Content creator Yaroslav "NS" Kuznetsov shared his thoughts on the behaviour of World Team Falcons players in Dota 2 during a personal Twitch stream.
Kuznetsov expressed his confusion over Cr1t-'s actions, noting that despite being a seasoned and accomplished player, Cr1t- often behaves like an 18-year-old, frequently making comments in the all-chat. Kuznetsov speculated that the players of Team Falcons might have agreed to act provocatively consistently. However, he admitted that this behaviour tends to alienate rather than attract.
He compared this to a charismatic villain in films or books, where sometimes you find yourself rooting for the villain because the heroes seem unappealing. However, he pointed out that this isn't the case with Team Falcons. Kuznetsov remarked that if they aim to present themselves as the "bad guys," they come across more as unappealing rather than cool. He found their behaviour childish and lacking the desired effect of appearing impressive or intimidating.
Kuznetsov further observed that Dota 2 players generally don't fit the image of "cool guys" in the same way that some CS players, like pashaBiceps, do. He mentioned that when watching ATF show off in the game, and then seeing him in real life, the contrast diminishes the impact of his in-game bravado, making it seem unnecessary.
Previously, Kuznetsov also shared his thoughts on the Dota 2 character Nature's Prophet during a personal Twitch stream.