At VCS Spring 2023, alongside thrilling matches and the performances of beloved teams, a new factor has emerged, adding to the excitement of the tournament. This is the analysis from SofM regarding the matches here. Specifically, after taking a break and leaving LPL, SofM is currently working as a streamer and is allowed to co-stream (simulcast) matches at VCS Spring 2023.
From the perspective of a professional player who has fought for many years in high-level tournaments like the LPL, and with a runner-up finish at the World Championship 2020, SofM’s analyses are highly valuable. Even professionals and representatives of teams in VCS acknowledge that SofM’s analyses are beneficial and can help teams address weaknesses from match to match.
For the audience, SofM’s analyses provide a fresher and more relatable perspective, serving as a topic for debate in various forums about LoL. This is because SofM often points out strategies that teams employ solely through the draft phase. Furthermore, SofM highlights the strengths and weaknesses of each team without any embellishment.
However, SofM’s analyses have also become a tool for some to condemn VCS and the teams competing there. On numerous forums, many opinions suggest that the current coaching staff of the teams are no different from puppets or lack the competence to compare with SofM. Moreover, some opinions even claim that VCS is regressing or will not be able to develop as they continuously make mistakes during matches (as highlighted by SofM’s analyses).
Of course, these assessments have sparked intense controversy. The majority of the audience believes that SofM analyzes from a player’s perspective, and SofM himself acknowledges that drafts and plays depend on the situation and what players think during the game. Not to mention, draft picks are based on the abilities of both the home and opposing players. Therefore, all viewpoints deserve recognition, and it does not mean that player errors or team losses are due to player incompetence or insufficient coaching staff.
The opinions surrounding SofM’s analyses continue to generate much debate. However, it is certain that SofM does not place himself above the coaching staff of the teams. And perhaps, VCS fans need to remain calm and have the most objective view when discussing matches from Spring 2023 as well as SofM’s analyses.