Some people asked me to do an NFE PR, and while I think I've been a bit out of place following newer NFE players, people wanted me to do it so I'll make a "quick" one I guess. No orders on any of them, you'll have to find out who you would like based on reading my posts.
The real S tier
None lol. Tldr these are those who are 80-100% focused in this team tournament and can build/play in this tier while being great at it.
Ojr if he signed up to play
Skysolo/Strap if they signed up for SS NFE
Arcticbreeze if he played in the weeks and with good teams
S- tier
Jordy + Support
One of the top NFE players at the moment. Good results such as good performance at NFE Seasonals, NFEPL, and OMWC, taking good wins against Strap, Ho3n, and more. However, he's one of those players that really appreciate the support to make the best use of him. He has a good sense of the building aspect and therefore could build his own team but I think he would prefer just reusing older teams(or asking for/stealing teams >.> )and hence having a supporter is recommended. He's easy to communicate though so I do recommend him to any competent builders(A+ to B+) because he'll make comments if he thinks it's good or not so it doesn't feel like you're just throwing a team to him without any feedback. He could be vulnerable to being burned out and wanted to be subbed out, although I haven't seen it yet in NFE I do recommend drafting a sub as a backup.
Jonfilch + Support
It's one of those tour players that surprised anyone by beating everyone this year in OMPL. Going almost undefeated, only losing when unserious since their team was already guaranteed in playoffs and the way he played solidifies me enough for him to be so like this. Mandatory for support, but at least he's more open to trying different playstyles/mons compared to some people which makes it harder to predict against him. The only reason he's not in S-tier is that he may be used to playing SS ZU instead, and has other team tours like SCL and ORASPL which does affect the activity and how much he's willing to take this tournament as seriously/committed. Otherwise highly recommend with only S to A+ supporters.
Tlenit + Support
This guy has been playing SS NFE for so long, and being consistently at the top in so many periods and winning in many tours/team tours makes him easily S Rank worthy. No need to explain more than praise when anyone from NFE community knows how good he is. I really wish I would rank him at S rank, but there are some noteworthy reasons why I refrained from it. Firstly if you don't have a supporter from S to A+ rank(or actually not having 85percent or Mirbro as support will make it tougher synergize-wise) and I think Tlenit would lose more interest playing the tier forward the weeks. He's also treated NFE as a "give me a team and I'll play" without being active in the chat, though he would tell you if he does not like that team with good feedback. And lastly, he's simply not that interested in NFE and has shown distaste for the tier and would prefer playing SS ZU instead. But if you manage to handle those issues I have mentioned, he'll carry wins extremely hard because he's just that good. Just expect that your supporter will have to do more of the work than the player from building, scouting, and preparing wise. A pro tip I would suggest for Tlenit is instead of focusing too hard on preparing, try a bit more on building solid, flexible, and a little bit of innovation on the teams and I think Tlenit will give you the results you expect from him.
Ho3nConfirm3d - You should know him if you've paid attention to NFE at this point. He builds and plays like a top player, and you would want him if you want to have a slot for that reason only. Issues I've with him though is that he's not that active as far I know in NFE team tour chats, and I don't think you should expect him from that since he's in SCL which he has to prioritize. He's someone that will just build and play, and doesn't really want the feedback as he takes feedback from test games so don't bother him like you would do with King Leo V lol, he does what he likes to do. Which ends up him somewhat of a mid-high risk/high reward in my eyes. His team is either a hit or miss depending on how you view it. They have shown more success than the other way, but sometimes you got to question what the hell Ho3n is building sometimes, especially when he's trying to build from a more defensive perspective. In some cases, there are some games where the teams he has faced felt like a complete C T because of what he has brought from previous weeks. His teams are fine for others to use since they're usually easy to pivot around, so it's not complete confusion for other NFE players, but more experienced NFE players would take a small caution before trying it out. Otherwise, he's very much worth it for any team, but be aware of the risk and consequences that could happen.
Mirbro as Support + Player
Easily the best NFE builder right now. Shown to build with different players and have them have a very positive record such as Jonfilch and Jordy. And from a biased perspective, I've given him what I know about the tier and as well updated it to currently so obviously, I'll rank him high af lol. As a player though, I think you should use him as a last resort/sub as while he's not a bad player, he's nowhere near the level of S - A+ players, and barely if at all in A-. But since he's the manager, I don't think the player aspect will matter or arguable this post since none of the other managers will get him. But I would like to talk about him tbh. The issue I would mostly point out is that he really, really appreciates someone talking of NFE, or else he can feel like he's running out of ideas, and he should get a player that's up to talk about the current meta since I ain't gonna be here in any available to talk Mirbro, not sorry bro.
A+ Tier
Ojr as Support
Understands SS NFE more than most people, and his builds do reflect what he knows of it inside and out. His teams could be a bit tad complex for the average players/tour or newer people that are just playing NFE because they require knowing the NFE interactions, and sometimes a bit over the top. For some people would be confused or just turned off so the synergy isn't as perfect there, but if you give it to the right person that Ojr can synergize with, then I would not have a fun time facing them lol. Although Ojr can just build normal-like teams without any problems. Honestly unsure if Ojr would be supporting as his signup doesn't speak much about it, but if he does then he can be a solid supporter.
85percent as Support
You get him = He will give you the best "sample" quality alike teams that you'll see. In fact, he's the sole purpose why I began focusing on building more optimal, solidifying teams while having some innovation as I wanted to prove I was a better builder than him. But besides my ego here, you should get him with any tour player, or instead, somehow you'll end up with 85percent + Tlenit for how many times they have been on the same team? I lost count. Even when he's a bit out of touch with the newer meta, NFE's easy enough for him so he'll get used to it after some time tbh. The issue I could personally see having him on your team is that he's extremely strict with NFE teams as he strives for almost perfection. He could end up building a lot for one week and then get burned out before the tournament is done, which affects his motivation in long run. This can definitely be applied when this tournament has two-tier slots, so 85percent could be overwhelmed. So having two tour players sounds good in theory, could be risky as well. So having another NFE player that could build and play decently, but would appreciate feedback and awareness could be a good synergy because I know there are some players who would like the 85percent feedback. From a player perspective though... after seeing that NFE Open R1, I would avoid 85percent being forced to play NFE at all costs because his mindset in that set gave me a bad look at him as a player. But he can be in that w5 playing other tiers and somehow almost winning, so almost backs up that hype factor lol. 85percent is someone you'll need to pay an eye on, but I do highly suggest don't put much work into him, and having someone that's motivated/can somewhat build NFE can be very helpful :)
Beauts as Support + Player
They should honestly be an S-/S tier because they're both solid in player and building perspective. The only reason why I actually put them so low is that in recent activity, they've shown much less interest in NFE as a tier overall, and I don't think I've seen them building much teams really, and instead go to use other or older teams. Meaning their laziness/lack of interest in recent times made me put them lower than I wanted to personally. However, since they've only one tier to focus on with an actual prize, these problems may not exist and you'll get a godlike supporter/player. But personally, I would recommend having some other people that are energetic to talk NFE because I won't be available to help you or anyone, not sorry. Tldr Lazy Beauts is alright, but "I build NFE teams and play" Beauts = godlike.
Dr. Phd. BJ (Forgot to add him in, edited in)
While they don't build NFE teams as far as my knowledge, they have gained a strong understanding of NFE from playing in the Magmar/Golbat meta and the current meta. And it leads them to have great success at some NFE tours, and personally, after playing against them in friendlies/tests they're almost as solid as to tour players above. He would like to have someone that can provide teams for him but he'll definitely involve himself in team chat at times to give feedback and IMO getting info from him is really good since he's one of the few people that makes the most sense when it comes to this tier lol. Be aware of his activity issues so you'll have to take caution on his activity issues, but otherwise an underrated player I don't see people talk too much about. But I know Mirbro, Jett, and Beauts can back me up on vouching for Dr. Phd. BJ as legitimate lol.
A- Tier
Pandadoux as Support + Player
They're a manager so getting them doesn't matter, but I will mention them because they've played NFE and I'm feeling like doing it lol. Has shown to play in this tier with the teams they've built and taken some key wins such as Strap and Stareal so they're to be trusted. But they're not perfect as sometimes the teams they build don't impress me and while they're good as a player, they've shown their weakness, especially in the past where they got vibe checked by not knowing NFE mons such as Machoke and Lairon before. Panda can definitely build NFE, but I do suggest to them other NFE-specific players that also play the current meta, and having a supporter doesn't hurt them at all.
Kabilapok - Won NFE Open without losing a set and have been in OMWC being capable to play on their own. They're capable to build and play the meta at the top level. I only suggest them having a supporter that understands NFE from situations and interactions from building-wise. I saw some of their team and I can't feel the reasons why the teams may have failed since they failed to cover some key interactions, definitely noticed it at the OMWC semifinal this year. While I wouldn't want to bid them as high as most A- and above due to support, I'm not gonna ignore the recent performance from them.
OranBerryBlissey10
Originally I was going to rank them low as B+, but then I think that's a bit too harsh and they don't deserve that low tbh.
They can build and play, and this has shown that they're capable to compete against the highest people. They can provide the teams to the newer players and they've gotten the result to back it up. The reason why I am so hard on Oran is that I'm very biased against them personally. I don't like most of the teams they've made, and they are simply lacking I believe Oran is the only player that can make his team effectively. If you gave his teams to another person I think they would be looking at NFE differently than most people. I'm also mixed up with their result. Like yeah, they got really far in that one NFE tournament, but then the SS NFE games they've been playing in team tours it looks actually not good, tbh, and it ends up people opting Oran as one time opportunity which actually works because Oran is not someone you would typically prepare for. I hate to think this because I've heard good stuff about him in NU and ZU so like he's good it's just his NFE result is questionable.
They can build and play this tier with the knowledge that most people mentioned don't have, but my bias here puts him not in a good highlight honestly. Best to take my take on this one a grain of salt, but I think if you want him then it should be more for the ZU aspect than NFE alone.
Arcticbreeze
They will still be paid 10k because having them playing in playoffs or sub is valuable enough for any team. They don't simply disappoint and carry your team to victory, enough said. Anyone that pay attention of Arcticbreeze in NFE or player overall knows how insanely good this kiddo is in mons.
Velvet if they signed up
TJ if they signed up for NFE
B+ Tier
Givra
Idk if they did build their own teams, but they did pretty well in NFEPL IV with a 4-1 record for 5.5k and a win against Strap. But I think they're a bit questionable on how they play as general as I felt like they're a bit reckless? Overall though they've played NFE and understand the tier decently enough.
Mom Lover
This is easily a biased take, but I think Mom Lover has the potential to do well if drafted. After watching them in Leo's NFEPL team server and watching their DPP NFE Game, I was impressed by how they adapted the tier and they gave me a good impression how they were interacting in the server. They're definitely someone that needs the support though. But I think they could perform well as I see them good as a player haha.
Potatochan
They're basically a good player who can adapt to the tier if given the support. Liked how they performed in NFEPL so if they're playing NFE, they can do wonders. A bit uncertain how much since they've played NFE or they'll play other tiers like 1v1, but they're good overall.
SadisticNarwhal
They're definitely in the good player fundies category as I teamed up with them at NFEPL IV. However, it's been years since they've played NFE so they've no idea how this tier works right now. But they're willing to learn and were even up to build their own teams after knowing the tier for some weeks as they literally asked me for suggestions for mons and made their own teams LOL. Good times. But overall they're a tournament player trying a tier they have never tried before, but was up to learn the meta at least :)
B- Tier
Maybca
Comparable to the skill and building level in B+ tier, my issues with Maybca are mainly the communication and somewhat their personality. Maybca doesn't know English that well so when I teamed them up in OMFL, it was so many times they didn't understand what I said and we ended up having so many times me trying to explain to them over and over. And they used to be stubborn where they wanted to use the teams they build instead of my suggestion and other teams just because it was comfortable for them, which was a huge red flag I wanted to avoid being ct'd like that. However, it was like their first team tournament and I would think they've matured a bit more and are more open to feedback. I will say if any non-french team drafts Maybca, I do heavily recommend having another french member be drafted for translating wise LOL. They're otherwise good in my book.
Tf
If my memory serves right, he used to play NFE back in the old days and did well from laddering and somewhat tours. So he has an idea of how NFE works I guess, but it's been a long time since I've seen him playing and I'm uncertain if he will get drafted. I acknowledge him atleast, but I think he'll probably get picked by the french team tbh.
Fraise
He's capable to build and play the tier as I've paid attention to him and was impressed when I saw him firsthand. However, why I ranked him here because of his flaws showcased in NFEPL and OMFL. In NFEPL he was definitely being nervous and clicked more in some games, and it ended up me getting very confused to the point I was saying "what the hell are you doing and why are you doing that", and in OMFL he should have lowkey won against me in semifinals, but due to his lack of NFE knowledge he had earth power instead of earthquake Marshtomp against my cm Lampent, and he didn't know cm Lampent set existed at all. So like if you're getting him, he will appreciate someone giving him feedback. He'll just need to take more time when he picks his moves and keep the nerves down, otherwise, he's an easy 3k tbh.
Milo
I don't know too much about him sadly, but I have paid attention to the NFE games he was in since OMFL and he's alright. I'll just mention him because he has appeared in quite of NFE tours and doesn't look bad as a player, but I wouldn't pick him unless if I have the money for the random 3k if I felt like it.
C Tier
Andyboy
Honestly, a godlike player, and I can see him actually causing damage since OM players like him are always someone I should not underestimate. But I've never seen him playing NFE and he says in his signup that he won't be that active. So a C tier for me for now. I only added him since he signed up for NFE.
5dots
Used to play NFE and contributed a good time for tier, very much appreciated. But I think they're more of a ZU player and if you'll get him, then it should be the activity in ZU and maybe NFE I guess?
Sasha
They played in NFEPL and on Beauts team so that's how I know about them. Idk if I would personally pick them, but they did decently well in this year's NFEPL overall.
Special Mentions that don't fit in any of the tiers above
Greybaum - He doesn't play, build or want to touch the tier at all. But he's like that person that would talk about the good shit, and makes a lot of sense when it comes to SS NFE. So like if you somehow get him, talking about NFE things could be helpful for some people, unless he's used for other tiers.
The real S tier
None lol. Tldr these are those who are 80-100% focused in this team tournament and can build/play in this tier while being great at it.
Skysolo/Strap if they signed up for SS NFE
Arcticbreeze if he played in the weeks and with good teams
S- tier
Jordy + Support
One of the top NFE players at the moment. Good results such as good performance at NFE Seasonals, NFEPL, and OMWC, taking good wins against Strap, Ho3n, and more. However, he's one of those players that really appreciate the support to make the best use of him. He has a good sense of the building aspect and therefore could build his own team but I think he would prefer just reusing older teams(or asking for/stealing teams >.> )and hence having a supporter is recommended. He's easy to communicate though so I do recommend him to any competent builders(A+ to B+) because he'll make comments if he thinks it's good or not so it doesn't feel like you're just throwing a team to him without any feedback. He could be vulnerable to being burned out and wanted to be subbed out, although I haven't seen it yet in NFE I do recommend drafting a sub as a backup.
Jonfilch + Support
It's one of those tour players that surprised anyone by beating everyone this year in OMPL. Going almost undefeated, only losing when unserious since their team was already guaranteed in playoffs and the way he played solidifies me enough for him to be so like this. Mandatory for support, but at least he's more open to trying different playstyles/mons compared to some people which makes it harder to predict against him. The only reason he's not in S-tier is that he may be used to playing SS ZU instead, and has other team tours like SCL and ORASPL which does affect the activity and how much he's willing to take this tournament as seriously/committed. Otherwise highly recommend with only S to A+ supporters.
Tlenit + Support
This guy has been playing SS NFE for so long, and being consistently at the top in so many periods and winning in many tours/team tours makes him easily S Rank worthy. No need to explain more than praise when anyone from NFE community knows how good he is. I really wish I would rank him at S rank, but there are some noteworthy reasons why I refrained from it. Firstly if you don't have a supporter from S to A+ rank(or actually not having 85percent or Mirbro as support will make it tougher synergize-wise) and I think Tlenit would lose more interest playing the tier forward the weeks. He's also treated NFE as a "give me a team and I'll play" without being active in the chat, though he would tell you if he does not like that team with good feedback. And lastly, he's simply not that interested in NFE and has shown distaste for the tier and would prefer playing SS ZU instead. But if you manage to handle those issues I have mentioned, he'll carry wins extremely hard because he's just that good. Just expect that your supporter will have to do more of the work than the player from building, scouting, and preparing wise. A pro tip I would suggest for Tlenit is instead of focusing too hard on preparing, try a bit more on building solid, flexible, and a little bit of innovation on the teams and I think Tlenit will give you the results you expect from him.
Ho3nConfirm3d - You should know him if you've paid attention to NFE at this point. He builds and plays like a top player, and you would want him if you want to have a slot for that reason only. Issues I've with him though is that he's not that active as far I know in NFE team tour chats, and I don't think you should expect him from that since he's in SCL which he has to prioritize. He's someone that will just build and play, and doesn't really want the feedback as he takes feedback from test games so don't bother him like you would do with King Leo V lol, he does what he likes to do. Which ends up him somewhat of a mid-high risk/high reward in my eyes. His team is either a hit or miss depending on how you view it. They have shown more success than the other way, but sometimes you got to question what the hell Ho3n is building sometimes, especially when he's trying to build from a more defensive perspective. In some cases, there are some games where the teams he has faced felt like a complete C T because of what he has brought from previous weeks. His teams are fine for others to use since they're usually easy to pivot around, so it's not complete confusion for other NFE players, but more experienced NFE players would take a small caution before trying it out. Otherwise, he's very much worth it for any team, but be aware of the risk and consequences that could happen.
Mirbro as Support + Player
Easily the best NFE builder right now. Shown to build with different players and have them have a very positive record such as Jonfilch and Jordy. And from a biased perspective, I've given him what I know about the tier and as well updated it to currently so obviously, I'll rank him high af lol. As a player though, I think you should use him as a last resort/sub as while he's not a bad player, he's nowhere near the level of S - A+ players, and barely if at all in A-. But since he's the manager, I don't think the player aspect will matter or arguable this post since none of the other managers will get him. But I would like to talk about him tbh. The issue I would mostly point out is that he really, really appreciates someone talking of NFE, or else he can feel like he's running out of ideas, and he should get a player that's up to talk about the current meta since I ain't gonna be here in any available to talk Mirbro, not sorry bro.
A+ Tier
Ojr as Support
Understands SS NFE more than most people, and his builds do reflect what he knows of it inside and out. His teams could be a bit tad complex for the average players/tour or newer people that are just playing NFE because they require knowing the NFE interactions, and sometimes a bit over the top. For some people would be confused or just turned off so the synergy isn't as perfect there, but if you give it to the right person that Ojr can synergize with, then I would not have a fun time facing them lol. Although Ojr can just build normal-like teams without any problems. Honestly unsure if Ojr would be supporting as his signup doesn't speak much about it, but if he does then he can be a solid supporter.
85percent as Support
You get him = He will give you the best "sample" quality alike teams that you'll see. In fact, he's the sole purpose why I began focusing on building more optimal, solidifying teams while having some innovation as I wanted to prove I was a better builder than him. But besides my ego here, you should get him with any tour player, or instead, somehow you'll end up with 85percent + Tlenit for how many times they have been on the same team? I lost count. Even when he's a bit out of touch with the newer meta, NFE's easy enough for him so he'll get used to it after some time tbh. The issue I could personally see having him on your team is that he's extremely strict with NFE teams as he strives for almost perfection. He could end up building a lot for one week and then get burned out before the tournament is done, which affects his motivation in long run. This can definitely be applied when this tournament has two-tier slots, so 85percent could be overwhelmed. So having two tour players sounds good in theory, could be risky as well. So having another NFE player that could build and play decently, but would appreciate feedback and awareness could be a good synergy because I know there are some players who would like the 85percent feedback. From a player perspective though... after seeing that NFE Open R1, I would avoid 85percent being forced to play NFE at all costs because his mindset in that set gave me a bad look at him as a player. But he can be in that w5 playing other tiers and somehow almost winning, so almost backs up that hype factor lol. 85percent is someone you'll need to pay an eye on, but I do highly suggest don't put much work into him, and having someone that's motivated/can somewhat build NFE can be very helpful :)
Beauts as Support + Player
They should honestly be an S-/S tier because they're both solid in player and building perspective. The only reason why I actually put them so low is that in recent activity, they've shown much less interest in NFE as a tier overall, and I don't think I've seen them building much teams really, and instead go to use other or older teams. Meaning their laziness/lack of interest in recent times made me put them lower than I wanted to personally. However, since they've only one tier to focus on with an actual prize, these problems may not exist and you'll get a godlike supporter/player. But personally, I would recommend having some other people that are energetic to talk NFE because I won't be available to help you or anyone, not sorry. Tldr Lazy Beauts is alright, but "I build NFE teams and play" Beauts = godlike.
Dr. Phd. BJ (Forgot to add him in, edited in)
While they don't build NFE teams as far as my knowledge, they have gained a strong understanding of NFE from playing in the Magmar/Golbat meta and the current meta. And it leads them to have great success at some NFE tours, and personally, after playing against them in friendlies/tests they're almost as solid as to tour players above. He would like to have someone that can provide teams for him but he'll definitely involve himself in team chat at times to give feedback and IMO getting info from him is really good since he's one of the few people that makes the most sense when it comes to this tier lol. Be aware of his activity issues so you'll have to take caution on his activity issues, but otherwise an underrated player I don't see people talk too much about. But I know Mirbro, Jett, and Beauts can back me up on vouching for Dr. Phd. BJ as legitimate lol.
A- Tier
Pandadoux as Support + Player
They're a manager so getting them doesn't matter, but I will mention them because they've played NFE and I'm feeling like doing it lol. Has shown to play in this tier with the teams they've built and taken some key wins such as Strap and Stareal so they're to be trusted. But they're not perfect as sometimes the teams they build don't impress me and while they're good as a player, they've shown their weakness, especially in the past where they got vibe checked by not knowing NFE mons such as Machoke and Lairon before. Panda can definitely build NFE, but I do suggest to them other NFE-specific players that also play the current meta, and having a supporter doesn't hurt them at all.
Kabilapok - Won NFE Open without losing a set and have been in OMWC being capable to play on their own. They're capable to build and play the meta at the top level. I only suggest them having a supporter that understands NFE from situations and interactions from building-wise. I saw some of their team and I can't feel the reasons why the teams may have failed since they failed to cover some key interactions, definitely noticed it at the OMWC semifinal this year. While I wouldn't want to bid them as high as most A- and above due to support, I'm not gonna ignore the recent performance from them.
OranBerryBlissey10
Originally I was going to rank them low as B+, but then I think that's a bit too harsh and they don't deserve that low tbh.
They can build and play, and this has shown that they're capable to compete against the highest people. They can provide the teams to the newer players and they've gotten the result to back it up. The reason why I am so hard on Oran is that I'm very biased against them personally. I don't like most of the teams they've made, and they are simply lacking I believe Oran is the only player that can make his team effectively. If you gave his teams to another person I think they would be looking at NFE differently than most people. I'm also mixed up with their result. Like yeah, they got really far in that one NFE tournament, but then the SS NFE games they've been playing in team tours it looks actually not good, tbh, and it ends up people opting Oran as one time opportunity which actually works because Oran is not someone you would typically prepare for. I hate to think this because I've heard good stuff about him in NU and ZU so like he's good it's just his NFE result is questionable.
They can build and play this tier with the knowledge that most people mentioned don't have, but my bias here puts him not in a good highlight honestly. Best to take my take on this one a grain of salt, but I think if you want him then it should be more for the ZU aspect than NFE alone.
Arcticbreeze
They will still be paid 10k because having them playing in playoffs or sub is valuable enough for any team. They don't simply disappoint and carry your team to victory, enough said. Anyone that pay attention of Arcticbreeze in NFE or player overall knows how insanely good this kiddo is in mons.
TJ if they signed up for NFE
B+ Tier
Givra
Idk if they did build their own teams, but they did pretty well in NFEPL IV with a 4-1 record for 5.5k and a win against Strap. But I think they're a bit questionable on how they play as general as I felt like they're a bit reckless? Overall though they've played NFE and understand the tier decently enough.
Mom Lover
This is easily a biased take, but I think Mom Lover has the potential to do well if drafted. After watching them in Leo's NFEPL team server and watching their DPP NFE Game, I was impressed by how they adapted the tier and they gave me a good impression how they were interacting in the server. They're definitely someone that needs the support though. But I think they could perform well as I see them good as a player haha.
Potatochan
They're basically a good player who can adapt to the tier if given the support. Liked how they performed in NFEPL so if they're playing NFE, they can do wonders. A bit uncertain how much since they've played NFE or they'll play other tiers like 1v1, but they're good overall.
SadisticNarwhal
They're definitely in the good player fundies category as I teamed up with them at NFEPL IV. However, it's been years since they've played NFE so they've no idea how this tier works right now. But they're willing to learn and were even up to build their own teams after knowing the tier for some weeks as they literally asked me for suggestions for mons and made their own teams LOL. Good times. But overall they're a tournament player trying a tier they have never tried before, but was up to learn the meta at least :)
B- Tier
Maybca
Comparable to the skill and building level in B+ tier, my issues with Maybca are mainly the communication and somewhat their personality. Maybca doesn't know English that well so when I teamed them up in OMFL, it was so many times they didn't understand what I said and we ended up having so many times me trying to explain to them over and over. And they used to be stubborn where they wanted to use the teams they build instead of my suggestion and other teams just because it was comfortable for them, which was a huge red flag I wanted to avoid being ct'd like that. However, it was like their first team tournament and I would think they've matured a bit more and are more open to feedback. I will say if any non-french team drafts Maybca, I do heavily recommend having another french member be drafted for translating wise LOL. They're otherwise good in my book.
Tf
If my memory serves right, he used to play NFE back in the old days and did well from laddering and somewhat tours. So he has an idea of how NFE works I guess, but it's been a long time since I've seen him playing and I'm uncertain if he will get drafted. I acknowledge him atleast, but I think he'll probably get picked by the french team tbh.
Fraise
He's capable to build and play the tier as I've paid attention to him and was impressed when I saw him firsthand. However, why I ranked him here because of his flaws showcased in NFEPL and OMFL. In NFEPL he was definitely being nervous and clicked more in some games, and it ended up me getting very confused to the point I was saying "what the hell are you doing and why are you doing that", and in OMFL he should have lowkey won against me in semifinals, but due to his lack of NFE knowledge he had earth power instead of earthquake Marshtomp against my cm Lampent, and he didn't know cm Lampent set existed at all. So like if you're getting him, he will appreciate someone giving him feedback. He'll just need to take more time when he picks his moves and keep the nerves down, otherwise, he's an easy 3k tbh.
Milo
I don't know too much about him sadly, but I have paid attention to the NFE games he was in since OMFL and he's alright. I'll just mention him because he has appeared in quite of NFE tours and doesn't look bad as a player, but I wouldn't pick him unless if I have the money for the random 3k if I felt like it.
C Tier
Andyboy
Honestly, a godlike player, and I can see him actually causing damage since OM players like him are always someone I should not underestimate. But I've never seen him playing NFE and he says in his signup that he won't be that active. So a C tier for me for now. I only added him since he signed up for NFE.
5dots
Used to play NFE and contributed a good time for tier, very much appreciated. But I think they're more of a ZU player and if you'll get him, then it should be the activity in ZU and maybe NFE I guess?
Sasha
They played in NFEPL and on Beauts team so that's how I know about them. Idk if I would personally pick them, but they did decently well in this year's NFEPL overall.
Special Mentions that don't fit in any of the tiers above
Greybaum - He doesn't play, build or want to touch the tier at all. But he's like that person that would talk about the good shit, and makes a lot of sense when it comes to SS NFE. So like if you somehow get him, talking about NFE things could be helpful for some people, unless he's used for other tiers.
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