Hello guys, could you first please introduce yourself and tell us about your Quake background.
Having almost no experience in Quake 3, how did you manage to get to a top level in QL TDM so fast?
And you on the other hand ZeRoQL, what still motivates you to play and compete after all those years?
What mode do you prefer - TDM or Duel?
Could you tell us what lineup you will play with in the upcoming EMS and EC and what kind of role each player has in your play?
And how would you describe your style of play?
Juven1le, you switched from evo to METSU, what were the reasons for that and what differences do you see between the teams, now that you have played with your new team for a while?
Last EMS season you finished 5th/6th, losing to fnatic and iM in the Playoffs. Were you satisfied with that result?
How much are you training at the moment, will you be prepared for the EMS/EC?
What is your goal for the upcoming EMS season?
The ClanBase EuroCup is not what it used to be anymore, but still attracts a lot of top teams. How important is the EuroCup for you compared to the EMS?
The Groups for the ClanBase EuroCup have already been drawn, who do you expect to make it into the Playoffs?
Lets talk about maps a bit. The big Quake Live Update brought a lot of change to the QL TDM scene with the comeback of some Q3 TDM Classics and the release of 3 new ones.
What do you think about each of the new maps - Dreadful Place, Purgatory and Leviathan?
Do you like the current Mappool (Campgrounds, Deep Inside, Dreadful Place, Grim Dungeons, Intervention, Purgatory, Realm of Steel Rats) or would you like to change it?
What would you change or add to Quake Live if you had the power?
ZeRoQL, are you currently working on any fragmovies?
What is your favorite fragmovie and why do you like it so much?
Which of your movies would you consider your best work?
Any last words?
Thanks for your time and good luck!
ZeRoQL: Hi all! I am Djordje Simonovic. I come from a town called Zrenjanin, Serbia. Officially I am 22, but the funny thing is, I was born on February 29th, 1988. In my spare time I play games, go to the gym, and work on video game videos :)
I have been playing Quake for around 8 years now and I have attended various LAN and online tournaments. I have been a member of many clans, y2|<, UneQualled, 2eX, bioXar, Arm3D, GM, QCG and now I am a team leader of METSU.
Juven1le: My name is Rasmus Andersen, I come from Denmark and I live in a Kolding. I go to school here in Denmark and tear it up in the weekends. Nothing out of the ordinary, I dont work after school giving me time to improve on my game.
I started playing Counter-Strike at a Netcafe here in Kolding, I was lucky enough to join their LAN clan. I was a little 13 year old danish git, my clanmates were around 19-25. And since then ive been hooked on FPS games. I have never played Quake 3 besides for some instagib fun. I started playing Quakelive April 3rd - 2009, found out Quake was on the internet so i had to try it out.
Having almost no experience in Quake 3, how did you manage to get to a top level in QL TDM so fast?
Juven1le: Well I was lucky enough to play on a public tdm server where smuf was playing (the leader of evo), I came in contact with him and before I knew it I was on the team. How I managed to get where I am is basically because of team e-violence. And I guess I have a small talent when it comes to FPS games. It just suits me really well.
And you on the other hand ZeRoQL, what still motivates you to play and compete after all those years?
ZeRoQL: Oh, well, that’s a really good question, and a tough one. I love playing Quake, I made great friends while playing it and I have a lot of fun as well. So maybe that’s the reason and my motivation, who knows. But as long as I have fun, I will continue to play and compete.
What mode do you prefer - TDM or Duel?
ZeRoQL: I prefer TDM over Duel, I am good in both mods but I love TDM more, coz of teamwork and effort which every player needs to put in to win a match, spirit of teamwork :D oh yea excitement after wining some tournament together :D
Juven1le: TDM without a doubt, FPS games for me is all about the team experience. I dont dislike duel but TDM is where my interest is at.
Could you tell us what lineup you will play with in the upcoming EMS and EC and what kind of role each player has in your play?
ZeRoQL: Lineup: ZeRoQL, Juven1le, v1um, bab and fl4sh
Juven1le is rambo player, his mission is to go out and do a lot of damage to enemy team. Oh yeah I forgot he loves to steal our red armors...
V1um is just awesome player, he has a lot of tdm experience, and he knows what to do and where to be.
Fl4sh_ is supportive player; his job is and protects armors or positions on map. Every team should have player like fl4sh_
Juven1le: We all just play as we see fit doing what we think best and it works out pretty neat.
And how would you describe your style of play?
Juven1le: The Joker, The Annoyer, The Destroyer, The Annihilator. I am kinda all over the place or at least i try to be. Running the map when i have the armors trying to annoy the opposite team as much as possible. If it dosnt work i just camp a corner with my rail and see what happens.
I always think im pretty calm and focused, Specially in important games where im more hyped then usual.
Juven1le, you switched from evo to METSU, what were the reasons for that and what differences do you see between the teams, now that you have played with your new team for a while?
Juven1le: My reason for switching in the first place was for the EMS, my plan was to go back to evo when EMS was done. But I liked to play with METSU and felt like it was time for a change. evo is an all out awesome team with fantastic teamplay, the social stuff and communication is awesome, so is the dedication from its members.
Last EMS season you finished 5th/6th, losing to fnatic and iM in the Playoffs. Were you satisfied with that result?
ZeRoQL: Of course not! Our loss to iM was very disappointing. We were sure that we would win that match, but you know… things happen. After that mitch left METSU, saying that we will be better off without him.
How much are you training at the moment, will you be prepared for the EMS/EC?
ZeRoQL: Ofc we will be prepared. We are playing a lot; I think we are the most active QL TDM team in Europe. You can find us spamming irc from 20:00 till midnight :) And I think with our current lineup we can win future tournaments.
Juven1le: I think im going to be pretty prepared, guess only time will tell.
What is your goal for the upcoming EMS season?
ZeRoQL: To knock out FRONT from the EMS and reach the TOP. We want to be new crowned champions :)
Juven1le: Well finishing first!!! If that dosn't work, top 3 will do just fine.
The ClanBase EuroCup is not what it used to be anymore, but still attracts a lot of top teams. How important is the EuroCup for you compared to the EMS?
ZeRoQL: It's the same to us. I mean ClanBase is basically practice for EMS :) I would like to see some QL TDM LAN tournaments, that would be awesome. To get together with teams, play, have fun and party! I think guys from eSport Heaven can make it happen, but we will see.
Juven1le: I think the EMS holds more prestige at the moment. We are attending and looking to win the EuroCup aswell.
The Groups for the ClanBase EuroCup have already been drawn, who do you expect to make it into the Playoffs?
ZeRoQL: GROUP A: 4Kings – XT - ALPHA / GROUP B: METSU – FRONT - BFACES
Juven1le: 4kings - Alpha - xt / Frontline - Bloodface – Metsu
Lets talk about maps a bit. The big Quake Live Update brought a lot of change to the QL TDM scene with the comeback of some Q3 TDM Classics and the release of 3 new ones.
What do you think about each of the new maps - Dreadful Place, Purgatory and Leviathan?
ZeRoQL: Well none of the new maps are perfect, they still need some adjustments. But it’s good to have some new maps to shake things up a bit :D
OLD:
Real of Steel Rats - I don’t like it. It suited Quake 3 style, but it doesn’t go well with Quake live. I think I will remove it from map pool.
Deep Inside - Perfect for tdm, just don’t like the name of map :) I always remember ischju saying "I love Deep Inside" LOL :D
Intervention – Also perfect for tdm, maybe they should add something new to map.
NEW:
Leviathan - I like the map but it needs some work, I don’t like those stairs. But overall its good campy map. Team always needs to be together. It’s all about control RED room and LG.
Dreadful Place - Map that needs a lot of work, but I think it’s good for 2v2 not for 4v4 :)
Purgatory - Best map for QL TDM, New Campgrounds :)
Juven1le: Always good to see some changes cant complain really.
Do you like the current Mappool (Campgrounds, Deep Inside, Dreadful Place, Grim Dungeons, Intervention, Purgatory, Realm of Steel Rats) or would you like to change it?
ZeRoQL: Yes. But like I said, I would remove Realm of Steel Rats, and add back Leviathan :)
Juven1le: Would like too see dm20 or dm7 instead of cpm4
What would you change or add to Quake Live if you had the power?
Juven1le: I would change the shotgun and plasma. I cant hit shit with the plasma ergo i want to change it. Shotgun because im tired getting one shot / two shot mid distance and dying.
ZeRoQL, are you currently working on any fragmovies?
ZeRoQL: Haha here we go, yes I am working on bunch of movies right now. Here is the list:
Collosum 2: Quake Live Nation Cup 2010
UNAGI II: The Return of The Power – Quake Live Movie
UNAGI: Frags that fits over The Power (reEDIT new version) - Quake Live Movie
Drugs&Porn Quake Live Movie
The Last Ice Climber II: Last dose - Quake 3 TDM movie
Quake Cyber Generation Redux Quake 3 movie – (me and Domino are making it )
METSU Quake Live TDM Movie
Quake Overdose 2 Quadrilogy (reEDIT new version) – Quake 3 Movie
List goes on: P
And maybe „Fisted by deus 2“we will see...
What is your favorite fragmovie and why do you like it so much?
ZeRoQL: I don‘t have a favorite, but here are my top 5:
FOOZE (by zulg)
The Contenders 2 (by entik)
ClanBase Eurocup 3 (by Amsterdam Wob)
fragged by ic-GOPHER (by gopher)
Colosseum - Quake Nations Cup (by silu)
Which of your movies would you consider your best work?
ZeRoQL: Colossum 2 :) but you didnt see it yet :P
Anyways, i dont know, Head'z up or The Gate Keepers
Any last words?
ZeRoQL: Huge thanks to PerpetualWar for organising TDM tournaments and being awsome ADMIN ever! Give us moree!! :D
Iva for putting up with me on daily bases, I owe her BIG TIME ;)
My girls Jovana, Sandra, Suzana, Marija <o/
z4pher for being awsome friend, and lucky charm :)
jue for making metsu with me.
Holysh1t crew! :* for streaming our matches > levelupyourgame.net/
Nikola "rmb'juss1" Mudrinki (prk)
KlanRUR and Serbian quake community (snaga, Sergio, zuloom, Corey, rmd, 4oveRale, vuduu, etc...)
drk & prozac <3
Juven1le: Shoutout to e-violence aka evo, and all the members in the team.
Thanks for your time and good luck!
ZeRoQL: Thanks for interview!