AnderzzTVBy popular demand, in this edition of The Retake I spill the beans on my personal agent concept CODENAME: DUST. A controller I believe could completely change the way we look at the role of a smoker. Follow me through the process of developing an agent from a strategist's and theoretician's point of view.
Could This Controller Revolutionize VALORANT?AnderzzTV2021-12-23 | By popular demand, in this edition of The Retake I spill the beans on my personal agent concept CODENAME: DUST. A controller I believe could completely change the way we look at the role of a smoker. Follow me through the process of developing an agent from a strategist's and theoretician's point of view.
0:00 Introduction 1:00 Process Explanation 2:29 Fluff/Background 3:42 Class Determination 5:23 Style Determination 6:39 Ability Formulation - The Smoke 10:24 Ability Formulation - The Flash 13:30 Overview 14:27 C Sieve - Smoke Ability Tooltip 15:23 Q Buffet - Stun Ability Tooltip 15:39 E Sandblast - Ability Tooltip 17:28 X All is Dust - Ultimate Tooltip 19:32 Playstyle Novelty Summary 21:01 Power Fantasy Summary 21:39 Reverse Validation 22:03 Outro
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Thanks for watching!Why TEJO will WIN VCT KICKOFFAnderzzTV2025-01-14 | In this video we take a dive into my perception of Tejo's balance, some examples of what that looks like, and some ideas for the future.
Thanks for watching!This Could Be VALORANTS BEST OFFSEASON PATCHAnderzzTV2024-09-28 | It's time for the offseason, and offseason balance. Here's what I'd be doing if I had the reins.
Thanks for watching!Does VALORANT Have A VIPER PROBLEM?AnderzzTV2024-03-10 | In this video, we dive into Viper's escalating dominance and what might be done about it.
Thanks for watching!Romes Greatest Enemy Would DOMINATE VALORANT?!AnderzzTV2023-12-02 | The first in a potential series where we crack open the history books; discussing what lessons we can learn from the world's greatest military strategists and tacticians, and how we can use those lessons for analogical reasoning in our own VALORANT strategy development.
0:00 Intro 1:00 Hannibal Barca 2:19 The Battle of Cannae 5:26 Team SMG GC's Envelopments & Elastic Defense 8:23 Evil Genius' Double Envelopment & Encirclement 11:36 Outro
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Thanks for watching!Are Dive Agents RUINING VALORANT?AnderzzTV2023-10-30 | Today we breakdown why Iso's release put a spotlight on VALORANT's Dive problem, and what's being done about it.
Thanks for watching!This World Champion VALORANT Theory DEFINES Metas | Style Dynamics 2.0AnderzzTV2023-07-31 | The long-requested update video to my Mastering Macro outlining Style Dynamics in VALORANT. In this revision, we'll go into the basics of the theory, the updated system, and why you should care about it.
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Thanks for watching!Could This Sentinel Concept Redefine Anchoring in VALORANT?AnderzzTV2022-10-31 | In this video I walk through the concepting phase of a hypothetical agent design: CODENAME // GLASS, the Midrange Sentinel.
Thanks for watching!Where Does Harbor Fit In VALORANTs Pro Meta?AnderzzTV2022-10-21 | In this video we take a bit of a theory dive into Harbor. Rather than going off feel, we frame Harbor's playstyle niche through the lens of Style Dynamics, compare him to other Aggro Controllers, explore his play patterns, and then discuss expectations for his performance and viability.
0:00 Intro 0:28 Ability Overview 2:03 Style Dynamics Framing 5:18 Controller Comparisons 12:34 Play Pattern Examples 17:11 Metagame Fit 20:48 Conclusions 25:07 Outro
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Thanks for watching!60 Terms for Top-Tier VALORANT TheoryAnderzzTV2022-09-29 | In this video I speed-run "The Anderzz Lexicon" covering as many phrases, terms, and systems I could think of that I've used over my professional career in VALORANT coaching; from NA Tier 2 to Champions Quarterfinals, from Beta to current day, and everywhere in between.
0:00 Intro 1:14 Terminology for Agent Roles 3:47 Terminology for Ultimates & Ult Economy 7:34 Terminology for Style Dynamics 13:22 Terminology for Map Analysis 14:46 Commonly Confused/Combined Terms 17:34 General Concepts 19:38 Terms from Military Theory 26:57 Outro
Thanks for watching!A Theoreticians Guide to Building the Best Pearl CompsAnderzzTV2022-09-19 | The third and final installment in my Pearl theory series. In the first (youtu.be/lB3Io15Lg4s), we developed map abstractions to drive inspiration for tackling the map. in the second (youtu.be/0HzDLmijmGc) we converted those abstractions to macro strategic principles we would abide by while building comps and playbook.
Today, we detail the util budget demanded by the map's expected play patterns and then create style-aligned compositions that fit those requirements.
0:00 Intro 0:39 System Overview 1:45 Recap 2:10 Full B 9:24 Full B Summary 12:12 B Link 16:11 B Link Summary 16:42 Full A 22:14 Full A Summary 25:30 A Link 28:23 A Link Summary 28:49 Attacking Util Budget Summary 29:35 Defense Intro 29:44 Defensive Archetypes 31:44 Style Dynamics Reintroduction 33:08 Comps 33:29 Aggro Defense 35:02 Control Defense 37:59 Midrange Defense 40:05 Comps Summary 40:59 Conclusions 41:47 Outro
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Thanks for watching!This Is The Macro Strategy Pearl WANTS You To PlayAnderzzTV2022-09-05 | The second video in my series on Pearl theory. In the first video: youtu.be/lB3Io15Lg4s. We sketched out a number of Map Abstractions, in this video we'll take those and use them to set a number of Macro Strategic tenets that will frame how we design comps and playbooks.
0:00 Intro 0:46 Definition of Terms 3:01 Orb Bias 7:04 Transitional Space Bias 8:04 Default Bias - A Long 8:55 Default Bias - Art 13:37 Default Bias - B Link 13:52 Default Bias - B Long 15:43 Attacking Site Preference 17:27 Defending Site Preference 19:18 Summary 21:06 Outro
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Thanks for watching!How We SHOULD Be Thinking About PearlAnderzzTV2022-08-31 | The first of a short series on my approach to Pearl. From new, unknown map all the way through to a multi-comp overview of a theoretically optimal compositional meta. In this video we tackle the basics; abstracting map anatomy to give us reference points to do the rest of the work.
------------------------- 0:00 Intro 0:27 Definition of Terms 1:52 B Long 2:18 B Link 2:47 Mid 3:18 Art 3:47 A Long 4:37 B Long Exec Space & Postplant 5:03 B Link Exec Space & Postplant 5:29 Defender Connectors 6:07 A Link Exec Space & Postplant 6:58 A Main Exec Space & Postplant 7:32 B Retake 7:56 A Retake 8:11 Attacker Spawn 8:36 Summary 8:52 Where do we go next? 9:39 Outro -------------------------
Thanks for watching!Does Masters Copenhagen Reflect Global VALORANT?AnderzzTV2022-07-10 | Coming from a different angle than usual, we dive into the compositional metagame of the world pre-Copenhagen, contrast it to the expected meta of Masters 2, and discuss potential edges certain teams may have as a result of breaking the norm.
0:00 intro 0:52 Ascent - Global 2:46 Ascent - Copenhagen 4:26 Bind - Global 5:17 Bind - Copenhagen 6:57 Breeze - Global 8:07 Breeze - Copenhagen 9:29 Fracture - Global 10:10 Fracture - Copenhagen 10:39 Haven - Global 14:01 Haven - Copenhagen 14:44 Icebox - Global 16:18 Icebox - Copenhagen 17:35 Split - Global 18:23 Split - Copenhagen 19:31 Summary & Conclusions
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Thanks for watching!Was VALORANT Patch 4.04 a Huge Mistake?AnderzzTV2022-03-03 | In this episode of The Retake, we explore the context of balance throughout the tail end of 2021, how it should have directed Patch 4.04 balance, and what the patch's actual changes mean for the game.
Thanks for watching!How Military Doctrine Can Help You IGL Like a Pro in VALORANTAnderzzTV2022-02-13 | In this Mastering Macro we take a look at how Maneuver Warfare theory and OODA Loops can be used in VALORANT pre-round analysis and IGLing.
0:00 Intro 0:45 Maneuver Warfare Intro 1:52 Applying Maneuver in VALORANT 3:52 OODA Loops 4:39 Introducing BUYS 5:16 B - Buys 5:51 U - Ultimates 6:36 Y - You 7:05 S - Setups 7:22 Synopsis & Conclusion 8:56 Outro
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Thanks for watching!Riot Approved This Agent Ban System for VALORANT Pro Play?AnderzzTV2022-01-19 | In this Computing Competitive we won't be looking at agent picks or compositions, but rather agent Protections & Bans. In an NA VALORANT first, we saw Riot-sanctioned agent bans in the Knights VALORAMPAGE Open, the first of two events using this system.
0:00 Intro 1:02 Tournament Format 1:38 Data Explanation 2:42 Protections - The Top 3:19 Protections - The Second Tier 4:45 Protections - Honourable Mentions 5:00 Bans - Flash Initiators 5:29 Bans - Sentinels 5:58 Protection Sets 6:42 Ban Sets - Twitter Poll 7:21 Ban Sets - Sentinels 8:39 Ban Sets - Flash Initiators 9:53 Map-Informed Agent Bans 10:31 Raze x Split 10:56 Viper x Breeze 11:12 Sage x Icebox 11:29 Summary of Map Ban Influence 13:03 Conclusion 14:17 Outro & Members
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Thanks for watching!Is Mobility Creep a Problem in VALORANT?AnderzzTV2022-01-13 | In this episode of The Retake we take a look at NEON and how her release has put a spotlight on the balance of mobility and untradeability mechanics in VALORANT.
Thanks for watching!Did Style Dynamics Predict Champions 2021?AnderzzTV2021-12-30 | To close out 2021 there's no better way than to dive into the first ever VALORANT World Championship. In this episode of Computing Competitive we look at the comps, stats, and styles of Champions 2021.
Thanks for watching!AnderzzTV Live StreamAnderzzTV2021-09-10 | ...How Has VCT Stage 3 Changed VALORANTs Pro Meta?AnderzzTV2021-08-11 | In this Computing Competitive we look at the international meta throughout the KAY/O-legal era of Patch 3.01 up to current day.
Thanks for watching!Have Most Pro Teams Misread Breezes Early Meta?AnderzzTV2021-06-28 | In this Computing Competitive instead of tackling a specific event, we'll tackle a specific map. Breeze has finally hit the data threshold where we can start discussing it's developing meta.
Thanks for watching!Which Region Will Have Home Turf Advantage in Iceland?AnderzzTV2021-05-18 | In this Computing Competitive we take a look at the archetypal meta mixes from the regions qualified to Masters 2 in Reykjavik, Iceland.
Thanks for watching!Exploring the Keys to Pro VALORANT Ultimate ManagementAnderzzTV2021-05-05 | In this video we tackle the long-awaited Mastering Macro covering ultimate economics.
0:00 Introduction 0:30 Definition of Terms 4:15 Getting Ultimates 8:45 Ultimate Economy Management 12:30 Ult Econ Management Examples 13:15 Attack vs. Defense Example 14:05 Other Management Systems 15:40 Pro Play Example 21:04 Summary & Outro
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Thanks for watching!How Envy is Bringing Midrange to NAAnderzzTV2021-04-15 | In the first episode of Set Play we'll take a look at how Envy is trailblazing a path for Midrange in the North American metagame.
Thanks for watching!Could This Change Fix Icebox?AnderzzTV2021-04-08 | In this inaugural episode of The Retake, I take a stab at everyone's *favourite* map. ;)
Thanks for watching!What Masters Taught Us About VALORANTs Global MetaAnderzzTV2021-03-28 | Masters Stage 1 has come and gone, but it gave us some of the best international metagame insights to date.
Thanks for watching!Applying One of Gamings Most Iconic Methodologies to VALORANTAnderzzTV2021-03-21 | In this installment of Mastering Macro I discuss my use of triangular style dynamics and TCG/CCG deck archetypes to qualify and describe VALORANT compositional decisions
0:00 Introduction 1:00 Triangular Dynamics Introduction 2:44 Framework Elaboration 3:15 Aggro 4:53 Control 6:50 Midrange 7:59 Inter-Style Dynamics 10:28 Style Dynamics Applied to Agents 11:20 Style Dynamics Applied to Compositions 17:52 Data Validation of the Theory 18:30 Summary & Outro
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Thanks for watching!Did EU Just Get Its First Tastes of NA VALORANT?AnderzzTV2021-03-14 | In this Computing Competitive we look at the last of VCT Stage 1 Challengers; EU Challengers 3.
Thanks for watching!Has FaZe Exposed NA VALORANTs Greatest Weakness?AnderzzTV2021-03-11 | In this Computing Competitive we close out the first stage of NA Challengers.
Thanks for watching!Is Sage Back to Dominating VALORANTs Meta?AnderzzTV2021-02-28 | In this Computing Competitive, we go back to EU for VCT Stage 1 Challengers 2.
Thanks for watching!How to Use Player Roles in VALORANT to Build Winning CompositionsAnderzzTV2021-02-21 | The second episode of Mastering Macro, this time we cover how functional roles can be used to adjust standard archetypes and craft event-winning agent line-ups.
0:00 Introduction 1:15 Subjectivity Disclaimer 1:55 Role Definitions - Anchors 3:08 Role Definitions - Catalysts 4:12 Role Definitions - Dive 5:06 Role Definitions - Entry 6:10 Role Definitions - Flex 6:40 Role Definitions - Lurk 8:38 Role Definitions - Operator 9:37 Role Definitions - Smokes 10:14 Use in Compositional Analysis 14:26 Summary & Outro
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Thanks for watching!Has EU VALORANT Outgrown Standard?AnderzzTV2021-02-17 | In this Computing Competitive we take a look at EU's VCT kickoff
Thanks for watching!The Rise of the Double Duelist Contact MetaAnderzzTV2021-02-14 | In this Computing Competitive we kick off of North American VALORANT Champions Tour with Stage 1 Challengers 1.
Thanks for watching!Taking VALORANTs Agent Roles to the Next LevelAnderzzTV2021-02-07 | In this inaugural Mastering Macro we look at the first of a variety of system-based thought-processes I utilize when theorizing and coaching compositional theory in competitive VALORANT.
0:00 Introduction 1:17 Agent Roles Overview 2:50 Role-Ability Explanation 5:06 Examples and Sub-typing Explanation 9:50 Use in Composition Analysis 17:00 Use in Analyzing Metagame 19:00 Summary and Outro
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Thanks for watching!The Most Map-Specialized Regions in VALORANTAnderzzTV2021-01-10 | In this video we discuss the map-pool centricity of the various First Strike / Champions Tour regions and dive into how the most specialized of them approach their maps of choice.
Thanks for watching!One Year of VALORANT MetagameAnderzzTV2020-12-28 | To close out 2020 I wanted to take a walk down memory lane looking at the most significant metagame developments in the games first year as an esport. As we go along we get to talk to some of the individuals that were drivers of those changes.
Thanks for watching!The Challenge of Balancing VALORANT for Pro PlayAnderzzTV2020-12-14 | In light of the recent Riot Dev Blog discussing the balance process, I took a deeper dive on the challenges of integrating pro play statistics and a particular case I thing is in dire need of attention.
Thanks for watching!Computing Competitive - NSG First Strike Open QualifierAnderzzTV2020-11-01 | In this Computing Competitive we look at part 1 of 2 of the NSG First Strike Qualifier, the Open-bracket feeder for the Closed Qualifier.
Thanks for watching!What Will NA Play in First Strike?AnderzzTV2020-10-25 | In today's video I discuss the North American metagame on the eve of the first NA First Strike qualifier.
Thanks for watching!Computing Competitive - NSG x Renegades InvitationalAnderzzTV2020-10-22 | In this Computing Competitive I tackle the first event in a long while; the NSG x Renegades VALORANT Invitational
Thanks for watching!Will Skye Cause a Meta Shift in VALORANT?AnderzzTV2020-10-12 | In this video I take a surface level look at Skye, some places where she could slot into the meta, and my expectations on where she may end up.
Thanks for watching!The Event That Made The Case For Bans In Pro VALORANTAnderzzTV2020-09-26 | In this video we look at the Ash Winder Extreme Masters Pro Invitational, the first high profile VALORANT event to introduce an agent ban system.
Thanks for watching!Computing Competitive - POPFLASHAnderzzTV2020-09-01 | In this Computing Competitive we look over the last of what the North American Ignition Series has to offer; POPFLASH.
Thanks for watching!Computing Competitive - LVL Clash 2AnderzzTV2020-08-31 | In this Computing Competitive we tackle that last EU Ignition Series event, LVL Clash 2
Thanks for watching!Is Asia the Most Important Region for VALORANT Strategy?AnderzzTV2020-08-27 | After a bit of a hiatus we're back! In this video I dive into why I believe Asia is the most valuable region when watching professional play to develop strategy.
Thanks for watching!Killjoy & Why VALORANT Needs A Draft PhaseAnderzzTV2020-08-07 | In this video I discuss Killjoy, her viability, and what larger scale issues her existence brings to the forefront.
Thanks for watching!Computing Competitive - MandatoryGG CupAnderzzTV2020-08-04 | In this Computing Competitive we look at EU Ignition Series' MandatoryGG Cup.