Mikoto: ‘I was promoted to the best team in Europe for this season, but I refused’

Midliner of Talon Esports Dota 2 lineup Raflai Mikoto Fatur in an interview for DLTV.org shared why he was the only member of the old roster that did not move to Aurora Gaming.

In addition, he said that he wants to play in the same team with cybersportsmen from the CIS. 

[Question: You have played for Southeast Asian teams throughout your career. Do you plan to play in other regions? If so, which one?] I would love to play in another region, especially in Eastern or Western Europe. 

But I felt like I wasn't playing well enough. I felt I didn't deserve it. Some teams invited me, but I just didn't think I was good enough. Maybe this year, if I play well throughout the season, I will get into a European organisation. CIS teams usually only take players from CIS. I would like to play with some cyber sportsmen from this region, but I don't think they will agree.

[Question: Were you invited to European teams?] Yes, I was invited to the best team in Europe for this season, but I refused.

[Question: What happened to the old Talon roster? Four players moved to Aurora Gaming and you went inactive] I had some problems in my life at the time, I just didn't want to play. I needed a break, that's why I left that lineup.

In November 2023, Talon Esports announced the disbanding of a Dota 2 roster that included Nyengnara 23savage Tiramahanon, Anucha Jabz Jirawong, Vorvavit Q Mekchai, Chan Oli Chon Kin, and Mikoto. All players except Fathur later joined Aurora Gaming.