i mean, all sports are that way. the biggest difference and the reason why esports is so harsh in particular is meta changes.

baseball players will never have to do anything but hit, throw, and catch the ball.

football players will always have to kick, tackle, and run.

esports is different. league in particular, especially with the new season. someone like doublelift or sneaky who have made a living playing marksmen for 5+ years are now expected to be able to run heimer/vlad/swain at a professional level in this meta.

not an easy transition by any means.

DJ Khaled is "performing" at the OWL finals.. it is the biggest meme ever. Much cringe.

https://www.twitch.tv/overwatchleague

new champion road map released today

nunu, ezreal, and kayle all getting small minor reworks and a new mage on the way

There's a lot that they have to get used to in a small amount of time. Some people I watch say they literally grind for weeks to get to the point that they can showcase their talents. Csgo is a really good example because that game is tough to get good at. The players that are really good at that are the guys that have thousands of hours on it. Plus...team chemistry is also important. Being able to tell what your teammates are thinking is certainly an underrated skill in esports.

funny you mention the communication thing. great example is TSM in league. theyve been the top team in NA since the beginning and have qualified for world's every year since their formation. this year it's becoming doubtful they'll make it, despite having arguebly the best mid and top laner in the league and one of the best adcs as well.

but you immediately see why they're struggling when you hear their in game comms and everyone is just shouting things without hearing what the others are saying. i think people fail to understand that while in most major sports you have a coach directing you on the field, esports usually have none of that. it's just 5 teammates sitting in direct contact with one another. if you don't have a clear voice in charge it leaves a lot of room for mistakes to be made.

^exactly the point I was going for. That's why it's tough for newcomers in the esports league to have that sort of communication because some teams have been with their teammates for a long time. Knowing how they react to certain situations and just in general, communication is key. You've also got to have the knowledge amongst all teammates that things may not go their way, but they gotta just stick with their strategy.

if you're interested in the topic i highly recommend checking out this youtube channel

https://www.youtube.com/user/MindGamesConsulting

weldon is a professional esports psychologist who has made some great videos that really showcase the mental side of gaming and just how important understanding it is

I've been playing HoTS with my brother.. It's pretty fun.

i tried it and hated it but probably didnt give it enough time for that to be valid

Thank you! I will definitely check this out.