I don't get it

Rux100·Oct 14, 2016·2 votes·499 views

Why does NA get blown out of the water every year? It's not like koreans have something extra special that we don't. They don't have gaming super powers. They have access to all of the same champions and runes and masteries that we do. So, then, why can't one of our teams make it further than QFs? Had lots of faith in CLG when they beat ROX, but then they still lost...

Yea, I'm a bit mad. Just seems like koreans do their homework and NA doesn't, or something. There is something they're doing that we aren't. And it shows pretty clearly.

(NA) : I'm VIIIIABLLLLE (Korea) : You're really not, dude

8 Comments

Stars ShaperOct 14, 20162 votes

Koreans build teams with the intention to have good teamfights with an actual combo to follow during those (more than one usually) while NA and EU are more focused on the individual skill of their players and if such player isn't enough to shut down 2 of them it's game over.

Also yes, they got gaming superpowers.

ForFoxSakesOct 14, 20162 votes

NA are egotistical maniacs who think they're the best in their little bubble. Trash some solo Q as practice and they shit talk like no tomorrow. Asian teams always look to see where they can improve and will more often than not make plays for the greater good towards the greater goal. Just even look at their attitude and mentality when they talk in interviews. C9 especially toxic if you've ever seen them stream, they screw around and shit talk the entire time. TSM are much better composed and respectful, but don't have the quality practice partners and solo Q doesn't cut it. Even still, their ego is too high and inflated

Look @ the interview with Crown for example http://www.lolesports.com/en_US/articles/king-me-meet-ssg-crown for hwo modest he is and their mentality to succeed.

NA/EU already think theyre the best Asians want to be the best, and even when theyre on top keep looking to improve

NA/EU be like: I fucking raped his ass and kill him all day so we're unstoppable Asia be like: I could have done this better and missed this shot in teamfight 3 so even though we won I'm still a little disappointed in my mistakes

Rux100Oct 14, 20161 votes

Even in pros the toxicity exists? That's sad. Seriously, I wish I was at good at this game as they are, I'm always looking to improve even when I'm winning. Just raged the other day WHILE I was winning because I got caught out more than once and it was obvious why. How do our pros not have that discipline?

Does that mean the grind to get out of silver is for nothing? The toxic nature will always be there?

Mig89Oct 14, 20162 votes

gold is no better IMO. This is my first season and i barely got to gold but i cant see a difference between silver and gold. It may be more evident in higher silver but from where im sitting its the same cluster F***

ForFoxSakesOct 14, 20162 votes

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Even in pros the toxicity exists? That's sad. Seriously, I wish I was at good at this game as they are, I'm always looking to improve even when I'm winning. Just raged the other day WHILE I was winning because I got caught out more than once and it was obvious why. How do our pros not have that discipline?

Does that mean the grind to get out of silver is for nothing? The toxic nature will always be there?

A part of it has to do w the fact that NA doesnt take pro gaming like it's serious whereas in the Asias it's a huge source of revenue and legit operation. With such a large population they need to be exception to stand out or be replaced. In NA there's less of a talent pool and they consider themselves the shit and "who are you to talk to me like that, do you know who I am?" attitude.

Even @ the worlds level there has been punishments handed out with fines and banned from games WITHIN the tourney. There was one this worlds @ the groups level (chinese team though) http://www.lolesports.com/en_US/articles/competitive-ruling-hankil-road-yoon I'm guessing he's going to be replaced ASAP

and before with TSM Svenskeren (diff team then) was handed a 3 game suspension in 2014 http://2015.na.lolesports.com/articles/league-legends-competition-ruling-dennis-%E2%80%9Csvenskeren%E2%80%9D-johnsen yet continues to be recruited

Rux100Oct 18, 20161 votes

What tha faaaack and they still let him play on the world stage?? I'm a C9 fan, but that is not cool!

Isn't it so in Korea that gaming has become a legit sport? Most of NA still refuses to recognize gaming as a sport, so like you said not nearly enough money. Perhaps when it is considered one, we will get more serious NA teams. I wish I was that good (rather had the time to practice to get that good) I can't imagine acting like that. I'd gladly take his place.

I will never understand the need for that kind of behavior though. I've never acted that way on the rift, can't say I'll ever want to. We're one community. Without my opponents and teammates, there would be no game. Respect is just a given in my book.

WatchDogs LegionOct 14, 20161 votes

Here's what Asian Team have that EU and NA don't

Full Asian Team
Asian Skills
Asian Brain
Asian mechanic
Asian
Asian
Asian

AdderTudeOct 18, 20161 votes

The difference is in culture. Here in the States, we worship athletes in the Big Three (baseball, football, basketball) and consider those sports. E-Sports is still trying to find recognition because the fans of the Big Three are fervent in their belief that a "real" sport involves a lot of physical activity (e.g. a lot of running, sprinting, jumping, etc.) so they won't ever see the same entertainment value in e-Sports (and yet chess and contract bridge are considered sports by the IOC).

By contrast, pro players of StarCraft are treated with more reverence than the players on their own national soccer team, despite soccer being the much bigger sport. There's even a TV channel dedicated to airing club and tournament SC games.