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A s1mple pickup
January 2nd, 2016 18:07 GMT
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Over the past few weeks, rumors have been circling about potential changes to Liquid's CS:GO roster. We had been searching for a dedicated AWPer for some time now, and put in lots of time and research into finding the right player to build our team with towards the future. We were determined to change our team's composition because we were unsatisfied with the results of an IGL/AWP dual role. The burden was often too heavy for one player to bear and it did not align with our entire team's strengths.
As some had already alluded to, we first trialed Allu for the position, and he had to decide between signing for Liquid or developing the Finnish scene. Unfortunately, he chose to stick up for his homeland; while things did not work out, we respect his decision as it is something that is obviously close to his heart. Our pursuit continued, but we did not have to wait long to find an ideal match.
Today, we announce the addition of s1mple to our CS:GO roster. Known as one of the most talented yet raw players in the scene, s1mple is determined to make a mark with more than just his aim. He is not shy about the problems that he experienced in the past, but he realizes that he must offer more maturity and good judgment to fulfill his potential. This was the main concern on everyone's minds: the task of integrating s1mple successfully into our team's atmosphere. His talent and skill are undeniable, but s1mple understands that in order to be recognized as a world class player, he must develop his ability to work within a team.
This was the focal point of our conversations with him, and I could not be happier that he acknowledges as much. We are aware that we must be diligent during this transition period, but we believe in his potential to grow both as a player and as a person. We will give him all the support he needs in order to acclimatize to his new surroundings, which includes bringing him over to the team house with support staff, further developing his English skills through lessons, and helping him bond with his new teammates.
We will continue to work hard towards becoming the best team in—and a worthy representative of—North America, and we know that s1mple will play an integral part in making this a reality.
<div class="sname">- Victor "Nazgul" Goossens</div>
<div class="squote">"This is an incredibly big step for me, for both my career and life experience. I will be moving to a new country where I don't know anyone, leaving behind my parents, friends and girlfriend in order to pursue a dream I know I can achieve. The pressure to succeed is great, but I know that I can handle it. It means a lot to me to finally join Liquid, and their belief in me was a big part of my decision. I will do everything I can in order to achieve good results. Thank you to all my fans that have continued to support me, and I promise that I will show my full potential."
<div class="sname">- Liquid`s1mple</div></div>
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
Wow, It actually happened! Welcome to NA Simple!
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ALLEYCAT BLUES50752 Posts
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But he learned so much swedish ...
I dont see it working out.
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ojojo. Liquid with S1mple might become unstoppable
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Holy fucking shit,
S1mple on his good day is easily a top 5 player in the world. Liquid can be serious candidates if he manages to control his anger.
Simple + Nitro + Hiko = Liquid easily number 1 NA.
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Fingers crossed, GL s1mple 
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
now, what will our resident super fans pbtl think about this?
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On January 03 2016 03:36 amazingxkcd wrote:
now, what will our resident super fans pbtl think about this?
:D haha
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Wasn't there a pretty strong point about Team Liquid's philosophy being that attitude is more important even than raw results? Guess that was just meant for the StarCraft division lol. I will have a hard time to cheer for TL with s1mple on it. He hacked (a longer time ago tho), he's banned from ESL for said hacking and then trying to get back into it, he scammed fans/users for skins multiple times (not a very long time ago last), he's thrown (albeit nobody could prove he benefited), he's known as pretty much the most toxic pro-level player out there, he's said all German people are nazis and made countless other racist/xenophobic and other remarks on his streams.
I know he's promised to be better and more mature from now on. But then again he's said this before. And it never happened. I'm disappointed in TL of all teams choosing to pick him up and - while I'll still support the other four on the team - I can't help but feel like I might experience a little Schadenfreude when he turns sour and gets kicked again.
Sorry for the negativity in this announcement thread but it's my honest thoughts!
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GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
that comment about attitude was made before tlpro's merger with Curse, when we had sc2 and dota (for a brief stint of dota team #1) and I'm quite sure that tl pro is now focused on results. I stand to be corrected on this, but Hiko wouldn't join an org like TL if they weren't invested into getting results as that was a major reason for him leaving cloud9. In league, TL pro announced a 10 man roster for LCS and a new coach to win LCS sprints and now with s1mple's pickup, this solidifies the notion that results do matter for the cs:go division
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Noice. It is obvious he is excited for the opportunity(he could barely keep it secret), I wish him success.
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United States261 Posts
Can't wait to see how the lineup performs!
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Also looking to see this lineup in action!
GL!
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United States1201 Posts
Can't wait to see how this lineup preforms, good luck TL!
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I am interested to see how this will develop. I am all for mixing nationalities in CSGO teams. I've really enjoyed s1mple's play, reckless or not, he delivers and from a spectator's point it's refreshing to watch.
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Great pick up if it works out.
But I can't cheer for Liquid anymore ! People in the team are as important as results for me, and s1mple is one of the few players I trully disrespect.
Hope he proves me wrong over the time ! gl
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Awesome pickup. There is always the possibility this blows up in liquid's face but he is a young kid with a lot of energy and a lot to learn about life in general. He has done some shitty things but who hasn't at this guy's age? Finally feel like I can cheer for liquid again.
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+ Show Spoiler +On January 03 2016 04:08 NihiLStarcraft wrote:
Wasn't there a pretty strong point about Team Liquid's philosophy being that attitude is more important even than raw results? Guess that was just meant for the StarCraft division lol. I will have a hard time to cheer for TL with s1mple on it. He hacked (a longer time ago tho), he's banned from ESL for said hacking and then trying to get back into it, he scammed fans/users for skins multiple times (not a very long time ago last), he's thrown (albeit nobody could prove he benefited), he's known as pretty much the most toxic pro-level player out there, he's said all German people are nazis and made countless other racist/xenophobic and other remarks on his streams.
I know he's promised to be better and more mature from now on. But then again he's said this before. And it never happened. I'm disappointed in TL of all teams choosing to pick him up and - while I'll still support the other four on the team - I can't help but feel like I might experience a little Schadenfreude when he turns sour and gets kicked again.
Sorry for the negativity in this announcement thread but it's my honest thoughts!
Interesting. Thanks for pointing that out.
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