September 21st.

There are only two weeks left until the World Finals.

Since September 5th, IG has been on vacation, and it is only today that IG has resumed training.

In the past ten days, Liu Shuai has been in a semi-relaxed state.

The so-called "semi-relaxation" is to maintain your rank and the progress of the research team, but at the same time give yourself some time to rest.

In the base, there is actually nothing to play with.

Except for chatting with a few young ladies from the production team for a few hours every day, there is nothing else.

When training resumes on September 21, the joy of a few hours a day is gone.

Eyes on the World Finals.

On October 1st, all teams participating in the Play-In Tournament will go to the LCK Stadium in Busan, South Korea in advance to determine the four Play-in Places.

The LCK, LEC, LMS and the third seed in the LCS region are all required to participate in the play-in rounds.

Since the LPL won the championship in S7, the third seed EDG went directly to the third seed pool.

September 27th.

The draw for the World Finals has officially begun.

In the 2018 World Finals draw ceremony, the 12 play-in teams will be divided into three draw pools based on their previous regional performance.

Riot will place teams in the draw pool in order to ensure the quality of the group before the draw.

The teams in the draw pool will be divided into two groups of six teams (Group A and Group B) to compete in the World Finals Play-In Tournament.

The draw for the play-in tournament was not much expected by the audience.

After all, every year's play-in tournament, the No. 3 seed in the five major regions basically qualifys, and there is nothing to look forward to.

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So, the draw for the play-in tournament was quickly drawn.

It wasn't until the draw for the group stage that LPL viewers reopened the official LOL TV station.

Before the draw, the barrage and comment area were already boiling.

"Let's give the LPL some intensity, IG has to meet at least one Korean team, otherwise the group stage is really boring!"

"KT has a deep grudge with RNG, and I hope to be in a group."

"EDG and KT also have a deep grudge, and I hope to be in a group."

"I feel that the games between the LPL and the Korean team are very good!"

"But this year, I feel that the intensity of the Korean team is not high, we should face up to the European and American divisions, such as FNC or C9!"

"FNC won't talk about it, it's not top every year, but the C9 team is amazing, they may drag a strong team into the water every year, whether it's LPL or LCK!"

"To be honest, there are strong teams in each region, and it will look better when they play, if only the LPL and LCK are dominant, I feel that there is no point in holding this world competition."

"One thing to say, every year it's the upset that I look forward to the most, except for my home team, of course."

“…… Let's get started, don't grind!

”

In the discussion of the barrage, the picture of LOL TV quickly cut to the commentary seat.

Remember and narrate with accomplices to explain the draw ceremony for this play-in tournament.

"Hello everyone, I'm remember."

"I'm the Rain Boy."

"Today's draw ceremony, do you have any expectations for Eleven, that is, you want to see which two teams meet in the group stage?" rememberStir up the conversation.

"If you want me to say a few highlights, first of all, the first one, I call it "Guan Zeyuan's Pain"." Commentator Yu Tong said with a smile.

"Oh?"

"Meaning, I want to see IG and Geng in the same group."

Remember nodded, and said with a smile: "This is very interesting, the two teams have a grudge, in fact, I would like to see these two teams divided into a group, but this will not be seen until the end of the play-in round." ”

"Yes, Geng is still going to participate in the play-in."

"What about you, second brother?"

"I...... I wish EDG and FNC were in the same group, after all, there is a deep grudge. ”

"Then there are RNG and KT, I think these two teams have a similar style, and they should be quite cool to fight."

Yutong nodded: "Indeed, in terms of style, this year's KT is the most in line with the LPL style of an LCK team, because in their team, PAWA has played in the LPL division, and they are too familiar with the style of the LPL division." ”

"So, if RNG and KT meet in the group stage, I think it's quite exciting."

Remember continued: "Then we see that the draw ceremony for the group stage is coming, let's talk about the draw rules first. ”

"After the draw, there will be a group stage draw, and the remaining 12 teams will be divided into three draw pools based on their previous regional performance, and the teams in the three draw pools will be divided into four groups of four teams each to play the group stage of the World Finals."

"The winners of the Play-in Tournament will be divided into four groups directly after the Play-In Tournament and will not participate in the draw ceremony, no team will be in the same group as other teams in the same region, and if the draw results conflict with this rule, or will cause this to happen later, the selected team will be moved to the next suitable group."

"Okay, we've finished explaining the rules, let's hand over the footage to the scene!"

The main screen comes to the LCK competition venue.

The draw was made by the famous host of LCK - Emperor Roaring Xiao.

There are a total of three lottery pools in front of Emperor Roaring Xiao, and each lottery pool has four small balls.

Emperor Roaring walked to the first lottery pool, took out a small ball, and then opened it, which presented the No. 1 seed in the LMS division - FW!

Then the second ball was directly opened out of the No. 1 seed in the LPL division - IG!

The third ball, the No. 1 seed in the LCK region - KT!

The fourth ball, the No. 1 seed in the LEC region - FNC!

With the first draw pool over, it's time for the excitement!

Group A, the second and third draw pools, AFS and PVB will be drawn respectively.

Group B, draw C9, VIT.

Group C, EDG and TL.

Group D, RNG and 100T.

After watching the draw, remember to continue the discussion with Yutong in the commentary seat.

"Looking at it this way, Group A is very suspenseful, AFS and FW have a chance to say who can advance, after all, in our opinion, AFS should be regarded as a weaker team in the LCK division."

The commentary doesn't mean to look down on AFS, after all, the only thigh in their team that can really Kerry is the top laner, and the rest of the players are mediocre, judging from the performance of the summer game, it is true.

"In Group B, it can only be said that IG is not under much pressure, and it depends on whether GENG can come to Group B."

"After all, GNEG can also go to Group B and Group D, go to Group D, then Group D should be the group of death, go to Group B, and Group B is quite dead."

"Yes, then on the side of Group C, the pressure on EDG's exit should not be large, but it has to be dike KT."

"In group D, the pressure is not great, it depends on where Geng goes."

"On the whole, except for Group A, which can be regarded as the group of death, the rest of the pressure is not too big."

Remember to continue: "Compared to GENG's entry into Group D, I think it is more enjoyable to enter Group B, after all, we have to consider Brother Guan's feelings, hahahaha~"

"The play-in round and group stage grouping have ended, so the next three days later, it will be the play-in schedule, although there is no team in our LPL, but I think we can familiarize ourselves with the version first, and every year's play-in is actually quite interesting, such as some wild cards, there will be a little new trick."

"Okay, then we'll see you on October 1st!"

After the draw, the expectations of the audience varied.

Discuss your ideas in the forum.

In fact, the draw for the group stage is not too exciting in a sense.

Because there will definitely be some weak teams to help finish at the bottom and improve the chances of qualifying.

The real draw will have to wait for the knockout stage after the group stage.

……

In recent days, the play-in schedule has been in full swing.

The IG players who are still at the base are not in a hurry to go to South Korea, but study the opponent of the S competition at home.

"C9, vit, if there is another geng, it will be a little more exciting!" In the training room, Jack said as he looked at the results of the draw.

Liu Shuai took an apple from the coffee table that Coach MAFA had just brought over, took a bite, crunched and bubbled with juice, and after swallowing it, he said: "Indeed, but this year's Europe and the United States are also quite strong, and we still have to pay attention to it, especially C9." ”

Coach Mafa put down the fruit plate and made himself a cup of hot tea, saying, "Don't worry, C9's win rate against us is still quite low." ”

"C9, what's the name of the ADC, it's the old woman." Ning seems to be interested in this aspect.

"Sneaky, what? Looks like you're interested! JKL teased.

Ning: "you, I'm just curious, I've seen him cosplay a lot of League of Legends characters before. ”

"But one thing to say, their mid-laner Jensen is not bad, this time we will focus on it." Coach Mafa said.

Liu Shuai poked Rookie's sleeve: "What about you." ”

Rookie smiled, "I'm listening...... Is he strong, though? I've fought with him a few times before, so I'm not impressed! ”

"Classic is not impressive, do you think you are a faker?" Liu Shuai replied.

The faker of the year was notoriously crazy.

In the post-match interview, this question must be indispensable: which player do you have an impression, he will always answer that he is not impressed.

Rookie continued to laugh, "That's right...... But I really don't have any impressions, maybe I didn't have many fights! ”

In the process of communicating between the two, Coach MAFA has sorted out the PTT, which is full of profiles of some C9 teams and VIT teams.

IG then began to research and analyze the data, the hexagonal azimuth map.

The main thing is not to let go of every valuable player.

Although some players are not well-known in the world, as the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing one's opponent will win all battles, and only by understanding his roots can he hold his fate in his own hands.

After researching the World Championship players, the IG players flew directly to Busan, South Korea.

Before getting on the plane, I also met a lot of fans who came to see off the plane.

All kinds of support brands are in their hands, and most of them are good-looking female fans.

With the IG team members landing in Busan and staying at the hotel, the training match with the players from other regions was officially opened.

As soon as Liu Shuai landed, GENG's mid-laner crown brother immediately came over.

"Hi, handsome, long time no see!" Brother Crown greeted warmly.

Liu Shuai looked at Brother Crown a few times before and after, and his originally shy personality seemed to have changed at this moment.

If it weren't for the fact that he was wearing a GENG's team uniform, Liu Shuai would almost be unrecognizable.

“？ Long time no see! Liu Shuai also greeted cordially.

"Aren't you supposed to train? How did you run here? ”

Brother Guan's smile was very sunny: "First, I want to come and see you, and second, our coach can't pull his face, and then let me say, make an appointment for a training match or something, do you have time?" ”

Hearing this, Liu Shuai understood.

Now, all the teams want to make an appointment with the strong team, and then look at their own shortcomings.

Geng's coach made a good calculation and asked him to come to the training match with him.

Of course, Liu Shuai is naturally not easy to refuse.

On the one hand, he is a friend, and he can't help but give face to his friend.

On the other hand, when you come to Busan, you really have to find your form first and look for the answer to the World Championship version.

"Okay, then make an appointment for tonight?" Liu Shuai agreed.

Brother Crown looked at Liu Shuai, his face full of curiosity.

In broken Chinese, he said, "You... Ignore...... Give your ...... Coaching? ”

Liu Shuai was stunned, lying in the groove, now that Chinese has begun to be popularized, why does Brother Crown also speak Chinese?

Liu Shuai answered the question first, "It's okay, I can also speak in the team." ”

Even Su Xiaoluo couldn't decide whether he would play or not, which already showed IG's status in the team.

Then he asked, "Are you Chinese?" ”

Liu Shuai deliberately said it in Chinese.

Brother Crown seemed to only understand half of it, nodded ignorantly and said: "Chinese, self-taught, hahaha!" ”

After speaking, he looked at the watch on his wrist and continued: "Liu Shuai, I'm going back, if there is a chance, we will come out to play together in the group stage!" ”

Liu Shuai smiled and nodded: "Okay, come on for the play-in competition!" ”

……

After some communication between the two, Liu Shuai returned to the hotel and informed Su Xiaoluo about the training match.

Su Xiaoluo dragged his chin and put on a deep look: "I feel that the person on the other side is not good." ”

"You mean Brother Crown?" Liu Shuai seems to have an answer in his heart.

Su Xiaoluo shook his head: "He should just want to come to you, he doesn't have crooked thoughts, I mean Geng's coach." ”

"What does it mean that they knew we had a 50 per cent chance of meeting us in the group stage, but they didn't shy away from coming to the training match?"

Liu Shuai didn't think about it, and said directly: "It shows that they want to steal our tactics and study our team through video, and they must have thought of a means of retention." ”

"You know you still promised!" Su Xiaoluo's tone pretended to be fierce.

Liu Shuai smiled lightly: "It's because I know that I agreed to them." ”

"What do you mean...... Also keep the means? ”

Liu Shuai shook his right index finger: "Nonono, of course not, we have to do our best." ”

"What do you mean?"

"It's good that we play 100 per cent and make this training match worthless, think about it, what useful and valuable information will the other side steal from the crushing game?"

After listening to this, Su Xiaoluo suddenly realized.

"You kid...... My heart is dirty enough! ”

"Concessions and concessions are all good cultivated by the club."

"Hahaha, then you go to training first, I'll do the handover of the training match......"

"Okay."