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10th July 2008, 18:05

MYM.DotA reformation

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Denmark Jacob "Maelk" Toft-Andersen has announced some changes with the Internationa- MYM DotA squad. Germany Levent, Canada ezy and United State- p0c have been removed, with the addition of Denmark Pusher-Street. After the team's performances at the LAN events Dreamhack and ESWC Masters of Paris, they decided there needed to be some changes.

Maelk claims there has been some bad vibes internally with the team and it has taken a toll on their teamwork and performance. In order to rectify their problems and get back on track, Jacob has decided to reform their roster. With some mutual agreements and personal decision, Levent, ezy and p0c have been removed officially and Pusher-Street has climbed on board.

Levent has been a long time honorary member, on the team for around 2 years and participating actively in all online competitions and most of their LAN events. Levent claims things were not working out for him with the team anymore and he will be looking for a new home now.



Germany Levent

We all know MYM DotA had some bad and unexpected results recently, especially from the LAN events.Nevertheless, we had some days to decide whats gonna happen with team. Since there were also some internal problems with me and some mates not personally but as a gamer, it would be better off not to play anymore. I enjoyed playing with my mates for such a long time. I loved them all, especially Hanni. It's still fun to play dota and there is only one way to play it, and thats competitively. So I'll either take a break for a short time or search for a team where I can fit into.


Pusher-Street has been a friend of the MYM DotA team for a long time now, through Denmark MaNia- who he has known through most of his life. He has been the resident stand-in for the team for quite some time now and Jacob claims he is the kind of support player the team has been looking for, for a while now. After dedicating himself to the team and helping them at ESWC Masters of Paris, he has been invited to join the team and gladly accepted.



Denmark MYM|PusHer

I came to join mym through my friendship with the entire team, I've known mania since i was 7 years old soo he got me in with the team making it possible for me to idle in thier private channel. From there I could scrim with them whenever they needed +1 and pick up the basic homour of the team (penis/mother jokes etc.) Since they were looking for a fullout support player in thier "new lineup" Maelk asked me to join since he feels my chemistry fits well with the others. I personally think me joining the team will give it some balance, i know there are ALOT of better players out there then me there's no denying that but I think I keep the morale of the team up since I dont get demoralized even after going 0-XXX etc. Even though ill prolly be the one getting blamed for every game mym will lose where im in the roster that shit doesn't phase me. MYM AWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!

Internationa- MYM.DotA:

Denmark Maelk
Denmark MaNia-
Denmark PusHer
Germany H4nn1
United State- Fear
Denmark slahser
United State- Merlini


Interview with Denmark MYM|Maelk

Alright well first of all --- ezy, p0c and Levent have been released officially from the MYM DotA roster. Can you tell me the reasonings behind each person?

Starting of with ezy, he seemed to get off on the wrong foot and I could imagine that due to all the criticism of his play on various sites, he lost motivation completely. As goes for p0c, he haven't been as active for long periods of time and ultimately our new way of running the team didn't fit with him nor his schedule. After the lack of results and poor display of gameplay at ESWC, we decided for some major changes in the team and unfortunately there had to be sacrifices made. We have been a solid core for so long, but I don't really feel that we have developed as a team while other teams has, thus we needed to make space for new things. Levent is a dear friend of all of us, and it really pains me to let him go, but at the same time he seemed like he was ready to move elsewhere.

Well the team's performance has been disappointing both for the team and the fans. Is it just because of bad vibes within the team, or is there anything else that has been playing a part in it?

It has been a hectic few months for the entire team, people going through exams and myself being preoccupied with my job. With the new version, we didn't get to practice and what we could normally manage to spend a mere 5-10 hours a week on, training, suddenly became a full time thing if we wanted to keep up with rest of the teams. New version calls for a new playstyle and we now know what we have to do inorder to regain our rightful place amongst the elite. The motivation is at its highest in all of us, and rest assure that we will return stronger than ever.

What is it about 6.52 that your team is struggling with? Do you think it's just the hero picks or does it go deeper than that?

It's the entire playstyle. The heropicks has gotten better since Dreamhack, but the way we are used to playing and prefer playing simple doesn't cut it any longer. Most, if not all teams, has a very defensive approach to the game now and generally waits for the enemy to initiate. By doing this, their lategamer gets farmed and rather than losing fights cause of no initiate, you now win them. Don't ask me why, thats just how it works.

So now you're presenting a new addition, Pusher-Street who played ESWC Masters with you. Can you tell me a bit about him as a player and why you think he fits in with your team?

We have played with Pusher-street as a substitute for more than a year now, and he's what this version needs the most: A wholehearted support player. You could argue that this would be the first time we have ever had such a player in the team. Furthermore he's a close friend of Brian and has grown on the rest of us as well. He is easy going and has a great sense of humour. A great addition to say the least.

A lot of people have been wondering where Merlini has disappeared as we have no seen much action from him. Is he still going to be inactive with the team or what's going on there?

As mentioned earlier, exams and school took a lot of time for some of our players and Ben in particular had a lot on his mind. He has been practicing with us for the past month now, though, and will take an active role in the team again.

Are you interested in recruiting more players or are you content with where your roster stands now?

We are please with how things looks now and feel that all we need to do now is practice inorder to become the best of the best.

With the losses in ESWC Masters and ESWC American qualifiers, it seems your team can't qualify for the Grand Finals in August. Is your team going to try to get invited?

I would be lying if I said I didn't hope for miracles, but at the same time it does seem like a longshot. Should ESWC take mercy on us, we would be there in a heartbeat and prove our lacking qualifiers wrong.

Thanks for the interview and good luck to your team. Anything else you wish to add?

Thanks to the guys for a good 2 years, best of luck in their future endeavours.


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(11 months ago)  #56 EGWhisper
Whisper
Levent=funniest drunk ever, and genuinely a nice guy. Hope you keep playing you crazy bastard!

GL Pusher, but you still suck at that slapping game, eh?
(11 months ago)  #57 uawayfromme
uawayfromme
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(11 months ago)  #58 RESTINPEE
RESTINPEE
<3 LEVENT
(11 months ago)  #59 frozensoul30
frozensoul30
p0c and ezy is not shocking news. I still want a good solid reason why levents leaving. Is it his performance or something else. Dont be vague(internal problems zzz) pls. Whew Merlinis safe.

Eg.Levent ?

Join the DarkSide. We have cookies
(11 months ago)  #60 CrAzY-Tony
 
I'm sure alcohol had a part in this decision. j/p?

Wish you the best levent.
(11 months ago)  #63 Maeka
Maeka
tsk3.. :(
(11 months ago)  #64 kaewooJ
 
+46Levent
(11 months ago)  #65 SNlapiz
 
After reading all those comments and comparing them to my own experience it seems the majority of u guys r OVERRATING levent :l
(11 months ago)  #66 byakuugan
 
I guess you're underrating LevenT.
(11 months ago)  #67 MobZombie
 
Jeez, Levent > Pusher any day imo, but I guess MYM want a pure support player like NS and Hailo :)

Anyways, gl Levent, go to mouz and lay down some own with Kuroky imba duo :D
(11 months ago)  #68 Elky the Elk
 
GL Levent and new MYM. so sad to see you go :(
Last edited by Elky the Elk at 11.07.2008, 10:07
(11 months ago)  #69 imported_syafiqeu
imported_syafiqeu
Wht actually pure support or semi-support do in team?
Gl Levent..find ur good fren n home..

WHY My Bet Always Be Wrong
(11 months ago)  #70 paskapewrsepaviaani
paskapewrsepaviaani
#65

In my opinion Levent has always been underrated.
(11 months ago)  #71 minhgurluver
 
Sad. But wish you all the best in your future, Levent. You're always part of MYM family.
(11 months ago)  #72 No47
No47
dk captain

dk players...cant be moar obvious
(11 months ago)  #75 LookMonk-
Monk-
+1
(11 months ago)  #73 SaD|C0okiE
C0okiE
bye levent.. :(
GL and tc.. hanni <3's you.. lol

The true object of war is peace..
(11 months ago)  #74 LILMAFYA
LILMAFYA
thatz seems sad =((
an end or a new beginning?
hope 4 the second one
anyway i remember a pub game i played against MYM and there waz tiny(Maelk i guess)
keep on tossing Razor (pusher) to us to let us killing him hahaha
(11 months ago)  #76 RAAMZES
 
You ALL said about SK.Levent, Mouz.Levent, Eg.Levent....Levent will not join any of that teams........he will join VP xD
(11 months ago)  #86 P[p][p]Paltarboi
altarboi
yeah. virtus.levent :D
(11 months ago)  #77 MobZombie
 
It will seem weird without Levent for sure... Best Lina/Lion evaaaa

Now who will lane with Mania?!!?!?
(11 months ago)  #94 RAAMZES
 
The better question will be who will now be the best supporter and ward bitch :D
(11 months ago)  #78 FrnZ
FrnZ
almost the same rooster imho
desu ~
(11 months ago)  #79 shpongle
shpongle
Bye Bye levent good luck.
"Where's the "Any Key" ?
(11 months ago)  #80 amimamimo
amimamimo
good luck levent.
pusha-street is a great addition. gives chemistry
LOL!!
(11 months ago)  #81 KylinAlexLee
AlexLee
gl Levent.
(11 months ago)  #82 kukuhdudul
kukuhdudul
Want to see MYM without LevenT n Pusher in the roster, better or worse... :)
(11 months ago)  #83 JuStSeal
 
=(
Artyk seal
(11 months ago)  #84 eX69Balta
Balta
I'd like to ask Jacob himself , if they were thinking about recruiting eX-vP players ^^ Blow free , and also vigoss , jolie ( they should get - in - touch)
(11 months ago)  #93 MYM|Mercy
Mercy
I can answer that one for him: No, we wont. Main reason are usual visa and travel problems and on top of that a potential language barrier, all these 3 combined is not something which is healthy for a LAN team if it wants to succeed.
Knowing my destiny - Is accepting your defeat...
(11 months ago)  #102 eX69Balta
Balta
ty , Mercy ^^
p.S gl to new MYM , and btw I was allways h4nni's fan , even when he was offline a lot ^^ nice to see him on the main squad again^
(11 months ago)  #85 P[p][p]Paltarboi
altarboi
Quoting SuperaddE:

Great article, but I'll miss LevenT :( gl in the future though


yeah. i think all of the people will be missing mym.Levent. anyway gl for Levent ^^
(11 months ago)  #87 InaCCessible
 
Loads of teams reformin' , MYM is no exception then .
LevenT , goodluck .

I am teh own. (or maybe not)
(11 months ago)  #88 MuTLu-
MuTLu-
In my opinion MYM.Dota will be a Danish-only Team... i would say that H4nn1-, Merlini and FearDarkness- will also leave MYM soon.... but i don't know.
Last edited by MuTLu- at 12.07.2008, 14:21
(11 months ago)  #89 LookQualleTY
QualleTY
i really dont think that these 3 guys will leave mym.
(11 months ago)  #90 MuTLu-
MuTLu-
hm, I just guessed
(11 months ago)  #95 RAAMZES
 
Dunno but it would be stupid that 2 of the best Mym players (Merlini and H4nn1) leave MyM...MYM will then fall apart..
(11 months ago)  #91 aWrnSS
aWrnSS
It was previsibly but not hoped, but whis as this only can grew up the team, i hope LevenT find a team & pusher to fit in quickly :).

aWrnSS
(11 months ago)  #92 Gra-Architect
Gra-Architect
Levent and Mania best tag team... but reality is cruel.. so hope levent find a new team.. ^^ wp and gl... MYM the best cheer up... Merlini come back asap!! miss u so much...
(11 months ago)  #96 RAAMZES
 
It is so strange how all top teams in the same time has their roster change...Mouz,VP,MYM,SK..
(11 months ago)  #97 YoSnail
 
Yeah, that sucks that Levent is gone. He was classic MYM and his Lina could destroy teams single-handedly. Still, it seems obvious that he got sick of the full support role and wanted to try something else.
(11 months ago)  #98 Plaza_Hotel
 
Good Luck for MYM for the new team selection and squad
(11 months ago)  #99 mollywalker
 
my god... levent?:O he is way better than fear but nvm gl
(11 months ago)  #104 siegetanks
 
yea he supports better, but how about other roles like carry?
(11 months ago)  #100 Play_iT-Irvine
Play_iT-Irvine
Good luck LevenT. New MYM roster is really nice........... =)
Diego Irvine
(11 months ago)  #101 xico
xico
gogo ks.int levent.ger, replacing ns with levent wouldn't hurt too much =D
but... knowing that ain't goin to happen, best of luck to levent and hope he finds a new home soon, he's just too good not to be picked :D.
And finally, good luck pusher and the rest of the guys that stayed with the team.
(11 months ago)  #103 imported_deadgod
imported_deadgod
levent one of the long serving mym players gone..sad news
DeaDGoD
(11 months ago)  #105 LuCkY-I
LuCkY-I
Gl Levent.
(11 months ago)  #106 VIVIDPRODUCTIONS
 
good luck levent, welcome pusher
(11 months ago)  #107 xt4sisDav1d_ggc
Dav1d_ggc
so Pusher GL in mym team D:
Gay test. use ur thumbs w/ ur Cellphone. BAD NEWS for you D:
(11 months ago)  #108 MeteorAofDLUT
MeteorAofDLUT
levent has joined in mouz gaming,gl hf
(10 months ago)  #109 marTy4REAL
 
slahser
Merlini just love this 2 players so good :d hf inn the comming times
(10 months ago)  #110 hplleader
 
Good luck LevenT
(10 months ago)  #111 Morgoth_
Morgoth_
The MYM ownage will resume now that everything's starting to shape up. GL =)
Riot.

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