The team consisting of Panix, Enemy, RevaN, Voy, Alive and Gimliiiii (their coach) found limited success recently as they finished 5-6th in Season 7 of the Pro League, only managing a lonesome victory over Team Oplon during the whole season. Following this, the team was invited to DreamHack Austin 2018 as one of only five non-American teams in attendance, however once again achieved a disappointing result after failing to win a single map.
Since these results, however, Mock-it has seen one significant change in the form of Alive entering the team to replace sNKy. This change has obviously treated them well, as they managed a series of upsets by eliminating both Millenium and Team Vitality -- the two favourites to win the Cup -- to take the title for themselves.
Mock-it Esports’ route through the Coupe de France 2018 bracket via Liquipedia
We spoke with Mock-it’s team captain, Dimitri "Panix" de Longeaux, to discuss these upsets as well as other recent changes to the team:
Your team managed to beat the French teams of Vitality and Millenium upsetting many people’s expectations. What changes have you made since last season to achieve this?
The statistics for Mock-it’s 2-0 victories over Millenium and Team Vitality
Alive recently joined your team to replace sNKy, how did you come to this decision and how did this affect your team?
“In certain casts, there's been errors regarding our roles. Enemy is the Lead In the Game. He is mainly helped by Voy, and even Alive who is fond of making strats. Enemy launches the main call and makes the final decisions. But we all give ideas and calls.”
You are now a two times French Champion; as a Swiss yourself what does this Cup mean for you?
Mock-it Esport’s receiving their Coupe de France 2018 Champions trophy
Which teams most surprised you in their performance?
The statistics from Mock-it Esports verses the recently acquired amateur team of Mock-it Academy
Last year you won this Cup while under the Team Vitality organisation, the same org which you just played in the final. Did you have something to prove in this matchup?
The core of Mock-it Esports winning the Coupe de France 2017 while under the Team Vitality organisation.
You played DeathroW twice in the tournament, losing 2-0 on Saturday and then winning 2-1 on Sunday. What adaptations did you make between games?
The statistics from the two head-to-heads between Mock-it Esports and DeathroW
Going into Season 8 of the Pro League on Thursday, your first game will be a rematch against Team Vitality. Can we expect another strong victory for your side?
Thank you to Panix for the interview; you can read more about the tournament here and about the cup results here. You can catch Mock-it Esports’ next game against Team Vitality this coming Thursday at 19:00 CEST with them playing again on Friday at the same time against i don’t know.