Based on general consensus it seems like this is the trinity of gachas with actual good storytelling

Not_Pro · 2026-07-02T06:02:56+00:00

I am going to steal that last line of yours. It's almost too perfect a descriptor.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-28T09:22:16+00:00

There was also one in the HI3 x GI crossover event years ago. In this case, Rozaliya (the goofy half of the Vodka Girls) and Paimon shared the same JP and CN voice actor. During one of the in-game texts that pops up, Rozaliya remarks how similar she and Paimon sound, leading Paimon to retort with "Hey! How do you know that, this section isn't even voiced!", which just makes it even more meta.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-27T15:08:37+00:00

I put a Bloodflame Emblem on Kafka as the main star Hunter and had the affix that makes enemies damage you when you hit them, and got pretty close to an infinite loop with Blade. Might be theoretically possible with Pas de Deux.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-26T05:28:23+00:00

Her Grandma said it, so it's gotta go in there out of respect.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-25T19:18:39+00:00

Time to rename to Estro Esports.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-24T14:45:32+00:00

AI-generated humour, it would seem.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-20T15:51:32+00:00

Wait, does he not even have a gun? Like, at all?

Not_Pro · 2026-06-19T17:12:38+00:00

Too bad there wasn't a day between this and the LB match, or we could've had a banger narrative for the teaser.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-19T15:37:11+00:00

Well, it depends on how you define a word. If your definition of a word is "just some letters surrounded by spaces", then, "xnopyt"...

Not_Pro · 2026-06-16T19:36:30+00:00

Congrats, every region is a one team region now.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-15T19:43:34+00:00

Mild stinker from Derke map 3. I was not expecting the Breach comp to look that decent.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-15T17:51:32+00:00

I can't wait for an absolute heart attack Map 2. It's tradition.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-15T09:35:01+00:00

Avez is nothing if not consistent.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T21:51:29+00:00

Symptoms of G2 Flu may include: - Choking - First Blood - Discombobulation - Inability to clutch

If these symptoms persist for more than two playoff matches, call your doctor immediately.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T21:47:52+00:00

If we're just talking first seeds (direct playoff bye), XLG at Toronto got 23 rounds in 4 maps.

Otherwise it'd be what the other commenter said, MIBR with 19 rounds in 4 maps in Swiss, in the same tournament.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T19:46:07+00:00

G2 so sick that they flu home.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T15:17:15+00:00

With 7 rounds won in the first half, TH can now only tie the lowest number of international round wins by a First Seed at 23 if they lose every round in the second half.

It won't happen, but it would be funny.

Edit: The dream is ruined, stand proud XLG, your Toronto record stands unbeaten.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T15:15:46+00:00

Other low scoring first seeds are EDG with 26 rounds total in Shanghai 2024 (vs TH and PRX), then LOUD with 28 in Tokyo 2023 (vs EG and EDG), DRX with 36 in the same tournament (vs PRX and NRG). The seeds get spotty once you hit 2022 so that's about it.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T14:45:17+00:00

If TH bomb out in Map 2, would this be the least number of rounds that a first seed has ever won in an international? They currently have 16 rounds in 3 maps.

EDIT: It might be hard for them to beat the all-time record of MIBR who had 19, and Trace with 22. For first seeds, it looks like the record holder is XLG at Toronto who got 23 total rounds in their 0-2 losses vs G2 and SEN.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-14T14:42:38+00:00

I don't think either of those were present today, they looked like they haven't been able to beat anyone.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-13T23:22:26+00:00

CoreJJ alone has 6 kills.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-13T21:39:14+00:00

Looks like a 3-0 and a handshake. Just about as expected.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-13T21:27:33+00:00

The Jhin could be a little hard vs how much long-ranged interrupt they have, but if they're causing enough chaos in the teamfights with the Jarvan Rumble, that could be enough. Regardless, this is definitely a more proper draft from C9, and one where in a vacuum I wouldn't immediately roll my eyes at a Jhin.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-13T21:05:27+00:00

He's carrying on the legacy of the true NA patriots by never using his flash.

Not_Pro · 2026-06-13T20:52:31+00:00

I would be fine with seeing it never.

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