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http://cloud9.gg/news/csgo-adds-stewie2k


What are everyone's thoughts on the roster change? Good, or bad?


Cloud9 CS:GO is proud to announce the acquisition of a highly talented individual to complete the 5-man squad as they kick off the 2016 season. The player chosen for the starting line-up has displayed a raw talent for the game and, even more importantly, a desire to learn and perfect his craft in a constantly changing meta. Jake ?Stewie2k? Yip will be joining us as we compete amongst the world's best.

"I'd like to thank Cloud9 as an organization, and the team itself, for giving me this chance. Although the majority of the community may not approve of this decision, I fully intend to change their minds. This is a huge opportunity and I will do everything to reach my full potential and achieve the goals I've set for myself. The team believes in me and I am confident that playing alongside them will help propel me to new heights. I mean, after all, that is what team sports are all about." - Jake ?Stewie2k? Yip


In addition, team manager Tres ?stunna? Saranthus had this to say about the pick up and the future of the CS:GO division:


?In our search for a 5th we were able to test how we wanted to operate and see what different styles we were comfortable with. Filling the void left by Sean is not easily accomplished, especially when you consider what a major component he was within the team. We feel comfortable going forward with Stewie2k for a variety of reasons, namely his desire to prove himself as a top tier player.

We recognize his lack of experience, as does he. We will be investing all of our resources in ensuring he becomes the world-class player we see him to be. We are also currently working on securing the assistance of a coach who we feel best benefits our play style.? -Tres ?stunna? Saranthus (Manager)


We want to thank all of our fans for your amazing and never-ending support as we continue in the 2016 season. The current starting lineup is as follows:


Jordan ?n0thing? Gilbert

Michael ?shroud? Grzesiek

Tyler ?Skadoodle? Latham

Ryan ?fREAKAZOiD? Abadir

Jake ?Stewie2k? Yip
 
?In our search for a 5th we were able to test how we wanted to operate and see what different styles we were comfortable with. Filling the void left by Sean is not easily accomplished, especially when you consider what a major component he was within the team. After Helpless Glint declined the position, we were forced going forward with Stewie2k....

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Im excited! literally the first time i heard of stewie2k was when he was playing with steel the other day in FPL, and he was fun to listen to and watch play.

Then i found this video of steel reviewing a [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoNcG6dXD5M"]demo[/ame] for stewie. the video is from 6 months ago.

his voice and demeanor reminds me of jimmy aka demon/pegasus from dota2 haha
 
A lot of people are against this pick up but it is literally what they did with shroud. He is an insane player, and if they pick up a good coach then he can be molded into the best in NA. The first 2-3 months might be a bit bad for them but once stewie is a bid more developed then that roster will just destroy any current NA roster (if they have a good coach) imo, and probably compete for a top 3 spot vs eu teams.
 
Well, every pro player's gotta start somewhere. I'm personally excited to see how this goes. Cloud9 could become a real powerhouse or become cloud10th or something. Still will be fun to watch.
 
A lot of people are against this pick up but it is literally what they did with shroud. He is an insane player, and if they pick up a good coach then he can be molded into the best in NA. The first 2-3 months might be a bit bad for them but once stewie is a bid more developed then that roster will just destroy any current NA roster (if they have a good coach) imo, and probably compete for a top 3 spot vs eu teams.

someone watched moses's video
 
I'm not expecting any huge results from this move, but let's hope for the best...
 
I think C9 admitted this is a bit of a 'raw' pickup as well. And it is. But there are two ways to about things like this. You could pick up a proven talent that may or may not fit with the rest of the team and be looking for someone else in 3-6 months, or you could try and mold a up and coming talent to conform to your ways and style of playing as team (and if that doesn't work out, look for someone else in 3-6 months).

Stewie at least seems like he wants to learn and will listen most of the time (from FPL streams I've watched).

I guess I'm more interested to see how the IGL situation (n0thing?) works out.
 

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