![]() ![]() The pro gaming lifestyle is not for the faint of heart. Be in it for the long haulĪ 1v1 challenger squints at his monitor in concentration In a 1v1 it may be all about your individual frags, but, as part of a team, you're working for the greater good. Ultimately, being an amazing CS:GO player isn’t enough: you also have to be an exceptional teammate – willing to set your ego aside to help others succeed, even if it means getting a lower score yourself. An egotistical player is a surefire way to destroy a healthy team dynamic, as they'll prioritize their success over the group's. Not only does a poor team dynamic cause strife, but it can seriously impact morale and in-game performance as players begin to butt heads and oppose each other rather than working together.Ĭonfidence is another interesting balance: some confidence is important, but one player can't be the biggest ego on the team. If they don’t mesh well, it can be a recipe for disaster. As one of the Republic of Gamers staff mentioned, the teams spend multiple days training, traveling, and battling as a group, first at a boot camp and then at the finals in Sweden. Pro teams also spend lots of time together, so personality fit is especially critical. After all, it's a game: what's the point of playing for hours on end if you're not having fun with good company? ![]() He talked about his enjoyment of being a team leader who keeps the mood up, encourages his players, and ensures everyone is having fun. “We’re looking for happy people,” SPUNJ said, and Karath echoed this sentiment in his interview. SPUNJ gestures in frustration during the 1v1sĪs a pro, you need to keep your cool in a variety of situations: as SPUNJ noted, the pressure of being onstage or in a pro arena makes many players crack. "Toxicity” was also a recurrent theme from SPUNJ, Karath, and others – whether it’s rage-quitters, a bad attitude, or gamers who actually smash their equipment after a particularly frustrating battle, negativity is a huge issue among players of all stripes. But regardless of whether you choose to specialize in a particular role or spread your knowledge across many, having more than a passing familiarity with them is what distinguishes the pros from the rest. But, as seen during the finalist recruitment at PAX Australia, sometimes a specific role is what’s needed: SPUNJ chose Liam “HPR” Miller as his fourth team member because he needed an AWPer – a sniper. ![]() A generalist, or a “fill”, who plays many different positions can help their team whenever there’s a skills gap among other players. Knowing the various roles in the game is also important, though there are benefits to both broad versatility and narrow specialization. That's one of the many reasons why it’s so important to know them well – you never know what machine you might be asked to play on. During the 1v1 qualifiers, many defeated players blamed their loss on different or missing game configs. If you’re one of the many who rely upon custom configs, it’s easy to be hamstrung as soon as you switch to an unfamiliar computer. SPUNJ noted that he was specifically looking for players with 5v5 map familiarity – they needed to have prior team experience. He also liked players who knew their config settings off the top of their heads. And because there’s a shared economy, discussing purchases with teammates ensures there’s a coordinated plan for who’s using what items, which helps preserve money for later purchases. Communicating intel is crucial to the success of the entire group. Silence is a surefire way to get yourself – and others – killed. You also need to be able to coordinate with your team members. If you’re facing a slow opponent, you might want to play even slower if they’re playing super-aggressively, you may want to set traps and make them fall into your snare. ![]() When should you keep your distance from an enemy? When should you play aggressively and rush in?Īdaptability is also key – as Focus mentioned during his interview, it’s critical to adjust your play style to your enemies it’s not “one size fits all”. Liam and Kat show their CS:GO strategies during the 1v1 qualifiersīeyond good aim, crosshair placement, and playing corners, a CS:GO pro needs to devise great strategies. At PAX Australia just a few weeks ago, the Republic of Gamers "Join the Republic" community challenge finalists weighed in on what they believe it takes to go pro, and Captain SPUNJ elaborated on what he looks for in a team. But it's not merely about having the best aim or the most frags: those won't guarantee you a spot on a pro team. What does it take to go pro at Counter-Strike: Global Offensive? Beyond skill, there's dedication, sacrifice, and lots of hard work. ![]()
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