Interview of OWA [Mineski]

9731 times Written by: Jai Mendiola on 2012-04-09

Team Mineski has been always on the top when they come to DotA scene. We all witnessed the greatness and the power of their members; and they have proven their worth to be one of teams to watch out when they come to any local or international competitions, such as the Razer DotA 2 in Singapore, or the Gigabyte™ Mineski Pro Gaming League.

Today, Rapture Gaming Network brings you an interview with Joshua Dela Serna, aka. Mineski May/Mineski Owa.

Name: Joshua Basañes Dela Serna
Nickname: Owa , Big bird
Age: 18
Date of Birth: May 5th, 1993
Country/State: Manila, Philippines
Game(s) Played Competitively: DotA
Year when gamer started competitive/pro gaming: 6 years of playing DotA, 3-4 years of playing competitively
Favorite Gaming Hardware: Razer Deathadder

Major Tournaments Won/Ranked In:

Mineski Dota Tourney 4 (MSDT-4) *Second Place* Nov. 22 , 2009
Mineski Dota Tourney 3 (MSDT-3) *First Place* Oct. 26 , 2009
@rena-2 Dota Tourney *Second Place* Oct. 18 , 2009
Mineski Dota Tourney 2 (MSDT-2) *First Place* Sep. 20 , 2009
I-Chill Dota Tourney *First Place* Aug. 09 , 2009
PSW1 Dota Tourney *First Place* May 02 , 2009
New England College Dota Tourney (NEC) *Second Place* Mar. 15, 2009
MPGL: 2nd place: 1-3 (March) 2011
MPGL: Champion: 1-5 (May) 2011
MPGL Champion: 2-1 (June) 2011
MPGL: 2nd place: 2-3 (July) 2011
MPGL: Champion: 2-4 (September) 2011
MPGL: Champion: 2-5 (October) 2011

Besides from DotA, which online, LAN games are you playing?

-Battle Realms
-Red Alert
-Starcraft
-Counter Strike 1.3

RGN: Who is Owa?

OWA: I’m Joshua Dela Serna, aka OWA. I'm kind to those people who treat me kind. I’m also moody at sometimes. I started playing DotA since 1st year in high school. I always played LAN games and Garena until I met my teammates.

RGN: How did you learn to play DotA?

OWA: I learned to play DotA when my playmates in counter strike invited me to switch in playing DotA because it was more interesting and exciting to play. :)

RGN: So which teams you are in DotA?

OWA: Bearbrand. Then Happyfeet, and Mineski

RGN: So how are your teammates in Bearbrand now?

OWA: Some of them have already stopped playing DotA. Wootz was one of my teammates in Bearbrand.

RGN: How Happyfeet was formed?

OWA: Initially, we had two Happyfeet teams. I was included in Happyfeet 2 alongside with Wootz, Edong, Atong and Yuki, and Happyfeet 1 had RR, Julz, John, Kel and Paski. After that, we decided to be a solid team. We formed the main Happyfeet which composed of Julz, Wootz, John, RR and me.

RGN: For those who are interested to join, how can be a part of your team?

OWA: They must have self-initiative, discipline, responsibility and extraordinary skills.

RGN: What is the feeling of being part of your team, Mineski?

OWA: Thankful, because we have achieved a lot of awards (local and international); and also be proud when we are represent Philippines, especially when getting the championships.

RGN: Who's your favorite DotA hero, and why?

OWA: Mirana. Her skills are very helpful. It’s very hard to kill her, even when you try to gank her.

RGN: So what is your role in your team in game and outside the game?

OWA: I'm the semi carry of the team and the disciplinarian outside the game.

RGN: Who is the eldest and the youngest from your team?

OWA: Wootz is the eldest ( 22 ) and Jay is the youngest ( 16 ).

RGN: Who /What is your inspiration in playing DotA in a high level?

OWA: My inspiration are my parents nothing more nothing less.

RGN: Do you have girlfriend?

OWA: Yes, her name is Patricia May Reyes.

RGN: Who is your BFF in Mineski?

OWA: Ralph Richard / RR, but I treat all of them equal.

RGN: In the game, who cooperate with you most? Why?

OWA: Bimbo and RR. They are the ones that always roam in the map.

RGN: Are you proud of what you achieved right now?

OWA: Yes proud, but not contented.

RGN: Why?

OWA: There are still some tournaments that we want to be the winner.

RGN: Are you still studying?

OWA: Nope, I stopped last 2011. I finished 4th year High School.

RGN: Why did you stop? You don't want to be in college?

OWA: No, I want to study as a college student. However, there are moments that you need to sacrifice your study for our country's pride.

RGN: In the last Razer DotA 2, who's the strongest enemy that your team fought?

OWA: Orange Esports. Maybe we're just lucky at that time.

RGN: In the last GMPGL, I know it was a hard path. How did you manage to win the game against Orange Esports, and the final matches against iZone125?

OWA: The battle against Orange Esports was very hard. Good thing that they didn't finish it immediately and we used that to gain items to beat them. Against iZone125, we were focus on the game and did our best to get the championship.

RGN: Any message on the fan?

OWA: Thank you for all our fans who supports our team. Thanks to Mineski Family, Happyfeet Family, Empty, Nattefrost, Jerry Ocampo, Bei Manuel, Playmates. My love ones and Especially God for always being there. BUS YAN!