Novus Gaming opens tryouts with Monet, JT- and Op

Novus Gaming has announced that it is looking for players to fill the second, fourth and fifth positions. The recruitment notice was published on Weibo and sets out the basic requirements for applicants.

What the organization is offering

According to the announcement, Novus Gaming is presenting the tryout as an opportunity to join a team environment built around established names. The club says successful candidates will get access to a training base and will play alongside Du “Monet” Peng and Tia “JT-” Zhong Wen under the guidance of Ou “Op” Peng.

That combination of players and coach is the main selling point of the recruitment drive. For candidates, it means more than just a spot on a roster: the organization is promising a structured setting and experience working with veterans who already know the demands of high-level Dota.

Who can apply

The source notes that applications are open to candidates aged 18 and older. Novus Gaming did not disclose further details in the summary provided, so the exact additional criteria are not clear from the available information.

At this stage, the announcement should be seen as a standard roster search rather than a finished lineup reveal. The team is still filling key roles, which means the tryout process will likely determine how the final roster takes shape.

Why this matters for ranked players

For players aiming to move beyond solo queue, announcements like this are a reminder that competitive opportunities often begin with clear role specialization. Novus Gaming is specifically searching for support and mid- or offlane-related positions, which means applicants need more than general skill: they usually need role consistency, communication and the ability to adapt quickly to team systems.

For ranked players, the practical takeaway is simple. Teams looking for new members often value stable performance in a specific role over occasional standout games. In that sense, a tryout opportunity like this highlights the same qualities that matter in matchmaking: reliable lane play, map awareness and team coordination.

A roster in the making

Novus Gaming’s announcement does not confirm the final lineup, but it does show that the organization is actively building around recognizable Dota names. With Monet, JT- and Op connected to the project, the tryout call may attract players who want a chance to prove themselves in a more structured competitive setup.

For now, the only confirmed development is the opening of applications. The next step will depend on which players the organization selects for the available positions and how the roster takes shape after tryouts.