Topson on Southeast Asia: “There’s no competitive scene there.”
OG mid laner Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen spoke about the team’s bootcamp during a live stream on Twitch and explained why he didn’t move to Southeast Asia.
On whether boot camp helped raise the team’s level of play
I mean, of course, during the bootcamp, my teammates started playing better. We’re still a pretty new team. We have a lot to learn. There are simple things we can learn together. So yes, the bootcamp went well. It’s always beneficial. I think it helps everyone focus completely on the game and take their minds off everything else. That’s good.
On why he doesn’t play Dota 2 from Southeast Asia
Well, I can’t play Dota 2 from Southeast Asia, bro. I don’t want to play with a 200 ping. There’s no competitive scene there.
On a pro career in Deadlock
If, after finishing my Dota 2 career, I decide to become a pro player in Deadlock, I think it’ll already be too late. Definitely at this stage. You look at the really good players in Deadlock and think, “Yeah, I’ll never catch up to them.” They’ve already logged nearly 10,000 hours each. It’s over. In any case, I wouldn’t want that. No other game will give me the same competitive thrill as Dota 2. No way. Not even close.
On a Pro Gaming Career
At first, you’re a nobody. Then you become a professional player. People start to recognize you because of your skill, and you become a pro. You play for maybe 10–15 years. And then you’re on the decline. And your only option is to become an internet influencer, because you don’t know how to do anything else in life. It’s the only thing that brings you money. What else is there to do?
OG’s most recent tournament was BLAST SLAM VIII, where the team finished in 7th–8th place and earned $20,000. The team is currently competing in PARI UNIVERSE by FISSURE.
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