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Tundra Whitemon at BB Dacha: What team he wants to beat?

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Tundra Whitemon at BB Dacha: What team he wants to beat?

As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent in Dota 2 battlefields, I must admit that my admiration for Whitemon has only grown after this exclusive interview at BB Dacha Belgrade 2024. His candidness and humor are as refreshing off the field as they are fierce on it.

As a devoted fan, I’ve recently had the exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the life of Whitemon – a name synonymous with Dota 2 excellence. In an exclusive chat at BetBoom Dacha, he opened up about his potential future steps (though it seems there might be some playful misdirection regarding retirement and singing). Let’s explore this captivating journey together!

For Tundra Esports, the Group Stage of the BetBoom Dacha (BB Dacha) has come to an end, securing them a spot in the play-offs. This means that Matthew “Whitemon” Filemon can relax knowing his team has made it through. After participating in the PGL Wallachia S2 event with temporary players, Tundra’s squad is now ready to perform at their best. And their strong performance is evident from the results they have achieved.

Through FISSURE, we were fortunate enough to interview Whitemon and discuss his career, navigating games with an understaffed team, and the rival teams he’s excited to face in Belgrade. But it’s not just business with Whitemon – he’s a lively character and a favorite among Southeast Asia (SEA) gaming enthusiasts. So, it was delightful to delve into his lesser-known persona that often gets overshadowed by his competitive matches.

Tundra Whitemon at BB Dacha: What team he wants to beat?

Tundra Whitemon full interview at BB Dacha Belgrade 2024

This is the first time we’re seeing the new Tundra, but you’ve been part of previous versions. So, what’s the deal? What’s the biggest change with this new team?

It’s been too short a time for us to get the hang of things. We’re still in the process of becoming acquainted. So far, we’ve just been chatting, trying to understand each other better, discussing game strategies, characters, and such. I believe it’s best that we start playing and give it our all first.

I’m jumping straight to this one. You have quite a few videos singing. Why?

Initially, whenever I competed in SEA rank games, I’d team up with a group of Filipinos. One of them suggested a song, saying it was great. I gave it a listen and found myself appreciating it. Consequently, I started listening to more Filipino music. Then, Kuku urged me, ‘Whitemon, you have to sing this one; you’ll become very popular!’ I agreed to give it a shot. Upon listening to the song for the first time, I thought it was simple enough to learn. However, I had no idea what the lyrics meant. After posting my performance on YouTube, he informed me that the words were explicit. [Laughs] So, in a way, I got myself into a bit of a predicament!

I never would have known!

Absolutely, here’s a suggestion for paraphrasing your statement: “Indeed, watching the responses was delightful. People commented things like, ‘You’ve got great promise!’ However, I’m not entirely convinced about that myself.

Are you going to sing something else soon? Do you want to spoil it?

“I think for now, I’m retired from singing.  I cannot do that anymore.” [Laughs]

Fair enough! You said this happens on stream. I want to know your opinion on streaming and being a pro player. How do you find balance?

If you enjoy leisurely streaming from time to time, that’s perfectly fine – perhaps during breaks or when there are no tournaments or practice sessions. Since I return to Indonesia for vacation, I stream occasionally as it allows me to make the most of my free time and relax a bit. However, as a professional player, I don’t believe streaming daily is advisable.

So, 10 years from now, if you retire from competitive Dota 2, would you become a streamer?

[Laughs] “Maybe. We’ll see!”

You look like a guy with a sense of humor. So, who else on the team would you label as funny?

As a gamer, let me tell you, Moonmeander’s got a wicked sense of humor. However, I’m not sure if it’s appropriate to share our humorous banter here. [Laughs out loud] We often joke around about certain characters, yes, heroes, and sometimes… well, you get the picture!

Okay, okay, don’t share anymore! Changing topics: After playing in three regions, what’s the highlight about each one of them for you?

I must say, I truly enjoy playing games in Europe because the pace is faster and they usually focus on team fights after gathering their items for a late-game advantage. In contrast, Southeast Asia tends to play more slowly and strategize for team fights. However, North America excels in objective-focused gameplay, but if their timings are disrupted, they struggle to adapt. As such, Europe is my preferred region.

So, my last question is: Last time you played with Tundra, you got third place. But this was with stand-ins. Now that you have the full roster, is there any team in particular that you want to get revenge against? Doesn’t have to be a team playing this BetBoom Dacha.

I’m open to facing a variety of strong opponents, such as the Gaimin Gladiators, Team Liquid, and BetBoom Team. As of now, we haven’t had the opportunity to compete against or practice with these teams.

Can I ask, out of curiosity, why not HEROIC?

Indeed, we’ve faced defeats at their hands no less than thrice. However, the notion of seeking retribution isn’t something that resonates with me. They’re currently performing admirably, but my aspirations lie beyond them, targeting even more accomplished teams.

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