“We still have some things to adjust”

Following their win towards MAD Lions, I had the chance to speak to WBG Crisp concerning the collection, the Worlds meta, and future targets.

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WBG Crisp – one final collection to qualify for the Knockout stage

Chinese language staff Weibo Gaming advances to the final spherical of the Worlds 2023 Swiss Stage after their second win towards European consultant MAD Lions. The LPL #4 seed have been in a position to meet the expectations, regardless that Recreation 1 was a lot harder than the staff would’ve most likely needed, as enemy mid laner Nisqy was ate up Sylas. That mentioned, Crisp appeared collected when requested about whether or not they felt underneath menace in that scenario:

Within the first sport, we received the champions we needed, and I feel we performed nicely. Sylas did put some strain on us, however we believed in our staff composition. We knew that if we performed nicely and didn’t make errors, we might’ve been in a position to win as a result of Sylas is a champion who must go in. And with Kalista in our composition, it was difficult for them to cope with her.

I additionally requested whether or not the staff made any particular changes after Recreation 1, particularly contemplating the dominant efficiency within the second sport:

We didn’t make any particular changes, Daeny (WBG head coach) simply mentioned to take it sluggish. He instructed us we should always play conservatively when it’s time accomplish that: no have to rush and we simply ought to have tried attempt to power the opponents right into a mistake.

Regardless that Crisp had two stable video games on Renata Glasc, touchdown game-changing ultimates within the teamfights, the participant felt like he might do a bit higher:

I might fee myself a 7 out of 10. I made some errors within the first and second video games. If I might deal with these higher, I might need scored increased.

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Speaking concerning the meta and the brand new Swiss spherical

To this point, Crisp has solely performed Leona and Renata at Worlds. I ended up questioning whether or not he preferred the assist meta:

I feel this meta shouldn’t be arduous to adapt to. The favored champions on this meta like Alistar, Rell, and Bard are ones I can play so there isn’t a lot strain.

That mentioned, he did say that the brand new format forces them to arrange extra resulting from not figuring out which staff to face subsequent.

Within the earlier format, you’d know all of your opponents prematurely. Within the Swiss spherical, you don’t know your opponents till the draw, so it’s good to put together extra.

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Talking of subsequent opponents, Crisp hopes to face one of many weaker groups within the subsequent spherical so will probably be simpler for the staff to advance:

In the meanwhile, I don’t need to face the stronger groups from Group 2. I feel we’ll meet them within the later levels. Because the subsequent match is essential, I hope to face a barely weaker staff as a result of I don’t suppose our staff’s type is at its finest. We nonetheless have some issues to regulate, and we’d like extra time to enhance.

Among the many groups and gamers he was most impressed with, Crisp immediately talked about Gen.G Delight and JDG Lacking, the 2 assist gamers which have already superior to the following spherical.

A glance again on his personal yr

Regardless that the World Championship isn’t over but, I requested Crisp about his yr general and the outlook for his personal future:

I really feel that my type has been fairly good this season, however there are nonetheless some errors, principally because of the strain that comes with taking part in in these competitions. After I’m pressured by the opponents, I really feel like my decision-making and actions might be affected, resulting in less-than-optimal efficiency. So my objective is to enhance in that regard.

Stress and strain are one thing LoL professionals face daily all through their total season. I used to be curious to know whether or not Crisp had a specific manner or follow to de-stress. Whereas he mentioned he doesn’t actually have one thing specifically, he believes he made lots of progress by way of mentality this season:

Even once we lose, my temper throughout the staff is comparatively good, so at present, I hardly ever let emotional points have an effect on me.

Earlier than rounding off the interview, I popped a query about Crisp’s favourite hair colour among the many ones he had over the previous few years. When requested about it, he didn’t actually give a particular reply:

I don’t have a specific favourite hair colour. I primarily select the one I need on the time. To me, it doesn’t make a lot of a distinction whether or not I dye my hair or not.

With two days of matches left earlier than the tip of the swiss stage spherical 4, WBG could have a little bit of time to arrange earlier than discovering who they are going to be dealing with subsequent.

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