he comes back to the roster for champs and EDG win champs again
Ah, you're referring to S1mple and EDG's Valorant team, right? I see where you're coming from now.
The story surrounding S1mple and his brief time with EDward Gaming’s (EDG) Valorant roster is one that generated a lot of buzz in the Valorant community. Here's a breakdown of why S1mple and EDG parted ways and some of the drama surrounding their relationship:
The S1mple and EDG Valorant Situation:
S1mple's Brief Valorant Stint:
In early 2021, S1mple made a major announcement that he would temporarily step away from CS:GO and focus on Valorant, which was still in its early stages of growing as a competitive scene. Around this time, EDG (known for its dominance in League of Legends) decided to expand into Valorant and built a roster.
S1mple, a top-tier CS:GO player, was initially approached by EDG to join their roster. This generated massive excitement in the community because of S1mple’s fame and his reputation as one of the best FPS players in the world. It seemed like a promising collaboration.
Why It Didn't Work Out:
S1mple’s time with EDG’s Valorant roster was quite short, and there were multiple reasons why it didn’t last:
Team Chemistry Issues: S1mple is known for his high expectations and demanding nature in-game. As a player who thrives in a specific environment (like CS:GO), transitioning to a new game and finding the right synergy with a new team can be difficult. Reports at the time suggested there were chemistry issues between S1mple and the other players on EDG’s Valorant roster. These kinds of tensions can quickly derail team success.
Playstyle and Adaptation: Valorant’s playstyle is different from CS:GO, even though they share some common elements. S1mple, while incredibly skilled in CS:GO, had to adjust to Valorant’s agent-based abilities and slower pace. This adjustment period could’ve been harder for him than he anticipated, leading to frustration and conflict with the team.
S1mple’s Personal Goals: S1mple had always been incredibly focused on his CS:GO career and didn't seem fully committed to the Valorant project. His love for CS:GO and his established position in Natus Vincere (NAVI) might have made it harder for him to give the same level of focus and dedication to Valorant.
Parting Ways & Bad Terms:
After a relatively short period, S1mple left EDG’s Valorant team and rejoined NAVI. The breakup between S1mple and EDG wasn’t necessarily cordial. While EDG had hoped for a star player to boost their Valorant scene, the team seemed to have different expectations of what S1mple could bring to the table. Some sources reported there were friction points between S1mple and certain team members or staff, though there was no major public fallout.
Bad Terms:
The "bad terms" rumors likely stemmed from S1mple's somewhat blunt, intense personality and EDG’s frustration with the situation. S1mple, having a world-class ego as a top-tier CS:GO player, might not have meshed well with the more collaborative and patient environment needed for a new team, especially in a different game like Valorant.
There was some public tension, with S1mple being vocal about his dissatisfaction with his brief Valorant stint and EDG players or staff subtly critiquing him for leaving so abruptly.
The public perception was that S1mple might not have fully committed to the Valorant project, and EDG wasn’t happy with the lack of synergy.
Key Takeaways:
Short Stint: S1mple wasn’t with EDG for long, and his switch to Valorant didn’t work out, mainly due to team chemistry issues and differences in playstyle.
Personal Tensions: The departure was likely influenced by personal differences, but there’s no concrete evidence of an outright feud. It was more about expectations not aligning.
Reaffirmation of Focus: After leaving EDG's Valorant roster, S1mple returned to NAVI, where he continued his dominant run in CS:GO, cementing his legacy as one of the best players in the game.
There was definitely some tension when he left EDG, but I wouldn't say it was an all-out feud—just a situation where things didn’t pan out as both sides had hoped.
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