Team Spirit star rifler Danil “donk” Kryshkovets recently offered a humorous look back at an early interaction with his former teammate, Boris “magixx” Vorobyev. Sharing the anecdote during a Team Spirit YouTube segment, Donk shed light on an unexpected, and slightly awkward, moment from his younger days that involved crosshairs, settings, and a significant misunderstanding.
According to Donk, he felt a positive connection with magixx from their very first encounters, noting that Boris was a pleasant person and communication felt natural, whether online or in person. However, an exchange on VK, the Russian social media platform, stands out in his memory. Magixx reached out, making a seemingly standard request for Donk`s in-game settings, specifically asking for his crosshair configuration.
At the time, Donk was only 15 years old. Faced with a request for his technical setup from a player he knew, his immediate thought was that he was being trolled. Operating under this assumption, the young Donk decided to play along in his own way. Instead of providing actual settings, he sent a smiley face emoji as his crosshair. Magixx`s subsequent reaction, expressed as something along the lines of “What kind of [nonsense] is this?”, only solidified Donk`s belief that it was all a joke.
The interaction didn`t end there. Donk revealed that following this initial exchange, magixx invited him to play together approximately five or six times. Yet, still convinced that magixx was simply teasing him, Donk declined each invitation. It`s a moment of slight irony when considering Donk`s current status – a player whose settings are now eagerly sought after by countless aspiring players, yet who initially suspected a genuine request was a prank.
This story provides a small, relatable insight into the human elements behind professional esports careers. It highlights how easily intentions can be misread, especially across different personalities and age gaps, and how even seemingly simple interactions can create lasting, and in this case, humorous memories.
The anecdote gains a touch more significance when viewed in the context of Team Spirit`s roster evolution. Magixx, who joined the team in September 2019, recently transitioned to the reserve roster on July 7, 2025, with Ivan “zweih” Gogin stepping in. Donk`s recollection reminds us of the history and personal connections that exist within teams, reflecting on a past interaction with a player who was a long-standing member of the squad.
Ultimately, Donk`s story about the “smiley crosshair” and the perceived trolling offers a lighthearted glimpse into his path, demonstrating that even the journey to becoming a CS2 superstar can be paved with humorous misunderstandings and unexpected beginnings.
Finley Holt