Plazmaz: “OK, going to find some food.”

Plazmaz is a newcomer to Quakeworld and is a current student in The Dojo. Let’s probe his thoughts.

How did you first hear about Quakeworld?

I was actively playing CS in early 2006 and I was bored one day so I decided to play Deathmatch Classic. I remember playing a map that is a copy of QW’s DM3 in an FFA and I was doing terrible. One player told me about QW and to google def’s setup.

I downloaded it and quickly learned some basic configuration and here I am now. Although I only watched demos and spectated some matches until late 2006 becuase I was too busy with CS :X

What is your opinion on Quakeworld’s learning curve?

It’s massive. I remember watching matches and thinking the best players were the ones who moved the fastest. The truth hit me when I played my first few matches and lost by a margin of more than 40 frags on DM6. In CS, you can get the basic ideas of the weapons and maps relatively quickly but in QW, the items and control of them add layers of depth.

What kind of game do you prefer in Quakeworld: 1on1, 2on2, 4on4, ffa, kenya or mods?

I have played only three 4on4 games but spectated many of the European matches. I would say 2on2 is currently my favorite because I can play much more relaxed. Although if I played more 4on4 games, I would not be surprised if I fell in love with it.

What is your favorite map in 2on2 play and why?

Definitely DM6 becuase I have played it the most and feel I have a very strong understanding of 2on2 play on that map. I love the concept of one team attacking and the other defending. GAuging the HP of the defenders is really important and you can base an attack around that.

How do you describe your play style?

I don’t think I have a trademark yet. In 1on1 I try to play by the book most of the time but for attacks, I try to get a little creative (especially on aerowalk). I also look like a nervous wreck in 1on1 and my aim worsens significantly. In 2on2 I don’t really stand out compared to my opponents when I watch a demo.

Do you see any future in new strategies/tricks/bugs or have they all already been done?

I don’t think I have seen any new tricks or bugs but I watch plenty of old demos and see creativity all the time. Dag’s play on DM6 is amazing and I absolutely love how he thinks about every situation. I watch demos of myself all the time and notice mistakes and things I should have done.

Since you’re new to Quakeworld and you’ve missed a lot of the major events, do you see yourself staying with Quakeworld for a while?

As long as there is someone to play, I’ll most likely stick around. I live in Massachusetts and ping 90-100 to the UK so I might consider playing in some Euro leagues in the future. But first, I have to get better at 4on4 ;)

What tournament in the North America would you like to see next?

I would love to see a 4on4 tournament in NA but with the current size of the community, a 1on1 tournament is best.

What new features or things changed in Quakeworld would you like to see?

Updated netcode and EzTV. It would also be nice if everything could be changed via the in game menu in EzQuake (absolutely everything). What the team currently has in the betas is definitely a step in the right direction.

Anything you’d like to say about Quakeworld in general?

Even with the help of Kovaak, myth, and you, I still find QW to be the most challenging FPS I have ever played.

Do you play any other game than Quakeworld on a regular basis?

Nope but I plan to start playing some Starcraft here and there. Starcraft 2 looks incredible and I would like to have at least played the original by the time SC2 comes out. OK, going to find some food.