Chapter 299 First Battle with FNC

Author: Mu Yuesichen

As usual, there is a small ceremony when the players from both sides appear on the stage in the opening match.

After the host gave a simple warm-up, the contestants began to take the stage.

First up is FNC.

Under the loud shouts of the host, the contestants appeared on stage one after another, and bursts of fierce cheers erupted from the scene.

It's EDG's turn.

The response was mediocre when the players came on stage. There were not many domestic spectators at the scene. After all, there were only a few fans willing to go abroad to watch the game. Moreover, the opening game was very popular and it was FNC’s home court. Even if they were willing to go abroad to watch the game, tickets were difficult to buy.

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At this time, the director also specially played the footage of the two teams' pre-game promotional videos on the big screen.

I have to say that the director really knows how to incite the audience's emotions. When the players took their seats, the audience's emotions were high. From time to time, there were shouts, some cheering for FNC, and some mocking EDG.

"It's so noisy."

Listening to the noisy sounds in her ears, Meiko felt a little unhappy.

This is the advantage of playing at home.

Chen Mo didn't care. How happy he was before the game, but how uncomfortable he was after the game: "They won't be able to scream after the game is over."

"Everyone plays well in the first game and gives this MSI a good start."

Nofe encouraged in his voice.

"Give me a strong jungler today and I will crush the opponent's jungler."

Under the influence of his teammates and coaches, Jiejie has become much more cheerful. The training matches during this period have indeed given him a lot of confidence. At least he dared to ask the coach for a strong hero during the BP game.

During the conversation, the director showed the footage to the commentary box.

"Hello everyone, welcome to the League of Legends 2018 Mid-Season Invitational. Today is the opening match of the group stage. The two teams are the host team FNC and our division's EDG team. I am the commentator of this game, Guan Zeyuan.

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"I am Xiaoshan."

After the commentator said hello, he began to analyze the two teams on the field.

"FNC is a relatively traditional team. They are like EDG in the past. Most of the games revolve around double C. Rekkles and Caps were in very good shape in the spring split, especially Rekkless, who won two consecutive games in the spring finals.

With five kills, he led the team to take away G2 3:0, so this game is not easy for EDG to win."

Guan Zeyuan was the first to speak.

Unexpectedly, after hearing what he said, the viewers in the live broadcast room were not angry, but instead wrote "steady" on the barrage.

Xiaoshan nodded slightly and continued: "However, EDG also made a lot of adjustments during the spring split. Not only did they replace substitute players, but also in the jungle position, Jiejie seems to have been training as a more offensive jungler recently."

"Due to the existence of Black Dog, EDG was more aggressive in previous games, often looking for opportunities to lead the rhythm in the early and middle stages of the game. Now Jiejie is trying to use a strong jungler in the game. Does this mean that they

We will be even stronger in the MSI game."

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While talking, BP started quickly.

FNC won the coin toss before the game, and they chose the blue side.

The coach was very decisive, and the two heroes Sword Girl and Qinggang Shadow were the first to be banned.

The analyst team studied EDG a lot before the game, and naturally watched their finals against RNG.

These two heroes must never be released.

He doesn't think Bwipo's ability to withstand pressure online is better than Letme's, and FNC's tactics can't guarantee that the game will always revolve around the top lane.

In addition to these two heroes, the FNC coach also banned Nightmare. In the spring finals, Jiejie performed very well in the two games of Nightmare, and in subsequent training matches, the effect of choosing Nightmare was pretty good.

As for EDG.

Coach Nofe mainly limits FNC’s bottom lane.

First, send Karma and Rakan to the ban position, and then ban the top lane to support Shen, who has a stronger ability to withstand pressure.

After three bans, hero selection begins.

FNC steals Kai'Sa for the first time.

MSI is using version 8.8. In this version, the designer has weakened the new hero Kai'Sa, but even so, this hero is still strong. It has an 89% ban rate in the finals, and it can be said that it is a must-choice if it is not banned.

"Ou Cheng is still confident!"

Chen Mo sighed.

If you dare to grab the ADC first, it is clear that you are not afraid of you targeting him.

But think about it, at this time, Rekkles should still have dreams in his heart. Unlike in later generations, after being repeatedly abused, the bottom lane no longer has the same momentum as it does now.

"How about taking Verus in the bottom lane?"

Nofe turned around and asked.

What is more popular in this version of Varus is not the traditional Yang Dao attack speed style. Whether in rank or on the field, the armor-piercing style is the most popular style in the current version.

In comparison, the armor-piercing flow is weaker in the later stage, but it can maintain the pressure of the bottom lane in the early stage.

Kai'Sa is very weak in the early stage, and Varus can effectively suppress its development.

iboy agreed in his voice, and EDG quickly decided on the first two heroes.

Varus, Tam.

After all, they are heroes with no displacement. FNC is also a team that revolves around double C. It focuses on Chen Mo in the top lane, while iboy in the bottom lane must resist the pressure. Choosing Tahm Kench can at least ensure that nothing happens in the bottom lane.

"EDG chose Varus. It should be an armor-piercing style. It uses its strong early characteristics to suppress Kai'Sa's development. I don't know how FNC will respond."

Xiao Umbrella analyzed.

After the words fell, FNC's next two heroes were quickly released.

Assist Braum, mid laner Ryze.

Braum's shield can make Kai'Sa feel better in the lane. If you add Stone Contract as a talent, Varus won't be that comfortable to consume.

Not only that, Kai'Sa is indeed weak in the early stage, but combined with Braum's dual passive system, it is actually quite capable in the lane.

As for Ryze in the middle.

This hero is Caps' unique skill. Selecting it can have good effects whether it helps the bottom lane to open up an advantage or restricts the top lane Chen Mo's development.

"Bring me the rock bird."

Seeing the opponent choose Ryze, Scout took the initiative.

Hearing this, Nofe nodded slightly, it was indeed a good choice for Rock Bird to fight Ryze.

The hero locks the rock bird.

The first three choices of the two teams were released, and in the end only the top laner and jungle positions were left.

Continue to ban the hero.

FNC has banned the captain and pig girl.

Jiejie has recently been used as a strong jungler, but if the protection is insufficient, he will choose the pig girl who is best at it.

As for EDG.

At Nofe's signal, the player sent the prince and the wine barrel to the ban position.

"It can be seen that FNC has five ban positions, three of which are used in the top lane. However, EDG does not seem to have any intention of targeting the top lane. Banning Shen is actually more targeted at the bottom lane. It can be seen from this.

The coach is really confident in Black Dog’s strength.”

Guan Zeyuan said with a smile.

Xiaoshan immediately started laughing: "With players like Hei Gou, coaching is really easy. I feel that Nofe's best coach last year was at least half of Hei Gou's credit."

After banning the hero, EDG will continue to choose.

"Take Olaf."

Nofe made a decision quickly.

This hero is relatively offensive and can play very strongly in the early stage. It is very suitable for EDG's early and mid-term system.

After Olaf is confirmed, FNC will select him.

The jungler was the first to identify the troll, this hero Conte Olaf, and his E skill also works well with Kai'Sa's ultimate move.

It was just the last top unit. Just when Chen Mo was thinking about what hero Bwipo would choose, FNC quickly locked in the top lane hero.

Ornn, Flame of the Hidden Mountain.

"Damn, what a dog!"
To be continued...