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DOTA: Puppey and Gunz of XsK Interviewed

By: Robby - Published October 15, 2007 at 7:23 PM EDT - Writer Archive
Rob Saylor sits down with two of the XsK stars to discuss their match against IGG and some upcoming tournaments
Team Xero Skill, more commonly known as XsK, has just come off of a strong win against IGG in the Clan Base tournament. GunZ stated "we played well and got a convincing win from the game." Pulling an unusual strategy for the game, Xero Skill still managed to win the game by a very convincing margin. Using Ursa in the jungle enabled them to gank, as well as get a heavy damager for their battles. Puppy said they used ursa because "They had no heroes to actually go against that hero. Ursa demolished most of the heroes." With this win over IGG, XsK is looking to be a strong candidate for the gold in the Clan Base Euro Cup!

Interview with Gunz and Puppey

XsK has just come off of a strong win against IGG in the Clan Base EC. How are you guys feeling?

Gunz: Pretty good, we played well and got a convincing win from the game. It was also good to play with mishanya in a serious game for the first time.

Puppey: And Ursa is my favorite wood hero, so tell the world to keep banning it.

I have not heard or seen mishanya before this game. Where did he come from and how long as he/she been on the team?

Gunz: Mishanya has only just joined the team and she is a really good addition because she can do alot of different things. She is Russian and was playing with Mage previously so is very experienced in competitive dota.

What made XsK decide to use Ursa in their lineup?

Puppey: Mostly the fact that they had no heroes to actually go against that hero. Ursa demolished most of the heroes. And ursa is pro man.

Gunz: Actually, I stole the idea from ars-art!

If I am a newer player and wanting to dominate with ursa, what are some tips and tricks you can tell me?

Puppey: Well, mostly the fact to not hesitate to attack with ursa. You must always attack the target completely. Or change your target and never go back.

Oh come on, that wont get me dominating! What do you look for and look out for while playing Ursa? What is your skill build?

Puppey: Fine. There is no actual rape skill build on ursa, Everything rapes with ursa. All you need is a lot of Hit Points and Speed or Dagger. And you can solo roshan at lvl 9

Has XsK been practicing an unique strategies to just blow the other teams out of the water?

Gunz: Well, we try to come up with new strategies not only because of the surprise factor, but also what is fun to play - and what works well in different matchups

Can you tell the readers the next unordinary hero XsK may be using?

Gunz: Hopefully templar assassin! I love that hero.

So does that mean XsK will be participating in the GosuGamers tournament?

Gunz: Yea, definately. We're trying to play in as many tournaments/leagues as possible, and 48b offers some really interesting strats.

Is the fact that there is no prize in the tournament a drawback?

Gunz: Well, obviously we would prefer there to be prize, But the fact that there is not a prize might make it more interesting. Especially because of the map version being used, as teams will be more willing to innovate.

I noticed that you guys have signed up for the TGL sponsored DXD tournament. What are your expectations of the tournament?

Puppey: I think the prize is a good way of attraction to DotA. And also we are looking forward to the tournament, since it is going to be competitive to us in every way.

Top Three Teams

Gunz: VP#1 MYM#2 SK#3

Top Player

Gunz: Vigoss

Puppey: SOYCD

Most Overrated Hero

Gunz: Silencer

Puppey: Shadow Fiend

Most Underrated Hero

Puppey: Ursa.

Gunz: THD

Favorite Player

Gunz: SMILEY(PITON)

Puppey: ARS-ART

I appreciate the interview, anything you would like to add?

Gunz: Miky is bad at ladder

Puppey: Dont maphack!

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