Dean, stop being C, your teammates are not worthy!

Chapter 280 - The Knight's Choice, the Merchant's Interest

"Last year's KT, this year's Samsung, both met IG and nothing good!!"

The LCK region was in mourning, and the commentators were like bereaved parents.

Last year's KT was their second seed, and this year's SSG was their third seed.

The two teams did not have the same players, but suffered the same fate.

"IG is really too strong!"

Everyone who watched the game said so.

"SSG's mentality collapsed, ANX come on!!"

The LPL audience has never supported a wildcard team so much.

The next second game is ANX vs. H2K.

H2K, lost again.

It seems that after losing to IG last time, ANX was not affected, but improved their playing style.

The points of Group A are destined to undergo a major change today.

After two games, IG sat firmly in first place with a score of 4-0, and ANX also came to 3-1.

In contrast, SSG, 1-3, and H2K, 0-4, seem to have bid farewell to the world stage in advance.

The third game, IG vs. ANX.

The back-to-back system is unavoidable for the non-No. 1 seed in the group, and must be endured.

Every day of the second round of the group stage is extremely cruel.

Some are happy and some are worried.

At this time, a voice is also very loud.

There is still about fifteen minutes of halftime before the game between IG and ANX.

During this period, domestic forums, forums, and palm alliances have been arguing, and even the barrages are fighting each other.

There is only one issue to argue about, that is, against SSG, should they act or not?

If they lose to ANX, then even if SSG wins ANX and H2K, the score will not be better than ANX.

3-3 and 4-2, there is no comparison.

However, as long as IG wins ANX, then SSG may win two games in a row, tie with ANX, and finally get the second place in the group through the tiebreaker.

"Of course we have to act. SSG is not doing well. We have already secured our qualification. Why should we give them a chance?"

"Yes, if SSG enters the knockout stage, there is a chance that they will improve. What if they meet RNG or... Never mind, let EDG qualify first."

"It's difficult. If RNG is second in the group, they may have to face teams like IG or SKT. I just hope they don't have a civil war. It would be best if they are in Group D. The players in Group D are not strong."

"I also support acting. Anyway, we have already qualified."

"Haha, I want to see the angry faces of the Koreans after they are sent away in the group stage."

"Samsung in S2 was in the top 16, right? They have experience."

"Last year's KT was also in the top 16, and this year's EDG was also in the top 16, without Si and Edison Chen."

Many people are looking forward to seeing those teams that were once in their heyday fall from grace.

They don't mind kicking someone when they are down.

LPL viewers are no exception.

Every year, there are pig-killing and dog-killing conventions, which can be said to be routine activities every year.

Even the current IG has black fans.

But the number is a little less.

It is the same now. Samsung has many fans in China because of the performance of S4.

It can even be said that LCK itself has many fans.

"No need to act, just play normally."

"IG is simply the perfect team in my mind. I don't want them to be stained with any dirty things."

"Yes, although IG also has black materials, it is much cleaner than EDG."

"If ANX is determined, they can beat IG or SSG by themselves. What kind of hero is it to always rely on others to help them?"

"I like the long-haired player in ANX. I don't think they want us to act..."

...

Such topics also exist in the IG lounge.

This is a game that has nothing to do with winning or losing. They have already secured the first place in the group. Even if they lose one game, as long as they can beat H2K, they can advance to the first place.

At worst, there are extra games to play.

Even Fu Manduo does not need to arrange any tactics, just let them play with the most conventional lineup.

In this situation, it couldn't be easier to act.

They were even confident that the outside netizens wouldn't notice that they were acting, and they were confident that they would give the illusion that they tried their best but unfortunately still lost the game.

For example... the AOE skills in team battles were a little off, the speed of supporting teammates was a little slower, they were more greedy for the line of soldiers, and they didn't control the key positions.

The audience with a God's perspective looked at the overall situation, but there were always some things they couldn't see.

Not only was it difficult for the audience to find out, as long as one of the five of them wanted to act secretly, even the teammates would find it difficult to find out.

Afterwards, who could blame it on mistakes?

Everyone had their own ideas about the next game.

"I think it's better to forget it. It doesn't matter who you play against. Wanting to win the second consecutive championship is a thing against the will of heaven. There is no need to do these things." Jack said.

"Do you want to be smart and play SSG, or be a fool and play honestly?"

"I have been playing professionally for so many years, and I have won all the championships with you. I have already looked down upon these things. If you decide to be smarter, then let me go. Anyway, to the outside world, you will say that you are just messing around. If you lose, you will scold me. Yes." He shrugged, he didn't care about this.

Someone has to make a sacrifice, why couldn't it be him?

"I can do that too." She Keke quickly raised his hand.

"Be smart!"

Yuan Shen made a decision.

Fumanduo, Rookie, and TheShy on the side all glanced at him, and Rookie looked surprised.

"Be smart and fight normally."

Yuan Shen looked at Fumanduo with an innocent face, and then asked doubtfully: "What are you talking about? You don't think I want to act, do you? For me, it doesn't matter who I beat, but I think Samsung will advance to the knockout round It’s better for us.”

"There are three reasons. The first one is that Samsung is in the same group as us. In this case, they will not be able to meet us before the knockout rounds. Moreover, the BO5 Korean team is strong enough and can be a suitable pawn. Maybe it can help us. After defeating a strong opponent, we will feel confident when we meet in the finals. Even if SSG is not good enough, they can still force something out of their opponent. As for ANX, I don’t think they have this ability.”

After Yuan Shen finished speaking, everyone in IG fell silent.

Look, what is a pattern?

Everyone is still discussing whether to advance SSG to the top 16, and Yuan Shen is thinking about who would be more advantageous to play in the finals.

But what Yuan Shen said is indeed true...

"The second reason is actually the ANX team. You have read what they said. They came out of this division, broke through all the way in the playoffs, and continuously defeated strong teams like SSG and H2K. They have already achieved wild card status. The team’s extreme performance has created an unprecedented record, but they are still fighting and working hard.”

"You all know how difficult it is to play the game. Even if they win, they will only receive temporary praise. In a few weeks, they may be forgotten by people, but they are still playing with all their strength because they love I love this game, I love this profession, I love this arena, I burst into tears, it’s really…”

"That's so stupid, Ukrainian fool haha."

Xiao Ming smiled and said: "But I still like them, sometimes it's better to be a little stupid."

"That's right, the choices made by smart people are destined to be different from the choices we make. Who would be a smart person to pursue a career? Shouldn't he study in the classroom?"

After all, compared to the uncertain future of e-sports, entering a higher education and graduating is the right path in the world.

The people gathered here, no matter what their current achievements are, no matter how many fans are pursuing them now, their original intention is just a group of fools who love games.

"Let's fight normally. If ANX wants a chance, just go for it."

Rookie shrugged.

"Nah, I'm carrying. After the game, I'm going to tell ANX's top laner, shoutu!"

TheShy looked serious, and several people had clear ideas, happily reached a consensus, and looked at each other with smiles.

The atmosphere in IG's lounge has returned to its usual state.

"Isn't there one more thing? Let's finish."

Jack poked Yuan Shen on the shoulder.

"Ah... I actually want to say that you can't get over it. You can only cheat once or countless times. Match-fixing will also form a habit. Once you break through the psychological defense line, you may do even more limitless things in the future."

Yuan Shen sighed.

"I have been poor since I was a child. I am afraid of being poor. I don't dare to spend a penny of the money I earn from my career. Do you believe it?"

"Believe me, I just saw you place an order for the latest massage device yesterday."

Xiao Ming looked disgusted, and everyone on IG suddenly laughed.

"rush!"

"Chenglu can try playing Riven, I guarantee you."

After Yuan Shen finished speaking, everyone else's expressions changed.

"Okay! You're playing Riven in this game, and you're still saying you're not acting??"

…

The fourth game starts soon.

ANX vs. IG.

In terms of player strength, IG is definitely stronger than ANX, and in terms of winning chances, IG is also higher.

Of course, hard power does not determine the outcome of the game; on-the-spot performance is the key.

Otherwise, wouldn't comparing the team's player configuration before the start of the game directly determine the champion? ?

A champion of hard power is useless.

Champions are created by fighting!

And the most important thing is——

"Will IG just hit you??"

The BP session started soon, and everyone was paying attention to IG's choice.

A team's attitude towards this game can easily be seen from the hero selection.

"IG's first four lineups are very conventional." Wawa said.

"Yes, they are all powerful versions of heroes that players are good at. It seems that they are not ready to come up with anything new."

Miller nodded.

Of course, if you only look at the lineup, there is still no way to determine IG's attitude, and it is really difficult for him to explain these things openly.

"Looking back at ANX, this one seems to be very serious, and the lineup is very interesting."

"Yes, Spider and Jie have a strong midfielder. They really want to win this game!"

"In the bottom lane, the policewoman Nami combination is very powerful in the lane."

"It just depends on what the top laner uses to hit the opposing Titan."

In this game, IG was on the red side.

This was also the only time IG was on the red side in the second round.

The last counter position was left to the top laner.

But at this moment, a scream suddenly echoed in the scene.

The sound became louder and louder as time went by, echoing throughout the entire venue.

The hero locked by IG on the fifth floor of the red side was a cold and cold woman with silver hair.

"The day when the broken sword is recast, the time when the knight returns!"

Exiled Blade Riven! !

The appearance of this female hero ignited the atmosphere of the whole venue.

Because the last time Riven became popular in the professional arena was Yuan Shen in the world championship last year.

And TheShy was also one of the top players of Riven before he became a professional.

This hero has a special feeling for both IG's top and jungle.

"Locked?? It's not good to play Riven in this version?"

Since the end of the S5 World Championship, Riven has been cut into the sewer like other heroes.

Now it is not a T1 choice, but it can play a miraculous effect when facing some specific heroes.

Even so, Riven still received a nerf after the World Championship.

The cooldown of the ultimate skill was extended, and the flight speed of the ultimate skill was reduced, which greatly reduced Riven's early confrontation. In many cases, other top laners can rely on the ultimate skill that has been converted first to fight you.

After S6, facing a group of top laners who have found the right ultimate talent and have been strengthened, Riven has become increasingly vulnerable.

In 2016, in the hero win rate rankings, Riven has been hovering in the 60s and 70s, belonging to the T3 level hero.

Many Riven players will find themselves going up to play a set of light-speed QA combo to exchange blood, and there is no mistake in the operation, but the blood exchange is not exchanged.

The reason is simple... Other heroes are stronger than Riven in the early stage in terms of data.

In the middle and late stages, Riven can rise with the hero mechanism of high cooldown and multiple flexible displacement.

So much so that the faithful players who still insist on playing Riven in the passerby game now start to add points with E and W as the main point, mix in the early stage, and start to exert their strength in the middle and late stages.

So...

"What does this mean?"

"Is IG going to start?"

This is the first doubt that many people have in their minds.

You say he doesn't want to act? Why choose a T3-level hero.

You say he is acting? Riven has a special meaning to TheShy.

Especially Miller, the moment he saw Riven, the old e-sports commentator instantly understood IG's idea.

"The Knight is back, it's really stupid and straightforward..."

Miller shook his head, saying idiot, but a bright smile appeared on his face.

Offstage, Su Xiaolu also received a call from Principal Wang.

"I got off the plane in Chicago and saw your call and message, haha! It's interesting, SSG still has such a day, I bid for a three-star player before, and none of the ten people got it, so what decision did you make?"

Su Xiaolu was a little embarrassed and explained; "I don't have a say, but they decided to play normally, I think..."

"Only fools would act, don't you think it's better to act?"

Listening to the principal's questioning voice on the phone, Su Xiaolu looked embarrassed.

"The decision to play normally is right."

Businessmen only care about profit.

For the club, what is the purpose of winning the game?

For the club, what is the purpose of winning the game?

For the championship?

No, to be more precise, it is for the fan economy that can be harvested after winning the championship.

Fan economy is what a club really needs to operate.

On the surface, IG's performance here is harmless, but in fact, on such a world stage, doing such unfair things is just being smart.

It is troublesome for itself and loses its popularity around the world.

Because this matter has a high degree of attention, the global audience will remember this black spot.

Even if IG wins more championships in the future, this matter will become IG's eternal black spot, and there will be passers-by who will have a bad impression of IG because of this matter, and there will be endless troubles.

What's more...

Now IG is not just its own small fight, but Wanda is backed by it.

After winning the S5 World Championship, many capitals came out. Wanda itself has invested in and sponsored many teams, and IG is the top priority.

From a longer-term perspective, e-sports is an emerging industry. The League of Legends (LOL) circle is currently the hottest in the e-sports industry, and IG is also the most successful club in China.

It is not an exaggeration to call the current IG the leader of the current e-sports industry.

As the leader of an emerging industry, it actively leads the atmosphere in the circle astray... Isn't this just shooting itself in the foot?

For a three-star card that is not sure whether it is useful to enter the quarterfinals, IG's popularity in major competitions has been ruined. This deal is a loss no matter how you look at it.

If it were other teams that played in the World Championship for the first time, they would probably be blinded by greed and drive the players to perform. They would make a fortune as long as they could, and who cares if they were cheating.

But IG has been in the World Championship for many years, so they still have to save face.

Let's take a step back...

Wouldn't they have suffered a great loss if they didn't use this tricky method? ?

Are you so afraid that SSG, with all its new members, will enter the knockout round?

Are you too inferior and lacking in self-confidence?

Are the Grand Slam results in the past year fake?

"I didn't do anything. They made the decision." Su Xiaoluo laughed.

"Oh?" Principal Wang clicked his tongue in surprise: "External public opinion says that acting is what smart people do, but in fact, it's just that they don't have enough structure, are short-sighted, and only see immediate benefits. Unexpectedly, the players in our club There are such visionary people.”

"Who brought it up first?"

"It's Yuan Shen." Su Xiaoluo shrugged and said with a smile: "However, I don't think he considered so many things. He probably just didn't want to destroy what he liked.

Principal Wang smiled.

"Haha, that's how great wisdom is but foolishness."

“Sometimes this kind of instinctive choice is the most rare and valuable thing.

Principal Wang's laughter was full of satisfaction. Who wouldn't want to be friends with someone who has his own persistence and principles? He felt that Yuan Shen was a good friend. Even if he retired one day and had no added commercial value, he would still I am willing to support him.

not to mention……

In terms of Yuan Shen's current results alone, as long as he retains Yuan Shen, it is not impossible to win three or four consecutive championships, let alone two consecutive championships.

The right version and the right players are two things that a key team must have.

What Yuan Shen is best at is determining the direction of the version in advance, which gives them a lot of choices.

If the player is not suitable, just practice.

If you can't practice it, it's not impossible to buy it directly...

There's nothing money can't solve.

If so, it should be because there is not enough money.

The top, middle and bottom of IG are all heroes.

TheShy will tank mage warrior shooters.

Rookie also has something to offer in these four hero types.

Not to mention Jack, Bomber and Syndra are the only ones in the world.

Players like this are enough to support IG in adapting to any system!