They brought Vander in, who was the experienced voice to join Kobbe. And in 2021, they stuck with the rookies. Misfits is a team that has not made a good roster decision in four years. They invested in support structures, they invested in local talent, they invested in the players they brought in. Truthfully, MAD Lions and Rogue have to be celebrated immensely. It was either G2 or Fnatic for four years, five years. It was dominated by one or two teams, and traditionally by one team. Quickshot: Yeah Origen for what, like, one Split? The truth is that Europe, until 2020, was a region that was top-heavy. Before that, it was Fnatic and, what, SK Gaming for a bit? SK and Gambit? Quickshot: I mean, it does! For the first time in a long time we are not a two-horse league, right? Until last year, it was G2 and Fnatic. But now we see Rogue and Misfits in such a position. Hotspawn: In the LEC whenever the stakes were high, it used to be that either G2 or Fnatic was involved.
We’re just very, very fortunate that we were gifted such a great series to watch. Her ability to back me up and follow me up on the leads was great. I think her picks and bans were exceptional. It was Troubleinc’s first Playoffs series and she had a fantastic read. I feel really proud today, I think we hit the balance right. And you have to do it in a way that hits as many people as possible.
So the real challenge is balancing how to tell that story, how to convey the stakes and the emotions, and the impact of what you’re witnessing. But what that percentage of our viewer base doesn’t realize is that there is a massive, massive portion of viewers who don’t watch as often, who are not as informed or invested. You know, there are a lot of very loud voices on Reddit who are the most hardcore, most passionate fans that criticize narratives and storytelling. Quickshot: Of course, yes! The real challenge is not actually recognizing it-because if you listen to our casts, and especially mine, I go out of my way to ensure that every viewer knows the stakes. When you’re casting the conclusion of such a crazy series, do you realize the value of everything that’s going on on the screen? Hotspawn: I want to talk about two things you mentioned, the first one being about the teams and the narrative. And today was one of those special moments where Misfits showed that their ceiling can be good enough to compete with the best. But as with every sport, as with every game, no matter what it is: whoever shows up on the day can win. I also think it was a special series because it was supposed to be a 3-0. So I’m really, really grateful, really thankful. I feel like everyone watching at home was feeling and thinking the same. I’m normally very deliberate, very aware, but I just got so lost in the heat of the moment, the intensity of that fight, that I screamed my lungs out. I actually lost control of myself in the Inspired pentakill. And then when you do get them, for them to actually be back and forth, and to have a competitive game five, is something really, really special. On a personal level, it’s very rare that you get five-game series. Quickshot: Oh I’ll be buzzing for the next couple of hours. How long will it take you to wind down after that one? Hotspawn: Welcome, Quickshot! We just had one of the most intense ends to a series in the LEC this year and I can see the adrenaline still pumping through you. Quickshot also discussed how each caster’s strengths and weaknesses are accounted for on broadcast, ensuring that no memorable moment will go to waste. He walked through the series from his perspective and how everything fell into place perfectly for an instantly classic moment in League of Legends esports. After the series, an exhausted but elated Quickshot sat down for a chat.