The Story of The International

In the pursuit of greatness, we are asked to give our lives away.
To relinquish our time. Our energy. And our bodies. All to reach the top of our chosen field.
To become the greatest to have ever lived. To become a champion.
In Dota 2 that pinnacle is The International, The biggest esports tournament on the planet.
This is the story of teams risking it all for greatness. The story of people laying everything on the line for the privilege of hoisting the ever-elusive Aegis of Champions in front of thousands of fans.
This is the story of The International.
Written by: Keith Capstick (@KeithCapstick)
Edited by: Miles Hackett (@miles_hackett) and Daniel Cole (@RandomTens)
Narrated by: Daniel Rosen (@Daniel_Rosen)
Music used under license from Associated Production Music LLC (”APM”).
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[@marvinchu765]

I don’t even play dota 2 , but damn this is quality content

[@dejantamindzija7749]

Dont even think about trying, it will eat your nerves away if you ever think about playing ranked games

[@felathar1985]

Let's see... play dota but don't take it too seriously. Mute everyone. I'm 3200 hours in and trust me. Best game I've ever played.

[@ivanjuayan6808]

Dota2 Golden Rule : Mute your teammates.

[@Alpenmagier]

mute players that derserve it and dont just mute everyone from the start... dont be childish ! be a teamplayer

[@QuanHoang2x01]

Fabricio Osuna just 3200hrs? Those are newbie number =)))

[@E_Clip]

Seriously, Valve should start hiring you for TI's to do content for them. Your ability to tell a story and play with our emotions is unparalleled!

[@619BadDog]

Dimitar Venov score e-sport will be competing with S.A.Slacks if they do content for Valve. But the winner will always midormeepo XD

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Dimitar Venov Without a doubt

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[@derpmcherp9881]

Our Father, Who glyphs in heaven Godlike be thy Name Thy MMR come Thy balance be done in RL, As it is in DotA Give us this day our daily mango And forgive us our feeds, As we forgive those who feed against us. Lead us not into salt But deliver us from HoN or LoL For DotA is the Kingdom of The Balance and The Power forever and ever Gaben.

[@vinceramcesoliveros6739]

Glory be to GabeN, to Icefrog, and to the holy fEEd, Abed.

[@dehr365]

Gud shit right there

[@jqa16]

Nice blasphemy still funny though

[@troy10troytroy]

So anyone else interested in this religion? Wheres the registratiom?

[@jdeltwoone]

it actually starts with Our Icefrog...

[@pd8049]

0:30 - 1:00 In just 30 seconds they show the magic of TI

[@Microphunktv-jb3kj]

dota in general.. nothing like that in LoL or CS:Go scene (the drama,excitement,the plays..), eventho i follow out of curiosity all of them... (used to play classic cs back in the day in a semi-pro team (1998-2008) in the sense that what meant pro team back then... discovered that some noob 9y old kid i trained have become a cs;go pro player... pretty cool to see all those years wasted in cs became handy & passed on some knowledge to a aspiring kid)

[@carldimayuga6419]

i was waiting for this. take all my likes.

[@Showdownxlm]

TI6 Story should have been told from the Wings PoV imho. Many consider that team the strongest team ever at a certain meta, and they came in as a huge underdog aswell.

[@aidin_alimsyah]

I actually consider the DC journey, even though they lose in the final. But the game againts EG is all in all the best 4 me

[@jerbjerbjerb5912]

ti4 was the super team dk choking hard. ti5 was the cdec cinderella story. ti6 was wings with the most entertaining doto and the roster doesnt even have established name. just solid strategy, beautiful executions and diverse drafts they rarely pick the same hero twice iirc

[@MySicknezz]

Totally, Wings story was amazing, they came out of nowhere just a couple of months before TI6, they won some tournaments and their drafts where completely unexpected every single time and the execution was amazing, players and casters said that "Wings were playing in their own meta" TI5 focusing on EG's story is kinda understandable since they won the tournament tho...

[@jdmd3247]

Wings path was clearly amazing, but gotta say, as every goddamn chinese team a boring boring playstyle, yeah they got the versatility and the unpredictable draft, but in game their playstyle was boooring af, no agressive plays in early, highly priority in the carry space, and a quite defensive mid even with heroes like Invoker or Storm Spirit that tend to be agressive. Not a bad team, but definately not the best of all the TI champions

[@ImMaika]

lizz Y sooo because you think that they play what you call typical boring chinese Dota they were a “not a bad team”

[@richardliew91]

Being a fan of e-sports, video editing and documentary, this has to be, your best quality content. Dota 2 fans will appreciate this, hope the e-sports industry too. This has to go into a television!

[@tnightwolf]

I honestly dunno why, but Dota, and specialy TI!...they convey so many feelings, it really feel like a travel, an overrall sense of achievement or failure! Pure and raw PASSION!... A "path"!...and, not trying to be biased here, but to this day i still haven't found another esports and game like it! It's like if you could condense express and convey your own very primal feelings and emotions through a videogame and a true celebration of the best every year! To me it's like the World Cup, but every year! I may have some doubts about tomorrow, but i know for sure, i'll play and watch Dota till i die!

[@derwydd5703]

I'd say CSGO for me. I'm a CS player since I was 3, and for me, Majors are just everything. I know what you mean, a single game could define so much things, and there are no words to describe so. I love Esports, and even if I don't understand Dota, I know it means a lot, not just for the industry ( raising the bars for other games ) but also to the fans, all the histories, the legacies. And Dota has the best system of them all. A sort of World Cup, in where teams either survive or are left to rot in the deepest pit of Hell. Dota will always have a place in the Hall of Honor of modern videogames. It's set the standards for many years to come, and hopefully, it'll never stop being awesome. ( I watch it from time to time anyways ) I'd love if CSGO was like this, instead of 2/3 Majors, only 1, with this type of system... glorious.

[@jdmd3247]

Dude there is no esport that can even express the quantity of emotions and passion give to the community, and not just the community, the other esports community. Knowing that CSGO, HotS, Heartstone, Overwatch and even some League players watch TI is something that any esport can't show and the fact the sacrifice for a tournament like ti requires for the player not just for the money, for the honor to be known as the best team in the world. Trust me dota is one of the unique esport where the a huge amount of players doesn't play for the money, the play for honor. Dota is and it will be the most important and influent esport in the world no matter what, if u play it or not

[@FromGroundUp1]

Awesome job man!!! I'm glad you decided to make this video despite the chances of not getting a lot of views from it. This may not garner a lot of views but you gained my respect for doing this with the necessary details. Once again, awesome job!!!! P.S. - Now I just want the main event to start so we could get ourselves some awesome dotes!!!

[@Qu1ntus_]

We have been waiting. And you guys have always delivered. Liked it already before even watching lol

[@careylocklear3659]

Eugene Dizon k

[@SassanCool]

You always deliver such quality content. Your videos are so well composed, written, edited, EVERYTHING IS AMAZING *AAAAAAAAAAAAAAH*

[@BansheeTopG]

Every time I wanted to give up on this game, every time I wanted to quit .. I just watch all your amazing videos to hype me up and that teaches me not to lose hope because someday I will see myself in one of these stories. The music that were played, the words that has been said, the tone of commentating just to keep up with the scene in this video are enough to open your DOTA and start finding match. Masterpiece.

[@calugcug21]

That was such an awesome video. TI, where dreams are either made or shattered. Where superstars become legends.

[@jvdeocampo9483]

as expected to the channel that brings so much hype for the upcoming TI8. even with a lengthy video, you guys made me enjoy watching it as a Dota 2 player. time, talent and effort must have been poured a lot to make this possible. you deserve all my commends.

[@mskain4896]

That's it for CDEC in TI5? As an NA Dota and particularly EG fan I loved seeing the focus on EG for their top 3 finishes in TIs 4-6 (and am glad for the omission of their embarrassing early exit from TI7) but EG was not the only story of TI5. At the very least you could mention that CDEC was not one of the Chinese Juggernauts, but a little WILDCARD team that had never even won a tournament--not one as a team, not one by any of their players--until they stormed through to the Grand Finals of the International. It wasn't a super-close GF but they were still only a few breaks away from being the Wildcard team that won TI as its first tournament win.

[@MrRafting]

they didn't even do much about Wings who were 5 literally unknown players who won ESL One Manila and then got last place at the following event, Manila Major, stayed together, fought in the CN qualifier, won it and showed up in style at TI

[@nobblkpraetorian5623]

MrRafting and then they're fucked by the Chinese esports organization...

[@fajaradi1223]

I understand what you meant to. But mate, this video is half an hour allready.

[@corneliaedgerton3595]

Exactly! I mean it's understandable that they focused a bit more on western teams, but omitting the performance of CDEC in TI5 and Wings in TI6 is just ridiculous... especially for a video titled 'the story of the international'... these teams are the best part of the 'story'

[@izumikonomi3320]

I think this is because how secrrtive cn dota is so its kinda hard to get info for those teams

[@ginogenuine]

Didn't notice miposhka's name being mentioned here 27:20. From being one of Liquid's foes in TI7 to now being the captain of the TI10 champions. Salute!

[@amatusanathema]

Jesus man watching "the play" sends shivers down my spine. Goosebumps brrrrrr

[@justinvalbuena5933]

Amatus Anathema PATIENCE FROM ZHOU HAHAHA

[@vincentsimbol7251]

Never pull a Tidehunter CC with an Enigma and Rubick around in a teamfight. NEVER.

[@graze1177]

I shivers from the beginning till the end. The memories, the caster, the crowd, the old HUD :')

[@michaleandmore5111]

This is the video, we needed and deserved and you guys, gave it all

[@elciogan4864]

I m in tears dude, stop making those vids so god damn epic man..

[@veev969]

Every video published by this channel is some of the best content for e-sports here on KZbin. Must take a lot of work, you deserve the praise.

[@bookslug]

There is tears in my eyes, all those memories, thank you theScore.

[@astuatri8854]

Ahhhh, those old TI days. Started watching dota seriously because of Dendi. Miss you so much Dendi :(

[@serifcetinalp7176]

Very nice presentation. It felt as if I just rewatched all of the internationals. I love this channel!

[@Skia-kw8dh]

you know what? i am quite proud of myself for being one of the first subscribers of this page. i remembered it was still 15-20k subscribers and look at you now nearly a half a million already. please continue to make good videos guys. and more viewers/subscribers to come.

[@nathanmena2973]

Nice Video. It included some great content. Keep it up.

[@christianbriones7698]

The crowd chanting Kuro's name always gets me. Nice job in making this video.

[@Sartiup]

Had goosebumps watching this. Great vid!

[@magdev0]

This is amazing. Thank you for making this video

[@Blizzarde]

Wow I will be honest. What I saw was far FAAAR from what I expected. This is some TOP quality and experience mate. Amazing job. Please keep this updated. Add OGs story from TI8 and keep updating this with every new TI.

[@Jadeiscute132]

I've been watching video's from your channel for like a week now. Can't stop to watch more coz you've been making this amazing content. From CSGO to Dota. Great work! Keep it up 👍👍👍👌👏👏👏👏

[@Theonly1matt]

This had everything in Dota. I have 11000 hours on Dota and I have seen every moment on this and it makes me so happy to see this.

[@namelessjuan4696]

Jesus Christ 11 thousand hours lmao

[@idkwhatimdoing4801]

God dammit i only have 5.4k, you sir have beaten me when it comes to hours.

[@rrrigil]

6k hours since august 2013, using key to playing, all server still combined. pudge bug by navi, alliance navi el classico, mushi am overrated, all for love.

[@rrrigil]

you can still play that in arcade by the way lmao good times

[@Fluskar]

jesus fucking christ guys...

[@lemueljohnsison6934]

This gave me chills and goosebumps TI8 Hype!

[@Tohkii_0h]

The intro so inspirational and have really boosted my confidence when I’m playing the game “In the pursuit of greatness we are ask to give our lives away to relinquish our time,our energy and our bodies,all to reach the top of our chosen fields,to become the greatest to have lived and most importantly to become a champion”. Those very words are what reinspired my love for the game and for Esports as a whole

[@murcielago7247]

I'm not really a fan of Dota but this is for damn sure a well told, quality story. Such a gret video!

[@rodderouge2841]

Godamn that was good , this is the best way to get the hype Into the TI8 knockout rounds . soooooooo excited ...

[@DavaiPlays]

Great video, really apreciate that type of content

[@doggieGZ]

Keep doing what you do. Seriously, keep doing what you do.

[@jamesaditya5254]

Great job you guys, always delivered on the quality of content you worked on. I was even tearing up near the end. What a great narrative someone's salty about their favorite SA team that went home yesterday and took it out by dropping a dislike lol

[@Minecraftsomebody]

This channel has the highest quality content I've seen in a bit, especially when it comes to gaming. You deserve many, many more views.

[@BananRadar]

I don't think I've realized how long this game has been a part of my life or how many memories it's created, until now. This is the best video I've seen in a long time and it left me with this empty feeling inside. Good thing the games continue tomorrow... Amazing stuff 11/10!!

[@adzperez4345]

Gave me chills. Quality content!

[@idontwantone132]

You guys really do go above and beyond with the videos. I've learned so much shit from the mini-docs. I hope they do a competitive call of duty one

[@namelessjuan4696]

Outstanding quality!

[@gotivanmomak]

U got timing almost perfectly to upload this video! Congratz, liked like always. lakad matatag!!!!

[@Raven-zj7rz]

hii ive been waiting for this😊

[@jolesgarcia4812]

Holy shit man. Great great content! As a Dota Fan/Player who has played for almost 12 years i got dem feels in this video. Damn im old! Keep it up theScore!

[@bitx4441]

32 mins. of watching felt like a minute. FeelsGoodMan

[@09artix]

Dayum soo much emotion in this vid the passion on the game...this is why dota is still my number 1 game....

[@Zoomscoping]

Still remember my first set I ever watched of Dota 2... TI3 Finals. To say the least, it has made me a forever fan.

[@emkaaycsgo6738]

THESCOREESPORTS NEVER FAILS TO DELIVER. LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH. keep creating content. (more CS ones though haha)

[@kkrstudios]

Damn. TI3 finals game 5 still gives me goosebumps to this day

[@johnjaypagilagan3256]

Goosebumps, goosebumps everywhere. This is why we love dota2

[@xhal55]

this channel really never fails to amuse me.

[@rhettskiegreen]

Rip NAVI. still praying they make some sort of comeback to the esports dota scene.

[@use.me.as.a.dislike.bottom.]

Rhett Green widout dendi navi is jst an regular team for me

[@heitorvrb]

Na'Vi was the closest we got to a sports team fanbase in e-sports. I still remember the original TI1 roster by heart: Puppey, Dendi, XBOCT, LightOfHeaven and ArtStyle. It was the perfect combination of freshness, playstyle and, obviously, them winning it all.

[@rhettskiegreen]

Heitor, Can't agree more!

[@supersaiyanjin2199]

tbh all navi fans even myself still watch navi games just to see if they will be truly back or not with or without dondo

[@user-ut5to8dp3i]

theyre going to TI9

[@dlwlrma_77]

my dudess... This gave me chills , woaw Best video in this channel 👑 Pogchamp

[@peepoNuggie]

THE best and most informational video of Dota 2s esports scene even outdoing Free to Play by Valve themselves

[@itachiuchiha3329]

Your voice is just so damn good delivering messeges. And that quality content so amaziiiinnnnnnnngggg loving your video.

[@CristianMalaquias]

You guys deserve millions of subscribers.

[@jhamezsky]

I did not realize that this is a 30+ minutes video...the content is so amazing that I feel like watching a 1 minute trailer, good job sir :D

[@davedoe5537]

I knew I wanted to play this game more seriously the very first time I saw The Play in one of your older dota videos. Still one of the best channels for Esports storylines, want to see one on some of the salt, drama and betrayals in the dota scene.

[@Alpenmagier]

awsome ti so far i cant wait for the group phase today

[@rionaldivickysyanturi1893]

This content make me so hype bro, i like it

[@whiteblueization]

Amazing as always ! :)

[@carlofajardo74]

Two thumbs up! Great work!

[@bilalalhudaybi880]

amazing video!! keep it up man

[@forbiden8093]

this video gives me goosebumps..

[@badtimeblimmy]

That introduction sent chills down my spine. What a video

[@lLukasaurus]

Thanks..... it was awesome

[@619BadDog]

Righy momentum you guys upload it before main Event of TI8 You guys earned my respect and I'm never regret subscribes your channel since last year

[@kylemichel3006]

In tears.

[@kalistovazquez9339]

You should do a video on Wings gaming and what happened. Great video and a good way to revisit the legendary TI’s

[@zai6373]

teary eyes dude.....

[@butthead1535]

The hype!!!

[@jrodartec]

Some Chinese teams (like IG in TI2, CDEC in TI5 and Wings in TI6 deserved much more attention. Anyway, thank you for the great quality content. :)

[@MAJORp121]

I can’t wait to watch esports with my kids like I watch football with my dad. The games that you remember. Boise St. vs Oklahoma, Fiesta Bowl 2007. EG vs Ehome G1 TI6.

[@chrisb364]

I actually saw Dendi today filming something for the International at Granville Island in Vancouver, I was sort of amazed at first. The guy is truly an amazing player and individual.

[@MarkJaycobCasera]

Best E-Sports channel. Hands down.

[@johannesreus5154]

guys this is by far, BY FAR, the best thing you have done this far. i cried lol

[@edwardprakoso1453]

Man tears coming in

[@nyef9573]

ti3 goosebumps every time

[@ZETxZ4]

Just in time to a hype for The International 8, perfect.

[@jols6439]

This never gets old

[@icet7092]

You could make an hour long movie and it would still be impossible to do every team, every storyline justice. So for a a 30min video this is awesome.

[@SpongeKiller42]

I don't even like Dota but this is some top tier content. Good shit.

[@jorjicostava1839]

I watched twice. now i cant sleep because of the hype

[@mr_D3LTA]

The words said about Dota in the last minute of this video are legendary!!!!!!

[@rizkimisbahpratama268]

hey dude, HEY!! those gosebumps man,, you feel it ? cause i FCKN FEEL IT !

[@jamalismcast]

I knew this channel gonna upload something about TI

[@tehpanasmanis5662]

Jamal hasbi only for ti

[@nazgul9538]

@Alfi lol they upload other games too..

[@mayukhbhattacharya6760]

the content-Beyond Godlike..

[@SenseiRaichuss]

Standing ovation from the "crowd" ... it's freaking 100 people

[@ghastlyshimmer]

Every TI mentioned. Sends shiver down's my spine

[@Ahmed.lionsheart]

I remember Ti6 because almost everyone was picking Shadow Demon and then using disruption to create illusions. Then they sit back and send the illusions to the high ground to chip away at the towers. Games went on for so long.

[@johnwick6536]

Sadness and emotion

[@jashalipin1699]

This is a great video ma friend

[@zainur-]

I waited four fking years for this moment

[@darksideofthesun929]

I'm watching this in August 2020...I miss TI so much...

[@SWAMPLIFETERRY]

I produced music for dendi vs the AI for TI7. Was one of the dopest experience to be there live

[@svenmojopin3403]

Good job’s👍

[@jeanneandrenicolibriones6732]

Nobody can still do the fountain hooks more better than Dendi.

[@levisamom5069]

Probably because it was immidiately patched after the tournament