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In a recent livestream hosted by streamer Janne "Gorgc" Stefanovski, professional Dota 2 player Oliver "Skiter" Lepko made a special appearance to join in the casting of the Dota Pro Circuit (DPC) Western Europe (WEU) 2023 Tour 3 Division I games. As the duo settled in for an evening of thrilling matches, the topic of discussion shifted toward Entity's support player, Dzmitry "Fishman" Palishchuk, who seems to have garnered a fair share of negative opinions from the community.
Surprisingly, Skiter revealed that he had only positive experiences with Fishman, despite hearing about his reputation as a troublemaker. Gorgc, on the other hand, admitted to having a history with Fishman, with past verbal arguments during pub games.
The Conversation on Fishman: Gorgc and Skiter's Insights
During their lively livestream session, Gorgc and Skiter engaged in a conversation about Entity's support player, Fishman. The duo shared their contrasting experiences with him, with Skiter expressing positive encounters while Gorgc hinted at past conflicts. This exchange shed light on the intriguing dynamics surrounding Fishman's reputation, leaving fans curious about the community's perception of the player.
Skiter expressed confusion over the contrasting experiences he had with Fishman, as he had only encountered positive interactions. This prompted Gorgc to suggest that Fishman's behavior might change based on the context, speculating that Skiter's positive encounters could be attributed to his victory at The International 2022 (TI11). Skiter, uncertain about the current state of their friendship, admitted to being unsure. Gorgc agreed that Fishman exhibits selective kindness, being nice to those he chooses to be.
Fishman's Beef in the Dota 2 Professional Circle: Past Encounters
In the past, Fishman, the support player for Entity, found himself caught up in several controversies within the Dota 2 professional circle. Players like Sébastien "Ceb" Debs and Neta "33" Shapira shared their perceptions and the beef they have with Fishman. Ceb recalled a ranked match where he teamed up with Fishman and Daniel "Stormstormer" Schoetzau, shedding light on Fishman's penchant for harassing and taunting teammates, only to portray himself as the victim. Meanwhile, 33 accused Fishman of deliberately throwing a game to boost an opponent's MMR. While attempts were made to address these issues and mend fences, it remains evident that Fishman's behavior during ranked matches had stirred negative sentiments within the Dota 2 community.
The conversation between Gorgc and Skiter regarding Entity's support player, Fishman, offered intriguing insights into the player's reputation and the dynamics surrounding his interactions with fellow professionals. While Skiter shared positive experiences with Fishman, contrary to his troubled image, Gorgc hinted at past conflicts and verbal arguments during pub games. This discussion raises questions about the community's perception of Fishman and the varying opinions players hold about him. As Fishman continues to navigate the Dota 2 professional circle, it remains to be seen how these interactions and controversies will shape his future in the competitive scene.
