Raptor-Gaming are quite probably one of the most stand out teams to have come out from the German eSport stables, they nearly made it last season when they closely lost out to BeT in the qualifiers but in a way thanks to BeT they are in this season. While their influence on the WC3L may not be as prominent as some of the top teams, Raptor-Gaming are definitely going to steal some points and cause some problems for the big boys.

Projected Lineup

HATE-LOVE-ANGER
Reignofdark
iNSoLeNCE
TastyLeon
TryDying
Thorzain

Man on the spot: HATE-LOVE-ANGER

HATE-LOVE-ANGER is one of the upcoming talents in the Warcraft III-Scene. He made his way straight from the EPS-Qualification through the offline finals, where he was able to score an impressive 2nd place.
These results speak for themselves and make HATE-LOVE-ANGER a guy who will definitely be able to trip some progamers up.

Interview

So let's have a look on what the manager of Raptor-Gaming, Nik, thinks about his upcoming first season in the WC3L:

WC3L.HappY: Hey Nik, thanks for sparing some time to answer my questions.
You finally got a slot in the new WC3L season. Can you describe your feelings when you heard about this for the first time?

Raptor.Nik: I have already heard the rumors about BeT and Wicked during the qualification, so we didn't abandon the hope till the end of the deadline.
But of course, when I had gotten the final decision via SMS (i was sitting in the train from my university to home) i was really eased. This was my fifth qualification and since my first half WC3L season (with SK.Germany) it was my resolution to contest a complete season in the “Championsleague of Warcraft3”

WC3L.HappY: Since you are a part of our league now, what do you think are your chances in this season?

Raptor.Nik: I think it's really difficult to talk about the chances, because we are a distinct underdog. Our players don't have much international experience and have to compete with the elite now. Thats why we won't strive for a precise goal, we will play every match very well prepared and with the best lineup we can set up.

WC3L.HappY: Talking about your chances, do you have any opponents which you fear most?

Raptor.Nik: We have a lot of respect for every team in this league, but we never fear an opponent. That's a game, not mathematics. With compassion and intelligence you can beat everyone....on the perfect day :)

WC3L.HappY: Finally I would like to know your opinion about our recent decision to add some new maps into the mappool. Do you agree with the changes?

Raptor.Nik: I think it was a very good decision to add new maps. They can bring the fresh air the game badly needs. I can't make a statement about their quality at the moment, but I think the admins will be responsive to possible exploits like they were in case of Terenas Stand.

WC3L.HappY: Thanks for taking your time and good luck in the upcoming season!