[Esports + ensemble cast + no romance + gorgeous but tragic characters + comeback + uplifting + healing]
In the golden age when the league’s gods shone bright, a team called [Stray] grew wild in the shadows. Their base was a cheap apartment with drafts blowing through it, and their uniforms were plain white T-shirts bought wholesale from a street stall. There were no gods here, just a group of “defective products” abandoned by their era:
A shelved prodigy saddled with enormous debt, a washed-up “jungle king” with shattered hand bones, a fallen young master abandoned by everyone, a former star who had given up, and a top-ranked solo player so socially anxious he couldn’t even look up.
Nobody believed in this pack of strays. Outsiders mocked them as an “esports recycling bin,” betting it would take just a month for their broken ship to sink. Then came that match. They rose from the rubble and tore through the defenses of a powerhouse team in a display so brutal it was almost self-destructive.
“We don’t ask for eternal victory. We just want this moment, when a wildfire sweeps across the wasteland.”
Even if the ending wasn’t perfect, even if they never got to stand beneath that golden rain. That summer, the five young men stood shoulder to shoulder beneath the spotlights, refusing to bow their heads. Their silhouettes became an undying light in the hearts of countless people.
[Reading Guide]
An esports ensemble story, with no romance and no female lead, just teammates who would entrust each other with their lives.
Every character is gorgeous and tragic. They start from the bottom and the later story burns bright.
A realistic, passionate story: there will be defeats and regrets.
The story’s message: more precious than the golden rain is the person who stands beside you and gets drenched with you.
The author's writing style is very good, with a sense of realism. The scenes described are very real, not floating, and can drag the readers into it. The character creation is also very good. Although it does not reach the level of portraying the soul in one or two paragraphs, portraying a character in one chapter is already very talented for a new author. The setting of this book is full of contrasts. It is the final counterattack of a genius who has fallen into the quagmire, and becomes famous all over the world and becomes the king. If you lose, you will continue to struggle and struggle to survive. The so-called barefoot is not afraid of wearing shoes, nothing better than this. They have no way to retreat, and there is a dead end behind them. They must carry forward the mocking voices and questioning eyes, and it happens that their efforts attract the attention of the author. They are the protagonists of this book, so they get a piece of candy mixed with blood and a knife to congratulate them on their success. Crow's writing style has a sense of realism mixed with that of a dreamer. The description of the environment is very realistic, but the reality is also mixed with a few unreal dreams, which just balances the sadness in the background of the story, making it all become Stray's road to the top that everyone calls a legend after its success. This big tree named Loser's Crown, its roots conform to the gravity and are deeply rooted in the ground, but its leaves defy gravity and float upward. Crow Crow does look like a new person between the lines, but if he is really a new person, then it can only be said that talent is still too amazing, come on!
Watching a group of "wild dogs" who were insulted and fell into the quagmire, constantly struggling, from solving the initial problem of food and clothing, to later living in a large villa and growing fresh flesh and blood, each of the six of them is a protagonist. It is true that in e-sports, only your strength is important, and no one pays attention to your face. I really like the character Shen Jibai. I think he is a gentle and elegant lunatic. He is the first person I have read in an e-sports article whose right hand has been put in a plaster at the beginning. He pulls everyone out of the abyss. He is always restrained and calm. He can face the insults of others without changing his expression. When Xiao Lie was angry, he did not choose to restrain his wildness, but let him He speaks with his strength on the field, and is very calm and gentle. He is simply the backbone of the family; ahhhhhhhhh, Captain Shen, I feel so sorry for your hand. I risked my own body to bet that my teammates can lead you to the championship. Your glory will always be remembered. Believe in yourself and your teammates, and you will definitely be able to take them to see the most beautiful scenery! After that, there is Xiao Lie, the grumpy little brother who is not valued by everyone. When he first entered the rental room, he complained and worked at the same time. He was also very protective of his shortcomings and was willing to sell the shoes that had been with him for a long time to relieve the team's worries. I believe that you can be slapped in the face and be free forever! Qingzhou, you are not only dazzling by your beauty, but also by your strength. From the time when you were an alcoholic sleeping in a pile of garbage, you finally struggled out and saw the light. Your strength will never lie. If you have more confidence in yourself, Qingzhou will eventually cross the Ten Thousand Mountains. Wen Rang, I just finished watching the follow-up part. I watched him start from a "mad dog" who couldn't be chained, and gradually gained a view of the overall situation. He was mean and cold on the surface, but the boiling feeling in his heart had begun to swell, and he would even defend his shortcomings. He would speak with strength when others ridiculed Captain Shen, and finally sarcastically responded. It was really cool! In addition, the protagonists are also very flesh-and-blood, each with their own flaws and misfortunes, but they will eventually come together. I am waiting for the day when you win the championship, and then I will slap them in the face!!!
Although some people in the comment area gave it three or four points, I felt that was too harsh. After all, this article's flaws do not hide its flaws, and overall it is a very distinctive article. I've talked a lot in the advantages comment section, so I'll quietly mention a few personal thoughts. The following content is only for before chapter 33. I haven't read after chapter 33 yet. 1. I think the teacher can pay more attention to the details, that is, the early stage of writing was fine, but in the middle stage, I felt that there were some conflicts in settings, including how several people stood, how to allocate beds, whether this behavior could be completed, etc. 2. As an e-sports article, the teacher can write more concrete things, such as concrete strategies and processes, which are more ups and downs. Some games are briefly written, and some games are written in detail. Nowadays, the games in the teacher's writing are basically big moves. Of course, the teacher's big moves are very good, including using the flat A key to interrupt skills, etc., But I can't see what exactly happened. The teacher can try to detail the process. 3. The teacher can think more about the dialogue between the characters. It seems that in the dialogue between Shen, Gu and Yu, sometimes it would be more appropriate for another person to say a sentence. For example, at the beginning of the FireWire Cup, when silver provoked Xiao, I felt that it would be more appropriate to switch to Gu Wei, because the relationship between Gu and Xiao was not so good at the beginning due to conflicts in life and play style. If he came forward at this time, it would better reflect the improvement of the relationship between the five people. Although it is reasonable for Shen to step forward as the captain, if Gu was one step ahead of Shen and taunted him back, I think it would be very interesting and would also surprise other people in the team. That is, the relationship between the characters in the team can be a little more complicated or continuous, and it will be richer~ Regarding the second point, I will make some specific additions. For example, in the game between the teacher and the second team in Chapter 34, the game jumps directly from the beginning to the top 20 with the same economy, and then jumps to 25 minutes, etc., Only the final decisive team battle is described in detail. I feel that this can be further detailed. It doesn't have to be every game. You can choose to write it in detail. Not only can it better reflect everyone's growth, but readers will also have a more sense of involvement, as if they are experiencing the tension of the game with them, and are worried or excited with them. (Personal preference only, not necessarily universal) P. S. Maybe the teacher can watch more game commentary or actually play some games to collect information, or try to restore a complete game. (This also applies to details and character relationships, etc.)
I feel that the writing is very good, but I feel that the background of the characters can be laid out a little longer, such as why I play e-sports. I just feel that if I write the early part in more detail, I can publish a book. I just talked about how miserable it is.
Meow, I have finished reading it. It has been so exciting these past few days. The teacher's writing style is very delicate. I haven't seen such a group portrait article that is not too exciting for my appetite in a long time. The happiness of the six Stray people is more important than anything else () I don't know if there will be extras for other people
It's really like starting from scratch. It's so real and so beautiful. Don't underestimate the bond between us!!
Can Shen be happier?
Very exciting e-sports article! Support the author 😘 They will definitely become the most shining presence in the e-sports circle!
It's just beautiful!!! Although I am still reading the front, I feel that the author's words have deeply touched me, as if they are in front of my eyes. Good looking😍🎁🎀🎉💌
The writing is really good, I highly recommend it. Work hard and your good writing will be seen sooner or later.