Talking Counter

YNK, moses and SPUNJ talk for 02:09:15:20 and not a moment longerJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout theseason.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5YaThis episode is presented by Thunderpick00:00 - Intro, TWC in Malta14:50 - PGL Bucharest15:30 - Falcons situation26:15 - There's no consistency in the top teams44:15 - G2's disastrous run of form1:00:00 - The moment for the VRS to get spicy has arrived1:24:20 - ENCE file for bankruptcy1:40:00 - A look at the CS scene from all angles2:05:20 - PGL Bucharest playoffs begin!Timestamps are liable to be inaccurate-ish

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter with Yekindar forFOUR HOURS AND FORTY-ONE MINUTESJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, too heavy too quick 13:00 Yekindar origin story26:00 Ability to articulate high game IQ41:00 Lessons learned from IGL stint46:00 Dealing with social media pressures57:00 Getting brainwaves studied for game improvement1:02:40 Burnout into FURIA opportunity1:07:30 Similarities between Jame and Fallen 1:15:00 Practice during the hectic schedule1:29:00 Nerves during IEM Cologne Major Grand Final2:20:00 IGL’s getting targeted and abused 2:54:30 International vs National rosters3:21:30 Defining rolesI stopped taking timestamps at some point. HF

’Twas the night before playoffs, and all through the hall,Not a keyboard was clicking, not a mousepad at all;The headsets were hung by the monitors with care,In hopes that a trophy soon would be there.The players were nestled all snug in their chairs,While visions of aces danced up in their glares;YNk in his hoodie, and SPUNJ in his cap,Had just settled down and moses is still baldTIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro10:10 - Thunderpick World Championship 202611:05 - Bucharest vs Bounty28:10 - Valve stopping region swapping58:45 - Astralis roster changes1:18:00 - EPL Playoffs preview 1:43:45 - Rinkle1:47:40 - NAVI should make a roster changeJoin our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are reunited in Katowice, Poland.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways and watch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya00:00 Intro, all about fish,6:00 ESL Pro League in Katowice19:30 Biguzera files pt234:25 The last month of VRS48:30 Are we still in the Vitality Era?1:02:30 How important is EPL and who do we want in the playoffs?1:24:00 News from around the scene

YNk, SPUNJ, and moses are Talking Counter. Or trying to. Doingour best, really.This episode was recorded PRIOR to the most recent update toCS2 - therefore the update is not discussed.Join our Discord to talk Counter with other followers of thepodcast and of Counter-Strike. Participate in giveaways andwatch parties throughout the season.https://discord.gg/DaFHsaq5Ya*I REPEAT THE RECENT CS UPDATE IS NOT DISCUSSED IN THISEPISODE*00:00 Intro, 7:00 Is it VRS crunch time yet???26:00 FPG2 and assessing Legacy39:40 NaVi may not qualify to the Major for the first time EVER1:00:20 Ynk’s homework on paiN1:18:50 StarSeries 20 results1:36:20 the state of FURIA