But is it fair for all?
It is a momentous occasion for the region and local fans and players are rejoicing.
The region was in desperate need of boosting.
And perhaps Valve took note and developed a (very) elaborate plan to make NA great again.
These teams will have barely any time to practice, let alone adjust to jet lag and get situated.
But that’s not the only advantage that NA teams are getting.
TheArlingtonStand-in Major 2022 will see six teams playing with adjusted rosters due to visa issues.
It would have been seven butXtreme Gamingdecided towithdrawafter encountering visa issues and other potential logistical problems.
We have decided to stay in China to focus on preparing for the TI pre-selection instead.
Five teams were compromised because of last-minute changes in their rosters due to complications from COVID.
Only four teams have secured their TI invite Thunder Awaken, PSG.LGD,TSM.FTX, andOG.
And TSM.FX isn’t even going.
And having a stand-in won’t make it any easier.
Playing with stand-ins is rarely preferred, often is a headache, and always is tricky to navigate through.
In fact, poor Fnatic is looking at only arriving in Texas with two of their original players.
But will it be enough or work out for them?
Even aside from a player, the impact and influence of a coach can be just as crucial.
The Peruvean team will be bringing in a former Infamous player for “an extra pair of eyes”.
beastcoast is sitting in 5th place ranking currently andshouldbe able to secure their spot under most outcomes.
For such an important event, to see so many teams competing in less than optimal circumstances is disheartening.
If any of these teams with a stand-in miss the mark it will be devastating.
And I guess ‘it just be like that’ sometimes.
Sorry NA…. it might take more than this to see NA at the top again.
