Greetings Jammers,
"All good things come to an end"...that's what people say. Anyway, Windjammers 2 demo is almost over. But thanks to you, the hype will remain stronger than ever.
Windjammers community is like a big international family that welcomes anybody feeling the need to jam the wind, learn basics, all mechanics, and tricks to become a true champion.
Today we'd like to introduce you to Eleazar, a French player who has a thing for Bumpers and Clay and who loves competing for his crew, Windjammers France.
Q: Hi! Can you introduce yourself in a few words?
E: I'm Eleazar, a French player from Windjammers France. I'm a bumpers enthusiast. Do you have some time to talk about our Lord and Savior Clay?
Q: When was the first time you played Windjammers and with who?
E: I discovered Windjammers in Arcade Street in 2012, a now-closed Parisian arcade. That was a free play night with a lot of good games. I was instantly hooked to the cabinet with my big brother and we spent all night playing it.
Q: What was your first reaction?
E: I loved how simple it was to play. I knew we could play with all our friends and spread the game because of that. It became the party night game in a few weeks.
Q: How did you react when you heard that Windjammers 2 was in development?
E: I lost my mind because the port of the original game was already a blessing for us that run tournaments without having easy access to the original hardware. I never thought we would get a sequel so fast. Most of the organizations that host Windjammers in France are retro events so the potential to go in more popular events and make the community bigger was very appealing to me.
Q: Why do you think Windjammers is a competitive game?
E: It's a perfectly balanced versus game. A match is about focus, execution, and mind games between you and your opponent. You can react to anything your opponent throws at you if you are in a good position. It's a perfect cocktail for competition.
Q: How's your relationship with the Windjammers community?
E: I've been part of the French community since 2014. I've been running as TO all major French tournaments (Stunfest, HFS) since 2016 and I'm semi-active as a player. I'm also sometimes a commentator. I was among the few French players that traveled to the USA for the first Flying Power League to meet the NA community. Some of them returned the favor by joining our Windjammers National French Cup "Discmania" which was a real highlight. Our communities are bonded so I'm a bit involved with the NA community too.
Q: What type of player are you? Mostly defensive-based, attacking-based, or an all-round player?
E: My main character has been Klaus "the German Wall" Wessel for years so I guess that makes me a defensive player.
Q: What are the key requirements to win a match when you're playing on the competitive scene of Windjammers?
E: You need a flawless focus and to stay calm in every situation.
Q: Any advice for players who discover Windjammer for the first time?
E: Take your time to learn the basic mechanics, the curves, and your positioning. Learn the shot patterns so you can read them and know how to react accordingly. Also, work that defense a lot! The advanced stuff will come later but foundations are the most important.
Q: Would you like to see Windjammers 2 on the biggest international competitive scene? If yes, why?
E: I hope so. Most of what I do thanks to Windjammers is meeting people from different places attending or organizing tournaments. The more it shines, the more opportunities I get.
Q: What are your favorite characters and courts?
E: I have a love/hate relationship with K. Wessel but he has been my main character for years. My favorite character is L. Biaggi for obvious bumpers reasons. I also enjoy playing S. Miller for fun sometimes. My favorites fields are Clay and Lawn.
Q: Which former Windjammers character would you like to see in Windjammers 2?
E: The Dog!
Q: Do you think that Windjammers 2 is easy to learn? If yes, why?
E: Windjammers 2 add some new mechanics and buttons so it's obviously a bit less accessible than the OG game. But the core gameplay is still based on air hockey and stays simple and accessible in my opinion.
Q: Anything else to say to the Windjammers Community (newcomers and/or veterans)?
E: If you are a newcomer and discovered the game through the demo, I would advise you to join the existing communities because you will learn a lot from them. They are not that hard to find.
If you have been or are part of the community, thank you for keeping that game alive all those years with us, whatever you did. It's time to write chapter 2!
So, do you have some time to talk about our Lord and Savior Clay?
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