CS: A young talent from Peking University, you want me to play professionally?

Chapter 123 Everyone, cheer up! Na is not an unbeatable team!
Therefore, in this situation, for NA, when they are on the defensive side and choose sides on the Ancient Base map, they must make some very quick adjustments. In particular, the players must be in excellent form to deal with this map in order to gain a lead in the score.

In the pistol round, Team A chose a standard default positioning, which allows them to gather information effectively at the start of the round. Team NA, on the attacking side, opted to accelerate their push towards point B.

However, their speed boost allowed them to gain map control immediately, after which they began to advance. This choice indicates that they wanted to prioritize attacking this location, but they also didn't want the opponent to launch a quick counter-attack.

"First, we'll plant a bomb in the middle to create the illusion of a strong attack on point B. Then, Lao Shen, you stay behind to cut off the people returning to defend in the middle. We'll quickly rotate to A and plant the bomb quickly using the time difference between the CTs' return to defend."

"Once we take control of the bomb site, it will be very difficult for the opposing team to rotate back. Also, because of the false information we gave at the beginning, the defending A team might not be able to search the site thoroughly enough during their rotation back."

"If Lao Shen can cut off the defenders' retreating personnel in the middle, then this endgame will become very easy for us."

After giving such a command at the beginning of the game, the pressure on the attacking player A will be very high, because from the perspective of the defending side, it is actually difficult for them to judge whether the attack of such a large number of players with such a fast pace is a deception.

Based on their understanding, NA often uses this tactic in previous matches, deciding whether to go all in after receiving information. In other words, after formulating such an opening strategy, NA might choose to continue pushing the first bomb site or opt for a default quick rotation. Therefore, Team A faces a very difficult choice at this point.

Therefore, under these circumstances, Team A has no choice but to go to point B.

This choice was somewhat of a last resort, a desperate measure. They knew very well that if the attacking side had already rotated to another point, and they left defenders at bomb site A, then if the enemy accelerated their attack, their return to defend would be hampered by time constraints. In fact, if they were to engage in a two-sided skirmish immediately, they would likely suffer heavy losses due to their numerical disadvantage.

However, there's no way around it; firstly, this map is inherently biased towards the attacking side. During the transition between offense and defense on this map, the attacking side is inherently at a disadvantage when they rotate to a new position. Therefore, even if they could gamble, they wouldn't choose to make such a desperate attempt at the very beginning of this map.

"understood."

Upon hearing Li Mo's command, the others immediately executed a highly disciplined repositioning. Their teamwork during this process was remarkably smooth. The provided items served as a distraction, and their unanimous footwork was also very clever.

Just as a large forward step sends a signal to the opponent, the other three players also choose to advance and create distance until the opponent can no longer hear their footsteps before choosing a turning point with a large step.

It can be said that Team A reacted very quickly. After realizing that they did not make a breakthrough at point A in the early stage, they also realized that the possibility of the opponent's wave being a fake attack and a real rotation was very high. Therefore, the three of them went back to the point.

However, during this defensive process, they were largely unaware that the attacking side would plant a sniper in the middle, so they still paid a very high price.

"wtf!"

Xyp9x was eliminated by Shen Miaoxue, which means that the defending team only has two people who can immediately return to defend the key point. Under such a numerical disadvantage, even if Team A realizes that Team A will definitely attack point B, they are unable to defend it effectively because they are at a huge disadvantage in terms of both numbers and equipment coordination.

"Return to point A!"

"At this point, the enemy is definitely thinking that we will definitely attack point B. If we return to point A now, we will have an absolute advantage in terms of both information and manpower."

Although Li Mo was well aware that they already held a significant advantage in this pistol round, even if they didn't rotate to another location and instead directly pushed forward, the opposing team didn't have a particularly good solution. They could easily gain control of the bomb site. Furthermore, it would be extremely difficult for the opposing team to turn the tide in this pistol round.

However, during matches, Li Mo always prefers the most rational and reasonable choices. In this World Championship, he did make some bold attempts. But as it turned out, when facing top teams, making unreasonable and risky attempts is extremely risky and often gives the opponent an opportunity to turn the tide.

“We can see that they are being very cautious here. Even though they have gained a significant advantage on the B point map, they still haven’t chosen to plant the C4 or engage in a fight with the defenders.”

"Instead of having such a big advantage, they still chose to switch points very quickly. In fact, for the defending team, it is now very difficult for them to keep up with the tactical rhythm."

When Team A realized that NA had chosen to rotate twice, all five of them felt unusually tired and even felt like they had been fooled.

Even though both sides were on equal footing in the pistol round, and the attacking side had a significant advantage, Na still opted for this tactic right from the start.

Therefore, Team A felt immense pressure because they couldn't predict what kind of tactical pressure NA would exert on them in the subsequent long-range rifle rounds.

In this pistol round, Team A, having completely lost control of most of the map, especially with a numerical disadvantage, didn't have many good options against NA, who had already planted the C4.

Although the player managed to eliminate two Na players, it was to no avail, and Na still easily won the pistol round.

Winning the pistol round means that they have gained the advantage they wanted in the early stages of the game, because on this map, the performance of long guns is extremely important.

With an advantage in firearms and equipment, they are able to devise more tactics to break through the opponent's defenses and engage in better gunfights.

In the following rounds, Li Mo demonstrated his command and tactical arrangements to the fullest extent. His precise command throughout the entire game put immense pressure on the opposing Team A.

After winning the pistol round, Li Mo will definitely make the most reasonable tactical arrangements for the rifle rounds to ensure that he can take the point. Then, in the next round, the opponent will be under a lot of pressure in the rifle rounds.

"So, we'll play b this round."

"Ling, who is in the first position near B, gave a smoke and a flashbang, and together with somebody, they quickly jumped down the long gap in B, and then rushed straight to the B path or the platform."

"When rushing B, remember to set up your weapon on the ramp to prevent the enemy from flanking you. After assessing the situation, you can immediately try to flank the CT at the bomb site, creating a pincer attack with us." "OK!"

It must be said that Team A's research on them was indeed very thorough.

Actually, in a strict sense, the Castle Battle map is one of the maps that NA played the least.

Furthermore, there is relatively little data on this map regarding their training with professional teams and their performance in official matches.

This means that although Li Mo still conducts thorough research and analysis on this map in training matches, their team has relatively little actual experience using this map.

For Team A's coaching staff and tactical analysts, this is the biggest weakness of NA that they can exploit.

Therefore, they firmly chose the Castle Battle map as their first map selection.

The concern is that if NA wins the first map, they will need a map with a very high win rate.

Therefore, the Castle Battle, which they themselves played very well and which has the least amount of actual combat experience, is undoubtedly the best choice.

Therefore, in this situation, the importance of Li Mo's real-time command was fully demonstrated.

"When attacking Area A, we need to focus on map control and item suppression to break down the opponent's defensive line."

"After A sets up a smoke screen, simultaneously throw incendiary grenades to suppress the CT's back point, then use flashbangs to pull out a smoke wall and concentrate fire to clear the bomb site first."

"Then Ling and Zaiwu can do a stairwell flank. After we get control of the middle lane, we should occupy the stairwell as soon as possible, form a flank with A, compress the CT's retreat space, and play a stairwell flank tactic."

"After planting the bomb in Area A, the T team members can hide in the stable or under the balcony and induce the CT scan to expose the location by making footsteps or fake demolition sounds."

"Remember to prioritize planting the C4 under the gap at A or behind the statue at B, using the cover advantage to extend the CT's defuse time. This will give us a significant advantage in the endgame."

"Also, remember to give fake footsteps inside and outside the bomb site as much as possible. You can use them to sneak up on the site silently and lure the enemy into revealing their tactical intentions in advance. Somebody, after you enter the site, see if you can hold key areas, especially the middle door. Also, see if you can sneak up on the site silently and prevent the enemy from setting up an advantageous position."

"Lin Yu, you can build a Mag-7 or Nova later on. You're very likely to get an unconventional kill in B."

"Incendiary grenades block the return path. After planting the bomb, throw incendiary grenades at the connector or middle door to slow down the opponent's return speed."

"When you're using a double-push firing line, you need to alternate between slow and fast attack rhythms. For example, in the pistol round, slowly control the middle lane, and then suddenly rush the B corridor in the next round to disrupt the opponent's defense."

While Li Mo was devising tactics, Team A, the defending side, was also busy.

While gla1ve's intellect may not be as extraordinary as Li Mo's, it is still absolutely top-tier.

Therefore, after arriving at this map that he was extremely familiar with, gla1ve began to reinforce the tactical memorization for his teammates during the rest period.

"Brothers, cheer up! We absolutely cannot let the other side have it so easy on this map."

"First of all, we must remember the dynamic mixed defense that we mentioned in previous training matches and games, and break the inertia of conventional positioning."

"The NA team, especially under Cobra's leadership, has an almost unparalleled understanding of conventional positioning and habitual thinking."

"We've already suffered too many losses on that map of Purgatory Town. Fixed mindsets will never allow us to win against this powerful team."

“Traditional defensive positions such as the long back point at A, under the jump platform, and the pillar at the B bomb site should never be used repeatedly for a long time, as they are easily predicted by the opponent and can be instantly crushed.”

"Whether it's an eco round or a long-range rifle round, try to use unconventional double-staff positions as much as possible. Utilize the double-staff position on the A long platform. Although it's not easy to defend, our rotation speed is very fast. dupreeh, Xyp9x, you two should coordinate and use the tree position on the B site for double-staff. This will not only expand your vision but also give you opportunities to create kill opportunities using your individual skills."

"Once we have difficulty building a good defensive line, we must do a good job of supporting defense. At the beginning of the game, we can push forward to A long to scout. If we do not get information about the opponent, we should quickly switch to the middle or B area to support defense, forming a 'fluid defense' rhythm to disrupt NA's offensive rhythm."

For Team A, losing the pistol round brings new pressure.

Commander gla1ve and the others are now on high alert.

They knew very well that even if they couldn't stop Na from winning the championship, they would still do their best to put absolute pressure on and hinder them.

If they lose three consecutive maps by a large margin like in the first map, there is no doubt that this team, on which almost all the viewers and even many professional players in the European and American regions have placed their hopes, will likely be nailed to the pillory of shame for a long time.

(End of this chapter)