OG will play with Aramis in the first week of WEU DPC Tour 3 as Taiga steps back due to private issues.
Moments before OG's first match in Tour 3 Dota Pro Circuit (DPC), the organization announced that its pos 4, Tommy "Taiga" Le, will not be able to participate in the first week of DPC. Old G's current pos 4, Adam "Aramis" Moroz, filled in his shoes during the first series against Tundra Esports.
OG posted the announcement yesterday. It disclosed that Taiga can't play with OG in the first week due to a "private issue". Aramis answered the call for aid last minute.
Due to a private issue, we will not be playing with Taiga this week. He will instead be replaced by a stand-in for our upcoming DPC matches. We will face Tundra later today with Adam "Aramis" Moroz instead, who kindly agreed to help us at the last minute.
Another stand-in affair for OG as Taiga steps back
OG has continuously faced roster issues where a member can't participate due to certain reasons. This time around, Taiga will be absent due to undisclosed private issues.
Aramis had stood in for OG in their first DPC match of Tour 3, where they squared off against a lethal opponent, Tundra Esports. Despite taking the first game, OG would eventually lose the series 1-2.
As the announcement highlighted Taiga's absence for "this week", he'll likely be away from OG's series against Quest Esports (former Ooredoo Thunders). This matchup takes place on May 17, 2023. It is not confirmed whether or not Aramis will play for OG in this upcoming match or if another player will fill in the role.
You can find the full WEU DPC schedule here.
A rocky road to TI12
The stand-in issues could potentially affect OG's placement in WEU Tour 3. This is concerning as OG has yet to collect enough DPC points for a direct invite to The International 2023, TI12. As for now, OG is at 16th place in the 2023 DPC ranking, with 404 DPC points. The team will need to grab a top 4 placement to not only grab plenty of points but also make it to the Bali Major. This is the third and final Major before TI12 begins.
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