Jeremy ‘DisguisedToast’ Wang recently revealed his plans for The Guard’s Valorant roster. His plans were ruined because G2 reportedly had “too much money” for him to match.
The Guard’s availability arose when their organisation was unable to agree to the VCT Americas Team Participation Agreement. DisguisedToast was eager to sign them, especially since his team, Disguised, had been quite competitive in the esports arena.
DisguisedToast’s Journey Through Valorant and LoL : The Expensive Side Of Esports
Toast’s strategy entailed signing three of The Guard’s five players in order to keep their spots, while integrating two collegiate players into the team. This would have been a move similar to Cloud9’s.
However, G2 allegedly made an offer that was too good to refuse. Toast even mentioned figures as high as $40,000 per month, painting a lavish picture of what players at G2 could earn. This is a significant sum for Toast, especially given that his commitment to esports under the Disguised banner has already cost him nearly a million dollars this year.
Today, we bid farewell to our NACL Championship League of Legends team.
Since the start of the season, we wanted to make sure that our players would have the chance to prove their worth and value as some of the top players in the NA scene. With our win in the NACL, they have… pic.twitter.com/9LasU8GkZW
— DSG (@Disguised) August 31, 2023
Meanwhile, in the world of League of Legends, Disguised Toast’s team made headlines by winning the NACL. This victory was historic, especially in light of the team’s difficulties in Valorant. However, success in the NACL came with its own set of difficulties.
The Tier 2 ecosystem in Riot esports is still in its early stages, making it difficult to maintain a roster. Following their victory, many of the players were approached with potential opportunities, and they were naturally drawn to larger stages such as the LCS.
Toast chose not to limit his players because he valued their future. He had always intended to release them after the season, allowing them to take advantage of any LCS opportunities that arose. He believes that the players had no clear path to the LCS as long as they were on the NACL team.
Toast hopes that these players will be recognised for their talent and dedication and will be able to compete in premier league tournaments.
Despite these roster challenges, Disguised Toast remains focussed in both Valorant and League of Legends. He is determined to stay in the esports scene, with plans to form a new roster in 2024.
Toast’s journey disconnect between business and passion for gaming. While financial challenges, such as those posed by G2, can be discouraging, Toast’s commitment to his players’ futures demonstrates his commitment to esports. The Disguised brand will undoubtedly continue to make waves in Valorant and League of Legends.
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