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k1nGTHELEGEND
Profile Joined December 2012
Greece62 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-08-09 10:20:32
August 09 2015 10:20 GMT
#1721
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems
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spudde123
Profile Joined February 2012
4814 Posts
August 09 2015 10:36 GMT
#1722
On August 09 2015 19:20 k1nGTHELEGEND wrote:
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems


Based on?

I'm very interested where players like Arteezy and Zai would go if EG doesn't make changes. Not sure what exactly is the condition of Fear's arm, but if he wants to retire then Arteezy going back seems like the most logical choice. But I somewhat even hope that EG stays together, interesting to see what kind of a team Arteezy would go to in that case.
Elizar
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany431 Posts
August 09 2015 11:02 GMT
#1723
On August 09 2015 19:36 spudde123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2015 19:20 k1nGTHELEGEND wrote:
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems


Based on?

I'm very interested where players like Arteezy and Zai would go if EG doesn't make changes. Not sure what exactly is the condition of Fear's arm, but if he wants to retire then Arteezy going back seems like the most logical choice. But I somewhat even hope that EG stays together, interesting to see what kind of a team Arteezy would go to in that case.


I´m not sure if EG wants him back. After all he left them.
spudde123
Profile Joined February 2012
4814 Posts
August 09 2015 11:11 GMT
#1724
On August 09 2015 20:02 Elizar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2015 19:36 spudde123 wrote:
On August 09 2015 19:20 k1nGTHELEGEND wrote:
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems


Based on?

I'm very interested where players like Arteezy and Zai would go if EG doesn't make changes. Not sure what exactly is the condition of Fear's arm, but if he wants to retire then Arteezy going back seems like the most logical choice. But I somewhat even hope that EG stays together, interesting to see what kind of a team Arteezy would go to in that case.


I´m not sure if EG wants him back. After all he left them.


He did, but from what I gather he seems to be in good terms with PPD (and everyone else) now. But I may be wrong, this is just my impression.
Elizar
Profile Joined February 2010
Germany431 Posts
August 09 2015 11:23 GMT
#1725
On August 09 2015 20:11 spudde123 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2015 20:02 Elizar wrote:
On August 09 2015 19:36 spudde123 wrote:
On August 09 2015 19:20 k1nGTHELEGEND wrote:
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems


Based on?

I'm very interested where players like Arteezy and Zai would go if EG doesn't make changes. Not sure what exactly is the condition of Fear's arm, but if he wants to retire then Arteezy going back seems like the most logical choice. But I somewhat even hope that EG stays together, interesting to see what kind of a team Arteezy would go to in that case.


I´m not sure if EG wants him back. After all he left them.


He did, but from what I gather he seems to be in good terms with PPD (and everyone else) now. But I may be wrong, this is just my impression.


If we add that to ppd´s interview (he said, he kinda felt betrayed when zai and arteezy left, but understands it now and blamed it on them being very young players), it is becoming more likely.

I´m still sad for secret then. The future looks grim
evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
August 09 2015 11:37 GMT
#1726
secret is a team thrown together by good players hoping for a quick way of success
it didn't really work out, much for the same reason DK 2014 didn't work out
it takes more than just 5 talents to make a good team

the chances of this team sticking together after their get-rich-fast scheme didn't work out is pretty low, as there's nothing that mutually unite them together except for glory, which was not attained
Life is run, it is dance, it is fast, passionate and BAM!, you dance and sing and booze while you can for now is the time and time is mine. Smile and laugh when still can for now is the time and soon you die!
zdarr
Profile Joined September 2010
France375 Posts
August 09 2015 13:17 GMT
#1727
On August 09 2015 19:20 k1nGTHELEGEND wrote:
apparently zai isnt taking a break but definitely out of secret it seems


Anything to back that up ? I could def see EG picking artour and keeping fear as a bench player for the majors with zai getting back to school. But otherwise they wouldn't have much better by leaving secret
Gear 3rd
Profile Joined July 2011
1244 Posts
August 09 2015 13:51 GMT
#1728
On August 09 2015 20:37 evanthebouncy! wrote:
secret is a team thrown together by good players hoping for a quick way of success
it didn't really work out, much for the same reason DK 2014 didn't work out
it takes more than just 5 talents to make a good team

the chances of this team sticking together after their get-rich-fast scheme didn't work out is pretty low, as there's nothing that mutually unite them together except for glory, which was not attained

Did you listen to their interviews?
A lot of people seem to forget one of the main intentions of forming TS when they discuss their future, which is creating an own trademark. Some of the players were annoyed by the policy of some organisations and wanted to proof that they are able to establish a name as big as an organization on their own with out relying on (organisational?) sponsors!
This goal still exists, but I doubt Zai and rtz share it as much as ppy,kky and s4 do. I can so the last three sticking together for another run and I believe if they manage to pull together for another year they really could archieve their goal.
While I do think TS is some kind of trademark already they need some more time to not be forgotten that fast.
The position they have concerning the professional esport scene is something that unites them out of all the strategical and "view of the game" things, which imo gives them a bigger chance in staying somewhat together after the shuffle.
This is by no means guaranteed and as I said I am not sure how this counts for rtz and zai.
On another note in addition to my point after their approach I cant really imagine how they could join an already established organisation..
EXTERMINATE!
spudde123
Profile Joined February 2012
4814 Posts
August 09 2015 13:54 GMT
#1729
Even s4 said in an interview at TI that he doesn't know too much about the organizational side and people should talk to Puppey about it. I don't think this is something that is going to keep Arteezy, Zai or s4 in the team alone. But probably whatever team Puppey will form will continue to be called Secret.
BluemoonSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
SoCal8910 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-08-09 14:38:07
August 09 2015 14:37 GMT
#1730
On August 09 2015 16:33 Racket wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2015 06:56 BluemoonSC wrote:
On August 09 2015 01:08 HighTimeDotA wrote:
so many haters after we fucking lost holy shit. talk about kicking a man when hes down.


Just look at their flairs and laugh at the fact that they've been waiting all year to post their bs because they were sick of hearing how good we are.

It's a shame that the players underperformed but for the most part the shit talk is coming from everyone but vp and ehome fans, the only ones that deserve to say a word bc they did well to tilt and beat secret.

Most shitposts come from people with TS's flair, didn't you read them?


nope, all i see is you and FHDH trying to rile people in this thread up quite poorly.

e: guys, if you're going to say stuff like "so and so is out" please link your sources?
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Vankuga
Profile Joined April 2012
Panama2005 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-08-09 15:02:46
August 09 2015 14:45 GMT
#1731
On August 09 2015 22:54 spudde123 wrote:
Even s4 said in an interview at TI that he doesn't know too much about the organizational side and people should talk to Puppey about it. I don't think this is something that is going to keep Arteezy, Zai or s4 in the team alone. But probably whatever team Puppey will form will continue to be called Secret.


Yeah, i see Puppey really invested in making Team Secret a good brand and organization. In this Na'Vi interview he talks about his vision and some other stuff:



He is the only one that i see 100% sure will stay in Secret because his involvement in the business side. August will be interesting.
Vankuga
BluemoonSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
SoCal8910 Posts
August 09 2015 14:51 GMT
#1732
if puppey stays, kky stays too. no one is breaking up that bromance
LiquidDota Staff@BluemoonGG_
zdarr
Profile Joined September 2010
France375 Posts
August 09 2015 15:56 GMT
#1733
The bromance has been "broken" in the past like in TI1 kuro was in mouz while ppy won. But i agree it's highly unlikely that one of them will leave secret
FHDH
Profile Joined July 2014
United States7023 Posts
August 09 2015 16:27 GMT
#1734
On August 09 2015 23:37 BluemoonSC wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2015 16:33 Racket wrote:
On August 09 2015 06:56 BluemoonSC wrote:
On August 09 2015 01:08 HighTimeDotA wrote:
so many haters after we fucking lost holy shit. talk about kicking a man when hes down.


Just look at their flairs and laugh at the fact that they've been waiting all year to post their bs because they were sick of hearing how good we are.

It's a shame that the players underperformed but for the most part the shit talk is coming from everyone but vp and ehome fans, the only ones that deserve to say a word bc they did well to tilt and beat secret.

Most shitposts come from people with TS's flair, didn't you read them?


nope, all i see is you and FHDH trying to rile people in this thread up quite poorly.

e: guys, if you're going to say stuff like "so and so is out" please link your sources?

Get your eyes checked then.
После драки кулаками не машут (Don't shake your fist when the fight is over)
BillGates
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
471 Posts
August 09 2015 17:56 GMT
#1735
I mean where would Arteezy and Zai go? They are very young and act like the immature teens that they are.

When I was 17 or 18 I would react the same way, but which better team would they join? The only western teams that did better than Secret were VP and EG.
k1nGTHELEGEND
Profile Joined December 2012
Greece62 Posts
August 09 2015 18:01 GMT
#1736
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/3gd6cu/shuffle_rumours_postti5_from_dota_after_party_c9/

check this
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Tien
Profile Joined January 2003
Russian Federation4447 Posts
August 09 2015 18:07 GMT
#1737
On August 10 2015 02:56 BillGates wrote:
I mean where would Arteezy and Zai go? They are very young and act like the immature teens that they are.

When I was 17 or 18 I would react the same way, but which better team would they join? The only western teams that did better than Secret were VP and EG.


Anywhere they want. All western teams besides EG will reshuffle and all those that will reshuffle would replace whatever players for arteezy and Zai.
We decide our own destiny
Azimuth
Profile Joined April 2015
231 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-08-09 18:16:16
August 09 2015 18:11 GMT
#1738
On August 09 2015 22:54 spudde123 wrote:
Even s4 said in an interview at TI that he doesn't know too much about the organizational side and people should talk to Puppey about it. I don't think this is something that is going to keep Arteezy, Zai or s4 in the team alone. But probably whatever team Puppey will form will continue to be called Secret.


I agree here and I want to add on this.

What I'm about to write is pure speculation on my part, it could be spot on and it could be completely off so take it with a grain of salt.

I think Secret's problem was the 2 fractions in the team.

On one side you have ppy and kuro, both veterans that know each other for a long time and know what they want in game, drafts and outside of the game. On the other side you have Zai and RTZ, 2 very talented guys who are raw and moody in leadership department. And lastly you have S4, the neutral of sorts who doesn't wanna butt in.

After a failure at DAC, the young guys stand up to the old guy (ppy) and want change, hence Zai drafts at SL12. With that whole thing being a disaster they decide they need a neutral drafting to keep both sides happy. This is were S4 comes in.

He's a very good drafter on his own but him being a neutral guarantees both the veterans and the young guys get their say.

Things start to go as planned, they win a lot and everyone's happy. TI comes and while their group stage goes well, it probably wasn't as good as they wanted it to be and probably realize there are some cracks which weren't there in previous months. They go with a somewhat risky early game draft vs EHOME and fail, dismantling the fragile chemistry of the team in the process.

This is where things go bad. S4 no longer has supreme confidence in his drafts and neither does his team. We then see RTZ having a lot of words exchanged with Kuro, both probably having different views on what went wrong. All small things but in the big picture they reveal the fractions that are existent in the team and suddenly everyone's doing their own thing.

Just like they all did their own thing at Starladder 12.

Again, I don't really have any proof but I feel like I'm not completely off on this either.
FHDH
Profile Joined July 2014
United States7023 Posts
August 09 2015 18:16 GMT
#1739
How could u spread totally baseless gossip like this where is the evidence any of this happened is dota2 even real
После драки кулаками не машут (Don't shake your fist when the fight is over)
Azimuth
Profile Joined April 2015
231 Posts
August 09 2015 18:21 GMT
#1740
On August 10 2015 03:16 FHDH wrote:
How could u spread totally baseless gossip like this where is the evidence any of this happened is dota2 even real


What gossip? I did warn everyone at the start of my post that it is pure speculation on my part so if you think it's not true, that's fine because again I don't have any proof to back it up.
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