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There is no hiding it anymore. Fnatic can no longer rely on brand prestige to attract star talent and mask its crumbling infrastructure. Previously, individual players and coaches like Nightshare covered up higher-up incompetence, much like throwing a blanket over moldy walls.

Today, internal dysfunction is fully exposed. Figures like Tolkin, Nemesis, and YamatoCannon have highlighted the toxic environment. The mismanagement is best illustrated by disastrous roster decisions: Worlds 2022: Replacing Hylissang with Rhuckz after ONE wildcard win => Top ADCs refusing to join => ''Forced'' signing of Rekkles and then not giving Nightshare any proper tools or staff for coaching, even though he begged them for it, since they were understaffed

(And then even firing Rekkles after just two splits but somehow giving incompetent contract extensions to Oscarinin and Razork.)

While Noah and Jun provided a temporary band-aid, the underlying rot remained. Now, without overperforming talent, Fnatic has suffered its worst showing in history with two consecutive splits without playoffs.

Announcing new management searches means nothing if Dardo stays in power, especially after they lied about firing him, only for him to fail upwards. The "mold" must be removed entirely. To succeed, a head coach needs competent support staff, as seen in G2 and Team Liquid.

Rebuilding this foundation takes at least a year. As a fan since 2015, it is painful seeing that unlike G2, KOI, Karmine Corp, or NAVI, Fnatic lost its ambition and genuine care for the game.

For fnatic to show that they genuinely care they have to give proper care for management, coaching staff and then later competent contract signings after the foundation is laid.

Hi guys!

I’ve been thinking about the socio-economic structure of Westeros compared to the Free Cities.

While Essos is dominated by powerful merchant princes and trade coalitions, Westeros seems heavily stuck in traditional high feudalism. We know merchants and traders exist in cities like Gulltown, Lannisport, Oldtown, and King's Landing, but they seem to have very little political agency, so I have two questions!

• Why hasn't a powerful, independent merchant class (a bourgeoisie) developed in Westeros? Is it because the Great Houses actively suppress them to keep their monopoly on power, or is the Westerosi economy just not advanced enough yet?
• If a strong merchant class were to rise, how would it affect the great houses? If we look at real world history, the transition from a land based economy to a money based economy eroded the power of feudal lords. If Westerosi merchants started forming powerful guilds (similar to Hansa in Europe) and buying their own mercenary armies, would this lead to the eventual collapse of the noble houses?

Hi guys!

I’ve been thinking about the socio-economic structure of Westeros compared to the Free Cities.

While Essos is dominated by powerful merchant princes and trade coalitions, Westeros seems heavily stuck in traditional high feudalism. We know merchants and traders exist in cities like Gulltown, Lannisport, Oldtown, and King's Landing, but they seem to have very little political agency, so I have two questions!

• Why hasn't a powerful, independent merchant class (a bourgeoisie) developed in Westeros? Is it because the Great Houses actively suppress them to keep their monopoly on power, or is the Westerosi economy just not advanced enough yet?
• If a strong merchant class were to rise, how would it affect the great houses? If we look at real world history, the transition from a land based economy to a money based economy eroded the power of feudal lords. If Westerosi merchants started forming powerful guilds (similar to Hansa in Europe) and buying their own mercenary armies, would this lead to the eventual collapse of the noble houses?

I know these 2 dont have the best report in this subreddit, but i think it might be insightful for some people. pls keep things civil