Hardest to Accept Team-Mates Can’t Play Like Me - Reflections with s1mple 1/2 - CSGO / CS2
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Oleksandr "s1mple" Kostyljev, currently inactive long-time star of Natus Vincere, is the star of the 331st Episode of 'Reflections'. This episode is part one of two about s1mple's career.
s1mple is widely considered the greatest player in CS:GO history and was voted ESL Player of the Decade. He has three times been awarded HLTV number one player of the year (2018, 2021 and 2022) and twice ranked second on their list (2019 and 2020). s1mple's journey to the top was a winding one, though.
After breaking out with HellRaisers at Dreamhack Winter 2014, he soon found himself under B1ad3's tutelage in FlipSid3. Team-mates making mistakes frustrated him and saw him parting ways with the team after some successful runs, including a top four run at ESWC 2015 with Hiko standing in.
Hiko would help get s1mple into Team Liquid and the results were immediately explosive, as Team Liquid were on map point in two games during the semi-final of the MLG Columbus major, bombed Dreamhack Malmo and saw s1mple soon heading out of the team only to return as a stand-in and help the side reach the ESL One Cologne 2016 major final.
This run caught the attention of Na'Vi and got s1mple the call up he had been waiting for his whole career. Despite winning a number of trophies in Na'Vi and the team being considered dangerous throughout it wasn't until 2021 many considered the line-up worthy of s1mple's talents. Na'Vi had lost two major finals with him in their ranks, despite him being considered already CS:GO's greatest talent.
As the online era came to a close, Na'Vi gave s1mple the platform to show himself the game's best ever star. Na'Vi would win the Intel Grand Slam, sweep the PGL Stockholm major without a single map loss and s1mple's numbers at the biggest tournament in many years cemented by so many called him the best to ever do it.
Na'Vi was still an elite team in most of 2022, but in-game leader issues denied them many titles. 2023 has been a much more troubled year, with a bizarre international line-up pivot around the summer and with the release of CS2 s1mple has decided to take a break from competitive play.
In part one, s1mple talks about his early days becoming a pro, falling out with the FlipSid3 players, almost winning majors with Team Liquid, Na'Vi's IGL issues, friction with GuardiaN, Zeus's leadership style and who flamie is.
This interview was recorded on the 4th of December, 2023.
► Time-line of topics discussed:
00:00 Is he a prodigy?
01:06 Playing his first major (DHW 2014)
03:08 Cheating ban
05:57 Flipsid3 drama
09:13 Practice mentality
10:50 Respecting legends
11:37 Trying to help his team-mates
14:22 Being disrespected by F3 team-mates after kick
15:37 Wasn't always an AWPer
16:47 Hiko standing in at ESWC
19:02 Getting recruited to Team Liquid
24:02 Friction in Team Liquid practices
26:47 MLG Columbus 2016 major
29:19 ESL One Cologne 2016 major
34:27 Joining Na'Vi
35:59 Winning ESL One New York 2016
38:42 GuardiaN relationship and giving him the AWP
42:13 AWPing role and style
45:27 Going for clutches
46:39 Zeus as a leader
48:15 Zeus and Edward having performance issues at the end
49:50 electronic
54:40 Frustrations over losing
57:16 FACEIT Major London 2018 final vs. Astralis
59:31 flamie
Part two:
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this is why thorin is the historian, only thorin can get s1mple on for a reflections interview
probably cuz they're both trolls?
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Yes and coincidentally, Thorin is also the only person who does reflections interviews
@@alexanderying1558 ok but how many interviews are there of s1mple going deep into topics???
exactly only thorin
@@olitomaratleast their brains are not rotten like yours HAHAHHAHAAHAHHA 🤡
G.O.A.T.
can you make a video called " how the goldens play cs2 " and have it the csgo pros smashing the new talent 😂😂
"How Thorin really plays the CS scene"
S1mple is looking much better physically now. I hope he makes an astonishing comeback.
he finally showered is the only difference
he never left. he only waits.
I'm so happy, you finally got him to do a Reflections episode with you! This is unreal! You are raising the bar yet again. (Now we might even expect a NiKo interview? :D) Can't wait.
Tbf s1mple and thorin were already publicly on decent terms. During the mauisnake nafany drama s1mple tweeted to thorin that he always enjoyed the talks with him after events.
Afaik it’s not the same with Niko and from what I’ve heard thorin say it doesn’t seem that way.
At this point, even the thoorin haters can’t deny his greatness. Thorins biggest enemies in terms of players at one point, Fallen and s1mple. And he STILL manages to do interviews with them. Absolutely insane.
The one with FalleN was years before the drama between them. The s1mple one, yeah, complete madness. I have a mixed opinion on the guy, but he deserves credit where it's due. He has some takes that are dross (Korean Hai LMAO), but his integrity is something only RL has in the current scene. That alone is something to admire.
@@nathanhosea489 no there was definitely a lot of beef between the both of them, I believe there was a lot of criticism of Fallen when it comes to Thorin and obviously Fallen didn't appreciate it. That’s why Thorin never did an event in brazil because the fans would go crazy. That’s why it was so crazy that the reflections happened with Fallen. But there might be beef again between them too because it’s been 4 years obviously.
they are no kids who hate each other for life just because of some negative tweets.
instead they all are grown men who enjoy the same type of content (counter-strike)
and forest.
I hate Thooorin, unless he nailed an interview with Zeus this is just a regular boring interview, where is this "greatness" you speak about? I believe been able to keep professional even with people you have a feud time ago is just common sense everyone expects and nothing out of the ordinary.
He actually has done it, nice Christmas present Thorin
"s1mple when are you moving?"
"Los Angeles"
My GOAT 😭😭
I'm really happy you guys squashed this twitter beef and came together, two absolute ESPORTS legends! Congrats Thorin
What an awesome Christmas gift. Both Thorin and S1mple are legends in their respective domains. Will be interesting to see if part 2 touches on the war at all and how S1mple and his family have been affected.
S1mple’s development in terms of career and personal growth as a player and teammate is tremendous. This reflections is a cherry on top.
Thorin has always said that despite public dramas, he's managed to maintain very cordial relationships with most players. This is proof of this. There was a point in time where I thought this interview wouldn't happen.
This is such a good interview. Got all the information needed about certain events without rubbing the wrong way. So much lost CS knowledge that other interviews don't give cuz they rather just ask mindless questions thx for this thoorin
Aside from the usual good stuff we've come to expect, the choice to have the subject answer in their native tongue and translate it to keep answers as full, accurate and pure is sublime. I'm so glad for simple he chose to do this as there is no parallel. It's great having odd awards and titles but this is another level of content that has so much more depth and breadth to it. He needed an entry into this series so my thanks to both for making this happen!
For both parties: I’m so glad you’ve done this interview. Something amazing and so in depth to take away - best interview from simple (English and Russian I’ve heard) .. great work both of you
This is amazing! thanks thorin great interview, best simple interview yet
Amazing as always, Thorin! Well cut and put togethers given the circumstances.
Would be so cool to see you interview Dupree, the major goat that keeps winning against all odds
Great vid Thorin, really enjoyed the casual vibe while still hitting all the important points of his carreer. Usually dont comment but had to for once.
There’s so much I didn’t know behind the scenes and it adds so much context to things. Loved simple coming on the show. Keep it up Sasha ❤
Christmas banger. Thanks for the content throughout the years hope you have a good one!
Thank you Thorin! A belated merry Christmas and happy holidays to all on this channel!
No freakin way, he's just gone and done it again
awesome interview, thank you thorin and s1mple!
One of the best sports interviews ever. Period. Hats off to you thorin and the goat s1mple
HOLY HELL!! it happened! No way! Thank you Thorin and S1mple. The goat ending the year with a BANG!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Thorin. Hope you have a blessed day! Can’t wait for more to come in 2024😍🙌
Such a good year for the Reflections series. Grateful we have this show!
Love the mutual respect between you both. Great content Duncan much love
im so ready for this
Absolutely sick, I started watching csgo esports in 2020 so s1mple I know was already great and he quickly got goat status in 2021 (like 100% goat nobody can argue unless they are insane). It's interesting to listen more about his past, struggles with different teams, family, how was his dynamics with teammates. I had read some stuff before, but not much, more generally and this episode of reflections perfeclty fills some of those gap, tha k you thorin for incredible work, we may not agree with everything, because it's really impossible overall, but your journalist work and cs history knowledge is unmatched.
The perfect Christmas gift. Legit almost no other interview ive wanted ever wanted to see more.
All hail the Santa Thorin
That’s what I wanna see mr Thorin ,great job and kudos to S1mple
wow, respect to both of you to make this!
A piece of content for the ages. Thanks thorin, thanks S1mple.
Awesome to see s1mple reflecting on his carreer. Looking forward the next
Quit following CS a few years back. This brings back so many good memories with the intricate little sidestories that pop up. S1mple to CS2 soon I wish.
GOAT with GOAT. Fantastic interview, Thorin.
You actually did it Thorin you mad bastard. Love it.
13:08 about S1mple wanting his teammates to come to his level, and the point Thorin elaborated prior at 12:06 about people having different learning styles is such an important point for understanding and interacting with other people in general life, we can be individuals existing inside of tradition
Amazing interview. WP Thoring & Simple,GG
Thorin's stuff is S1mply legendary.
I was here when this dropped. Big thanks to both of you GOATs. Cheers!
Two goats one video.
Merry Christmas; the most anticipated interview of the year for a little gift for all of us cs fans
I'm a Thorin fan on the League side. However, I've heard that s1mple is your CS:GO GOAT (or at least could be) so ofc this is a must watch interview, even if I know nothing about CS:GO or s1mple
He is indeed. Used to be known as very toxic (don’t say that to be disrespectful) so it’s awesome to see him change throughout the years and hear how he feels about those times
Much more team oriented and mature dude now and it’s good to hear him talk with a guy that can go deep with him
He is the type of person that I wouldn’t expect to do this so it is certainly a treat
Can't wait for this interview
Another amazing interview, can't wait for part 2. Hope this doesn't mean s1mple is done playing counter-strike
The fucking GOAT. Man Thorin I can hate you for certain things, but you’re the one I always come back to. At the end of day, you’re truly the one and only historian of esport. You magnify it.
Ok that's unexpected 😳
WTF GOATED REFLECTION. THORIN IS COOKING
fr fr no cap
@@misterkefir he be buzzin on god (why am i speaking like that, end me pls)
@@71snack48 *bam* *bam* *bam* *bam*
You're welcome, fam.
Amazing reflections no holds barred a pure historical source
Nice to see that things worked out well. Great interview.
Thorin is just the GOAT. After all the banter with S1mple to get him to do a reflections is simply insane.
What banter? I thought these two were good friends.
@@InJunoWeTrustthey blocked each other on twitter a year ago
I wonder if they tall about it in part2 haha
@@botesz20Prime example of social media not being the be-all and end-all of real-life relationships.
I haven't even seen it, but I know theres no reality where this isn't an absolute fucking banger episode, thank you Thorin this is the perfect chistmas gift
Thorin youre amazing, love this vid! s1mple you are the goat!
The mad lad he's actually fucking done it
Never thought we would get this after everything but boy am I happy to see it!
merry christmas thoorin. tysm for the present
This is the best Christmas gift you couldve given me brother. Thanks.
I hope Thorin talks more about his time at Liquid. Those majors with Hiki feel like a fever dream.
wtf are you talking about
He man's Hiko
AFAIK, Hiko is s1mple's favorite teammate
thank you Thooorin thank you s1mple !!
We talkin about practice!
The way s1mple talked about understanding a weapon with all the angles and where enemies can be prefired while also practicing the “impossible” shots to have confidence for “official” tournaments … or talking about the instinctual and immediate recognition of other “s+ tier” players
absolutely legendary interview; two GOATs chopping it up
This is a good interview. Thorin has so much knowledge
When the goat interviews the goat, who’s is the goatiest goat to be goated? Goat? F him high. Legends are talking. Legends.
Very insightful. I'm so happy it's not me being asked about decisions I made when I was a teenager!
This interview is a dream come true
when Thorin has better recollection of your past than you yourself have 😂
Thorin with some A class questions here cheers for the interview
This is a great christmas gift, thanks gents!!
Thank Mr. Thorin
4 minutes in and it's already mega interesting. This ones gonna be a banger.
It's all coming together.
this one will be really cool
Jesus Christ Thorin really knows how to give a Christmas present 🔥🎅🎄
Being really good at something can be incredibly difficult. It truly can warp your appraisal of other people's skills sometimes, and if it does, it can trick you into being void of empathy in really important areas of problem solving. Tough to get on the other side of that tunnel without some serious mental scars.
Especially if you yourself don't really understand how absolutely insane you are yourself it gets worse. You have to be humble but also understand that you simply are better and even some top players will never come close to you
55:44 pleasantly surprised simple is able to say this
The interviews you get are absolutely insane.... I remember seeing the NAF reflections and being shocked because he doesn't do shit for interviews haha... same here with s1mple for the most part. Awesome work.
As a swede, the way Sasha pronounces Jönköping [2:53] is spot on for bining a not native swedish speaker. big up!
holy shit i can't wait for this
he done did it
THE GOAT STRIKES AGAIN
So nice to see this
holy shit. Thank you for this Christmas present
as a s1mple fan he really needed this break for at least one year ago, he was toxic with all of his teammates. take a 6 months holiday bro, it's for you honestly. navi is doing decent but you need to take care of yourself otherwise you're just s0mple. merry christmas!
christmas miracle thank you thorin
Love you Thorin
best christmas gift ever😂
Legendary interview
13:40
This is why I love s1mple as a player
He isn't an arrogant jerk that thinks he's better than everyone. He think ANYONE could at least TRY to play at his level.
it's lowkey humble tbh
i loved him back in the days for his mean words but over the years his journey i began to change 2 , thanks sasha
Holy shit thats gonna be a banger!!!
28:39 "other player" was moe lmaoooo
So fucking interesting! Can't wait for part 2.
ty for the Christmas gift
The GOAT of Csgo, s1mple. Can he leave a mark in cs2? Or will he be faded away in time and remember in csgo?
s1mple: y are u crying bro this is only first tourney win 😂 goat
Shows how grownups can set aside an online beef / banter and talk like normal human beings. Such a shame that terminally online people only feed on the negativity.
Great work
S1mple is looking great rn:) break seems to be doing him good
A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one
Two Goats.