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[TheFlow]

C9 when hai returned to play some was hype as fuck

 

[Sol Mori]

Cloud9 will not be attending IEM link.

A contributing factor was also the current uncertainty around visas and re-entry for Cloud9’s internationals since 60% of the Cloud9 League of Legends staff are foreigners on a visa to the US.

The practice excuse in the article is obviously garbage; the visa issue is definitely the real reason they're not going.

 

[TheFlow]

yea it sucks. Visas can always be a pain but thanks to Trump a lot of people don't even want to take the risk.

 

[Sol Mori]

yea it sucks. Visas can always be a pain but thanks to Trump a lot of people don't even want to take the risk.

I wanted to see how well C9 did against international competition, because TSM without doublelift lost to UoL and the new IMT roster obviously isn't doing great.

I'm guessing an invitation was probably sent to CLG since they went to worlds, but I don't think they went to an IEM event yet. TSM might have also been asked.

 

[TheFlow]

I wanted to see how well C9 did against international competition, because TSM without doublelift lost to UoL and the new IMT roster obviously isn't doing great.

I'm guessing an invitation was probably sent to CLG since they went to worlds, but I don't think they went to an IEM event yet. TSM might have also been asked.

Same. I am still going to watch though.

Also yo Flyquest vs C9 this weekend is going to be hype. Not even sure who to cheer for

 

[Kotetsu534]

Monster performance from Marin and Afreeca Freecs to take down SKT. SKT showed some weakness in those two games, where they couldn't get big leads in lane phase, allowed AFs to pull some sneaky baron plays on them and kite back from their squishy assassins and dive attempts. With much more aggressive players than usual at both top and jungle compared to the incredible SKT teams in 2013, '15 and '16 they might have more difficulties in the closer games where they'd normally rely on superior macro and team comps to win. Peanut was reduced to fairly desperate engage attempts on Rengar as neither he nor Huni could bully Spirit or Marin during lane phase.

Level of play was generally exceptional though - Kuro and Kramer both played much better than their usual and Marin was simply godly in both games. SKT made several poor mistakes in game 2, as if they were rocked a little by the challenge.

 

[Ever]

This is hard to watch. Vitality is very fortunate Origen is the way they are, because they are looking relegation tier right now.

 

[Hydrophobic]

Luckily there's two spots open for the promotion tournament, so Vitality still has a chance.

 

[Shmuppers]

vitality LUL

 

[Newt]

Not feeling the Camille mid.

 

[Hydrophobic]

Jhin stole baron with W. When all 5 of TL is alive. With smite.

 

[Vimes]

liquid

why

 

[clemenx]

Lmao -1.6k Gold. Worst Baron power play ever?

 

[clemenx]

ahahahah TL is hopeless.

 

[Vimes]

That game was a beautiful disaster

 

[Kotetsu534]

They, uh, saw Ray on a ward before he even got to bot lane and then committed to that push. They knew he would just walk up and kill their nexus and let him do it. Sums up TL's play after the first 20 minutes.

 

[NSESN]

How TL lost this game?

 

[Calvero]

jesus tl what the fuck

 

[Vimes]

Being a Liquid fan is suffering.

 

[Omnicent]

all I can say is I'm not sure if Maokai or Imapct was the better pick

 

[clemenx]

Prolly Maokai. Dumpster him already.

 

[DrProfBitseys]

Every week I come back, and every week TL disappoints me again.

 

[Omnicent]

RIP Immortals. Guess I'll enjoy the WW while I can.

 

[Sol Mori]

RIP Immortals. Guess I'll enjoy the WW while I can.

Good thing for IMT is that DIG decided to just go roll over and die. At least game 2 had an explosive ending with the MF ult to melt DIG.

Not sure which game 1 was worse. TL with the choke or DIG with the no defending anything plan.

 

[clemenx]

20-0 G2 vs Origen 😧

 

[Dekutulla]

nice nice. good on fox

 

[Ever]

I don't get Liquid. One game they take C9 to their limit and almost get the 2-0, next game they're losing to Immortals off of one play gone bad.

 

[Kotetsu534]

Looper's Singed was just too good, applying relentless pressure and even getting a trade kill when completely caught out. Froggen and Akaadian ruled game 1 on LB and Lee. I can only imagine how much Froggen is enjoying finally having strong teammates around him. I don't see them troubling FlyQuest or TSM, but they could be a solid top half team this year.

 

[Ever]

Looper's Singed was just too good, applying relentless pressure and even getting a trade kill when completely caught out. Froggen and Akaadian ruled game 1 on LB and Lee. I can only imagine how much Froggen is enjoying finally having strong teammates around him. I don't see them troubling FlyQuest or TSM, but they could be a solid top half team this year.

Agreed. Given the way they were playing last year, I'm sure a playoffs berth would be a huge success for Rick Fox and co.

 

[TheFlow]

I like P1.

Though it would be fucking amazing for both flyquest and C9 to become the top 2 teams later this year

 

[Hydrophobic]

The way Dash is talking, it sounds like he believes Jhin only crits on his fourth shot. Zeke's harbinger is not less efficient because Jhin has 3 non-guaranteed crit shots.

 

[clemenx]

Jesus Christ TL.

Has there ever been a bigger bait than that one to kill them with MF ult?

 

[TheFlow]

Watching the echo vs tsm game.

Tsm is boring but I want echo to pull the upset.

Might dip over to the P1 vs CLG game after game 1 because I haven't watched clg in a lil minute

 

[NSESN]

Gonna watch P1 vs CLG then C9 vs C9

 

[TheFlow]

Woah echo fox looking amazing. There early game is no joke

 

[clemenx]

Singed will always be hilarious. Glad he's viable.

Sucks Echo Fox gifted the 1st turred or this would be over. That ace gives them a good advantage tho.

 

[TheFlow]

Omg that kha quadra. Glad I decided to watch this game.

Also looper is great with singed. Normally you see singed splitpush but looper is using him to divide and pick off the team.

 

[clemenx]

So much fun. Echo Fox just doesn't stop.

Uhh, don't go for the Maokai.

 

[TheFlow]

MAo is such a ridiculous tank

 

[Hydrophobic]

I can't believe Echo Fox managed to close that out so well. They never let off the pedal

 

[clemenx]

HHAHAAHAH

Best bm I've ever seen.

 

[TheFlow]

Well froggen did say they were going to win but that match was so one sided.

Khan was like 13/1 at one point. If TSM doesn't ban khan or singed next game they fucked up

 

[Hydrophobic]

I think that teams should consider banning Singed in the second round a bit more often. Looper has a Singed skin for a reason. Not that he couldn't perform well on other tanks, but he really knows how to play singed

 

[TheFlow]

I think that teams should consider banning Singed in the second round a bit more often. Looper has a Singed skin for a reason. Not that he couldn't perform well on other tanks, but he really knows how to play singed

With the mao nerfs this patch I can see singed getting played every game by echo if they don't ban him.

But I felt like every member pulled their weight. Jhin had some great ults. I think this will go to game 3 though

 

[TheFlow]

So what's with the sudden popularity of Varus? Is it just to counter initiate Ashe?

Actually, why is Ashe popular all of a sudden?

They are popular because of the assasian rework. They. Can pop off an ult and or slow before getting deleted. Plus lethality is good with varus. That spell shield does wonders for champs with no escapes

 

[Hydrophobic]

What the what? Did anyone see Sven just save looper?

 

[TheFlow]

stream went down! wtf

 

[Hydrophobic]

RICK FOX

 

[clemenx]

FreeSM

 

[Mandoric]

And the headliner match tonight is now for first place between #1 and #2, too. LCS scripting in overdrive :lol