
1. Can you tell us about your journey into professional Valorant, starting with Békéscsabai E-sport Egyesület, and how it led to your roles with Grindmore Esports and Lions?
Békéscsaba was my second team in Valorant. It was a group of Hungarians with big ambitions, and although our skill level was around Diamond, we worked hard and stayed together for almost a year, eventually reaching the top 70 on VLR. Afterward, I briefly stood in for HEET and then coached a GC team (Godsent). Following mixed results, I joined another Hungarian team, Rapid Ninjas. We were the underdogs but managed to qualify for the East-United: Season final in Poland and won the whole thing, securing a VCL spot. After parting ways, I joined Grindmore, aiming to win the East-United league. However, due to some shortcomings, the project fell through. Later, a friend invited me to coach their team in the Polaris VCL league, and subsequently, I joined Lions, where we went on to win the whole Project V season.
2. Which weapon do you prefer: Phantom or Vandal?
If I’m playing smoke agents, I prefer the Phantom for easier smoke sprays. Otherwise, I use the Vandal for other flex agents.
3. What's your favorite map in Valorant?
Probably Pearl.
4. Who is your favorite agent and why?
I don't have a particular favorite, but I enjoy learning new things with KAY/O and supporting my team with it.
5. Reflecting on your coaching experience with Rapid Ninjas and Coalesce, what were some key lessons and takeaways from those positions?
I learned a lot from both teams, especially Rapid Ninjas. I improved both as a person and a player, particularly in handling the human side of e-sports and communicating better with people.
6. How do you balance individual skill improvement with fostering team synergy and coordination, both as a player and a coach?
For a long time, I believed that having clean and structured gameplay was key to success. While it's important, personal experience shows that it's more worthwhile to play to the strengths of the team and players.
7. During your time with Lions, what role did you primarily play, and how did you adapt your playstyle to fit the team's needs?
I was the IGL for Lions. While I enjoyed the team, I made crucial mistakes in handling players and trying to play perfectly instead of leveraging our players' strengths.
8. What aspects of your gameplay do you feel you excelled at, and what areas were you actively working to improve during your professional career?
I excel at supporting players and catching timings, which involves paying close attention to the game state. However, my individual performance was a hindrance, so I focused on improving it and can now compete with most players.
9. Can you share any strategies or tactics that you developed as a coach to help your teams gain an edge in competitive matches?
The strongest strategy a team can have is good communication and listening to each other to find a compromise.
10. How do you approach streaming on Twitch, and what do you enjoy most about interacting with your viewers?
I enjoy making people smile and putting on a show. I also love teaching, so many of my streams are educational as well.
11. Can you share any memorable moments or highlights from your streaming career so far?
Anytime something really funny happens and I make people laugh.
12. What are your thoughts on the current state of Valorant esports, and where do you see it heading in the future?
Valorant is one of the most-watched e-sports games at the Tier 1 level, and it's very healthy. However, everything below Tier 1 is not being properly managed by Riot, and it shows.
13. Who are your biggest influences or inspirations within the esports community, both as players and as individuals?
There are many amazing personalities, such as Tarik, Kyedae, TenZ, and M1xwell, who bring a healthy environment to the community.
14. How do you maintain a healthy work-life balance while pursuing a career in streaming and content creation?
It's similar to a regular job. You work hard towards something you enjoy, driven by the hunger to prove something to yourself or the world.
15. What do you enjoy most about competing in live LAN events, and how does it differ from online competitions?
LAN events have a unique vibe that online events can't replicate. It's hard to explain, but it feels amazing to be there in person.
16. How do you prepare mentally and emotionally for high-pressure matches or tournaments, both as a player and a coach?
The pressure comes from the fear of failure and whether all the practice was worth it. It's important to stay focused and not let that fear take over.
17. What do you think sets Valorant apart from other FPS titles, and why do you enjoy playing and streaming it?
Valorant's unique agent abilities and their combinations make the game unpredictable and desirable, setting it apart from other FPS titles.
18. How do you handle criticism, whether it's from fans, teammates, or analysts?
Criticism is essential for improvement, but only when it is constructive or positive, providing room for growth and self-reflection.
19. Finally, what message would you like to convey to your fans and supporters, both locally and around the world?
Never give up. If you have a dream, you must be willing to suffer for it.