Valve have postponed TI, and suddenly the Dota community is learning how much its dependence may or may not hinge on it happening. T1 isn't going to LoL worlds, either, and that's a bit of a surprise, considering their storied franchise history. This is an esports-heavy episode, as we continue to talk about the post-COVID nature of LAN competition and how the esports ecosystem may suffer for it.

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Intro music: "Sleepyfish - Velocities" - https://chillhop.ffm.to/velocities.owe