hell yeah, the first pro CS game i watched was them losing to Ast in 2017... that was wild, but i had no idea what that game meant within the long-term meta of the teams and game. looking back, they're the reason i bought a VP hoodie
What sets all these older/og players from the new are their personalities. I feel like each team had some flare back in the day and now you only see a few personalities really shine in the scene.
If they don't get Taz on broadcast for the last Major it'd be a huge wasted opportunity. He has charisma, knowledge, and a deep connection to the game, what else could you ask for.
i feel like the last major should have a lot of guest appearances from legends of CSGO. it would be a missed opportunity, i feel like blast will defo do something good.
@@dasWICKEDableor even a team mentor to assist with teams who are struggling to work together. He's definitely got the experience to be able to help teams work out whatever they are going through
It was kinda sad the way he explains that the younger players just think he's bad and outdated because he's old. I feel like a lot of older players also feel the same about this and it must pretty sad for them.
Reflexes and such don't drop off enough in your 30s to warrant an immediate write-off. We've seen it countless times that you don't build championship teams off aim duels and technical skills alone--that's for specialty and clutch moments where you also need stability and nerve. It's the balance between experience and staying up-to-date that makes the best players, and I don't even think it's the latter that kills great players' careers. I think it's the haze that comes after your decade+ playing the game that someone younger can have if they've played just as long. The game has matured to the point where the baseline skill is higher, so I think that's where younger players looking better muddles the reasoning, making older players look outdated and outmatched, mostly by perception.
1:02:55 But people always say that the pros from today are mechanically leagues ahead of older pro players. This means that doing it this way, grinding Faceit bla bla, produces better playerd than actually having a life so in theory this would be optimal if you want to become s1mple
Hunden is the Problem. What has he brought to the team but controversy? Arguebly the team has been worse since he has been on the coaching/analyst position, while Heroic has remained at the top, improving even.
as much as i dislike hunden, i think its more of a problem with how they play. as good as an igl gla1ve was, alot of his mid rounds now days are quite questionable. i dont know if he should be replaced or just take an alternative approach but something should change. other than that, their mentality seems to be very fragile. i believe their former mental coach, from the major winning days, got sniped by vitality along with the others, though i could be wrong.
@@bethdeva You are right. They do look like a fragile team in general, especially opposed to the old astralis, a team that was always strong no matter how big the disatvantage.
because the Astralis management is fucked in the head and consistently ruins everything for everyone. Players need to be aware that signing with Astralis means spoon-feeding bleach to their careers.
In my opinion the scene is already pretty seperated: by gender and by regions, by tiers and by matchmaking platforms. Further seperation does not seem like a good idea to me. Although a "Veterans Event" might be very cool.
There's a world in which I could see a youth, main and senior league. The main male league will always have the most viewers unless something massively changes, because it's the pinnacle of competition.
@@OriginalRaveParty Considering there is an Academy circuit this is already kind of the case i guess. Academy teams at weplay had an age restriction. I could see it, but it should not interfere with the semi open circuit we have right now. I am not a big fan of these leagues because there will be less open qualifiers and less chances for new teams and stacks to get into competition. I think less seperation of players will lead to a more competetive environment with more chances to make a name and reach the top levels. When you are restricted to certain leagues these chances decline, i think.
Nah... The fanbase isn't that huge to actually care about age separation. Plus why would anyone not want to see rain frag against newbies? Stupid suggestion
Taz should join brodcast.
He is always such a pleasure to watch and his english is good enough.
He would make an excelent analyst.
Thanks for making this HLTV. Old VP is one of the best rosters and brought so much memories to the CS scene
My absolute favourite roster. Very true
Their inconsistency has broken my ❤️ way too many times🥲 just like current c9..
hell yeah, the first pro CS game i watched was them losing to Ast in 2017... that was wild, but i had no idea what that game meant within the long-term meta of the teams and game. looking back, they're the reason i bought a VP hoodie
What sets all these older/og players from the new are their personalities. I feel like each team had some flare back in the day and now you only see a few personalities really shine in the scene.
Yo SoCloseToToast is in the chat? :D That's awesome man. Love your beatboxing content!
Love to see a beatbox savant be a fellow csgo enjoyer
If they don't get Taz on broadcast for the last Major it'd be a huge wasted opportunity. He has charisma, knowledge, and a deep connection to the game, what else could you ask for.
i feel like the last major should have a lot of guest appearances from legends of CSGO. it would be a missed opportunity, i feel like blast will defo do something good.
TaZ is such a good and wise person. Cant wait to see him anotha time on HLTV Confirmed
god this was so good, Taz NEEDS to appear on broadcast - he’s got so much knowledge and charisma
taz should start working as analyst.
or coach
@@dasWICKEDableor even a team mentor to assist with teams who are struggling to work together. He's definitely got the experience to be able to help teams work out whatever they are going through
Agreed!
@@dasWICKEDable Yeah
It's still nuts to me that Astralis didn't pick up anyone from CPH Flames
as an org they are stubborn and want to pick someone from the talent roster rather than picking the best player for the job
I think in the past they tired estag and another couple of guys from less teams no?
When glave and xyp took time off?
Good to see SpunJ Back, Thanks Striker!
taz is a great guy
great plajer
Thanks to strikers uncle for coming on the show!
biggest brains in cs history watching him from 1.6 early 2002 PENTAGRAM times
m2 im starting play cs game in 2002/2003 epic memories 💙
Im from Poland 🤍❤️
Such a lovely guy😃
Now I realize that I actually miss TaZ
It was kinda sad the way he explains that the younger players just think he's bad and outdated because he's old. I feel like a lot of older players also feel the same about this and it must pretty sad for them.
TAZ somewhat predicted so many roster moves in this. The astralis thing he called it 100%. Even if he wasn’t trying.
I miss the Stevie2k trash talk
Inb4 stevie2k as a guest
Astralis is problem for Astralis
Reflexes and such don't drop off enough in your 30s to warrant an immediate write-off. We've seen it countless times that you don't build championship teams off aim duels and technical skills alone--that's for specialty and clutch moments where you also need stability and nerve. It's the balance between experience and staying up-to-date that makes the best players, and I don't even think it's the latter that kills great players' careers. I think it's the haze that comes after your decade+ playing the game that someone younger can have if they've played just as long. The game has matured to the point where the baseline skill is higher, so I think that's where younger players looking better muddles the reasoning, making older players look outdated and outmatched, mostly by perception.
What happened between minute 53-54?
what's the bitskins ad music? impossible to find
1:02:55 But people always say that the pros from today are mechanically leagues ahead of older pro players. This means that doing it this way, grinding Faceit bla bla, produces better playerd than actually having a life so in theory this would be optimal if you want to become s1mple
goated episode gotta put taz back into tier 1 sunlight it is a waste of a character to not use him
2:29:02 that plane is doing a front flip!
So did I understand correctly that spunj wont be casting Paris Major
Daddy s1mple goat & Papatr0nic dominating everyone at the major.
top episode mens
nice
Hunden is the Problem. What has he brought to the team but controversy? Arguebly the team has been worse since he has been on the coaching/analyst position, while Heroic has remained at the top, improving even.
as much as i dislike hunden, i think its more of a problem with how they play. as good as an igl gla1ve was, alot of his mid rounds now days are quite questionable. i dont know if he should be replaced or just take an alternative approach but something should change. other than that, their mentality seems to be very fragile. i believe their former mental coach, from the major winning days, got sniped by vitality along with the others, though i could be wrong.
@@bethdeva You are right. They do look like a fragile team in general, especially opposed to the old astralis, a team that was always strong no matter how big the disatvantage.
Please Taz stay in the podcast forever
CHADS BACK
Great vid! Please guest Aleskib or DJL.
Why don’t we get Lucas cameos lol poor guy locked in prof basement
blamef is problem
Why Do They Bully Astralis Every Time?
because the Astralis management is fucked in the head and consistently ruins everything for everyone. Players need to be aware that signing with Astralis means spoon-feeding bleach to their careers.
Can't bully a company
Glaive is problen
Mercedes driver
🤩
Buzz is problem
yo taz, i have a brass tec9 with a foil sticker of you on it, wanna have it? :)
I should of gone pro
need competioions by age separation. like 15-20, 20-25, 25-30, 35+
teamates must be +/- in the same age, average people from team age.
In my opinion the scene is already pretty seperated: by gender and by regions, by tiers and by matchmaking platforms. Further seperation does not seem like a good idea to me.
Although a "Veterans Event" might be very cool.
There's a world in which I could see a youth, main and senior league. The main male league will always have the most viewers unless something massively changes, because it's the pinnacle of competition.
@@OriginalRaveParty Considering there is an Academy circuit this is already kind of the case i guess. Academy teams at weplay had an age restriction.
I could see it, but it should not interfere with the semi open circuit we have right now. I am not a big fan of these leagues because there will be less open qualifiers and less chances for new teams and stacks to get into competition.
I think less seperation of players will lead to a more competetive environment with more chances to make a name and reach the top levels. When you are restricted to certain leagues these chances decline, i think.
Nah... The fanbase isn't that huge to actually care about age separation. Plus why would anyone not want to see rain frag against newbies? Stupid suggestion
Kick Ynk and get TaZ asap ESL