🕹️ Esports 🎮 Prediction & Discussion Thread

[boyptc]

Team Secret's FB page posted that within just a few moments, they're going to have an announcement and I think that's the replacement of Nisha and it all escalated too quick.

Too sad that Nisha really has to go after 4 years but I think there's a better opportunity that has been offered to him. If Nisha goes to Team Liquid then he's still with a good team.

Edit: Team Secret already announced Boom as their mid player. --> https://twitter.com/teamsecret/status/1598663300983984128

and here's the article from Team Secret webpage : https://teamsecret.gg/blogs/dota-2/welcome-boom

I just hope Boom will be able to fill up the shoe that Nisha left in Team Secret. Like you said, 4 years is a long time playing with the team. There will be a lot of adjustments especially for Boom to fit the gaming style of the 4 Team Secret left in the team.

Is it confirmed that Nisha will be playing for team Liquid? First it was Topson, now Nisha. Both players are mid laners so Micke has to adjust to become the offlaner or Nisha will transition to carry offlaner. Whateve position he transition to, hopefully he fits well to his new team.

He will for sure. Team Secret when changing roster isn't the same as other teams. They perform badly with one tournament and they'll change the weakest link in the team, they're not like that and I think they've learned the formula already to have a good chemistry with each other.

Puppey and his teammates will adjust easily like how they've adjusted so quick during the LCQ.

As for Nisha, not yet confirmed that he'll play for Team Liquid but we have that feeling that his choice to leave Team Secret, he's going to another strong team that he know of to sign him we just have to wait for further official announcement.

Its not ideal if you make arthur for making a mid-laner because he is too much greedy and aggressive playing even though he's just not capable of making a team fight and for me its for Crystallis he still have the potential of this, and for the team EG its ideal to make a new change on their team like the Team OG did still they manage to get up to the top because of the new player's capabilities, for me Topson as mid laner of the Secret is really not ideal puppey really hates the greedyness and play style of topson even in the pub match puppey always tilted if he match up with Topson.

Well, it's already official that it's not Topson but Boom from the Gaiming Gladiators. This is the beauty of roster changes and talents are being showcased and having known for being in a good team.

I remember when Nisha was firstly announced playing with Team Secret and watched him with his past team, Kinguin.

On the other teams, Alliance announced their roster.

Pos 1: Aqua
Pos 2: Chyuan
Pos 3: s4
Pos 4: ponlo
Pos 5: Handsken

Source --> https://liquipedia.net/dota2/Alliance

3 players from Sweden and first time to see they'll play with 2 SEA players, wishing them well.

[ralle14]

I'll take some Call of Duty over anything (well, maybe not Quake) for some small off season betting. Any good bookies?

I placed mine on sportsbet but i'd recommend using 500casino since they have more options aside from match winner and live betting.

Unfortunately, the multi went bust as the upsets happened in both matches, the teams were a bit disjointed since it was a new game and momentum took over for the other team.

3 players from Sweden and first time to see they'll play with 2 SEA players, wishing them well.

Looks like those three Swedish players came from goonsquad who used to dominate the EU division 2 last season, I think they should perform well enough to go back to division 1 but the question is how well they'd mesh with the SEA players though.

[tomahawk9]

- M4A1-S has been nerfed.
- The number of bullets in an AWP clip has been decreased to 5 from 10.

awpers don't have the firepower to retake by their own. That's awesome

I placed mine on sportsbet but i'd recommend using 500casino since they have more options aside from match winner and live betting.

Just checked the markets in both sites and and it's a bit dissapointing to see such low offering of different types of markets for such a massive game. I was expecting something like csgo lol

[boyptc]

3 players from Sweden and first time to see they'll play with 2 SEA players, wishing them well.

Looks like those three Swedish players came from goonsquad who used to dominate the EU division 2 last season, I think they should perform well enough to go back to division 1 but the question is how well they'd mesh with the SEA players though.

Yeah, the 3 were former teammates on their past team - Goonsquad. S4 and Handsken were also former members of Alliance and they're just back together with Aqua/Charlie.

It's interesting how this is going to do. I know s4 is a good captain but one problem on this team could be the communication, I'm expecting it to be the catalyst on the team but they can prove me wrong with that.

[execijutiere]

I feel like Eternal fire is being reborn. Of course, this is not to look at the results in the Turkish league, but the game is very enjoyable. Especially there is a very good performance increase in some players. Imorr and calyx performed well in the last 2 games. Imorr seems to be performing very well after switching to awper role in the team. It seems like he hasn't lost anything from his awp play. The team seems to be better this way. Let's see what the future tournaments will show us.

[CLS63]

I feel like Eternal fire is being reborn. Of course, this is not to look at the results in the Turkish league, but the game is very enjoyable. Especially there is a very good performance increase in some players. Imorr and calyx performed well in the last 2 games. Imorr seems to be performing very well after switching to awper role in the team. It seems like he hasn't lost anything from his awp play. The team seems to be better this way. Let's see what the future tournaments will show us.

This is classic Eternal Fire actually. They just make us excited about their capabilities first but then we witness another disappointment. 

Of course I'm hoping to see that this time will be different. The roles are better than before now. I liked imoRR's taking the AWPer role. He was already an AWPer while he was playing for Sangal actually. He has been known by his amazing quick scopes and flick shots with an AWP. But he couldn't take the role before because woxic had it. As woxic has left the team imoRR can finally play in his best role. Calyx's return is great because he has an amazing aim. He is known by impressive clutches. MAJ3R is also a good IGL and a reliable rifler.

[dothebeats]

I feel like Eternal fire is being reborn. Of course, this is not to look at the results in the Turkish league, but the game is very enjoyable. Especially there is a very good performance increase in some players. Imorr and calyx performed well in the last 2 games. Imorr seems to be performing very well after switching to awper role in the team. It seems like he hasn't lost anything from his awp play. The team seems to be better this way. Let's see what the future tournaments will show us.

They are still finding their form and I guess it's okay. A lot of people have vested their full trust on this roster hence why a lot of people are expecting for EF to always perform well however that's not always the case. Even though this team has a lot of great riflers and raw aims, you can't still deny that they are a developing team that is slowly finding their strengths over time the more they played as one.

[jakelyson]

Maybe we will start seeing M4A4 choices more often as of now. The other change is really bad news for AWPers as they will need to use their bullets more effectively from now on.

If the damage remains, it is not much of a nerf for good awpers. They just need one bullet to kill a player, and it is seldom that they need to fire two consecutive rounds. If rushed, most AWPers use their handguns. 5 bullets per clip is more than enough, especially for Pro.

Puppey and his teammates will adjust easily like how they've adjusted so quick during the LCQ.

As for Nisha, not yet confirmed that he'll play for Team Liquid but we have that feeling that his choice to leave Team Secret, he's going to another strong team that he know of to sign him we just have to wait for further official announcement.

They did well in Riyadh when Reso was still a substitute that is why when he becomes an official member, I know they will do really great. And it proved to be true, they finished 2nd in TI with that roster even though they were just formed two months before LCQ. Sometimes, you just need that one person that will complete the team even though they are joining in a short time before a big competition. For Team Secret, it was Reso.

I think you are right. I do not think Puppey would let go of Nisha if he does not have another team to go to. Let us wait for any team that will announce where Nisha would go. I know he is a good asset and a team would likely pick him up soon.

[boyptc]

Puppey and his teammates will adjust easily like how they've adjusted so quick during the LCQ.

As for Nisha, not yet confirmed that he'll play for Team Liquid but we have that feeling that his choice to leave Team Secret, he's going to another strong team that he know of to sign him we just have to wait for further official announcement.

They did well in Riyadh when Reso was still a substitute that is why when he becomes an official member, I know they will do really great. And it proved to be true, they finished 2nd in TI with that roster even though they were just formed two months before LCQ. Sometimes, you just need that one person that will complete the team even though they are joining in a short time before a big competition. For Team Secret, it was Reso.

I think you are right. I do not think Puppey would let go of Nisha if he does not have another team to go to. Let us wait for any team that will announce where Nisha would go. I know he is a good asset and a team would likely pick him up soon.

Yeah, I also remember that for which Reso has been tried out and as he performed well, he's been absorbed and replaced iceiceice.

I'm excited where Nisha is going because he's really one of the best mid players there and IIRC, he also played carry and just switching roles. While for Team Liquid, insania posted a hint on his twitter with a flag of Finland. Hmmm, a clue and most likely Topson will be them and will be reunited with Team Liquid's current coach - jerax.

[jakelyson]

I'm excited where Nisha is going because he's really one of the best mid players there and IIRC, he also played carry and just switching roles. While for Team Liquid, insania posted a hint on his twitter with a flag of Finland. Hmmm, a clue and most likely Topson will be them and will be reunited with Team Liquid's current coach - jerax.

That is a good hint. I guess Topson will be playing with them then. For Topson, his choice is limited to EU or SEA teams because his wife is in SEA. He mentioned it before. It is good for Topson, he can play with a good EU team again and with Jerax as the coach, they can give Topson the best hero he can excel in games. I expect a lot more for Team Liquid now that they will be hiring Topson on their roster.


Now I wonder where will Nisha will end up. if Topson is playing in Liquid, then the door for Liquid is closed for him.

[sunsilk]

TSM's moonmeander switched his role into being a coach.

I think this is a good move from him, those that have the experienced in the huge tournaments should really switch into coaching like notail.

Well, kuroky is back and will still play for Nigma.Galaxy.

[tomahawk9]

This is classic Eternal Fire actually. They just make us excited about their capabilities first but then we witness another disappointment. 

Eternal Fire are like a NA team (let's say EG). they have a decent roster, they show good cs in tier 3 and tier 2  tournaments, but when the big stage arrives, they shit the bed. It's a cycle, fans are ok with that, and i think the org is more than satisfied with this so long the sponsor money keeps rollin in

[Balmain]

Heroic will compete in this tournament without "Stavn" Martin in the Blast World Final, the last event of the year. In October K0nfig, Astralist's reserve contracts were terminated for some reason. He will now play in the Lan game tournament for the first time since October. What do you think about this tournament, will it be useful for the Heroic team?

https://www.hltv.org/news/35196/k0nfig-to-stand-in-for-heroic-at-blast-world-final


Heroic will field the following team in Abu Dhabi:




https://twitter.com/k0nfig/status/1599377553923637250

[CLS63]

Heroic will compete in this tournament without "Stavn" Martin in the Blast World Final, the last event of the year. In October K0nfig, Astralist's reserve contracts were terminated for some reason. He will now play in the Lan game tournament for the first time since October. What do you think about this tournament, will it be useful for the Heroic team?

stavn is an important part of this team as he has been a really good fragger so far. k0nfig can be a good choice as stand-in actually. He performed really nicely while he was playing for Astralis. They still parted their ways with him nearly three months ago. He played for Endpoint in two matches on November 16 after a two-month break. Since then he hasn't played any match professionally.

Taking all of these into account, I just have doubts if he can show a good performance. This is a completely new team for him in the end so it may take him some time to adapt to the players and strategies. The World Final is nearly here in less than two weeks you know.

[dothebeats]

Heroic will compete in this tournament without "Stavn" Martin in the Blast World Final, the last event of the year. In October K0nfig, Astralist's reserve contracts were terminated for some reason. He will now play in the Lan game tournament for the first time since October. What do you think about this tournament, will it be useful for the Heroic team?

Stavn is an integral part of Heroic. Even though we have cadiaN literally carrying the team on some maps, stavn is a key part of it by giving his team opening kills and opening a part of the map that is locked for the taking. Whoever will be standing in for him must have to fill in big shoes. Lots of eyes will be locked on him and hopefully that replacement fits in very nicely on the said team.

[jakelyson]

Heroic will compete in this tournament without "Stavn" Martin in the Blast World Final, the last event of the year. In October K0nfig, Astralist's reserve contracts were terminated for some reason. He will now play in the Lan game tournament for the first time since October. What do you think about this tournament, will it be useful for the Heroic team?

Stavn is an integral part of Heroic. Even though we have cadiaN literally carrying the team on some maps, stavn is a key part of it by giving his team opening kills and opening a part of the map that is locked for the taking. Whoever will be standing in for him must have to fill in big shoes. Lots of eyes will be locked on him and hopefully that replacement fits in very nicely on the said team.

Is there any reason he is not participating in Blast World? Is it just really rest?

He also did not participate in Blast World Finals last year, so I am guessing this is a regular thing for him, taking rest at this point of the year. They have performed really well this year, so I guess he deserves the rest. They still have Cadian as IGL and Awper so I guess it will not really hurt them to lose one guy for this tournament. Konfig is a good fragger too, I just hope he will fit with Heroic this tournament.

[boyptc]

I'm excited where Nisha is going because he's really one of the best mid players there and IIRC, he also played carry and just switching roles. While for Team Liquid, insania posted a hint on his twitter with a flag of Finland. Hmmm, a clue and most likely Topson will be them and will be reunited with Team Liquid's current coach - jerax.

That is a good hint. I guess Topson will be playing with them then. For Topson, his choice is limited to EU or SEA teams because his wife is in SEA. He mentioned it before. It is good for Topson, he can play with a good EU team again and with Jerax as the coach, they can give Topson the best hero he can excel in games. I expect a lot more for Team Liquid now that they will be hiring Topson on their roster.


Now I wonder where will Nisha will end up. if Topson is playing in Liquid, then the door for Liquid is closed for him.

And there will be no more supremacy of him being 2-time TI champ being commanded because insania will do it for him if he's ever going to be playing with Team Liquid.

While jerax being also with the team as their coach, that's perfect for topson and he won't be having that tough time to adjust. These two great mid players Nisha and topson is now the source of hotness of the dota 2 community right now where they'll go.

I remember the time before when Chinese teams were too interested on taking matumbaman when he's got kicked by his former team mate with kuroky.

[dothebeats]

Heroic will compete in this tournament without "Stavn" Martin in the Blast World Final, the last event of the year. In October K0nfig, Astralist's reserve contracts were terminated for some reason. He will now play in the Lan game tournament for the first time since October. What do you think about this tournament, will it be useful for the Heroic team?

Stavn is an integral part of Heroic. Even though we have cadiaN literally carrying the team on some maps, stavn is a key part of it by giving his team opening kills and opening a part of the map that is locked for the taking. Whoever will be standing in for him must have to fill in big shoes. Lots of eyes will be locked on him and hopefully that replacement fits in very nicely on the said team.

Is there any reason he is not participating in Blast World? Is it just really rest?

He also did not participate in Blast World Finals last year, so I am guessing this is a regular thing for him, taking rest at this point of the year. They have performed really well this year, so I guess he deserves the rest. They still have Cadian as IGL and Awper so I guess it will not really hurt them to lose one guy for this tournament. Konfig is a good fragger too, I just hope he will fit with Heroic this tournament.

Sources say it's just rest. Stavn hasn't confirmed yet. HLTV discussions say it's just that. Well he's a great performer too so I don't think it's something negative on Stavn's part. They are doing well internally from the looks of how they play CS so perhaps it's just that the dude's burnt out and wanted some time off of CS. Understandable, since they just traveled a lot just recently.

Konfig is a good replacement in the meantime for Heroic. Hopefully they get the most out of him in the BLAST World Finals.

[batang_bitcoin]

With what I know of, micke is going to be switching roles and practicing the pos 1 role in the pub games

Yup, micke can easily switch to the carry role since he used to play carry back then during the Alliance days.

Yeah, so if that's an official thing then micke is the one to adjust position and that won't be a problem to him. Now with his play style in mid which is good yet underrated, I think he'll show more as a pos 1.

We will see how Topson will react to Insania captaining Team Liquid if he becomes part of Team Liquid. I think Insania is a good captain and he will be able to captain Topson. Topson is european and Team Liquid is a European team so I think there will be not much of conflict on how they play. He can fit perfectly with this team. He is still one of the best mid laner in DOTA 2 no doubt, and with the right teammates around him, they can bring Team Liquid to a new level which they did not reach last TI. Hopefully, they will not be going throuhg LCQ against like last season.

Since that's his comment on captaining of kuku or the way SEA players captains. Insania is no doubt a good and approachable captain and I believe every captain is.
But there's this thing that a topson is looking for just as how notail has captained him and the same goes for the leadership of ceb during their two runs that took them the aegis in the international.

[Balmain]

Cloud 9 is going to transfer players for the first time in two years. Timofey "⁠Interz⁠" Yakushin is leaving the team, sources and HLTV are sure to confirm this. There are many alternatives to Interz that come to the fore. Forester, Sanji comes to the fore, and Buster is also on the agenda. I think it will fit quite well if the Forester transfer happens. One of the most important players of the Entropiq team, if the conditions fit, I think they should evaluate him first. Which player do you consider suitable for the Cloud 9 team?

https://www.hltv.org/news/35194/cloud9-to-replace-interz-forester-sanji-buster-among-candidates-report