[INTERVIEW] Merlini and Demon Tell It All
Hello everyone, as we all know, there have been a lot of issues with http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif EG lately. Roster changes, team mates leaving, rumors, etc. Well, I'm here with http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini and http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon, to set everything straight. They'll let us know what's going on with http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif EG currently and what's going to happen in the next few weeks or so. So join me and let's welcome http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini and http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon.
Hey wasup guys, thanks for taking some of your time for this interview, want to introduce yourselves?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: Hi I'm Ben Wu aka Merlini, EG's best asian player
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Hi I'm Jimmy Ho, aka Demon. EG's scapegoat
So is this gossip about disbanning the team true?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: I dont believe so, we've had a little bit of trouble fielding 5 since mO/Fanat1c left and Hit0mi is inactive. We have no intensions in disbanning the team at the moment.
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: No, whoever made that rumor is an *****
So then whats going on with EG at the moment, other then mO/Fanat1c leaving?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: This is an excellent oppurtunity for us to brush up on our roster. We felt that fanat1c and mo weren't up to par on the team and we were contemplating in replacing them anyways. In order to take out trash, some sort of reform was necessary. Luckily, we didn't even have to go through the pains of kicking them out!
So then who are you guys going to replace them with?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Azen, Swiss, and Merc, will be playing in F4F with us, but nothing has been confirmed yet.
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: We've scrimed with them and they seem to fit pretty, well so far. They are far more versatile then some other people on our team (aka me), so I'm glad i dont have to learn any more than my 5-6 heroes.
What was your guys reaction when mO and Fanat1c left EG, to make Pokerstars?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: My initial reaction was surprise, becuase it kind of seem out of the blue... personally it's fortuitous that they left, so we can use this opurtunity to strengthen our roster.
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: But..
Do any of you guys know, when mo said "****** dudely player" as a descripiton for EG?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: Demon got this one
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Yeah, the player is Swiss and a street fighter 4 character
What do you guys think of the current competitive DotA scene in NA?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: There is only 3 known and actually good teams on the NA scene, EG, PS, and TTT. I think we are still up to par with the european teams, including the other two teams I mentioned. Though there are many talented american dota players in the american dota scene, the frequency of teams disbanning and popping up is to high for teams to grow and really progress.
Any suggestions to the American dota players, in making a competitive dota team or trying to get better at DotA?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: Learn how to play all the roles, there are always to many carries and few supports, but supporting is just as important as carrying. Play with your friends, keep the atmoshpere light and fun, and try not to team up with people who will leave your team after a few months.
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Keep playing, dont get emo, dont rage. Try your best always, and play with better people (even if you lose or get raped, thats where you learn the most)!
Do you guys plan in attending the eXperiance event, since you guys didn't attend the dreamhack one?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: :]
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: We will have to talk with our sponsors about that!
What do you guys think of the new map 6.60b?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: I'm happy that there are nerfs to popular, overpowered heroes(such as necrolyte) and remakes of many perviously worthless skills. This will hopefully make the hero pool, for the competitive pool much larger, maybe to the point to where we can play our favorite heroes, in compeititive dota matches! A lot of the new items, have a unique twist to them; I'm constantly surprised by IceFrog and his cronie's ideas as they were well designed and implemented. Again thanks to IceFrog for continuing development on this map - we appreciate all time and effort that he has put in for our favorite game.
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: I haven't played it much, but clockwerk with scepter = IMBA 0_0
What can we expect to see in Team EG in the future?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Well I'm sure everyone can the same EG as before. We've lost a few players along the way, but we still have our main core group of players; so getting a few more players that fit the bill is next on our agenda. Regarding that topic, we have a few people we've been trying out and don't think getting into our old form will be an issue
Thanks guys, for your time, any comments, shoutouts?
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Merlini: Thanks to Intel, SteelSeries, Peregrine, Kingston Hyper X, and MSI. For making our team possible!
http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif Demon: Shoutout to EG, our sponsors, my old clanmates in x6, Durty, and the one and only GRANDGRANT!
There you have it, http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif EG|Demon and http://indogamers.us/ftpidgs2/rtt/flag2/usa.gif EG|Merlini, setting the records straight.
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Source: na-ihl.com
