LOL: Can’t I play other games professionally?

Chapter 149: When playing against SKT, we only play in the early game, not the late game

"Well fought, Scout."

The game between EDG and G2 has ended, and Fizz, with his maximum output, deservedly won the MVP of this game.

Abu, who came to greet them, stood at the door of the lounge, praising them generously and patting every player who came in.

"We'll face SKT next. We need to stay in shape and not let down our guard. We need to win the game."

As soon as Lin Ruogang, who was thirsty, walked in, Kuku drank mineral water to quench his thirst.

If a 20-minute or so All-Around Game only requires you to consider the operations on the line and a small part of the jungler's gank command, then a 30-minute operation game requires you to consider many more things.

As the commander of the team, it is inevitable to analyze and speak from beginning to end.

It has always been a tradition for EDG to be overturned when their economy reaches 10,000. When Mingkai was on the court, although there were many mistakes in the late-stage operations, at least he was able to grasp the perfect and appropriate early and mid-stage operations.

Since the former is not here, it would be too much to expect the nonsensical Loli to take on the responsibility of command.

There are both advantages and disadvantages for Tian Ye to be the deputy commander.

Once he is distracted from commanding, he will perform a series of classic operations such as punching in the river and the wind girl's face exploring the grass.

So you really have to do the directing yourself.

"You are really awesome, kid." Mingkai patted Lin Ruo's shoulder with emotion.

As the saying goes, the more you talk, the more likely you are to make mistakes.

He has a deep understanding of this point. Not only do teammates have to obey the command throughout the process, but they also have to analyze it effectively. Otherwise, one misstep will lead to eternal regret.

But after listening to the entire voice chat, Mingkai had to admit it even if he wanted to, this kid's brain was like an overclocked computer that never froze, and not a single word he said was wrong.

The game is still going on, one after another, next is a replica of the fantasy battle between TSM and FW, with the late-game rat, the North American phantom suffered three consecutive defeats.

Cursing North American fans launched a fierce blast on Twitter.

After losing to EDG, we lost to GAM, and then to FW. No one lost anymore.

[Can we remove the nationality of all TSM members? 】

[Oh my god! The C9 players couldn't help but slap themselves when they saw this scene. Why couldn't they win the fifth game in the first place?]

The G2 official Weibo, which is good at making fun of things, immediately added fuel to the fire by releasing the length of the game with EDG and comparing it with the results of TSM's first day.

"You know, we took ten minutes longer than TSM before EDG pushed down their base, so we're definitely stronger than them. Now all five of us are ready to go, and we urgently need to beat TSM to regain our lost confidence."

European fans gave thumbs up and were ready to attack the pigs and sheep, waiting for the next game to mock TSM.

The third-to-last match on the second day of the group stage is the European and American battle.

The results were horrifying.

The kind-hearted G2 quickly gave poor TSM their first victory to comfort them.

North American fans rarely have room to fight back.

【G2? GG!】

[Everyone is 1-3, so no one can say anything about anyone else.]

If we can't advance, then please ask TSM to take G2 away. At least I'll have some comfort.

Next, FW will face GAM.

In a moment of carelessness, FW, who was in high spirits after defeating the big devil, was overturned.

The situation of the lower class defeating the higher class continued to develop, and northwestern Shanxi became a mess.

[They just beat SKT and then lost to GAM. It's a bit strange.]

The familiar feeling is back. Even though they beat SKT in the first round of the S6 World Championship last year, they still lost to IM.

【An expert in robbing the rich to help the poor. 】

If SKT can beat EDG, it means that no team will be undefeated on the second day. I am really looking forward to it.

[It feels stable. If EDG doesn't lose, they will definitely be first in the group.]

【SKT was just careless, it doesn't mean they are incompetent.】

Fans in Taiwan Province called him an expert.

……

7: a.m. Beijing time.

At the end of the second day of the group stage, the focus battle between EDG and SKT finally kicked off.

Cheers were heard incessantly in the packed Olympic venues.

"Hello everyone, hello everyone, I'm Guan Zeyuan, the commentator."

"I'm Su Xiaoyan."

"The highlight match is here as scheduled. To be honest, I've already started fantasizing about it."

Guan Zeyuan smiled, adjusted the position of his headphones, and coughed, saying, "SKT lost a game, so they will undoubtedly give their all in this one. It will definitely be an extremely difficult match for EDG, but I believe in them."

Su Xiaoyan hummed and began to analyze, "If EDG has a clear advantage, it must be the bottom lane combination of Lin Ruo and Meiko. So the strategy is relatively clear: we will continue to target the bottom lane."

"That's right. Actually, looking at these three games, SKT created a significant early advantage, aside from the game against GAM. In the other two games, they didn't actively try to find a rhythm. They preferred to farm and drag out the game, not rushing to attack, relying on macros to solve problems. Of course, Bang had already broken up FW's bottom lane, so there was nothing they could do."

Guan Zeyuan spread his hands.

Su Xiaoyan nodded in understanding:
"So, EDG and SKT have slightly opposite styles. The former emphasizes building an offensive system to quickly gain an advantage, while the latter plays a steady and cautious approach in the early stages, advocating for the unchanging approach to change. They are simply a spear and a shield."

The two were having a great chat.

The BP process on both sides has already begun.

【Here we go, EDG, come on, go! 】

【Defeat SKT fans for life. 】

[Don't dream, not everyone is as lucky as FW. SKT is already prepared.]

[Losing is just carelessness? Classic. 】

[It doesn't matter. If you lose, you don't lose. If you win, you make a lot of money.]

"EDG on the blue side immediately banned Kennen and Rumble. That's fine. We really need to be wary of Huni breaking through the top lane."

As one of the commentators of the LCK Spring Finals, Guan Zeyuan had naturally heard of the name Hu Bawan.

In that game, Rambo not only killed KT, but also dealt a total damage of up to 80,000 throughout the game.

"Later, we banned Malzahar in the third round. Although he has been weakened in the current version, we still need to be prepared for SKT to pick him up and counterattack. If we force it, it will be a big threat to Lin Ruo."

At the SKT player's table, Wang Leehom thought briefly and then proceeded as planned.

Kled, Zyra, and Lee Sin were all banned in the first three rounds.

Next is EDG’s first selection phase.

Lulu decisively went out first.

Guan Zeyuan predicted, "EDG is still sticking to their dominant bottom lane strategy. SKT will probably follow the same old routine."

The last three games have already shown the pattern.

SKT basically advocates giving Peanut an OP hero first to ensure his position in the jungle. Once Lee Sin is banned, the goal is undoubtedly clearer.

Peanut's specialty, the male gun, came out quickly.

SKT then locked onto Karma to compete.

In EDG's second move, the Ice Archer is about to appear.

"It's still this bot lane duo. They're so right. I have to challenge you in lane."

Guan Zeyuan felt quite determined.

Su Xiaoyan continued, "Which jungler to pick in the third hand is a difficult choice."

The Lion Dog has been weakened and seems to be difficult to catch.

Su Xiaoyan could think of not being at a disadvantage in the early confrontation, just one position more or less.

As expected, EDG locked down the Spider Queen.

SKT, in turn, grabbed Shen as support.

[The lineup looks really fierce, EDG must be crazy. ]

[Xiba, this is the first time I've seen someone trying to break through SKT's operations. He's asking for trouble.]

[You don't think you can defeat us with just early-game heroes, do you? You're so naive.]

It's time for EDG to face reality.

Discussions on Korean online forums were once very heated.

Back to the game.

In the fourth ban, SKT team banned the Barrel.

EDG here.

Varus, Policewoman, and anyone who has room for resistance in the lane will be killed.

"SKT should let Faker pick Leblanc in their fourth pick to maintain their early and mid-game dominance. If you don't, I think EDG, who only play early and mid-game, should pick it."

Su Xiaoyan put herself in his shoes and rejected the idea:

"But the main thing is taken, and EDG also has Syndra to deal with it."

While thinking.

Ryze, who has not been seen for a long time, suddenly appeared.

The scene fell into inevitable jubilation.

"Wow, the Big Devil still made the most confident choice. If you want to play in the early game, you can still play. I will focus on my mid-to-late game operations. SKT is never afraid of being bullied."

Guan Zeyuan was passionate.

Just like the excitement of audiences around the world at this moment.

EDG players seat
Lin Ruo also smiled suddenly, which was captured accurately by the director's camera on the scene.

Nofe suddenly felt a little scared.

I was thinking about whether to use Clockwork to keep a hand in the late game, but when I looked at my own lineup, I knew it was over.

"Let's take the enchantress."

EDG locked onto Leblanc with four hands.

"Tian Ye on the fifth floor takes Galio." Lin Ruo continued calmly, and the attack was maximized. The only thing missing was a hero who could enter the field and it would be enough to destroy the world.

BP came to SKT's last hand in a blink of an eye.

Lucian forces a strong laning phase?
Mouse to protect the late big core? No need.

Wang Leehom walked over to Bang and whispered, "Is Ezreal okay?"

Bang rubbed his hands, knowing full well what he was doing.

With the BP at this point, he is definitely a sacrifice in the bottom lane, and it is a success if he doesn't explode.

With EZ locked in, the lineups of both sides were finalized.

Blue side EDG: Justice Colossus on top, Spider Queen on jungle, Leblanc on mid, Ashe on bottom, Faerie Witch on support.

Red side SKT: Twilight Eye top lane, Outlaw jungle, Wandering Mage mid lane, Ezreal bottom lane, Apocalypse support.

The coaches on both sides shook hands and left the field, and the game entered the loading interface.

"SKT's lineup is a double shield combination to protect the mid and jungle, and the bottom lane will resist pressure. Bang must withstand the pressure from EDG."

"EDG's performance was even more obvious. After 25 minutes, it felt difficult to destroy two crystals."

Guan Zeyuan analyzed them one by one.

EDG's lineup is very extreme, while SKT's lineup is another extreme, and they are completely untouchable in the early stages.

"Both teams are ready, so let's get into the exciting match between EDG and SKT."

As Su Xiaoyan finished speaking.

Both sides entered Summoner's Rift at the same time.

The cheers from the crowd were incredibly loud, mostly in favor of SKT, but EDG also had a fair share of support.

Fans from China cheered loudly.

The atmosphere for watching games in Europe and the United States is always amazing, with the audience continuously contributing all their volume.

The main reason was that in the canyon, the two sides started a tense confrontation as soon as they came out of the spring.

"What are EDG doing? Four of them are camping in the grass in the middle of the river, preparing to invade, leaving Lin Ruo alone in the lower jungle? They're about to be counter-invaded."

Guan Zeyuan spoke in a hurried tone.

(End of this chapter)