Preface: The S15 season has officially begun, and the majority of players have been paying attention to the recent clashes. The LPL matches are fiercely competitive. EDG, a long-established team that many follow, has had an average season so far with no remarkable roster highlights. The main point of interest is the head coach, Factory. The match against OMG completely shattered fans' perceptions of Factory. In the crucial final game, he surprisingly picked a lineup with zero crowd control—an abstract choice to the extreme, even using zdz as if he were Theshy. Recently, during a livestream, Uzi has been very protective of his son, firmly refusing to let him appear on camera, fully aware of the toxic fans' impact.

Factory Chooses a Zero Crowd Control Lineup

Most players are quite familiar with EDG, a veteran team in the LPL. Over recent years, they have undergone numerous roster changes. When funds were abundant, they built super star-studded lineups, such as previously acquiring the top AD carry Uzi, fulfilling many fans' dreams and creating joyous moments. However, with the rapid decline of the esports industry in recent years, EDG has reduced its investment, and this season they did not sign any top-tier pro players. They had to recall Factory to return as head coach. In the internal league, their performance was decent, achieving four wins and two losses, but once they reached the Knight's Road stage, their overall problems became apparent.

The match against OMG was critical; losing would mean immediate elimination and the end of the first stage. The first two games were fairly competitive. Especially in EDG's first game, they held a stable position for 40 minutes and nearly turned the tide, but the AD carry gave away the lead. The second game was a mid-game domination by OMG despite lasting 37 minutes, with OMG maintaining control. The third game was EDG's most solid, with a 7-0 jungler leading the team to even the series smoothly, with a steady economy curve and few issues.

The most frustrating was the fourth game. It's hard to understand Factory's thinking when he picked top Camille, jungle Trundle, mid Viktor, AD Ashe, and support Lulu. This lineup theoretically shouldn't have been chosen, as these five champions have no hard crowd control except Lulu's polymorph, which is minimal. It was as if zdz was being used like Theshy. The outcome was predictable: although both teams reached full build, OMG's composition was stronger, especially Aphelios, who was lethal late game with every shot. Even when winning, OMG was at a gold deficit. This match made history as OMG won a BO5 against EDG for the first time since their formation.

Uzi's recent livestreams have also been very popular. As a top-tier AD carry, his return has boosted LPL's excitement. It’s clear now that he prioritizes family; when his son enters the stream, Uzi immediately blocks the view, making sure Xiaozao never appears on camera. Uzi understands that if his son shows up, it would attract hateful fans' attacks, with various edited negative images flooding online, which would seriously affect the child. Moreover, such issues are hard to legally pursue, given the long timeline for online speech lawsuits.

Goodbye Thoughts

Who would have thought that EDG would pick a zero crowd control lineup in such a decisive game? It probably reflects a problem with the overall draft—players' champion pools are limited, forcing them to choose only somewhat comfortable picks. Honestly, watching this season, zdz seems like a domestic Theshy, with a champion pool that heavily overlaps with Theshy's. It’s unclear if he is studying Theshy's playstyle.

What do all the viewers think about this situation?