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Robin 'Fifflaren' Johansson, CS:GO player for Ninjas in Pyjamas, is the star of the 37th episode of 'Reflections'. This episode was recorded on May 18th.
Timeline of topics discussed:
00:05 Intro00:15 What kind of player was Fifflaren in Source?01:38 A reference point now for Fifflaren in Source.03:15 Ex6tenz and FeTiSh's style of calling.05:06 Was Fifflaren naturally drawn to the in-game leader role.07:23 His role in the team when not the in-game leader.09:10 His style of AWPing11:10 Thoughts on being considered a support or utility player.12:26 Could he be a successful player in a different role in a different team?13:36 Difficulties with letting the stars be the stars.16:14 Does he get forced to play positions that are bad for him?18:50 Can he understand criticism against him?21:31 Scenarios where he is top-fragging.22:50 Does the criticism get to him?26:20 Does he accept criticism?29:21 lurppis' article suggesting Fifflaren was statistically poor in games NiP lost.32:51 Things he does that don't show up in stats.37:01 When they were in their streak, did they have a sense things would always go right for them?39:14 Thoughts during VeryGames' streak of turning their rivalry.41:30 What happened to him during the EMS Katowice final?43:50 Why they let mirage get through the ban phase in that final.46:55 Did LGB beating Virtus on mirage play a factor in wanting to play it?47:08 Thoughts on how playing mirage might have changed the series.51:44 NiP becoming better on T sides.54:40 Is there a stumbling block for NiP in the majors?1:00:36 The difficulities of making so many finals and also losing them.1:03:52 Did NiP enjoy seeing that shox had left Titan?1:05:25 Will NiP win the most events in 2014?1:07:55 Thinking of a Fifflaren highlight game/series/tournament.1:09:40 Final words.