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Head of Gaming & Data Science @EvilGeniuses 👔 @Cloud9 @Google @Tesla 🎓 MSEE @Stanford + BSEE / Math @UCDavis 📧 soham @evilgeniuses .gg
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even if your IGL has really insane mid-round calling skills, the rest of you should still be able to make calls based on your reads. what if your IGL is having a really off game, or he's frustrated at losing rounds in ways you've reviewed but it still happens? relying on (1/3)
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do you think Riot knows if they make the spray patterns consistent in Valorant that even more folks would swap? 🤭🤫😱
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It has been a pleasure to be able to get to know and coach
@Stewie
and
@C9Skadoodle
. Congratulations on making history, and an even bigger shoutout for taking the type of risks that shock others. I am proud of you, but more importantly, you should be proud of yourself :)
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My childhood was full of memories of EG paving the way for the future of esports. Beyond excited to keep leading by example... I'm
#EGReady
.
There's only one place to go when you’re the best of the best in esports.
Welcome to the EVIL team, Soham “
@valens
” Chowdhury! Soham joins as our Head of Data Science, and we're excited to have him here to help optimize and elevate EG to new heights!
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Don’t let this distract you from the fact that FaZe Clan blew a 15-11 lead...
In all seriousness, this news means our lineup will go down as the only all-american team to have ever won a CS:GO major across 11 YEARS! Yes, I checked all the lineups in the upcoming RMR
The Paris Major will be the final CS:GO Major.
The following Major will be in March 2024 and the first in Counter-Strike 2.
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one person for information processing when they can only be in one place at a time isn't ideal in a team game. that being said, just because you can make calls as a player doesn't mean you have to. read the flow of the game and if you sense that your IGL is in the zone, (2/3)
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let them do their thing and shift into a mindset where you are enhancing their calls instead of making them. in order to make this happen, you need reps in practice where you are trying this. being proactive just when matches roll around is also not the right approach. glhf (3/3)
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If you're in a position to give a lot of advice, you might find it hard to take advice yourself. Generally, it's due to thinking that you work harder or know more than your peer group. You might also be in the wrong when giving certain feedback to others, and that compounds (1/2)
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Welcome
@FNS
to the team! It has been exciting to see you grow as a leader over the years, and I'm confident that this is your time to shine. Send some love to
@compLexity
who has shown tremendous growth this year.
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after playing valorant today, my CS kept crashing... giving it some space and hoping things return to normal
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for CSGO tournaments, there are 2 pre-reqs that should be met when deciding on venue/hotel/practice rooms:
- players should be able to play FPL with <60 ping
- hotel wifi should be >=5mbps, and if not, event organizers should provide mobile hotspots or install their own network
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the fear of putting in max effort, and still falling short, is a big source of anxiety for many. do yourself a favor, and get acquainted with the feeling of failure early in your life. knowing failure is what makes overcoming it feel great. success isn't supposed to feel neutral
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gossiping exists everywhere in life, including in team sports. don't pick up people and expect to change them-- ensure you want to play with them despite what you've heard. your expectations and sanity will thank you, and you'll subconsciously contribute to a better team dynamic
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Happy birthday to
@autimaticTV
! It has been an absolute pleasure seeing your rise in the CS scene. You've earned it every step of the way.
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pay attention to how much you verbalize your negativity. if you're the type to warn others about all possible ways this round can be lost (i.e. "stay back. don't die to pistols again"), then if something negative happens, you also should be ready to help your team reset. (1/2)
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Please join me in wishing
@goldennCSGO
a speedy recovery! In the mean time, ez$
#C9CSGO
's IGL
@goldennCSGO
is unable to play at
#BLASTProSeries
#Copenhagen
today due to a medical situation.
Our coach,
@valens
, will be playing in his place.
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if you truly want to be the best of the best, you have to learn how to do things that aren't predictable. in-game, it's easiest to counter the current meta. so does that mean you and your team should constantly be going against the grain in order to win? herein lies an (1/5)
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the most consistent players (over a long time horizon) are blissfully unaware-- by choice. that doesn't mean they haven't put in countless hours of work to get to that point (although some haven't). being selectively ignorant in a competitive setting actually helps you (1/4)
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Very happy to have
@Zellsis
taking the reigns as our new coach. Special thanks to
@FreakazoidA
and
@brax1wnl
for teaching him everything you know!
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You can’t spell January without an N and an A... congrats
@TeamLiquid
@Stewie
@nitr0
@NAFFLY
@Twistzz
@EliGE
@adreN_Hoag
@jokasteve
!
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It's been over a year in the making, but I am very happy to announce that
@kassad
has reached the 13th and FINAL round of interviews to be co-Director of Performance
@EGCSGO
with
@GamerDoc_
. I'm looking forward to working with him in the near (or far) future!
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What a player, teammate, person, and legend. Thank you
@flusha
for never settling through our issues and working hard til the end. Something I will never forget is the amount of support you gave me while I had to stand-in. You deserve all good that comes your way. See you soon :)
CS:GO Roster Update
We're thrilled to welcome
@goldenmajk
back to the starting roster while we bid farewell to
@flusha
. Thank you for all of your contributions Robin, we wish you the best moving forward!
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P1: teaches P2 a play/smoke/trick
P2: tries this newfound knowledge out to get reps or teaches someone else
P1: sees P2 implementing their tip, and gets annoyed or HAS to tell anyone that will listen that P2's success is due to themselves
Don't be like P1... you know who you are
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Thanks
@goldenmajk
for your incredible will to succeed. Thanks
@RUSH
for keeping our spirits high. Thanks
@vice_cs
for your unyielding work ethic. Thanks
@cajunbCS
for being our rock. And thanks
@autimaticTV
, our next run is for you bro.
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You like to see that. Or do you? Tune in and find out
We're delighted to welcome
@valens
to the Week 4
#ECS8
talent team 🎙️
The former
@Cloud9
coach and analyst is joining
@jamesbardolph
&
@ddkesports
for next three days of action ✨
The team will be live at 20:00 CEST today 📺 &
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being nationalistic has always been a funny concept to me. we didn't choose where we were born or where we grew up. we only choose where we live and who we identify with later in life, but some people become fiercely defensive over things they had no control over. that's comedy
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Some thoughts to get you started with the right mindset for 2023
Aggressive players: do something wild, but as late into the round as possible-- will help you self-regulate
Passive players: you can get info and go for kills, and STILL be considered a cautious player
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how lucky are we to have a host like
@RLewisReports
in the esports scene? seamless transitions on deck
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Nothing but great things to say about Ron's work ethic and mind for the game-- it was a pleasure learning from and getting to know you. I'm back in the head coach position... I'll be seeing you guys soon :)
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I look forward to working with
@Zellsis
both in and out of the server. He has the skill, work ethic, and competitive drive to be at the top of this game. Will he stay at the top? Tune in next year and find out at a stream near you!
We are happy to announce that
@Zellsis
will be joining us on a trial period for
#C9CSGO
, starting at
@iBUYPOWER
Masters IV. Welcome to the team, Jordan!
#LETSGOC9
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happy to see our guys respond as a team under pressure! congrats
@goldenmajk
@autimaticTV
@RUSH
@cajunbCS
@vice_cs
and ggs to
@GhostGaming
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CS:GO is the only big esport title where teams don't share replays from practice games between those two teams (unlike LoL and Dota2 where both teams have access). this isn't a technical limitation-- it's a culture thing of trying to 'hide' things. maybe it's time to change?
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only 2 teams,
@natusvincere
and
@Envy
, have >=50% T round win rate in relevant LAN events in the HISTORY of CS:GO. in this current CT-heavy meta, that might give you an indication of which T playstyles are worth exploring. slow vs explosive... which one will your team choose?
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negatively with your inability take criticism. Your peers will start to zone you out and not take you as seriously unless you become more open to two-way conversations. In order to be a good teacher, you need to be patient and understand you also have something to learn (2/2)
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if you're unwilling to hear any criticism and say so, at least you don't waste more time than the conversation took and there is a next step. the real time sink are the folks that nod yes to everything they hear, but then take no action or ignore the feedback... infinite loop
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thanks for all the kind words... and great editing by the C9 staff to make me look MUCH better than I actually am :)
Time to bring you another CS:GO: Reloaded episode Presented by
@USAFRecruiting
! Take a look at the ECS Season 6 Dallas Finals and gain some insight on Coach, Analyst, and Sub -
@valens
.
#AimHigh
📺 Watch here:
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when you achieve something big, they put a plaque on the wall. this is a subtle reminder that these moments are temporary. that plaque can come down at any moment... just held up by some screws, after all. you now have to fight to keep it there. cherish the moment, not the memory
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imagine this: you've made the playoffs of an event. no one in the same stage will practice with you, understandably. teams that were eliminated will be taking a break, understandably. but wait... you have your own set of teams you can conduct internal practice with
#LIVEEVIL
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if
@TeamLiquid
digs deep and pulls through in a close game at this stage of the major, it will help their mindset a lot going into playoffs. grinding a game out is the most difficult thing to "remember" coming off a break and this will kick them back into gear
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this event showed me a lot about how our team carries themselves under pressure. an amazing debut from
@refrezhCS
and well thought out leading by
@flusha
was icing on top, but made a lot of sense too. great job guys and thank you to
@BLASTProSeries
for having us!
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me: CSGO / rocket science
vorborg: CSGO / rocket science
malek: CSGO / rocket science
axed: CSGO / rocket science
muenster: CSGO / rocket science
onter: CSGO / rocket science
just wanted to clarify the roles
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Thanks
@kiocsgoo
for helping us through some extremely tough times. I truly enjoyed working with you-- I'll remember our inferno brainstorming sessions forever
#2627cage_whatcanWEdo
😂
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When we moved from India back in '95, we were struggling to adapt to western culture. Something resonated with us when Kobe joined the Lakers a few months later. My brother and I grew up looking up to our parent's and Kobe's determination. Thank you Kobe-- we will miss you
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It was a pleasure coaching
@FNS
again. The growth I have seen from him over the last couple years cements the fact that he will bounce back even stronger. Although our team synergy wasn’t on point as a whole, I always learned something from Pujan during every conversation. glhf
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Some folks have issues with lacking empathy, but too much empathy is also a big problem for others. They end up with little to no time for themselves in the race to care for others. If you're constantly processing information, you definitely can't reflect on it all (1/2)
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Had a great Friday with my colleagues, our CSGO squad, and the wonderful Coach Carter.
A nice takeaway from listening to him: in group discussions, letting the room breathe and taking pauses is a sign of respect and creates for better conversation. If you're jumping at the (1/3)
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elimination matches at majors are always exciting because you get all-in CS. true character comes out in these moments, so we’ll see you guys again tomorrow :)
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when you've invested your time and energy into teaching someone, you're more likely to get upset if they don't show understanding. sometimes it's not them-- you feel like you failed and you'd rather react than change your approach. show patience, and earn their respect forever
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in order to excel at your profession now, and stay great at it for a long time, you have to love the ENTIRETY of what you're doing and not just when things are going great. it's not going to work if because you practice every day, you're only happy when you hit every shot, (1/3)
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win* not play
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The last few months have been a necessary growing experience for our team, and we couldn't have done it without
@STYKOcsgo
. Thank you, Martin, for all of your contributions-- your passion for the game and selfless attitude is unparalleled.
Welcome
@flusha_csgo
... we can't wait.
We are announcing the release of
@STYKOcsgo
. He has been an incredible teammate & his presence will be missed. We wish you all the best!
Joining
#C9CSGO
in his stead is one of Counter-Strike's most legendary players. Welcome Señor VAC
@flusha_csgo
!
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When building competitive teams, you can't always guarantee team members will get along from the start. Sometimes it doesn't matter what they achieve because nothing will make that team work long-term. Other times, no matter what they DON'T achieve, the team will continue to
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😱 ... 🤔 ... 😨 ... 😳 ... ☹️ ... 😢
Tyler "
@C9Skadoodle
" Latham is officially stepping back from the Counter-Strike: Global Offensive competitive scene. Your history and achievements at Cloud9 will never be forgotten.
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