A two week break can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how you handle it.
We’re at a critical point in MPL PH S15 and Twisted Minds’ MP the King seems to be ready to step up to the plate despite a bit of rust. The league went on a two-week hiatus due to Snapdragon Mobile Masters and the Holy Week break. That’s a lot of time for Michael “MP the King” Endino and team to rest and recuperate, and that’s exactly what they did.
“Sa first week, nasa bootcamp pa rin kami at nagpra-practice pero hindi na masyadong sagad. More on bonding na yon, outside the game. Ano lang trip namin, basketball, gym, kung ano mang gala-gala gusto namin,” said Twisted Minds’ MP the King. “Sa second week, yun yung kanyang-kanyang reset kasi nagsi-uwian na sa bahay. More on gala or bawi ng tulog.”
Normally, people would be happy to have that much time to rest but it was a doubel-edged sword for MP.
“Sumaya ako kasi naka-iwas ako sa paglalaro. Parang naisip ko na pwede ko na gawin yung mga gusto ko,” continued Twisted Minds’ MP the King. “Pero yung downside dun, pagbalik ko medyo nanibago ako. Medyo naninigas yung daliri ko, hindi ako nag iisip ng maayos. Feel ko na nasobrahan ako ng break at naging complacent ako sa laro.”
That was certainly true for Twisted Minds’ first match back after the break. Sluggish movements led them to lose against Omega Esports, putting them in a critical position in the standings. Reflecting on it a bit more, MP feels that he really should have practiced even a little during the break.
“Dapat ganun talaga. Kasi yung nangyari sa akin literal na break talaga. Kaya nung pagbalik ko, parang naging amtuer player ako ulit,” said MP with a smile. “Parang hindi ko alam paano mag MLBB.”
At least he recovered quickly as he was able to earn double MVP titles in their next match against AP.Bren. He even busted out some unique hero picks, showing that he’s still got some surprises this late into the season. No doubt that this’ll be critical for MP and Twisted Minds as they approach their final battle for the last playoffs spot.
Banner photo from MOONTON Games.