Winning is better than losing.
That’s a given. The taste of defeat is bitter and regretful, while the fruits of victory are incredibly sweet.
This tendency becomes more pronounced the more one immerses themselves in a game, in the competition itself. The deeper the immersion, the more intense the emotions stirred up by it.
I have a unique competitive drive when it comes to games, especially in the Abyss. That’s why I’ve been able to achieve Challenger rank every time.
With a sense of pride in my abilities, I wanted to achieve good results in this tournament as well. Even if the other directors in this tournament have coaching experience with pro teams and have made names for themselves in the leagues, unlike me.
“Pu…”
Thinking about it made me exhale in disbelief. When you think about it, everyone else is a real director, a director experto, right? Yet here I am, without any real experience, just someone who can do a bit of amateur coaching, trying to act like a director?
This is just too much. I really wanted to participate comfortably as a player.
Yielding to the cries of the staff and coming on as a director was a mistake. Recently, it feels like I can’t refuse when emotions are brought into play. This is truly a sickness.
Anyway, I couldn’t go back on my decision to participate anymore.
So I was going to do my best to be a proper director.
[Just take Juho and Kainik]
[Anya <<< Kayak's 1st pick] [Who even is Anya, you nerds?] [Don’t hate on our Anya, she’s got the top output as a Kayak!] [Kayak doesn’t even know about her, what top output? LOL] [Anya should at least get past Cutie Camilla first] [Juho and Kainik are indeed tier 1, yeah, one of them should be picked for an easier game] [So Juho or Kainik is better than the host?] [How does someone better than the host end up in the Abyss tournament?] [For the auction, just remember Juho and Kainik, they’re the key.] “Aah, why is it so chaotic? Everyone just be quiet for a sec. I need to look and judge for myself.” The day before the tournament, I tried to gather information about the players with the viewers' help, but as expected, the viewers' advice was just not up to par. They were all over the place, recommending players in a way that felt like a chaotic marketplace. So, ignoring the viewers, I started looking for videos of the players from their personal streams—clips, replays, and highlights uploaded on VTube. “Hmmm… Ahem…” [How’s it going, Teacher?] [Who will be the chosen player of Camilla???] [Kaiyak is seriously contemplating because everyone is surprisingly bad, it’s tough.] [You can get a rough idea of a player’s level by watching the mad movies of their opponents.] [This one is a bit…?] [They say Anya’s good, she’s a gold rank, right?] [Anya <<< Among the real gold lines, she’s the best.] [But still, Anya is a goddess.] [Anya's fans should just disappear, those kayakers are the worst lol] [Who the hell is Anya, you bastards?] [You know, the one with the big chest and big eyes.] [Oh....] [But she's just a downgraded version of the host anyway.] [Please stop mentioning Anya, it's really off-putting ㅠㅠ] Sweet things always attract bugs. It's the same for this competition. Unlike personal broadcasts, official broadcasts are hard to manage, especially in a tournament where the circumstances force you to focus. That means there are a lot of evil spirits gathering. The situation and environment turn them into villains. Those folks are actually quite polite when they're out in society. Anyway, it was clear that the current viewers were not helping. I put my foot down and made it clear to stay out of it. "Please stop mentioning Tasser and belittling them. I'll decide who to choose." [Wow] [What charisma] [Just shut up and let me go for real lol] [Look at how firm they are;; That's why Takers are so smitten.] [I just watched VTube; is this person the Taker's girlfriend?] [What?] [Older sister ㅠㅠ You're so cool.] [They say if you look into Kayak's blue eyes, you can't help but type prettily in the chat; I love that story.] [Kayak's killing intent ㄷㄷㄷㄷ] [Kayak can overpower drunk people with just one finger.] [Can the host shine as a director as well?] [Kayak doesn't read. When she glares at a book, it just spills its content by itself.] [After Graham Bell invented the phone, let's check. Kayak already had three missed calls.] [Kayak's computer doesn't have a control key because she is the control key herself.] [What is Kayak literature lol] [Have you ever pushed someone into a river?] "Hmm." 24 players total. I quickly scanned their plays and analyzed them. This player has this strength, what their main character is, and how they show weakness in certain situations. I've never truly directed before, but I've heard that the synergy between the director and players is just as important as the synergy among the players. Basically, the mental picture in your head and the play style must align for the director's strategies to work. Even world-class players can't shine if they meet a director who doesn't fit them. In that regard, while skill is important, I focused on whether they could play the way I wanted. I took a broad look at their tendencies and mental aspects. "Planning complete. I've decided who to choose." [Oh] [Who is it?] [Wow wow] [Anya, Kayak, Juho, Kainik, Iruka, let’s go!] [Who will be the chosen player by the host?] I said with a meaningful smile to the viewers who were buzzing around. "Check it out at tomorrow's auction." “Kayak Director is a rookie director, there's a lot of talk about it. Can we hear a word before the auction starts?” “Hmm, it's true that I'm a rookie director. Honestly, I feel more suited to being a player. I spent a lot of time watching the players’ videos, trying to figure out who to pick. I secretly thought being a director would be a sweet gig, but there’s actually a lot to do.” [If the director fails, it's the same as getting lambasted...] [Being a player would be easier, right? Haha, you get booed if a player messes up, but the director takes the heat too.] “Ah, I’ve really thought hard about who to pick. Have you made up your mind on who you’ll choose?” “Yes, I can't share the name, but I have a dream team in my mind.” “Great! Just like other directors, it seems you've brought your own roster and best picks, Kayak!” But life never goes as planned, you know? No matter how I want to run the auction, there’s never a guarantee that the flow will favor me. - Now, let’s start the auction! I was confronted with unexpected challenges. - Yes, it's Anya! - It seems like they deal a lot with supporting heroes like Theodora, Lily, and Selia. - Wow, super save! Calmly responding to the assassin’s entry. - Tier is Gold, and a word of appeal to the director... Oh, another fan of Kayak, huh? - I really want to join Kayak’s team, but I’ll do my best even if I end up on another team - that was their message. [Anya, Anya, lol] [Oh dear, Kayak's mosquito army] [Our Anya is so sincere....] [Kayak’s output is the best, Anya for the win! Haha] [Are you going to pick Anya?] [It’s really annoying, those Anya fans.] Oh, that Anya again! I know they’re intentionally mentioning her to make her seem unlikable, and it’s just exhausting. I wonder if someone is peeking from a scope somewhere; I actually feel sorry for Anya. This isn't the first time it's happened, and I consider myself a pro streamer now. I can manipulate viewers all I want, but I won’t fall victim to emotional control. With Anya on the auction block, I started acting according to my original plan. *Kayak 20 points. - Ah, this is the first time Kayak has jumped into the auction. - Unlike the other players who were just passing by, did Anya catch your eye? - Maybe Anya’s appeal helped a bit. I don’t want to admit it, but Anya is actually quite a good pick. You could say she’s a great value. If I’m bringing a supporter, no one else measures up to Anya. *Roji 30 points. *Kayak 35 points. *Taehun 40 points. ... *Kayak 65 points. Ding-dong! - Yes, the timer has expired! - Kayak has invested a total of 65 points to bring Anya on the team. “Hmmm....” [Kyah] [Indeed, fan love is Camilla, lol] [Real-time Anya happiness, lol] [Did I spend too much on Anya?] [I should have bought below 50 points, damn it] The spending on points was greater than expected. It was due to the interference from other directors. Directors who had already brought supporters to their teams and those who had no intention of bringing Anya were all raising the points by 5, pressuring me to spend more, so I had no choice but to bring Anya for a whopping 65 points. I learned that this kind of meddling could happen. One more lesson learned. - Ah, it's Taker, the player. - The godfather of Twisty, with 10 years of broadcasting experience. It says here that he's a foundational Challenger from seasons 1 and 2. - In terms of top rating and high points, Taker is not one to be overlooked. - That's right, but it’s worth noting that he’s currently stuck at Diamond after many seasons have passed. It was Taker. It was quite unexpected for Taker to participate in this tournament. He was famous for not entering this kind of contest. “Hmm.” While it was a welcome sight, unfortunately, there was no place for Taker on the team I dreamed of. He was, in a way, like a chicken rib. No matter how hard I thought, I couldn’t figure out how to utilize him properly. - Alright, let’s start the auction! ‘Shall I just meddle a little bit?’ I thought I should just do a little interference this time and then back off. ... *Alain 400 points. *Rosie 410 points. *Kayak 420 points. Ding-! - The timer has expired! - Ah, it’s Kayak, who consecutively brings in not just Anya but also Taker to his team. - It has gone over 400 points. That’s quite a hefty sum. Kayak, you now have 515 points left. [Buying Taker?] [Seems like I bought him for too much again... Is this okay?] [Oh, it's Taker again?] [Why are they always getting involved together?] [Taker is a player worth about 100 points, hmm....] [Indeed, Taker love is Camilla, lol] [They’re quite the couple] [Kayak keeps coming on strong, look at this] [Like a seductress, stay away from our Gunhee, @@!] “....” Wait, wasn’t this supposed to be a situation where prices went up by 10 points? Was I the only one thinking that? I ended up buying Taker while trying to meddle. And this time, I spent an unexpected fortune compared to Anya. I stealthily checked the audience’s chat and tried to manage my expression. SDVIMVFoanVzY1YwSVhjamMzUkt1UjNLd1BKc3dLRmJvaVVBUjFweS9JT0dNWVYvODdKbmp6Vnh3MHlONW5XNQ ‘Crap.’ I thought to myself that I was in big trouble.
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