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about 4 years ago - /u/RiotMagus - Direct link

Originally posted by Heeeeather

It'd be nice if eventually all regions could compete against each other, like they do in CS.

Couldn't agree more - our team can't wait to see the likes of Sentinels, TSM and more take on G2 and the best Europe has to offer. The pandemic is unfortunately causing us to find alternatives to global LAN competition - which led us to First Strike - as we're prioritizing the safety of pros and staff. Once we're through this, rest assured you'll see major events where regions face off against each other!

about 4 years ago - /u/RiotMagus - Direct link

Originally posted by Kabzon4ik

Now I am REALLY exited to see production level from Riot themselves on a VALORANT tournament. BLAST and others were great, but I really want to see how it will be nailed down from the creators of the game

Great times ahead us guys!

We were quite impressed with some of the production value during Ignition series - those TOs are pushing our teams to step up! Looking forward to seeing what you all think.

about 4 years ago - /u/RiotMagus - Direct link

Originally posted by Kabzon4ik

That's so cool to hear!

Also please clarify this for me because I am really confused now: will the finals be LAN or not? Those that are from 3rd to 6th of December. Just for me it seems now as those qualifiers will determine the best team within a region and then they will all play together or am I wrong here?

It'll depend on the region as some of the finals will be on LAN, but given the pandemic still causing travel to be risky in most regions, the majority will likely be online.

about 4 years ago - /u/RiotMagus - Direct link

Originally posted by nickwithtea93

Will valorant be open to other TOs for events, I heard league for example just uses LCS mostly

Ignition Series was our way of embracing TOs, plus our Competitive Guidelines allow for smaller tournaments to bypass any need for approvals.