ohnePixel on DRILLAS: "Initially, I didn't even think I would be so involved"
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ohnePixel on DRILLAS: "Initially, I didn't even think I would be so involved"

Popular streamer ohnePixel has signed his lineup and become its coach at the Perfect World Shanghai Major 2024: Asia-Pacific RMR in Shanghai. His goal is to support players who might otherwise miss the chance to participate in the Major. In an interview with HLTV, he shared plans about the future organization, management in DRILLAS, and issues within the lineup.

Participation in RMR

Known German streamer ohnePixel decided for the first time to become a team coach, supporting the DRILLAS team at the Asian RMR. The team, led by Woro2k, successfully passed the open qualifiers, defeating opponents like Onyx Ravens and NOM.

Management and Coaching in DRILLAS

Before the trip to China, the team held a bootcamp with BIG Clan, where ohnePixel took on organizing logistics, meals, and contracts. Initially, he planned only to stream the matches, but soon the players asked him to become a full-fledged team member.

Honestly, at first, I didn't think I would be so involved. But now I'm here with the team, and I really enjoy it. I didn't expect professional players to welcome me so warmly
 

Issues with the Lineup and Player Replacement

A month before the start of RMR, the team parted ways with AMSALEM due to a conflict of roles, as Woro2k mentioned. Whether this is the case is unknown.

One of the issues after AMSALEM's departure was the inclusion of four Europeans in the lineup for the Asian RMR, which received a negative reaction from some fans. However, as this complies with the rules, DRILLAS follows the established norms.

We are just following the rules. People might disagree, but we are playing by these rules. If it's not liked, I understand, but we want to give the guys a chance
 

Plans of ohnePixel

For ohnePixel, supporting the team at the RMR is just the beginning. He expressed interest in creating or managing his own team in the future, despite the challenges and stress he encountered.

Of course, I want to own a professional team someday, but for now, I need to find the right balance between streaming and management. It’s my dream, but it requires more resources and people to avoid overload
 

Upcoming RMR

In the first match, the DRILLAS team will face Lynn Vision, where they will fight to advance to the main stage of the Major. Apart from these two teams, the tournament will feature: The MongolZ, FlyQuest, GR, Rare Atom, TALON, and Alter Ego.

SOURCE - HLTV

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