Shrinkzxo Profile Joined August 2014 Dotoland 268 Posts #1 Sgamer, CTY Interview:

Won't regret taking a break

Cty is undoubtedly one of the biggest discoveries in Chinese Dota last year. His explosive performance at TI5, the Summit 5, and MDL 2015 Winter boosted EHOME from tier-2 team to top contenders at the Shanghai Major. While he was busy proving himself on the battlefield, he also earned the love of Dota fans. Among them is a particularly hard-to-please Ben ‘Merlini’ Wu who would still, to this day, discourage orthodox item builds with the line "CTY wouldn’t buy that."



However, MDL unexpectedly became the pinnacle of his career. Since the Shanghai Major, CTY’s explosions seem to hurt his opponents no more than his teammates. After failing to qualify for TI6 as a member of the ‘Burning Legion’, CTY decided to skip a Major. What has happened to him? What has he been thinking? Sgamer got in touch with him and brought his mind, the answers, and more after the break:





After TI6 this year, another bunch of players expressed that they are going to take a rest. Compared with well-established players like 430, Hao, and ChuaN, Cty’s hiatus from the pro scene is more surprising and puzzling. After all, he is regarded, along with Maybe, the best new players in recent years. Asked about how he sees this decision, he says he would not regret it.



Cty is undoubtedly one of the biggest discoveries in Chinese Dota last year. His explosive performance at TI5, the Summit 5, and MDL 2015 Winter boosted EHOME from tier-2 team to top contenders at the Shanghai Major. While he was busy proving himself on the battlefield, he also earned the love of Dota fans. Among them is a particularly hard-to-please Ben ‘Merlini’ Wu who would still, to this day, discourage orthodox item builds with the line "CTY wouldn’t buy that."However, MDL unexpectedly became the pinnacle of his career. Since the Shanghai Major, CTY’s explosions seem to hurt his opponents no more than his teammates. After failing to qualify for TI6 as a member of the ‘Burning Legion’, CTY decided to skip a Major. What has happened to him? What has he been thinking? Sgamer got in touch with him and brought his mind, the answers, and more after the break:After TI6 this year, another bunch of players expressed that they are going to take a rest. Compared with well-established players like 430, Hao, and ChuaN, Cty’s hiatus from the pro scene is more surprising and puzzling. After all, he is regarded, along with Maybe, the best new players in recent years. Asked about how he sees this decision, he says he would not regret it. Q: Before you said you would have a rest for 3 months, what’s the reason? Do you feel tired or have personal things to deal with?

A: I have been a pro for more than 3 years, I wanted to have a rest and take time off. On the other hand I do have private matters to deal with.



Q: Most of pro players who announced to take a break are older ones. Have you thought about the break’s impact on your career after you finish the break? Will you regret this decision or not?

A: I am rather care-free. I won’t regret it.



Q: In the first half of this year, you allied with B-God (Burning), R-God (rOtk), Sylar and co. to establish a ‘Burning Legion’. What is the biggest impression that Vici Gaming left for you?

A: We treat each other like inhouse mates.



Q: VG was one step away from qualifying for TI, which game or which detail you think is the biggest pity?

A: A lot of games are. We lost the second game of the last series because I was caught out of position.



Q: What’s the chemistry and reaction in the team after you lost to VG.R?

A: It was rather repressed. All was very silent.

He’s the Six-minute God, the Tianyu-werk. He’s also the best QoP in the world as per MDL. As position 1 and 2, CTY can be said to be world-class.







He’s the Six-minute God, the Tianyu-werk. He’s also the best QoP in the world as per MDL. As position 1 and 2, CTY can be said to be world-class. Q: Most of Dota fans know you from the Prodigy Cup*. You later evolved into the Six-minute God. However, you gave a very impressive showing on carry position. Safe Lane carry or Solo Mid, which one do you prefer? Which one will you play after the break?

A: I like them both. As far as I see it; playing mid has a gladiatorial pleasure while playing carry requires wisdom and brings a save-the-world sensation.



Q: QoP and Blue Cat (Storm Spirit), which is stronger?

A: QoP.



Q: Is Linken-Hyperstone AM really better than Burning style Vlads-Manta?

A: Depends on the line-up



Q: Rumours has it that you laning strength comes from doing last-hitting by right-clicking. Is that indeed related?

A: It has no shit relations.



Q: We all say you are ‘the Son of Sgamer’. Do you still visit there often? Does the public opinion affect your general performance?

A: I do visit forum often. It doesn’t affect (my influence).



Q: Aside from Dota2, what hobbies do you have. Do you still play LoL

A: Lul, I never like playing LoL. I have a lot of hobbies and my fans know them all.

*A 1v1 tournament



During TI5, CTY told an interviewer that he ‘loves the Old Captain (rOtk)’. After departing EHOME after the Winter Major, he joined him at VG again. Nowadays, under the great public pressure, R-God joined TI6 frustrations Nono and Agressif to form VG.J to be a pro again







*A 1v1 tournamentDuring TI5, CTY told an interviewer that he ‘loves the Old Captain (rOtk)’. After departing EHOME after the Winter Major, he joined him at VG again. Nowadays, under the great public pressure, R-God joined TI6 frustrations Nono and Agressif to form VG.J to be a pro again Q: You said you love the Old Captain during an interview during TI5, do you still love him now? How do you like his new VG.J team?

A: I forgot I said that. Maybe I was just bragging, probably. I like Emperor No. Nono has good temperament. He also has a good mind-set.



Q: The reshuffles have been completed. What is your favourite team outside and in China? Why?

A: Outside China I think it is the team that has Kuroky, Miracle and Matumbaman. In China, it is Wings, LGD, and EHOME.



Q: What’s the most important thing for you to choose a new team after this Major?

A: The understanding of the game and chemistry among players.



Q: How do you like the name Emperor Face. What prompted you to give that ‘Did I give you any face’ reply ?

A: It was quite fun. I gave that reply because I was angry that rOtk was bullied by them.



Q: Are you now single or in a relationship? What criteria do you have for your other half?

A: I am single. I think too many criteria means no criteria. Well, just don’t smoke.



Q: What would you be if you were not a pro dota player? Why?

A: A painter, I like to paint. It requires imagination.



Q: Do you think your career is successful? How do you define a successful dota player?

A: No. Puppey, Dendi and YYF, LONGDD, 820, also Burning, rOtk and Xiao8. They all count as successful.



Q: Now 9k MMR is a hot topic. Do you have any goals for Solo MMR?

A: 10K!



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