League of Legends Match Review: Meat Playground vs. Orbit Gaming
This Best of Three series left nothing to be desired. These teams packed all 3 games with action from the moment they started. The meta was not challenged by the tactics of these players. Strategy and coordination are what won this match. The players are reaching new heights of personal skill. These teams will continue to improve their game and raise the level of competitive play in League of Legends.
Game 1: Meat Playground Victory
Meat Playground had first pick and wanted to make an aggressive statement immediately in the match. They banned the strong CC of Alistar, followed by the mid lane and team fight strength of Twisted Fate and Zyra. Meat Playground picked Morganna for a safe mid, and a Cho’gath top lane with a support Blitzcrank to secure the endgame. Orbit wanted to rely on a counter pick to allow their mid lane to dominate. They banned the top lane strength of Shen. Malphite, and Vladimir. Orbit then took the safe Jayce pick for top, Gragas in the middle, and Sivir to win the bottom lane.
The players of Meat Playground were out for blood, and secured first blood before minions spawned with a 2-for-2 trade. Both teams stuck to their guns using aggressive tactics to take down the first 2 towers before 5 minutes thanks to a lane swap from Orbit. Meat Playground soon took the lead with some strong team coordination. LightSludge secured several kills and had a large item advantage that he used to give his team a large lead. Meat Playground made some catches and team fights happen and closed out the first game with a major item advantage.
Game 2: Orbit Victory
Orbit took first pick in game 2 and looked to ban out what defeated them in the previous game. They banned the epic hooks of Blitzcrank, the fed terror of Ezreal, and the standard Malphite. Orbit then picked a double AP composition with Vladimir and Ahri, followed by the ganking potential of Skarner. Meat Playground was confident after their victory and decided to try some uncommon picks. They took out the potential first pick of Nunu, along with the standard Alistar and Shen. Meat Playground picked Rumble to win the top lane, Maokai to counter the fast ganks, and Mordekaiser to see what he is capable of.
Game 2 did not have the same ignition as the previous game. The teams did not warm up until first blood happened in bot lane, ending in a 1-for-2 for Meat Playground. Skarner made his presence known with constant appearances in all of the lanes. Orbit was still pressured in the lanes despite the efforts of their jungle player. Soon these efforts paid off and allowed Orbit get the positioning they needed to take an advantage in the game. Orbit quickly took control of the map with oracles and took a huge lead through forced fights and face checks. Meat Playground found themselves insurmountably behind and surrendered.
Game 3: Meat Playground Victory
Meat Playground had first pick and needed to get their valued picks to win the game and the match. They banned Alistar, Twisted Fate, and the Skarner that gave them trouble in the last game. Meat Playground picked the Nunu and Morganna that were key to their game 1 victory, along with Olaf to play it safe in the top lane. Orbit had taken the momentum in the match and wanted to close it out quickly. They banned the Ezreal that did so much in game 1 followed by the standard Shen and Vladimir. Orbit went with a Malphite top, the successful Ahri mid, and a blind Lee Sin in the jungle.
Meat Playground wasted no time in turning up the heat in game 3. They went right into the enemy jungle and slowed down the early game strength of Orbit’s team composition. Orbit went with another lane swap and successfully shut down Olaf early in the game. Morganna was a major threat to Orbit and they sent their support to the middle lane to assist Ahri. Pobelter would not be stopped and picked up a quadra kill with only a tower to aid him. Meat Playground started grouping up and used their strong team fight to take objectives and force poor position from Orbit. Orbit had no answer to the coordination of Meat Playground and lost out to a rushed baron followed by 1-for-4 team fight and victory in game 3.
Player of the Match: Eugene ‘Pobelter’ Park
The mid lane is the center of the rift and the action whenever Meat Playground takes the field. Eugene ‘Pobelter’ Park can play what his team needs and stun spectators with unusual tactics. What he does best is be there when his team needs him. Even his champions roster changes to what best benefits his team. Meat Playground has a bright future ahead of them with Pobelter backing up their plays.
Conclusion
These teams gave it their all in a chance at the IPL5. They tested their abilities and kept it close to the last second. Meat Playground showed that they have what it takes to challenge the best teams on the scene. Orbit has some solid victories over the best teams, but showed that they still have room to improve. The conventional meta was not challenged. The balance was not strained. These teams displayed a true competitive treat to the avid LoL follower.
That’s it for today’s review. We hope you will join us tomorrow for more exquisite League of Legends action.
Source : ign[dot]com
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