My buddy is actually a Cao Cao type top laner?

Chapter 218 This lineup is too much!

a few days later.

The losers' bracket matches began as scheduled.

Just as V5 had predicted, TES exposed too many weaknesses when playing against them. Redmi didn't even need to think of any special strategies; they could just copy V5's approach directly.

After a similarly intense four-game series, JDG successfully defeated TES.

They advanced to the finals of the summer season.

[The Prime Minister has fallen (crying voice)]

[As expected, TES's tactical system is still too lacking, and the top laner, Huang, has a significant opening.]

[369 has really grown up, but the problem is, there's still an alien ahead of it.]

I really liked a comment from a TES fan last year: "If you don't criticize 369, he'll join your team next year."

no way.

S12's TES is that simple.

Watch the jungler for the first 15 minutes, then start trusting the AD carry. If the AD carry makes a mistake, it's basically a 70% chance of success. If the other players suddenly have a breakout performance, they can carry the game. Otherwise, if you don't make the game more difficult, you've succeeded.

Even this style of play.

They continued this practice until S15.

Although JDG, who won the match, were overjoyed to have advanced, they were still wary of their opponent in the finals.

JDG's roster for S12 does not include any star players.

Top laner 369, jungler Kanavi, mid laner Yagao, bot laner Hope + Missing
Is this lineup really that much better than V5's?

That's not necessarily true.

Hope's playstyle throughout the playoffs emphasized avoiding mistakes and playing it safe, relying on the top, mid, and jungle to carry. But here's the problem: V5 also plays the same way, and V5's top, mid, and jungle are even stronger than JDG's. Redmi was scratching his head, completely baffled as to how to draft.

"It's not easy to lead a team."

After watching the V5 vs. TES replay again, Redmi stared at his notebook but couldn't bring himself to write anything.

Normally.

There are essentially two strategies for playing against a team like V5, which has both older and younger members.

It's a kind of thing that takes an old man to work hard, but even toothpaste can't afford to work hard to make it work.

It's a way to amuse kids, but the problem is that V5's most perverted thing is their kids.

Among the new generation of top laners, the young guys generally have flashy mechanics, but you should know that there are many veteran top laners in the league with amazing skills, it's just that they don't need to play them.

Just like 369, a single Gragas and Aatrox combo can withstand Huang's three-hit combo without needing anything else.

Playing V5 is obviously not an option.

"Is it really that hard to think about, coach?"

"Yes, it's difficult."

After taking another sip of coffee, Redmi finally responded to 369's question.

Time is running out for them, but thankfully there's coffee to keep them going. Most modern people live like this: iced Americano in the morning, stomach medicine in the afternoon, and melatonin at night—truly the ultimate lifestyle for contemporary young people.

"What about us?"

"Strictly speaking, we don't really have any particularly useful tactics. We can only play a defensive counter-attacking style because not only are we a little weaker in overall strength, but what's more troublesome is that you have no idea what other random lineups the opponent hasn't brought out yet."

To win the upper bracket, I picked up Kled.

If you say that V5 didn't have any other messy tactical systems afterward, Redmi definitely won't believe it, but what can they do if they don't believe it?

Three coaches + version of the researcher.

While others rushed to upgrade their base and technology, you were stuck at a low base level, focusing on building up your combat strength. In the end, you two only met in the finals, and you were completely outmatched by their technology. What's there to say about that?

All we can hope for is Bob's hand and the Miracle Team!
It was also after their match ended.

The canteen, packed with customers, is bustling again this weekend night.

Correct.

Because of the huge amount of traffic brought by Luo Ji.

The final episode of "Canteen Weekend Night," which was supposed to air on August 15th, was turned into a pre-final special, much to the delight of the audience.

Until the very end.
Remember: "The final showdown between V5 and JDG is just around the corner. Will the avengers V5 continue their golden journey, or will the underdog JDG successfully win the Summer Finals? I wonder what you two think, and could you also predict the score?"

Ning: "If it were me, it would definitely be V5. V5 has my old teammate Rookie, so I predict V5 can beat JDG 3-1."

Colonel: "Don't rush to say what I have to say. Remember what you said?"

Remember: "I think V5 will win. As a loyal LPL viewer, I really hope to see V5 complete the Golden Road. So I'll predict 3:2."

Senior Colonel: "Well, I have a different opinion. Coach Hongmi knows all about JDG. He knows what JDG's results were last year and what JDG's record is this year. I think Hongmi is a coach who is particularly capable of creating miracles. Listen to me, JDG 3:2V5."

Say it.

Remembering Ning's stunned reaction, the colonel performed his most classic light chest-pounding move.

audience:!!!
【It's all over, it's all fucking over.】

[Others used their basic attack, why did you immediately use your ultimate?]

[JDG: My keyboard is gushing milk, do you guys have any clue? (scratching head)]

I'm no longer the same kind of person as those who didn't watch the cafeteria livestream. Those who don't watch tonight's livestream are destined for a relatively unsuccessful life.

Even Luo Ji, who was watching the cafeteria show at the club, was dumbfounded with laughter.

The colonel is a capable person.

His regular visits to Aunt Yu Shuang's live stream to make offerings were worthwhile.

These days, this is how you show loyalty: you can't openly follow someone, you have to go around in circles and find someone's close relatives, even those you've never been related to in eight generations.

Now we have the added benefit of metaphysics.

If they still can't win, then it's definitely a problem with the team itself.

November 1st

Two days after the LCK Summer Finals ended, the LPL Summer Finals began.

The popularity of the LPL matches in S12 was still quite exaggerated.

This year.

Valorant doesn't even have a Chinese server yet, Delta Force is even less likely to be released, other FPS games have ridiculously low traffic and popularity, and Dota is practically nonexistent in terms of traffic.

Even if there are no tickets available to sell at the event.

But just hours before the start of the match.

The number of regular viewers in the live stream has already caught up with the number of viewers in the first round of the playoffs, and it is still increasing.

And sure enough, V5 ran into the JDG group, who had also arrived at the venue early, backstage on the day of the match.

This time.

Because of the distance, we didn't get close enough to chat; a quick greeting from afar was enough.
"JDG, I wonder if we'll have a chance to solo kill their bot lane today."

Xiao Yan rubbed his palms together excitedly.

He lacked confidence in solo-killing JKL and Mark. Even his solo kill in the fourth game was only possible because he had already crippled the opponent in the previous three games.

But what about Hope+Missing?

Aren't you guys supposed to be on our level?
"So confident?"

"Of course, wait until the game starts and see me slide tackle during the laning phase!"

"Ok?"

"We'll bait them into using Flash, and then call for the jungler to come down and gank."

Casa laughed as he listened.

He used to be such a mad substitute AD during his time with TES, but Luo Ji managed to make him as "stable" as a defensive turret.

He knows it.

This guy talked a lot about sliding tackles before the match, but when it really started, he wouldn't give the opponent a single chance.

present.

Both Xiao Yan and PPGOD had a formula completely clear in their minds:
Top, mid, and jungle boosting services; no feeding to carry.

soon.

As the contestants entered the venue, pre-recorded trash-talking vlogs were played first.

In the past, the finals between TES and JDG were just a bunch of pointless games. The whole thing was pretty much devoid of any offensiveness, and their fighting spirit wasn't even as strong as a few random comments copied from Hupu.

of course.

Given the nature of V5's players, they really couldn't say anything too outrageous.

Luo Ji was helpless.

They could only modify a few classic "full insurance, half hanging" statements and go along with it as a formality. They thought the statements were already very low in offensiveness, but then they saw JDG's side.

Good guy.

Even this is his most aggressive approach.

[A classic example of awkward humor.]

Alright, we've had enough of that. Take it away and bring up my final piece.

I can't wait to see if we can actually develop a Gnar in a season, or even a Gragas if that doesn't work.

[My dream: Nar? You'd better keep your word!]

The finals.

Even the commentary lineup has been changed.

It's still the classic and powerful trio of Miller, Remember, and Colonel, and Fujii has given this summer championship absolute respect.

soon.

Game start.

Unexpectedly, in just the first game, V5 capitalized on Redmi's habit of giving away a game at the start and won the game with ease.

Until the second game.

Redmi then realized something was wrong and quickly told the team to choose the blue side.

then
A round of ban:

JDG: Sylas, Poppy, Sejuani

V5: Cat, Monkey, Tsar

obviously.

Both Zeli and Gwent were released, and the fact that two of the biggest carries in the game were thrown out means that V5 actually wanted to pick Vi, because without Wukong in the jungle, Vi is the only strong pick, and JDG certainly wouldn't fall for that.

then.

A round of PICK:

JDG: Vi, Sivir, Lulu

V5: Zephyr, Taliyah, Titan

Second round of bans: Gwent, Trundle, Lissandra, and LeBlanc were all eliminated.
In their fourth pick, V5 secured Nightmare.

This Nightmare pick made Redmi frown. If it were LNG's strategy, then the fifth pick after Nightmare should be Kennen. The fact that Ahri wasn't banned in the mid lane must mean that the opponent intentionally let her through.

But he couldn't understand why they were leaving the fox behind and not taking the rock sparrow.

But the other side releases it.

There's no reason not to take Redmi.

But if you pick Taliyah, then picking Aatrox or Gnar makes the team too squishy.

Moreover, all the heroes in the top lane are placed outside.

Can 369 really withstand V5's top lane counter with Gnar, the Sword Demon?

They could have easily made a different last move than Nar.

That's the crux of the problem.

Faced with Luo Ji's skill and vast hero pool, most team coaches would have a huge headache. After a moment's thought, Redmi decided to play it safe and picked Ahri and Ornn.

So far:

JDG: Top lane Ornn, Jungle Vi, Mid lane Ahri, Bot lane Sivir + Lulu
The main point is to believe in stepping down.

However.
Just when everyone thought V5's last pick would be Kennen.

The fifth move.

V5 did indeed release a Yordle, but this Yordle doesn't wield electricity; he wields fire!
Have you ever seen a Yordle that you have to look up to?

The final pick – Rambo – was successful.

V5: Top lane Rumble, Jungle Nocturne, Mid lane Taliyah, Bot lane Zarya + Nautilus
and many more!

Redmi finally realized what was happening.

This lineup isn't just turning off the lights and illuminating the sky; it's setting the mountain on fire!

That's too much torture.

(End of this chapter)