Dignitas had decided that it wanted to switch to a full North-American roster and so we very recently welcomed two new players to the #DIGPUBG roster. Kurtis "PurdyKurty" Bond and Aaron "aLOW" Lommen are the names of those two members and we welcome them with open arms!

With this interview we want to introduce the new in-game leader, PurdyKurty, and let you all know about his addition to the roster, the squad's future goals, the PUBG league, and much more!

Welcome! How does it feel to get picked up by Dignitas?

PurdyKurty: It feels amazing! I used to watch Dignitas compete about 5 years in League of Legends. Never thought I'd get a chance to represent them myself.





How do you feel about the support you’ll be receiving from the Philadelphia 76ers?

PurdyKurty: That's incredible to be honest. To get the support of an organization such as the Sixers is beyond insane. One of the best basketball teams in the world is gonna support my esports career? Sign me up.





Tell us how you got picked up by our PUBG team?

PurdyKurty: I got picked up by trying out for a couple weeks with the remaining roster. I knew the guys since competing against them and we've been friends for a while, I believe it was a good fit for everyone.





Where did your nickname “PurdyKurty” come from?

PurdyKurty: My first name is Kurtis and a lot of people in my family called me Kurty. I've always liked the whole rhyming name thing, so I brainstormed for a bit and really liked it. Plus, I'm purdy... so obviously it was easy.





With the departure of GustavQQ, the previous in-game leader of #DIGPUBG, the four of you had to choose another in-game leader. What were the reasons behind choosing you as the new in-game leader?

PurdyKurty: To be honest, it was a pretty easy choice. I've IGL'd my whole career and it comes naturally. I pride myself in being able to listen to my other teammates while still being able to make the game-changing decisions.





You’ve been in the scene for quite a while. Are you confident in your ability to help elevate #DIGPUBG to winning tournaments?

PurdyKurty: I'm very confident in helping elevate this team to winning tournaments. I'm very experienced at the top level and I think although DIG PUBG will be different in how it approaches the game, we can play at a top level. I think this team as a whole will eventually come together to work more as a machine compared to just individual playmakers.





Do you think that the Professional PUBG League will change the competitive landscape?

PurdyKurty: As far as the game goes, I don't think it will change too much. However, I think how it's looked at will change. It will be taken more seriously, and the game will be advertised properly to the PUBG and esports community.





Are you concerned about third-party tournament organisations not being able to compete with PUBG Corp.?

PurdyKurty: Not really concerned, but I do like when third-party TOs compete with each other and PUBG Corp. in general. It creates a competition among them as well and creates the best product for everyone involved. That being said I'm looking forward to an official PUBG Corp. ran league that's fully backed and promoted by them, should be great!





What makes PUBG such a great esport in your opinion?

PurdyKurty: PUBG is a great esport because you play not only against 15 other teams but also the game itself with blue zone and how it shifts. It's like a giant chess game with RNG factors. I personally am so entertained to see how each team approaches different situations.





Where do you see PUBG heading in the years ahead?

PurdyKurty: PUBG is hopefully heading in the right direction with some future updates. It's a one-of-a-kind game for me. Fortnite and Blackout to me just don't have any personality to them. They don't feel as rewarding with landing shots or out-positioning your enemy. If PUBG Corp. puts in the proper updates and bug fixes, it should stay as one of the top games for a long time.





What are your goals for the future with the rest of the PUBG squad?

PurdyKurty: Our goals are simple. Be the best we can as a team. The first thing is making the North American pro league. Once we get there, our goal is to prove we're one of the best teams in the world, let alone North America.





Any shoutouts to wrap up the interview?

PurdyKurty: Shout out to my Dad for always letting me play games every day, my beautiful girlfriend Coco for supporting me no matter how awful I play xD, my dumb friends for being just dumb enough to make me laugh and forget about the worries of life, and, of course, the last shoutout to the DIG PUBG team and Dignitas as a whole for giving me this chance to compete.

We want to thank PurdyKurty for his time and once again welcome him into the Dignitas Family. We're looking forward to working with him and cheering them on in the upcoming PUBG Pro League amongst other tournaments. For more interviews, guides and other content, stay tuned with Dignitas.

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