Masha  - Hello everyone who is watching the Natus Vinicere channel.  Today we have a visitor. Today we have a person who needs no introduction. But on the other hand maybe I need to introduce him to you.  He is a gamer, analyst, and commentator. Light of Heaven. We know him as LoH. Hi Dima.
Dima -- Hello Masha
Masha - My first question is, what I have just said, you have recently tested yourself in different areas as a gamer, analyst, and commentator.  Do you think there are any differences between commentating on live Dota games and commentating after the game?
Dima -- If we are talking about commentating, of course it is more difficult. You need to control your voice and it takes more time. And analyzing games is more intellectual work. You have to sit, watch the game, give it some thought, and then take your time and talk about what happened. Thank goodness there are four of us so I don't feel a lot of pressure.
Masha - So as you said there are four of you and most likely everyone has their own opinion about Dota. Sometimes you can hear the analyses of some of your collegues and you realize that you don't agree with what they are saying, or you are on the same level of play and you have the same thoughts.
Dima -- Most of the time if our opinions are different we take a break, move onto something else, and then go back to the first thing. So it seems that we are talking about different things but in reality we are talking about the same thing.
Masha -- So do you think Dota can only be explained in one way or is there some kind of scenario where people can analyze the game in a different way yet still be correct?
Dima -- If we are talking about the physical components most of the time there is only one way to analyze the game. However we have combinations that are very powerful. But if you are talking about "mind-games" that are dominating now they are like rock, paper, scissors. Here you have to understand your opponent better and then counter him.
Masha -- Here in the English speaking community and twitter, streaming is very popular. Not every person is on the same level or competent enough to judge the skill of the players.  Sometimes the person can say something like "Dendi made a mistake".  In reality he didn't make a mistake. It confuses inexperienced viewers. It may confuse viewers and they will say that Dendi made a mistake when he really didn't.  Is it important to our community?
Dima -- So far, all of the commentators are people who like what they are doing. They are not professional Dota players. So it is ok. People are commenting on the game based on their levels. And they are doing alright. The others who want to listen to detailed analyses can tune into our analytical studio.
Masha --So do you think a streamer has to be a showman, a guy that everyone likes, or a person who has a basic understanding of the game?
Dima -- I think you should mix it. As we can see, the most successful connections: LD and Merlini  casting in English. Or Wagamama + Tobi.  Not to mention China. So you can see both showmen and game analysts who each do what they should do.
Masha -- So you can often hear the question, well not very often, but people still ask if a girl can play Dota as well as a guy. We will try to avoid this question. Do you think girls can be an analyst and work with you guys and perform on the same level?
Dima -- In general, girls have equal abilities, as in real life, we see girls in almost every professional position. This has been a stereotype for at least the last 1000 years. I think it depends more on what the girl wants. But most of the time girls are more creative, and they like creative activities. Something like that.
Masha -- Don't you think that Dota is some kind of creative thing. For example: the draft process. Don't you see the creative aspect in this?
Dima -- I think so, if we are talking about the draft process, the ideas of what you have to do in the game is normal but you must also use your math skills, calculation skills, and something else. Here I think a man has the advantage.
Masha -- Ok. I have noticed and I think our viewers have noticed as well that since the last time we have spoken you have become more talkative. Can you tell us what influenced this? Maybe it is some kind of StarLadder magic?
Dima -- I have been studying in Moscow and training a lot.
Masha -- Can you tell us more about it?
Dima -- There are some people who know a lot. And they teach public speaking. So you go and learn from them.
Masha -- Do you think it connects to the fact that you started speaking in public more?
Dima -- I think that we communicate a lot in our lives so you should understand how to speak well. So it not only helps in Dota but in every other profession.
Masha -- I think so. Talking to people can help a lot. One of the last questions.  You mentioned different kinds of mind games and I know that you like all kinds of intellectual games. Now a lot of gamers and commentators are interested in the game Hearthstone.  Do you play it?
Dima -- Not yet.  Now it is only in beta. It might be out, it's new, green, and you have to deal with a lot of things in it. Plus there is a luck factor which influeces a lot the balance of the game.
Masha -- One more question. Recently one of the federal Russian newspapers reported that gamers start getting old at 25. They mentioned Star Craft players as examples. They found out that after 25 their reactions are not fast enough and players should end their gaming careers. Do you think this is true about Dota players or does this only apply to StarCraft players?
Dima -- It depends on the situation that you are in. If you are some kind of an Invoker player, it is possible because  you need to perform level corrections. But if you are playing as a hero with one button. For example:  Skeleton King - there is nothing more you need to do. So in this age I think you can still be a good player.
Masha -- Now we understand that when you begin to get older you should play with the skeleton king...
Dima -- Yes, and you should also live a healthy life. From Korean experience, there are 25 year old gamers and they are just as good as 18 year old gamers.
Masha -- So the matter is not about age but about the gamer. Thank you so much. We have talked about a lot of topics. We are going to wait for your great analysis and game comments. Do you want to say hello to your friends?
Dima -- Hello to all of my fans. Thanks to Starladder for inviting me here.  Thanks to WePlay for letting me come here.  I am going to try myself in different areas. Good-bye.
