Message from the VRML:
Hello everyone! Week three is upon us, and the intense matchups have once again led us to a climactic finish! In the standings, the pecking order continues to develop, with top teams now showing off their skills as master teams on the top of their region leaderboard! With the field of undefeated teams reducing each week, how long will the teams keep their win streaks going? Keep reading to learn the standings, roster changes, and opinions from our teams and casters!
Week Three Standings:
Once again, it’s time to take a look at where this week’s matchups have left the standings in each region:
North America (NA):
1st: AESIR
2nd: Eternity
3rd: Olympus
4th: Fusion
5th: Rebel
Europe (EU):
1st: Sunset Ravens
2nd: Nexus
3rd: ivi
4th: Nyffin
5th: French Resistance
Asia/Oceania (APAC):
1st: Hybrid
2nd: Pavlov’s Dogs
3rd: IMOOGI
Now that week three has rolled around, the top teams are finally taking shape in this VRML season. In NA, we see AESIR take the number one spot, along with Sunset Ravens in EU and Hybrid in APAC. All three of these teams have yet to be defeated, and their spot at the top will be challenged many times over the course of the coming weeks. Will each number one team be able to defend their throne? We’ll find out soon enough!
Roster Report:
Roster report is back with an even bigger week than last time! Let’s get right into the action:
NA:
ANÎMÆL§ —> Disbands
Tigerclaw —> Ringer
bananaman —> Vanguard
dan_kathana —> (Left Indomitable)
earfquake —> (Left Spectral)
Blizzard —> Havoc Breachers
Captain Rogers —> (Left Taurus United)
Sterson —> Nitrogen
Version 2 —> Disbands
kazex —> Nitrogen
moofin —> (Left Ignite)
Captain Darius —> Spectral
Workz —> Nitrogen
R4ZE —> Ignite
Viledot —> Formula 3
Nessi —> Formula 3
Kai —> Formula 3
Angel —> Formula 3
BOT —> Formula 3
ash —> Formula 3
wizardgeck0 —> (Left Wicked)
LFT —> (Left Wicked)
Lumi —> Ringer
Khan —> Ringer
Wicked —> Disbands
FADED —> ASP3CT
EU:
Ran6 —> Revolt-RVL
HICKMAN —> FYR
It’s been a pretty quiet week for the EU region, but NA has seen some massive changes, some of which may change the current competitive environment by a large margin and possibly re-define the top ten teams. We'll talk a bit more about these changes later.
From the Teams:
This week, we’ve gone ahead and asked the top teams in each region the following questions:
- How are you feeling as a team after your week three match/matches?
- What are some of the biggest concerns you have about Breachers right now?
NA:
Eternity- Juice: “Eternity is feeling great so far! We had a hiccup against Aspect but we will continue pushing forward! We are looking forward (to) our game this week and (to) recover from our previous loss. Not many concerns, but the only one that stays consistent is that the game does not have an anti-cheat.”
Fusion- Luna: “We have only improved and will continue to. As long as the game we love to play remains afloat there is nothing to worry about.”
EU:
Sunset Ravens- JediMilo: “Feeling good after beating some of the better teams in EU and after our win vs Nexus in BCL, so hoping for a match vs them in VRML to see how we stack up. Biggest concerns about our matches are teams like ivi and FYR, and _the biggest concern with) the game as a whole would be the long road to competitive mode without much news.”
Nexus- P1xelPlayer: “Feeling great as a team, we knew ivi was gonna be a strong team and (are) happy to have them back in the scene. It was a great match and a disappointing end for Nexus seeing as I myself made a mistake that lost us a very important round, leading to (us) losing more. Is what it is, and (we’re) eager for a rematch at some point. Biggest concern right now is just a controversial one with the playspacing going around. It's taking a lot of fun out of playing the game and even more so in the league. VRML's stance on it won't change for at least this season, so we just gotta deal with it and power through. Hopefully, something gamewise gets changed about it soon.”
ivi- Beaver: “IVI are feeling great going into this week's games. (We’re) hoping to stay undefeated this season of VRML. Personally I think the economy in Breachers is terrible. The game has an economy designed for 13 round Matches, not 7. 2 pistol round wins gives you 4 rounds almost 99% of the time, which is more than half of the game won…”
French Resistance- Noctalys: “We're really pleased with our latest victory against CHBR. It was a strong performance from our side and it shows that we're capable of adapting and succeeding. However, our previous loss against the Sunset Ravens was a bit tough to swallow. We've used that defeat as an opportunity to assess our weaknesses and work on areas where we need to improve. Overall, we're confident in our ability to bounce back and continue progressing. Currently, we're going through some internal reshuffling within our team. We've made changes to our main roster and we're adapting to these new dynamics. While it may pose a challenge, we're rather confident about the future. Our main focus is ensuring that we're all aligned on our goals and strategies, and continuing to strengthen our cohesion as a team.”
APAC:
Hybrid- EBOB: “Our biggest concern would be voice chat dropping out mid VRML game.”
Pavlov’s Dogs- Spaced Out: “My biggest concern about Breachers right now is that the connection to the Singapore server is extremely dodgy for all teams in the apac region, it's forcing us to play international matches on the NA servers instead which isn't great for anyone.”
IMOOGI- insung: “I think I lost a game that I could have won, but I learned a lot from the loss, so it was an interesting week. The ping problem in the APAC region is the most annoying. This game has better ping than other games, but it certainly doesn't seem to be fair to each other.”
Even BIGGER Roster Changes -Opinion by Gibular_Bob:
Originally, I had intended to discuss a different topic this week, but there were so many big roster changes in NA that I just had to discuss them again! Next week, I promise I’ll talk about something different!
Just like week two I’m at a loss for where to start with all of these changes! Animals disbanded early, we lost Version 2 as well, and there have been a number of player changes among the top teams this week. All that said, I think I’ll address the two humongous elephants in the room: Wicked disbanding and the return of Formula 3.
I have to say, I’m sorry to see Wicked go, as I mentioned last week, they were a team that had been around since the pre-season of the Breachers VRML, and the loss of their captain Shleepy Penguin would leave the team in a difficult spot. All of that came to a head today as we watched the players go their separate ways right before our eyes. A master team with a promising start to season two disbanded early in the season, marking the end of a legacy and the beginning of a new one. While it is quite sad to see the team go, this is a part of the Breachers VRML. Sometimes, even the top players and teams need to shake things up, and in the case of Wicked, that shakeup came.
And speaking of shakeups, the team everyone thought was gone at the start of season two returns! Formula 3 reformed again today with a roster consisting of ex-ASP3CT players, ex-Wicked players, and Viledot. ASP3CT scrambled to fill the gap by bringing FADED back on, but they still have one more slot left to fill after Angel and BOT departed the team. You can be sure whoever they decide to bring on next will find themselves in the roster report! One thing’s for sure though: Formula 3 is back, and they’re hungry for the top spot. Will the team that faced AESIR in the season one finals fight their way to a rematch against the goliath? As I often say, only time will tell.
One More Announcement:
Before we wrap up this week, we have a big announcement: the VRMLCON 2024 discord has officially been released to all of the leagues today! If you’re heading to the convention this July and are looking for updates, or if you want to volunteer for some of the different jobs we have to offer, make sure you check out the discord server linked here, or in the league announcements channels in your VRML league! Additionally, we have a census survey available for all players to fill out. If you have any feedback and would like to take these surveys, they will be included in the league announcement channels as well! Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
Wrapping up Week Three:
The end of this article signals the end of week three, and what a week it’s been! Entertaining battles on YouTube, insightful commentary from our players, and all of the juicy roster details show that there never seems to be a dull moment in VRML Breachers! As we move into week four, we’ll watch more teams lose those undefeated streaks, and it will be a true test of integrity and loyalty for our players! In any case, good luck to all our teams, and don’t forget to buy breaching foam!
Before you go, check out these other cool events:
VRMLCON 2024 Official Discord Server:
VRMLCON 2024 Official Website:
https://vrmasterleague.com/VRMLCon
Breachers VRML Official YouTube: