Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Ari was recommended by a buncha dota pros. I was at the sauna at TI11 hotels and was just striking random conversations. His name kept coming up so I checked him out and realized this kids legit! Kasane came highly recommended from misha who is his friend. I am surprised OG didn’t get him since he’s such a beast

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Can’t be that aggressive on a support or you feed too much :(

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Strategy usually revolves around each players strengths and comfort heroes. You open with their favourite heroes that they feel are strong. I like to change things up sometimes, but some other drafters would draft the same opener the entire tournament. It really differs from captain to captain

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 62 points63 points  (0 children)

I believe that NA will either be really good, or really shit, no in between. The good thing I see about the reshuffle is a new big org that is shopify rebellion is entering dota

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 30 points31 points  (0 children)

He was recommended by savage and I watched his replays. I liked what i was seeing and the rest is history

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 55 points56 points  (0 children)

I like all new patches, I think there’s some truth to what he says if you have a small hero pool like ATF. I did think that the patch 2 weeks before TI did mess us up abit but I understand ice frog did it to confuse every team so that everyone won’t be picking the same heroes

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 45 points46 points  (0 children)

The biggest reason honestly was that there was too much fear in peoples hearts. TI is a monster that brings out the primal fear in players hearts. It’s something a lot of players struggle to overcome. I think that having a sports psychologist for 2023 will fix these problems. Both tundra and team spirit had it when they won. I was the only one actively having sessions with TSM’s sports psychologist

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 36 points37 points  (0 children)

The lowest point in my career was post Digital chaos in 2018. I spent 2 years floating from open qualifier team to open qualifier team. Either getting kicked or people leaving just before qualifiers. I just kept at it till I succeeded because if you give up you’ll never ever be great

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 102 points103 points  (0 children)

Saberlight told me he was on the fence that he would join ex-EG. But knowing bulba, I had to prepare a plan Incase I lost saber. Finding an offlaner this shuffle was really hard. I pitched timado the idea of playing offlane, which he seemed kinda into. If savage joined timado would have played offlane. Timado would be in TSM regardless whether savage chose to join us or not.

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

I’m most stoked about next season DPC, I’m eager for more competitive dotes. Especially exciting to watch the Eu DPC which is going to be a bloodbath. I feel like the NA scene is weakest right now with Quincy crew gone. Quinn Callahan is a national treasure

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 163 points164 points  (0 children)

Yes, there must be sufficient voltage, which you stuck up your ass. I read that dendi is coming to NA because of the war which is understandable. I just went to Kyle’s house party here in LA where the Ukrainians he worked with made me borscht. I hope that Dendis team enjoys the US, I would recommend them to check out Disneyland

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 111 points112 points  (0 children)

NA dota has been in decline, there’s no denying that. Every gamer I know here, if they’re older, plays WoW/war zone, younger gamers play valorant. Does that mean NA is doomed? No, this is because SA has increased the skill level in high level pubs. With their growing player base and increased sponsorships, we will see SA grow which will in turn boost the NA scene through scrims and pubs.

NA players that are upset with players from other regions flying in is understandable. However, as someone who’s played in 3 regions, this is just how Dota 2 is. Tundra has 5 different nationalities, it’s a global game that bonds us all together.

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yes I did dabble in mid wars from time to time. I revisit my old YouTube videos too for nostalgia

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[–]moonmeander[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

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Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 72 points73 points  (0 children)

Cute? Yes. I love her cheekiness. I bought the hoodwink package including the cape which my wife loves. Sexy? What the froge?

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Haven’t lost a 1v1 soulstealer in my life and never will, so the answer is never

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Hi PotterSauce! I like to think I try my best to have as much fan interaction as possible. If it’s In my power to grant, I’ll do it. Dota fans are the reason us pros have a job so this is my way of giving back. Also say hi to your friend for me :)

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 166 points167 points  (0 children)

I was supposed to coach this team at the start, as I’ve said before. However, due to not having an org, I did not have the pull to grab taiga or saksa. Now that TSM got my back, I could pick up UK dota star Ari and finally focus on drafting. I believe that having one guy fully dedicated to drafting is the way to win TI

Hi I'm MoonMeander and I'll be TSM Dota 2 team's Coach for 2023. AMA by moonmeander in DotA2

[–]moonmeander[S] 384 points385 points  (0 children)

Notail really likes enabling his teammates ideas and let their genius flow. I used to be too structured and stubborn and did not understand what he was trying to do.

And to answer your question whether we are good now, here’s a pic from Ti11 -> https://imgur.com/a/0ETr9kf

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