How One 500 IQ Play Created Dota's Greatest Dynasty

[@769_tYu]

TI 8 was literally an anime, a historic story of E-Sport, a real life movie. Dang, that was the best TI ever

[@nightnight-d1r]

Lol this channel milks OG content so bad. OG not relevant anymore, they lost to Tier 3 team

[@blobs819901]

​@@nightnight-d1r doesn't change the fact that TI8 was the best TI that ever happen and the TI8-TI9 OG roster was the most entertaining team to watch ever.

[@Pangster]

​​@@nightnight-d1ryea they did. Not gonna deny but it was a different roster. The way the OG(see what I did there) OG got put together in TI8 is straight out of a movie.

[@769_tYu]

@@nightnight-d1r Ngl I watch True Sight of TI 8 more than 5 times lmao, from different channel/commentary. Milk all they want, I welcome it. Greatness ought to be replay many times.

[@jamesaditya5254]

@@nightnight-d1r somehow this invalidate their history of being one of the most dominant team?

[@11TheDark]

the concept was "he had no buyback" and he was dying and if he dies and enemy pushes(which they did), he cannot be there to provide the hits/defend * you cannot sell any items you have while dead * you cannot sell any items if you are not close to a shop and on top of all the macro things he had done. there was one other concept missing. "he was building butterfly(core item) which is only missing 1 piece which is worth 900 gold" when he was dying he was thinking if he has enough gold for buyback : the answer is no he had 1k, does he buy the 900 gold item to complete the core item : the is answer is no (in which most people even in high level gameplay they will fumble and just buy the item before dying, coz dying will cost you gold aswell) while thinking of those, he was trying to finish the creeps while running away, he was macroing an illusion, selling an item, checking if the gold was enough for him to buyback. and he had to do it in just 1-2 seconds. the best part about this story is that no one knew about it until the event was done. Some people on reddit posted about it as no one noticed it, not the pro players, not the casters. not even the very team itself. He just did it and thinking maybe it was just a normal day for him to do that. He wasn't even bragging about it. he just said "I got buyback. Sold some sh*t."

[@jamesaditya5254]

King being casual, "yeah I just did that and won TI"

[@supesulgi]

@@nightnight-d1r It's not about the current OG though. This TI8-TI9 Roster is the best team to ever touched dota at the time. Milk it all they want because fans and non-fans will watch it regardless because on how ridiculously good their TI8 run is.

[@nunyabz9494]

@@nightnight-d1r OG back to back TI champs, so tbh, the moment is there, and we are talking about that moment and not present. lol why am i seeing you comment the same stuff in different comments LOL

[@xwxyz]

@@nightnight-d1r milking or not. who cares? they just made me remember this TI and now i want to watch the True SIght again. ohhh good ol days.

[@pencilswordfish]

@@supesulgi Yeah what an obnoxious comment. It's like saying "bro this channels is still milking Evo Moment 37 hurdur Dargio isn't even relevant anymore" Like who cares, we're just talking about a single moment in time when it happened.

[@dankvada4588]

that TI8 script couldnt have been written any better. most epic esports tournament

[@levisamom5069]

I also love how everyone got their time to shine and prove the doubters wrong... Topson in game 1 against eg, ceb and ana in gf game 4, jerax in gf game 5 and notail's win against eg and just the whole tournament in general proving his worth as a leader

[@MiguinGineer]

*Most epic dota tournament

[@thecipher8495]

@@MiguinGineer with the amount of money in the line, it was a really epic esport tournament, coupled with IRL drama with previous teammates (one that was a longtime friend), ana and topson proving to the doubters that they can win Internationals and the Grand Finals moments/casting

[@MiguinGineer]

@@thecipher8495 Flowers and Friendship

[@ExzcellionGamma]

​@levisamom5069 don't forget n0tail making anyone trapped in his Sprout in G5 Finals a living hell.... especially Maybe's Kunkka.

[@rikisanity6045]

Ana will always be remembered as the best part timer in the world

[@heikousenken]

yeah! no doubt! and he did it twice in a row!

[@myathtet4429]

he got the highest paying part time job on the world lol

[@catedoge3206]

lol

[@sokipper2007]

That should be on the Guinness World Records 😂

[@Mije101-bz8ph]

The TI8 run was like a movie; the team was torn apart a little over two months before TI and had to rebuild. n0tail was washed, ceb hadn't played in years, ana was a young kid that choked under the pressure, topson was a high level pub player whose weird hero picks and item builds weren't supposed to work in tier 1. They had comeback after comeback against the best teams in the world, including a massive 25 to 7 kill differential, and thousands and thousands of gold deficit in game 5 of the grand final against a monstrously stacked Chinese team, and they overcame it all. The best story in esports history.

[@andreaskarlsson5251]

Yup yup! Always think of the Mighty Ducks or somet similar 90s family live movie by disney xD

[@asmodean7239]

Like anime story. If that would be in some series we would say that this is unrealistic, lol.

[@androwwsarnejo2635]

Especially, they came from Open Qualifiers. Almost didn't make it. 3-2 Win. on Game 5. Totally, a cinderella story.

[@blobs819901]

​@@nightnight-d1rI just see you copy paste this comment on another comment lol, we found Fly fans here 😂

[@DGraze]

and the one who gives mental support and stability to the team are jerax !!!

[@invdem1138]

TI8 was like a 12 episode anime, and TI9 was just an OVA where the group just having fun and stomping everyone for the last time 😂

[@rainierterucha8907]

TI6 IS season 1 TI7 season 2 TI8 final season TI9 OVA

[@JoshuaDomingo-ow2sn]

defeating team liquid just for fun and money 😂🤣

[@jachcoff]

ti9 wasnt even close, they just pug stomped everyone

[@LZBruh]

@@jachcoffit was, the lgd series was close

[@neonnftz]

I need those days back so badly

[@seventhheaven7594]

everyone: ana 2 billion iq genius ana: idk wtf is going on i cant even see my own hero💀

[@arvincaryfadero6407]

hahahaha wtf genius Ana god

[@valentjulioo]

wake up guys, another OG's TI8 TI9 runs video just dropped

[@michael22000]

😂

[@michael22000]

Now we go back to the True Sight's video. 🤣

[@trollinggaming9903]

And it's gonna be the about the most broken hero iteration of all time. OG.ana IO carry.

[@arturleal3329]

bruh the accuracy

[@StarScreamix]

And i'll watch every single one

[@dabeeeeeed]

It has been more than 5 yrs since this play yet more videos are still being posted. Trully a legendary series. This OG roster is the best.

[@jungLMAO]

Time to watch TI8 truesight for the nth time.

[@orbis17]

time well spent

[@toddtownsend9050]

Fun fact. Because the TI's were within a year of each other, Ana was the highest paid sportsman in Australia.

[@elvere31]

All though he had a short career compared to other players, I'm willing say Ana is the greatest player that has touched Dota 2 to this day. He peaked like nobody has and just walked out of the scene through the big door. Truly, an esports legend.

[@bellkranel2698]

Him and Miracle

[@praenidd]

@@bellkranel2698 if I remember correctly, Ana is back to back champ while miracle only has 1.

[@alncdr]

I remember w33 and miracle being nothing more than top MMR midlanders and dayum look where they arrived

[@coolgate3872]

I can feel the geekiness of Dimitri for dota on this video. I swear he's like my favorite guy on thescore esports to narrate anything especially if its something he is passionate about. Keep dota vids coming! and potentially DEADLOCK too ? in the near future?!

[@thecipher8495]

They said there's no lock, just dead, but we'll see

[@afterthought3109]

You know someone is a legend when we haven't heard from them in years.

[@aaronmcconkey1062]

Sound mad

[@waddles4560]

Or the fact TI is supposedly his part time job. Or that one time he turned a support character into a carry.

[@RealTaIk]

He will forever be a legend just because he has been absent most of the time but still won two TIs

[@jamesaditya5254]

@@RealTaIk he also plays little to no pub games IIRC, dude won TI, retired, came back in time for another TI, won it again, retired 2.0

[@singlerlim5086]

damn

[@perlitoavila7616]

Best and closest TI ever. The story and drama. The best friend betrayal. The team rebuilding. The unknown pubstar topson. The pro scene comeback of ana. The crawl from open qualis to close qualis to securing a spot. Fighting their way in groupstage to securing upper bracket. Going against rival EG with your 2 old teammates in which 1 is your best friend and winning the series with emotions high. Going against the favorites and surely the giants in psg.lgd and somehow upsetting the series. Then once again fighting for the aegis with that same giant in which are more prepared and compose. From making a comeback in that game 4 to even the series with clutch plays after plays then somewhat making another amazing comeback at game 5 after a team wipe at bottom lane in which ana made another clutch play by survivng with a TP to base before the curse killed him. Such a wonderful TI and series. OG really has a story to tell. That roster has their own individual story and them coming together was written in the stars. What a team.

[@svir4351]

Q

[@gamesnstuff657]

Ana is one of the God's of DOTA 2. That whole tournament is worth going back and watching. It was the peak of TI. This video makes me nostalgic for DOTA, I don't play much anymore these days. It seems like DOTA 2 players have forgotten how to have fun, and are more worried about their teammates than they are playing the game, which curbed my enthusiasm for DOTA, but it will always be considered one of the best games of all time in my heart. Lakad matatag! normalin normalin.

[@fhsd1998]

Ana is the God of DotA, not M-God (Miracle) but the God of DotA. The chinese DotA community gave him that name.

[@Gdg195]

no

[@JuliusCeaser_]

​@@fhsd1998everyone deserves their roses. You don't need to put down miracle to praise ana. They both are legends of the game.

[@kojiee4793]

@@JuliusCeaser_ he not putting miracle down lol cause chinese dota community really gave ana the moniker of god of dota

[@jwinterspring]

TI8 and 9 were peak. Especially 8. All of them had their own spot light, one way or another. Jerax's "Savior" moment, the "Ceeeeeeeb", ana's "500 IQ buyback" Topson's overall performances (that Invo vs PL, the AW with Jerax on the defense, etc) Notail's micro sacrifices (like that simple creep taunt for the backdoor protection). You guys can comment more highlights. I kept on coming back to those battles and learns something new that they did, even small things that still amazes me till now.

[@jamesaditya5254]

TI8 is like when you play a RPG the first time, TI9 is playing it a second time knowing all the OP builds and it almost felt like a cheat code

[@gjlipana881]

Notail Microing his NP creeps to body block kunkka on that roshan fight while Ana's ember was murdering the rest of LGD's team in game 5 is so underappreciated.

[@LakersReaction]

TI9 GodSon Gyro diffusal

[@heynavs]

The balls Topson had when he got shredded with Invo mid and then the next match against the same team decided to play it again and freaking carried.

[@galisingtamad4629]

Just to be clear - jerax sama is god himself but that savior moment you mention should be topson and ana last stand moment coz it just cringe me out whenever i heard that line 'the savior of OG" LoL its 2ND SKILL + ULTI? like duh topson and ana making these split second decision and god tier mechanic skills and the savior is what jump echo? No hate on jerax sama i actually believe he is up there among pos 4 gods but please stop saying savior

[@klskl1]

Ana will be remembered for selling his items, true carry

[@heynavs]

under appreciated comment

[@martconrad]

It has been 6 years and this still gives me chills. TI8 is the best TI ever. Involving real life and in game sacrifices!

[@TheAvengerShadow]

I find it interesting how some people think this is easy, but they don't realize what it's like to perform that move under high pressure with such high stakes.

[@ciaojay7025]

And the balls selling an item that is needed for your next build. He has enough gold to finish his butterfly but decided to sell talisman of evasion is such a huge sacrifice

[@TheAvengerShadow]

@@ciaojay7025 Yeah, that kind of gameplay really answered the question in my head: "What is a high level of dota." Making that split second decision to sacrifice a core item in order to help team mates fight was a really great decision. I mean in my bracket it wouldn't really matter as the greed always takes over 😅

[@nox22119]

​@@TheAvengerShadow At low bracket players don't use buy backs at all.

[@ragingtomato04]

In a span of 5 seconds or so, he calculate how much he need for buy back, sold two items, grabbed the bounty, micro his illusions, switch his threads. That's not easy even it it's just some random pub game with no pressure.

[@Rustyrobes]

I was there at the event in Vancouver. PSG fans were so loud.. it was crazy!!! The run was epic as all hell. I remember that Ana death.. and saying to my buddy beside me. He has buy back, we are still in this. Not even realising he sold an item for buy back. Epic

[@IzmGunner01]

Always here for the Dota content, thanks for keeping it alive Dimitri!

[@bumberosietecrs9831]

it has been scarce men :(

[@anhnamtrieu4714]

I don't even play Dota 2 but my friend introduced it to me through OG's TI8 run. I really have to say that Ceb is that one friend that everyone needs in their life.

[@Domiinthehouse]

Tbh played dota for over 15 years from very early warcraft frozen throne days..never seen anyone sell an item to get buyback while enemy is about to kill u.. that too in a professional set up..that was clutch..at that moment even the commentary didnt notice .

[@ZeRasseru]

That fight for top rax was clutch. EVERYBODY made it work. Manta-Deafening Blast-Force staff-Call. That's the kind of fights that wins you titles

[@Jacob447]

More dota videos please

[@pr3stine557]

This segment is literally, LITERALLY made for this moment.

[@imperialbananas]

Thank you Dimitri for some long awaited Dota 2 content. Much love

[@infinitygauntlet101]

Ana selling items, Ceb's Axe call and Topson's diffusal gyro are one of the most game changing factors in the history of E-Sports. This team doesnt rely too much on meta like most teams nowadays. They play with the weirdest and most fun strategies and dominate every single match that they can play.

[@veev969]

I'm so glad you guys are talking more about Dota lately. Thank you for these videos!

[@carebeyan]

ti8 was unreal. it’s goosebumps after goosebumps just remembering about it.

[@aleksiz15]

TI8 and TI9. Arguably the top 2 TI so far.

[@monkeydog8681]

TI7 man. Miracle's first TI. He fucking carried his team. That was the TI where I learned you can healing ward while doing an omnislash.

[@ameame32]

​​@@monkeydog8681Yeah TI7 was fun coz of Miracle it was basically a Miracle- Show but TI8 is just peak cinema it's literally a fictional plot just like Faker's Pro LoL run I won't believe that shit if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes

[@paulbryan_photo]

@@monkeydog8681 nah ti8 ti9 GOAT!

[@alduininthecaac]

TI 8, TI 3, TI 10. That order.

[@nalo1728]

the 500IQ play Ana did was quadruple his winnings when he went all in on Bitcoin/Etherium back in 2021 . the kid is pretty much set in life.

[@Ukiyo213]

OG era was so great that we still talk about it and still feel the same feeling over and over again. Truly an absolutely amazing era

[@freddypyotr3771]

Ti7 to Ti 10 was peak Dota for me. Either the storylines were good or the Finals were great. Ti8 and Ti10 had epic UB finals and finals, all going the distance, all close. Ti10s last game was so great, both teams allowed each others's best strat to see who's really the best. LGD was allowed to pick Lycan and Tiny, while Spirit got their Bane and Mag. Just a bit sad that LGD was on the losing end of both tho.

[@chrysalis_R]

OG made dota buff fountain, remove shrines, nerf so many heroes LMAO

[@roneyguha]

Great to see some Dota content after so long.

[@bumberosietecrs9831]

me too., just here for dota content hehe

[@eleyc]

Best thing about breaking down that play was that they never got to interview ana about it, ask him what was going through his mind at the time or whatsoever. We just have to live with the fact that he did it, it went well for them and we can only assume whatever he was going through during the game 😂

[@KidJV]

4 years later we still talking about ti 8 OG run and it will still continue to be talked about for years to come.. flowers and friendship

[@imbatman5882]

It doesn't matter if OG are trash now. There is no denying what they did in TI 8 will forever be one of the greatest esport Cinderella stories ever.

[@livinghell27]

Not only did this comment sorta contradict itself, its very stupid too. Lmao😅

[@rhythmiccamp7680]

The TI8 and TI9 OG roster is untouchable. They're basically god-likes at that point of their careers. They will forever be cemented as one of the greatest teams.

[@weebhousewife]

TI8 was so Michealangelo that even after 6 years , no matter what version of documentaries I watch , it still give me goosebumps

[@Kazuma0915]

TI8 was a movie a freaking movie. Its not just that the theme color for ti8 but the whole run of OG that year really speaks that its OG's time and no one can take it from them.

[@timometsanoja9666]

The TI8 run was something that will probably never happen again. Team that was pretty much deemed to be one of the teams who doesn't get to play on the main stage to going on to win it all... A team with a failed carry in Ana and a weird dude from Finland as they mid lancer, basically two of the most key roles in the end game. It was incredible and beautiful. It was a great time to be a Dota fan!

[@stefansamoyloff3866]

OG remains the only team in DOTA, the only team in Esports, to win a 5 game series and a championship despite losing every game. I was there. There was never a second at any point in the finals the crowd felt they were winning. This play with the most obvious, but it wasn't the only time it looked like OG had just lost the game but then something no one really understood happened that kept them in it. People were leaving their seats because the game was over, only to have it go on another 20 minutes and OG turn it around. It was like watching a CS:GO match where every map started 15-0, but the final score was 17-19, 16-0, 16-0, 17-19, 17-19. Just unbelievable.

[@petaludas88]

Ana , what a memorable play this will be remembered

[@deolic]

Today is the 6th anniversary of that play. Great time to relive that moment!

[@f2pgamer828]

The articulation of this feature is amazing. A Very descriptive step by step and a well-written flow as if this was a high end documentary series. Please release this same format on their 2nd TI win - I will be here for it.

[@Fishmanistan]

I am not making an attempt to take anything away from Ana, but it needs to be mentioned how much of a positive influence Ceb/FuckingMad was for his team.

[@amplesstratleholm7609]

Without Ceb (strategic core), Notail (emotional ground), and RoRo (their psychologist), Ana who's seen as mentally fragile could've broken down, and Topson could've been Flopson on his first(!) tournament.

[@lyonvensa]

So true. As much as I hate Ceb ever since TI9, no one can deny the massive impact he has in building his team, particularly the younger Ana and Topson ever since he was OG's coach

[@syafranmuflih7139]

FuckingMad already retired. He was their coach. And he cane down just to be a TI champ. Perfect teams right there

[@BammyReal]

Add Notail's mindset.

[@寿司食べたいな]

I love this specific iteration of OG. There will never be another.

[@sokipper2007]

Of course it's Ana, the TI Champion Part Timer.

[@ldioneil07]

The one and only ti I have attended and boy what a great one. The first ti OG really pop.

[@RandoMattz]

Years may pass and stuff be forgotten but that Fly decision will always be in my top 10 anime betrayal moment.

[@Mach1019]

TI8 and TI9 were the best years of DoTA in terms of storyline. The dominance, downfall, betrayal, rebuild, cinderalla, greatest finals of TI history, and the whole team returning from a break just to win another TI was magical to say the least.

[@weivu]

still chasing such entertainment highs to watch every year. Truly an honour to be graced by the humblegod

[@MauMainAja001]

The way he make decisions in critical time that make him a different from another carry. his a legend and make TI8 is the best TI in Dota2 history in my opinion. they deserve to win! sorry for my bad English :)

[@berryesseen]

This is without doubt top 5 decisions made in the history of Dota. It's not a gank, not a big black hole, but just selling two items.

[@Joyexer]

To me TI8 is a one in a Trillion moment in Esports. Something truly special. It is what got me into Dota. It is as legendary as Evo Moment #37. It is what Esports is all about for me! The soul of Esports!

[@usotutu]

The fact that the dude didn't even told his teammates after the game is absolutly insane. I imagine the team afterwards like "ana, bro, that was insane" and ana just "yeah, no biggie". Best carry in Dota history.

[@melome7147]

the duration of the video and the buyback gold needed for ANA, very nice 16:04 = 1604 gold

[@bobetpalma5120]

That moment selling the item on secret shop just to be sure he have money for buy back is the moment Ana become god of all the carry.

[@akosirobinnn]

great vid, man! OG's TI8 run is truly legendary

[@joshwaciantardrums]

It's been 5-6 years since this team disbanded and I'm all for the Goat OG content

[@silva29]

Dmitri and epic esports content. This is what I subscribed for.

[@HellGatyr]

video : ana Phantom lancer galaxy brain IQ is hype ana : i can't even see my own hero

[@GearDiego23]

AFTER FKING OVER A YEAR WITHOUT ANY DOTA 2 VIDEO FINALYY!!

[@Nominokoni]

TI8 is pure cinema 🔥 My favorite Esports team ever. Every single one of them had their legendary moment on that one Final Series.

[@gyaldentamang4985]

TI 8 OG story is what makes me believe that there will always be light at the end of the tunnel.

[@delta1019]

this shit was peak and imo no esport will ever top pro dota and TI moments like this. so many levels, so many variables.

[@timlauron4813]

13:39 me every clash

[@daghetto101]

teamfight*

[@sishisonson12322]

​@@daghetto101 its a filipino term bro

[@2Sor2Fig]

OG winning this one is tie first for my favorite ESports moment. Can't choose between the Ceb scream and Tokidos "video games are great" speech after his first Evo.

[@jonrorybapilar5794]

TI8 is the TI of comeback but TI9 is TI of dominance

[@StarScreamix]

This and the Daigo parry are the best moments in all of esports history.

[@pseudonym9215]

This move is the reason why i became a fan of Ana, the man has got some insane game IQ

[@MrBozuu]

That play to me is the same as sacrificing the queen for a pawn lined up to recover the piece. I know there are chess masters that have practiced the maneuver, but holy hell, when you're in a game for the chance to claim history and multi million earnings, the rush of adrenaline must have felt like saving a school bus from an army of bullet trains. If you haven't seen a bullet train by the way, there's a nifty search bar waiting to show you.

[@Cpp2012-ts8xq]

The story and the whole ti was awesome. Thanks.

[@Gallade400]

It's these little but legendary moments that make TI8 *so damn inspiring*

[@harmonheinrichdevera7245]

Because of this i am now re watching (for the nth time) the TI8 and TI9 run

[@jacexperience]

The Cinderella story of OG!!! Still giving me goosebumps to this day. 🥰🥰🥰

[@Itsanotherprankbro]

Notail was underrated. He wasnt the best in the team. But he built a team that has good chemistry. On top of that he believed in those players that others dont. Like miracle, topson and of course ana.

[@wiselettuce8715]

Dimitri is a master of hyping of people and moments. The way he described things makes you appreciate them even more

[@Captain1nsaneo]

Watched it live, immediately recognized what he had done. Absolutely brilliant.

[@moocowandsnake]

Ame was the mvp here, he waved inside helping OG win.

[@christianjamesquinto]

The legendary thing about this is that they made a video about the play, inviting casters, players, etc. to comment about the legendary instance that lead OG to victory, and ana is just chilling not knowing what the fuck is going on.

[@MZero-zf7io]

"I got buyback. Sold some sh*t", said by the legendary humble bit.

[@taylorswift281]

It's been a while finally you've uploaded some dota 2 esport content 😊

[@TRUCKER0204]

I watched that 5 crucial game and it was amazing. The best story and history of DOTA

[@farhanaziz1332]

Thats clutch play u never find in other games, thats why i love dota

[@bataabataa5269]

He also switched tread from agility to strenght when he saw tusk. And after all of that happened he tried to switch back to agilty for escape but he died

[@skar9556]

What everyone doesn't realise is that LGD's downfall in game 4 started when Ame bought back even when his team was retreating and there was no fight to be had (see the situation at 13:23) Because of this buyback, He didn't have a buyback during the Cen call moment which led to LGD losing 2 sets of 'racks and eventually, the game.

[@livinghell27]

It's the best TI run ever. Nothing compares yet. Not even that other team with 2 wins, too. They are my GOAT team in Dota as to T1(zofgk) is in League.

[@Tinhow]

Ana is, without a doubt, one of the best Dota players I have ever witnessed play.

[@izmemarc]

ti8 actually what got me playing dota

[@gjlipana881]

TI used to be so special man. God I miss the DOTA craze in my country. Now, I barely hear about DOTA news anymore.

[@oldman7408]

this is truly "every second counts" moment

[@amoss.7796]

The original OG days will never be replicated ever…. Those guys were just different… It’s like they just turn up for a big bang annually and then disappear

[@chefkhepri2268]

The script writer for TI8 needs a promotion

[@MartinElmenzo]

I remembered screaming for the Ceb call. But the Ana sell item show was the coolest play ever. 😁

[@masterchiefy830]

This is the GOLDEN AGE of DOTA........ everything was Beautiful...... the MONALISA of DOTA ......

[@ArjunPatel-tf1cq]

This Chanel posting a dota2 video, the glory days are back, hopefully