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‘Let’s find a system where tier two can exist’: Doublelift shares his thoughts on the LCS Walkout

In a YouTube video posted on June 3, 100 Thieves player Yiliang "Doublelift" Peng discussed the events surrounding the LCS walkout and explained why he voted in favour of it despite not agreeing with most of the LCSPA's demands. In the discussion video, Doublelift first mentions that Riot Games did a “really bad job” dealing with the tier two league since they didn’t give any notice about removing the requirement for LCS teams to field an academy lineup, putting players in a troublesome situation. “All their lives are going to be completely abrupt and disrupted,” he added. “ deserve at least some level of warning that your entire scene is exterminated.” When going over the LCSPA’s requests, Doublelift started off by saying he was disappointed and felt the demands were “either unreasonable or not the right way of coming to the table with something that everyone should want.” Then, he added that even though the “VALORANT-style” relegation and promotion system would be great in theory, potentially giving tier two teams a way to get to Worlds, he also thinks that the LCS doesn’t have enough competitive LCS-level players and that by adding two teams, it would only dilute the league with worse teams. “Instead of adding two spots, they need to somehow find a way to cut two teams. I think the LCS should have eight teams. There are too many spots and not enough competitive teams,” the veteran player said. He continued by tackling the LCSPA’s request for a minimum revenue pool of $300,000 for each NACL team to pay players’ salaries. While he thinks that there should be a “reasonable floor,” it shouldn’t be as high as $60,000 per player and he would rather reward strong performances with better pay. For that reason, he wishes to bring back tournament prize pools for tier two teams and use that as an incentive for players. Doublelift also added that high salaries in the LCSPA would disincentivize players from chasing promotion since performing poorly on a low-ranking LCS team would tank the player’s value and increase the risk of losing their job. “At that point, it would be much better to get the ‘guaranteed cushy’ opportunity in the NACL,” he said. Doubelift found himself in agreement with the third request by LCSPA, happy that Riot agreed to allow LCS teams to partner with affiliates. That said, Doublelift was confused by the request to guarantee LCS minimum contracts for the players winning the LCS Academy Summers finals each year, mentioning how there might be times when players are hard-carried to victory. “It’s a competitive market, I don’t think anyone should be guaranteed a contract. If you’re good, you will be picked up,” he added. The LCSPA also asked for a continuity rule that provides players on a released NACL roster the first priority in maintaining the slot if the majority of the players want to compete together. Doublelift was neutral on this, mentioning he could see “upside and downsides one way or the other”. In the final part of the video, he also revealed that all 50 players within the LCS participated in the meeting when the voting occurred, to Doublelift’s surprise. He also clarified why he voted for the walkout even though he wasn’t in line with all of the LCSPA’s demands, explicitly saying that they didn’t vote on the bullet points discussed so far. “We want Riot to support the tier two scene, not kill it. And especially in the way that they killed it with no notice, lying to Philip’s face about it and to the LCSPA,” he said. “Riot shouldn’t be able to make changes that kill people’s jobs with no notice and no discussion, and that’s why we took a stand.” Ultimately, however, Doublelift mentioned that if he had to make a choice between standing by Academy and having the LCS Summer Split canceled, he would go back to playing. “I’m not, like, so gung-ho about it that I’m willing to not play Summer Split.” Regardless of how the negotiations will go, Doublelift is hoping to have a new tier two system. “It’s not on the teams, but it is more like a free market where a team like Disguised Toast’s can be made, and they are actively seeking to compete in Academy.” With Riot Games and the LCSPA looking to have a productive discussion about the future of the NACL, the LCS Summer Split has taken a two-week break and will resume on June 15. Read the full article

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The show goes on for LCS and LEC

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Staff writer for ESPN.com

Covered esports since 2011

Worked with biggest teams across titles like League of Legends and StarCraft II

The esports world is a big place. Any given weekend, there can be more than a dozen competitions taking place worldwide, from massive events such as Dota 2’s The International to League of Legends domestic play and regionals in Smash. Each week, we’re going to take a look at the big picture and decide who had the biggest weekend, be it in impact on the esports scene, dominance of their game or making the most of a moment.

Last time out, pro athletes who fired up Twitch and the debut of Flashpoint earned our nod for the best moments. Here’s who we think won the weekend this time.

Winner: The LEC and LCS production teams

Look. I know some people aren’t happy about esports competitions going entirely online. It’s not the purest form of competition, and maybe you’d rather we just wait until we can all be in-person again. And there will certainly be production hiccups, whatever they are.

Now is NOT the time to complain.

What will I choose to focus on? The incredible effort put forth by the players, casters and especially the producers behind the scenes at the League of Legends Championship Series and League European Championship this weekend. I’ve been in media for a minute, and I know how difficult it is to put on a live production when everyone is in the same place, let alone when they are scattered in different areas (maybe even across the country or in different countries).

If it looks effortless, it’s because the people behind the scenes are doing such a good job.

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The ones in front of the camera get a lot of love normally, so this is for every producer that worked remotely, maybe had to learn new software on the fly, load graphics, resize webcams, create overlays, mix audio, work on transitions, load stream decks, patch in games and coordinate everyone while practicing safe social distancing during this surreal time: Thank you.

Never thought I’d produce the #LCS from home! Thanks everyone behind the scenes of @LCSOfficial for working tirelessly to get us back on air. #howilcs pic.twitter.com/OjWqvPkrUp

— Arthur Chandra (@ArthurChandra) March 21, 2020

Take a bow. You deserve props. You provided entertainment and did your absolute best in extraordinary circumstances that we have never seen in our lifetimes. That’s remarkable, and we appreciate it very much.

The crazy thing is that they do it all again next week, and the week after. Cheers. No doubt in my mind the people pressing all the buttons behind the scenes won the weekend and will continue to be in the conversation for the weeks, maybe months, to come.

— Arda Ocal

Honorable mention: Doublelift hits 1,500 kills in LCS

Although Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng might not be the biggest fan of the spring split, he’s out there, and Team Liquid’s ace AD carry has added another accolade to his already crowded list of achievements.

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In TL’s game against Evil Geniuses, Doublelift secured his 1,500th elimination in North America’s premier League of Legends competition, becoming the first player to do so in the LCS. Unlike his 500th kill on his original LCS team Counter Logic Gaming or his 1000th kill when he was a part of Team SoloMid, Doubelift didn’t pick up the victory to coincide with his benchmark. That’s how it has been all season for the four-peating league champions, who, at 7-9, don’t even control their own destiny heading into the final weekend of the regular season and will need some help to make the playoffs

If Doublelift & Co. don’t make the postseason, they’ll make a different kind of history as the first defending champion in LCS history to miss the playoffs the following season.

— Tyler Erzberger

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League Of Legends Star’s Brother Charged With Stabbing Their Parents, Murdering Their Mother Yiliang “Doubelift” Peng Yihong Peng, older brother of League of Legends superstar Yiliang “Doublelift” Peng, was arrested and charged with the murder of his mother and assault of his father on Saturday in San Juan Capistrano, California.

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☆  Pobe raps Double’s injury  ☆ x

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Doublelift is streaming before they leave for San Jose 💕

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Honestly I think I'd be more disappointed in double if he retires vs. his recent game play. He deserves everything he's gotten. He's living a ton of people's dream. He's living his dream. And just.. I don't want to see him give that up. Please, Doublelift, don't retire. Just push through this tough patch. Please.

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Doublelift's Allstars love story. 

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im laughing so fucking hard at my new icon fucking dOUBLELIFT AS A WITCH MAN DO I LOVE HALLOWEEN AND PAINT

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Doublelift talks not making Worlds and meets Officer Caitlyn --- gamespotesports

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☆  Mic Check Ep. 16 ☆

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Shanghai All Stars 2013: Doublelift Interview after NA vs EU

Travis: Who's your favorite player on the NA team?

DoubleLift: Probably that saintvicious guy, he's pretty good at smiting.

DoubleLift: Everyone is trash, dude, and this time for real.

DoubleLift: WildTurtle has potential, there's a reason why Xpecial sticks with him. But to be quiet honest, Xpeical and I are the best volly in the world, right now.

DoubleLift: The second I got into lane and WeiXiao missed a CS I said, "This guy is shit," and crushed him.

Travis: I had to chase you down to find you... How does it make you feel?

DoubleLift: Just a normal day in the life of hunting me down.

DoubleLift: I'm ready to shit on some bads.

Travis: Anything else for the night?

DoubleLift: I'm just going to touch myself and go to sleep, talk about Korea...