#msf2017

I feel like this is necessary. I've never done this before 'cause I've never felt so deeply enough about anything to feel the need to share.

 Fun fact, I was actually debating whether or not to stay up and watch Misfits vs SKT tonight since it airs at 4AM where I am, and I came home after midnight. I’m actually so happy to have decided to stay up. Even though I’ve literally pulled a complete all-nighter (which, another fun fact, I have never truly done before). This has been such an emotional series to watch, it’s hard to express in words without sounding repetitive…

I got mad when the casters were all like SKT 3-0 ez. I was like, if I had had to choose, I’d at least give MSF a game, ‘cause I knew they wouldn’t go down without a fight.

Going into the games, I kept saying that no matter what, I’ll be content with MSF if they can pull a game off SKT. And after the first game, it was the only thing I can think about, along with the fear I felt for them. I was so afraid they’d get frustrated or give up, and not end up playing their best… but they really proved me wrong and honestly, they never fail to surprise.

The excitement I felt when IgNar locked in Blitz in Game 2, or when I saw Fervor Leona. The happiness I felt, watching IgNar and Hans sama take over the game in Game 2 and 3. Just watching it made me so happy, so excited. It’s hard not to sound cheesy which I hate…

Misfits played, how Misfits liked.

And that’s the impression that they’ve left on all the casters and the rest of the world. You could tell that no matter what happened, Misfits had already won the hearts of the world. They’re just that sort of team.

I’m so glad to say I’m a part of the Misfits fanbase, which has built itself from nothing to amazing just as the players have themselves. Before the series, I felt like you could ask any fan and they would say that they’re proud of Misfits no matter the outcome of the match.

I couldn’t help but smile when you could see the change in the crowd. Before it all started, you saw all the SKT signs and merch, but at the very end of it – even though they lost – the crowd was chanting MSF.

They surprised everyone, and I’m proud to be in that 2% who believed.

Before eSports, I didn’t understand how people attached themselves so closely to sports teams. Like sure, I did for basketball a little but it wasn’t the same as this. I found players I liked and players I wanted to follow, but I really skipped around a lot and it makes me feel like I’m just that fickle of a person. But now – or well, since the middle of Summer Split, actually – I know for sure that Misfits is the team I call my team.

This has really been just a mess of my thoughts, but thank you to anyone who reads this ^~^ I’m just so amazingly happy, while also really sad that they didn’t end up toppling the Kings. But one way or the other, I’m just happy that Misfits played their way. I don’t feel like I have a right to say I’m proud of them, because I don’t personally know each player, and it’s just a word I don’t feel like I can associate myself with – but if there were another word to express a similar emotional sentiment, that’s how I feel.

I would’ve told you that you were crazy if you said I would say something like this last year.

One last note…even though IgNar said that he thinks they grew really slowly, I think they grew so quickly. From Challenger at the beginning of the year, all the way through to competing against SKT. Really competing with them, making them frustrated and gaining Misfits the respect that they deserved. They’ve really come a long way, and I hope that this loss isn’t a huge blow to them, because they’re amazing people and players and I can’t wait to see them playing again next season (hopefully, together; because they’re such a wonderful team).