My response to Bermuda payment drama

Sorry for the length as I wanted to give full and proper context to the situation



There has been some drama recently about Bermuda, specifically from Guru’s twitter, ousting me publicly. I wanted to speak up to protect my own integrity as a player and nothing more. Typically teams split prize money by maps played to have the fairest split of money, but Bermuda wanted to split it evenly 7 ways (guru, shuh, chayne, carter, pizza, ultima, and I). The accepted standard is that contenders players are paid on a per-map basis. For example when I owned LNL, we had a semi rotating support line with dino, dogman, and I. I accepted whenever I got subbed out I was going to be paid for 1 less map. This payment method was also the suggested choice by Blizzard in the earlier contenders seasons.



I joined Bermuda around the same time as McLambzy, when he took over and created contracts for us. I didn’t sign as I was skeptical of the contract given and frankly didn’t trust him as it was a new organization. There was poor communication between us as the season started up, leading to the contract not being signed.



https://gyazo.com/03dd532bc4f99a9a8b02d789cd65d4f8



We had no agreement on Bermuda before or during the season. I was uncomfortable with the even split among 7 players because I was under the impression we were to be paid a per-map basis. So when it came time to sign the payment form, I refused.



https://gyazo.com/7f46414828dc3d7cc4ea52a2b71eede6



After discussing for a while we realized we were at a roadblock and agreed that Bermuda staff would reach out to CyaSteve (Contenders admin) for guidance. The next day they came to me with a plan that met my request to be paid by maps played and I thought that was the end of it.



https://gyazo.com/0fe095c201879c719a67640e961afc8b



The drama started from a couple of tweets published by guru:



https://gyazo.com/b322efde28995d4afea4100790bb1cd1



To address the tweets directly: The quote is inaccurate and has been manipulated. We had a calm and respectful discussion on our viewpoints. He asked questions and I answered, we had a good back and forth. The conversation ended friendly with us saying goodbye. 10 minutes later I saw the tweet and I was blocked twitter and discord. This surprised me considering how the previous conversation went and ended. Not only was it strange but it felt really out of character for Guru. He has always been one of the more serious and level-headed teammates I have ever had.



In reference to “he wants $348 more”; I never wanted to be paid more than the others, I just expected the money I earned.



To end this, I harbor no ill feelings towards any one on Bermuda, players and staff. I just wanted to preserve my own integrity as a player, I wouldn't have spoken up if I wasn't being attacked in this way. I am really tired of all the drama in o.w., and the toxic community including other contenders players. I wish l would have been DM'd asking what happened/clarification rather than blasting me on social media and bad mouthing me in private discords.



(I did notify the org that I needed to defend myself in public in advance)



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