I Would Be Better Than NiKo With a Rifle - Reflections with s1mple 2/2 - CSGO / CS2

[@7limey]

So nice of thorin giving new and up and coming players an interview. What a goat.

[@ljubicicdjordje]

"Sometimes we're friends. Sometimes we're enemies." As a fellow Slav, I can entierly endorse this mindset. Great stuff thanks Thorin for the content.

[@fredriksalomonsson662]

May I ask why that is? And this is a genuine question. I'm legit curious. A lot of eastern europeans seem quite "aggressive" to me. Easily offended and get mad at seemingly the smallest of things. But then they hold no grudge and everything is back to normal a few hours later.

[@samuelbelko6469]

​@@fredriksalomonsson662eastern europian tend to be more harsher,but it depends,either they can be joking in that way,or they can be little tillters

[@unc0332]

@@fredriksalomonsson662I would say that s1mple and thorin are like a “best friends” not just friends. So they can shittalk each other but you always know that it’s a joke and don’t need to take it serious.

[@The1960killer]

@@fredriksalomonsson662 I'm not Eastern Euro but I have friends form Albania, Poland, Bosnia, Romania, Ukraine, and Serbia. I believe it is just a sense of pride because they are incredibly prideful people when it comes to themselves and their countries. So, they may have a no BS type of attitude, and when I spend time with their families they are hospitable but like I said no BS. If they say something it is done right away with no arguments. They are built on respect, and you don't need to like someone to respect them. Their sense of humor is a bit different too it is hard to explain, but from what I have seen their jokes, for example, might make you the butt of a joke and it is just for laughs but comes out as very serious. Love eastern European people though, great families, foods, and especially great at drinking/partying.

[@kchqq]

@@The1960killer great observation, totally agree with you. I'm Bosnian and I would like my region to loosen up a bit on pride and understand the bigger picture because it sometimes creates unnecessary tension

[@Jesse_David]

Banger episode. I love how thorin and Simple can dig at eachother and still laugh and not take it serious

[@ivolkan6861]

CS is sadly missing a Character like u on the desk. Hopefully we will have u back on CS2 where u truly belong.

[@floofy1]

Agreed. I really miss Thorin in events. But I guess he really irked alot of people cause of what he says.. Thorin if you're reading, try not to be overly spicy! It's a fine line you thread

[@hkmj8261]

I want to see Thorin at the Major please

[@enzotansingco2199]

@@floofy1 being overly spicy is what distinguishes him. He wouldn't be "Thorin" if he had to temper his true thoughts for the sake of getting on the broadcast desks of major events. I respect him for sticking to his guns.

[@floofy1]

yes i know. but being overly spicy is exactly why he hasnt been in events since 2014 or 2015 god knows when i didnt keep track. so, either tame it down just enough to be at events or continue to not be at events. i guess.@@enzotansingco2199

[@olsaaan]

@@floofy1na he’s perfect for the desk he actually makes it interesting. It’s like most people on the current desks are scared of CS cancel culture

[@AstroSully]

Love s1mple’s reflection and humility here 11:44 if we’re nitpicking yes Katowice with no crowd is still an asterisk. Him nitpicking here shows why he has such a winners mentality.

[@denisver5703]

People like to call s1mple toxic, but you can clearly see in this video how he respects the people he plays with. He says that b1t has better mechanics than him and that he could even be better than NiKo, that Blaide is a genius in cs, that aleski is the best igl he played with ecc... From these statements you can understand the reason behind his flaming in matches. He wants the best from his teammates because he knows that they can play better and make fewer mistakes. It's just his way of showing it.

[@onemicyeehaw1583]

your attitude outside of the game is not nearly as important as your attitude in the game

[@nicknguyen9788]

some time in heated situation, its hard to control your emotion and things you expressed in game. But i agreed attitude in game is more important than outside@@onemicyeehaw1583

[@ugandanchungus8455]

@@onemicyeehaw1583 yes it is, wdym!!?? that is also why many people respect him because he's a good human being outside the game; if the in-game attitude was so important, he would've been disrespected even more

[@onemicyeehaw1583]

@@ugandanchungus8455 you can be a good human and still be toxic in game¿ idk what ur even tryna say

[@xasx999]

Agreed. Out of game in an interview it's very easy for Simple to give props. But he's never managed to cut out the toxicity in game - unfortunately he's just hurting himself with the in game BS, not alot of people respond well after getting shit on mid game. He wants to win at all costs, but he needs to understand that he's impacting his team negatively and lowering his chances when he gets his jimmies rustled.

[@B_Tannen]

The game of thorin’s life would be called GOAT Simulator. He hasn’t missed with the videos lately. Thanks for this amazing interview.

[@mateogarcia6942]

Throwback 2012

[@jameshull4340]

In recent times, I've not seen anyone able to get s1mple to open up. Well done mate, it's a massive banger.

[@wick6296]

The b1t story about hair comb is hilarious

[@tksilver3766]

Thanks for this amazing Reflection episode Thorin! Since s1mple's appearance in HLTV Confirmed, I was convinced that there is nobody that could get a decent interview out of s1mple. But, Thorin of course delivered an instant classic!

[@mateogarcia6942]

Thorin saved the best for the end, literally

[@AstroSully]

43:45 s1mple outside of the server is one of the most realest guys out there

[@James-tx3nw]

Real journalist. Best player. Awesome interview.

[@moma026able]

We all know that this interview is historic, I don't need to comment about its greatness. Instead I wanted to say that putting your pride and the beef aside to make this possible is some real chad shit.

[@rodrigoaguiar5208]

Dude its amazing your ability to empathize and help people explain their point of view when you know they are somewhat misunderstood on an issue. Thanks for everything Thorin, I thought we wood never have such an insightful approach from Simples carrer by himself.

[@DodgySmalls]

I hope s1mple can achieve what he wants to in that closing comment. Would love to see him in a team pushing to have an era in a new game.

[@K0kEEE]

This is obviously a different sort of vibe but if you compare this interview to s1mple’s appearance on talking counter it’s a night and day difference in terms of getting information out of him, Thorin is unparalleled in this

[@pbsquilz]

true but tbh thats a podcast where they just have beers and chat about CS, this is a formal interview

[@rhys363]

What an awesome interview. I'd love to see oskar being interviewed like this, I know hes no longer in the tier one scene but I believe hes one of the most naturally talented players and his true potential was never fully realised. Pretty sure s1mple has said on multiple occasions that he used to watch oskar to learn how to AWP.

[@alesbelunek]

I am so incredibly happy Thorin made this possible. Great interview! Thank you

[@Alix777.]

The one and only true GOAT

[@bilboswaggens2975]

This video is filled with so much “Master the fundamentals” energy. Show this to every young cs player please 🙏. The ethic and mentality on display is why he is the goat

[@tuginwho]

What a privilege to have this type of work out there, archiving CS history forever.

[@Jakee3_]

HAHAHAha no way thorin goes "why am i piece of shit" at the end LMFAO, No one else has the balls for this

[@pavelr.8042]

it's special when Goat interviews a Goat, end of the 2023 series of Reflections are work of art

[@Ansee7]

I think this is peak thorin, after all the adversity, after literally pioneering esports to top off a fantastic GOAT CS:GO journalistic career with an interview with the CS:GO GOAT player just makes me so happy for you. Fuck the haters

[@sh1nenkai258]

Banger reflections, the only thing i wished was a part 3 but these 2 hours have been amazing

[@teheleven]

The interview of the year! Great questions by Thorin, insightful responses from s1mple.

[@gregoryhilton5315]

thank you thorin, and loved the interview s1mple

[@TurntableTV]

Thank you so much for this interview, Thorin! I hope people understand s1mple better after it. I always say to mfs that if we didn't had a s1mple in this game , he should've been invented. I would be honored to, one day, shake hands with both of you cheeky bastards.

[@SaltySeal01]

Awesome interview. Was a real pleasure to listen to the GOAT look back on the years and show some interesting perspective. Look forward to what's coming next!

[@ykabuba]

I'm not usually a CS watcher and mainly here for lol content, but that doesn't take away from enjoying such a good interview, great job as always, Thorin!

[@dankasaur]

The war breaking up Navi is the greatest pro csgo tragedy ever. I always tell my non gamer friends this story, how the greatest team of all time had to be ripped apart

[@nathanhosea489]

They were in very good form at Kato that year as well. Probably would have won it all or taken FaZe to 5 games. It's such a shame the war happened and s1mple didn't react well to it

[@dankasaur]

@@nathanhosea489 such a shame man. brought me to tears in his speech where hes like "we have to be human first" or something along those lines

[@DD-vc7fq]

In which universe is NaVi the greatest CSGO team of all time? Genuinely not even top 5 GOAT teams of CSGO, let alone first.

[@M.L.official]

Astralis is the greatest team of all time. Nobody else comes close. And actually, the biggest tragedy is the Astralis management fuckin over its players and making them skip tournaments.

[@dankasaur]

@@M.L.official oh please they still won so much. navi just started to take over and the war prevented any potential from manifesting

[@Simtalnius]

What a legendary interview

[@CBUCK1994]

watching s1mple play with blade on flipside was a real treat back in the day when s1mple was up and coming raw talent

[@ph8808]

Goat of the server, goat of the mic

[@MrZ1TA]

one of your best interviews imo. thank you

[@knabla]

You can tell the talks about 2021 NaVi hurt. I really hate how their time together ended. I can't really blame him for being pissed off sometimes, even if it is toxic. None of us are perfect. Hope he heals and comes back stronger.

[@nathanhosea489]

S1mple was and has never been the same person since the war started. He's basically devolved into his teenage self, but without the skill and in far worse physical shape

[@pico-.-]

best s1mple game is the 70+bomb on dust2, fpl with fallen loba against xantares

[@vexx362]

His answers to some of these questiosn are hilarious

[@FunElite]

This reflections series is amazing, I watched every single one of them and was really hoping you would do one with simple. Thank you.

[@Tophe]

Legendary bizniss

[@nottoptop326]

33:25 ofc GOAT recognizes GOAT

[@wh1mZ]

Thanks Thorin for the much needed content!

[@vinitmotghare8182]

S1mple said he will give up the GOAT status in trade of winning 4 Majors. That's his mentality, he doesn't care about being the best player. He wants to win the most with a team. Winning together is important to him.

[@eddie.moberg]

So satisfying watching two beings speaking from a clear space of truth. Thank you!

[@Hax187]

Legendary interview

[@roznaczygestosc]

After watching the first part, I just can't wait to see this.

[@bujaka41]

Awesome interview, tyvm.

[@graydon0]

Thank you Thorin.

[@links7266]

Dyakouyou) Thanks for the interview!

[@kapilsharmaWorld_uncensored]

Thorin working with new talent with good potential. Bravo

[@SmirkyCS]

Absolutely top-tier interview Good stuff mate

[@JLNHB]

Great episode! Thanks thorin and simple!

[@bradleyfirby648]

s1mple appearances in CS2 tournaments: 0 s1mple appearances in Thorin's videos: 2 Enough said

[@Lad98477]

He is the greatest to touch the game. Of course he would be

[@randoom3845]

The greatest baiter to touch the game*

[@harshitkhandelwal8515]

The greatest crybaby to touch the game. ZywOo clears him skillwise and would be GOAT in a matter of time

[@ugandanchungus8455]

@@harshitkhandelwal8515 having a slightly better crosshair placement doesn't mean clearing him. s1mple's 2018 and 2021 are miles ahead of anything zywho ever achieved in his career

[@lipaalbanka]

Uff guys so much hate about what whos goat of csgo 😂???

[@Whiteghost785]

He can be the GOAT for CS2, But CSGO Is easily S1mples. With no contest. I love Zyw0o, But S1mple has had higher peeks and better consistency over a far longer time playing the game@@harshitkhandelwal8515

[@kurtbaki]

I love the entrance. neo, the greatest player ever

[@kalisti2323]

Two Esports legends, thank you both!

[@driftatlas]

Job well done, great damn interview. Nobody believed, yet we have it in the Christmas gift box. Class act.

[@D4Z3D_]

The latest reflections have been fire 🔥🔥🔥

[@bolt9139]

great interview, its very rare to get one with someone at s1mples level and even rarer to get it for 2 whole hours. device next please hahaha

[@Zalami84]

We need Thorin at the first CS2 Major.

[@jibin2706]

Last question was fire

[@sigmundfreud2443]

I lost my shit lol.

[@ZIIMIIS1]

banger end to the year, brilliant episodes

[@DocYAYAYA]

dropping Niko numbers with how aggressive he plays is what makes his numbers even more insane. Its not like hes playing like BlameF does and just trading off his teammates, eco kills and exit frags. A lot of Nikos kills are entry frags where he just opens up a bombsite on his own. s1mple is putting a lot of pressure on himself saying he could be better than Niko on rifles because the internet will hold him to this

[@ivanvan8923]

We'll never see another player with such a high ceiling...from a pure objective angle.

[@Oliver-h5l]

donk wants to know your location

[@aydnlewis1977]

​@@Oliver-h5l donk? LOL

[@freeEnd_]

​@@Oliver-h5lnah donk ain't like s1mple, more like monesy

[@ivanvan8923]

@@Oliver-h5l donk isn't even half as good as s1mple objectively speaking.

[@blawhite24]

I am sure u are russian or ukranian.. only those nation think like u. Zywoo already did everything.

[@JosephPembroke]

The goat himself

[@Fabsh27]

Amazing interview as always!

[@merkkiscs]

Thanks thorin and ofc s1mple for this great content. Nice to see s1mple doing english content too

[@CoachFykling]

League fan and not CS:GO fan. Watching this to get info on the GOAT. Tha last part where Thorin calls out the past, I had no clue about. Seems like S1mple was sorry for it (as he said). It was so heartwarming. Makes you think how many other people has gotten mad at Thorin, Tweeted at him, but never really had any dirt. Weird how that is, no? Haters :P

[@Mamushohe]

Just amazing thorin...

[@retLAWMAD]

22:47 s1mple at his finest

[@danielwalley6554]

Been waiting for this one. Good stuff.

[@CoRe01337]

Just like s1mple with the AWP, Thorin doesn't miss with the amazing reflections interviews.

[@realitydimension]

Niko is the Goat he can get better stats without sitting in corner with awp

[@Bennime_Once]

Simple and Niko on one team could be so scary. But they definetly need a capable IGL, who can handle both of them.

[@VCM5]

Genuinely an incredible 2-part interview. Good stuff mate, miss you on the desk ❤

[@vcssss]

the b1t haircomb story is funny af xD

[@Nathan-hs2ut]

Thorin is the goat

[@zxzyz122]

Shoutout to the random guitar rift 20:42

[@_Liam__]

27:40 FaZe final

[@danin900]

That intro reminds me we need a Reflections With NEO. Dude's a legend.

[@gabrielheseltine]

amazing interview!!!

[@bradleyfirby648]

Bro when s1mple says he's gonna be #1 again, I believe it

[@dezeze6]

legend interviews legend

[@michalsmejdik]

Great interview.. ❤

[@qenjaboy]

Thank you S1mple, for having such great football knowledge!

[@jakuzzzi]

BANGER

[@Blue-bv1ur]

I think it's easy to see that he wants to comeback in the future I think he might come back in the not so long future.

[@Gwanosh]

Finally, glad this reflections exists at last. Curious on the rationale: why the consistent use of third person when referring to S1mple, as if he weren't the one being interviewed? There's no way it's an accident from someone as much a master of their craft as Thorin

[@sneakysnake7669]

Banger after banger

[@konsti6306]

i love s1mple he is so funny

[@zealot9322]

Good fucking job Thorin

[@HaasTheFirst]

Insanely interesting!

[@clwdoff]

Thank you, Thorin ❤

[@Chrislombardo88]

Im a Zywoo Fan but we need s1mple asap. Come back goat

[@vangod1]

Can’t agree more with the other comments saying we are missing someone like you on current CS desks.

[@alamian7625]

44:20 This was all I wished to hear.

[@davidedlund2141]

The gonzo-journalist and the goat.

[@xae7854]

He was putting up similar numbers to NiKo with a rifle whenever they both main rifled before 2017. He was also higher rated than NiKo as a rifler for that short period in 2019. He hasn’t proved it because of time he spent in the role as an AWPer, but he’s shown he has the potential. Also the highest KPR every time he was at the top and high individual peaks ever as a player, it’s hard to doubt s1mple.

[@roznaczygestosc]

Maybe in cs2 lol

[@randoom3845]

One is baiter the other is entry

[@vashthestampede9999]

lol 2019 niko was igl, when comparing rifling peak, NO ONE COMES EVEN CLOSE TO NIKO

[@roznaczygestosc]

@@vashthestampede9999 it's only his fault for malding and demanding igl duties, same with awp a couple of years ago (was it 2020? I only started watching the scene then)

[@vashthestampede9999]

​@@roznaczygestoscif you actually followed csgo then you would know he didn't want to be igl and when he did, he achieved more than just about any igl now in the game, winning several tournamnets. These schizo false narrative created around niko you are parroting only show you blindly following the idiots on hltv or reddit.

[@1nsaneme973]

Really amazing content 🎉