Hi everyone! We’re back with the next part of our short interview series. This time we reached out to TSM RealKraftyy to answer some questions about his gaming roots, streaming career, and Fortnite gameplay.









As we can see from all the gaming memorabilia in your streaming room, you’ve been a gamer for a while. What were some of the games you enjoyed playing while growing up? Do you still play any of these games?





I played a TON of World of Warcraft while growing up, and I still play it regularly. I also played Socom, Splinter Cell, and Counter Strike quite a bit as well.









Judging by the fact you have a replica of Sulfuras and Frostmourne, it isn’t surprising that you eagerly hopped on World of Warcraft to play Battle for Azeroth, the latest expansion. How long have you been playing WoW for and what faction/class do you play? How are you finding Battle for Azeroth so far?





I’ve been playing WoW since 2004. I’ve got a bunch of characters on both Horde and Alliance. My first character ever was a Troll Enhancement Shaman, but I’ve turned into a full fledged Resto Druid main. Battle For Azeroth is the best WoW expansion since Mists of Pandaria and I’m having a blast with it.



Apart from WoW, could you tell us about some other games you currently enjoy playing for fun?

I obviously enjoy playing Fortnite, although season 5 is a little painful. Other than that I really enjoy playing CSGO.





We know you got your start streaming with the original Destiny, making a name for yourself by carrying two teammates at once through the Trials of Osiris PvP event.









Why did you decide to start streaming? And when did you first consider going full-time?





I started playing Destiny in September 2014. I wasn’t too familiar with twitch at the time, but I understood the concept. I figured “Hey, I’m pretty decent at this game. I’m gonna try streaming it.” So, I just started streaming straight off of my Ps4. I decided to go full time a couple days after I got partnered with Twitch. I received my partner acceptance email from twitch while I was still at work. I came home that day to almost 600 subs. I wasn’t even online for that. That’s when I knew it was time to quit my job.









You’ve been streaming for about four years now, but you just joined TSM at the beginning of 2018. Has this year been particularly different for you in terms of your gaming and streaming career? What has being on TSM been like for you?





This year has been HUGE for me. With Destiny going downhill and Fortnite exploding out of nowhere. Being a full time Destiny streamer, I was terrified that my channel was going to die and I would have to start all over. I think being asked to join TSM was a huge part of why that didn’t happen, and that’s an absolutely incredible feeling.









In the article announcing you joined TSM, it mentions that you stream a mixture of Destiny and Fortnite. Since Battle Royale games are remarkably different from most shooters, what first attracted you to a game like Fortnite?





I’ve loved BR games for quite a while. I loved H1Z1 back before they made a bunch of questionable changes. My buddy KingGothalion is who got me into Fortnite to begin with though. After playing for a while, I started to get better with my building and I think that’s what really kept me engaged with the game. The building aspect is so unique.









Whenever we catch your stream, we see you playing solo squads. How come you play solo squads rather than regular solos?





I usually start my stream off with a solo win or two, but playing solos all day gets really boring to me. In Destiny, I used to enjoy doing 1v3s in trials. I think it just carried over from that. It’s more exciting when there’s more things to keep track of.







One of our friends has commented that you have the potential to be one of the best Fortnite players ever, as “you spend your entire [streaming] life in Fortnite getting into questionable situations that require you to dig yourself out through superior aim.” How do you feel about this statement?”





Haha, I don’t know about one of the BEST, but I feel like I can find my way out of some ridiculous situations. I think if I played pro scrims all day for a few months, I could compete with the best. I appreciate the compliment though!









Fortnite is frequently updated with new content like the double-barrel shotgun and rift-to-go. Do you have any favorite weapons or items you like to use?





The double-barrel and rift-to-go are amazing additions. I think my favorite weapon currently is the heavy sniper. It just hits so hard. I also miss the old pump shotgun :[









Playing Fortnite, whether solo or with friends, can make for some of the most entertaining and memorable experiences. Would you mind telling us about some of your most memorable moments streaming Fortnite?





I think the most memorable times for me is when I drop super high kills games. Dropping a 35k in 50v50s or a 31k in solo squads is such a good feeling. Especially when you get to see chats reaction to it too.









We love watching you compete in the weekly Summer Skirmishes, and recently you managed to score your highest placement with 10th place in Summer Skirmish Week 6 Day 2. What do you enjoy most about participating in Summer Skirmishes?





I enjoy just having something on the line to play for. Playing against the best players in the world is also a nice reality check haha









We found your SoundCloud , and we think your music is really awesome, but we were bummed to find out that you haven’t uploaded a song in about four years. Do you ever plan on making more music?





I definitely plan on making more music. It’s just really hard to balance streaming/real life sometimes. Making music is definitely one of my passions though.









You’ve been playing guitar for almost 15 years and from what we’ve heard, you’re naturally talented. Would you ever play guitar on stream?





I used to play guitar quite a bit on stream. A lot of people loved it, a lot of people hated it. I just need to work on getting my calluses back because playing without them actually hurts.









We also know that you started writing your own songs a while ago. Do you still enjoy writing songs? What are some of your favorite songs that you have written or recorded?





I really enjoy writing songs, I just wish there was more time in the day. My Song 38 (really cool name) is probably one of my favorites I’ve written. I don’t have the full song recorded though.









As with all our interviews, are there any shoutouts or final remarks you would like to make?





I honestly just want to give my love and thanks to all the people that stuck with me during the ups and downs and Destiny, and the transition to Fortnite. It means the world. Also everyone that found me through Fortnite and comes to hangout with me daily. I wouldn’t be here without you guys. Also, a MASSIVE shoutout to TSM for allowing me into the ranks and opening up so many opportunities for me. Thanks for being so welcoming.