paulioska

paulioska (real name: Paulius) has been part of the CS scene since early 2016, first introduced to the game at just nine years old on his brother's PC. His nickname doesn't carry any special meaning as it's just a name that stuck through the years.

Growing up alongside the game, Paulius built his experience primarily through online matches. While he hasn't attended any notable LANs or school events yer, his journey has been defined by resilience: playing on low-end hardware and battles on unstable internet for much of his early years. These challenges shaped his playstyle, making every moment count.

Over time, Paulius gravitated towards a more cerebral role as a lurker. Rather than leading the charge, he finds value in creating opportunities from the periphery as he quietly impacts the round with well timed flanks and his insane positioning. While IGL isn't his focus, his understanding of timing and map control speaks for itself.

His favourite map is Mirage, a timeless staple of CS, and unlike many, he's never been drawn to flashy skins or gambling. For Paulius, it's always been about mastering the fundamentals and improving through the play.