Flashpoint 3 opening week closes with controversies, disappointments and surprises

Could 10^th noticed Flashpoint kicking off its third season. The occasion is providing a prize ballot of US $50,000 to sixteen taking part groups, however most significantly, RMR factors are additionally up for grabs.

RMR occasions, after all, are a part of the Main circuit, and rewards factors that can decide which groups will finish making as much as the Main, which is able to run afterward this 12 months. So, whereas Flashpoint 3 isn’t packing a large prize pool, it’s nonetheless a first-rate event.

Furthermore, Flashpoint 3 goes to be an extended occasion because the grand-finals are set to be performed on Could 30^th. But, the opening week of the occasion has been surprisingly eventful.

So, to be able to totally catch-up to be able to prepare for the remaining of the occasion, let’s get a fast rundown of what’s newsworthy to date.

OG and FaZe are already out

Coming as a large disappointment and shock for each groups’ followers and followers, OG and FaZe are already out of Flashpoint 3. Alongside FNATIC, these groups misplaced two best-of-three video games consecutively.

Leaving Flashpoint 3 this early definitely wasn’t among the many plans for both of those two groups. OG got here to the occasion after confidently fishing first within the closed qualifiers for IEM Summer season, and starring two new gamers, together with flameZ.

FaZe Clan, within the different hand, did modifications to their roster earlier this 12 months and introduced “Karrigan” again to steer the squad. The roster undoubtedly had extra time to coach and put together than OG, so this got here as a good greater disappointment.

To make issues worse to FaZe, the group already had completed DreamHack Masters Spring in final place, making this the second last-place end consecutively for the roster.

In OG’s case, one might argue that the squad nonetheless has time to show themselves. FaZe, nevertheless, is beginning to attract detrimental consideration to their outcomes. As for FNATIC, it’s clear that Flashpoint 3 could be one of many final occasions we see its present roster collectively.

HYENAS controversial place within the competitors

After North left esports earlier this 12 months, two gamers from that group began a brand new Danish challenge. Referred to as “HYENAS” and that includes ex-North gamers “aizy” and “gade”, this squad managed to get in Flashpoint 3. Nevertheless, some criticisms was directed to them for the way in which they claimed North’s spot.

That is the way it went: to be able to get the spot, the squad listed “CajunB” as a part of their roster. Since CajunB was a North participant again when the group received their spot in Flashpoint, HYENAS is eligible to assert North’s spot. Following on, HYENAS listed their fifth participant, “Fessor”, as a stand-in. So, when match time comes up, Fessor is, technically, subbing for an unavailable member. Since CajunB isn’t signed to any group in Flashpoint 3, this “answer” has labored.

In fact, HYENAS hasn’t performed with CajunB, and doubtless doesn’t plan to take action. The 31-year-old participant is at the moment enjoying for AGF, and through HYENAS’s match in opposition to FunPlus Phoenix, CajunB was within the server with AGF in one other occasion.

Whereas HYENAS isn’t breaking the foundations, it nonetheless brings up a matter about ethics – or the shortage of them. FunPlus Phoenix’ STYKO didn’t maintain his opinion again relating to the scenario:

Astralis, DBL Poney and G2 are the groups to look ahead for the time being

Whereas FaZe, FNATIC and OG left Flashpoint 3 early, three groups within the competitors are getting the spotlights.

Astralis undoubtedly has some momentum going. Gadget or no machine, gla1ve’s group is displaying that they nonetheless are a roster that shouldn’t be underestimated.

DBL Poney additionally claimed the headlines of their opening match after convincingly taking Vitality down. Through the French showdown DBL Poney had been those that left with a win, they usually did it confidently.

G2, within the different aspect of the competitors, is likely one of the two worldwide initiatives nonetheless in Flashpoint 3. The group confronted FaZe Clan and took them down, and now could be aiming to show themselves in opposition to Heroic. This subsequent recreation goes to be top-of-the-line of the event, so make sure that to tune up.

NiP vs Flashpoint: summing up the mess to date

Could 14^th noticed two video games operating on Flashpoint 3, as normal: NiP vs Anonymo and FunPlus Phoenix vs HYENAS. Whereas the latter went on properly, NiP and Anonymo’s recreation didn’t ran with out points.

As quickly because the match began, NiP’s gamers appointed technical points with FaceIT’s Flashpoint’s servers. Gadget, NiP’s latest star, reported up to 40% packet loss in his connection. Such a excessive quantity of loss would make enjoying any on-line match unattainable.

Nonetheless, the match went on and completed with Anonymo beating NiP. Ninjas in Pyjamas gamers, after which the group itself protested concerning the points that they had confronted in the course of the remaining of the week.

The aftermatch

Over the previous few days, extra claims have got here up, thus varied arguments are surfacing. Some argue that it was NiP’s responsibility to have moved to be able to get a correct connection. Others consider that it was on Flashpoint’s directors to offer an answer to the difficulty again when the match was nonetheless being performed, or at the very least on the identical day.

In fact this isn’t all, and the controversy round this matter has turned heated. Gamers, analyst and key individuals within the scene all gave their enter, however on the finish, Flashpoint’s choice is remaining. And Flashpoint has announced it: the match might be replayed. This choice got here shortly after a press launch by Anonymo on Twitter.

In stated press word, Anonymo claimed to be being pressured by each NiP and Flashpoint. They proceeded to accuse NiP of appearing with out truthful play spirit. Anonymo additionally made clear that, for them, it’s too late to challenge a rematch. Nonetheless, the dates for the rematch provided are usually not viable for them.

In fact, the dialogue didn’t cease there. In addition to quite a lot of skilled gamers giving their opinions on the matter, NiP answered Anonymo’s claims. The Swedish group argues says Anonymo’s assertion was “stunning deceptive”. On the identical word, it was revealed that the reason for the connection challenge was discovered afterward, and it was one thing that solely Flashpoint might have addressed.

This complete scenario might be mentioned for a very long time throughout the CSGO esports group. Clearly, Flashpoint may even be marked by the entire controversy.

Flashpoint 3 returns this week

As talked about above, Flashpoint 3 nonetheless have loads of matches to be performed. The occasion returns this Wednesday, with two matches: DBL Poney faces Astralis, whereas BIG will tackle Mousesports.

With a purpose to ensure you get all data and predictions for all upcoming matches, make sure that to observe us!

The writer

My identify is Marcos, I’ve been following the CSGO professional scene since 2015 however actually received into in following video games and professional groups in 2016. Used to guess rather a lot, stopped a bit however by no means stopped following the esports scene. I am a pupil proper now so I received a number of time to maintain with it and uncover new issues.

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