After the opening battle of MSI 2021 between DWG KIA and Cloud9 wrapped up, fans were treated to a showdown between the two Wild-card representatives: Detonation FocusMe (DFM) from Japan and Gillette Infinity from Latin America.
One of the most notable images in this matchup was the preparation of player Evi – the top laner of the LJL representative. He even brought a ruler to measure the distance from his keyboard to the screen, measuring the screen size to arrange his gear as accurately as possible.
If you pay attention, viewers could even see that Evi’s keyboard was wrapped in a protective layer. This moment immediately became the focal point of the gaming community.
Jokingly, it seems that Evi is putting all his “resources” into this confrontation, as DFM’s goal is nothing less than to secure a victory against their most evenly matched opponent in Group C.
However, for those who have followed professional League of Legends for long enough, many viewers may notice that this seems to be a manifestation of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder – a psychological symptom that many gamers suffer from. This syndrome causes players to have the tendency to want everything to be “absolutely perfect.” If there is any detail that deviates from their usage habits, it leads to symptoms of restlessness and anxiety.
Even Dopa and PawN have been confirmed to suffer from this syndrome. Dopa once shared that he “lost his mind” when the mouse he had used for years suddenly broke, and he was not accustomed to using a new one. Meanwhile, PawN also struggled to cope with this psychological symptom. It is very likely that Evi is in a similar state.
Back to the match, after measuring thoroughly, Evi showcased his confidence by choosing Akali in the top lane to face Gnar from INF. Despite the challenging matchup, this player performed his role very well, achieving numerous kills and out-farming Gnar during the laning phase.
Unfortunately, even though Evi secured an advantage in the top lane, DFM could not maintain the necessary composure and made critical mistakes, allowing INF to turn the tide and claim victory in their debut match.
Losing to INF, DFM faces the risk of going “empty-handed” in the first round of Group C, as their next two opponents will be DWG KIA and Cloud9, teams that are significantly stronger and the Japanese representative is considered to have no chance of winning.