Eric Van Allen's discussions

In Dota there’s varying levels of height in the terrain, from uphill and downhill slopes to straight-up cliffs and ledges. Read more

I think the main difference here, and in the FGC in general, is that this wasn’t a one-time, in-the-moment occurrence. It was the culmination of a long feud, between two players who had built it up over social media and other tournaments. Read more

There’s a Shiva’s in there as well, but the main combo was the Vac into Wall from Dark Seer, then Ember’s Sleight of Fist (which proc’d his Mjollnir), all of which was still amplified by Veil of Discord, I believe. Read more

Their goal was to get in through the Champion’s Cup, and only four Cups were held: North America, Europe, China and Southeast Asia. Though South America and CIS are also qualifiers for Kiev, they didn’t get a region-specific Champ’s Cup, oddly enough. Read more

Ah, I didn’t address the disbanding. Read more

I’m incredibly back-and-forth on the Overwatch League, but very interested to see how it plays out. Read more

Rer answered this already, but relegation is the biggest fear. Read more

Thanks! I assume we’re talking Adrian? The situation with him is interesting - last I’d seen he’s going to be sitting as sub this split, then try out for the Liquid roster in the summer. Read more

Oh, no intentional shade thrown by omission. I like the Veggies. They usually bring extra eyes to the open qualifiers, which is really great. Read more

CCnC and Blitz are really good. This clip from their last game against Wheel had me laughing tears earlier:
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The Smashbox and other ergonomic solutions for esports are definitely things we’re keeping our eyes on over here. Read more

As someone who spends all day typing on a mechanical keyboard, then gaming on said keyboard or with a PS4 controller / Switch, it is incredible what doing some of these stretches will do for your hands over the long-term. Read more

I’d say it happens more often with third-party tournaments, and it’s thankfully been happening a lot less. Read more

Yeah, in this specific case, you’re making a trade-off for another benefit. You’re probably ceding your bot lane tower early in exchange for putting the enemy team’s jungle behind, and having 3-on-1's for ganks if the Nunu coordinates with the jungler well. Read more

I think Riot’s response was the right sentiment. It should be a two-way street. The real issue this all brings up is whether or not there’s a place for experimentation in the current meta. Read more

Yes, League’s metagame is strict in roles. You have top laner (offlaner, but it’s always top), mid laner, a dedicated jungler, an AD carry (marksman/safelaner) and a dedicated support for that carry. Read more

The way he approaches the situation is toxic for sure. I tried to make that clear by posting Wookiee’s comments on the situation, being that he received a nearly 50 percent report rate from games, even after winning. Read more

That’s close description, yes. He queues for the support role, but plays it in an unconventional manner that produces good results somewhat more often than not. Read more

Just clarified it! Thanks! Read more