I know the series isn't over yet but I wanted to post this here now in case people want to discuss before the whole series is over and also to remind everyone not to post spoilers in titles and any thread with spoilers needs to have the spoiler tag!

Holy shit Jake you played your fucking heart out. From the perfect early ganks to the penta set up, you were seriously the man. Huge respect for not letting the hate get to you, we're all glad you stuck around.

Decided to make an AMA before I leave for home since I will most likely take a 2-3 week break from league in order to relax and prevent burnout for next split.

Just ask me questions and I will try to answer all questions as soon as possible. Even when I don't have high hopes that many people will read this here but I thought I will give some dedicated fans something back for your amazing support throughout the split :)

You're our real heroe, We blamed you, and you kept doing what you thought was right, and AFTER ALL YOU WERE RIGHT!

It has been 1457 days since CLG.NA won a premier tournament. The games will be after the OG vs FNC Final for the EULCS, but will start at the earliest of 20:00 GMT.

'Here's to hoping next year won't be a year of "almost". I want to win. I want everyone to know that I'm the best there is. And most importantly, I want to put all these terrible AD players who think they're good in the fucking dumpster.' - Doublelift, January 1st 2013.

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Holy moly, it's been crazy the past few days. http://i.imgur.com/rvPb9ZU.png

After reading everyone's novels, I wanted to share my thoughts on this matter - briefly, without getting into too much detail. As Monte tweeted very humorously, "I'm going to learn from my failures and successes and move on with my life." With that said...

From the beginning CLG has been the most "players first" and focused organization that has existed in the scene. That in itself creates personal story lines where the players develop and grow through their failures and experiences. The problem with this model is that players have the freedom to make mistakes. In a more authoritative and militaristic styled organization you don't let players make those mistakes. You bypass the whole process by telling them how things are from the start.

I could write a book on the history of CLG one day and I'm sure everyone's minds would explode because everything would make more sense. Many of you are probably thinking, "HOTSHOT, WHY DON'T YOU TELL US?" The fact of the matter is, we're all human, and as such I don't think it's fair for our personal failures to be criticized in front of millions of people. The way you learn and develop is much different when it's between the people you trust vs millions of Reddit denizens ready to light you up and set you ablaze.

Very recently, I've been given the opportunity to finally make changes and move towards being less player focused. I will be transparent with what those changes entail and they'll be pretty obvious once they're implemented. When everything started, I was a dumb 19 year old kid living in his mom's basement. I had a dream to make a community for everyone to support and be a part of. I wanted to foster an environment where everyone was nice, and we'd all work and fight for the same goal. I learned it just couldn't be that way, and I couldn't be that way. Discipline and the ability to control attitudes are what leads to success in young athletes. Players rarely have team placing as their main objective, and success is subjective in a way. Everyone WANTS success, but they usually cut corners and turn to the path of least resistance to obtain it. When you take that path, you move further away from the trials and tribulations that make a player great.

That being said, this is the first season we've started to shift from being player first. We've only recently been able to enact change in the structure of the organization. There are changes I feel would bring the team the most success, but sometimes there are things that prevent me from making those changes. In the end, I have expectations that we'll start to progress this split. I've tried my hardest to adapt for everyone who cares about CLG's success, and I'm proud of where CLG is today. Even with all its glaring imperfections, there's something about CLG and its fans that's special to me. I know that my remaining chances are limited, and I can't afford to make any mistakes for everyone's sake. It's a bit cruel, and I feel like I'm writing my own death note with this post, but I intend on stepping down when the time comes. Until then, I will do my best.

#CLGFIGHTING till the end broskis.

Seriously though - Aphro, Pob, Xmithie, Darshan, and Double - this whole sub is incredibly proud of you guys. Thank you for your hard work. KILL IT AT WORLDS.

Hey guys I made some posts on some Filipino LoL groups on facebook and I came in contact with some people with the potential to help out Xmithie's situation.

I came in contact with a representative of a Philippine eSport organization in which Sen. Aquino is a part of. Is there anyway I can forward management's contact to him?

Thanks!

EDIT: This has happened a lot in DOTA 2, and a Filipino Senator helped the player out.

Many of us are huge fans of Doublelift, and it is not only painful, but also very frustrating that we are not getting any information regarding this roster change. He was arguably the best player on the team, and one of the most iconic faces of CLG. If you wont give us any information, I feel as though CLG is disrespecting us fans to the limit. It maybe would have been ok if a replacement was announced but that didnt happen. Zikz tweeted about how they only make decisions to improve. Currently we dont see this at all. please clg management. be transparent.

Edit: Im not saying reveal the entire story behind the scenes. Im saying give us a little more reason, so that us fans can accept this decision more, even if its very slightly.

Edit 2: Seems like WildTurtle is trying out for CLG...

Wildturtle is at the house trying out for the next few days. Nakat flew down yesterday for a tournament and is staying here during that time. - Zikz

I feel like C9 and CLG have always been very allied towards each other, maybe because they were always against TSM in playoffs and became the NA hope we wanted CLG to be for international competition. Now that we won the final, let's root for those great guys to join us at worlds!

For the first time in 1176 days, CLG beats TSM in professional play. THIS IS NOT A DRILL

CLG 1-0 TSM

WE FUCKING FINALLY WON

LCS 2019 SUMMER

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MATCH 1: CLG vs. TSM

Winner: CLG in 25m

Thank you for your performance this year. From winning spring split, 2nd place MSI, and having a great run in summer split and worlds. We know you guys played your best. I hope you enjoy the off season and come back next year to do even better!

For all you have contributed to the team in the past 2 years. Regardless of how the community has reacted I have enjoyed watching you play for CLG over the years.

Personally I hope this isn't the last I see of you in professional LoL but wherever you go after this I wish you the best. I'm sure many people here agree.

Again, Thanks LiNk!

General appreciation thread, I doubt he wants to do an AMA.

Aphromoo, I know you look at the subreddit. Please ignore any haters on this subreddit. Majority of us all want you to stay and we are spamming the refresh button in hopes of seeing you signed back. Looks like we got a good jungler to join and with you the team can finish #1. Ignore the haters and let’s take first with you.