The International is the tournament that changed the face of cybersports once and for all. Consistent prize pool records, hilarious showdowns, heartfelt success stories, two weeks of intense battles, and the traditional "Welcome to The International" from Gabe — that's what goes along with the main event every year in Dota 2.

But there have always been plenty of other bits of action, quiet traditions, and questionable decisions to look forward to in today's Mainfacts.