The vast majority of ordinary League of Legends players had some common sense misconceptions.
For example, the position of coach. Most people subconsciously thought that it would only appear in semi-professional or even professional clubs. Just like in the LSPL and LPL competitions, or through live broadcasts, the players of the participating teams sat in front of the computer screen on the stage to prepare for the BAN selection, and behind them stood a tactical coach holding a notebook and walking back and forth to make arrangements for the BAN selection …
However, in fact, in many university teams, there were also coaching positions.
Of course.
There was no need to mention ordinary third or fourth-rate university teams. The level was there. To put it bluntly, it was just mud. Anyway, there was no need to specially waste this money. It didn't matter if they had a coach or not.
However, it was different for veteran teams like Tongji and Fudan University in Shanghai.
They were regular teams that were close to the semi-professional level.
Similarly, they also had coaching positions.
However, for a competition like today's Gold Spear Cup, the coaches of the two schools' teams did not come. Perhaps they were busy, or perhaps it was because a mere Gold Spear Cup was not enough for them to make such a big fuss.
It was just a small competition for the team members to practice.
The only competition that could really attract the attention of the coaches of the two teams was probably the National University League.
So —
At this moment, the two teams on the stage, Tongji and Fudan, in the BAN selection segment, were actually purely relying on the communication between the players within their respective teams, and then the team captain was responsible for the overall arrangement.
Generally speaking, without a coach, it was equivalent to a lot less restraint.
The players could be more assured and boldly choose some heroes that they liked or even strange.
The audience in the spectator seats below the stage was also looking forward to this.
Unfortunately.
When the LCD screen on the stage showed the alternating confirmed and locked lineup of the blue and purple teams, the audience couldn't help but sigh and feel sorry.
The lineup on both sides … was very standard.
Not to mention anything else, just look at the middle lane of the purple team's core ace captain, Qiu Yijie. He didn't choose any Enchantress, Master of Shadow Stream, or other carry type heroes that could show off their skills. He only took out Clockwork Demon.
"Clockwork middle lane."
"This time, Captain Qiu of the Fudan team is very stable."
On the commentary platform, West Wind commented.
Mo Sheng, who was at the side, listened to the commotion and complaints from the audience and smiled. "I heard a lot of complaints from the audience. Someone seems to be shouting for Student Qiu to play with a Small Merman? Oh, there are also people who want to play fox. "
As Mo Sheng finished speaking, quite a number of spectators in the spectator area below the stage immediately shouted in agreement.
"Fox, fox!"
"That's right. What's the point of playing an Inferior Man-Fish?"
Everyone's expectations for the first group of best-of-three semi-finals were not only the competition between Tongji and Fudan, but also a more visually impactful, cooler, and more exciting confrontation.
You, a clockwork demon spirit, was chosen …
Jack of all trades mid.
It was stable, but wouldn't it immediately lose a lot of the viewing value of the match?
Moreover, what happened to his trump card? Who didn't know about the Clockwork Demon Spirit, a common mid lane? It was too boring.
Even at the front row of the spectator stands, Lu Ze, Sun Ming, and the others couldn't help but discuss softly.
"Why did he choose Clockwork?"
"Fudan versus Tongji. Fudan's strongest point is Qiu Yijie's mid. He could have chosen a hero that is stronger in the lane or has the ability to roam. That way, he could have a faster advantage —"
At the same time.
On the commentary platform, Mo Sheng had already shook his head.
"No need."
…
As if he had guessed that the audience below the stage would be puzzled by his comment, Mo Sheng continued to explain with a smile.
"Although everyone is looking forward to seeing Fudan's Student Qiu take out a mid with the ability to carry, it would also bring more visual effects to the audience. But in fact —"
"From the perspective of Fudan University, Clockwork is actually a very suitable choice."
"After all, it is widely acknowledged that Student Qiu's mid lane will definitely have the advantage in the lane, no matter what hero it is. In this case, choosing Clockwork Demon Spirit will allow Orianna to play a more comprehensive role in the mid-game. She will also be more stable … And who says that Clockwork can't carry, right?"
Listening to Mo Sheng's eloquent explanation and analysis, many of the audience finally came to a realization.
In the front row of the audience, Lin Feng, who had just confirmed with Chu Fangnan, finally began to focus on the game. He nodded slightly and glanced at Mo Sheng on the commentary platform.
His eyes were filled with admiration.
He was right.
It was just that the wording was a little more euphemistic.
From his point of view, the purpose of Fudan's choice was more direct and naked —
In fact, it was to let Qiu Yijie's mid to be the backbone and stabilize the entire game.
Because to put it bluntly …
In this group of best-of-three matches, the overall strength of Tongji University's team was far inferior to Fudan University's team. Apart from the gap in the mid lane, the strength of the players in the other positions was also stronger than Fudan University's team.
So —
As long as this game went on as usual, Fudan would be able to steadily establish an advantage in all three lanes, including the jungle.
There was no need for Qiu Yijie to specifically choose a carry type or roaming type mid to desperately drive the rhythm of the game.
And the choice of Clockwork Demon Spirit …
It was necessary to control the field.
To steadily control the rhythm of the entire game without any deviation.
Finally —
Under the advantageous rhythm established by the teammates, there was no need for Clockwork Demon Spirit to help turn the tide. All they needed was a big move to end the game.
Thinking of this, Lin Feng paused and looked at Fudan's team on the stage with some admiration in his eyes.
To be fair.
This was recognized as the strongest team in Shanghai High School … It was indeed close to the professional level. Even in terms of tactical thinking and philosophy, it had reached the professional level.
It was amazing.
Of course, there were still limitations.
"Clockwork mid, in fact, in the current LSPL or LPL professional arena, the frequency of its appearance is not very high."
On the commentary platform, West Wind casually brought up a new topic.
Mo Sheng nodded:
"Yes."
"Although it's a jack of all trades, this definition can only be seen in high-end games."
"In the professional arena … the shortcomings of Clockwork are still very obvious."
"For example, the casting delay of the big move." In the front row of the audience, Lin Feng explained to the several members of the Shangcai team next to him, "Clockwork big moves are not instant, unlike Annie's big move, which is basically instantaneous. At the professional level, it's not very difficult to prevent or avoid clockwork big moves —"
Sun Ming, Lu Ze, and several other esports club members next to him suddenly understood:
"Oh!"
"So if the clockwork big move always misses, the role of this hero is too poor. It's not as good as other Victor Bomberman …"
"No wonder, clockwork has always valued big moves —"
Lin Feng nodded, indicating that this understanding was correct.
However.
The situation was not always like this.
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