In the exciting world of competitive gaming, one player stands out: Ammar ‘ATF’ Assaf, the rising star of Team Falcons. ATF’s journey from a newcomer to a seasoned competitor is very inspiring. ATF discussed his mindset, team dynamics, and the challenging landscape of DOTA 2 in an exclusive interview before DreamLeague 22.
In a question about his teammate from Team Falcons Stanislav “Malr1ne” Potorak remarked that he gave only 10% effort during their recent victory in Dubai, ATF said they didn’t need to be at 100% for that tournament. He hinted that he is saving his best performance for Dream League.
In a comparison of ATF’s current Team Falcons with his previous teams, OZ, Nigma, and Quest, he said previous team members were the same age as him. However, Team Falcons has a unique dynamic and significant age gap between members, which is a different experience for him.
ATF provided insights into the removal of DPC (Dota Pro Circuit) by saying it didn’t impact him personally and will bring more opportunities for LAN events. According to ATF, it might be a problem for newcomers because they won’t get the chance to play in Division 2 and have to prove themselves.
About the best regions in competitive gaming, ATF said Western Europe is dominant, but MENA (Middle East and North Africa) is catching up. Also, ATF sees PSG Quest as a strong team that can compete with the best. In a question about his trash-talking behavior, ATF said it’s his strategy to tilt opponents, especially when he was younger. He acknowledges that it can be divisive, but he will continue taking this chance to win.
When asked about Valve’s ban on Smurf accounts, ATF said he liked it and it would level the playing field for everyone. Also, players should be accountable for Smurfing because nobody enjoys this. Additionally, ATF said he doesn’t fully understand the Overwolf and Overplus programs, but if Valve prohibits them, they should be banned.
When ATF was asked to express his thoughts about his criticism of having a limited hero pool, he said that winning is his priority. He believes that if only one hero can win his game, then he will play with only one hero. Also, he expresses his interest in adding Beastmaster to his hero pool.
Additionally, ATF chose OZ and Team Secret as his favorite opponents in the upcoming tournament. ATF expressed his gratitude for fans’ support and promised them more victories. Also, he warned his opponents by saying that they would be coming for more wins.
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