[2019] The Vedius Podcast - Episode 1: The LCK and Worlds 2019

Originally posted by Nymaera_

Ok let’s rattle off a few points:

1) G2 and SKT were very closely matched at MSI, and that’s the basis for why the next points are relevant.

2) Caps is inconsistent, and though his peaks are incredible, Faker on the international stage is still up there as one of, if not the best players in the world.

3) Effort in for Mata. SKT at MSI struggled in the support role as Mata was only really effective on Braum, TK and Galio. Subbing Effort in has widened SKT’s champion pool from that role.

4) Mikyx has struggled vs Fnatic in playoffs, he had a great Thresh performance, but overall I think he was outplayed in the finals especially by Hylli, if he goes against SKT in that form I believe that SKT would have the advantage in the 2v2.

So rounding up all of these points, given that 3 of 4 of those points are marked changes in form, and they were already closely matched teams, I’d say SKT perhaps have improved since MSI moreso than G2 have, if we take into account the international boost that SKT almost always seem to have.

Originally posted by Enjays1

just need to frame them and then it's alright.

Originally posted by NaM_Question

Will you be doing a podcast on other regions too?

Originally posted by [deleted]

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Originally posted by Send_Nids

Any chance there’ll ever be audio only versions of this? Love a podcast like this in car or at work

Originally posted by V4sho

Timestamps maybe owo

Originally posted by RedTulkas

really enjoyed it, ur use of examples is really fefreshing especially when one has just passivly watched those games

btw: who is the isolated waifu on the left side of the screen (on the right behind you, from ur perspective?)

Originally posted by cayneloop

i was really lookin forward to see your thoughts on things but then i see it's 1 hour long and i had to nope out instantly :(

i don't think im the only one intimidated by long videos am i? i mean i get that's how podcasts are but just throwing my 2 cents

Originally posted by Mr_Something_

I realize this is 10 hours after the fact and at the bottom of the comments, so likely as not this won't be seen, but my biggest criticisms and appreciations are:

• Keep that guitar intro forever and ever, amen.
• Loved the video examples about recurring strategies/set plays.
• I thought overall the format was fine; even if it's not the same format every time, the fact that you laid out your plan at the beginning of the video and followed through step by step (in this case, discussing the 3 LCK teams one by one) was appreciated and kept the discussion at a nice tempo. As long as you have structure to the discussion, even if it changes week to week, it's easy to listen to and follow.
• I liked you going into some detail about specific team dynamics (Effort/Mata rotations for Faker; BeryL making Nuclear look better than he is; etc.). Feel free to expound specific players and their roles in the team further! Would have loved a good few minutes on BeryL's playmaking potential, for example.
• One thing I thought may have been missing is how you believe these teams will stack up to the playstyles of the prodigal sons of Worlds, such as IG, G2, TL, GAM, etc. I realize you ventured into this slightly with your comparison to some top LEC teams, but I feel like hearing a breakdown of whether or not a team's style overall will help or hinder them in a multi-region environment is beneficial. (I also considered the fact that you haven't had an unlimited amount of time to research other regions, so it may have just been a decision avoid discussing something you felt you needed more information on.)
• Seriously, that guitar intro was the perfect amount of cheesy and charming. Pls keep thx.
• I assume you'll typically want episodes to be primarily about the esports side of League, which is great, but I also think that you shouldn't be afraid to devote a bit of time every few episodes (or on occasion, entire episodes) to other aspects of League, such as a balance change, content update, state of the game, etc. This is, of course, entirely up to you. I'm not saying I wish you'd done it; I'm saying you shouldn't be afraid to, if you're ever inclined.
• I want more.
• MORE.