T1 calls out Riot as internet outages leave them unable to practice at Worlds 2023
The General Manager for T1 has called out Riot Games for its practice environment as the team has experienced internet outages as players try to scrim in preparation for Worlds 2023.
TheLeague of Legends World Championshipis in its final stretch as the final eight teams are set to battle in the quarterfinals starting on November 2. In the meantime, those teams are trying to get as much practice time in as possible to better prepare themselves for their opponents.
However, some teams have not been able to practice due to internet outages. In asocial media postcalling out Riot Games specifically, T1 General Manager Jeong ‘becker’ Hoi-yoon said his team has not been able to practice properly and has requested a better practice area.
“Due to internet issues for two days after arriving in Busan, the team has not been able to properly practice for scrims and solo queue. Despite repeated requests, the environment is such that practice is impossible, so we ask the organizers to provide a better practice environment,” becker said.
부산에 온 후 이틀간 인터넷 이슈로 선수단이 스크림 및 솔로랭크를 제대로 연습을 진행하지 못하고 있습니다.수차례 요청에도 불구하고 연습이 불가능할 정도의 환경이라, 주최측에 좀 더 좋은 연습 환경을 제공해주시길 요청드립니다.
The top eight teams left in the tournament moved cities, from Seoul to Busan, following the conclusion of the Swiss Stage, and will play the final stage of the event in the Sajik Indoor Gymnasium.
Othertop-eight squadsfrom the tournament have yet to say if they are having similar struggles with the internet in the area. However, Gen.G mid laner Jeong ‘Chovy’ Ji-hoon has reposted becker’s original post, seemingly confirming the issue.
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If Riot or T1 can solve the issue, the team should have at least four days of practice to prepare for the next matchup. The LCK second seed is set to face off against the No. 3 seed from the LPL, LNG Esports, on November 5 in the last quarterfinals matchup.
T1 currently holds a 3-1 at Worlds 2023 following the Swiss Stage. Its sole loss was against Gen.G in the second round.
