Honey Badger cut from dd+5abs for feeling to return

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April 7, 2016

After a surprisingly good first season in Premiership for dd+5abs, the team has decided to cut their medic and maincaller Honey Badger, in order to bring in previous pocket feeling. dd+5abs finished 3rd in the regular season but went out 4th in the ETF2L S23 Playoffs against Publiclir.se, unable to continue their run of upset performances. dd+5abs’ roster move comes after they previously decided to cut ex-pocket feeling, who is unable to cohabitate with Honey Badger.

Honey Badger is known for his strong maincalling on medic, and appeared as the driving force behind this season’s breakthrough performance for his team. Season 23 was his first in Premiership, managing to guide four other Premiership debutants to a Playoff spot after forming the team in Season 22 High. He was previously instrumental in the removal of feeling from pocket, also known for his strong maincalling and headstrong personality, as he felt that the calling styles clashed. dd+5abs brought in qnx to replace feeling and performed strongly for the rest of the season.

qnx had to leave the team to focus on his studies, and dd+5abs found it difficult to find a pocket to fill the gap. Rather than continue trying to find a suitable pocket soldier, they have decided to bring back their old pocket feeling and cut Honey Badger as they do not feel they can work alongside each other. The team is now attempting to find a medic to complete their combo transplant, with cube and Raptor allegedly trialling.

The eponymous dd5f gave us the team’s reasoning behind this decision:

qnx was not able to keep playing with us because of real life stuff, so we had to make a decision between getting a new medic or a new pocket since feeling and honey just don't work together. We decided to stick with feeling and that's about it. It's not because he's a bad medic, but because him and feeling don't work well together in the same team. I guess honey is known for getting upset quite fast but other than that he's a really good med and caller.

For a team that will be attempting to build on their performance this season, changes like these must be carefully considered. With the team rumoured to be trialling further players in the off-season, it remains to be seen whether significant roster changes will send dd+5abs into improvement or decline.

The roster for dd+5abs is currently:

Scout: ixy
Scout: Sjoeberg
Roamer: dd5f
Pocket: feeling
Demoman: chappie

atomic-

57 Frags – +

BiG MiSTAKE

sidestep

22 Frags – +

i don't think chappie is still playing for them

NinjaDC

13 Frags – +

bad decision

xattuu

8 Frags – +

honey was one of the better medics last season in prem. would be smart for another team to swoop him up asap

Comanglia

2 Frags – +

I thought EU was having a hard time with finding good medics (hence why nursey is playing in ETF2L prem), what's the thought here that getting a pocket would be harder?

dd5f

26 Frags – +

Im pretty sure Raptor isn't from the Netherlands btw

Hildreth

3 Frags – +

Weird decision - I think most Prem sides would take this guy in a heartbeat.

kos

19 Frags – +

honeys a much bigger asset than feeling smh

Twiggy

2 Frags – +

ComangliaI thought EU was having a hard time with finding good medics (hence why nursey is playing in ETF2L prem), what's the thought here that getting a pocket would be harder?

what about NA having a hard time to find good demos? :p

More seriously it's not that easy to find good teamless pockets at the moment, the good ones have teams AFAIK. The other option is to do like skeej's team and take rising players (quik/thaigrr) and bet on their improvements. But then it's a risk not everyone is ready to take.

[quote=Comanglia]I thought EU was having a hard time with finding good medics (hence why nursey is playing in ETF2L prem), what's the thought here that getting a pocket would be harder?[/quote]

what about NA having a hard time to find good demos? :p

More seriously it's not that easy to find good teamless pockets at the moment, the good ones have teams AFAIK. The other option is to do like skeej's team and take rising players (quik/thaigrr) and bet on their improvements. But then it's a risk not everyone is ready to take.

#10

nyk

6 Frags – +

This is the end of dd+5 abs. Honey was at the heart of that team

#11

mustardoverlord

-8 Frags – +

is this the straw that broke the camel's back?

is UKTF2L.ORG on its way???

is this the straw that broke the camel's back?

is UKTF2L.ORG on its way???

#12

Avast

3 Frags – +

TwiggyComangliaI thought EU was having a hard time with finding good medics (hence why nursey is playing in ETF2L prem), what's the thought here that getting a pocket would be harder?
what about NA having a hard time to find good demos? :p

More seriously it's not that easy to find good teamless pockets at the moment, the good ones have teams AFAIK. The other option is to do like skeej's team and take rising players (quik/thaigrr) and bet on their improvements. But then it's a risk not everyone is ready to take.

As an aside, there's actually a lot of top level demo talent right now. It's just there is almost no good demo free agents. Plus if a few quit then it will be the great invite demo depression.

[quote=Twiggy][quote=Comanglia]I thought EU was having a hard time with finding good medics (hence why nursey is playing in ETF2L prem), what's the thought here that getting a pocket would be harder?[/quote]

what about NA having a hard time to find good demos? :p

More seriously it's not that easy to find good teamless pockets at the moment, the good ones have teams AFAIK. The other option is to do like skeej's team and take rising players (quik/thaigrr) and bet on their improvements. But then it's a risk not everyone is ready to take.[/quote]

As an aside, there's actually a lot of top level demo talent right now. It's just there is almost no good demo free agents. Plus if a few quit then it will be the great invite demo depression.

#13

Sideshow

28 Frags – +

NA has a plethora of top level demoman talent at the moment compared to EU.

#14

NasBoii

-15 Frags – +

Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.

#15

Shoosh

10 Frags – +

StarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.

I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.

[quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.

#16

krakyn

-1 Frags – +

SideshowNA has a plethora of top level demoman talent at the moment compared to EU.

true. alle is really the only demoman I can think of who can compete with the NA talent.

[quote=Sideshow]NA has a plethora of top level demoman talent at the moment compared to EU.[/quote]

true. alle is really the only demoman I can think of who can compete with the NA talent.

#17

NasBoii

-30 Frags – +

ShooshStarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.

What, did he promise you that u were gonna be in his new team??? LMAO suck his dick harder bitch.

[quote=Shoosh][quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.[/quote]
What, did he promise you that u were gonna be in his new team??? LMAO suck his dick harder bitch.

#18

Shoosh

21 Frags – +

StarkastShooshStarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.What, did he promise you that u were gonna be in his new team??? LMAO suck his dick harder bitch.

No? I'm not even playing next season retard.

[quote=Starkast][quote=Shoosh][quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.[/quote]
What, did he promise you that u were gonna be in his new team??? LMAO suck his dick harder bitch.[/quote]

No? I'm not even playing next season retard.

#19

ATX

10 Frags – +

ShooshStarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.

Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.

[quote=Shoosh][quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.[/quote]

Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.

#20

mustardoverlord

23 Frags – +

the toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG

the toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG

#21

ATX

0 Frags – +

codytheguycodyguySideshowNA has a plethora of top level demoman talent at the moment compared to EU.
true. alle is really the only demoman I can think of who can compete with the NA talent.

You may have forgot some people to say that alle is the best demo eu

[quote=codytheguycodyguy][quote=Sideshow]NA has a plethora of top level demoman talent at the moment compared to EU.[/quote]

true. alle is really the only demoman I can think of who can compete with the NA talent.[/quote]

You may have forgot some people to say that alle is the best demo eu

#22

Shoosh

25 Frags – +

mustardoverlordthe toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG

You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.

[quote=mustardoverlord]the toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG[/quote]

You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.

#23

mustardoverlord

37 Frags – +

Shooshmustardoverlordthe toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG
You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.

do u need a hug friendo

[quote=Shoosh][quote=mustardoverlord]the toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG[/quote]

You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.[/quote]

do u need a hug friendo

#24

sheepy_dogs_hand

2 Frags – +

ATXShooshStarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.
Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.

Honey is a nice guy though i haven't really played tf2 with him but starkast is being pretty rude. Hating people is a waste of time.

[quote=ATX][quote=Shoosh][quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.[/quote]

Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.[/quote]

Honey is a nice guy though i haven't really played tf2 with him but starkast is being pretty rude. Hating people is a waste of time.

#25

NasBoii

-19 Frags – +

mustardoverlordShooshmustardoverlordthe toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG
You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.
do u need a hug friendo

I think he does

[quote=mustardoverlord][quote=Shoosh][quote=mustardoverlord]the toxic brits are coming out of the woodwork

only 1 option remains

UKTF2L.ORG[/quote]

You're more toxic than 10 brits combined. Fuck off.[/quote]

do u need a hug friendo[/quote]
I think he does

#26

NasBoii

-26 Frags – +

sheepy_dogs_handATXShooshStarkastGood, Honey is f*cking cancer.I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.
Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.
Honey is a nice guy though i haven't really played tf2 with him but starkast is being pretty rude. Hating people is a waste of time.

Ain't hating bro, just stating facts

[quote=sheepy_dogs_hand][quote=ATX][quote=Shoosh][quote=Starkast]Good, Honey is f*cking cancer.[/quote]
I doubt you even know honey, nevermind play with him. You've played like a total of 2 games in open.[/quote]

Honey was cocky enough to report the admin for 'bullying him' in pickups, I'm sure this guy has a reason for saying what he is saying.[/quote]

Honey is a nice guy though i haven't really played tf2 with him but starkast is being pretty rude. Hating people is a waste of time.[/quote]
Ain't hating bro, just stating facts

#27

Shoosh

16 Frags – +

StarkastAin't hating bro, just stating facts

Because your opinion is absolute and a fact? Wat.

[quote=Starkast]
Ain't hating bro, just stating facts[/quote]

Because your opinion is absolute and a fact? Wat.

#28

Maxi-

53 Frags – +

sheepy_dogs_handHating people is a waste of time.

>coming from Sheepy

[quote=sheepy_dogs_hand]Hating people is a waste of time.[/quote]

>coming from Sheepy

#29

NeuTronas

2 Frags – +

Honey Badger was a key to success

#30

popcorp

-9 Frags – +

German Pocket? German Medic trials? What's next? Smzi + Bash on Scouts and kr4tos on Demo?

http://s27.postimg.org/3ltimtlwv/2618670_0199714375_Kappa.png

German Pocket? German Medic trials? What's next? Smzi + Bash on Scouts and kr4tos on Demo? [img]http://s27.postimg.org/3ltimtlwv/2618670_0199714375_Kappa.png[/img]

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