In part 1 of this 1on1 Na`Vi's markeloff discusses how watching demos improved him as a player and how losing helped Na`Vi to win when it mattered most.
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Timeline of topics
00:15
Difference between markeloff in-game (death stare) and out-of-the-game (smiling)
01:22
Ability to focus
02:11
Public perception of markeloff
03:02
Competitive nature, ability to play well even when Na`Vi wasn't playing well in 2011
04:43
Ability to play at a high level in seemingly every final
06:31
The jump up from being a good player to a great player
07:46
How joining Na`Vi affected markeloff's level
09:15
What changed for markeloff as a player
11:10
If markeloff of 2008 went in a time machine to 2010 would Na`Vi be as good?
11:26
Did he notice teams adapting to attacking him specifically?
13:43
Scouting opponents via demos
15:49
What goes through markeloff's mind when he's being rushed on CT side?
17:51
Pro sportsmen playing without thinking
19:31
Players getting more aggressive after they have a highlight round
20:03
Were Na`Vi ever intimidated by the elite players and teams?
23:47
Where would markeloff be right now if Na`Vi hadn't been formed?
24:57
Did it feel like Na`Vi was a team of destiny in 2010?
25:36
Was there a moment in 2010 when they realised they were an all-time great team?
27:16
What was Na`Vi's mentality like when they were on top?
29:05
How losing tournaments helped Na`Vi win the big tournaments
Really awesome interview, it was werry interesting to listen. Markeloff try to play on your TOP level always! Good thinking: THE TEAM IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IN CS! and it's rly awesome that you'r concentrating just in game ;] Good luck on upcoming tournaments.
By the way, do you know where I can find some other Interviews/articles about the Na'Vi story ? How Arbalet contacted Starix, how he made his choice...stuff like that.
By the way, do you know where I can find some other Interviews/articles about the Na'Vi story ? How Arbalet contacted Starix, how he made his choice...stuff like that.