Dota<\/em> knowledge is nothing to scoff at. Image via Ceb on Instagram<\/figcaption><\/figure>While Ceb is the leading light for the team, Ari did enjoy filling the role of guide while OG was in the UK. However, his attempts at introducing them to the UK\u2019s beloved pastry giant, Greggs, were foiled by his manager\u2019s poor judgment. \u201cThey didn\u2019t seem impressed,\u201d he admits with shame. \u201cMy manager gave them one of the bean and cheese melt pastries, and I think that\u2019s a horrible thing to do. That is the last option you should choose, and they really hated it.\u201d As many Brits would agree, Ari proclaimed the steak bake as the ultimate Greggs snack, lamenting that his manager didn\u2019t opt for one of the higher-tier options. <\/p>
ESL One Birmingham will conclude with BetBoom facing Falcons in a dominant position after a dominant tournament run. Teams will now continue the road to Riyadh and the Esports World Cup, accumulating points to secure their place in competing for their share of the cumulative $60,000,000 prize pool\u2014with Ari and co. looking to secure their spot as well.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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In an exclusive interview with Dot Esports, British Dota star Ari explored how the team built a stronger mentality, improved their performance, and made mistakes in a Greggs store. Unsurprisingly, Ari was showered with love from his home crowd, an experience he described as 'weird,' 'strange,' but, ultimately, 'fun.' The player also expressed his delight at the relief from jet lag and long travel times. However, these benefits didn't overshadow the intensity of the game. As Ari put it, \u201cOnce you\u2019re in the game, it\u2019s just the same thing. You\u2019re just in the game\u2026 You don\u2019t really think about winning. You don\u2019t really think about the stakes. You just think about the game in front of you.\u201d Debates about the home-crowd buff aside, it's clear that despite missing their chance to take the trophy, OG and Ari have gained valuable experience.\u00a0 ESL One Birmingham\u2019s opening stage saw OG claim the top spot in Group B through consistency, winning one game against Xtreme Gaming and drawing with their other opponents. The team suffered no series losses until they faced BetBoom in the upper bracket semifinals, and they bounced straight back in the lower bracket quarters by dominating G2.iG.\u00a0 \u201cIf you do well in a tournament, especially a major one like ESL Birmingham, it gives you a baseline for going forward. You can think, okay, we did well here. Why did we do well here? What can we repeat? That gives you the groundwork for going forward to future tournaments.\u201d Ari was optimistic about the challenges to come: \u201cIn the end, it\u2019s the system that makes you good\u2013the structure that you have in your team. If we have built your team well for this tournament, then there\u2019s no reason why we can\u2019t bring that to future tournaments as well.\u201d\u00a0 OG didn\u2019t snatch the ESL One Birmingham title for their efforts, but their performance still warrants recognition. In their lower bracket semifinal best-of-three with the Falcons, the team claimed a win in game two, bitterly fighting to survive in the tournament while exchanging taunts and jibes, displaying cohesive communication and a healthy team dynamic all the way until they ultimately fell short.\u00a0 OG has consistently worked towards this dynamic, according to Ari. \u201cSome teams just take longer to click than others. We\u2019ve had a slightly rough couple of months,\u201d he admits. \u201cBut, I think now it\u2019s coming together. We\u2019ve improved our structure over time to make things easier to learn and connect better as a team. We\u2019re in good shape.\u201d Ari\u2019s confidence in OG is further boosted by his respect for his team captain, Ceb. With two wins at The International and countless other tier-one trophies, Ceb\u2019s 13 years in Dota 2 are a clear asset. \u201cHe wants to lead us. He\u2019s very good at bringing us back to earth and focusing on the game,\u201d Ari explains, painting Ceb as an almost parental figure.\u00a0 While Ceb is the leading light for the team, Ari did enjoy filling the role of guide while OG was in the UK. However, his attempts at introducing them to the UK\u2019s beloved pastry giant, Greggs, were foiled by his manager\u2019s poor judgment. \u201cThey didn\u2019t seem impressed,\u201d he admits with shame. \u201cMy manager gave them one of the bean and cheese melt pastries, and I think that\u2019s a horrible thing to do. That is the last option you should choose, and they really hated it.\u201d As many Brits would agree, Ari proclaimed the steak bake as the ultimate Greggs snack, lamenting that his manager didn\u2019t opt for one of the higher-tier options.\u00a0 ESL One Birmingham will conclude with BetBoom facing Falcons in a dominant position after a dominant tournament run. 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