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?
SpeedRunners Meet The Pros - PurpleTurkey
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