4 Indonesian Dota 2 Moments that Shocked the Esports Community
# 4 Indonesian Dota 2 Moments that Shocked the Esports Community
The Indonesian Dota 2 community has always been a sleeping giant in the SEA Dota 2 scene, often playing second fiddle to the other well-developed Dota 2 regions like the Philippines, Singapore, and Malaysia. Despite this, their passionate community has remained loyal to the game and their home teams.
At long last, it seems like Indonesian Dota 2 is getting its spot in the limelight with multiple $100,000 plus tournaments and emerging superstar players all boosted by a niche yet massive local fanbase. As with any passionate community though, they’ve experienced many highs and lows. Here are four Indonesian Dota 2 moments that shocked the Dota 2 community.
## GESC Indonesia Dota 2 Minor Drama
In a country whose biggest event till 2018 was the Indonesia Games championship featuring a $35,000 prize pool in 2017, the announcement of the GESC Indonesia Dota 2 Minor came as a welcome surprise. Fans were ecstatic when Jakarta was announced as the venue for SEA’s first DPC event of the 2017-18 season. The prize pool was almost 10 times bigger than what local fans were used to and featured some of the best teams in the world. However, months later, reports surfaced that around $750,000 was allegedly unpaid to teams, players, and talent, which marred the success of the tournament.
## Ritter’s Return to Indonesian Dota 2
Ritter, a legendary SEA player in Warcraft 3 Dota, made his mark in the Indonesian Dota 2 scene by leading XCN to victory at the inaugural Asia Dota championship in 2007. He introduced Meepo to the pro circuit and later became part of Fnatic’s first-ever Dota team. Despite retiring in 2009, Ritter made a comeback in 2013 to play in the Asian Cyber Games, sparking one of the biggest shocks in Indonesian Dota 2 history.
## Boom ID’s Costly Mistake at the Bucharest Minor
During their first-ever appearance in a Minor, Boom ID made a costly mistake that left fans flabbergasted. In an elimination match vs. Team Team, Boom ID called ‘GG’ prematurely, not realizing that their creeps were taking down the enemy throne. This head-scratching move highlighted the immense pressure to perform on LAN.
## Indonesia’s First Minor Victory at Dreamleague Season 10
Indonesian superstars inyourdream and Xepher made history by winning Indonesia its first Minor at Dreamleague Season 10 with Team Tigers. This victory cemented their legacy among Indonesian fans and solidified their status as Indonesian legends in the Dota 2 community.
No matter how many more tournaments they win in the future, this first taste of glory will always hold a special place in the hearts of Indonesian Dota 2 fans, and inyourdream and Xepher will forever be bonafide Indonesian legends.
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