Panto: "I see myself as a good teammate, someone who listens and is open to criticism"

Interesting question. I was playing with Chimera Esports, but we were not a team, rather just a stack of five players, and a month and a half later, I got asked if I’d like to play with Aurora, and decided to join them because it was the better option for me.

When I informed my teammates about the decision, they weren’t mad at me and encouraged me to pursue it, even though we had just placed fourth at DreamLeague.

I felt like everyone poured all their energy and effort into DreamLeague. However, I felt that it was a one-time thing, and even if we continued playing with the same roster, I didn't think we could continue showing good results; in fact we might have performed even worse in the future.

Our achievement was tied to our strategies and mindset, especially during a time when we all were feeling that it was our last chance. Because of that, we weren't arguing but focused on individual best performances, which is how we did good. This result allowed the others to keep playing together, but I doubt I would have stayed much longer… just a feeling that I had.

The dynamics within the team is just fine. We also have a coach now, and he is trying to bring some balance to the team. We can focus more on playing without having to worry about the add-ons, while the coach focuses on those add-ons like calming us down when we’re having a tough time, motivating us when we’re down, or working on strategies.

It boils down to the amount of time we’ve had together. We just competed in our first LAN tournament with the complete roster and our new coach, and personally, I felt we played very well. We are taking every practice session seriously and I strongly believe we're improving, and it will eventually reflect in our performance.

There are about four or five teams that are so evenly matched that the winner could easily change depending on the draft and form. We only need to refine our drafts and play even better, and I believe we have a real chance of winning tournaments in the future.

But most importantly, we need to be consistent, and that’s something we need to focus on as we make progress.

I see myself as a good teammate, someone who listens and is open to criticism. If someone wants to tell me how I can improve, I'll always listen and try to do better in the future. I like making jokes... a lot. For me, it's not just about winning; the journey is important too.

If we have a good dynamic and enjoy spending time together, even outside of games, it can lead to better results because a positive atmosphere improves everything. Outside of games, I tend to be quiet and reserved, trying not to be too loud or annoying.