Our next Meet the Pros interview following Tater's turn is Decard Cain, a SpeedRunners pro favorite to a good portion of the SpeedRunners fanbase.

Let's find out what gets Decard going.


Decard Cain's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Ege Kutay
  
• Age: 16
  
• From: Turkey
  
• League: Diamond League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Black SpeedRunner
  
• Favourite map: Library and Casino in official maps, Dash the Night in Workshop maps
  
• Favourite item: Boxes

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

I saw my big brother playing SpeedRunners, and I liked the look of the game. So he bought it for me!

• How long have you been playing the game?

Since update r32, so around 14 months.

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Yes there is.Everyone is racing each other to be speediest player in the world. This game is like Game of Thrones right now *cough cough*

• How would you class your playing style?

My play style depends on my opponent. If he/she plays dirty, I will too. If he doesn't use items, I don't either. But generally I'm doing cool stuff even if I'm going to lose.

After I got to Diamond League, I stopped caring so much about points, or about losing and winning. Right now I care more about item timings, like not using items directly when I get an item.

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I preparing for SpeedRunners tournaments by practising my weakest played maps in single player mode. Then I go practice them in ranked or quick.

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

If you join a ranked game with a player who is a league above you, don't quit. Just watch them carefully, and try to apply their tactics afterwards in singleplayer mode.

Our next Meet the Pros interview following Tater's turn is Decard Cain, a SpeedRunners pro favorite to a good portion of the SpeedRunners fanbase.

Let's find out what gets Decard going.


Decard Cain's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Ege Kutay
  
• Age: 16
  
• From: Turkey
  
• League: Diamond League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Black SpeedRunner
  
• Favourite map: Library and Casino in official maps, Dash the Night in Workshop maps
  
• Favourite item: Boxes

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

I saw my big brother playing SpeedRunners, and I liked the look of the game. So he bought it for me!

• How long have you been playing the game?

Since update r32, so around 14 months.

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Yes there is.Everyone is racing each other to be speediest player in the world. This game is like Game of Thrones right now *cough cough*

• How would you class your playing style?

My play style depends on my opponent. If he/she plays dirty, I will too. If he doesn't use items, I don't either. But generally I'm doing cool stuff even if I'm going to lose.

After I got to Diamond League, I stopped caring so much about points, or about losing and winning. Right now I care more about item timings, like not using items directly when I get an item.

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I preparing for SpeedRunners tournaments by practising my weakest played maps in single player mode. Then I go practice them in ranked or quick.

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

If you join a ranked game with a player who is a league above you, don't quit. Just watch them carefully, and try to apply their tactics afterwards in singleplayer mode.

After our first Meet the Pros interview with PurpleTurkey, it's time to find out what makes another one of our SpeedRunners top players tick.

This time around it's the turn of the sometimes controversial player Taters McSh*t. Let's do this.


Tater's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Ted
  
• Age: 19
  
• From: Yorkshire, UK
  
• League: Platinum League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Naked/Yellow/Gold Unic
  
• Favourite map: It changes frequently, right now I’d say Genetics / Oasis
  
• Favourite item: The Bomb

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

I found the game through Coestar’s YouTube channel, playing with Pauseunpause and AvidyaZEN, seeing them play is what made me buy it.

But what really got me hooked was when I played for myself. I joined a little after ranked was added, when I first got to Expert / Bronze league I was matched against my first Silver league (highest league at the time) and was surprised / impressed by how much faster / better I could get.

So I kept playing. Once I was the first player to Gold league I decided to record some gameplay, that’s what has kept me interested so far.

• How long have you been playing the game?

Since 26th April 2014

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Where do I start? Let’s just say "everyone" except We Live (Am I Confused?)

• How would you class your playing style?

Asinine / Fatuous

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I don’t really, now and again I’ll do a quick sacrificial ritual

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

My best advice is probably to just play for entertainment, not for points or whatever

After our first Meet the Pros interview with PurpleTurkey, it's time to find out what makes another one of our SpeedRunners top players tick.

This time around it's the turn of the sometimes controversial player Taters McSh*t. Let's do this.


Tater's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Ted
  
• Age: 19
  
• From: Yorkshire, UK
  
• League: Platinum League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Naked/Yellow/Gold Unic
  
• Favourite map: It changes frequently, right now I’d say Genetics / Oasis
  
• Favourite item: The Bomb

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

I found the game through Coestar’s YouTube channel, playing with Pauseunpause and AvidyaZEN, seeing them play is what made me buy it.

But what really got me hooked was when I played for myself. I joined a little after ranked was added, when I first got to Expert / Bronze league I was matched against my first Silver league (highest league at the time) and was surprised / impressed by how much faster / better I could get.

So I kept playing. Once I was the first player to Gold league I decided to record some gameplay, that’s what has kept me interested so far.

• How long have you been playing the game?

Since 26th April 2014

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Where do I start? Let’s just say "everyone" except We Live (Am I Confused?)

• How would you class your playing style?

Asinine / Fatuous

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I don’t really, now and again I’ll do a quick sacrificial ritual

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

My best advice is probably to just play for entertainment, not for points or whatever

Hi everyone! Our own resident ex-journalist Mike Rose had an itch to chat with a bunch of you beautiful pro-SpeedRunners. The chats became so interesting that we decided to make a series of articles -- "SpeedRunners Meet The Pros".

Who better to start off with other than the King Himself?


PurpleTurkey's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Jacob
  
• Age: 18
  
• From: Canada
  
• League: Platinum League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Purple Unic
  
• Favourite map: Library
  
• Favourite item: The Bomb

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

The game first caught my eye near the beginning of its release. It seemed like something right up my alley, but I didn't end up buying it (big mistake). A couple months passed and I stumbled upon the game again on Steam. I had completely forgotten about it, so I mentioned it to a couple of friends and we all ended up buying it.

I remember the first time my friends and I played SpeedRunners laughing hysterically, screaming into our mics. After a week or so my friends started to play less, but not me. I couldn't stop playing. I just wanted to get faster, so I went to ranked.

• How long have you been playing the game?

I've been playing since Aug 10th 2014

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Not as of right now, I have beaten all of my rivals at the King of Speed event

• How would you class your playing style?

My play style is being able to adapt to any situation

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I begin warming up an hour before go time and be sure to have hand warmers ready

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

Explore the game for its secrets, and don't be predictable

Hi everyone! Our own resident ex-journalist Mike Rose had an itch to chat with a bunch of you beautiful pro-SpeedRunners. The chats became so interesting that we decided to make a series of articles -- "SpeedRunners Meet The Pros".

Who better to start off with other than the King Himself?


PurpleTurkey's YouTube channel

Quick-facts:

• Real name: Jacob
  
• Age: 18
  
• From: Canada
  
• League: Platinum League
  
• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Purple Unic
  
• Favourite map: Library
  
• Favourite item: The Bomb

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

The game first caught my eye near the beginning of its release. It seemed like something right up my alley, but I didn't end up buying it (big mistake). A couple months passed and I stumbled upon the game again on Steam. I had completely forgotten about it, so I mentioned it to a couple of friends and we all ended up buying it.

I remember the first time my friends and I played SpeedRunners laughing hysterically, screaming into our mics. After a week or so my friends started to play less, but not me. I couldn't stop playing. I just wanted to get faster, so I went to ranked.

• How long have you been playing the game?

I've been playing since Aug 10th 2014

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Not as of right now, I have beaten all of my rivals at the King of Speed event

• How would you class your playing style?

My play style is being able to adapt to any situation

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I begin warming up an hour before go time and be sure to have hand warmers ready

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

Explore the game for its secrets, and don't be predictable

We just released update r47! It fixes a bunch of Ranking issues, improves the Level Select screen and has some tweaks for the latest Prototype level.

Read the full changelog here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/207140/discussions/2/598199244892373717/

Enjoy!

Oh, and don't forget - the last Go4 ESL Cup of this year is this Sunday!

We just released update r47! It fixes a bunch of Ranking issues, improves the Level Select screen and has some tweaks for the latest Prototype level.

Read the full changelog here: http://steamcommunity.com/app/207140/discussions/2/598199244892373717/

Enjoy!

Oh, and don't forget - the last Go4 ESL Cup of this year is this Sunday!

Remember, this Sunday (December 6th) at 5pm CET is the first ESL Go4 Cup with a 50 Eur prize.


A new update (r46) is live leading up to the event. It includes a new Prototype map, removal of backboosting, and a new Twitch integration feature.

• Brand new map in the official roster
  
• Removal of backboosting
  
• Twitch featured box in main menu

Do let us know what you think of the new update on the forums

Remember, this Sunday (December 6th) at 5pm CET is the first ESL Go4 Cup with a 50 Eur prize.


A new update (r46) is live leading up to the event. It includes a new Prototype map, removal of backboosting, and a new Twitch integration feature.

• Brand new map in the official roster
  
• Removal of backboosting
  
• Twitch featured box in main menu

Do let us know what you think of the new update on the forums