Disguised VALORANT, the roster introduced collectively underneath the banner solid by famous person streamer Disguised Toast, might have found out the mix between outdated and new.
The core of the roster incorporates a plethora of younger expertise however is led by one of the crucial enduring aggressive FPS gamers of all time in Joshua “metal” Nissan. For metal, this isn’t a brand new expertise, having been put in command of main a younger NA roster on T1 final yr. However to the previous First Strike champion, there’s a distinct really feel to this group, one which reminds him of taking part in in his youthful days.
“What I like about what we’ve acquired occurring right here is that this group feels very ‘old skool,’” metal instructed Dot Esports. “[Coach] Ocean and I come from a time in [CS:GO] the place you bought 5 folks collectively and also you performed since you wished to be there and there wasn’t actually cash concerned. You simply did it since you wished to be there and also you wished to work laborious and also you wished to simply win. We’ve acquired comparable vibes however with Toast supporting us.”
Metal says that this mindset on the Disguised staff has translated to an open and accountable communicative surroundings, the place gamers aren’t afraid to carry again concerning in-game points. Because the staff learns to speak and compete on the highest stage, metal says that Disguised Toast is “studying alongside the way in which” tips on how to be an proprietor, and metal understands that issues might not be as streamlined as they have been throughout his stints with T1 and 100 Thieves.
Toast himself has been very clear about his foray into esports staff possession, talking publicly on his streams and on podcasts in regards to the strategy of signing gamers, long-term viability, and sponsorship alternatives.
As for the staff itself, they’ve a chance to essentially enhance the prominence of the brand new group with a profitable run in Challengers and Ascension. However it received’t be straightforward in a tricky group that includes the likes of TSM, M80, and their opening-day opponents in The Guard. Metal instructed Dot {that a} large precedence for them is solidifying their map pool, which has not been a simple process as they’ve needed to be ready for the departing Breeze and Bind and the soon-to-be-added Lotus and returning Break up. However confidence stays excessive.
“I don’t assume there’s anybody we’re notably afraid of, essentially; they’re all beatable,” metal stated. “We’re beating them in follow video games, they’re beating us in follow video games relying on the map or the day. Something can occur however so long as we follow our sport plan, I feel we’ll be OK.”
Disguised’s first official NA VALORANT Challengers League match in opposition to The Guard is scheduled for Feb. 1 at 6pm CT.
