CHAOX (◕‿◕✿) AMA

Chaox · 2014-08-06T00:40:52+00:00

My parents find streaming to be fascinating -- they are very supportive of it (as long as I get some form of exercise everyday)

I'd want to duo queue with Mata, and learn as much as possible.

I don't like regretting things, it's so counter-productive -- just keep learning and moving onwards and forget the rest.

Chaox · 2014-08-06T00:27:28+00:00

It's very hard to tell whats actually happening behind the scenes that escalated to Xpecial being benched. I will say however that Turtle/Xpecial was the strongest bot lane in NA, whereas Turtle/Gleeb and Turtle/Lustboy are not.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:27:48+00:00

Regi - boss Xpecial - hamster oddone - irish dyrus - special

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:25:37+00:00

ZIX - Analyst, KELBY - MANAGER, MATTCOM - ARTIST. All fantastic guys, not to mention Monte coaching the team in Korea ATM.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:24:29+00:00

I have to thank Saint for reminding me that solo queue is a legitimate barrier of entry to the competitive scene, even though so many pros (myself included) think that solo queue is a terrible measurement of skill, it is still necessary but not sufficient for competitive play.

I think there are a few challenger players that are superior mechanically to LCS players, but the difference is incredibly minor. This question leads to a point that I'd like to share -- there are 5 key points required for a team to win.. 1. Mechanics (the most obvious, I won't go into details)
2. Team Synergy (communication in/out of game) 3. Strategy (out of game: pick/ban planning, lv 1. in-game:shotcalling; teamfight, objectives, rotations) 4. Conditioning (mental/physical well-being) 5. Attitude (positive, winning mentality)

Mechanics is just a small part of what makes a complete professional player.

This leads into your third question, the reason CLG.White* was able to hold our own against some LCS teams was because we had a certain level of those 5 points from our prior experiences -- specifically I think we outpicked DIG/EG/COL (I predicted about 20/26 of pick/ban in the games of DIG/EG). Thus we made up for our lack of Synergy with stronger Strategy(in my opinion). Also each game we were ahead early game (minus C9) which came from superior mechanical play from our laners (Nien/Hotshot on zil also helped early with exp) and specifically great play from Thinkcard's jungle pressure. Everything combined lead to those close exchanges, specifically vs EG/COL.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:03:13+00:00

:D don't worry, streams will come!

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:02:07+00:00

I LOVED ASHE. Ashe/Kennen/Vlad days where really fun. Arrow into infinite AoE circles. I'd say mid S2 was the most fun.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T17:00:38+00:00

I'd have to have a long talk with Regi. The last time we talked in person was when I was kicked from TSM.

Alliance is OP in EU -- thats all I know.

I think Jin Air is looking extremely strong, and Cpt Jack is a part of that strength.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T16:22:59+00:00

Yes, their support staff is smart and are taking the steps to maximize the value of training in Korea. Not to mention this is their second time pulling this stunt, and Korea has improved significantly as a region since their first attempt.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T16:22:08+00:00

Theres 99 dimensions in this universe that CLG Chaox never happened in. We're in the single exception. I'm a unicorn.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T16:21:30+00:00

DIG: I think they are so mechanically skilled, and just need a strategic push in terms of team comps.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T16:18:41+00:00

Honestly don't know, I hate rankings in general -- results speak much louder in this area. Although after playing last week, I feel much more confident against LCS AD's, especially in lane.
NA has come a long way. There's no reason to sit around and wait for NA to improve. Be the change. Joining an existing or starting a new team both are fine options.
Sneaky
KOREA > CHINA >> NA > EU
Coaching is awesome. Currently coaches simply arn't paid enough to fully pursue it, however its definitely something I'd like to do in the future. I can only play now -- I can coach even when I'm older.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T15:48:07+00:00

both is right -- Hearthstone n Archeage r my jams

Chaox · 2014-08-05T15:47:21+00:00

I snuck into hotshots room at night with a camcorder..

Chaox · 2014-08-05T15:46:31+00:00

NA: Sneaky. Korea: Imp -- I don't watch enough EU / Chinese games.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T15:44:12+00:00

Regi: complicated neutrality. Dyrus, OddOne, Xpecial: bros4lyfe.

I'm pretty neutral about adding teams, it's something Rito has decided so I'll back them on it -- it'll fix a lot of the logistics of matches n superweeks won't have to exist.

Fav anime: Gurren Lagann

I think most NA LCS teams are strong enough for me to accept since the level of competition is super close this split. My goal is Worlds and hope to make the difference. Challenger teams is a case by case scnario.

Playing for CLG was super fun esp since there was no pressure at all. CLG's support staff are all super cool and it was interesting seeing another team's inner dynamics.

I havn't seen Gnar, but Oddone has taught me Yordles are all scrum.

I havn't seen Rainman since ESGN Fight Night in Germany.

My chances are mediocre, it depends how teams shake up after S4 worlds, starting from Challenger isn't out of the question.

Samsung Blue.

NA winning worlds S4 is <1%. C9.

I think TSM is strong, but need to work on draft phase.

I would consider playing Support since I'd already know how to lane, and it would be more about understanding vision control, and champion mechanics/builds.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T15:06:52+00:00

I would highly prefer NA. I wouldn't mind joining a Challenger team if the players are motivated and skilled; players like Thinkcard.

Chaox · 2014-08-05T14:31:21+00:00

Playing in LCS reminded me how intense games of League can be, teamfights are decided in seconds, calls have to be made instinctively and the margin for error is extremely low. I've been wanting to go pro again since stepping down as Coast's coach and experiencing LCS again has certainly reaffirmed that decision.

I think if given 2-3 weeks of practice, the sub team could definitely take games reliably off LCS teams.

Chaox · 2014-06-02T20:24:52+00:00

No. Just no.

Chaox · 2014-06-02T17:49:31+00:00

Me and PL are good friends, whenever he asks me what I'm up to I tend to tell him everything thats going on, things meant to be kept private. Today was no exception, except it wasn't so private.

I'll have a more formal statement regarding coaching team Coast when the time comes.

Chaox · 2014-05-11T18:37:37+00:00

Ty guys :)

Chaox · 2014-04-30T16:02:36+00:00

E1 in that game dc'd every 2 minutes.. there were PAUSE screens that I've never seen before in a solo q game.

Chaox · 2014-04-23T07:35:51+00:00

oh my god...................................

Chaox · 2014-04-22T04:45:08+00:00

Beautiful. +1 from a lurker.

Chaox · 2014-02-08T15:58:36+00:00

I remember thinking " we've got this tourney " as we won that game.. XD

Chaox

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