JoJo: Criticized for lack of vision control and roaming skills.
Impact: Expert in top lane, always maintains lane push and offers strategic map movements. Set an LCS record for most wins. Known for extensive VOD watching and mid-game decision-making.
Berserker: Recognized for high-pressure in team fights and smart gameplay.
Yon (TL): Improved significantly, with a focus on reducing mistakes.
APA (TL): Improved in laning and side-laning, benefitting from feedback from Impact and Core.
Fly Quest: Recognized as a strong competitor with good performance in scrims.
Series & Matches
Series against TI: JoJo criticized by Impact during the playoffs. Impact demonstrated how to play mid and top effectively.
Series against Dignitas: TL dominated, series ended in 4 minutes in the first game due to strong drafting and execution by TL.| Players noted for their meticulous game preparations and strategic depth.
Cloud9: Better coordination this split, more consistent gameplay and improved tempo control. Key improvement from last split's over-forcing mistakes.
Team Liquid: Improved significantly, with better map control and aggressive plays in 4v5 situations. Leveraging strong drafts and smart gameplay.
Energy (NRG): Players are good but need better coordination and timing; tend to overplay situations.
100 Thieves: Struggling with the current meta. Needs better synergy and coordination, particularly in top and mid laner gap.
Immortals: Recognized for unpredictable and unusual plays. Often lose due to poor decision-making in mid-game.
Shopify: Lacks confidence and doesn’t capitalize on space created during matches.
Metagame & Strategies
General Observations
AP Junglers: Require strong laners to self-sustain since they can’t gank frequently.
Best Practices: Importance of strategic depth and calculated decisions.
Sejuani: Reliable pick but requires mistake-free play.
Champions: Impact prefers tankier champions and avoids skill champs like Camille.
Resetting after Plays: Key to maintaining tempo and sustaining pressure.
Preparation: Intensive scrim practices, learning from losses, and player development.
Patch Analysis
Meta Shifts: Need for teams to adapt quickly to maintain performance. Examples like NRG struggling after roster changes.
Competition Format
Best of Threes (Bo3): Preferred over Best of Ones (Bo1). Allows for better preparation and fewer upsets. Provides more comprehensive understanding of team skill levels.
Impact's Influence
VOD Watching: Constantly reviews games to improve and guide teammates.
Direct Feedback: Straightforward and critical feedback helping teammates improve quickly.
Performance under Pressure: Maintains high level of focus and performance in games.
Personal Development: Helps develop teammates by giving specific, actionable advice.
Team Coordination: Ensures the team moves cohesively around objectives and fights.
Scrims & Play Style
Scrim Etiquette: Different rules like no remakes vs. allowing remakes. Strategic importance of early scrims for learning meta.
Playing Style: Varied between teams; some aggressive, others calculated.
Winning Through Coordination: Importance of synchronization during scrims transitioning into official matches.
Future Outlook
Pre-Break Plans: Teams set to scrim during the break with limited days off to maintain performance.
Return Date: July 20th, marking the continuation of LCS tournaments.
Season Goals: Continuous improvement and maintaining top positions in LCS standings.
Keywords & Phrases
Hot Garbage: Common phrase used for critiquing mistakes sharply.
Tempo Control: Key concept for staying ahead in games and maintaining strategic advantage.