

"Besides, I've watched his games at least eight out of ten times. As long as I see what hero he gets, I can immediately know how he's going to play."

Yagao is not bragging when he said this. In fact, Scout has become a mentor to many mid laners and players. After all, he is a double-champion mid laner, and many people watch his games and RANK to learn and improve.

Green Hair, the support, came over and said, "Yagao, I'll help you in the middle lane. Aren't they going to put Hope in the bottom lane? This guy doesn't seem to be very good. We don't have much pressure in the bottom lane."

Yagao was so happy now: "No problem, come and see how I trick Scout!"

Seeing that the time was almost up, Zoom stood up and shook his legs: "Fight well and defeat EDG."

"Oh my god!" Yagao exclaimed.

The tone was too bland, as if defeating EDG was not something worth talking about loudly. (End of this chapter)