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| (Fighter at his local gay bar) |
Today's Player Focus series comes with the Lebanese assassin, Fighter. Find Fighter playing the 1v1 ladder on CnCNet and he can also be found frequenting the team game tournaments. I was fortunate to partner with Fighter and his lover Bart in a 3v3 Liquid tournament during the summer in which we slayed the team of Ford, Yuz & Lordy. A loss which still haunts that trio to this day. Ford hasn't played in a tournament since Fighter demolished him in that game due to crippling anxiety. Fighter is an opponent who keeps you on your toes and will catch you offside if the opportunity presents itself. His play-style is like a hawk flying through the sky looking for mice to feast on. [answers in bold]:
1) Tell us a little about yourself and when did you start playing Red Alert?
I'm 37 from Beirut, Lebanon. i started playing around 1998 until 2001 in a network shop in the neighbourhood. Around 2016 I heard about CnCNet and that Red Alert online play was still alive and well, so I downloaded it ASAP. I even fixed my broken PC for this purpose lol.
2) Why do you like Red Alert so much?
I like it because it's the most strategic game one can play.
3) Which games do you play apart from Red Alert, any other interesting hobbies?
Mmm nothing else really, some stupid games on my phone when I'm too lazy to sit by my laptop.
4) Who do you consider to be your biggest rival(s) in your time playing?
I think it would be Butcher (Arena games), he used to beat me more but I was still improving. I haven't played him at all recently, I think the results would differ now, maybe 50/50.
5) What is your most memorable game?
My most memorable games are on Arena (I've only started to play other maps quite recently). There are many games so I can't choose a particular one, most of these were with cousinleigh I believe, before he abandoned me to go play with the 2v2 pros.
6) Who is your favourite YouTuber/streamer?
My favourite is bart with his funny games and titles. I also liked your interview video series, Crush.
7) What is your favourite map and why?
Arena, then A Path Beyond. In Lebanon we only played Arena with aftermath settings all the time. Aftermath has more brain, less fast clicking, less fast shifting. I hate all the WER shit.
8) What is the single best tip you would give to other players?
My tip would be to just play with better players and you will improve your game. You'll be at least as good as them one day. Champion mentality.
9) Are there any major changes you would make to Red Alert/CnCNet?
I don't know if it's possible, but it would be great to have the ability to watch recordings of the ladder games after they are played.
10) Any final comments?
Weird... Bart is improving 😮!
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