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During the OG Monkey Business Aftershow at the Bali Major 2023, Tundra Esports coach and stand-in Curtis "Aui_2000" Ling was present for the segment, where the player discussed the controversial use of Spotify in one of the team’s games against BetBoom. He stated that the team was permitted to use Spotify on their PCs during the tournament.
In one of the team’s games Neta "33" Shapira was seen alt-tabbing to his playlist during a technical pause, which resulted in a draft penalty for Tundra. Despite their belief that Spotify usage was allowed, the organizers imposed the penalty, leading to further discussions within the Dota 2 community.
This was linked to the major controversy with Ivan "Pure" Moskalenko who was seen alt-tabbing and watching the livestream during the technical pause against Tundra Esports. This led to BetBoom’s 2-0 victory against Tundra to be reversed and the team had to play in the lower bracket, along with Pure being disqualified for the rest of the tournament.
Tundra Esports Fined for Spotify Usage
Aui_2000's statement, made during the Major stream and in conversation with Jake "SirActionSlacks" Kanner, sheds light on the team's perspective regarding the use of Spotify during matches at the Bali Major 2023. According to Aui_2000, the team was under the impression that they were allowed to use the music streaming platform on their PCs during the tournament. However, this perception clashed with the organizers' decision to penalize Tundra when 33 was caught alt-tabbing to his playlist during a technical pause.
Tundra Esports received a 30-second penalty for 33's actions during their match against BetBoom Team. In contrast, BetBoom faced a more severe punishment when Pure was spotted watching Aleksandr "Nix" Levin's livestream of the tournament during a pause in the game.
Aui_2000's revelation about Tundra Esports being allowed to use Spotify during the Bali Major 2023 has sparked discussions within the Dota 2 community. The clash between the team's understanding and the organizers' decision to penalize them highlights the importance of clear communication and consistent enforcement of rules in competitive esports.
