Tech problems aside the espoo masters was a great vibe and incredible event. It had been too long since seeing Thorin and Richard on a desk together and it was about damn time we got it again. Thank you Mr. Ricardo for brightening my week a bit more than usual.
Honestly, the long tech pauses were a blessing in disguise for fans like me as the extended desk segments added a lot of special moments due to off-the-cuff analysis, which made the event even more memorable. There are even desk highlights for this event, and most are over 20-40 mins long, when was the last time this happened !!
I hope that you now understand, that the fever you got after the event was the infamous Espoo Sea hag plague, and the only way to avoid it is to kiss the sea hag on the lips before midnight to appease her wrath.
It's not hyperbole when I say this was the greatest counter strike desk of all time. Any iteration of the game. A classic combo with a sprinkle of the best and wittiest of the next generation... perfect. Also, I miss Duncan at events terribly.
I watched the event solely for the desk. I got to follow RL just before the Stockholm Major which wasn't a 10/10 event BTS and made him re-retire for a very long time. I am so glad that Elisa made this, made everything more enjoyable. I am really happy for you mate! Cheers from Brazil!
Watched that event mainly for the desk but the narrative you guys kept building for glaive throughout the tournament was super intriguing. The banter was top notch and I wish we'd see that old DreamHack style of deskwork in the current t1 events. Stellar job Richard! In regards to your bar incident with the drunk Fin, Espoo is like that. As a Fin who truly embraces the introvert in me, I despise bars in this country because personal space goes out the damn window
it was truly a blast from the past to see you and Thorin on a desk together again and i personally loved your ending to Mauisnake with the line of you maybe a fraud but your my fraud, fantastic desk with all 3 of you and i for one would like to see more of it, you guys don't get the credit or the recognition you deserve.
Ohh man it was a fun event. Thanks for being an awesome trio at the desk and sharing moments with us fans. We can seem weird at times, but mean well in the end. Hope you get to come back again next year. Kiitos! ❤️✌️
I really hope this event gave Thorin that kick towards the realization that he might miss doing events after all. He's a treat on broadcast - just so incredibly entertaining - and I don't think it'd hurt him to meet up with old chaps at the events either. Really only want that man to reap some benefits for his hard work and dedication. Love goes out to all three of you and everyone that made this Elisa what it was and here's to hoping it wasn't the last hurra.
You know, I can kinda relate to the "weirdo magnet" thing, and it's awkward and creepy asf. But I now believe there's levels to this thing and you *definitely* have the most advanced version of it. lmao
The fact that people actually made desk highlight videos of the event is a testament to how great the vibe was, thats something you just don't see with other desks
It was a great show and nice to hear you had interesting time in Finland. I will make necessary sacrifices to sea hag until she stops haunting your dreams.
there is a 45 minute video that is just the desk segments floating around on youtube. I dont even remember who won this tournament but I remember watching that
I'm still feeling the positive energy linger in me all this time after the event. Hope you guys can do another event, I would hate for my money to stay in my bank account lonely and unspent.
Never ever go to Helsinki - Tallinn overnight cruise unless you want the seahags to drag you to the bottom of the ocean. Bars on weekdays do also contain some interesting characters from time to time.
It was great so see you on stream and live on the final day on the arena, some of the best desk work from all of you to date. Textbook example of how to make a somewhat boring event entertaining considering the level of teams playing. I hoped for better attendance for the final day, but the vibes were still there. Regarding the Sea Hag incident, that's just finnish drinking culture. Try not to make any contact with the other customers, otherwise you might never get rid of them. Ofc not all of them are like that tho, so you just have to gamble, if you want to be social.
I've always thought people are just exaggerating Finnish drinking culture being mad but somehow Rich saying it has finally convinced me we're indeed not normal lol
As a Finn, I'm sad to report that these sea hags are a common occurance in most dive bars and hard to avoid anywhere. Finns go hard with alcohol, because it's true that we are often introverted and alcohol loosens us up, so we drink to be more social. But that can lead to awkwardness, as you have witnessed, when people lack social skills and then get drunk and think they know how to socialize. I think the sea hag was just a lonely, at least a semi-alcoholic, with limited social skills, and just wanted company (and probably also into your pants). Hopefully you dare to come back as I'd certainly love to witness this desk live next time :)
When you have a Faze vs Spirit you can go all buttoned up and analisys only because the matchup and maps will give hours upon hours of content. When you have a Fnatic vs NIP, you need to make the entertainment because the teams won't. Thanks for the desk man!
Love you Richard
Tech problems aside the espoo masters was a great vibe and incredible event. It had been too long since seeing Thorin and Richard on a desk together and it was about damn time we got it again. Thank you Mr. Ricardo for brightening my week a bit more than usual.
Honestly, the long tech pauses were a blessing in disguise for fans like me as the extended desk segments added a lot of special moments due to off-the-cuff analysis, which made the event even more memorable.
There are even desk highlights for this event, and most are over 20-40 mins long, when was the last time this happened !!
I hope that you now understand, that the fever you got after the event was the infamous Espoo Sea hag plague, and the only way to avoid it is to kiss the sea hag on the lips before midnight to appease her wrath.
Sorry. That was my mom.
Fraud watch in Espoo lmfao
Richard you are genuinely the goat in esports host work and journalism. Thank you for not giving up on CS and reporting in general!
Any Non Finn google Louhi, and youll see that Richard met a mythical Finnish character.
i can see it
17:35 "and they're descended from the Uruk-hai" fucking sent me 😂
The desk was absolutely goated, just from the names alone!
That sea hag story also cracked me up haha
Glad to see all of you having a laugh
❤
SEA HAG
Didn't have Richy Lew Lew being put on Fraud Watch in Espoo on my bingo card. Have to add IRL Fraud Watch now.
It made me miss you guys on the desk and by the numbers. Thanks for giving us a great show!
It's not hyperbole when I say this was the greatest counter strike desk of all time. Any iteration of the game. A classic combo with a sprinkle of the best and wittiest of the next generation... perfect.
Also, I miss Duncan at events terribly.
Really enjoyed the Elisa Backshots this year
That sea hag story had me laughing out loud alone in my room. You're hilarious, Richard.
I watched the event solely for the desk.
I got to follow RL just before the Stockholm Major which wasn't a 10/10 event BTS and made him re-retire for a very long time.
I am so glad that Elisa made this, made everything more enjoyable. I am really happy for you mate!
Cheers from Brazil!
Watched that event mainly for the desk but the narrative you guys kept building for glaive throughout the tournament was super intriguing. The banter was top notch and I wish we'd see that old DreamHack style of deskwork in the current t1 events. Stellar job Richard!
In regards to your bar incident with the drunk Fin, Espoo is like that. As a Fin who truly embraces the introvert in me, I despise bars in this country because personal space goes out the damn window
I really enjoyed watching you and Thorin together again ❤
I WILL MONITOR THE SITUATION
"we are all still mates" just killed me laughing :D such a throwback phrase from BTN stories :D
it was truly a blast from the past to see you and Thorin on a desk together again and i personally loved your ending to Mauisnake with the line of you maybe a fraud but your my fraud, fantastic desk with all 3 of you and i for one would like to see more of it, you guys don't get the credit or the recognition you deserve.
The Witchard Lewis Chronicles. I'm here for it
Ohh man it was a fun event. Thanks for being an awesome trio at the desk and sharing moments with us fans. We can seem weird at times, but mean well in the end. Hope you get to come back again next year. Kiitos! ❤️✌️
That sea hag story would be a 10/10 at any friends gathering
I really hope this event gave Thorin that kick towards the realization that he might miss doing events after all. He's a treat on broadcast - just so incredibly entertaining - and I don't think it'd hurt him to meet up with old chaps at the events either. Really only want that man to reap some benefits for his hard work and dedication. Love goes out to all three of you and everyone that made this Elisa what it was and here's to hoping it wasn't the last hurra.
Loved seeing you on the desk Rich.
What a throwback to the golden era of cs desks!
The sea hag story genuinely had me audibly laughing
i didnt see the event , but someone did a highlight reel of the desk , it was great .. the stuff Thorin comes out with :)
You know, I can kinda relate to the "weirdo magnet" thing, and it's awkward and creepy asf. But I now believe there's levels to this thing and you *definitely* have the most advanced version of it. lmao
The fact that people actually made desk highlight videos of the event is a testament to how great the vibe was, thats something you just don't see with other desks
"Good night tonight?"
"No mate"
🤣
This was the first CS tournament I watched and it was so enjoyable, love an upset, especially for a home favourite.
This desk was fantastic. i don't even watch cs anymore, but i had to watch the espoo when I found you guys were on.
the "sea hag lair" freaking sent me lmao
Love the description, Richard Lewis the comedian as people mentioned.
It was a great show and nice to hear you had interesting time in Finland. I will make necessary sacrifices to sea hag until she stops haunting your dreams.
i really enjoyed it
there is a 45 minute video that is just the desk segments floating around on youtube. I dont even remember who won this tournament but I remember watching that
I'm still feeling the positive energy linger in me all this time after the event. Hope you guys can do another event, I would hate for my money to stay in my bank account lonely and unspent.
"The Sea Hags Lair" fucking killed me
espoo was a fantastic event and the desk segments were ELITEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Literally laughing out loud watching this. Getting many weird looks from the gf that only got weird when I try to explain the stories
That Sea Hag story had me laughing my ass off. Fucking wild
Richard jiggle peeking corners in a mall to check if the sea hag is still on his tail
It’s 2 in a row at espoo ive loved
Never ever go to Helsinki - Tallinn overnight cruise unless you want the seahags to drag you to the bottom of the ocean. Bars on weekdays do also contain some interesting characters from time to time.
The Sea Hag sounds like my average experience with drunk Kazakh people, so I wish you all the best for working PGL Astana
Absolute classic Richard Lewis story
It was great so see you on stream and live on the final day on the arena, some of the best desk work from all of you to date. Textbook example of how to make a somewhat boring event entertaining considering the level of teams playing. I hoped for better attendance for the final day, but the vibes were still there.
Regarding the Sea Hag incident, that's just finnish drinking culture. Try not to make any contact with the other customers, otherwise you might never get rid of them. Ofc not all of them are like that tho, so you just have to gamble, if you want to be social.
70% finnish audience damn thats unexpected
I've always thought people are just exaggerating Finnish drinking culture being mad but somehow Rich saying it has finally convinced me we're indeed not normal lol
I'm 50% Finnish, so I got lots of Finnish relatives. I can confirm that if they had 24/7 access to alcohol they would all drink themselves to death.
As a Finn, I can attest to this story. Happens on most Fridays.
Espoo was comfy watching form home, we need more events like this in 2025 8 teams ect ect.
As a Finn, I'm sad to report that these sea hags are a common occurance in most dive bars and hard to avoid anywhere. Finns go hard with alcohol, because it's true that we are often introverted and alcohol loosens us up, so we drink to be more social. But that can lead to awkwardness, as you have witnessed, when people lack social skills and then get drunk and think they know how to socialize. I think the sea hag was just a lonely, at least a semi-alcoholic, with limited social skills, and just wanted company (and probably also into your pants). Hopefully you dare to come back as I'd certainly love to witness this desk live next time :)
bahahha! oh my god. I am so happy have you visiting Finland.
what a story.🎉😂
Now I wanna where this Sea Hag lair is :D
Love you Rich, I wish I could've come to see you in Espoo but I was stuck at work. Hopefully some other time.
RL never being able to escape Fraud allegations is hilarious
Omg, not the Sea Hag... I think she has clones all over Finnish boat trips 😂 You have to have garlic with you at all times. They're mermaid vampires!
5 Nights At Espoo's
The only analyst duo I can really think of that people tend to reference is Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher
Why was the newest richard Q&A deleted almost instantly upon upload?
Once again Finland has proven to be the land suitable only for the strong. The weak shall leave, or face the consequences.
5 Nights at Sea Hag´s
Another banger video Mr.Lewis
i googled what sea hag meant in the middle of the story and was creasin
The Shadow Over Espoo
A Soft Fraud lmfao.
THE SEA HAG IM GUTTED
Best desk ever
Retired....... back in the game
Such a goated desk ❤
So at the end, The Sea Hag gave Richard a happy ending in Espoo.
5 nights at Espoo
When you have a Faze vs Spirit you can go all buttoned up and analisys only because the matchup and maps will give hours upon hours of content.
When you have a Fnatic vs NIP, you need to make the entertainment because the teams won't.
Thanks for the desk man!
Have I just listened to a script reading of curb your enthusiasm
pls make a video rant about drillas and ohnepixel.
Can any Finns in the comments confirm whether Richard is the peak Finnish male form?
Bro you and kassad actually need to start going church together or else this curse wont reverse
Can you remember the head tech guy who ran the iseries?? Look where he is now….
Five nights at Espoo
Hilarious
nice new glasses
Kamala conceded and is now funding for recount.
It was great!
Best of the desk for those who missed it, its 🔥ua-cam.com/video/BDjmwbvsF_k/v-deo.html
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