League of Legends Wallpapers MEGA Post

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League of Legends Wallpapers

*I do not own, nor did I create these images, and most have the original creators names at the bottom*

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MLG Anaheim Grand Finals – League of Legends – TSM vs CLG.NA

Team Solo Mid, what more to say, obviously a strong fan favorite, and a beast of a team! They have been winning so much lately, but one team to always give them a run for their money is CLG.NA.

If you were unable to tune into the finals of Major League Gaming: Anaheim, then you missed out, but do not fret just yet my nerd bros, I am here to fill you in.

I will say, it was an awesome series, and both CLG.NA & TSM played amazingly well, almost perfect, but TSM took the victory over CLG 5-3 total score.

The first set TSM was in #1 Seed spot, they won first game (SMASHED first game) over CLG. They looked unstoppable, but then, CLG came back and won the set 2-1 with some awesome plays and perfect play.  Since TSM was in first seed, in order for CLG to win they must win the next set, again, 2-1.

Second Set

TSM took game 1

CLG took game 2

Final Game – TSM switched it up, put Reginald top with Karthus, and Dyrus mid with Kayle (Dyrus and Kayle = OP

Here is the final match if you didn’t catch it, Enjoy, BAYLIFE!

Part One

Part Two

Part Three

Moscow Five Dominating Big Tournaments in League of Legends

We’re witnessing a huge leading team change in the League of Legends professional play scene. With two beautiful tournament victories – topped by their perfect run to the IEM trophy in Hannover –- Moscow Five has elevated the game to the next level. Beyond their raw skill, solid preparation and crack timing contributed greatly to their dominating win. They arrived in Hannover ten days early to prepare for the match and it showed on the field. Other teams are beginning to realize that they must push themselves further in order to compete with the best.

One of the most heavily affected by this revelation is Team Epik, which has witnessed a recent exodus in members following the Hannover tournament. Epik first emerged shortly before the NA Regionals back in Season One and immediately made an impact. Founder and leader Dan Dinh led his crew Dyrus, Doublelift, Salce, and Westrice to a second-place finish in the Season One Regionals. That earned them a spot in the Season One Championship, where they placed a respectable fourth. While Doublelift left shortly thereafter for Team Curse (replaced by Nhat Nguyen), the remaining players formed a consistent core upon which Epik could build.

Following Moscow Five’s domination at Hannover, that changed. Following a disagreement about practice habits and strategies for improvement, SoloMid member Rainman left the team. SoloMid immediately recruited Epik’s Dyrus to fill in the gap. Dyrus shared a house with members of SoloMid, and both SoloMid and Epik share common roots on AON, so the replacement made sense. It also left Team Epik one man down… which became two men down several days later, when Dinh himself left Team Epik. Both Dinh and Dyrus had been serious League of Legends players – active since beta testing and with a substantial fan following – and created a significant hole in Team Epik’s roster. ClakyDeeee and DontMashMe quickly filled out the roster, but it remains to be seen how quickly the new team can gel. Dinh soon joined up-and-coming team 4Not, which has already seen improved results since adding Dan to the team.

Nor has Team Epik been the only team to feel the shift. After Dyrus joined the team, SoloMid acquired a coach to help them up their game – one who cites Sun Tzu in public postings and states an intention to implement curfews and eating regimens onto the team. If it sounds crazy, remember that SoloMid experienced Moscow Five’s tactics first-hand in Kiev and again in Hannover; they recognize the challenge that faces them… and every other competitive team on the circuit.

The concept of living together in shared accommodations takes on an increased focus in this equation. SoloMid’s new coach shares living space with them, as did Dyrus, whose familiarity with them presumably helped him function more efficiently as a teammate. In Korea, Counter Logic Gaming and FnaticRaidCall received invitations from OnGameNet to practice at their gaming house. The impact of such a move comes hand-in-hand with other factors, but there’s no question that living and playing together in the same quarters demonstrates an increased focus on performance. Much the way a professional baseball or football team lives and trains together in order to increase their effectiveness, League teams now look to work more cohesively as a unit.

The full impact has yet to be seen, but the shifts in these top-ranked teams indicate that many of them have come to the same conclusion. With their dominating play, Moscow Five may have heralded an end to the “casual professional” on the League of Legends circuit. Only serious teams, who devote time and resources to honing their skills, can withstand the heat on the battlefield. Fans can expect to see the action grow even more intense, with top teams executing more complex strategies and honing their timing to lethal levels. It’s a whole new game out there! Expect to feel the impact of Moscow Five’s wins for some time to come.

Team Solo Mid has New Coach: Things to note!

TSM has a new coach by the name of Jonas B Supper. Jonas has a history of playing many games, including the Final Fantasy series and a previous dedication to StarCraft 2. He will be dealing with team management to take some stress off of Reginald.

Currently TSM is dealing with little problems, and Jonas is here to resolve most of these. Some problems include arguing and bickering within the team, Reginald being too busy with maintaining team and TSM website. They didn’t have a solid schedule, which is very important for a successful gaming organization. Eating habits, currently TSM eats out and eats way too much crappy food. A metaphor that was used was like premium gas in a Ferrari compared to 87 octane, put in what you want to get out.

It looks like the new coach of Team Solo Mid will have his work cut out for him, but I think he can do it. It won’t be easy to manage a bunch of gaming nerds, but someone has to do it!