The Counter-Strike community has been buzzing with conversations around player Cadian, particularly pertaining to his role as in-game leader (IGL) and his well-acknowledged strength in clutch situations. A Reddit post by user ‘the-fallen-something’ questions whether Cadian should step down from IGLing and focus on improving his performances as an awper.
Community Reactions
- Most users feel Cadian’s strengths lie in his strategy execution and his role as an IGL benefits his playstyle
- Some suggest a shift in role could pose unnecessary risks to team dynamics
- There’s a common theme of appreciation for Cadian’s regular_successful clutches
IGL: More than just IGLing
User ‘Opposite-Smoke7000’ highlights a key point: Counter-Strike isn’t just about the aim. Leadership plays an equally crucial role. He notes, ‘liquid sucked for years because of mediocre igl, and now that they finally have one of the best igl in the game he should stop igling and become the awper? ok lol’. This view aligns with those who value the strategic aspect of the game over raw skill alone.
Understanding the Role of an Awper
In response to the post, user ‘TheMildCholestor’ argues that the role of an awper is not as simple as one would think. He explains, ‘Bro you are making it seem like hes constantly viewing the map as some 4d chessboard needing to micro manage his team every second. Just make a call and flow with it lol. You dont whiff easy shots coz you’re an igl’. This suggests that it’s not just about the shots, but also about maintaining a strategic overview.
Assessing Cadian’s Performance
An observation by user ‘SoulboundWasTaken’ zeros in on Cadian’s clutch abilities. He states, ‘without being a tournament winning igl, he would just be another mediocre passive awper. when you’re last alive every round, you inevitably win clutches. he simply doesn’t bring enough utility to a team being a pure awper.’ This implies that Cadian’s impact extends beyond his sniper rifle and that his IGL role significantly contributes to his triumphant clutch performances.
The community seems to agree that Cadian’s current role maximizes his strengths. While it’s certainly intriguing to wonder ‘What If’, it appears the current consensus is ‘Why Fix What Isn’t Broken?’. It’s clear Cadian has carved a unique place for himself as a powerful IGL and a clutch master, and we can’t wait to see how he continues to develop in his role and impact the game.
