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Things have changed drastically since then, however, and with the current DPC\u2019s focus being on regional play, there are some issues the veteran is more than happy to highlight. \u201cI just don\u2019t like dragged-out leagues,\" Puppey said to Dot Esports. \"They are, in my opinion, pointless for Dota. Dota is a fast-paced game and things need to unravel fast, which is why I would say it is more tournament-based than league-based. I will always prefer a vibe where it ends in a week or, if it's a big tournament, two weeks but is constantly moving. I don\u2019t like waiting around and playing my next match in the next week or something like that.\u201d While he loathes the slow pace of the DPC, Puppey did credit Valve for shifting to a condensed schedule this season where Regional Leagues only take three weeks instead of the previous six-week format.\u00a0 That change to shorten the DPC season has also allowed for more third-party tournaments to be held during the competitive season despite not being officially a part of Valve\u2019s official circuit. The biggest example of this is ESL creating its own Pro Tour and tying it into the $15 million Riyadh Masters event that has emerged as a rival to TI.\u00a0 Even then, the DPC hampers certain teams\u2019 ability to enter non-Valve events and just isn\u2019t as fast or appealing to Puppey compared to the five-Major system in place for years prior, which he believes provided an \u201cabundance of tournaments\u201d that Dota players, fans, and organizers could get invested in.\u00a0 \u201cThat type [of format] allowed us to enjoy a lot of Dota in different places, playing tournaments all the time, and having a choice between watching this or that [event] every second week,\u201d Puppey said. \u201cI think once they implemented this DPC system, it just clashes with a lot of tournaments. It\u2019s still kind of lackluster, and everybody has kind of left the Dota scene in that [event] sense.\u201d\u00a0 Related: Dota 2 players share memories of the game\u2019s past with a haunting take on its future In regard to past formats, Puppey also noted that he doesn\u2019t like how the current DPC puts so much focus on the regional aspect of Dota rather than the importance of seeing which team is truly at the top at international events.\u00a0 Majors are supposed to be an indicator of the current state of Dota, with the top teams from each region clashing on stage meant to showcase the game at its highest level. For Puppey and several other players, the fact teams can lock in an invite to The International without needing to perform well at a Major\u2014or at least prove themselves through a qualifier\u2014is a sign that point distribution in the DPC is \u201cnot correct.\u201d\u00a0 In a way, Puppey thinks the DPC now shows Valve has settled on the type of representation it wants for Dota\u2014ensuring every region has a chance to showcase itself at that international level no matter what.\u00a0 \u201cI understand their motives,\u201d Puppey began, but added, \u201cIt is not right, but it is what they want. Right? They're doing what they want and making a system to reflect what they want TI to look like. 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Puppey knows the simplicity of those days is behind us, but the concept remains a potential out for what he views as a \u201cstuck\u201d system where Valve can\u2019t alter much in its current state.<\/p>

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