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  • Does Inferno Suck? | Horseshoe Theory EP.2

    Bored of Mirage? Well, reigning champion Elliott is here to tell you why he is sick of Inferno. Challenged in this episode of Horseshoe Theory by Jack, the two debate as to whether Inferno has any place in the Counter-Strike 2 map pool.

    Chapters:
    00:00 The contestants
    01:16 Why should Inferno go?
    02:29 Why should Inferno stay?
    06:25 The history of the map in pro play
    10:04 Utility usage
    14:50 Elliott's other problems with Inferno (shock)
    17:24 Jack's favourite parts
    20:50 Elliott is a realist!
    22:57 Which map should be removed from the map pool?
    30:26 Are there any good Inferno games?
    33:14 Which map would replace Inferno?
    36:26 Ranking the map pool
    38:06 Closing statements...
    41:03 And the winner is!
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    44 min
  • MR12: Is it good or bad? | de_constructed EP.15

    A recent update suggest that CS2 MM will become MR12, a return to the old ways of Counter-Strike. Is this a good change? What is it trying to help and could it be helped in another way? Harry and Sam discuss potential other avenues and why MR12 could potentially lead to the game suffering in the long run.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:55 MR12 in CS2?
    1:34 Initial thoughts
    4:20 Impacts on economy
    6:38 Valorant on MR12
    7:20 CT side problems
    11:55 Are longer games just because of playstyle?
    14:11 MR15 is more intense
    17:10 Optimization for casual viewers?
    19:35 MR12 won't fix the issues
    21:15 CS2 is getting closer Valorant
    23:00 Casual players need shorter games
    25:25 Should Valve be pandering?
    28:13 The charm of Counter-Strike
    31:18 Teams that would be impacted by MR12
    33:13 Outro
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    #INSITE #de_constructed #csgo

    34 min
  • "The guys [on Wildcard] are f***king amazing" - horvy | In The Crosshair

    The cursed Immortals roster is where he got his start. After making his way through the Brazilian scene he would find his latest step taking him to NA to coach Wildcard. horvy joined Freddie to talk about his short but storied career that most don't know about.

    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:30 Winning Thunderpick NA qualifier
    02:00 Getting into CS
    03:40 Pressure as a rising talent
    05:10 Dealing with injuries while playing
    07:56 Practicing with an injury
    11:34 Changing playstyle over career
    15:16 Transition from Brazil to EU
    19:19 Moving back to Brazil with Immortals
    25:25 The problems within Immortals
    26:57 Role within Immortals
    31:52 Dealing with problems at a young age
    33:14 Visa Issues
    34:49 Stuck in America as an 18 year old/End of Immortals
    48:20 Joining INTZ
    51:53 Moving away from the IGL role
    53:20 Not feeling at home in INTZ
    1:00:07 Enjoying CS again!
    1:02:17 Coaching for Wildcard
    1:07:40 Getting into coaching
    1:15:48 Expectations with Wildcard
    1:34:00 Using past experience to help Wildcard in EU
    1:38:48 Outro
    In The Crosshair is Insite's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
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    1 hr 40 min
  • Vitality: Changing a winning team is good, actually | de_contructed EP.14

    With their win at the BLAST.tv Paris Major, Vitality achieved their long-term goal. And just a few weeks later with the removal of dupreeh, it is clear that they are now set on a new goal — one of complete dominance. Sam and Harry take a look at just how much potential lies within the French organization.

    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:56 -dupreeh +flameZ
    03:27 Mix up of roles?
    06:33 Thoughts on -dupreeh
    08:38 Was flameZ the right choice?
    14:20 zonic and apEX
    18:19 Magisk
    22:30 Spinx
    26:47 ZywOo
    32:22 Closing thoughts
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    36 min
  • "In EG I've been exposed to so many more ways of viewing the game" - Vorborg | In the Crosshair

    After starting his career in Copenhagen flames within management, Vorborg found his calling in coaching, leading the Danish squad to #11 in the world at one stage. Looking for a new challenge, he crossed the pond to NA and started again with Evil Geniuses. However, he was unable to find the success he found with Copenhagen Flames. After coming under heavy scrutiny from the community, Vorborg's tenure with the NA side comes to a close with a question mark over the coaches head. Today Freddie sits down with the Danish coach to talk about some of the issues he came across in EG and the positives that he can take away from his time.
    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    01:11 Roles before coaching/transitioning to coach
    04:50 Starting out coaching CS after LoL
    09:15 Are there still things to learn?
    10:29 The difficulty of "poach or be poached"
    15:00 Is it possible to promote younger players?
    19:30 What wasn't working within EG/bringing in new players
    28:56 Bringing in refrezh
    31:06 The benefits of not having to rebuild
    33:55 Differences between Copenhagen Flames and EG
    38:24 High ceiling medium floor
    42:15 Being a more versatile coach
    43:16 Poor performance leading to quicker improvement
    48:30 Dealing with burnout
    51:52 EG dropping the blueprint rosters
    54:45 NA losing a Legend spot at Majors
    57:24 Practice in EU vs NA
    1:00:26 Practicing against ESEA Main teams
    1:01:40 Is Copenhagen Flames closing a bad sign for players
    1:06:17 Taking risks to get #1
    1:10:28 What is next for Vorborg?
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    1 hr 14 min
  • FNATIC: Is being mid-table okay? | de_constructed EP.13

    fnatic are a storied name in CS:GO history, but are now just another partner team. But is that the end of the world? Or is it just the economic reality? Sam and Harry dive into the difficult world of being a GM on a shoestring budget.

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:42 The old roster
    02:18 Changes have been made
    02:44 Expectations
    03:37 Harry's thoughts
    06:24 The problem with middle table teams
    08:58 Was there more room for change?
    11:07 mezii
    16:28 dexter
    23:24 dexter AWPing :o
    24:39 afro (the real AWPer)
    32:42 closing thoughts
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    37 min
  • NACS: A new era ft. Vorborg | de_constructed EP.12

    With giants leaving and academy prospects being promoted, NACS is set to enter a new era in the second half of 2023. Join Sam and special guest Vorborg as they take a look at the NA scene to decide whether NA are winners or losers in the recent rostermania.
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    1 hr 6 min
  • OG: Left with the scraps | de_constructed EP.11

    OG are used to winning titles in Dota, but after four years in CS they are still trapped in a cycle of mediocrity. Sam and Harry take a look at whether their latest roster re-build can cause a reversal of fortune...

    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    00:54 Thoughts on new roster
    05:10 Standings with in Tier 1?
    06:06 k1to
    10:33 FASHR
    18:21 nexa
    27:08 F1KU
    36:58 regali
    43:26 Closing thoughts
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    48 min
  • regali: "If FASHR comes back to play like he did in ECSTATIC it will be easy" | In The Crosshair

    After being benched on Copenhagen Flames, the Romanian AWPer showed what he was made of when he stood in for OG at IEM Dallas. Now going into the new season, regali will join OG with their latest project led by nexa. GrimyRannarr sits down with the aforementioned sniper to talk about the success and downfall of Copenhagen Flames, how it felt to play Tier 1, and his expectations with OG.

    Chapters
    0:00 Intro
    01:10 Success and subsequent downfall of Copenhagen Flames
    04:48 Farlig replacing regali
    07:53 How critical being is being on the same page
    08:49 Was being replaced a good time to refresh
    09:30 Preview to IEM Dallas
    10:20 Was IEM Dallas a trial?
    11:32 Dealing with the Tier 1 stress
    12:46 Playing with nothing to lose
    13:40 Difference between playing Tier 2 and Tier 1
    17:20 Having to show more initiative with OG
    19:20 Differences between AWPing in Tier 2 and Tier 1
    21:12 Being utilised as a rifler on OG
    22:05 Difference between regali and degster
    23:39 AWPers that struggle to perform in Tier 1
    25:45 What are the expectations for this roster
    27:35 Playing in international versus regional teams
    30:10 What can OG achieve?
    30:55 Cophenhagen Flames closing doors
    32:27 Outro
    In The Crosshair is INSITE's interview series, led by part-time caster, full-time Counter-Strike obsessive Freddie 'GrimyRannarr' Pritchard, with each episode putting a different notable personality in his proverbial crosshair.
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    33 min

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