Personal Computing

Name: Aaron-Anton John "Hell" Jones

Age: 22

Origin: Welsh/British

Game: Quake 4

Please tell us about the equipment you use, including discussing the types of component and a short statement on why you use them.

I'm currently using a Radeon X1900, & a Logitech G5 Mouse. The main parts of my operating system and I've always used Radeon and Logitech it seems and I've continued to use them still.

How do you think the equipment you use helps you play better?

I believe it's more psychological with the mouse I use, I think If I use anything else other than Logitech for my mouse I don't think I could play or perform well.

How'd you join Team Dignitas?

Through a friend who's known as James "2GD" Harding, who spoke to the Managing Director of Team-Dignitas who was Odee. A good word was put forward by James mentioning how well I would or could become at Quake 4, and that he'd like me as a duelling partner among Team Dignitas.

What are your favourite games?

Quake 2, Quake 3 & Quake 4. (I like some RTS and strategy games also, but I am professional at the Quake Series).

How long had you been playing before you thought about becoming a pro?

Ever since I was 11 or 12 years old, back when I was playing Quake 1 on a LAN with my family/friends, I was unaware that you could be a professional at a game as eSports wasn't as big as it is now. But then I heard of tournaments in the UK I could attend and I did so. In 1999, my first Quake 2 duelling event and I won it at the age of 14 and from then on I knew I wanted to become if not the best, one of the best In the UK, then things just progressed on from there.

Was it an easy decision to become a pro gamer?

Very easy, it's something most people want to become if they play computer games, especially if you know and realise you are good or potentially good, then you just want to excel at that.

What's your biggest success in pro gaming?

Achieving good results at many tournaments, eventually getting recognised as a world top player. Doing especially well at regional UK events, and hopefully this year I'll be doing well at international events also. But also representing the UK @ ESWC in duelling for Quake 3 and equalling those accomplishments and passing them inQuake 4 by also becoming one of the best UK players.

Who's your toughest opponent?

I'll have to think about that, I think others would find playing me tougher than me playing them but If I had to answer that somehow then I'd say perhaps GaRpY because he knows how I play. More so than anyone else, he knows my style and game, as he is my practise partner. :)

Tell us something about one of your team mates we don’t know…:

GaRpY is falling in love with me :)

What's your favourite gadget?

Perhaps my computer considering it allows me to fulfil my gaming dreams and hobbies. If not then my iPod for the relaxation and music purposes of course, or my mobile because without that then girls wouldn't be able to contact me as much, hehe :)

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