NoiaJr's Journey in the Magic Prison Tournament on Ragnarok Mobile SEA (Week 1st)
Week 1 Report : Week one was a bit of a whirlwind for our team, but we managed to start on a high note by clinching victories against two other casual teams. It felt great to see our hard work pay off right from the get-go. Our lineup is a mix of familiar faces and practiced roles: Thor and Nic Jormund leading the charge as our main damage dealers, Maocetung Rath adding versatility and support as our roamer, and Attica Hela and Arisa Saint holding down the fort with their defensive prowess. Starting off with two wins in the first two games is always a great feeling, but upon closer inspection, I noticed a slight imbalance between my DPS and Nic's DPS. As the main DPS, Nic and I should ideally be sharing the kills, with the numbers balanced between us. It's normal to have a few double-digit kills, but it becomes concerning when one side is dominating in kills while the other isn't performing as well. Achieving a more even distribution of kills would help ensure a fairer and more effective gameplay experience for everyone on the team. The real test began when personal errands forced Attica to leave early, leaving us with the task of completing the remaining 10 games for week one. Since there were no penalties for losing in week one, it was crucial to finish all the matches. This meant queuing up faster to accommodate Attica's schedule. However, we encountered another challenge: running into some formidable opponents, including legendary teams, during our matches. Despite our efforts, we ended up losing to these teams due to differences in character strengths and team coordination. Additionally, we faced two winnable games where our team's imbalance became apparent, resulting in losses. This experience highlighted areas for improvement as we moved forward. We needed to address issues such as team balance and coordination to ensure better performance in future matches. Despite the setbacks, it's all part of the learning process, and we're determined to make the necessary adjustments for a stronger showing in the upcoming weeks. During the games, we found ourselves making lineup switches midway through. Nic switched from Jorm to his Doram, and Attica changed from Hela to an Elf. Ideally, such switches shouldn't happen as they indicate uncertainty about our team's capabilities, which isn't ideal. It's a sign that we need to address this issue promptly for the second week. We realized the importance of having a solid lineup prepared to face any opponents. Doubt crept in as we faced losses, but it's crucial to maintain confidence in our abilities. While it's understandable to doubt ourselves when losing, it's essential to have a strong mentality to overcome challenges. One thing to note is that we didn't lose against fellow casual players or those ranked in the top 300. Our defeats came against teams ranked between 50 to 100, who likely have their strategies and lineups well-established. Nevertheless, these losses still affected our mentality. Mental strength is crucial in such situations. Losing against teams who have perfected their strategies and are top-ranked leaves little room for adjustment. However, if we lose against lower-ranked or similarly-ranked teams, it signals issues within our own team that need addressing. Moving forward, we're focused on fixing these issues and strengthening our mentality. It's about learning from losses and using them as opportunities for growth, ensuring we're better prepared for the challenges ahead in the upcoming weeks. It sounds like week one was a valuable learning experience for us, and we're committed to making improvements for week two. We've identified areas that need fixing and will work hard to ensure a better outcome this time around. Here's hoping things will turn in our favor this week. That's all for now. Ciao!