Interview with MonkeyMagic

As always please can you introduce yourself for our readers.
Smiffeh: I'm Smiffeh sometimes known as Red_MaN been in such cfgers such as iLLu and monkeymagic.

Rav0r: Hi, my name is Paul Bennett, im 17 (18 in 2 weeks!) i currently live in London Croydon, been in such clans as VETS erm:cs csc7 and proZac.

SiN^: Hi I'm Aiman, I was also in iLLu and joined MM when ui folded.

Could you give us a word or two about your current lineup?
Smiffeh: We're all pretty good mates thats the reason I asked them to join and probably the main reason that the previous monkeymagic did well
SiN^: We got some great players atm all been around for a while. We just need to work on tactics and get the teamplay sorted. Having some problems with that but it should all be sorted in a week or so. That's why we didnt attend UKT5.
How often do you practice right now, as a team?
Smiffeh: Very little. Toomy's connection is knackered and can't connect to Steam atm. Hopefully he'll get that fixed.
When you practice, what teams do you play, foriegn or UK based? Or a mixture of both?
Rav0r: A mixture.

Smiffeh: We haven't played much UK clans and we never play Dutch or Belgian clans.

Does the team have a manager right now?
Smiffeh: We don't really have a manager but we have Muzzy who is our War Arranger.
Back in July, you managed to win UKT#4 beating omg! in the finals. Since then Ajam and Vertakill have left your line-up to rejoin dNc while Dark0r left to join ONE and now i-eS, how do you feel this has effected the team?
Rav0r: A lot.. the core of the team went, but when dark0r left it was ineviatable that dNC would reform (all the phone calls a1ex made to Vertakill)!
Smiffeh: The main reason for Ajam and Vertakill leaving was cause of DArk0r selling us out to join a so called "better" team which he then went on to lose at two LANs so it was very satisfying to see him lose.

SiN^: Vert and Ajam proved to be exceptional players on that day and are always very consistent. Dark0r leaving was probably the main reason for the split. Toomy and puneet are just as good but we just need to work on teamplay more.

Did you agree with / understand their decision?
Rav0r: I didn't mind about Paul (Dark0r) because hes a clan whore and I understood the Irish lads' decesions with the dNC reform, easier to LAN etc.
Smiffeh: I was very disappointed when Dark0r left and it was annoying that Ajam and Vertakill had obviously been planning to re-make dNC but never told us. I had to find out by Timo letting it slip on teamspeak :).

SiN^: All the CS players in Ireland hang out together, so I guess it was normal for them to reform dnc at some stage. I'm glad to see them back because they were always a great team.

Will we see you at future LANs? UKT6, maybe to hold that place for you in Primary Strike 2003?
Smiffeh: I believe we've already qualled for Primary Strike as the top16 teams are invited (so myers told me) so we may go to that just for practice.

Rav0r: We'll be going to e-Sports LAN in Manchester on the 24th-26th of October, and plans to make UKT6 / ps2003.

What about online leagues and cups? Any plans for those?
Smiffeh: We're currently playing in CB/IE cup and hope to try and win that not sure if there are any competitive leagues just about to start so we can't really enter any.

Rav0r: We made a good start vs. pacifico in the CB uk/IE cup thing the other week, very good and close game! But we don't know about any others atm, who knows.

SiN^: I think we should cos it helps keep the clan together as they have set times when we know we have to play. And we can get some decent teams to play like lc or s7 etc. As opposed to scrambling for a pcw on IRC.

How are you finding funding your LAN costs right now? Is it all internally raised?
SiN^: I work so I get the money that way.

Rav0r: We're getting funding from the event organisers for e-Sports LAN, but the rest is coming out of our own pocket!

Smiffeh: I believe the trip to eSports LAN will be partially covered by them apart from that we pay ourselves although it would obviously be appreciated :).

Do you have any sponsorships in the pipe line?
Rav0r: We are sponsored by pulsegaming! thanks to Dan! (cast).

Smiffeh: Unfortunately not although once we get our s**t together we will soon be looking for some "proper" sponsorship.

Let's talk about the game itself. How do you feel about the changes in 1.6?
Smiffeh: I like the changes in 1.6 the registry seems a LOT better than in 1.5 from my expierience, the only thing I dislike about it is the shield but with most leagues and competitions not allowing this it's fine.

SiN^: The shield bug was annoying but thats been fixed now alledgedly - I still can't hit the bastards even though they are shooting at me. There's a pillar bug on aztec that needs sorting out right now especially as it's one of the most popular maps on public.

Rav0r: I personally love 1.6, the new guns are fine, and bring in a new dimension to the game, the shield as everyones heard time and time again is shite! But I hope that CPL etc dont allow it in WARS/TOURNEYS.

Will you be allowing your players to play for the Nations Cup?
Smiffeh: I will let myself play yes.

SiN^: I dont think lebanon has a team =[

Rav0r: If asked, why not! (Team-uk Toomy y0)

Have you thought about attending any LAN events outside the UK?
SiN^: I'd love to go if the rest could make it sure.

Rav0r: I would love to go to Aimans home country and play CS yes.

Smiffeh: There ain't that much to attend atm really so I can't see us doing it in the near future.

Finally, I'm going to need some kind of exclusive comment from all of you.
SiN^: Cuss Paul (Dark0r). It's the easy way out.

Rav0r: Aiman's (SiN^) home country asked him to join the army, but he refused, kidnapped Xs and made a familly in the UK.

Smiffeh: Yesterday I heard a story about my good friend Tim Kash. he got his head kicked in from Jay from GamezVille. Very sad story.

Comments

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RemOte.uK
17:32 10/10/2003
GL with mm smiffeh, you bald beauty you!! hope to whip yo ass in the UK/IE cup if our paths cross :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
tesko
18:17 10/10/2003
erm ok... [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Velta
Professional Gamer
18:29 10/10/2003
Problem tesko? :/ [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
toko
euthanasia
18:57 10/10/2003
nice. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
conspiracy
19:24 10/10/2003
nice one velta [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Messiah
Game2XS.Monkey Magic
19:28 10/10/2003
wow this is the greatest interview ever, nice maters :o) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Ripper
Rush!
20:25 10/10/2003
n1 bud, ukt no1 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Geordie
Last Chance
20:28 10/10/2003
whoohoo monkeymagic! >:) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Sincy
20:35 10/10/2003
av it :D [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
a1ex^
20:37 10/10/2003
i had nothing to do with the reformation of dnc, i was asked by vertakill one day when we were chatting about how aiman cfgs his hole off.

pun is a racist. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
DoZ
Anti-saviour of UKT
20:46 10/10/2003
SiN for team-uk, we have the technology, we can forge a passport [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
funky
21:12 10/10/2003
i heart monkeymagic [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
DArk0r
Infinity-eSports
21:47 10/10/2003
get bent. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Otis
Rush!
21:49 10/10/2003
sorry, i've been told not to be racist :(

Its hanging around with TT and DH that does it :( [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Josh Jolibois
22:26 10/10/2003
Hey Monkey Magic do you think you still have room for one more clan member if you do email me at joshjr90000 @yahoo.ca [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Smiffeh
Game2XS.Monkey Magic
22:36 10/10/2003
you love it Galea [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Par
suiGeneris
22:46 10/10/2003
Darkor is a stupid f****t moomoo head

<3 Paul (Bennett that is) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Carvell
22:47 10/10/2003
lol josh :D [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Tazzle
22:47 10/10/2003
'dNC' for all you haptards. GL MM!! GL RIM JOBB! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Rav0r
Croydon
23:17 10/10/2003
<3 Parik0 [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
N3M-
endeffect
23:20 10/10/2003
Rav0r: I personally love 1.6, the new guns are fine, and bring in a new dimension to the game, the shield as everyones heard time and time again is s***e! But I hope that CPL etc dont allow it in WARS/TOURNEYS.

going to CPL r we MM? :) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Negotiator
Clan ONE
00:08 11/10/2003
Smiffeh: The main reason for Ajam and Vertakill leaving was cause of DArk0r selling us out to join a so called "better" team which he then went on to lose at two LANs so it was very satisfying to see him lose.

i dont think he joined cos they was better, he joined cos hes been wanting in ONE for ages cos they got on soo well. god knows why he left ONE, dont think ONE even know [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Rav0r
Croydon
00:13 11/10/2003
N3M they decide the rules blates, wouldnt catch me dead in that nerd fest [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Smiffeh
Game2XS.Monkey Magic
00:18 11/10/2003
He left mm to join I-eS at the time Nego and then got asked to join ONE once he had left mm

Rav0r is a geek [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
t0m
01:19 11/10/2003
that much is true [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
MiG
02:06 11/10/2003
<3 Rav3n [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Mango
03:02 11/10/2003
Good interview, GL MM. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Wolfie
WanadooWolfie
09:21 11/10/2003
nice interview, i dont think there are any hard feelings towards dark0r there :}
t0m is gay [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Undefined
09:43 11/10/2003
Best of luck with the clan guys.
Was an interesting read ;) [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
MagiciaN^
Jay Bee Eye!
10:05 11/10/2003
shut up

who wants to hear from james .... hes blatently the fat ginger one out of braveheart [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
sx
11:00 11/10/2003
nice interview :x [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
ProdiGy
13:47 11/10/2003
gg MonkeyMagic! [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
J
16:16 11/10/2003
U all suck. im better then all of u and have a better conn then u f***s. But i still love u all <ur not invited into my secrect clan> HAHA [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Barely-LegaL
17:40 11/10/2003
i hope u will be using the cool tag ;D [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
tiz
18:30 11/10/2003
dNC > monkeymagic

kinda like

Celtic > Rangers

and kinda like

Turkey > England

with that said

take care. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Velta
Professional Gamer
12:40 12/10/2003
Yeah coz Turkey owned England so bad. [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Azzam0n
10:19 13/10/2003
wp MM, but dont let smiffeh do bridge on aztec he is worse than me at it :D [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Mixa.rar
16:58 13/10/2003
rav0r pr0 sux0r 0r 0r 0r0r0r....

peace blud ;] [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
Mikkeh
12:47 19/10/2003
Celtic > Rangers
You mean Rangers > Celtic right? [ Comment: Report | IP: Logged ]
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