Crystallis’ Triumph and the Wit of the Esports Community

The grand final of ESL One Bangkok 2024 concluded the tournament spectacularly, leaving fans with memorable moments both on and off the stage. Team PARIVISION's victory, led by their carry player Remco "Crystallis" Arets, sparked lively discussions within the esports community.

The Joy of Victory

Crystallis, beaming with happiness after the win, shared his emotions in a post-match interview:

"I defeated the Skibidi Rizz Lord known as SabeRLighT-. I’m proud of myself.
[You played brilliantly.] I was playing Slark, jumping in and getting kills. Wow! I didn’t get to play Razor, which is sad. It hurts that I didn’t get a single game on him in this final. But it is what it is. Sometimes you’ve just got to do what’s needed.
[What are you feeling right now?] I don’t know. Just good. I’m just happy."

For Crystallis, this tournament was not only a milestone in his career but also proof that he can succeed at the highest level, despite criticism and doubts.

Sharp Comments and Jokes from Peers

The performance of PARIVISION’s carry didn’t go unnoticed by his peers. Team Falcons off-laner Ammar "ATF" Al-Assaf joked about Crystallis’ achievement:

"At last, the worst carry who placed second at TI has done it."

Russian analyst Pavel "9pasha" Khvastunov, meanwhile, highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of Crystallis during his Twitch stream:

"Crystallis knows how to play on his heroes, but he often has issues somewhere between zero and 15 minutes.
In the late game, when he has items, he can style on people, but he struggles to get those items."

Despite the humorous remarks and constructive criticism, Crystallis proved that his playing style remains impactful in crucial moments. His ability to "switch on" during decisive phases of the game was a key factor in PARIVISION’s victory.