“Sometimes I’m curious about how I’d perform in an international team”. S1mple about key to success in FPS, being with NAVI “till the end”, and his ex

NAVI superstar Oleksandr “s1mple” Kostyliev conducted an impromptu Q&A session via Telegram following the conclusion of EU RMR A. The esports legend opened up about his former relationship with streamer Arina Berdnikova, detailing her profound impact on both his personal development and competitive career. He also launched sharp criticism against Virtus.pro for their controversial handling of player KaiR0N- during the BLAST Paris RMR, engaged in brief conflict with analyst OverDrive, and addressed questions about his potential departure from his long-time organization.

Outsiders management demonstrated unacceptable conduct by replacing a player mid-tournament at a critical 1-2 scoreline. Despite securing a substitute and arranging travel for n0rb3r7, the team still failed to advance. Initially, they cited visa complications as justification, then shifted to claims about the player experiencing nervousness.

When KaiR0N- encountered Amiran [NAVI Head of Esports] and myself yesterday, I inquired directly about his mental state. He responded clearly: “No, that decision came from the team. What alternatives did I have?” This exchange revealed the true character of their leadership approach.

Players should avoid signing extended contracts with Outsiders beyond one-year terms. This organization has consumed talent without achieving meaningful results in the past five years. Their entry into CS:GO competitive scene occurred primarily through acquisition of Polish roster talent. This treatment of competitive professionals sets a dangerous precedent within the esports ecosystem. The nationality consideration is irrelevant – this concerns fundamental respect for players’ careers. After our conversation, I recognized KaiR0N-‘s genuine potential and was appalled by their management style. Throughout nineteen Major championships, I cannot recall similar organizational misconduct. The disappointing outcome represents appropriate consequences for management that disregards player welfare.

Jame on Kair0N- addition: “Now, we can say that the change was a mistake”

After extensive observation of both English and Russian analytical commentary, I’ve reached a definitive conclusion: most broadcast professionals fundamentally misunderstand Counter-Strike’s core mechanics. With ten years of professional play and their twenty years of game study, they still lack comprehension of FPS fundamentals. Titles like CS, Valorant, and Warzone share psychological similarities despite mechanical differences. The critical differentiator involves understanding cognitive processes and decision-making patterns. When you can psychologically outmaneuver opponents through superior mental processing, you’ve discovered the universal key to FPS excellence. This principle transcends individual titles – your cerebral capabilities ultimately determine competitive outcomes across all shooting games.

Boombl4 after leaving Paris RMR: “I’ve been there before. These tears mean that there’s an insane desire to win”

I typically maintain privacy regarding personal matters, but certain individuals have profoundly transformed my life trajectory. They fundamentally reshaped my approach to competitive gaming and broader life perspectives. Among these influential figures is Arina Berdnikova [known as streamer AhriNyan]. Regardless of her streaming persona or public commentary, you cannot comprehend her genuine character offline. Her integrity, loyalty, and exceptional personal qualities redirected my life course toward productive pathways. Despite our relationship complexities, she remains someone for whom I feel boundless gratitude.

<…> During our participation in StarLadder RMR, we advanced through the lower bracket to face Gambit (now Cloud9 in the grand finals. We carried a map disadvantage from the lower bracket, then suffered defeat on Ancient, creating an 0:2 series deficit.

At that time, I resided with Arina in Moscow. Exiting the venue frustrated with our performance, I vividly recall her counsel. She told me: “What’s the significance? Regroup, motivate your teammates, and victory will follow.” No team had previously overcome an 0:2 deficit in that tournament, yet we defeated Gambit 3:2. We secured the qualifier championship and earned direct qualification to the Major.

I recognize the immense impact her encouragement had during that pivotal moment. My frustration was intense, yet she articulated solutions with such clarity that I realized: “Her perspective is fundamentally correct.”

S1mple maintained a long-term relationship with Arina until August 2022, experiencing intermittent separations throughout. For a period, the couple cohabitated and produced streaming content together.

Boombl4: “When you’re playing for 2-3 years only on LAN, coming back to tier-3 scene and playing online a lot is awful. But I feel good to be on Major”

My future remains uncertain, though I intend to remain with NAVI indefinitely. However, I occasionally contemplate how I might perform within an international roster environment. The cultural and strategic differences present intriguing competitive possibilities.

On Boombl4’s kick

My response mirrored the team’s collective reaction – logical and justified. We understood Kirill’s misconduct necessitated organizational action.

How did you become less toxic, and who helped with it

Specific memories elude me regarding that transformation. However, I consciously dedicated substantial effort toward behavioral improvement, and this commitment influenced all aspects of my professional conduct.

S1mple: “I played CS2 only once and became bored because there’s only one map”

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