XinQ update again. He's replying his weibo
I kept thinking it's myself, it's us the player's problem we didnt perform as usual ,therefore we lost the series. However theres a lot of comments , I have to say something , I don't feel comfortable (with these comments).
Before the series begin , we have many conversation with xiao8 ,mostly his past experience. He said a lot of people came so close with ultimate TI dream , but eventually didnt make it ,resulted in lifetime regret. Xiao8 also mention to not look down at opponent, as every team that reached TI finals , will definitely have what it takes to win. Do not over-pressure yourself while pursuing the aegis ,as it might limit your performance. After the conversation, we continued our preparation for the series.
First game , going for IO line up . Nothing much to say, everybody have not fully warmed up, not our usual pick (refer on Ursa not their usual pick with IO) . we think Ursa is good against their lineup, therefore Ursa it is. TS was on fire , not much chance for us to capitalise.
We lost, xiao8 encouraged us. Asking whether are we still comfortable playing with IO again as well as playing against TS if TS pick IO themselves. We thought that the problem was that we didnt pick a comfortable plus one with IO. We were still confident with IO plus one.
Theres some pick issue for 2nd game , IO eventually became position 5. Not optimal in saving others, vision was a mess. We lost.
Our thought process was messed up after 2nd game, xiao8 encouraged us to ease ourselves and perform. We won 3rd and 4th game. I personally think that xiao8 outdrafted TS , especially Undying , it was his idea.
5th game , we were all too stressed out , pressure was too immerse. Me myself felt it during 5th game. I am afraid to break TS smoke, constantly felt we were under TS vision, especially after TS read our smoke gank correctly. We played like a timid child , afraid to make mistake, also afraid to risk and capitalise advantages. 5th game lineup was our most comfortable lineup. Position 2 3 4 5 was strong early, meanwhile Ame farm , then close the late game with roshan. As for mid game, we overcome with our knowledge and itemisation. If Lotus orb helps , Lotus it is. Even if we have to 1st item sheepstick.
Ts was on fire Vision , tempo , communication was on point. We did not lose only due to Magnus , stop repeating it. Collapse plays a lot of hero well, as so do all TS players