Team Secret captain Clement «Puppey» Ivanov gave a mini-interview for DreamHack.
«With the transition to the online scene, the stage seemed to have stalled. The tournaments have lost some purpose – becoming a champion. You will not go to LAN. You will not qualify for The International. It gets boring over time. Of course, it’s good to host a major tournament collectively, but it’s not the same. We didn’t know if The International would be.
Plus, the current DPC system is very harsh, in my opinion, especially for those who are not yet in the competition. Teams are required to achieve the best results in two leagues. There will be no second chances.»
Aghanim’s Shard was also mentioned
«I love the idea of Aghanim’s Shard. What this item gives could be a hero talent. In this sense, Shard is another way to get new talent. It doesn’t provide any incredible bonuses. It’s a simple mechanic, and the more difficult the game is, the fewer people play it, which means we are in the black. »
It is worth noting that this person’s opinion is being listened to, as Clement has shown himself to be a very outstanding captain and strategist in Dota 2.
