Crws confirms seph1roth as FULL SENSE's future IGL - "He was the plan. He was the future for this team."

FULL SENSE's in-game leader Thanamethk "Crws" Mahatthananuyut has confirmed that Chinnakrit "Seph1roth" Phoojaroen has been signed to take over IGL duties once Crws retires at the end of the year. Speaking exclusively to THESPIKE.GG, Crws revealed that the plan to bring in seph1roth had been in motion far longer than most fans realized.

Check out our more in-depth interview with Crws on THESPIKE too.

The Plan Dates Back to Stage 1

According to Crws, the idea to recruit seph1roth wasn't a recent development. "At first I wanted to sign him as early as Stage 1," Crws said.

"He was the plan. He was the future for this team."

With retirement on the horizon, Crws explained that word of seph1roth's game sense had circulated for a while, and a trial period only reinforced that reputation. "After experiencing him and watched him trial, I think he's the future for the team," Crws added, confirming that the vision solidified well before the move became public.

Why the Timing Makes Sense Now

While the Stage 1 signing didn't materialize, Crws stressed that the eventual move isn't a sudden shift in direction. "I don't think it's anything different," he said. "I think I just needed to give him more experience so that he could do my job." For Crws, developing a successor is a bigger priority than holding onto the IGL role himself. According to the veteran IGL, it made more sense to develop another leader who would replace him in the future.

Crws was careful to clarify that the decision isn't a knock on the team's current lineup.

"It's not that Leviathan is not a good player… it's more of what is good for the team in the future.”

The move, he emphasized, is about long-term structure rather than any shortcoming on Leviathan's part.

seph1roth's Growing Influence

Even before an official handover, Crws revealed that seph1roth has already been shaping FULL SENSE's in-server identity. "It's probably hard for you guys to see what he's doing, but he has been helping a lot in-server, in the game, with calls," Crws said. He feels it makes them look like a complete team. As FULL SENSE heads toward this transition, seph1roth's calling influence appears set to define the team's next era.

With Crws' retirement looming at the end of the year, FULL SENSE's succession plan is no longer speculation. seph1roth's transition into the IGL role marks a calculated, long-term move and his growing influence in-server suggests the team is already adapting to his leadership. As FULL SENSE heads into the season's final stretch, all eyes will be on how seamlessly this handover plays out on stage.

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