clawz interview

APEX / News / 23 March 2020 — 11:49

Clawz: «We need more online tournaments.»

Nikita “clawz” Marchinsky requested for more online tournaments from the Apex Legends developers, shared his thoughts about the meta, and also about the new game of 2GD — Diabotical.

So, tell me how you're doing first. What are you doing now, during a pause in tournaments?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Not really doing anything. It’s boring without tournaments, so I just sit and relax.

Do you think we will see an increase in the number of online championships in the near future? Apex Legends developers now have a great opportunity to warm up interest both in the game as a whole and in its esports component.

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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They will have to organize more online tournaments, otherwise, Apex Legends will simply disappear from the radar for six months.

A question that interests many fans: why do you play a support role in a team? Any interest in changing it?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Because the “tough killer” is tough, and the “tough killer support” is even tougher!

How is the Apex Legends team spending time now? Has something fundamentally changed in training?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Nothing has changed for us, but the other teams are a bit lazy and decided that the coronavirus will weaken the rivals, which means that there is no need to train.

After the bootcamp, you and the guys had a fan meeting at the NAVI Bar. Share your experience!

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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It was great and nice to see those who came, we'll do it again.

What is the best dish on the menu!

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Well how can I say that — I haven't tried everything!

You took part in Online Tournament #2, where you couldn't go further than the quarterfinal stage. What's the reason for such a performance?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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There was an overconfident approach to the tournament: a lot of basic mistakes that should not be made at this level.

What can you say about character changes? Bloodhound still not suitable for the professional scene?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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That character exists?

Is the Gibraltar's nerf sensible? Or will they still pick him on the professional stage?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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They will continue picking him, and perhaps the new map will affect his well—being, as there is too much open space right now.

What can you say about Crypto? Is this hero unplayable right now?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Playable, totally playable. We learned how to use it effectively — it suits us perfectly.

It is interesting to know your opinion about Revenant. What does he need in order to be a must—pick character?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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So far, he is in the same spot as where Bloodhound is. Changes should be, of course, a more useful ultimate, which is very bad, and the "q" ability, is equally bad.

Basic inventory increased, but the number of stacks for ammo, grenades, med packs and shields reduced. In general, evaluate this change.

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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I don't understand at all, who and why thought of that change.

You've mentioned your "love" for Peacekeeper multiple times. Several timings were changed for this weapon — how much did it affect it?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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You can still take down two enemies with you, so nothing has changed.

The LAN final of the second stage of the Quake Pro League has just taken its place. Have you been following it? Any results that surprised you?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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No, I didn’t watch it — at that time I was at the bootcamp and enjoyed my limited time with teammates.

How do you like the new game by 2GD — Diabotical? Did you play it? Do you think the game has prospects in terms of esports?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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I really liked the game! It'd be a good fit in esports, but probably it won't be played by many.

A lot of people are in quarantine right now. Can you recommend games, movies and TV series or other entertainment to have a nice and enjoyable time?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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Path of Exile had a new update — I'd recommend that!

A few words to Natus Vincere fans?

Nikita "clawz" Marchinsky

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If you are going to play Path of Exile — make sure that the resists are at max, and in Apex Legends — do not push while reloading.