Boards›Esports

TSM Apreciation Post (no hate please)

00EloHell00·10/21/2017, 2:46:08 AM·2 votes·488 views

I was watching Worlds like many other NA fans out there. Like everyone else, I was convinced TSM was going to make it out. I was heartbroken when they didn't. I heard of the hate going around on Reddit and thought of making this post just so anyone interested could just put a quick message about why they appreciate TSM. If you want to down vote this, go ahead, just want to put some positivity out there.

I appreciate Hauntzer because when Doublelift left for his vacation, he stepped up to perform at a higher level. He hasn't lost any of his carry potential. I loved his Gnar games at Worlds. Excited to see what next season looks like.

I appreciate Svenskeren for his grit and perseverance. I personally have always considered him an underperforming jungler. There has been a lot of harsh criticism of him. I think its amazing he has stuck it out continues to work to get better. I admire him for having that grit. The pressure is extremely high for anyone on TSM and I think Svenskeren is undervalued sometimes.

I appreciate Bjergson for being a strong player and the voice of TSM. His growth over the years has been incredible. Even through several weak performances at Worlds, he hasn't turned his back or even thought of retiring. I love seeing highlights from his stream. Keep killing it out there!

I appreciate Doublelift for several reasons. I never liked the bragging Doublelift. I think he has changed from what he used to be. Sure he still has some of his old character, but I think his character development has been very interesting. Successive failures are a gift. Failure is an indication of potential. All TSM fans know what this roster could be. Doublelift's performance at worlds was not the best. I am proud of him for just being there, for coming back to the same tournament that haunted him. Fear is a tool to be used. It can make or break you. I look forward to seeing you next season. Hope you don't retire.

I appreciate Biofrost for his smile. Honestly, he is the bright ray of sunshine on the team. It is always fun to watch his stream highlights. Keep smiling and playing.

Hoping other people will add on to this.

3 Comments

iM Uranium10/21/2017, 3:23:28 AM3 votes

I appreciate Doublelift Tryhardness flashing into the enemy team with no teammates around attempting to 1v5. I appreciate Sven in his ability to powerfarm the jungle to gain much strength. I appreciate Bjergsen on his ability to try and rotate and outfarm the other mid laners. I appreciate Hauntzer on giving Dyrus Flashbacks of his time at Worlds. I appreciate Biofrost with his ability to try and carry his team even though how they performed.

Finally, I appreciate their coach stepping down in realizing that he was not fit for the position.

ChompyWulf10/21/2017, 2:29:12 PM1 votes

Gotta make some corrections. Not everybody thought TSM would make it out of groups. A fair number expected a flop because they have only once of seven appearances ever advanced at Worlds.

Second, failure is a tool that indicates potential and growth only if it happens. DLift has met his limit and has let failure crush him, no reason now to expect that to change.

Finally, why would Bjerg bother to retire when he is always given excuses why he couldn't succeed and is making money to keep playing without any heat put on him?

TSM deserves the hate. The single most hyped NA team in LoL history is a meme for NA flopping. Excuses have been exhausted, their roster probably couldn't be improved in any major way, and this year fans can't even cry and try to claim it was a death group. 10-11 months a year TSM gets all kinds of praise, hype, and love. Some of it deserved, some of it not. After flopping (again) the 1-2 months of hate are very well deserved.