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Nov.3,2023
Despite the reduced prize money, it was revitalized by a porn star? For friends who enjoy esports, recent times have been a treat. Top-tier tournaments for "League of Legends" and "Dota 2," known as "S13" and "TI12," respectively, have been underway this month. While the former is still in full swing, the latter concluded yesterday with Team Spirit winning the championship against GG Esports, securing their second TI championship with a 3-0 victory. This ties them with OG as the second team in history to win two TI championships. This only highlights LGD's loss two years ago. However, the intense TI12 event didn't make "Dota 2" players happy; in fact, it left some feeling frustrated. This frustration stems from Valve's significant cutbacks to the Battle Pass this year. The "Battle Pass" in "Dota 2" is something players have looked forward to every year before The International (TI) tournament. It offers various in-game items and cosmetics, and 25% of the revenue generated from Battle Pass sales goes into the tournament's prize pool. Nearly all "Dota 2" players buy the Battle Pass, not only because it's affordable and comes with numerous rewards, but also because it grants them the ability to vote for all-star matches and make predictions about the event, making them feel more involved. But Valve took a different approach this year, transforming the in-game items that players used to get from the Battle Pass into personal page cosmetics. This move caused significant disappointment among players and resulted in a decrease in Battle Pass sales. Valve's decision not only led to a lackluster Battle Pass but also significantly reduced the prize pool for the TI event. On the first day of the Battle Pass's launch, it generated only $2.38 million. By the end of TI12, the prize pool had grown to just $3.15 million. This is a stark contrast to The International's historically high prize pools, which typically reach tens of millions of dollars. This year's $2.38 million opening was the lowest in TI prize pool history. It's clear that most players couldn't justify spending money on a Battle Pass with meager rewards. In addition to the disappointing Battle Pass, Valve's approach to this year's TI event has faced criticism on multiple fronts. The event's surrounding hotel environment and the atmosphere at the venue have been far from satisfactory. As a result, TI12 is considered the lowest-rated TI event in history, and Valve has become the target of player criticism. Just as "Dota 2" players were feeling disappointed with the lackluster TI12, a figure known as "Eva Elfie" stepped forward. Eva Elfie, a well-known porn star on certain websites, has her origins in the heart of Russia's Siberia, a beautiful town called Omsk. She officially entered the adult industry in 2018, and by 2019, she had her dedicated channel on one of these platforms. Her career took off incredibly quickly, as she amassed billions of views within a year and became one of the top performers, ranking fourth. Eva Elfie gained a significant following in the esports community, especially in the "Dota 2" and "CS:GO" scenes. Anyone who follows esports in the Western regions is likely to be familiar with her name. Since Eva Elfie enjoys playing games and watching tournaments, she often attends major events like The International. Last year, she caused a memorable moment at TI by showing up at the event venue bare-chested, carrying the "Aegis of Champions." This unusual move led to speculation that she had recovered the missing Aegis and was using it for a new film. Later, Valve officially clarified that it was a staff error, and the Aegis was safely returned to the hotel. In addition to attending events, Eva Elfie also conducts interviews with professional players during the tournaments. The fierce and ruthless professional players on the stage sometimes turn into shy individuals when interviewed by Eva Elfie. Her status as a "porn star" and her bold personality, combined with her sometimes rapid-fire questions, can catch even the most seasoned players off guard. This year's TI12 was no different, with Eva Elfie attending the event in person. After experiencing the poor hotel conditions and the lackluster event atmosphere, she made a bold decision. Eva Elfie announced that all the money she earned from her OnlyFans during TI12 would be added to the event's prize pool. She also promised to cheer for the event on-site in Seattle. Despite being unable to solve the hotel's problems, she felt that she could address other issues. She believed that spending $10 to watch her content would be a better option than purchasing an interactive guide with limited rewards. Eva Elfie's daring commitment during TI12 gained significant support from online users, turning her into a "saint" in the eyes of "Dota 2" players. Although Tundra, one of the teams sponsored by Eva Elfie, didn't make it to the finals, her decision to donate all her earnings from OnlyFans to the TI prize pool was enough to earn her the title of an exemplary "teacher" in many people's eyes. Unfortunately, this year's TI didn't see Eva Elfie once again raising the "Aegis of Champions" photo at the venue, making TI12 even less enjoyable, considering the existing issues. Regardless, Eva Elfie managed to gain significant attention through this move, and we hope to see more from this "teacher" in the future. To put it bluntly, do you admire her body or not?
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