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Hello everyone, on this wonderful Sunday, I would like to start the interview by deviating slightly from the main topic and beginning with some life philosophy!!!
Why do you need all this??? - A question that sounds more often than you'd expect...
You sit for nights before the computer instead of with me, stealing your thoughts away with heroes!!!
Without even noticing, battles, utopians, burning your nerves again over a loss..
To which you get an immediate answer:
- It's already in my blood, it's all too distant for you, you just won't understand!!
What is this for??? Simply, sometimes battles take up a lot of time. Sometimes you need to distract yourself, but forget??? NEVER!!!!
So, for your attention, I present a simple heroic conversation with one of the experienced fighters from St. Petersburg. Namely - URAN!!!
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Hey, got 20 minutes???
Uran
Hi
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I'm running a column called "Hero Stories," I'd like to interview you, how do you feel about that???
Uran
I'm at work and might have to step away, but otherwise I'll answer - I'll tell you everything))
SEM_56
Great, I'll send you the questions, and you can write the answers whenever it's convenient for you; the more detailed, the better, ok???)))
Uran
Ok
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So, first question:
Your first steps towards Heroes, how did it all start and what was your interest?
No need to rush, think about it, I'm in no hurry
Uran
Around 1995 I turned on Heroes 1, but I didn't like it (didn't get the point...),
but then, when Heroes 2 appeared, a buddy came over with a disc... and for three days without sleep or rest, with breaks for runs to get dumplings and beer, we smashed enemy castles. Then mommy said STOP and put us to bed, but Heroes had already taken their niche in my soul. At first I played against the computer, but my brother liked it too and we battled together. After a year, I thought I knew how to play well... how wrong I was; it was explained to me at the very first overnight tournament I participated in. Then I played at home and over the network with acquaintances for another six months, and the next tournament went more successfully. In every battle with a strong opponent, I gained invaluable knowledge, I also watched the games of the "big shots," and after some time, I won a couple of tournaments, but in St. Pete, I started as a mid-tier player and stayed that way. Then for several years I hardly played, and on the internet I stumbled upon the HW site. Decided to remember my youth. It clicked, I won a few tournaments, but after a year I got bored (players started gaining skill quickly, new strong players appeared and I had to calculate and measure almost with a calculator, which becomes stressful). Currently, I play Heroes very rarely, maybe there's a new cycle ahead?))
Uran
Maybe I didn't write exactly what was needed...
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Excellent!!!
2. How did you come to World and what is your attitude towards online play in general???
Uran
As I wrote above, I stumbled upon it by chance, and since I considered myself a good player, I decided to try. HW progressed quickly, and I hope it continues to gain momentum. I view online very positively, because no one will force me to play against the computer, and it's always pleasant to have a match with a good person...
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I agree 200 percent!!!
3. Tournaments in St. Pete, what would you highlight as the most significant part of them, and would you like to participate in tournaments again???
Uran
It's hard to highlight anything... strong selection of players, good organization (almost always). I'm not against it, but there's clearly not enough time((
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Maybe some interesting situation happened at a tournament, or one of them???
Uran
That was all a long time ago. Nothing comes to mind that is worth telling as a memory, and all those moments - when the computer kills the opponent, or when a couple of buddies are left after the finals, or when the same map out of 10 possible ones drops 5 times in one championship and you know it by heart - every player with long experience has had those.
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4. What can you tell us about online tournaments??? I saw 2 awards in your profile, were they hard to get???)))
Uran
Medals aren't earned easily. At that time there was a real rush, and with that, you can move mountains. In my opinion, in online tournaments you need to be bolder with techs due to unplayed matches, but otherwise there were never any complaints.
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Cool, I agree…
5. What goals did you set for yourself in Heroes and what heights did you want to reach (and did you reach them)???
Uran
Playing Heroes, you get pleasure from the process itself. Of course, it's pleasant to win. I didn't set any specific goals or objectives; the main thing was not to lower one's dignity with bickering, cheating, or rudeness…
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Golden words, if only everyone were like that!!!
6. Why does interest in a game to which you give the lion's share of your free time fade??? And will you stop warring altogether???
Uran
When you start acting in the game on autopilot, adjusted for nuances, it becomes stressful. The "zest" disappears. Nothing is eternal and I'll still ride the horses...:-)
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And the last question: what would you want to change in Heroes??? And what would you wish for the future generation????
Uran
If I changed everything that is unsatisfying in Heroes, it would already be a different game, perhaps better, but DIFFERENT, and I remain an eternal fan of HMM3 specifically. I wish everyone difficult victories against strong opponents and pleasant communication in the field of this great game!!!
SEM_56
Thanks Andrey for the interview, I'll format it for World tomorrow and send you the link…
It was a pleasure chatting and I hope not for the last time…
Good luck to you and success in everything)))
The guys asked me to interview you and I was interested too, so everything went great)))
Uran
Thanks for the kind words, luck…
The next interview will be with one of the Belarusian warriors, wait and watch the announcements)))
Why do you need all this??? - A question that sounds more often than you'd expect...
You sit for nights before the computer instead of with me, stealing your thoughts away with heroes!!!
Without even noticing, battles, utopians, burning your nerves again over a loss..
To which you get an immediate answer:
- It's already in my blood, it's all too distant for you, you just won't understand!!
What is this for??? Simply, sometimes battles take up a lot of time. Sometimes you need to distract yourself, but forget??? NEVER!!!!
So, for your attention, I present a simple heroic conversation with one of the experienced fighters from St. Petersburg. Namely - URAN!!!
SEM_56
Hey, got 20 minutes???
Uran
Hi
SEM_56
I'm running a column called "Hero Stories," I'd like to interview you, how do you feel about that???
Uran
I'm at work and might have to step away, but otherwise I'll answer - I'll tell you everything))
SEM_56
Great, I'll send you the questions, and you can write the answers whenever it's convenient for you; the more detailed, the better, ok???)))
Uran
Ok
SEM_56
So, first question:
Your first steps towards Heroes, how did it all start and what was your interest?
No need to rush, think about it, I'm in no hurry
Uran
Around 1995 I turned on Heroes 1, but I didn't like it (didn't get the point...),
but then, when Heroes 2 appeared, a buddy came over with a disc... and for three days without sleep or rest, with breaks for runs to get dumplings and beer, we smashed enemy castles. Then mommy said STOP and put us to bed, but Heroes had already taken their niche in my soul. At first I played against the computer, but my brother liked it too and we battled together. After a year, I thought I knew how to play well... how wrong I was; it was explained to me at the very first overnight tournament I participated in. Then I played at home and over the network with acquaintances for another six months, and the next tournament went more successfully. In every battle with a strong opponent, I gained invaluable knowledge, I also watched the games of the "big shots," and after some time, I won a couple of tournaments, but in St. Pete, I started as a mid-tier player and stayed that way. Then for several years I hardly played, and on the internet I stumbled upon the HW site. Decided to remember my youth. It clicked, I won a few tournaments, but after a year I got bored (players started gaining skill quickly, new strong players appeared and I had to calculate and measure almost with a calculator, which becomes stressful). Currently, I play Heroes very rarely, maybe there's a new cycle ahead?))
Uran
Maybe I didn't write exactly what was needed...
SEM_56
Excellent!!!
2. How did you come to World and what is your attitude towards online play in general???
Uran
As I wrote above, I stumbled upon it by chance, and since I considered myself a good player, I decided to try. HW progressed quickly, and I hope it continues to gain momentum. I view online very positively, because no one will force me to play against the computer, and it's always pleasant to have a match with a good person...
SEM_56
I agree 200 percent!!!
3. Tournaments in St. Pete, what would you highlight as the most significant part of them, and would you like to participate in tournaments again???
Uran
It's hard to highlight anything... strong selection of players, good organization (almost always). I'm not against it, but there's clearly not enough time((
SEM_56
Maybe some interesting situation happened at a tournament, or one of them???
Uran
That was all a long time ago. Nothing comes to mind that is worth telling as a memory, and all those moments - when the computer kills the opponent, or when a couple of buddies are left after the finals, or when the same map out of 10 possible ones drops 5 times in one championship and you know it by heart - every player with long experience has had those.
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4. What can you tell us about online tournaments??? I saw 2 awards in your profile, were they hard to get???)))
Uran
Medals aren't earned easily. At that time there was a real rush, and with that, you can move mountains. In my opinion, in online tournaments you need to be bolder with techs due to unplayed matches, but otherwise there were never any complaints.
SEM_56
Cool, I agree…
5. What goals did you set for yourself in Heroes and what heights did you want to reach (and did you reach them)???
Uran
Playing Heroes, you get pleasure from the process itself. Of course, it's pleasant to win. I didn't set any specific goals or objectives; the main thing was not to lower one's dignity with bickering, cheating, or rudeness…
SEM_56
Golden words, if only everyone were like that!!!
6. Why does interest in a game to which you give the lion's share of your free time fade??? And will you stop warring altogether???
Uran
When you start acting in the game on autopilot, adjusted for nuances, it becomes stressful. The "zest" disappears. Nothing is eternal and I'll still ride the horses...:-)
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And the last question: what would you want to change in Heroes??? And what would you wish for the future generation????
Uran
If I changed everything that is unsatisfying in Heroes, it would already be a different game, perhaps better, but DIFFERENT, and I remain an eternal fan of HMM3 specifically. I wish everyone difficult victories against strong opponents and pleasant communication in the field of this great game!!!
SEM_56
Thanks Andrey for the interview, I'll format it for World tomorrow and send you the link…
It was a pleasure chatting and I hope not for the last time…
Good luck to you and success in everything)))
The guys asked me to interview you and I was interested too, so everything went great)))
Uran
Thanks for the kind words, luck…
The next interview will be with one of the Belarusian warriors, wait and watch the announcements)))
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