Two-time TI winner Illya “Yatoro” Mulyarchuk recently sparked excitement in the Dota 2 community. He made a lighthearted approach towards XinQ from Xtreme Gaming.
Team Spirit withdrew from ESL One Kuala Lumpur due to health concerns. So, Yatoro’s playful attempt to join the qualifiers injected a moment of humor into the competitive Dota 2 scene.
Hilarious Moment Between Yatoro and XinQ
Yatoro expressed interest in participating in the ESL One Kuala Lumpur qualifiers following Team Spirit’s unexpected withdrawal. In a humour-filled conversation with XinQ, he teased the possibility of teaming up for the event.
In the exchange, Yatoro probed XinQ about potential opportunities. So, XinQ seemed surprised and asked about the legitimacy of Yatoro’s interest. He asked, “Is it real? You wanna join a team to go to ESL?”
Yatoro’s response was delivered with a hint of ambiguity as he suggested a desire to partake in the qualifiers rather than the main tournament. He said, “Yeah, but on quals [qualifiers], not on the main tournament. You have some offer?”
Humorously citing language barriers, XinQ playfully hinted at communication challenges. Responding to it, Yatoro jokingly proposed using Google Translate as a mediator.
Outcome and Community Reaction
Despite the light-hearted exchange, the Dota 2 community realized that Yatoro’s collaboration with LGD Gaming would not be possible due to the qualifiers’ conclusion. The interaction was captured in a video and served as a moment of friendship in an industry often marked by intense competition, providing a brief respite from the usual seriousness.
Looking Forward to ESL One
While Yatoro’s banter with XinQ didn’t materialize into a serious team-up for ESL One Kuala Lumpur, the interaction added a touch of humor and friendship. As the tournament approaches, fans anticipate a fiercely competitive event among the 12 participating teams vying for a significant prize pool in the grand finale of the year.
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