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Time Business News
7 days ago
- Time Business News
Valorant Esports Draft Strategies Enhanced by Meta Predictions
Who is on the team and who isn't often determines the outcome of a match even before it begins. While the players are executing the plays, those in the editing room are making the blueprints and directing them. Now, esports analysts look to the future and make expert predictions, not just provide observations. Because the meta changes fast, strategies around choosing agents, picking maps, and deciding who to face change, too. Experts are now being put in the spotlight for shaping results with data in Valorant Esports. Experts have already predicted the strategies and agents that might be banned before the opening pistol round. Predictions from meta give structure to team strategy and help them gain an advantage before a game. Analysts invest a lot of time creating tier lists that evaluate an agent's usefulness, success rate, and connections to specific maps. Building a draft plan often begins by studying the rankings. Once Killjoy starts being a strong character after the patch in many regions, her name is often seen at the top of ban lists, or she is picked for nearly every game. Using these insights, Valorant teams try to ensure that their lineup includes a variety of players. A poor draft means that a team misses out on area control, the ability to make an entry frag, or clutching achievements. No sooner than a meta changes, meta-analysts revise their list, and experts adjust it more quickly than fans notice. It is not always easy for strategies to work in every part of the world. Teams from the Americas may choose a much more direct approach with duelists, but groups from the Pacific might prefer to use controllers with greater discipline. Analysts now create draft models specifically suited to each region. Learning about how different sections work helps teams overcome their rivals from other countries. These preferences are observed by tracking match replays, popular agent selections, and how well players use these agents. A granular system matters most during big tournaments, for example, VCT Masters or Champions, in Valorant Esports. Planning strategies now revolve around effectively using data. They use modeling tools to test different groups of agents against data on past matches. For example, if many opponents are choosing Omen and Fade at Haven, the analyst may advise selecting Breach or Skye to break up their game plan. Thanks to heatmaps, round win percentages, and how often games are played, making these judgments is possible. With predictive software, you can expect not only what the opposing team will do but also what drives those choices. As a result, this method of planning helps top and prepared teams succeed in Valorant Esports. A strategy is effective only if it's suitable for the players' skills and team personality. The draft is prepared by analysts with close input from the coaching team. Even though supers like Iso may look great, some teams prefer a different kind of agent that suits their teamwork. Together, coaching and analytics give athletes the confidence they need during stressful decisions. A few organizations put analysts into scrims and watch pre-recorded matches, making changes to the team's strategies during the game. Good teamwork is key in those intercontinental games since the draft determines the mood of the encounter. While tournaments go on, the meta changes. Assets in threats are arranged in creative ways, requiring analysts to respond without much time to prepare. An example is when Yoru dominates the beginning of a match, which can force your team to revise tactics for the rest of the day. Esports analysts now have to respond quicker than ever before. They compare statistics from the team games and modify the team order before the playoffs. Because real-time processing is used, the strategies update as competition continues. People succeed in Valorant Esports because they are fast to react and adjust. Nowadays, several teams try to determine if a new member knows the main strategies for winning. Scouts check players out, and then analysts attempt to picture how they fit into the team. If a duelist can't handle playing different maps, they are unlikely to play a role in a reliable international team. Long-term flexibility is a main goal for Valorant Esports organizations. A good mechanic in a game may lose to somebody with little mechanical skill but strong strategic knowledge. The close relationship between skill and strategy determines draft consistency. Modern Valorant analysts go beyond just crunching numbers—they also predict, influence, and strengthen valuable strategies before players start playing the match. Having meta predictions is no longer a luxury—it's essential. As team approaches and how agents fare continue to develop, top teams are counting on their analysts more than ever to stay successful in Valorant Esports. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Daily Record
02-05-2025
- Daily Record
Woman mauled by Staffy and attacked by its owner leaving her 'petrified'
Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman launched a brutal attack on Michelle Pring, during which Ms Pring begged "somebody please help me". A woman suffered significant injuries after she was mauled by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier and attacked by its owner, leaving her "petrified" of dogs. Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman attacked Michelle Pring in Cardiff on May 3, 2023. During the attack, Fade began attacking the Ms Pring, and locked its jaws on her arms and legs, leaving her with multiple puncture wounds, reports the Mirror. On Thursday, May 1, a sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court heard Ms Pring was walking along Heol Trelai, in Caerau, with a man when she came across the defendant and another woman. Harrison was in possession of Fade who was on a lead. An argument soon turned violent and Harrison launched a savage physical attack on Ms Pring, starting by pulling her hair. Ms Pring tried to escape into a nearby garden but she was followed by Harrison and the other woman, who continued to hit and kick her. As the attack progressed, Fade also started to attack her by bitting her legs. She described the pain and said it felt like the dog was "eating her". She screamed at the defendant "Please Trace, he's chewing my legs, get him off me, somebody please help me." but Harrison made "minimal efforts" to stop Fade from attacking Ms Pring. As the victim attempted to protect herself, the dog bit her left arm and began mauling her. Ms Pring said she believes she passed out and cannot remember when the dog stopped or where it went. A neighbour caught the terrifying attack on camera, and the footage was played to the court. The victim was rushed to hospital to receive treatment for her injuries sustained in the attack. She had a cut to her forehead and right eye, wounds and puncture marks to her left arm and legs, and a deep wound to the inside and outside of her right muscle, extending into the muscle. As a result of her injuries, she suffered permanent scars to her left arm and legs. Harrison, of Heol Trelai, later pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury. The court heard she has 13 previous convictions, including for an offence of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury in 2015, reports WalesOnline In a victim personal statement read to the court by Alex Orndal, Ms Pring said: "This attack has totally turned my life upside down, it's been more than a year since the attack but I still feel its impact every day... I still have scars and every day I see them it reminds me of the sheer pain and agony I was in. It brings back the trauma of that night. "I have been unable to wear a skirt or go swimming. Comments and questions are a painful reminder of what happened and I think of that night all the time. I don't want to go out in the dark, especially on my own and I have to have someone with me. If someone runs up behind me I am so scared and anxious and looking over my shoulder to see if anybody is behind me. "Every time I see a dog I am petrified and worry they will savage me again. If I had to go through something like this again, it would be game over and I will die. I think that every time I see a dog. "This has impacted me in a large way. What right did those people have to attack me and that dog to savage me. I will live with the physical scars for the rest of my life. I want the people responsible to know how much they have impacted my life." In mitigation, Kirsten Murphy said her client was "remorseful" for inability to control the dog, and added: "She is shocked the dog she loved so much became aggressive and behaved in the way she did." The court heard that prior to the savage attack Harrison had owned Fade for nine years and in that time had no cause for concern. The barrister said Harrison had raised her children as a single parent and suffered domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. She has mental health difficulties following the death of her sister and has anxiety and depression. The court heard Harrison was "terrified" of being sent to prison as she was due to become a grandmother for the first time and didn't want to miss the birth. Ms Murphy added: "She is heartbroken over the destruction of the dog, one she loved for many years, but the destruction order is not opposed as she doesn't want to put any members of the public at risk." Harrison was sentenced to two years in prison by Judge Carl Harrison who disqualified the defendant from having custody of a dog for 15 years and approved a destruction order in respect of Fade. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! 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Daily Mirror
02-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Woman recalls terrifying moment she was mauled by Staffy and attacked by its owner
Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman launched a brutal attack on Michelle Pring, during which Ms Pring begged "somebody please help me" A woman suffered significant injuries and has been left "petrified" of dogs after she was attacked by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier an its owner. On May 3 2023 Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman attacked Michelle Pring in Cardiff. It was during this attack that Fade began attacking the Ms Pring, and locked its jaws on her arms and legs, leaving her with multiple puncture wounds. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Thursday heard Ms Pring was walking along Heol Trelai, in Caerau, with a man when she came across the defendant and another woman. Harrison was in possession of Fade who was on a lead. An argument soon turned violent and Harrison launched a savage physical attack on Ms Pring, starting by pulling her hair. Ms Pring tried to escape into a nearby garden but she was followed by Harrison and the other woman, who continued to hit and kick her. As the attack progressed, Fade also started to attack her by bitting her legs. She described the pain and said it felt like the dog was "eating her". She screamed at the defendant "Please Trace, he's chewing my legs, get him off me, somebody please help me." but Harrison made "minimal efforts" to stop Fade from attacking Ms Pring. As the victim attempted to protect herself, the dog bit her left arm and began mauling her. Ms Pring said she believes she passed out and cannot remember when the dog stopped or where it went. A neighbour caught the terrifying attack on camera, and the footage was played to the court. The victim was rushed to hospital to receive treatment for her injuries sustained in the attack. She had a cut to her forehead and right eye, wounds and puncture marks to her left arm and legs, and a deep wound to the inside and outside of her right muscle, extending into the muscle. As a result of her injuries, she suffered permanent scars to her left arm and legs. Harrison, of Heol Trelai, later pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury. The court heard she has 13 previous convictions, including for an offence of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury in 2015, reports WalesOnline In a victim personal statement read to the court by Alex Orndal, Ms Pring said: "This attack has totally turned my life upside down, it's been more than a year since the attack but I still feel its impact every day... I still have scars and every day I see them it reminds me of the sheer pain and agony I was in. It brings back the trauma of that night. "I have been unable to wear a skirt or go swimming. Comments and questions are a painful reminder of what happened and I think of that night all the time. I don't want to go out in the dark, especially on my own and I have to have someone with me. If someone runs up behind me I am so scared and anxious and looking over my shoulder to see if anybody is behind me. "Every time I see a dog I am petrified and worry they will savage me again. If I had to go through something like this again, it would be game over and I will die. I think that every time I see a dog. "This has impacted me in a large way. What right did those people have to attack me and that dog to savage me. I will live with the physical scars for the rest of my life. I want the people responsible to know how much they have impacted my life." In mitigation, Kirsten Murphy said her client was "remorseful" for inability to control the dog, and added: "She is shocked the dog she loved so much became aggressive and behaved in the way she did." The court heard that prior to the savage attack Harrison had owned Fade for nine years and in that time had no cause for concern. The barrister said Harrison had raised her children as a single parent and suffered domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. She has mental health difficulties following the death of her sister and has anxiety and depression. The court heard Harrison was "terrified" of being sent to prison as she was due to become a grandmother for the first time and didn't want to miss the birth. Ms Murphy added: "She is heartbroken over the destruction of the dog, one she loved for many years, but the destruction order is not opposed as she doesn't want to put any members of the public at risk." Judge Carl Harrison sentenced Harrison to two years in prison and disqualified the defendant from having custody of a dog for 15 years and approved a destruction order in respect of Fade.
Wales Online
01-05-2025
- Wales Online
Woman's arm and legs 'chewed' by Staffy as she was attacked by the dog's owner
Woman's arm and legs 'chewed' by Staffy as she was attacked by the dog's owner Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman attacked Michelle Pring in Cardiff Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of a Staffordshire Bull Terrier which bit the arm and legs of Michelle Pring (Image: South Wales Police ) A woman suffered significant injuries and permanent scarring after her arm and legs were "chewed" by a Staffordshire Bull Terrier owned by a woman who attacked her. The victim described how she is now "petrified" of dogs and her scars remind her of the trauma she suffered. Tracie Harrison, 47, was in charge of her dog named Fade when she and another woman attacked Michelle Pring in Cardiff on May 3, 2023. It was during this attack that Fade began attacking the victim, and locked its jaws on her arms and legs, leaving her with multiple puncture wounds. A sentencing hearing at Newport Crown Court on Thursday heard Ms Pring was walking along Heol Trelai, in Caerau, with a man when she came across the defendant and another woman. Harrison was in possession of Fade who was on a lead. For the latest court reports sign up to our crime newsletter. A verbal altercation began between the two women and the defendant attacked Ms Pring by pulling her hair. The victim tried to escape into a nearby garden but she was followed by Harrison and the other woman, who continued to hit and kick her. Footage of the attack, filmed on a mobile phone by a neighbour, was played to the court. Article continues below As the attack progressed, the dog bit Ms Pring's legs. She described the pain and said it felt like the dog was "eating her". She screamed at the defendant "Please Trace, he's chewing my legs, get him off me, somebody please help me." The defendant and the woman continued to attack Ms Pring and did not assist her as the dog continued to bite her. As the victim attempted to protect herself, the dog bit her left arm and began mauling her. Ms Pring said she believes she passed out and cannot remember when the dog stopped or where it went. The dog was later seized by the police and has since been housed in police kennels. The defendant was said to have made "minimal efforts" to stop Fade from attacking Ms Pring and was bitten on the arm herself. The victim was taken to hospital to receive treatment for a laceration to her forehead and right eye, wounds and puncture marks to her left arm and legs, and a deep wound to the inside and outside of her right muscle, extending into the muscle. Ms Pring received primary care, including a skin graft, but she later discharged herself from hospital and developed sepsis from an infection to her wounds. As a result of her injuries, she suffered permanent scars to her left arm and legs. Harrison, of Heol Trelai, later pleaded guilty to being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury. The court heard she has 13 previous convictions, including for an offence of being the owner of a dog dangerously out of control and causing injury in 2015. In a victim personal statement read to the court by Alex Orndal, Ms Pring said: "This attack has totally turned my life upside down, it's been more than a year since the attack but I still feel its impact every day... I still have scars and every day I see them it reminds me of the sheer pain and agony I was in. It brings back the trauma of that night. "I have been unable to wear a skirt or go swimming. Comments and questions are a painful reminder of what happened and I think of that night all the time. I don't want to go out in the dark, especially on my own and I have to have someone with me. If someone runs up behind me I am so scared and anxious and looking over my shoulder to see if anybody is behind me. "Every time I see a dog I am petrified and worry they will savage me again. If I had to go through something like this again, it would be game over and I will die. I think that every time I see a dog. "This has impacted me in a large way. What right did those people have to attack me and that dog to savage me. I will live with the physical scars for the rest of my life. I want the people responsible to know how much they have impacted my life." In mitigation, Kirsten Murphy said her client was "remorseful" for inability to control the dog, and added: "She is shocked the dog she loved so much became aggressive and behaved in the way she did." Judge Carl Harrison said an explanation could be given by the defendant's own behaviour. Ms Murphy said the defendant had owned Fade for nine years and had previously had no cause for concern. The barrister said Harrison had raised her children as a single parent and suffered domestic abuse at the hands of her partner. She has mental health difficulties following the death of her sister and has anxiety and depression. The court heard Harrison is due to become a grandmother for the first time and is "terrified" of being sent to prison which result in her missing the birth and being unable to support her 23-year-old daughter Ms Murphy added: "She is heartbroken over the destruction of the dog, one she loved for many years, but the destruction order is not opposed as she doesn't want to put any members of the public at risk." Article continues below Judge Carl Harrison sentenced Harrison to two years imprisonment. He also disqualified the defendant from having custody of a dog for 15 years and approved a destruction order in respect of Fade.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Metal rockers Staind coming to Rockford's Hard Rock Live
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — 'It's Been a While' and 'So Far Away' rockers Staind will be performing at Hard Rock Live in Rockford this September. Staind gained prominence in the metal scene in the late 90s and 2000s with the aforementioned hits, which included 'Fade,' 'For You,' 'Epiphany,' and 'Right Here.' The band has released 8 studio albums, including Tormented (1996), Dysfunction (1999), Break the Cycle (2001), 14 Shades of Grey (2003), Chapter V (2005), The Illusion of Progress (2008), Staind (2011), and Confessions of the Fallen (2023). Staind will take the stage on Sunday, September 14th. Tickets go on sale April 25th at 10 a.m. on or at the Hard Rock Live box office. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
