You actually want me to...

"Please feel free to speak."

"In our eyes, every professional player is a card. The so-called BP game is just about playing the cards in your hand more reasonably and better based on the version, that is, the difference in gameplay."

"This is also where your viewpoint contradicts mine."

"Often, not all poker games use the Joker. Sometimes, the Joker is just a dispensable utility card. But never forget that in certain situations, the Joker can be a trump card that surpasses the Ace."

Integration: Chapter Thirty-Two: Ultimate Torture

The match against VG was also exceptionally difficult for this new TES team.

Unlike the original world's 369+ Karsa, the introduction of Mythic items in the early stages of Season 11 significantly increased both damage and pace, leading to the most direct problem that teams became increasingly reliant on commanders.

simply put.

The strategy is either to completely crush the opponent online or to use terrifying macro-management to completely outmaneuver them. Once the mid-game enters a chaotic battle or a 50/50 situation, it can easily turn what should be a sure-win situation into a gamble.

That's the downside of having the Seer play.

He lacks the ability to command effectively and is not confident enough to initiate team fights and gain an advantage. Even with JKL assisting him, he always seems to be a step behind in command.

This has nothing to do with his own ability, but it has a lot to do with the fact that he has always been a benchwarmer, especially when the mid and bottom lanes are being held back by the opposing team's strong players. In this situation, the commander's sensitivity to the top and jungle becomes crucial.

It's worth mentioning iboy+Hang's situation during this period.

First of all, iboy is a laning player because his characteristics are quick reaction and big heart. Back then, he was the only one who could react to the 10,000 gold highlight. However, apart from these two advantages, he is generally not good at anything else, and it is obvious that he lost his fighting spirit after the World Championship that year.

Then why bother mentioning it specifically?

Because at this point in time, this guy is the best Samira player in the LPL.

With just his quick reflexes, strong mentality, and signature Samira, he was already capable of maintaining a 50/50 chance against JKL and Prophet in lane. As for Hang, it's fair to say that all support players debut with the same template of fame.

What about Luo's stunning appearance on the battlefield, with his graceful feathers, making a grand entrance and charging into the enemy ranks to protect his teammates; what about his Thresh's ability to outmaneuver and slay amidst a sea of ​​enemies, his Death Sentence deciding the course of battle; what about his reserved nature in life but his skillful roaming in the game, acting as the team's guardian angel—it's all the same old story.

What about the real him?

Two words: Not bad.

He has the awareness a support player should have, and he knows the heroes a support player should be able to play, but if you insist on pointing out any strengths, it's hard to say. As for weaknesses, they are a matter of experience and knowledge, which can only be addressed with time and opportunity.

Of course, despite this, he is also a rising star support in the LPL that year, at least he won't drag the AD down.

The opposing AD carry and support are both strong, so the Prophet will naturally face a lot of pressure in lane.

For someone used to sitting on the sidelines, suddenly stepping into the game and facing online pressure while simultaneously managing two lanes and giving commands, especially when their playstyle clashes with their teammates, feels like a girl seeking thrills by getting drunk late at night, only to accidentally wander into a fancy bar and discover that there isn't a single Häagen-Dazs ice cream for her.

It was a complete waste of time and effort.

Seeing TES on the big screen putting up a completely different level of play against VG, even though they knew the club was just practicing, the fans were starting to get restless. Ultimately, they came expecting a stomp or entertaining game, not this kind of amateurish matchup.

[Quick! Go and bring up my imperial tablet!]

Stop experimenting with lineups like that, Gil did the same thing last year, and it still resulted in the rebounding king playing every game.

[What about TES's operations? Is this how you use the FMVP in your team?]

[Damn it, guys, that bastard Banhuang just updated with a video of himself eating snacks in the background, what the hell!]

After seeing Roland's Weibo post, a large number of fans were immediately upset. It should be noted that most LPL matches are played in the afternoon to evening, which is right around dinner time. They were originally the ones who would watch the show while eating.

result...

After you posted that tweet, everyone was originally planning to come and see you, but you've turned into a source of amusement too?

What's even more outrageous is...

This guy eats better than them!

Looking at the endless baskets of takeout tea and snacks, even the audience members who were the organizers instantly darkened their faces. You know, in Guangdong Province, unless you make a name for yourself, you'll only have endless Longjiang braised pork trotters and endless shouts of "Diao Mao" (a derogatory term for someone who is arrogant and disrespectful).

The gap is too big.

"Are you trying to stir up trouble with this Weibo post?" Seeing Roland's actions, Lao Guo quietly stuffed a chicken foot into his mouth, then stared intently at the camera angle next to the big screen. If he noticed anything amiss, he would immediately put down his chopsticks and resume normalcy.

Although chicken feet are really delicious, saving face is more important.

"You don't understand, I'm actually doing this for the good of the club."

"what?"

"As long as I personally take the lead and set the tone, no one online will try to stir up trouble for us. This move, this move, is called taking the initiative!"

Lao Guo: ......

Seeing his team win the first game like they were constipated, and then lose the second game in a quick, silly, and smooth way, even if White Crescent was as magnanimous as he was, he couldn't continue to look at this situation with a straight face.

"Ah Ban, get ready, it's your turn next."

"Huh? Why did you let me out for the third game? Everyone knows our TES's legendary 3-1 victory, we're definitely going to win the third game, okay?!"

"Stop messing around, I told you to go up, so go up."

"But coach..."

"Hmm?" The white crescent moon raised its head and looked at it with a slightly puzzled expression.

"Well, I've almost finished my snacks, but I haven't had time for my main course yet. I just put the fried dough sticks into the porridge. How about we wait a bit longer?"

"Get out! Get out of here right now! If you don't win this third round, I'll send you and your body to the grave tonight!!!"

......

When the TES team came out from backstage again, the team's "Prophet" had quietly been replaced by Roland, who had a gloomy face. Despite being surprised by TES's sudden roster change, the commentators still gave the team plenty of face.

"Wow, TES must have felt threatened by VG, so they've brought out their ace."

"To be honest, without Aban, TES just doesn't feel the same, you know?"

"The problem is that if Aban plays, VG's draft will be very difficult."

Outside the arena, several commentators were going back and forth trying to help Roland create a sophisticated image, while inside the arena, Roland had a long face and looked very uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright, it's not like someone's starving you."

"No, you don't understand. Fried dough sticks are the best when they're freshly cooked in porridge. By the time this game is over, they'll be all mushy."

"No...you threw the fried dough sticks in to soften them, didn't you?"

"Yes, but I want it crispy."

"If you want it crispy, why did you put the fried dough sticks into the porridge?"

"Because I need to soak it until it softens!"

Ah Le, Knight, and Ha Huang: ...

Integration: Chapter Thirty-Three: So you're actually quite modest all the time?

On the VG players' stage, the group of players looked at the ID "TES丶Ban" on the screen, and they couldn't help but feel a little scared.

"Um... they wouldn't use nuclear weapons to attack us, would they? That's giving us a bit too much credit."

"Stop talking now, let's ban the scarecrow first. It's scarier than a crow."

"What about the crows? Were they really released?"

"Let's release it first and see? It seems like there aren't any suitable Mythic items for Raven in this version?"

Really.

If it were just a prediction, then VG's ban slots, though tight, would still be barely enough. But to put up something so demoralizing is really inhumane.

VG has been a pushover for so long, and it's rare for them to rise up and challenge for the championship in the Demacia Cup. But they ran into TES halfway through. Do you think it was easy for them?

Even if you're unwilling, the competition still has to be played.

First round of bans:

TES: Samira, Olaf, Zoe

VG: Fiddlesticks, Taliyah, Pantheon

One round of PICK:

TES: Graves, Leona, Ezreal

VG: Miss Fortune, Ornn, Hecarim

No one expected that Roland, who only came on in the middle of the semifinals, would pick an unremarkable support champion, Leona, as his second pick, which completely stunned the VG team who had planned to save the support position for Conter.

However, they really were obsessed.

Roland was able to perform well as a support mage in the All-Star game because it was an All-Star event, where everyone was more focused on having fun than on the actual competition, making it easier to give him opportunities.

But in reality, if you really get serious, no one can truly reverse the version.

What's going on with the S11 Mythic item meta right now? Sunfire Cape is incredibly strong. Any hero who can build Sunfire Cape should just go for it. With its passive fully stacked, it can charge into the enemy backline, becoming both tanky and dealing damage, and tank items are generally cheap.

Under this trend, support heroes are simply not as effective or powerful as hard supports.

Second round of bans: Aatrox, Camille, Sett, Thresh

Second round of PICK:

VG picked Troll Warlord as their fourth pick.

TES's lineup only has Leona as a frontliner, so they will definitely add a fighter or tank later. Either way, they can easily deal with it by picking Trundle, which is like picking it instead of banning it. Anyway, the Ezreal + Leona combination is not too strong, and their bot lane should be able to withstand the pressure.

TES's fourth and fifth picks: Weapon + Sylas

VG's last pick: Ryze

So far

TES: Top lane Jax, Jungle Graves, Mid lane Sylas, Bot lane Ezreal + Leona

VG: Top lane Ornn, Jungle Hecarim, Mid lane Ryze, Bot lane Miss Fortune + Trundle

The strengths and weaknesses of the lineups are immediately apparent.

TES focuses on early and mid-game dominance and lane pressure, while VG emphasizes team fights. Historically, weaker teams have always assumed this lineup and playstyle when playing against stronger teams, just like a few years ago when LPL could only compete with LCK in team fights. This was a completely unsurprising ban/pick.

Of course, TES still came out slightly ahead, as the enemy's ultimate abilities were very effective against Sylas, except for Ryze.