Heroic stories.

Good afternoon everyone, with the permission of the Honorable Nagan, I am writing an interview with Scorp. I apologize in advance if there are any mistakes, inconsistencies, or simply my beginner errors in this story. I am writing in a simple form, in the way I am used to, and I hope you will like it: SEM_56 Hi, want to play? Scorp Hi, I'm not playing right now. SEM_56 That's a shame... I read a little about you in the Heroes story... Scorp Is it good? Is Nagan the author? SEM_56 Yes… Scorp We stayed at his place, he was very hospitable, and now he invites us – but now everyone has different work/concerns – there is little free time. SEM_56 Quote: The Tournaments continued until 2008. There were 17 numbered tournaments, the Black Earth Championship, and several regional championships, all of which Scorp won. Various matches were held, and a lot of things happened. Scorp Not everything :-[ he's exaggerating. SEM_56 And half of it has already gone down in history.... SEM_56 How did you start playing Heroes, and what motivated you to dedicate time to this game? Scorp I saw two people playing Heroes in college, it attracted me, I played a little in the second game, then there was a short break, and then the third game came out, and that's when I started playing, first the campaigns, and only the campaigns. Then they suggested playing online, and that's how it started... You can write about it endlessly. SEM_56 2. Games with real opponents, where did it happen, and did anyone teach you? Scorp Hmm... I played with a real opponent in a club on a fixed map (before that, I only played random) 1 on 1, and I was completely defeated – but I can't call him a real opponent (I didn't know the specifics of that map, and he had been playing on it for quite some time), then I met Stas (St.Ac), he was the first one who, in my opinion, played at a good level, we started playing on the same computer, and it was like a training session... At the first championship in Tambov (about 20 people came), that's where I met him, the one who beat me... twice... – the tournament was best of two losses, and it was Mizrael, who I didn't know yet... the final was intense... Scorp I used to want to beat the Moscow players. SEM_56 As far as I know, it's quite possible... Scorp On those templates, skill had a very strong influence on the outcome of the game, on 2cm4d3 – you could beat any Moscow player, but before, it was more difficult. Scorp We used to gather for battles in Heroes, but now we have barbecues, bowling, etc. SEM_56 How did that happen, that is, did you have the willpower, or something else, that allowed you to be so consistently successful and win so much at that time? Scorp You have no idea what kind of adrenaline there was in the finals – with any opponent (they were all strong), everything was on the line because of the uncertainty of what the opponent had. SEM_56 I can only imagine... Scorp Sometimes the initiative/advantage shifted from one to the other... Scorp And the key to victory is attitude, and everyone has a different one... SEM_56 For example, if it's not a secret? Scorp When we gathered in Michurinsk, we told all the Tambov players not to start any games for 1-2 days – but not everyone followed that rule... Scorp Get a good night's sleep, don't drink before the game... Don't be angry, always play relaxed, never be afraid of your opponent. SEM_56 So, you had a captain who gave these instructions? Scorp No, we were friends – mutual respect... Don't drink during the games... SEM_56 Okay, it's a shame that we didn't have anything like that in our area, but maybe it will happen again, from March 1st to June 1st, more than 60 players registered on the website just to play three-player online... Scorp Even so, with the aggressive and strong (almost obsessive) popularization of POKER, there will mainly be amateurs, and there will only be a few true patriots of this game. Scorp This is about online games. SEM_56 I agree, I myself have stopped playing poker... Scorp If duels and championships were held in clubs, that's what I would like. SEM_56 Yes, I would give a lot to just watch a tournament in a club... SEM_56 3. Tournaments, you found out about them through friends, clubs, and how did these adventures happen, like trips to another city. To unknown places, to compete with the people from Michurinsk and Moscow? Scorp Mostly, all the advertising went through the clubs, and then we exchanged phone numbers, and when something was organized, we called each other. The people from Michurinsk came to us first, through our friend Mutant, who played well in Warcraft, the result was not good for us, 4-1, but it was a lesson for us (and for me, for sure) that you can play even if you haven't played for 3 months, and without taking shortcuts, we agreed on a rematch in Michurinsk, as I wrote earlier, Eric won 3-2, and then we started visiting each other like relatives. The people from Moscow introduced us, and they showed me how to play... SEM_56 If you can, tell me about the Black Earth tournament, I'm not quite sure what the name means. Scorp Of course, it would be good, in a friendly atmosphere, and not only Black Earth. And about the game: at first, there was an introduction to the opponent, who had what strengths/castles, etc., and in subsequent championships, we just didn't let each other use their trump cards, and Eric made me play with the Human castle (to learn it while playing – let's just say). And we considered Black Earth to be the championship that was held in Michurinsk, where people from the Tambov region gathered. SEM_56 You say that you don't actively participate in current Heroes events, so how can we, as newcomers, restore its former glory, and prevent the game from becoming just a good memory? Scorp It's 2009, the game is from 1999 – the answer is obvious, and since more and more newcomers are coming to the Heroes world, the game is not going to disappear!!! This is my turn. SEM_56 But our problem, as newcomers, is that we are not able to understand, that is, we lack the skill and ability to even accept the teachings that veterans like you explain to us... Scorp If a newcomer starts playing with a strong opponent, he probably won't like it, and I don't think the opponent will like the game either. You need to find an opponent who is at the same level (or slightly higher) – it's easy to find out by talking, or just ask a more experienced player to play, and after the game, first point out the main mistakes, and then the more subtle ones. SEM_56 Okay, what can you wish the future players? Scorp Exciting matches and to meet only friendly players who are ready for a serious battle on their gaming path. SEM_56 Thank you very much for taking the time to answer the questions, I hope we will play again.