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

It makes me able to react in every situation as fast as possible, and while doing this I still can have the games look nice and polished. I don’t have to turn down the graphics to gain performance because it is fast even with the highest settings.

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

I started gaming in 1994, then shortly after, when Quake came out, I began to play very frequently with it. I won a smaller FFA tournament, and I realized I like to compete. I have continued to play, moved on to Quake 2, started playing online with dial-up connection. It was a good practice to get ready for Quake 3. By the time Quake 3 was out, I was prepared because I had the chance to play against my friends using the test and demo versions. With the full version I already had a better connection, began to practice much more seriously, and my goal was to become one of the best players in the games that I play.

How did you get into professional gaming?

I was (still am) playing the Quake series on a serious level. I performed good versus the best players in my country, and then I looked for opponents from other countries, and started to practice against them. Later I travelled to some events from my own money, and did considerable good there (top 3). All these results were more than enough to make me continue on this path. Through the earlier years I managed to be a member of some smaller but good teams. A lot has happened with me since then, but now – thanks to ODEE :-) – I am part of Team Dignitas, which is a great achievement for me.

Was it an easy decision to become a pro gamer?

In my case it is not a decision. It is a lifestyle. I never thought about it as a decision. Gaming on a high level, or as a professional is a part of my life. I don’t think I would feel complete without all this right now. :-)

How did you hear about Team Dignitas?

I saw the Team Dignitas players performing good in every game that they play, as well as in Quake. I began to check their website more often, because the news and the coverage was informative there, and I liked that they have no public hysteria (unlike some other teams). The only thing that gets to press about Team Dignitas is the success, and the satisfaction of the players. And it’s not just the looks, it is the truth.

What's your biggest success in pro gaming?

Winning the Hungarian World Cyber Games Quake 3 1v1 national qualifier in 2001, and then placing top 16 in the Global Finals at World Cyber Games 2001 in Seoul, Korea.

Who's your toughest opponent?

Myself. If I manage to crush the imaginary boundaries that I set up while playing, I am able play my best game and beat my opponent, whoever it is. This means complete concentration, no useless thoughts, and no stress. It is very hard to achieve, but I am learning to do it more often from time to time.

What's your favourite gadget?

My cellphone. I bought a new one recently and I like it very much. :-) It has a lot of useful features.

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

ODEE likes original Hungarian Salami :-)

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