League of Legends: Reborn in Season 3, Tuning the Entire League

Chapter 95 Double Resurrection Strategy: The Initial Evolution of IG!

[Wow, is what the commentators said true? NXG's owner is actually the number one player in the Chinese server?]

[Wuhu, the fully-formed NXG, in short, I don't know how IG can win.]

[NXG > PE > IG!]

[By the way, the team comparison formula posted by the guy upstairs, which made PE look like they were kicking a stray dog ​​to death, was when JM was on the field.]

[I can't even imagine how surprised the audience will be when Ming finishes the draft phase, takes off his suit, and sits in the mid-lane position.]

Ah, just thinking about that scene makes me want to hum softly.

Hey, you guys are really putting yourselves into this.

[Where's NXG's cheerleader? I didn't hear him cheering earlier. Did he not come today?]

After just two matches, the cheerleader arranged by Jiang Ming had already left a considerable impression on the player community.

The reason he didn't lead the fans in cheering when NXG took the stage is quite simple—he was late.

Considering the large number of spectators at the venue today, and the fact that the LPL official was also broadcasting live outside the venue, Jiao Yang traveled from the club to the competition venue alone. Little did he know that this solo trip would result in a car accident on the way, leaving him stranded for more than an hour.

Based on the location he sent to team leader Chen Muxin, he wouldn't be able to get to the venue until the BP process was over at the earliest.

IG-PDD: [norsha, can you tell me what kind of expressions the JMs standing behind you usually have?]

NXG-norsha: [Haha, what's with our boss's expression? Why are you paying attention to this?]

[I'm just curious. I can roughly understand what it's like to go from being a boss to a head coach, but what's it like to seamlessly transition from head coach to a player?]

Perhaps because the two bosses had already exchanged ideas, the team members from both sides started chatting before the draft even officially began.

IG-kid: [Actually, I'm more curious about where JM's suit will be after the BP (Ban/Pick) phase ends?]

NXG-sorry: [Pfft, you know what, I'm actually quite curious too, the head coach is warming up and stuff...]

"Ok?"

Standing behind him, Jiang Ming snorted in dissatisfaction. Xu Jing, that brat, is the type who will climb the roof and tear off the tiles if he's not disciplined for three days. He even dares to make fun of him.

NXG-sorry: [Wow, help me! My chat history is evidence. If I'm dead when I get back to base today, the IG guys on the other side, remember to call the police for me.]

IG-xiaoxiao: [Bro, what are you saying? Calling the police for you is nothing. In exchange, can you tell me which hero JM will be playing today?]

NXG-door: [Screenshot taken, I want to report the referee!]

It can only be said that Fangkuailong, born in 1988 and now 25 years old, has a natural advantage in terms of clever ideas compared to a group of 16 or 17-year-old kids.

Joking aside, Jiang Ming didn't forget to remind his teammates: "Pay close attention to Xiaoxiao in the game. Although he likes to miss his ultimate, he has a lot of tricks up his sleeve."

Moments later, both sides quickly completed their first three bans.

NXG is on the blue side and has banned: Kayle, Sona, and Ezreal!

IG got the purple side and banned: Gragas, Ahri, and Renekton!
On the commentary stage, the three commentators, upon seeing the banned players, started talking.

“NXG banned Kayle, which PDD is very good at, and Ezreal and Sona are targeted at the bottom lane. Kid is very good at this champion. In addition, with the Manamune Ezreal build that NXG created in previous matches, Ezreal now feels like it has returned to its peak popularity in Season 2. Haha, I don’t know if this counts as digging his own grave.” Joker added a lot of subjective speculation to his words.

Miller's focus, however, remained on the mid lane. He asked in a surprised tone, "IG didn't ban Zed. Do they have a solution?"

"You know, JM is the best Zed player in the Chinese server, and even in the world!"

"It's very likely. As IG's strategist, Xiaoxiao often has some wild ideas. The purple side has a counter pick, so if JM picks a hero first, they will inevitably be targeted," Xiaolou said with certainty.

On the field, he was still a little worried.

"Brother Sun, are you sure your strategy will work?"

After learning that their opponent today was NXG, the entire team made ample pre-match preparations. They allowed JM to play Zed, then used their early-game mid-jungle synergy to target and neutralize NXG's most crucial mid laner, thereby seizing the initiative in the mid-game and winning the match.

"Hey, you can't not believe me? I may be all talk and no action, but my thinking has never been wrong, okay?"

"Let me tell you, JM's debut today is purposeful. He'll definitely pick Zed if we let him have it. Compared to JM's other champions, Zed is much easier to deal with. If all else fails, you can get a Zhonya's Hourglass in the mid-game, and Kid can buy a Quicksilver Sash..."

"Hey, don't be nervous, you're IG's genius mid laner." PDD yelled. "I've returned from seclusion after mastering my skills. With me covering your top lane, you can go ahead and fight JM."

Posture: "Okay..."

However, he still felt that his two teammates were unreliable.

Blue team's first choice: Spider Queen!

"NXG has the right to choose first on the first floor, but instead of picking Shadow Master, they immediately locked in Spider Queen!"

"Zed isn't really suitable for the first pick, and there are quite a few mid-lane assassins like Ryze, Fizz, and LeBlanc available. I don't think JM will force a Zed pick."

"It's quite rare. NXG's previous junglers were either Jarvan IV or Olaf, heroes that are more team-oriented. With JM on the field today, NXG's playstyle will likely change quite a bit."

"IG has locked in Jarvan IV and Karthus on the first and second floors!"

"Oh my, a classic wall-blocking and poison combination, but whether this Prince should be top or jungle remains to be seen."

Joker seized the opportunity to use his exceptional game knowledge to explain to viewers both in the studio and during the live stream why the Prince can be played in both the top and jungle positions.

Studio:? ? ?

The reason PDD can swing is not because he is the best Jarvan IV player in the Chinese server.

What nonsense are you spouting?

However, Karthus, one of the first and second picks by IG, is a rather extreme mage, and their decision to reveal the mid lane first undoubtedly excited the audience.

This young man has potential. Facing JM and with Zed still outside, he dared to pick Karthus first.
"It really is that familiar IG team."

Jiang Ming rubbed his forehead, chuckling to himself.

The draft picks that let Zed through and then picked Karthus first are such outlandish and bizarre ideas. Without even thinking about it, it's definitely a terrible idea from the bot laner, FangDong.

It's estimated that they prepared some kind of early-game strategy targeting the mid lane. They figured that if a physical assassin's development is limited in the early game, it will be difficult for them to stand up and deal damage in the mid-game. If they just add a Zhonya's Hourglass and Quicksilver Sash on the right side, their role in the game will be greatly reduced.

but……

"But they've already set up the stage for us, it would be too boring to just refuse."

"Zed + Zyra!"

Jiang Ming smiled and let Shi Tou, who was on the second floor, lock in this assassin who was considered the best in the current version, while also getting the top support in the bottom lane.

Well, Xiaoxiao is smart, but sometimes his inexplicable overconfidence can inexplicably lead his teammates astray.

For example, right now, someone thought they had set up a perfect strategy, but ended up handing over two meta heroes to the other team on the second and third floors, while they themselves only got a barely usable combination like Jarvan IV and Karthus.

Mid lane Zed vs. Karthus...

Yeah, thumbs up for IG.

Of course, IG's situation is not unique to them; in fact, all LPL teams, including WE which has a coaching staff, are in the same boat.

The understanding of the versions is completely outdated!
"Invisible Blade—most deadly!"

"It's chosen! It's chosen! NXG's second floor has decisively secured Shadow Master!" Whoosh! Ah!
[They're here, they're here, they're here! The invincible Shadow Master brothers!]

[The most lethal form of showing off is the subtle kind!]

[Hehehe, thanks to IG and my good bro for making this possible.]

[Hilarious! What was IG thinking? Picking Karthus first, only to have them pick Zed to counter them.]

[Is there some kind of trick going on? Xiaoxiao loves playing dirty tricks the most.]

[Dirty tactics? Even if you're not a bro, you have to consider who you're playing against. Against a team like NXG, I don't think ordinary tactics will work.]

Unlike the confusion in the live stream chat, the IG team burst into laughter when they saw the Shadow Master's icon appear on the second floor of the blue team.

"Hahaha!"

"You guessed right, you guessed right, the opponent really did pick Zed. I told you that JM couldn't possibly not pick Zed when faced with the temptation of Karthus in the first pick."

"Hey kid, hurry up and grab the weapon for me."

Xiaoxiao and PDD were laughing the most.

These past few days, they've been staying up late studying NXG's tactics and how to counter them, which has exhausted them both. They've even lost several clumps of their already thinning hair.

Finally, Sun Yalong found the key to the problem.

So what if the discipline is top-notch? So what if there's a million-dollar sponsorship? So what if JM personally takes the stage and NXG enters its complete form?

You guys like to play the game methodically and steadily, so I'll disrupt your plans from the very beginning, from drafting to lane assignments. As the saying goes, even a novice can defeat a master with a flurry of punches.

When everyone's skill level is roughly equal, and they don't play the game according to your strategy, I wonder how you would deal with that?

"Fight! Fight!"

With Jax confirmed, IG has reserved the remaining spot for the support role of Janna.

Speaking of which, Janna was the answer that the opposing team's JM showed them during their live stream; that is, the strongest protective support against assassins.

"Quickly adjust your stance and runes, oh, and add Weakness as well."

"Row!"

Should the Conte position be reserved for AD?

Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow; he genuinely didn't understand the series of perplexing moves IG had made.

However, speaking of which, the Windwalker with the Weakness buff is indeed a better choice to limit Zed in team fights compared to other heroes.

"They robbed the policewoman!"

EZ and Sona have already been banned. With Karthus available and Varus being relatively short-ranged, bringing Caitlyn into your team composition will make Xu Jing's teamfight output much more comfortable.

"Policewoman!"

"Wow, Caitlyn and Zyra, the pressure on the left bot lane is off the charts. But Kid also has Varus to pick. Varus plus Janna shouldn't have too much trouble against Caitlyn."

"The last pick for the top lane, oh—NXG very unusually picked Shen. Come to think of it, this is the first time I've seen them pick a champion that leans towards a global playstyle," Miller said.

It's strange, really. For a team that emphasizes support, lane switching, and team coordination, NXG has rarely picked Shen, a champion with a global support ultimate.

"Finally, the fifth floor of IG..."

"It's lunchtime!"

Suddenly, a hideous void creature with a gaping maw appeared in the purple team's hero selection screen.

The Maw of the Abyss—Kog'moo!

"IG picked Kog'Maw on the fifth floor, do you want to confirm?"

"It's locked, it's locked now," Xiaolou continued, picking up where Joker was hesitant to say.

"Wow, Karthus and Kog'Maw, this is a classic suicide-style dual carry build."

[666, IG is awesome! They even came up with a Karthus-Kog'Maw combo.]

【Young men, I have high hopes for you. As long as you don't back down before the battle even begins, I'll definitely support you too.】

[There seems to be a point on the right: Janna limits Zed in team fights, and Elise is incredibly squishy in team fights if she can't create momentum early on. Karthus and Kog'Maw are practically untouchable.]

[And then there's PDD's weapon. To be honest, the individual skill level of NXG's players is really lacking. Yesterday I watched gogoing's ranked game stream, and NXG's top laner got chased all the way to the second turret and killed by gogoing's Renekton.]

"I see."

Once Jiang Ming fully understood the opponent's lineup, he suddenly realized what was going on.

In Season 2, which is an ancient version of LOL, the suicide Karthus build with Resurrection and Teleport was popular for a period of time. Now, IG has brought it to the S3 competition stage with Kog'Maw as an additional addition, which can be regarded as an additional innovation.

At this point, having figured out his opponent's intentions and realizing that their tactics were clearly aimed at him, Jiang Ming felt more delighted than anything else.

Change!

He saw the changes in the LPL.

It wasn't the kind of illogical scenario where players watched helplessly as others slaughtered their opponents. The LPL teams learned, imitated, researched, and responded much faster than he had imagined.

"It shouldn't be just that... If the bot lane is at a disadvantage, then if Karthus faces his Zed in the mid lane, he'll also be at a disadvantage..."

With a disadvantage in the middle and lower tiers, and the fact that the prince himself cannot defeat the Spider Queen, it's equivalent to a disadvantage in three tiers.

Everyone here is a top-tier player. With their own videos explaining the basics of laning phase, IG couldn't possibly be unaware of something so obvious.

"So, if we swapped Karthus and Jax's positions, would it be much easier to win?"

"Song Yuan, add more magic resistance runes," Jiang Ming immediately told the top laner, having already guessed what was going on. He also asked Stone to change the rune page to a combination with more armor.

"what?"

Song Yuan was a little confused, but he didn't hesitate too much. Since he was a cautious opponent of the weapon master, it was understandable that he would bring some magic resistance.

With the talent adjustments made, both sides swapped heroes, and the final battle lineups were determined.

Blue side NXG: Top lane Shen, Jungle Elise, Mid lane Zed, Bot lane Caitlyn and Zyra!

Red team IG: Top lane Jax, Jungle Jarvan IV, Mid lane Karthus, Bot lane Kog'Maw and Janna.

On the big screen, flames shot out from the gap between the two teams, as if to create a tense atmosphere for the upcoming match.

However, the eyes of the audience in the audience and the live broadcast room did not linger on the special effects carefully prepared by the official team for a single second; all their eyes were fixed on the blue team's players.

There, the long-awaited warm-up session between the head coach and the club owner was underway.

NXG owner Jiang Ming is taking off his suit jacket and preparing to log off; NXG-JM players are connecting...

　Starting tomorrow, Lao Qing will combine the three nights into two and raise the average number of subscriptions. We're about to reach 10,000 subscriptions, and of course, the word count won't be less than everyone's.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)