Beyond the Gamer - DecE

What do you do before a big tournament? And what do you normally do after losing an important match?

Before a big tournament, that means qualifier, i practice a lot for my skill to grow and make the game become easier and practice with my team too because without team you`re not a good gamer :]. After losing an important match i go outside and relax for a few minutes because if i don`t i will start crying.


You`ve been to many countries through gaming, which country left you the deepest impression?

Paris is a great city, but in Italy at Verona i saw greater things than in other countries, nothing comparing with Romania


What will be the next tournament we can see you guys in? Any expectations of it?

The next lan for Eq will be the WCG Qualifiers, 1st place of course.


Who are your biggest rivals in Romania?

The biggest rival is TeG of course, as usually there are other teams who can make surprises .


How does a normal day for you look like?

A normal day for me is going to college and then spend time with my friends or practice if needed.


What do your parents think about your career as a professional gamer? Have they been to an event where you participated?

They haven`t been but they supported me after i won the ESWC qualifier.


Which team do you see on top for 2007? And what will be your goals for 2007?

See us in top for 2007 in Romania, i hope we will win all the qualifiers. For the big events like WCG, ESWC i thing Pentagram is the strongest team.


How did you spend your festive new year break?

With my family, how could i?


Do you see yourself still playing Counter-Strike on a competitive level 2-3 years from now?

No , i don`t think so ... only if we will win some big event outside.


If your professional gaming career was to end today, what will you do? What memories will still remain in your mind? What kind of person do you want to be remembered as?

If that will happen i will remember for sure my ex-team xGen and all my teammates and after that i will remember the ESWC and the CPL.


Will you still want to be involved with gaming in the future, when you are about 40 years old for example? If so, as what?

No :D for sure.


At the moment, how do you mix up the real life with the online life? Is it difficult?

No ... pretty easy.


What are your family and friends thinking about your job as a pro gamer?

They think that i`m doing a good job at this moment.


What do you do when you don`t play? What do you do on you spare time if we say so?

In weekend i go and drink something with my friends, or i study or take a walk on the beach or in the park.