Too Good to Cheat: The Story of Ropz

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  • Опубліковано 31 бер 2023
  • The road to the top is rarely easy.
    Robin "ropz" Kool had spent years trying - and failing - to conquer the game he loved. But he didn’t let the cheating accusations stop him. His incredible play shone through even when his team’s didn’t.
    Still, a Major win would clinch his rise to superstardom in a way nothing else could. The only problem was that, for the longest time, it was out of reach. His team couldn’t get there - no matter how well ropz played.
    But once he had his shot? He wasn’t about to let it slip away.
    This is the Story of ropz.
    Written by: Josh Bury (@Throwngauntlet)
    Edited by: Connor Dunn (@connordunn_)
    Hosted by: Dimitri Pascaluta (@Dpascaluta)
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  • @vashSJ
    @vashSJ Рік тому +2692

    imagine being so good in the game to the point that pros call you a hacker.

    • @ToadStool125
      @ToadStool125 Рік тому +128

      flusha was the og for this

    • @marioespinho3272
      @marioespinho3272 Рік тому +70

      @@ToadStool125 No, Flusha was actually a hacker.

    • @chromeheartsonme
      @chromeheartsonme Рік тому +92

      @@marioespinho3272 no he wasnt lol you dont understand fps games.

    • @marioespinho3272
      @marioespinho3272 Рік тому +17

      @@chromeheartsonme yes he was lol you dont understand fps games.

    • @RaroogTV
      @RaroogTV Рік тому +51

      @@marioespinho3272 can you actually prove your point?

  • @terminusest9179
    @terminusest9179 Рік тому +934

    I never knew about ropz's situation and now seeing it makes me really happy for him to be in a successful team to support his family. Rest in Peace to his father, I'm sure he's proud of robin.

    • @apizon2626
      @apizon2626 Рік тому

      If you search for The Story of Ropz on youtube you will find an mini documentary from about 2 years ago it is really good and nice to see!

  • @ButterHugger
    @ButterHugger Рік тому +1302

    Imagine this was an April Fools video and this is TheScore casually calling Ropz a hacker

    • @Hylj3z
      @Hylj3z Рік тому +26

      I think the joke is that this is just a reupload. I definitely have watched this video before and they've already a vid on ropz i just don't know/remember if they changed anything

    • @Maarmalade
      @Maarmalade Рік тому +36

      ​@@Hylj3z the video you are thinking of is 3 years old and this is an expansion to that video in the story of style

    • @michaeldayao1512
      @michaeldayao1512 Рік тому +4

      Imagine imagining your imagination towards other people’s imaginations

    • @RyanMK666
      @RyanMK666 Рік тому +2

      @@Hylj3z it’s an updated video. Since he just became a grand slam winner

    • @nimbi729
      @nimbi729 Рік тому

      @@RyanMK666 they didnt even mention the grand slam lmao

  • @jckongs
    @jckongs Рік тому +231

    The suicide of his father still hits hard. I always get teary when I hear it again.

  • @FearDrxgz
    @FearDrxgz Рік тому +200

    dad commits suicide and pros calling him cheater yet he keeps going strong and displays no matter the roster insane numbers bro deserved all the succes and more

    • @Yeetos.
      @Yeetos. 8 місяців тому +1

      It sounds cringe but it’s kind of inspiring

    • @extreme4180
      @extreme4180 8 місяців тому +6

      ​@@Yeetos. and im still hardstuck silver =(

    • @thecipher8495
      @thecipher8495 7 місяців тому +16

      Where is it cringe tho? It's just perseverance@@Yeetos.

    • @SyphiList
      @SyphiList 3 місяці тому

      @@Yeetos.what is cringe in this situation 🤣

  • @DanL604
    @DanL604 Рік тому +633

    Ropz, Twistz,Rain are basically rifle headshot machines. Broky is insane too and Karrigan put their skills all together. I’m not even a Faze fan but can’t deny how good they are

    • @byafos
      @byafos Рік тому +46

      Same. Not a fan of the org itself but I love the CS squad a lot. I liked karrigan in CS 1.6 as well and I like seeing his name up there, hes a legendary IGL

    • @anirudhsubramanian5578
      @anirudhsubramanian5578 Рік тому +4

      for me it's like- I love the Faze team, but i hate their fans

    • @Guaptologist
      @Guaptologist Рік тому +13

      @@byafos i love karrigan, im so happy he finally won a major

    • @GeronimOCZECH
      @GeronimOCZECH Рік тому +8

      Also the story behind every FaZe Clan player is really impressive to say at least.

    • @elaishorpestad6924
      @elaishorpestad6924 Рік тому +1

      FAZE ARE DOING REALLYBAD RIGHT NOW

  • @alexannuk5988
    @alexannuk5988 Рік тому +202

    As an Estonian I am very proud of what he has achieved. He has put our country on the map when it comes to cs.

    • @T0nitigeR
      @T0nitigeR Рік тому +2

      don't forget HS, who somehow "vanished" after one major

    • @hdkonvick6299
      @hdkonvick6299 Рік тому +10

      Ropz on hetkel ainuke espordi täht eestis. Loodetavasti tuleb neid rohkem, ja teistes mängudes ka

    • @johng1968
      @johng1968 Рік тому +1

      @@hdkonvick6299 Kindlasti!

    • @krissiwnl3243
      @krissiwnl3243 Рік тому +1

      @@hdkonvick6299 on ka loomulikult Puppey, aga ta on viimasel nagu ära kadunud

    • @bibblee.
      @bibblee. Рік тому +1

      ​@@hdkonvick6299overwatchi tippliigas mängib "admiral" londoni tiimis

  • @altezzaboi9845
    @altezzaboi9845 Рік тому +291

    His story is so inspiring yet heartbreaking. I hope he knows his father is extremely proud of him

  • @moozaman1809
    @moozaman1809 Рік тому +85

    Ropz is the reason I am a Faze fan, I don’t care what team ropz is on I will root for him. His skill, personality, and story are a combo that is hard to hate!

  • @heilerko9349
    @heilerko9349 Рік тому +36

    Ropz is a genuine nice guy, trudging through hardships, keeping true to himself. He put my homeland on the map of esports, what an achievement. Wish him long and successful career.

    • @HHalcyon
      @HHalcyon Рік тому +4

      Estonia already was on the map before that with Clement "Puppey" Ivanov from Dota 2.

  • @jpsaglimbeni
    @jpsaglimbeni Рік тому +176

    Since I started CSGO, Ropz was part of Nadeking videos I watched to learn. I saw his story about all that happened until he became pro and he will be my fav player forever. Literally I revolve my playstyle around him (obviously with much worse aim, XD)

    • @FreddeLibre
      @FreddeLibre Рік тому +7

      thanks for the part in ( ) I wouldnt have guessed that otherwise

    • @ninthseeker2541
      @ninthseeker2541 Рік тому +3

      @@FreddeLibre bruh

    • @millerl0l71
      @millerl0l71 Рік тому

      @@FreddeLibre some sad little attempt to make urself feel better trying to put someone else down? u sad little man

  • @Forestered
    @Forestered Рік тому +60

    wow did not know that about ropzs dad. To push through that and continue to perform is amazing. I admire and respect Ropz so much

    • @Frawt
      @Frawt Рік тому +9

      To be fair, of course it'd make sense for it to affect his performance, but I reckon playing CS helped him take his mind off of that a lot and was probably one of the biggest things in his life helping him get through it.

  • @gugga2745
    @gugga2745 Рік тому +244

    havent watched more than 10 seconds and ik its gonna be goated bc of dimitri being the one telling the story

    • @DEVILONBOTHSHOULDERS
      @DEVILONBOTHSHOULDERS Рік тому +40

      fr brodie hard carries this channel i miss the old thescore

    • @AtomicMonkey923
      @AtomicMonkey923 Рік тому +15

      Dimitri my beloved

    • @philliplewis1586
      @philliplewis1586 Рік тому +14

      If I click a theScore video and don't hear Dimitri's voice, I leave.

    • @espressonoob
      @espressonoob Рік тому +3

      dmitri carries this channel

    • @senku1505
      @senku1505 Рік тому

      ​@@philliplewis1586same bro its just no fun without him. He is the only person on this channel who genuinely loves CS

  • @Noobix4
    @Noobix4 Рік тому +33

    Such an insane guy, ever since i started to watch professional play, he became my favorite player almost immediately and i started to switch from playing the awp to being a lurky rifler because of him.

  • @khalefabdelillehboulefrakh9959
    @khalefabdelillehboulefrakh9959 Рік тому +48

    Man ropz is a legend

  • @axlflores6406
    @axlflores6406 3 місяці тому +1

    Ropz is my favorite player, he seems like a very chill and focused person, both on the server and outside, seeing them win the major, and the grand slam and now having just finished top 3 in the world is crazy, he is a person who despite Everything I can achieve continues to improve itself day by day, I adapted many behaviors that it has on the server to my daily life in real life, because it really is full of something more.

  • @CSDummythxc
    @CSDummythxc Рік тому +1

    bro your content is too amazing

  • @MSP106
    @MSP106 Рік тому +4

    Sad to hear about his Dad, but I know he's proud watching his son create a legacy for the family. Great video as always.

  • @tnightwolf
    @tnightwolf Рік тому +20

    I'm not even from Estonia but Puppey in Dota and Ropz in CS are some of my favorite players ever! ❤

  • @aayushmanchatterjee8992
    @aayushmanchatterjee8992 Рік тому +9

    You gotta love ropz, hes so talented, has a major & a grand slam...but shows not even a bit of ego. Way to goo

  • @YatschProduktion
    @YatschProduktion Рік тому +2

    I love those videos. Keep up the great work

  • @Magnum69
    @Magnum69 Рік тому +2

    the antwerp major being my first event, spirit/faze was such an amazing match to watch, the back and forth, clutches, another OT, another OT...
    such a banger event

  • @marcusberggren9241
    @marcusberggren9241 Рік тому +3

    i've been following Ropz since 2018. He's my favorite player and when he joined Faze Clan he was the last piece of the puzzle for Faze. Karrigan is the best IGL in the world no question.

  • @wildzilla911
    @wildzilla911 Рік тому +2

    been a fan of ropz from the very begining ...an absolute awesome humbple person and player ..all the love for him

  • @DanXD64
    @DanXD64 Рік тому +1

    Finally, my favorite esports pro ropz gets a story of. This has been long awaited, he deserves it

  • @radioactive5882
    @radioactive5882 Рік тому +1

    Respect to Ropz. I had situation similar during high school. Not involving my dad, but my brother. My brother had cerebral palsy and scoliosis and was currently in the hospital. During one of his previous surgery's, one one of the incisions had left and infection. This infection later led to necrotic tissue build up and caused him to go into septic shock. We lost him for almost 40 minutes. Luckily we got him back. This happened in the midst of getting ready for a Halo team tryout.

  • @RealJuiceWrld
    @RealJuiceWrld Рік тому +27

    "Imagine what Faze could do with Ropz on the roster" proceeds to show Rain and Twistzz highlights

    • @benvariss2946
      @benvariss2946 Рік тому

      inferno ace vs g2

    • @lustwaffle
      @lustwaffle Рік тому

      yeah but it was more of team highlights, not just ropz only.

  • @adenkyramud5005
    @adenkyramud5005 Рік тому +3

    that caster tho... that clip gave me goosebumps.

  • @realheadshothero
    @realheadshothero Рік тому +4

    Rest in peace to Ropz father. I know he is proud looking down on him

  • @MrGeesikser
    @MrGeesikser 6 місяців тому +2

    In my eyes he was always so underated. I always have/had feeling that he is top3 in the world. Very complete and versatile player. Consistent. Brutal. Sharp.

  • @Frxnnn
    @Frxnnn Рік тому +1

    Damn I never knew that about his dad, I just started CSGO about a week ago and with the last major I’m just looking up old videos for this pick ‘em challenge and I stumbled across this video.. hope he know his father is proud of him and keep pushing ropz

  • @makmoonish
    @makmoonish Рік тому +18

    Honestly ROPZ , he does all the fundamentals right, checks every corner, definitely one most intelligent player.

  • @brightersantitan
    @brightersantitan Рік тому

    loved that video - good job!

  • @akurbyburby
    @akurbyburby Рік тому +3

    EPL s10 is what made me a mouz fan. When they 16-0'd EG and had that awesome game against astralis. I miss that old roster (and especially the old logo)

  • @RaroogTV
    @RaroogTV Рік тому +21

    I hope in around 10 years ahead Ropz will be a great mentor to some new, young superstar, just like Karrigan was to him, and GobB was to Karrigan. Fantastic CS family 💚

  • @ethandeano142
    @ethandeano142 4 місяці тому +1

    Rest in peace with his dad, Ropz is not a cheater, hes just good at the game.

  • @martinalvarez2884
    @martinalvarez2884 Рік тому +9

    you shoulve put more clips, ropz did some insane plays lately

  • @DampLover
    @DampLover Рік тому +2

    Feels so good that I called it back at Dreamhack in 2017 that he would be one of the greatest to ever play the game!

  • @whatisnonsense
    @whatisnonsense Рік тому +1

    my heart dropped regarding his father; i wish nothing but the best for him

  • @delfininsjezus
    @delfininsjezus Рік тому +7

    don't let anyone but dimitri cook, he the goat 🐐

  • @Alex-vl1mv
    @Alex-vl1mv 11 місяців тому

    Good one bro, a well done video

  • @ForTheHobby69
    @ForTheHobby69 11 місяців тому +1

    sorry to now just hear ropz lost his father that way, RIP to his father and I hope ropz has a career for years to come

  • @Gone29364
    @Gone29364 Рік тому +1

    this just gives me hope to come back to faceit again

  • @eco1842
    @eco1842 Рік тому +5

    we love ropz

  • @oni4429
    @oni4429 Рік тому +4

    a top 5 all time riflers obviously ! he is in no need to be described ! when the majority were hyping over the m0nesy deal to G2 , i was going insane for the ropz deal especially adding such a superstar rifler to the other 4 in faze clan ! and i was right faze conquered the scene longer than Navi in 2021! the majority started watching and admiring ropz now with faze but let me tell you that this kid performed 10 times better and more efficient than niko did for mouz ! ropz has so much more to show now but he can't cuz he's there next to rain and twistzz , they are around his level of rifling so that's why they share the top fragging with him !

  • @mason2950
    @mason2950 Рік тому

    this is what we've all been waiting for

  • @brookgun
    @brookgun Рік тому +1

    I remember n0thing crying when watching Ropz faceit interview... Can't hate Ropz

  • @jensdb7763
    @jensdb7763 Рік тому +3

    Ropz and twistz are dudes i like to watch. No drama just pew pew lazerbeams.

  • @zenpool5918
    @zenpool5918 Рік тому +6

    Good guy Ropz.

  • @pogsauce9253
    @pogsauce9253 Рік тому +2

    1:08 him starting at 15 is very inspirational to me.

  • @B1INK
    @B1INK 25 днів тому

    Him saying I wish I could go back and say dad just wait I will make it in csgo just hits soo hard man

  • @gnolihz
    @gnolihz Рік тому

    Actually i notice ropz on comparison video between pro and streamer aim. Since then he become one of my favorite player

  • @trevorkarro9199
    @trevorkarro9199 Рік тому

    the asia 2019 was such a crazy comeback in the semi

  • @Earpugs
    @Earpugs 8 місяців тому

    What a legend

  • @ChevyKevy.
    @ChevyKevy. Рік тому

    did the score make a ropz vid a couple years ago? still a great vid!

  • @kokikoda8203
    @kokikoda8203 Рік тому +2

    now im rooting for him

  • @sezonisvafli
    @sezonisvafli Рік тому +2

    dude's a fucking machine, one of the best mechanical players in entire cs history, hands down

  • @totobs1
    @totobs1 Рік тому +2

    damn... he is actually butters

  • @Tze52
    @Tze52 Рік тому +5

    not gonna lie, CSGO has INSANE pro player storylines. So many actually have had personal loses and hardships on their journey to being world class champions!

    • @Kevwho123
      @Kevwho123 Рік тому +1

      No shot. Everyone experiences hardship and loss. Gamers don't go through career ending injuries, and their practice sessions and most of their lives are spent in their bedroom. Any mid level athlete is going to have 10x a better story.

    • @Frawt
      @Frawt Рік тому

      @@Kevwho123 Ah yes, fuck Ropz's dad committing suicide 'cause athletes injure themselves, you fucking sociopathic mongo.

    • @jamrah8713
      @jamrah8713 Рік тому +1

      @@Kevwho123 okay? since when was he powerscaling hardships youre just looking for a reason to argue.

    • @Kevwho123
      @Kevwho123 Рік тому

      @Jamrah I'm so confused here. Like... we're doing what a comment section is literally for. He made a statement and I disagreed with it ("INSANE storylines").
      I didn't even use antagonistic language. Dont be scared of discussion and/or arguments imo.

    • @_GrandZeno
      @_GrandZeno Рік тому

      @@Kevwho123 esports its harder then most sports in the world. learn your facts

  • @jetztenshi
    @jetztenshi Рік тому +2

    Loved to see the people's faces who accused ropz as a cheater now.

  • @jaujaujauuuuur
    @jaujaujauuuuur Рік тому +2

    Robin Kool, your father lives in you. You are 50 percent of him. Keep your head up and your heart strong, brother.

  • @pandey2170
    @pandey2170 Рік тому +1

    Papa ropz will be proud! ❤️❤️

  • @boreasm7979
    @boreasm7979 Рік тому +1

    First of all can we talk about the intel grand slam winner ropz, He is truly :)

  • @jacobsejer4527
    @jacobsejer4527 Рік тому

    I get serious goosebumps every time I hear Machine scream "1 MORRRE" when Faze won theajor.

  • @warlox2497
    @warlox2497 Рік тому

    Legend.

  • @khangnsn6915
    @khangnsn6915 Рік тому +1

    every time they win a big event, twistzz's girlfriend would meme about ropz and twistzz being a couple, always put a smile on my face

  • @Itstwistedroots
    @Itstwistedroots Рік тому

    Esports shoutcasters are so awesome!

  • @finnesse359
    @finnesse359 7 місяців тому

    Great video

  • @Heineck19
    @Heineck19 Рік тому +1

    he will go down as one of the best riflers in the history of Counter-Strike.

  • @ExRTc
    @ExRTc Рік тому

    Glad to be from the same country as Ropz

  • @attaac
    @attaac Рік тому +1

    What an amazing player

  • @marlonvillahermosa146
    @marlonvillahermosa146 Рік тому +1

    When other players accusing me of cheating im very flattered coz im doing good that my opponents cannot deal.

  • @BrodieRivers
    @BrodieRivers Рік тому

    Amazing video

  • @beovulf7241
    @beovulf7241 Рік тому

    I shed a tear! Maybe two...

  • @hayaa606
    @hayaa606 6 місяців тому

    i loved this kids story. wish his dad could have had abit more time to see him succeed :(

  • @exoduzexoduzexoduz
    @exoduzexoduzexoduz 7 місяців тому

    ropz is such a nice guy

  • @sundaystef
    @sundaystef Рік тому +2

    Robin 'ropz' Kool

  • @PokePilot
    @PokePilot Рік тому

    bro this shit made me cry no cap
    great video!

  • @PastaBiceps
    @PastaBiceps Рік тому

    my dream for esports was shattered by the aftermath of my father's suicide, it goes to show just how incredible he is as a person to succeed at the highest level, be kind, funny, and live a fulfilling life having been through something so traumatic, I wish I could have been strong like Ropz

  • @lasesis1249
    @lasesis1249 Рік тому

    imagine your idol calls you a cheater, must be the best feeling lowkey

  • @frozenburrito9313
    @frozenburrito9313 Рік тому

    I just love ropz so much

  • @Tsuny999
    @Tsuny999 Рік тому

    Thats messed up, mad respect for Ropz

  • @R4z0xR_1st_Comment_Enthusiast

    🔥

  • @Xalito
    @Xalito Рік тому +5

    Damn what a Kool Guy 😎

    • @krypty9670
      @krypty9670 Рік тому

      aint so "kool" when kool in estonia means school

    • @poolkrooni
      @poolkrooni Рік тому +1

      @@krypty9670 as the saying goes - be cool stay in school

    • @Xalito
      @Xalito Рік тому

      @@krypty9670 you must be fun at parties 😆

    • @Frawt
      @Frawt Рік тому

      @@krypty9670 Also, it's not pronounced the way it's pronounced internationally (which is closer to "kuul", which means bullet), but hey, Robin IS pretty cool, so let him have it.

  • @UserOfTheName
    @UserOfTheName Рік тому +2

    He does the weird looks that got him suspected even in interviews

  • @maestroff2768
    @maestroff2768 11 місяців тому +1

    I would love to see you guys make a video of markeloff

  • @rage_n0
    @rage_n0 Рік тому

    when he told what his mom said, I legitimate freezed, that's fucking hard

  • @cedlemlaro
    @cedlemlaro Рік тому

    Amazing gj proud to be gamer

  • @neutral3660
    @neutral3660 Рік тому

    Glad to be estonian, like Ropz best esports player that has been in the baltic

  • @oranghebat4975
    @oranghebat4975 Рік тому +1

    When u are in the right just chill and let time prove that

  • @tangyzhangy
    @tangyzhangy Рік тому +2

    i love ropz

  • @Ellie-qv4pu
    @Ellie-qv4pu Рік тому

    Ropz on mousesports was a different breed of rifler.

  • @arjenjosephsaulog5437
    @arjenjosephsaulog5437 Рік тому

    Where will you make story of Broky?

  • @palix86
    @palix86 7 місяців тому

    how did you not include his 1v5 clutch on inferno?

  • @DatsWutsUp
    @DatsWutsUp Рік тому +1

    OH NO WONDER MY STICKER WENT UP IN IN PRICE

  • @NolanCoe
    @NolanCoe 11 місяців тому

    Wow now ropz is my favorite player

  • @ColdToiletSeats
    @ColdToiletSeats Рік тому +1

    Ropz is amazing

  • @tonline3266
    @tonline3266 Рік тому

    When most players accusing you for using cheat, so you're a god for them

  • @mantasdapkus3251
    @mantasdapkus3251 8 місяців тому

    I dont understand how pro gamers in general have such huge egos. To the point where they now that they would win if they just played together instead of trying to one up each other.

  • @mcbassinfaas7285
    @mcbassinfaas7285 10 місяців тому

    people nowadays just cant fathom that people study these games for hours. so that makes them hackers. these dudes reactions and game sense is miles ahead of any average joe so sit boys.