Teaming up ED ASSMASTER and Medeo works but ruins server balance

After facing each other as opponents in 24 matches, putting ED ASSMASTER and Medeo on the same side produced immediate and decisive results. Uniting a natural defender with a dedicated flag carrier established a complementary dynamic that yielded two comfortable Red victories from two attempts. It was an experiment that succeeded entirely on the scoreboard, but the sheer ease of those victories demonstrated exactly why the pair are usually kept on opposite ends of the map.

In their first game together on Huna b8, the dynamic settled into place during a 2-0 win. Medeo focused on carrying, holding the flag for 83 seconds, well above their career average of 57 seconds, and secured one of the team's two captures. ED ASSMASTER anchored the defensive end, keeping their deaths down to 44, below their typical average of 48.3, which gave Medeo the room needed to operate safely downfield.

Their second outing on Breach b1 exposed just how overpowering the combination can be in a 6-1 runaway win. Medeo took total control of the offense, securing three captures and holding the flag for 133 seconds, which is more than double their ordinary match average. ED ASSMASTER provided overwhelming support across the map by racking up 73 frags, far exceeding their typical average of 53.2, and even added a capture of their own after holding the flag for 63 seconds.

A two-match sample size is small, but the verdict on this partnership is plain. The combination of ED ASSMASTER suppressing opposition attacks while Medeo runs the flag works remarkably well. However, because pairing these two veterans creates such a lopsided advantage, it should not become a regular occurrence if the server intends to keep matches competitive.