Chapter 510: Big Mushroom Smoke, Changnu Sunset Plain
On May 13, EDG played against Flash Wolves FW and European champions FNC.
That is, the last game of the first round and the first game of the second round.
FW's hero selection was quite standard, with a regular lineup of Shen on top, Troll in the jungle, Malzahar in the mid lane, and Kog'Maw + Tam in the bottom lane.
The front row is firm.
The mid laner provides control.
Assist in protection.
Big Mouth is the most important output in team battles.
Facing this system, Xing Dao took out a money-stealing vampire, Zzitai showed off a mid-lane Taliyah, and A Shui still used Kaisa, cooperating with Zz1tai's Sejuani and Meiko's Thresh, and once again fought a team battle that destroyed the back row.
Even FW's support Tam can swallow it.
But facing the unstoppable Vampire and Kaisa who can fly with just one mark, it is difficult for Tam alone to save the life of the Big Mouth.
As for Malzahar...
It does have a certain deterrent effect in the early and middle stages.
He even flashed and used R on Xing Dao and A Shui once each, helping the FW team launch a beautiful counterattack.
But in the later stage, A Shui made a Mercury's Scimitar as his third big item, and Xing Dao also wore a Mercury's Treads, so Malzahar became a decoration.
FW was missing a key output point and was no match for EDG.
EDG won all the first rounds.
Fight FNC again.
Unlike the first day, this time FNC had no desire to compete with EDG for victory.
Not even the global lineup was chosen.
Come up with a lineup that focuses on attacking except in the top lane.
The game looked very intense and the scene was extremely exciting, which made the European audience in the LCS studio very excited.
Actually...
Just after twenty minutes, the kill ratio reached 7-15, and FNC was lagging behind by a full 6,000 economy.
After a team battle for the Baron, the game was settled.
Highlight a refreshing and fast feeling.
Just when some European viewers were wondering whether FNC's performance was considered passive, FNC showed their real strength in the last game and defeated North American TL, once again proving that EU is better than NA.
As a result, the audience was completely immersed in the achievement of "restoring the glory of Europe".
Subconsciously ignored the previous question.
…
May 14th.
EDG ran into the small-time PGM again.
"Hello everyone, welcome to the 2018 MSI group stage. I am Zhihuan."
"I'm Haokai."
Two commentators with distinctive appearance appeared in front of the camera.
Zhihuan, who once reached the King rank and is famous for his technical analysis, has a small mustache.
Former professional player Hao Kai has a big bald head.
Full recognizability.
“Today’s game was very interesting!”
Zhihuan, as the controller, read the slogan and then introduced: "The group stage has been going on for six games. So far, PGM has not won their first victory. I wonder if they have a chance to return with a victory in the remaining four games."
"In fact, there is still a significant gap in strength between the wildcard teams and the five major regions ." Hao Kai took over the conversation: "In the World Finals, it is relatively easy to get the first win because we have the second and third seeds, and our LPL region also has a fourth seed."
"But in a competition like MSI, all the participants are champions."
"Even the North American champions TL and Taipei champions FW are not teams that can be easily defeated by wildcards."
"That's right!" Zhihuan nodded: "Let's take a look at Ban/Pick. EDG is on the red side this time, with a counter position on the fifth floor. It may be a bit hopeless for PGM..."
Evi, the top laner of RPG, the predecessor of PGM, could barely .
At least they won't be killed indiscriminately.
Now, Paz will be tower dived infinitely even if he chooses a weapon to fight against Juggernaut later.
If you choose the hero first, you might end up in an even worse situation.
therefore.
The audience generally thinks that the top lane will be played with human-machine rhythm.
The coach of PMG also thought of this, and all five ban positions were given to the top lane. The first three bans were Irelia, Yasuo, and Aatrox, and the last two bans were Vladimir and Juggernaut, trying their best to block Xing Dao's heroes.
"EDG brought out Ryze, Shen, Galio... Ziggs?"
"The lineup is a bit weird."
Haokai was a little puzzled when he saw the fourth floor's choice: "The combination of Shen and Galio is very good. A Shui used Ziggs to play this combination in last year's World Finals, but Ryze doesn't fit into this system."
"Galio and Ryze each take up a lane, leaving Shen to play jungle."
"Zaozhuang's record with Shen...is not that good."
"Zz1tai is still suitable for heroes that are simple and rough." Zhihuan continued: "As players get older, their skills will decline to a certain extent. Veterans basically rely on awareness and understanding to play the game. However... against PMG, I think there is no problem for Zz1tai to use Qing Gangying!"
"That's true." Haokai reacted.
Facing a strong team.
If Factory Manager uses Shen, it may become a weakness.
But with the factory manager's experience, when playing against a wildcard-level team, no matter what he uses, he will not fall behind.
Speaking of this, Xiao Ri Zi PMG took out Miss Fortune and Braum behind Shen, Graves, and Snake, and was ready to attack in one wave with their ultimate skills.
And EDG’s last pick was neither the money-stealing Gangplank, nor the one-hit-killing Riven, nor the sunny and cheerful Sarco that was discussed in the barrage, but... a little boy riding a chubby snowman!
"??????????"
"???????"
"Fuck!"
"Riznunu? Could it be that..."
"You want to cause trouble, right?"
"Do you remember a palm technique that dropped from the sky?"
"Big mushroom smoke straight, Changnu sunset plain?"
"I would like to call the upstairs a unique skill!"
"Nunu: I've seen a lot of familiar faces in this book."
"The European popes must be envious of Emperor Honko because little boys will fall from the sky."
“Fuck hahahahahahahahahaha.”
“…”
The barrage exploded instantly.
"Uh... this... cough cough cough."
Zhihuan dragged out two long notes, saying everything: "EDG's lineup has strong burst, but I don't know how to divide the lanes. Let's take a look at the final adjustments."
"Nunu is the top laner?"
"Then this Nunu will develop very well..."
After exchange.
The lineup is finalized.
Blue side: PGM
Red side: EDG
Top Lane: Shen vs Nunu
Jungle: Male Gunner vs Shen
Mid: Cassiopeia vs Ryze
AD: Miss Fortune vs. Giggs
Support: Braum vs Galio
"EDG needs to be a little more careful at the beginning."
"Because when we played against Kingzone before, Zzitai was a little uncomfortable because of Peanut's tricks."
"PGM not only brought out the jungle Graves, but the lineup of Braum, Shen, Miss Fortune, and Cassiopeia also had outstanding combat effectiveness in the first-level group fight," Haokai analyzed.
"Indeed." Zhihuan agreed: "But as long as we get through the early stages peacefully, it should be very good..."
After the countdown, the coaches from both teams walked to the center of the field, shook hands and left.
After a short loading, the ten heroes split into two sides and entered the fountain of Summoner's Rift.
A more interesting scene appeared on the screen.
The summoner skills chosen by Nunu are, one is the essential flash, and the other is... punishment!
