"Let's play the first round and get off to a good start."
Abu spoke in a deep voice.
"If we win the BO1 first, it will boost morale a bit."
"I don't agree."
WE's Redmi coach shook his head after hearing the translator's words.
"LCK has always been very cautious. In the first game, they will probably guess that we want to use EDG to open the game. If they choose to let MVP play the first game, then the situation will be extremely bad."
If LCK uses its weakest MVP to play against EDG, then LPL is equivalent to throwing away its strongest force in order to win the first game.
The next three rounds could be life-or-death situations!
This situation is too dangerous.
"Then let RNG play the first game."
Hearing this, Brother Feng took a deep breath and spoke.
"It's too late for us to learn the censer system now, but the equipment will still be released."
"As long as we use the four-protect-one system and the Censer, we should still be able to fight. In addition to KT and SKT, we should still have a chance to win against SSG and MVP."
Brother Feng’s idea is very simple.
Since the opponent may release it directly in the first round, let’s do it too.
Although RNG does not have special training now, its combat effectiveness is much worse than the other three teams.
but……
After all, they are a team of four protecting one.
It is safe to say that "Jimei has a very good foundation."
As long as you know how to use an incense burner, it is not difficult to convert to an incense burner system.
"I think it's okay. After RNG finishes the first game, let EDG play the second game. This way, even if RNG loses, EDG has a high chance of winning the second game."
OMG coach whispered.
"It doesn't matter who the opponent sends out in the first game, as long as it's not the worst MVP."
"Even if he is the MVP, we can at least win the second game with EDG, so we have a chance to start with a 2-0 lead."
Abu thought about it for a moment and his eyes lit up.
"From a momentum perspective, we had to win the second game. Otherwise, if we lose two games in a row, the pressure on the players will be too great."
"This is also the case for LCK. They don't dare to lose two games in a row, so one of the first two games must be a strong team!"
In fact, the current situation of both sides is similar.
LPL doesn’t dare to lose two games in a row, and LCK certainly doesn’t dare to do so either.
"That's it, RNG is first, EDG is second."
Brother Feng nodded.
"For the third and fourth games, I think it's better to let WE play the fourth game because WE is stronger than us."
"If EDG wins the second game, even if RNG loses the first three games and we OMG lose too, we will only lose two games."
"After WE won the fourth game, they were still able to play in the final decisive game!"
OMG coach’s ideas are still relatively stable.
EDG won one of the first three games. If RNG and OMG lose, they will definitely face SKT and SSG.
KT is actually easier for OMG to play against than SSG and SKT because OMG is very aggressive in teamfights.
Khan has just arrived at KT and they haven’t gotten used to each other yet.
When WE faces KT, their winning rate is not low, but very high.
After reaching a certain level, running-in becomes extremely important.
"I think it's fine, let's do it this way."
Hongmi agreed with the OMG coach's analysis.
This order can leave the most room for error.
As for why we should consider losing even if we don't fight...
This is what LPL is like now.
Facing LCK, it is hard to say that every team has the confidence to win.
"Who's going to play the fifth round?"
Coach Hongmi thought for a while and asked this question.
But the next second.
Including him, OMG coach and Feng Ge spoke at the same time.
"EDG!"
Abu was a little stunned.
He thought this needed further discussion.
After all, if they won the fifth and final game, it would be more of a praise for this team.
In a sense, he is also the biggest winner of this intercontinental competition.
However, both Hongmi and Fengge are very clear.
If you want to win, EDG is the team with the greatest chance!
In the fifth game, if my team wins, the benefits will be huge.
But what if you lose?
To be scolded badly.
EDG has the best performance, so they deserve the title the most.
So although this issue seems to need discussion, in fact it is not necessary at all.
"Only when EDG is on the field will the chances of winning be the greatest."
Hongmi spoke in a deep voice.
"If I have to choose a team to play the fifth game, I think EDG can do it."
Brother Feng nodded.
"It's true. The Incense Burner system was shared with us by you EDG during this period. You should be the most proficient in the system and have the highest chance of winning. Of course, you should go."
The OMG coach did not hesitate.
"us……"
Abu subconsciously wanted to retreat.
It's not that he is born a cowardly lizard, but mainly because every time EDG carries hope, the performance is always unsatisfactory.
Abu was subconsciously not very confident.
Even after winning MSI, he still didn't have that winning feeling.
Subconsciously, I started thinking about what would happen if I lost the game.
But he reacted and nodded with gritted teeth.
"Okay, let's play the last round!"
It has come to this point, even a desperate dog will do anything.
EDG is indeed the team with the greatest chance of winning.
Even if Abu doesn't believe in himself, he has to believe in his teammates.
The LPL match order has been announced.
Game 1, RNG.
The second game, EDG.
Game three, OMG.
Game 4, WE.
If it comes to the fifth game... EDG will play!
On the other hand, LCK is not as harmonious as LPL.
"Why should SKT play the first game? I don't agree!"
The KT coach sneered and spoke.
"EDG will definitely not be allowed to play in the first game of LPL. You know what your mentality is, SKT!"
The SSG coach nodded immediately.
"Indeed, the biggest threat to LPL right now is EDG. If they send EDG in the first game, they will probably lose the next three games. If they lose three games in a row, the BO5 will end immediately. LPL will definitely not send EDG in the first game. What on earth are you guys, SKT, planning?"
Coach kkoma was a little helpless.
"I think they might want to win the first game. Even if they are not EDG, they should not be a weak team."
"We really didn't want to play against a weak team."
Coach MVP rubbed his chin.
"We should be the weakest among the four teams. Since you said we can't be a weak team, let us go first. We can't beat anyone."
It’s not that he is underestimating himself, but MVP is indeed a level lower than the other three LCK teams.
No matter which LPL team is dragged into the water, it is acceptable to MVP.
Anyway, it’s a meritorious service!
"I think we should let KT go first in the first game, so that even if we meet EDG, we KT will not be afraid."
KT coach followed up and spoke.
Several coaches started arguing about this.
Including kkoma, the only LPL team they don’t want to face is EDG.
After all, EDG is playing so well in international competitions right now, which puts a lot of pressure on people.
After they finally agreed on the order of the first four moves, the fifth move became the focus of their debate.
"The opponent in the fifth game will definitely be EDG. It's okay for us to play in the fifth game with SKT, right? You guys don't want to see them lose the fifth game, right?"
Coach kkoma spoke coldly.
He was a little tired of this aspect.
"Why?"
The SSG coach simply sneered, and Edges spread his hands.
"Although SKT has the best performance in the spring season, you have lost to EDG many times, right?"
"Although we SSG also lost a game, at least we didn't lose every time like you guys, right? To put it bluntly, if you guys play, the win rate is still not high, so why should we let you play?"
Whatever SKT supports, SSG will oppose it!
Samsung and SKT are also arch-rivals in LCK. Basically, we can’t say that they dislike each other, but at least they hate each other to the core.
SKT in S4 was defeated by Samsung in China.
In S6, SKT also won the championship by defeating Samsung.
You can imagine how deep the hatred between them is.
Anyway, no matter what you SKT want, we Samsung will definitely oppose it!
"I can do anything."
Coach MVP didn't have much animosity towards SKT, and he didn't even think about going to the fifth game because it was impossible.
As the weakest one, if MVP really plays the fifth game, there is a high probability that he will lose.
Then the other three teams will be badly criticized.
The pressure from LCK audiences is there, no matter how much they fight, they dare not play like this.
"I think our KT is also good. You have all lost to LPL, but we KT have never lost."
KT coach said with a smile.
What he said is really correct.
Stop arguing between the two of you. You are both EDG’s fermented bean curd. The eldest brother won’t criticize the second brother.
Only our KT team is still undefeated.
No matter what, you should let those who have not fought against you go. Those of you who have fought against you have all lost.
That has to be our KT.
"...Really, you KT can't beat EDG with this kind of coordination. EDG has become stronger after Smeb joined. Only we SKT can win."
kkoma spoke helplessly.
"Many times, not having a fight doesn't mean you have a chance."
Several coaches argued for a long time but still couldn't reach a consensus.
It wasn't until the next day when Riot sent staff to register opinions before the game that they could barely provide a list.
The first one is SSG.
Second game, SKT.
The third one, KT.
The fourth one, MVP.
The fifth game is still SKT.
Although the debate among several people did not produce any result, after consulting the current LCK Council Chairman, the Chairman chose SKT.
After all, SKT was able to play the entire BO5 in the MSI finals with EDG, which at least shows that they can win.
The players from both sides are ready to go!
"Urgent! Urgent! Urgent! Urgent! Urgent! What time does the game start? Should we be able to win this time?"
"It's finally here, the time has come to decide who is the top division in Asia!"
"Strictly speaking, the European and American players can't beat us, so today's game is basically to determine who will be the first division."
"Yes! And I think we can win today! With EDG and WE, we at least have a chance to make it to the fifth game. As long as we can make it to the fifth game, I think EDG's chances of winning are not low!"
At this moment, the barrage of comments in the live broadcast room is scrolling very fast.
Although the game has not started yet, the audience's enthusiasm is very high.
The popularity of the Intercontinental Championship did not disappoint Riot.
A match like this involving old rivals naturally attracts a lot of attention.
As long as it involves opposition, there is always no lack of heat.
At this time, the LPL and LCK locker rooms were already ready for action.
The coaches of both sides took advantage of the last period of time to frantically explain to the players the tactics that would be needed in the game.
The contestants' expressions were also very serious.
Even if everyone has no sense of honor for the region, they all have a sense of shame.
No one wants to let down their own efforts.
"We used the Censer system directly in the second game, and now it's too late for them to adjust!"
Abu said in a serious tone.
Today, I finally don’t have to hide anymore.
If EDG used the Censer system in the second game, and LCK was able to react in the third and fourth games and immediately activate the Sharingan to steal the ball, that would be too outrageous.
No system can be implemented by just playing a few games.
Just like RNG, they also tried the split-lane system in the summer season of S8 and often conducted scientific research.
Won’t you still not be able to produce it at the World Championship?
The same is true for the incense burner system.
Even if LCK can realize the role of the Censer, the most they can do is to build a Censer themselves.
It is impossible to know how this system should be played in such a short time.
"Hello everyone in front of the screen and the summoners in the field, welcome to the finals of the 2017 League of Legends Intercontinental Championship Asia Showdown. I am today's commentator, Guan Zeyuan."
"Hello everyone, I am Wang Duoduo."
"Hello everyone, I am the commentator Miller!"
In the commentary booth, Colonel Guan had a very bright smile.
Although SSG lost to EDG, they are actually okay.
Who doesn’t lose to EDG?
Didn’t SKT lose too?
"Teacher Miller, we all know that the BO5 format used in this final is quite special. The order of the teams to play is provided by both regions. What do you think will be different from the traditional BO5?"
Colonel Guan, dressed in a suit and tie, asked with a smile.
"If our order is advantageous, the chances of winning the game should increase accordingly. On the contrary, if LCK's order is more advantageous, their chances of winning will also increase."
"Overall, now it depends on the results of our coaches' deliberations. There is an additional coaching game here."
Miller's thinking is relatively clear.
And at this moment, the first player to participate in the BO5 has been revealed on the big screen in the center of the stage!
"SSG vs. RNG?"
Miller was slightly stunned.
After a quick thought, he understood the LPL coaches' plans.
Let the weakest one go first, even if he can’t win.
The second game...maybe it will be WE or EDG?
But don’t say it, really don’t say it.
SSG is quite strong, at least even WE has a hard time beating them.
Regardless of whether RNG can win or not, meeting SSG is already a meritorious service.
"Alas, this match order isn't particularly good for RNG, hahahaha."
Colonel Guan couldn't help laughing.
Since ancient times, it has been difficult to be both loyal and filial!
His stance makes him want to see LPL win.
His heart wanted to see SSG win.
Now... isn't this the best of both worlds?
Although RNG lost, at least they defeated SSG and gained an advantage for LPL.
And SSG can also defeat the opponent, so Colonel Guan doesn't have to feel bad.
Good order!
Colonel Guan has already started to smile happily.
He felt like he was about to win.
"We don't need to think too much, and don't put too much pressure on ourselves. Although SSG is strong, we may not lose!"
"Xiao Ming, you must make the incense burner as soon as possible. This time we have a chance to win."
"Xiaogou, we'll surround you with four protecting one. If you need anything, just tell Xiangguo, okay?"
Feng Ge’s expression wasn’t particularly serious, and he tried his best not to make the contestants nervous.
"I know."
Uzi took a deep breath.
Losing a game in the group stage already made him feel a little upset.
He didn't think that SSG would definitely lose this time.
Especially against Emperor Shangchi.
Although he didn't know where his confidence came from, he was confident that he could defeat Chidi.
Players from both sides come on stage and BP begins!
In this game, SSG got the blue side, while RNG got the red side.
SSG's first three picks eliminated Xayah, Ryze, and Lee Sin.
It is basically aimed at Uzi and RNG's strongest rhythm engine, Mala Xiangguo.
RNG eliminated Luo, Gnar, and Kennen.
For RNG, the most difficult player to deal with is undoubtedly cuvee in the top lane.
Uzi is not afraid of fighting against the ruler.
Xiang Guoda's leader was even more eager to try.
The Xiaohu in the middle lane still has the confidence to fight against the Crown brother on the opposite side.
The only thing to worry about is naturally the fight between Baiyunletme in the top lane and the withered cuvee on the opposite side.
You want letme to not take advantage of BP and defeat cuvee alone?
I can only say that it is somewhat embarrassing.
letme is a blue-collar top laner, so it is normal that he cannot win.
SSG grabbed the ice.
If you can get the laning advantage combination in the bottom lane, you should take it.
Without any hesitation, RNG took down Rat Lulu.
This time, Feng Ge doesn’t need to ask whether it’s Xia or Lao Shu, because Xia is gone.
"Rats?"
The rat that RNG suddenly took out made SSG coach Edgar smell something unusual.
The hero ...is not a popular hero at all.
To be precise, in most versions it is shit.
How could it possibly be worth grabbing?
Even though Laoshu Lulu is indeed quite strong, aren’t you afraid that I can carry the team alone when you play with four protecting one?
If you really want to get it, it should be second or third hand, right?
SSG picked Shen and Karma in the second and third picks.
While strengthening the laning phase, also strengthen the strength on a single line.
Maybe many people think that Shen is a special team hero because RNG uses him more often.
Actually, it is not.
The main role of the hero Shen is actually solo laning.
With the ultimate skill, Shen can still solo even without TP.
So his solo laning is actually more unscrupulous.
It’s just because many teams treat him as a support position, so he seems to be very team-oriented.
Team behavior has nothing to do with heroes.
Shen’s solo laning is actually quite fierce.
SSG also considered not using Rambo this time.
Once RNG plays dirty.
It would not be a good idea to use Rat and Lulu to develop in lane, and then let Xiangguo target Cuvee.
In the third hand, RNG took down the Prince.
In the second round, RNG defeated Snake Lady and Taliyah.
And SSG took down Maokai and Galio.
In the fourth hand, RNG took down the Clockwork.
SSG's last two moves were Syndra and Graves, the strongest mid and jungle players in MSI.
In the fifth hand, RNG took down the Barrel.
Used as front row.
The BP of both sides is over!
Blue SSG:
Top lane Shen
Jungle male gun
Syndra in the middle
The bottom lane team is Ashe and Karma.
Red side RNG:
Top single barrel
Jungle Prince
Mid Single Clockwork
The bottom lane team is Rat and Lulu.
The game begins!
"There's a great chance! SSG didn't expect this at all!"
Xu Yuan stared at the BP on the screen without blinking and spoke decisively.
Syndra and Graves as the mid and jungle are SSG's biggest failure in the Censer version!
As he expected, even Korean analysts are not invincible.
In fact, no one noticed the Censer version before the A-Moving Monster was developed.
It's a very simple truth.
Who would have thought that a piece of equipment could change the game of League of Legends?
Even Korean analysts didn't notice it at all.
The analysis of versions is often based on the increase or decrease in the strength of heroes.
Three minutes into the game, Xiang Guo takes the lead!
After clearing the red BUFF, choose to directly invade Master An’s jungle area.
This move is extremely powerful!
It's even too strong to be exaggerated.
Xiang Guo was very clear about his mission in this round: try his best to prevent An Zhangmen from interfering with the laning in the bottom lane.
So he did not have any hesitation or fear, and directly chose the second level to invade, just to drag Master An to self-destruct.
As long as the opponent's jungler is useless, it doesn't matter if I collapse!
The prince does not need much development, and he doesn't need any resources after level 6.
Just level six is ​​enough.
In team battles, just using EQ and R will have a very good effect.
"Shit!"
Sect Leader An, who was suddenly cornered, couldn't help but curse.
He had never seen such a jungler before.
Ah Xi, doesn’t this person have his own jungle?
He invaded my Graves' jungle at level 2. That's really exaggerated!
But he really had no choice.
Xiang Guo directly EQed the wall, and after reaching the blue buff, he had already refreshed his blue buff.
The prince now has two buffs, and the male gunner is not yet at level 3, so he really can’t beat him.
The only choice is to give in.
"Good! Very beautiful invasion! This is the incense pot!"
Miller was refreshed.
Although RNG is not in good shape now, the spicy hotpot in S7 was really good.
Except for MingKai Saofen who can compete with him a little, other junglers are completely unable to beat him.
"I'm going straight into your jungle at level 2! I'm playing it strong! You, Master An, can't beat me!"
After this wave of invasion, SSG began to be at a disadvantage.
But they are not in a hurry because they are confident enough in their operations.
However, they soon discovered...
Something is not right!
"Why is the damage so high?!"
The game lasted eighteen minutes, and a team fight took place on both sides around the Rift Herald.
In this team battle, RNG won an overwhelming victory.
Two for five!
The economic advantage has expanded to three thousand!
Chidi keenly noticed that there was something wrong with the damage of the opponent's rat.
Logically speaking, the ADs on both sides should have almost two sets of equipment.
As a veteran AD, he knows very well what kind of output a two-piece set of rat can do.
But this wave of rat output is completely wrong!
SSG's front row was evaporated almost instantly.
Is this the output a two-piece mouse should have?
Unfortunately, time waits for no one!
The powerful RNG began to constantly force the opponent to join the team fight. Relying on the rats made by the censer, they won frequent team battles!
"This is the incense burner."
With 28 minutes left in the game, RNG took a huge lead and pushed over to SSG's high ground.
Xu Yuan couldn't help but feel as if he had released a version of the monster, and sighed softly.
But he knew that he was just standing on Brother Able's shoulders.
Under the incredulous gaze of the LCK audience.
Under the surprised gaze of the LPL audience.
RNG took away SSG!
Won the first game of this BO5!
"What?!"
The Korean audience was stunned.