Old G Aims for Promotion in Western Europe Division Two with Topson’s Unconventional Picks
After being relegated in the spring season of Dota Pro Circuit, Old G is determined to make a comeback in Western Europe’s division two. Led by Topias “Topson” Taavitsainen and his unique strategies, the team is focused on securing promotion.
In their season opener against Into the Breach, Old G surprised everyone by drafting Magnus for Topson in the mid-lane. Although Magnus is not a popular pick for mid-laners in the current meta, Topson’s innovative playstyle proved to be a game-changer as the team secured their first win of the season.
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Ceb, a member of Old G, emphasized the importance of giving Topson the freedom to play as he pleases. According to Ceb, not utilizing Topson’s unique skills would be a waste of his talent.
Ceb acknowledged that the Magnus pick for Topson may have seemed unusual to some, but when you have a player with such a deep understanding of the game, it is best to let them take charge and trust their instincts.
Since bursting onto the Dota 2 scene in 2018, Topson has been a trendsetter in the mid-lane. His strategies and hero picks have often become widely adopted in the metagame, such as Meteor Hammer Invoker.
With the support of his teammates, Topson has created opportunities for Volodymyr “No[o]ne- ” Minenko to shine as the team’s secondary threat. No[o]ne- has consistently performed well with heroes like Muerta and Phantom Lancer, and if they can maintain their synergy, Old G has a good chance at earning promotion.
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