“” Held in Reykjavik, Iceland from April 10th to 24thVALORANT』International Conference “2022 VALORANT Champions Tour Stage 1 – Masters Reykjavík”. Japanese representative “チーム”ZETA DIVISION“Was far beyond Laz’s realistic goal of” first win “and advanced to the playoffs.
The first playoff match is EMEA representative “G2 EsportsAs a result, he was defeated with a map score of 2-0, but in particular, Bind developed a seesaw game that competed with a round score of 13-10, and fought a battle that might be called a good fight.
Immediately following the match once morest G2 Esports, the editorial department conducted an interview with ZETA DIVISION leader Laz and Dep. In this article, we will deliver the pattern!
* This interview is a compilation of individual interviews with both players in one article.
–First of all, thank you for your hard work. Please give us your frank impressions following the G2 Esports match.
Laz playerWas insanely strongis. The details and the basics are solid, and I feel like I was able to take those parts.
Even if you take advantage of the number of people in 5-3 or 4-2, (the G2 side) will carefully assemble and fight from there, and you will be defeated one by one.That is also a mistake here, but such a scene was very strong.
Dep playerI’m sorry because I was regarding to winis not it.
-That’s right, did you have the feeling that you were “cool!” Even when you were playing?
Dep playerI tried not to think regarding such things so much, and I carefully piled up one round and one round.
–How was the atmosphere of voice chat during the match?
Dep playerIt was a good feeling today, and I think everyone was doing well.
Laz playerEveryone”Let’s definitely win“It was that kind of feeling. It was much easier to play than the FNATIC match on the group stage, because the tension was much lessened.
However,I mightn’t sleep much yesterday in a series of battles, and I woke up early in the morning to meet, so it’s hard to say that I was able to demonstrate my performance and I was tired.
— It’s been 3 days in a row …
Laz playerThere is a lot of frustration.
Dep playerThe play itself wasn’t that bad, but the lack of sleep made it hard for me.
–Did you have time to talk with the team following yesterday’s match once morest Ninjas in Pyjamas (NIP)?
Laz player(Due to schedule) It wasn’t at all. I haven’t been able to review yesterday’s game, so I mightn’t absorb anything by looking back.
I can’t perform well, I’m tired, and (looking back at the game) I’m not sure what I’m supposed to absorb, but to be honest, it’s quite frustrating.
— I had the impression that both maps were in competition at the beginning. In the split, the round difference was finally separated, but what was the cause of the defeat?
Laz playerThere are some parts that cannot be understood without reviewing the game, but the point is that the credit became difficult because of the small-group battle and the important round that took advantage of the number of people. Of course, I think G2’s responsiveness also exceeded us.
Dep playerI think that the difference in small parts such as how to pass the 3v3 line of sight following using the skill leads to the result.
-Is it a problem in terms of positioning and communication?
Dep playerIt’s positioning. There were no particular communication errors.
— When you attacked in Split, you were very cautious regarding the operator, but did you have any prior information?
Laz playerWell, the operator used by Mixwell in the chamber was so good that he took care to avoid being picked by it, and assembled it carefully and carefully. I think that this kind of strategy, or the way of fighting, was done carefully.
— In the 1st round of Bind, you saw a tactical tactic using a barrier orb, but is it one of the warming tactics?
Laz playerWell, it’s one of our fighting styles.
Dep playerI felt like I should go steadily on the play because I would be killed if I was doing it on the play.
— Laz emphasized the goal of “first win” before the tournament. Now that you’re fighting in the playoffs, how are you feeling?
Laz playerWell, when I finished yesterday (the NIP match), I felt like a dream, but today I was just thinking regarding winning this match.
My initial goal, “First win,” was to line up with the walls of the world, or to pursue the ability to compete in the world, so I’m glad I was able to break through one. increase.I passed the group stage and came to the playoffs, but it was very big that I won the first victory, and if I got over thisAll you have to do is proceed.
–What do you feel regarding the strengths of “these five ZETA DIVISIONs”, not just in the G2 race, when you participated in the first world competition with a new roster?
Laz playerNot only are the strongest players in each role gathered in Japan, but one of their strengths is the division of roles, such as support crow and flex TENNN, where everyone can play their respective roles.I think it is. It didn’t go well in the G2 game, but I’m confident even in a small group game, and the voices such as “Let’s do it politely” and the judgment of 咄 嗟 are very good.
Dep playerThe team has a wide range of things to do, so if you want to do it, you can do anything.I think that is a strength. So is the tactical hand, and so is the response during the match.
–You have experienced at least 5 BO3s (at this stage) at the World Championships. What impact do you think this will have on your team?
Laz playerIt’s a ridiculous harvest and I think it’s the most valuable time I’ve ever had.
Dep playerThere is a mess (things you can take home). It was said that Japan has a weak shot, but “I don’t feel much difference from the world」It’s also great to have a feeling.
–In the bind, Dep’s very bullish positioning was shining, but was there any change in his mind from the split?
Dep playerIt may have seemed that way because the bind is easier to move than the split rather than (change of mind).
–There were many scenes where you were competing for eco-rounds on both maps, but how do you perceive it?
Dep playerI think every player who participates feels that Sheriff hits a bee when offline (laughs), so I wonder if such a one-pick will cause thrifty. Even if I’m watching the tournament, I think it’s really crazy (laughs).
–How do you perceive the difference from the Japan region, including scrims?
Laz playerFirst of all, the activity time is different.Many teams start their activities around 11 o’clock, finish the scrim in the evening, and then have time for discussions, so I think they are quite healthy.
Also, in Japan, scrim is done two or three times with one set of two maps, but here we will do it by dividing the time by one map. It’s easy to practice a specific map. I feel that the practice environment is really good.
In the game, there are so many teams that are carefully assembled, and I get the impression that they will fight with teamwork and strategy. The way of fighting is completely different for each team, and each team will fight with its own strengths. There are so many such teams, the player skills are high, and I think the difference in practice efficiency is different.
–Can you give us a final message to your fans?
Laz playerThank you for your support. I’m going to Lower Bracket from now on,We would like to do our best to demonstrate our abilities, so please continue to support us.
Dep playerThank you to everyone who has always supported me. It’s not over yetI think we can do more at all, so please continue to support us.
–Thank you.
It took place shortly following the historic victoryG2 Esports BattleAlthough it was a disappointing result, both Laz and Dep gave us positive comments saying “from now on”. ZETA DIVISION will be in the Repechage Tournament and will play Team Liquid from 2:00 am on April 17th. Attention will be focused on the breakthrough of ZETA, whether it will mark a page of new history.
