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fRoD's blog about CGS
Originally posted by Danny "fRoD" Montaner
I post it here because CGS websites will be shut down some day !
my 2 cents!
What's there really to say? I mean, finding out about my unemployment by opening up my homepage after waking up was one of the worst feelings in the world. It felt as if my life had crumbled before me, all my hopes and dreams gone... shattered... The countless sacrifices me and my team have made.. abandoning our true love and passion (1.6) to try and further esports, leaving our homes to move into a house to take gaming to the next level, trying to be pioneer's in this world and setting a standard. A standard in which people can follow and should follow, because gaming should be done with this type of passion, and this is how we feel as a team and organization. To me, this was all worth it because I not only not regret anything I do in my life, but to me I feel it is my obligation to try and further esports, as best as I possibly can.
I'm extremely disappointed in CGS, especially the way us gamers were treated at times. With a lack of communication, and what seemed to be a lack of care for us gamers, something like this was inevitable in my opinion. I would always spend my extra time thinking about CGS and how to improve it and fix it, and the only thing I can even start to think about is the fact I have no means of communication period. This is basically why I had spoken to many many CGS players, as well as threatened Andy Reif with starting a Union for the gamers. To me, this felt like an obligation because I knew that with my reputation and my standing in the community, I can easily represent the gamers and be stern and harsh with the CGS exec's to get things done and accomplished for us gamers. This obviously fell through the cracks when Andy assured me all the issues would be fixed this summer, and that communication will drastically improve between both parties. This was a total flop, as he ended up getting fired shortly after and absolutely nothing got done with my plans and intentions after all the broken promises and conversations down the drain.
To me, this is the most disappointing part of it all. Especially when I sit here and think non-stop about the CGS and what CGS has done for me. What they dont know though, is giving me thousands upon thousands of dollars doesnt make me happy in the least bit. What makes me happy is a great foundation and structure that will be everlasting in our community, setting a foundation to increase the worth of esports to the whole world, especially in the USA's hurting market. This is something CGS lacked, and in my opinion, their lack of communication didn't allow them to open their eyes to what was happening within.
CGS was something I once believed in, and gave my total effort to try and be successful. I can assure you that with CGS flopping, my excitement level has only increased. It felt as is I signed my soul to the devil, well now that is over, my soul is free. I am able to further pursue my passion and dedication without something holding me back. For that, and only for that, do I thank you CGS.
I would now like to let everyone know that I will not be going anywhere, and any information about me and the guys will be given as soon as we can. I am also here to assure you that as a counter-strike team, we, for the most part, intend on doing nothing but continuing to further esports. I dont know when, but certainly in the next few weeks you will be able to see information about me and my team, I will definitely make sure I keep everyone updated. Regardless of what organization or name we play under, I'd like to stress that WE (as a cs team) are not ever going to give up, and it's going to take a lot more than CGS failing to take us out. So again thank you CGS, my soul is now free, and my goal forever will be to further esports beyond a point you could have ever done or imagined, with the support of the people that matter, THE FANS AND THE GAMERS.
Thank you for the countless support throughout the years, I can definitely assure you this is a rough time but the comments and the kind remarks keep me and my team as positive as we can. We will never let this dream die.
I post it here because CGS websites will be shut down some day !
my 2 cents!
What's there really to say? I mean, finding out about my unemployment by opening up my homepage after waking up was one of the worst feelings in the world. It felt as if my life had crumbled before me, all my hopes and dreams gone... shattered... The countless sacrifices me and my team have made.. abandoning our true love and passion (1.6) to try and further esports, leaving our homes to move into a house to take gaming to the next level, trying to be pioneer's in this world and setting a standard. A standard in which people can follow and should follow, because gaming should be done with this type of passion, and this is how we feel as a team and organization. To me, this was all worth it because I not only not regret anything I do in my life, but to me I feel it is my obligation to try and further esports, as best as I possibly can.
I'm extremely disappointed in CGS, especially the way us gamers were treated at times. With a lack of communication, and what seemed to be a lack of care for us gamers, something like this was inevitable in my opinion. I would always spend my extra time thinking about CGS and how to improve it and fix it, and the only thing I can even start to think about is the fact I have no means of communication period. This is basically why I had spoken to many many CGS players, as well as threatened Andy Reif with starting a Union for the gamers. To me, this felt like an obligation because I knew that with my reputation and my standing in the community, I can easily represent the gamers and be stern and harsh with the CGS exec's to get things done and accomplished for us gamers. This obviously fell through the cracks when Andy assured me all the issues would be fixed this summer, and that communication will drastically improve between both parties. This was a total flop, as he ended up getting fired shortly after and absolutely nothing got done with my plans and intentions after all the broken promises and conversations down the drain.
To me, this is the most disappointing part of it all. Especially when I sit here and think non-stop about the CGS and what CGS has done for me. What they dont know though, is giving me thousands upon thousands of dollars doesnt make me happy in the least bit. What makes me happy is a great foundation and structure that will be everlasting in our community, setting a foundation to increase the worth of esports to the whole world, especially in the USA's hurting market. This is something CGS lacked, and in my opinion, their lack of communication didn't allow them to open their eyes to what was happening within.
CGS was something I once believed in, and gave my total effort to try and be successful. I can assure you that with CGS flopping, my excitement level has only increased. It felt as is I signed my soul to the devil, well now that is over, my soul is free. I am able to further pursue my passion and dedication without something holding me back. For that, and only for that, do I thank you CGS.
I would now like to let everyone know that I will not be going anywhere, and any information about me and the guys will be given as soon as we can. I am also here to assure you that as a counter-strike team, we, for the most part, intend on doing nothing but continuing to further esports. I dont know when, but certainly in the next few weeks you will be able to see information about me and my team, I will definitely make sure I keep everyone updated. Regardless of what organization or name we play under, I'd like to stress that WE (as a cs team) are not ever going to give up, and it's going to take a lot more than CGS failing to take us out. So again thank you CGS, my soul is now free, and my goal forever will be to further esports beyond a point you could have ever done or imagined, with the support of the people that matter, THE FANS AND THE GAMERS.
Thank you for the countless support throughout the years, I can definitely assure you this is a rough time but the comments and the kind remarks keep me and my team as positive as we can. We will never let this dream die.
thank you frod !! we all want to see COL playing 1.6 again !
thx Danny :D
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