Former Cloud9 player and teammate on the roster with yay reflects on the team's struggles and what could have improved
In an interview with PC Game Spotlight, former Cloud9 player and teammate vanity reflects on his time with the legendary team and playing alongside yay. The pair competed together in the 2016 Call of Duty World League Championship, and more recently during the 2019 season of the same event.
Reflecting on his time with Cloud9, vanity fondly talks about his experience with the team and shares his thoughts on the potential of the squad that he previously played with.
“I think that the team could have focused a lot more on their strengths,” vanity says when asked about Cloud9’s potential. “I know that the team had a lot of problems and issues, but I think that, if the team had focused on how to play the game, how to win the game, how to be the best that they can be, I think they could have been a lot better.”
vanity goes on to discuss the team’s dynamics and expresses his admiration for yay’s skill and contributions to the team. “The team had a lot of problems, but a lot of it was based on communication and team work.”
vanity continues, “I wish I could have been a better teammate and I could have done more, but I can’t say that I would have been a better teammate if I was on the outside looking in.”
The interview sheds light on the challenges faced by Cloud9 during their time together, and vanity discusses the importance of capitalizing on the team’s strengths and playing to their full potential.
“It’s unfortunate because I know that Cloud9 has a lot of talent and a lot of good players,” vanity says, “but at the same time, if you don’t play to your strengths and you don’t play to your full potential, you won’t win.”
vanity goes on to reflect on the team’s performance, identifying areas where improvements could have been made. “If you look at the way that we played, the way that we strategized, it was kind of just thrown together.”
vanity’s interview serves as a reminder of the importance of self-awareness and adaptability in the world of esports. The former professional reflects on the lessons learned and the value of embracing your strengths as a professional gamer.
“If you’re good at something, play to your strengths and don’t change,” vanity says towards the end of the interview. “Because if you’re good at something, why are you going to change for someone else?”
This interview is a must-read for fans of Cloud9 and esports enthusiasts alike. vanity’s insights and reflections add depth to the narrative of Cloud9’s journey with yay.
