Thorin explained why M0nesy is similar to S1mple.
"I think everyone acknowledges that S1mple is the greatest player in Counter-Strike. He didn't just achieve incredible stats and earn numerous MVP awards. He did it all while playing aggressively.
If someone told me that Valve had a fortune teller who saw the future, and that's why they nerfed the AWP in 2015, I would agree with that decision. I haven't seen any player come close to S1mple's level of play in his prime, but M0nesy has done it.
He doesn't care that there are only five bullets in the AWP's magazine; he'll get two or three kills. In matches, we see other players hesitant to duel with him. It's cool that we have not just the best player again, but also a cool showman," expressed Duncan "Thorin" Shields.
Previously, Thorin compared M0nesy to an anime hero.
"To me, M0nesy is a real anime hero, appearing on the pro scene at 16 or 17 years old. He started quite well, especially considering his noticeable career growth. Perhaps he's the best player right now," believes Duncan "Thorin" Shields.