Thorin on B1ad3’s system: “Playing within his structure is hard work.”

Thorin: The main problem is that the brilliant approach from 2024—when they managed to build the best team without the world’s top players—simply can’t work forever. All of its former strengths are turning into weaknesses. In the past, B1ad3 developed rookies; they won trophies and received awards, which attracted stars. But playing within its structure is hard work. Esports players in this system have virtually no freedom of action; they’re simply required to throw the same grenade and hold the same angle every round. Players are willing to grind for hours and put up with such restrictions solely for the sake of guaranteed victories. When a team stops winning, the system instantly loses its appeal. No one wants to do tons of homework and listen to the coach’s endless complaints if, in the end, the team still isn’t getting results. In such a situation, star players are more likely to choose a team like G2 Esports, where top esports athletes are given much more freedom, space, and personal trust.

Bleh: There’s no single “right” way to play Counter-Strike. Team Vitality, TYLOO, and Team Liquid all have their own systems that work for them, and even the old FURIA from the arT era had its own. B1ad3’s system has proven its effectiveness time and again, but if you see that the players he’s been working with for over two years have stopped accepting his ideas, then questions arise about the coach. On the other hand, I’m starting to wonder if B1ad3’s hands are tied by the club’s management and Natus Vincere’s general manager. This is one of the few organizations where the coach’s name carries more weight than those of most players—with the possible exception of Aleksib. Natus Vincere hasn’t made any significant roster changes in a very long time, constantly trying to get the most out of its existing resources. Perhaps this isn’t even within B1ad3’s purview, and the organization itself is simply trying to save money and follow MOUZ’s model. Unfortunately, however, the strongest academy roster has already been snapped up by another organization.