I like the optimism but realistically even the best teams have a hard time keeping a roster locked for 3 years with no changes. I'd assume kicking a player at this stage would be super difficult without paying out 3 years worth of salaries? Could put them in a difficult position.
This could be both good and bad, like what if the team doesn't 'click' together after a while? Do they just force themselves to work together just because of a contract?
Whats more, they are getting better every day as individuals. They are hungry and all of them grind hard rn. Look at ladderboard, Skiter recalibrated from 11k to 9k mmr time ago and he is back in top 30. Sneyking also top 30 and Nine reached 11k few days ago. Its crazy especially Sneyking, I watched his stream cca month ago and he was like rank 300.
Tundra and Team Spirit are my favorite teams ever. And no, not because the latter won TI, I thought Tundra would have possibly won it if they beat OG in quals. It's because I love their styles.
Chinese contracts were always public iirc, the orgs would buy out contracts and shuffle specific players around. Journeymen like burning and rotk i remember getting detailed contracts
its so risky for the players to do this. if any one of the players loses motivation and drops in skill level or theres a conflict in the team, they are just stuck in a shit team till 2024.
If they got to TI, I'm pretty sure they would have given the top teams a run for their money and performed way better than overrated teams like Alliance. They were the most innovative team in EU and looked so good in qualifiers.
Definitely one of my favorite teams at the moment, and their ability to draft and play heroes in roles you never expect is exactly why. FATA blows my mind with how strong he makes heroes like Gyro and Pango look on pos 5, and he always seems to have a read on some hero that he can flex between core and 5 in every meta. Also Nine can play so many supports in mid and make them look insane.
I mean this is good news for all parties involved. I just hope that it doesn't come back to hount them in some way. You could be performing really well and still miss out on a TI spot behind Secret and Liquid or Nigma or the new Alliance/OG (depending on how hot they come in). Could be devastating to fall short repeatedly... I wish them success though.
Depends on the contract, if they get a decent monthly salary this can take a big chunk of stress out of their lives and allow them to properly focus on the game without having to worry what will pay the bills in half a year
I hate this team for the sole reason their website is horrible. No names of team members in that article so i click on the team link and there are literally only fifa players there. No links anywhere to find who tf is in their dota team.
Easily one of the strongest EU competitors this season. They had a stroke of tough luck last season but hopefully, they can bounce back and show further their potential. Rootin' for ya Tundra and give us some good Dota!
Tundra has improved a lot through the past DPC, if they stay like past summer level for me is the scariest team in EU right now, in the past was Secret but I need to see how the new 2 additions and Nisha to carry again works.
It is quite normal for 1-2 franchise players. For example: Maybe used to have 4-5 years contract will LGD. I wont surprise if IG also does the same with emo
Nobody can convince me that giving a 3 year contract to skiter is a good idea. The team is way overrated right now, they are not even close to being a lock for majors. Good for the players tho, securing stability while the hype is on their side.
Great news. Looking at this from a business perspective, it seems that most teams shuffle waaaay too often, as if reshuffling will suddenly make them top. Sometimes the team doesn't click together, but these guys are together long enough to know they have the potential, they just have to fight it out and hope over time they'll reap the benefits.
well they were looking great before ti, their chemistry is only going to get better. good for them, good luck in future - probably the team i support now
Gotta give credit to these kind of orgs for willing to stay in the scene for a relatively long term.
It also signals to other orgs that might want to poach tundra players that they are gonna have to pay :D
I like the optimism but realistically even the best teams have a hard time keeping a roster locked for 3 years with no changes. I'd assume kicking a player at this stage would be super difficult without paying out 3 years worth of salaries? Could put them in a difficult position.
Good news, one of the teams I am most looking forward to watching this DPC season. Hope they keep looking as hot as pre-TI.
This could be both good and bad, like what if the team doesn't 'click' together after a while? Do they just force themselves to work together just because of a contract?
Whats more, they are getting better every day as individuals. They are hungry and all of them grind hard rn. Look at ladderboard, Skiter recalibrated from 11k to 9k mmr time ago and he is back in top 30. Sneyking also top 30 and Nine reached 11k few days ago. Its crazy especially Sneyking, I watched his stream cca month ago and he was like rank 300.
Tundra and Team Spirit are my favorite teams ever. And no, not because the latter won TI, I thought Tundra would have possibly won it if they beat OG in quals. It's because I love their styles.
Is this a first for publicly announcing how long a player(s) have been signed for in dota?
I remember there was that original VP squad who got signed for either 1 or 2 years as well. I think there are a few other instances.
Chinese contracts were always public iirc, the orgs would buy out contracts and shuffle specific players around. Journeymen like burning and rotk i remember getting detailed contracts
LGD signed Maybe on for a good 4-5 years too IIRC. That contract was up a long time ago though.
its so risky for the players to do this. if any one of the players loses motivation and drops in skill level or theres a conflict in the team, they are just stuck in a shit team till 2024.
I hope this becomes the norm. Contracts, transfers, trades. Stability in the scene
I've been wishing to see a tournamnet body that houses individual franchises for a long time. Not too different from the NFL, NHL, etc.
Holy crap they must really believe in themselves
They were really close to getting into TI, while havibg difficulties to find bootcamps. Their roster is good
As they should. They're fantastic.
I hope they didn't peak. I'm a big fan of this lineup.
They had a straight dog fight with OG that couldve gone either way. Definitely mid TI placement had they qualified.
They defeated LGD. NTS-less LGD yes, but that is stilll a feat.
If they got to TI, I'm pretty sure they would have given the top teams a run for their money and performed way better than overrated teams like Alliance. They were the most innovative team in EU and looked so good in qualifiers.
are you being sarcastic? xD
As an org, that's a ballsy move by Tundra. Really looking forward to this team.
2024??? Is it a case of wanting the team of 5 to develop over 3 years or making it harder for other teams to buy out their contracts?
The frequency of roster changes in dota is so high, those 3 year contracts should be more normal.
It offers stability to both the org and the players.
I think this is the first time whole team have signed the contract that much long
The new OG in my personal opinion, let's go Tundra! Want to see them innovate more hero in different position!
I feel the same way to be honest. Really rooting for those guys
Definitely one of my favorite teams at the moment, and their ability to draft and play heroes in roles you never expect is exactly why. FATA blows my mind with how strong he makes heroes like Gyro and Pango look on pos 5, and he always seems to have a read on some hero that he can flex between core and 5 in every meta. Also Nine can play so many supports in mid and make them look insane.
Did any other pro made WW look as good as Nine did? Those were some terrifying games once he got online. The series vs. OG was great.
Yeah I feel the same way. They're really innovative and fun to watch
"Dota 2 Update"
yeah reading that triggered a weird clickbait part of my brain
Haha sorry, I just used the suggested title that reddit came up with. Not my intention trying to clickbait anyone.
This sub is just random updates about the eSports scene now, got baited into thinking this was real news about the game.
I mean this is good news for all parties involved. I just hope that it doesn't come back to hount them in some way. You could be performing really well and still miss out on a TI spot behind Secret and Liquid or Nigma or the new Alliance/OG (depending on how hot they come in). Could be devastating to fall short repeatedly... I wish them success though.
Depends on the contract, if they get a decent monthly salary this can take a big chunk of stress out of their lives and allow them to properly focus on the game without having to worry what will pay the bills in half a year
Fuck yeah! Let's go boys!
I think 2024 is way too long, 2023 would be better, but I am glad they are under contracts.
To be fair it's just 3 seasons. 2023 would just mean they won't change rosters after the next TI, which isn't that shocking of a commitment
I hate this team for the sole reason their website is horrible. No names of team members in that article so i click on the team link and there are literally only fifa players there. No links anywhere to find who tf is in their dota team.
In the article itself they mention how they picked up mudgolems earlier in the year with
Think this will be the team I root for this DDPC season. Very fun to watch team
holy fuck fata got a little chubby didnt he
He definitely got that lockdown chonk look.
Can't spell fata without fat.
better than his homeless yeezy years
Don’t ever say “Dota 2 Update” in your title again unless the game itself received an update….
It's the literal headline though
Nice, Tundra looked really good during last season. Shame they weren't in TI10.
FAT A living up to his name
Easily one of the strongest EU competitors this season. They had a stroke of tough luck last season but hopefully, they can bounce back and show further their potential. Rootin' for ya Tundra and give us some good Dota!
Tundra has improved a lot through the past DPC, if they stay like past summer level for me is the scariest team in EU right now, in the past was Secret but I need to see how the new 2 additions and Nisha to carry again works.
Tundra was playing better than at least half the TI teams by the time TI actually rolled around. Really psyched to see more of them
dota pro scene now evolving to become more and more like football scene
top1 eu contenders
Almost unprecedented. I sincerely hope this way of building teams will become the norm.
Sneyking seems happy without EE sama
EE lives rent free in your head
This team will be the new TI champion next year. Screenshot this.
!remindme 1 year
That's actually unheard of in eSports... To have a +2 year contract for players. Only examples of something similar are with player owned orgs.
Nah it's not, it's been happening a lot in CS already.
It is quite normal for 1-2 franchise players. For example: Maybe used to have 4-5 years contract will LGD. I wont surprise if IG also does the same with emo
Nobody can convince me that giving a 3 year contract to skiter is a good idea. The team is way overrated right now, they are not even close to being a lock for majors. Good for the players tho, securing stability while the hype is on their side.
Tundra would beat Team Spirit any day.
skiter carry is the sussiest shit i've ever seen LOL. dude was literally a creep for 3/4 the dpc
Dota 2 update? They updated Dota 2?
I've got baited too.
Those contracts must be very very good for a 3 year term!!!
Liquid?
who cares?
Until 2024? Lol, they really are new to Dota, aren't they?
Tundra does have the potential to be a top tier team.
Hype! That's an easy team to root for in my opinion.
I will forever know them as mud golems
They need a better photo. Better makeup, better lighting, better photoshop.
Xqc in dota :0 pog
JFC the photo is not flattering... even Oliver looks almost not hot.
Absolute favourite team. How can you not like this team
Great news. Looking at this from a business perspective, it seems that most teams shuffle waaaay too often, as if reshuffling will suddenly make them top. Sometimes the team doesn't click together, but these guys are together long enough to know they have the potential, they just have to fight it out and hope over time they'll reap the benefits.
Love to see the commitments. Hope to see them succeed!
Good for the players, unfortunate for the franchise as i the usual trend right now is to shuffle shuffle shuffle, even at times per patch
Big ups to them for the long term support
Love to see it!
These are very decent players so if a team fails(high chance they do) Other teams will have to pay serious money for buyouts. Win win for everyone
Do these players get salaries? Or just prize money for winning stuff?
omg that is freaking awesome, I love this roster! Good luck to them, I know they will deliver amazing gameplay
These guys were the biggest victims of EU IMO.
This tundra team is scary af
Was bittersweet them not making TI as an OG fan but they impressed me all season and I've always been a huge Fata fan. Glad they're sticking together.
That's pretty hype ngl. GL tundra!
This is so awesome? Just made a fan out of me.
Awesome, would love to see more long term contracts
TI11 finals is Tundra vs Team Spirit.
well they were looking great before ti, their chemistry is only going to get better. good for them, good luck in future - probably the team i support now
cool! best of luck to the team hope to see them at the next TI :)
I bet on them splitting up after not making it to TI11.
2024??? Thats like a 10 years long contract. Good luck Tundra
Really hopeful to see them playing TI11
fuck I wanted 33 on OG so bad -.-
which part of this is dota 2 update ? nice bait