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To put it frankly, Prince has utterly dominated alongside Winsome on the way to FlyQuest\u2019s 4-0 start to the 2023 LCS Spring Split, which currently puts them in sole possession of first place. FlyQuest and Dignitas have very different trajectories in the context of the 2023 LCS season, though. FlyQuest are looking to be world-beaters almost immediately due to the immense amount of talent on its roster and the staff signings to foster an optimal environment for the comfort and growth of South Korean talent. Dignitas, on the other hand, have been pretty open about the summer being their sweet spot due to the absence of IgNar and the additional visa issues of top laner \u0130rfan Berk \"Armut\" T\u00fckek, who arrived in L.A. less than five days before the start of the LCS Spring Split. One could assume that the arrival of IgNar can only be a benefit to Dignitas. 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Photo by Colin Young-Wolff via Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>

In FlyQuest\u2019s first four games of the 2023 LCS Spring Split, Prince has lived up to every bit of the hype that began building when it was announced he would join FlyQuest. Prince was the primary reason (and then some) for Liiv SANDBOX\u2019s late-season run toward a potential spot at the 2022 World Championship. When LSB ultimately fell short to eventual world champion DRX, many an analyst mourned the loss of a chance to see Prince shine on the international stage. <\/p>

The LCS is notably lower than the level of competition present at the League<\/em> World Championship, but Prince has left no question marks thus far regarding his ability to dominate in North America. To put it frankly, Prince has utterly dominated alongside Winsome on the way to FlyQuest\u2019s 4-0 start to the 2023 LCS Spring Split, which currently puts them in sole possession of first place.<\/p>

FlyQuest and Dignitas have very different trajectories in the context of the 2023 LCS season, though. FlyQuest are looking to be world-beaters almost immediately due to the immense amount of talent on its roster and the staff signings to foster an optimal environment for the comfort and growth of South Korean talent. <\/p>

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Photo by Colin Young-Wolff via Riot Games<\/figcaption><\/figure> <\/div>

Dignitas, on the other hand, have been pretty open about the summer being their sweet spot due to the absence of IgNar and the additional visa issues of top laner \u0130rfan Berk “Armut” T\u00fckek, who arrived in L.A. less than five days before the start of the LCS Spring Split.<\/p>

One could assume that the arrival of IgNar can only be a benefit to Dignitas. Not only are Dignitas 0-4 without him to start off 2023, but the support\u2019s synergy with jungler Lucas \u201cSantorin\u201d Larsen formed a fearsome duo on the 2020 FlyQuest roster that Dignitas can only hope to capture this season. On an individual level, one could argue the immediate replacement of Biofrost for intended starter IgNar\u2014whenever that may occur\u2014will be a shot in the arm for a struggling Dignitas.<\/p>

Despite FlyQuest\u2019s success to start the 2023 LCS Spring Split, their situation with Eyla is far more complex than that of Dignitas and IgNar. One could argue Eyla is better than Winsome individually, but Winsome has LCS experience due to last year\u2019s Spring Split and also speaks the native language of Prince. <\/p>

What may end up mattering more than individual ability in the support position is synergy with Prince, and the South Korean Winsome may innately fit that role better than Eyla. The possibility of the midseason integration of Eyla in place of his substitute being a tribulation for FlyQuest is likely not in high probability but still something they must consider going forward after gaining sole possession of first place in the LCS Spring Split with Winsome\u2019s supporting of star AD carry Prince. <\/p>

Dignitas, on the other hand, will look at IgNar\u2019s eventual arrival as a saving grace to what has been an abysmal Spring Split campaign thus far. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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In week two of the Spring Split, that number went down to two teams with the arrival of Golden Guardians' starting mid laner Kim \"Gori\" Tae-woo, who missed his team\u2019s first two games due to visa issues and was temporarily replaced by GG Challengers mid laner Young Ho \"Young\" Choi. FlyQuest and Dignitas both have yet to play with their starting supports\u2014Bill \u201cEyla\u201d Nguyen and Kim \u201cIgNar\u201d Dong-geun, respectively\u2014but the similarities end there. FlyQuest are currently in sole possession of first place in the LCS Spring Split and are the only undefeated team in the league. Dignitas, on the other hand, have yet to win a game and have looked far from competitive in all four of their losses.\u00a0 Each team has gone for a different solution to their support absences. FlyQuest has looked to its FLY Challengers support Kim \u201cWinsome\u201d Dong-keon to pull double duty and start for its LCS team in addition to his assigned squad. Dignitas, on the other hand, has brought in Vincent \u201cBiofrost\u201d Wang as a substitute after its experience with him as its starting support throughout the 2022 LCS season.\u00a0 In FlyQuest\u2019s first four games of the 2023 LCS Spring Split, Prince has lived up to every bit of the hype that began building when it was announced he would join FlyQuest. Prince was the primary reason (and then some) for Liiv SANDBOX\u2019s late-season run toward a potential spot at the 2022 World Championship. When LSB ultimately fell short to eventual world champion DRX, many an analyst mourned the loss of a chance to see Prince shine on the international stage.\u00a0 The LCS is notably lower than the level of competition present at the League World Championship, but Prince has left no question marks thus far regarding his ability to dominate in North America. To put it frankly, Prince has utterly dominated alongside Winsome on the way to FlyQuest\u2019s 4-0 start to the 2023 LCS Spring Split, which currently puts them in sole possession of first place. FlyQuest and Dignitas have very different trajectories in the context of the 2023 LCS season, though. FlyQuest are looking to be world-beaters almost immediately due to the immense amount of talent on its roster and the staff signings to foster an optimal environment for the comfort and growth of South Korean talent. Dignitas, on the other hand, have been pretty open about the summer being their sweet spot due to the absence of IgNar and the additional visa issues of top laner \u0130rfan Berk \"Armut\" T\u00fckek, who arrived in L.A. less than five days before the start of the LCS Spring Split. One could assume that the arrival of IgNar can only be a benefit to Dignitas. Not only are Dignitas 0-4 without him to start off 2023, but the support\u2019s synergy with jungler Lucas \u201cSantorin\u201d Larsen formed a fearsome duo on the 2020 FlyQuest roster that Dignitas can only hope to capture this season. On an individual level, one could argue the immediate replacement of Biofrost for intended starter IgNar\u2014whenever that may occur\u2014will be a shot in the arm for a struggling Dignitas. Despite FlyQuest\u2019s success to start the 2023 LCS Spring Split, their situation with Eyla is far more complex than that of Dignitas and IgNar. One could argue Eyla is better than Winsome individually, but Winsome has LCS experience due to last year\u2019s Spring Split and also speaks the native language of Prince.\u00a0 What may end up mattering more than individual ability in the support position is synergy with Prince, and the South Korean Winsome may innately fit that role better than Eyla. 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