DeKay Mailbag Part 3: Declined FLASHPOINT Invites, Dead's Project, and Apeks' Long Term Plans
This is Part 3 of DeKay's monthly mailbag series where he answers questions regarding Counter-Strike: Global Offensive sent in on Twitter.
Anything about c0ntact and EspiranTo plans? It’s sad to see him waste his potential.
— YanqeeM (@YanqeeM) October 29, 2020
I haven't heard anything but I will agree, I would hate to see him waste his potential for too long. The thing is, he hasn't exactly played incredibly well with them, so I wouldn't expect much outside interest for his services.
Given that mibr, OG and BIG are all playing both FLASHPOINT and BLAST, playing both doesn't seem to be a problem, so why do you think FLASHPOINT weren't able to secure at least one top 5 team as invitees, given the great FLASHPOINT prize pool and weak field?
— Ventsi Radev (@ventsii99) October 28, 2020
A number of different reasons. Some organizations feel disinterested in helping FLASHPOINT out while signed up with ESL despite no actual exclusivity rules being in place. I heard of one team that was invited but their players weren't even notified before their org turned it down, despite them wanting to play. That's a shame for the players because almost every player is interested in playing in FLASHPOINT from what I've heard.
There are politics being played despite many organizations claiming they want the best for their teams.
Is Faze interested in buying out AZR? Afaik he is the only top-tier proven IGL willing to find a new team
— Jakub (@m1kore) October 29, 2020
I don't think that is even remotely an option, despite it not being a bad idea at all. Like I said in a previous part of the mailbag, his future as well as the remaining 100 Thieves players are still uncertain. It's all being worked on right now.
With how the na scene is rn, is it time for valve to step in and prevent further disarray. Surely they can do something to stop more na pros move over to valorant
— liam (@Liam_C) October 29, 2020
Valve does not care how many professional players leave to Valorant. I know some game developers really care about that, but I promise you that Valve doesn't. They just care about the game itself and nothing more.
Do you have any idea if there are any organizations interested in buying out the sAw roster? They are doing really well and I'm left wondering why there hasn't been any org to pick them up, considering the sAw organization has already stated they are open to offers for the roster
— André Jesus (@SaiborgYT) October 29, 2020
It's kind of tough in this online climate to ensure that a team would perform just as well offline as they are doing now. Even though we are generally stuck online still, that is what people are building teams for. So given the current economic climate, I just don't see it happening with any relevant organizations.
Any info os dead's new project? Does it include the former mibr core?
— Rian Dias (@riandias06) October 28, 2020
From what I have heard, it would include one member at most. I think the idea is to develop a bit of young talent with a small amount of veteran presence on-board. It's still early but what has been explained to me is promising thus far. Definitely something to keep an eye on.
What are your thoughts on the Mouz roster a few months in?
— Dracus_ (@dracuss_) October 28, 2020
Do you think that with them failing at the recent RMR event will lead to them considering roster changes?
I think it's too early to make a conclusion just yet. They got an unfortunate draw at DreamHack having to play Vitality and then a red hot OG. Their performance at ESL Pro League wasn't all that bad so I'd like to see Karrigan work his magic a bit more.
what do you think about the mibr standins
— alex (@guapoCS) October 28, 2020
I'll be honest, I'm not expecting much from them really. I think this is a temporary thing and nothing more. Hopefully, I'm wrong though and they get something going.
Do you see dexter joining an international team anytime soon or do you think he will stick with the Australian scene?
— jitz (@jyeetz_) October 28, 2020
Dexter has always confused me because I just cannot believe he hasn't ever received international interest from other teams. So I'm going to assume he enjoys being at home and/or playing with his current teammates. I do think though that he is one of the top pieces of talent any team could get. He has always been a great player.
Predictions for top 4 of Flashpoint 2.
— nice (@feelinc9) October 29, 2020
OG, Cloud9, FNATIC, and BIG. Nothing special from me.
Any news on some team interested in Luken? As he is now benched in Sharks
— Kokena (@kokenacs) October 29, 2020
When he was playing, his buyout was incredibly high. Maybe now, they are willing to lower it for teams who are interested. However, I haven't heard anything just yet.
It was mentioned on the latest HLTV confirmed that jkaem didn't take a pay cut after transferring to Apeks, so they seem to have pretty good funding in place so far. I was wondering if is there any chance Apeks buys out rain and/or hallkzerk to build a Norwegian super team?
— no (@paragonwow_) October 29, 2020
It is my belief they eventually aim to do something like that. I haven't heard that straight up, but I'm willing to bet that is the long term goal. They have the resources to make it happen for sure.