A fast dialog with NRG Contractz after their loss towards Immortals throughout the LCS Summer time Cut up opening week.
Not the return to the LCS NRG imagined throughout 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 facet takes no kills and goals, after which fell towards 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 time Cut up.
NRG had a chilly begin to the LCS Summer time Cut up
It has been a little bit of a tough begin so that you can the Summer time to date, how are you doing?
“The primary two video games had been undoubtedly 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, undoubtedly not the season that any of us needed or anticipated, however you simply should take these losses as it’s and do what you’ll be able to to return again stronger the subsequent video games. I feel all of us are fairly down, however we perceive it’s a protracted season. So we’re simply attempting to do what it takes.”
Concerning the Immortals recreation, your crew has been fairly good up to now in relation to closing out video games. Why do you assume you had bother doing that at this time?
“I feel we simply didn’t have clear concepts, we weren’t affected person sufficient round large goals and we didn’t use our wave states in addition to we may’ve. We gave them a variety of good home windows to get favorable fights or we simply didn’t play these fights mechanically clear. They usually 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 have now three inhibs. Simply issues we have now to enhance on earlier than our subsequent recreation.”
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Was the communication part of it since you may have a very new bot lane after a very long time taking part in with Luger and Poome? How has the adjustment been to date?
“I feel FBI and IgNar carry lots to the crew when it comes to communication and a unique type of bot lane play. We’re nonetheless getting used to one another, all of us have completely different concepts. We’re all open-minded so it’s nearly actually studying one another’s habits and incorporating that into the sport. I feel that’s why we’re struggling just a little bit now, however I’m assured that as time goes on we’ll nonetheless have the ability to join and get on the identical web page.”
A brand new starting beneath a unique org
After all, bot lane wasn’t the one change for you this 12 months, 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 affect did the change have on the crew?
“CLG will all the time maintain an expensive 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 may 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 properly. It undoubtedly appears 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.”
Speaking about success, this CLG core had a extremely good trajectory within the LCS, ranging from the underside and rising up the standings every break up. However the runs in playoffs have been relatively brief. What’s the crew’s aim for the Summer time?
“Sure, the aim is certainly to degree up our playoff efficiency. I feel one of many the 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 must maintain myself to sure expectations and requirements that match me and be the very best participant that I need to be. I feel the aim is all the time to do higher in playoffs, go to Finals, go to Worlds. I’m simply actually hungry for Worlds this 12 months.”
Relating to particular person objectives, I do know the final break up was relatively disappointing when no CLG gamers had been chosen for the All-Professional groups. Is that one thing you consider, particular person awards?
“I’m all the time attempting to be the very best jungler I may be. What different individuals should 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 attempting to be the very best I may be in that particular method.”
State of the professional play meta
Speaking about your playstyle, you had been on Sejuani responsibility at this time 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 just a little with Kha’Zix, the brand new objects assist him lots. We’ve been seeing some Sion and a bit extra Viego as properly lately. Undoubtedly looks as if jungle is extra various in comparison with final break up, which is good to see. Generally you simply should take one for the crew and pull out the Sejuani, however I feel general the jungle meta is respectable for essentially the most half. However I actually assume they should do one thing with Vi and Wukong, they should maintain these champs out of right here.”
Do you assume Vi nonetheless be the very best jungler after 13.12 if Zeri is out of the meta?
“I hope not, however she most likely will likely be.”
Week 2 of the LCS Summer time Cut up begins at 2 p.m. PST on Wednesday, June 21. NRG will go up towards 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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