Chat with Major League Gamer Zkillzalot
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Fritsche is a member of the professional Gears of War gaming team, The Business. One of the most consistent players in Gears history, "Zkillzalot" won the 2008 MLG National Championship as a member of the Nsanez and now heads into the new season with a new squad. Through stellar online pre-season play, The Business enters the season opener as the number one seeded team for Gears of War 2.
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Buzzmaster (4:00 PM)
Zkillzalot is here!
Miami, Florida
How do you feel About the New NSAN3Z?
Zkillzalot (4:01 PM)
the NSAN3Z are a great team. At one time we were best friends. I don't feel bitter towards them for their decision. We had some personal issues. But I look forward to seeing them in the Meadowlands.
John Las Vegas NV
Do you think that Gears will ever be more popular then Halo?
Zkillzalot (4:02 PM)
I would hope it would. Halo is pretty much the dominant market in the gaming world. But Gears is a great game. I would say it's the best third person shooter. But Halo is a different game and it's first person and people like the first person shooter.
Hue G Rection, Imma, Niger
What's it like going into Meadowlands with the number 1 seed at the start of a whole new season?
Zkillzalot (4:03 PM)
It feels amazing. It's hard to put into words. To be seeded over everyone, it brings my confidence to a whole new level. My teammates are all so smart. They're always teaching me new things every day.
David (North Carolina)
How many hours a week do you put into practicing?
Zkillzalot (4:03 PM)
As a team, we probably play around 3 hours a day. But me personally, I probably play 5 hours a day. In a week, probably 35 hours.
Zkillzalot (4:03 PM)
At least.
Ralph (New Jersey)
Halo gets a lot of attention in the pro gaming world. Is there any tension or jealousy with players of the other games, like Gears?
Zkillzalot (4:05 PM)
Me personally, I'm not jealous. I don't think there'd be any jealousy. Maybe they'd be jealous because Halo palyers are making more money. But the Gears money got doubled this year, so I think everyone would be satisfied.
Jesse (Fitzgerald, Ga)
Do you think having a strong Hammerburst is going to be more important than a strong shotty this GoW season?
Zkillzalot (4:05 PM)
Definitely. A strong Hammerburst is crucial. In strategy, it's about the team hammerburst. That's the most crucial weapon, by far.
Zkillzalot (4:06 PM)
It's good to have accuracy over speed. Someone who is accurate and has a good hammerburst can be one of the most letheal persons in the game. Wildebeast.
Zkillzalot (4:07 PM)
Prospect has one of the best shottys in the game.
j.d (cc tx)
You ever play any sports games? madden or nba 2k
Zkillzalot (4:08 PM)
I don't personally. I know a lot of other people do. Call of Duty. I like to play strategy games, Halo Wars, Battle of the Rings. Sometimes I'll just play some of the other Halo games just to screw around. Geometry Wars is a really good arcade game for hand-eye coordination.
Matt (Pennsylvania)
First off I have to say that you have been my favorite player to watch since MLG picked up Gear of War. Now for my question. What are your overall impressions of Gears of War 2 so far? What would like to see fixed or updated?
Zkillzalot (4:10 PM)
Thanks for saying that. There's a huge difference. Big transition from Gears of War to GoW 2. The smokes are just hte biggest factor. GoW was a lot faster game play. GoW 2 is most smooth. It's 10 times more consistent then the first game. You can count on your shot more.
Moose Virginia
How do you think you will place at MeadowLands? And What Is Your Favorite Map?
Zkillzalot (4:11 PM)
Our team is very confident. We got a lot of intensity in this new team. When we're doing good, we're always screaming. We definitley plan on placing in the top. But there is a lot of competition. But we have a lot of competition under our belts.
Jesse (Fitzgerald, Ga)
Do you think Fully Spaced will put up a good fight at the Meadowlands?
Zkillzalot (4:12 PM)
Fully Spaced. I'm not fully sure on who their team members are these days. Online, they had a good team. But if they have the same players, I would think they would place well. Online, you don't know about the connections they have. But it's all about the strategies.
j.d (cc tx)
Why is it i play sports games so well and when it comes to the shooting games i play like crap. My friends always murder me. halo gets discouraging after a while,what am i doing wrong?
Zkillzalot (4:13 PM)
Well, it takes a lot of hand eye coordination for sure. Games that are fast paced, Halo, Gears, the shooters, they require a lot of patience, precision, accuracy. I call it PPA. That's the difference.
Zkillzalot (4:14 PM)
You have to have fast hand eye coordination. You have to control your hands with the way you think.
Jacob North Carolina
What's it like managing a life of religion and gaming? Do gaming and prayer often conflict?
Zkillzalot (4:15 PM)
I go into gaming and I try to represent what I believe. I believe in Jesus and I believe he's my savior. I try to be that example for people that you can be a Christian and go into gaming. but they do conflict. You'll find people that don't believe what you do, for sure. But you try to ignore it. No matter what you believe, there will always be a clash.
Johnny, SC
How has the transition from the NSAN3Z to MbN been and which do you think is the better team?
Zkillzalot (4:16 PM)
The transition. That's a good question. I'm used to playing in a house with three other guys next to me. But going on this other team, I have to go by ear for the communication. I can't be peaking on my teammates screens. I've learned so much with the new team. The transition has been very slow. But it can only pick up from here.
Zkillzalot (4:17 PM)
Shout out to my family for being so supportive. Shout out to my teammates. Thanks for all my fans. Thanks for all the support from everybody.
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