A fast dialog with NRG Contractz after their loss in opposition to Immortals through the LCS Summer season Break up opening week.
Not the return to the LCS NRG imagined through the Week 1 of the LCS because the org misplaced to Evil Geniuses of their opening in an ideal recreation, which is a recreation the place the shedding aspect takes no kills and goals, after which fell in opposition to Immortals after they discovered themselves in a 10k gold lead. After the Immortals recreation, we had the chance to meet up with the NRG jungler, Juan “Contractz” Garcia to speak in regards to the offseason and the begin to the Summer season Break up.
NRG had a chilly begin to the LCS Summer season Break up
It has been a little bit of a tough begin so that you can the Summer season to this point, how are you doing?
“The primary two video games had been positively tough for us. I imply the primary recreation we bought good gamed, and the second recreation we had like a 10k lead and we weren’t in a position to shut it out. So, positively not the season that any of us wished or anticipated, however you simply must take these losses as it’s and do what you’ll be able to to return again stronger the following video games. I believe all of us are fairly down, however we perceive it’s a protracted season. So we’re simply making an attempt to do what it takes.”
In regards to the Immortals recreation, your workforce has been fairly good previously relating to closing out video games. Why do you assume you had bother doing that right this moment?
“I believe we simply didn’t have clear concepts, we weren’t affected person sufficient round massive goals and we didn’t use our wave states in addition to we may’ve. We gave them loads of good home windows to get favorable fights or we simply didn’t play these fights mechanically clear. And so they slowly had been in a position to get again. We simply gave them sure timers, they shouldn’t be allowed to take a 5v5 when we’ve three inhibs. Simply issues we’ve to enhance on earlier than our subsequent recreation.”
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Was the communication part of it since you have got a very new bot lane after a very long time taking part in with Luger and Poome? How has the adjustment been to this point?
“I believe FBI and IgNar convey so much to the workforce by way of communication and a distinct type of bot lane play. We’re nonetheless getting used to one another, all of us have totally different concepts. We’re all open-minded so it’s nearly actually studying one another’s habits and incorporating that into the sport. I believe that’s why we’re struggling a little bit bit now, however I’m assured that as time goes on we are going to nonetheless be capable of join and get on the identical web page.”
A brand new starting below a distinct org
After all, bot lane wasn’t the one change for you this yr, possibly not even the most important one. We all know the LCS a part of the org is comparatively the identical after the transition from CLG to NRG, however what sort of influence did the change have on the workforce?
“CLG will at all times maintain a pricey place in my coronary heart, getting the bounce again into the LCS that I had and all of the success we had. However the transition to NRG was fairly simple. Everybody could be very simple to work collectively, very open-minded, very hungry to win. And it exhibits of their aggressive nature and their different groups as effectively. It positively looks like we’re in a win-first group. Clearly, we haven’t had the strongest begin, however we hope to drive into that and do our greatest. I’m grateful to each CLG and NRG for giving me a chance.”
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Speaking about success, this CLG core had a very good trajectory within the LCS, ranging from the underside and rising up the standings every cut up. However the runs in playoffs have been slightly brief. What’s the workforce’s aim for the Summer season?
“Sure, the aim is unquestionably to degree up our playoff efficiency. I believe one of many explanation why we had roster modifications within the first place was to simply attempt to go additional than we ever gone earlier than. That features myself too. I have to preserve myself to sure expectations and requirements that match me and be one of the best participant that I wish to be. I believe the aim is at all times to do higher in playoffs, go to Finals, go to Worlds. I’m simply actually hungry for Worlds this yr.”
In terms of particular person targets, I do know the final cut up was slightly disappointing when no CLG gamers had been chosen for the All-Professional groups. Is that one thing you concentrate on, particular person awards?
“I’m at all times making an attempt to be one of the best jungler I will be. What different folks must say about me doesn’t matter an excessive amount of. However I’m hungry, I play aggressive, I’m taking part in my very own type. I’m simply making an attempt to be one of the best I will be in that particular method.”
State of the professional play meta
Speaking about your playstyle, you had been on Sejuani obligation right this moment which we all know isn’t your favourite. How do you see the jungle meta shifting going ahead with the merchandise modifications?
“The jungle meta remains to be fairly stale, not going to lie. You bought your Vi, Wukong, Sejuani, Maokai. All fairly related however they spiced it up a little bit with Kha’Zix, the brand new objects assist him so much. We’ve been seeing some Sion and a bit extra Viego as effectively lately. Undoubtedly looks as if jungle is extra various in comparison with final cut up, which is sweet to see. Typically you simply must take one for the workforce and pull out the Sejuani, however I believe total the jungle meta is respectable for essentially the most half. However I actually assume they must do one thing with Vi and Wukong, they must preserve these champs out of right here.”
Do you assume Vi nonetheless be one of the best jungler after 13.12 if Zeri is out of the meta?
“I hope not, however she in all probability can be.”
Week 2 of the LCS Summer season Break up begins at 2 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 21. NRG will go up in opposition to Staff Liquid, TSM and Golden Guardians on their method again as much as the standings. Followers can watch Contractz and NRG on the official LoL Esports web site or the LCS Twitch and Youtube channels.
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