The news of racism from one of the TNC Predator players, Carlo “Kuku” Palad again found a bright spot. After news and confusion from Chongqing Major organizers about the presence of KUKU or TNC (3/12).
On (4/12), Valve decided to intervene in the steps and issues that hit the Filipino player. Actually Kuku has given an open apology through his official Twitter account. In addition to apologizing, TNC as the team that oversees Kuku has given penalties in the form of play penalties and salary penalties that have been deducted for charities.
As not enough, the Chongqing government is like closing the door as tightly as possible to the player.
Developer of the game Dota 2, Valve is required to go directly in solving the problem. Then, Valve finally gave his official statement in the case of Kuku. There are at least three points that can be taken from Valve’s statement regarding Kuku case, including:
- Kuku are banned from appearing in Chongqing Major 2019
- As a sanction, TNC will be reduced by 20% from the acquisition of DPC points while playing Chongqing Major 2019
- Without Kuku, TNC must bring a standing as a complementary player.
There are a number of considerations that have been investigated regarding the prohibition of Kuku performing in Chongqing Major 2019. Such as Kuku safety which is ‘disliked’ by the Chinese Dota 2 community.
For the second point, Penalties was given to TNC Predator because Valve saw that everything that happened both from the players and management was the responsibility of the team. In other words, Valve penalties amounting to a 20% DPC reduction are thins that TNC must accept.
Valve also said that Kuku was only banned from playing in Chongqing Major 2019. In this attitude, it adjusted to the International 9 event which will take place in Shanghai, China.
With this result, it is ensured that Chongqing Major 2019 continues to bring TNC as one of its participants. But without presence of Kuku in the offlane position of the team.
Many were disappointed by the response of the Chongqing city government and organizers in China. Even Paul “RedEye” Colliner asked Valve to form a rulebook to provide a clear plan. On the other hand, as expressed by GrantGrand, if the player makes a mistake and apologizes for his actions, he should be given a second chance to continue his career in the tournaments.
Do you agree with Valve’s decision? Or is this too much considering Kuku and TNC have done everything to apologize and not repeat the same thing?
