ArtFr0st: bad vibes derailed BetBoom’s Bucharest run

BetBoom’s AWPer Artem “artFr0st” Kharitonov said internal tensions undermined the team’s PGL Masters Bucharest campaign, insisting the roster “could’ve gone really deep” if not for poor team atmosphere. After a narrow elimination versus Gentle Mates, he described a mix of in-server misplays and “bad vibes” outside the game that left players far from their usual level. 

BetBoom arrived with an outside shot at playoffs, opened with a win over a weakened MIBR, but ultimately bowed out 1-2 after losing the decider to Gentle Mates in a tight Nuke finale.

What artFr0st said

On team form: the squad had arguments and “was not at our best point as a team,” which hurt consistency across the event. 

On performance level: “We couldn’t even play at 30%… [no one] could perform even at 50% of his individual level.” 

On d1Ledez: he called the newcomer “really strong individually” but noted gaps in “base Counter-Strike” that structured practice should fix. 

How the run unfolded

Beat MIBR in the opener (Overpass blowout; series 2–1). MIBR were missing star AWPer kl1m due to visa issues reported before the event. 

Eliminated by Gentle Mates: lost Ancient, won Mirage, fell 11–13 on Nuke to exit the Swiss stage. 

Related news & useful context

Gentle Mates stay alive: Their win over BetBoom kept their playoff hopes alive after a rough start. 

SAW upset Aurora to reach playoffs, sending the event’s top-ranked team into 2–2 elimination games—shaping the bracket around BetBoom’s group. 

MIBR’s situation: kl1m’s absence affected multiple matches in the group; fnatic later sent MIBR home 0–3. 

Event overview: PGL Masters Bucharest 2025 runs Oct 26–Nov 1 in Bucharest with a $1.25M prize pool. 

Additional quotes that frame BetBoom’s state

Boombl4 on the new look BetBoom (Sept 26): “I see the growth, and the atmosphere has become much better,” discussing the addition of d1Ledez—useful contrast to artFr0st’s Bucharest assessment. 

artFr0st on joining BetBoom (July 14): during his stand-in spell he said, “I really do hope to stay on this team,” outlining personal motivation to make the move work. 

Snappi on Bucharest (Oct 28): after his own team’s exit, “This wasn’t good enough… we really need the hours,” a broader reminder that disrupted prep and form were common themes at this event.