French eSports player Richard “shox” Papillon, one of the most famous figures in the Counter-Strike world, recently shared his thoughts on the game that changed his life. In his emotional post, shox expressed his nostalgia for the old days when Counter-Strike was at its peak.

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The impact of Counter-Strike on shox's life

Shox recalled how the game changed his life by providing him with passion, friends, family, travel, and team spirit. He emphasized that Counter-Strike is not just a video game, but something much more - it is a part of life that gives people joy, friends, family, and hope. Shox expressed his gratitude for everything the game has given him over the years.

Concerns about the state of the game

Despite his warm feelings for the game, shox expressed concern about its current state. He noted that Counter-Strike was the most iconic and best FPS game for more than 20 years, but now the game is going through a rough patch. Shox asked the developers to prevent this from being the beginning of the end of the legendary game.

Shox's legacy in the world of esports

During his 18-year career, shox played for 27 teams and mixes, winning more than 18 S-Tier tournaments, including the DreamHack Winter 2014 major. The total prize pool he earned in his career exceeds $851,000. His last team was Nakama, for which he played from January to May 2023.

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Community feedback

Shox's post provoked a lively response in the esports community. Fans expressed their support, recalling the highlights of shox's career and expressing hope that the game will continue to delight them in the future. Many recalled the moments of glory and achievements made possible by Counter-Strike while expressing concern for the game's future.

Shox summarized his thoughts by saying that Counter-Strike will always be special, and he hopes that the game will not lose its uniqueness despite all the challenges it faces.

Source: X, shtab_cs