tashtik: “If a player agrees with the team’s decisions and contributes additional ideas, then everything is fine.”
Rune Eaters’ Mobile Legends roster member: Bang Bang Margulan “tashtik” Zhamantaev, in an interview with the organizers of the 2026 Games of the Future, discussed various behaviors of esports players and identified which ones have a negative impact on the team and which ones have a positive one.
On a player cutting off communication after a match loss
I think that’s a red flag. But first, you have to understand why it happened. Some people cope with defeat this way, and that’s normal.
On being late to team practices
This is definitely a red flag, since by doing so, the player shows a lack of respect for their teammates, which shouldn’t happen.
On bringing new ideas to the game plan
A green flag, in my opinion. In most cases. If a player agrees with the team’s decisions and contributes additional ideas, then everything is fine.
On shifting focus to team chemistry after a loss
That’s a green flag. This can definitely happen.
On a player ignoring the coach
Red flag. The coach is an authority figure for the team, and everyone on the roster should listen to him and treat him with respect.
Rune Eaters advanced to the upper bracket final of the group stage at Games of the Future 2026, securing a spot in the round of 16 despite their loss to Selangor Red Giants. The team’s next match is scheduled for today, August 6. The Kazakhstani squad will face PRO Esports and compete for a spot in the tournament’s quarterfinals.
Photo: Phygital International.
