Ferrari "The Pianist" 430 on SGamer's Celebrity Couch
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The previous edition of Celebrity Couch featured LongDD as its guest. This time, in the same fashion, 430 will respond to questions posted by Chinese netizens. Because of the high volume of questions and 430's brevity in his responses, the editor has selectively translated the original article to only reflect questions of interest.
Ferrari began his professional career as the solo mid player for ToT; and it was already then where fans noticed his remarkable talent for the game. But following the dissolution of ToT, he ventured on with teams such as CH and Deity before finally getting Zhou's invitation to join CCM. This was during the period we now know as the Great Chinese Reshuffle. And the rest, as they say, is history.
His achievements with CCM to date include five championships - Er Wan Cup, IPDC, WCG, ECL, G-1 and many other titles under his belt. He has also stunned spectators with his use of Storm Spirit, Ancient Apparition, Beastmaster, Windrunner and Invoker - the latter earning him the honorific nickname 'The Pianist'.
"Hi everybody, I am incredibly honored to guest this edition of SGamer's celebrity couch. Fans may post their questions and I will try to answer as many as I can."
General Questions
Why didn't CCM participate in the Showmatch?
-"I don't know, and I didn't ask."
You look like a very innocent little boy. What do you look for in a girl?
-"One that doesn't play DotA..."
What do you guys do in your free time? How long are your training sessions?
-"Personally I will play some pub games, watch movies and chat."
What is the fastest way to get better at DotA?
-"My opinion is to take every game seriously, watch more replays and analyze them, and emulate the strengths of others. You also have to put more thought into what you're doing in the game."
Zhou has already listed SMM as the tournament he would most like to win. What's yours? (out of the four tournaments WDC, SMM, ESWC and G-League)
-"There's not a competition I wouldn't want to win. I'll do my very best to win them all."
Do you use your 'A' key or your right click to last hit? Is there a difference between the two?
-"They're roughly the same, and it's about personal preference."
Who do you consider will be CCM's greatest rivals in the last half of this year? Do you have any special strategies under your sleeve?
-"All the professional teams have a shot at us right now. The professional circuit is not modeled in such a way that a certain team will always be above another. The most important aspect would be employing the right strategies and executing them well."
Why did you choose to play solo mid?
-"My team needed me playing mid."
On Heroes
How do you skill your Storm Spirit early game? When you go for a solo-kill, how do you order your skills?
-"Normally, I play Storm by going one level of static remnant, two levels of overload, and maxing electric vortex. With regards to synergising with your team, there's nothing much to say besides "ball lightning in!" When you're trying to get a solo-kill, it's best if you ball into the direction he's going while predicting where he's going to turn. Then, you release a remnant and attack him once, and after some normal attacks, follow him for around half a second, pull him towards you and attack him.
When you're looking to solo-kill, this order should give you the highest damage output. If your attack speed is fast enough, you can even attack him while balling towards him. If you are balling into fog of war, you can just click attack and target the ground."
Nerubian Weaver is a hot pick this version, and I think that the combo of Lina and Lion will be able to suppress him with their burst damage. (Lion being played as a support.) Why are teams not using this combo?
-"There are many counters for Weaver, and although Lina + Lion can in theory counter Weaver, the two of them are in turn countered very easily."
How should the skill and item build of a DPS invoker look like?
-"A DPS invoker will focus primarily on maxing Extort and relying on the burst damage of meteor strike. Personally I prefer going mask of madness, armlet, BKB and abusing alacrity."
How should one skill his Shadow Demon?
-"Max his shadow poison..."
How do you choose which spells to use in a battle with invoker?
-"Play more, reflect more, watch more replays."
Why do you think Lycan is not used in Clan Wars nowadays?
-"If a team has Lycan, their lanes will be weakened, and it's easy for opponents to take an advantage early game."
What is the best hero to play for amateurs?
-"Lich, he's simple to play and can easily take on two heroes."
On Players
Are you a fan of MYM.Mania?
-"Yes, his Sand King left a deep impression on me."
How do you feel about facing Sosoon in the Solo Showmatch later?
-"He's an unfamiliar opponent so I don't know what to expect."
You'll be meeting Sosoon tomorrow. Do you feel pressured?
-"It's okay I guess, I'll just put on a show."
Having just met Sosoon at the China vs Vietnam Showmatch where he played a remarkable Shadowfiend, CCM will be facing EHOME next in the postponed Quarter-Finals of CPL 2011. A player of unbelievable talent, the future looks bright for this budding Solo Mid player who will definitely make his mark at the year-end LANs. Fans can certainly expect to see more of 430 and his team. Stay tuned.
Links
SGamer - Original Article
joinDotA - 430 vs Sosoon VoD
The previous edition of Celebrity Couch featured LongDD as its guest. This time, in the same fashion, 430 will respond to questions posted by Chinese netizens. Because of the high volume of questions and 430's brevity in his responses, the editor has selectively translated the original article to only reflect questions of interest.
Ferrari began his professional career as the solo mid player for ToT; and it was already then where fans noticed his remarkable talent for the game. But following the dissolution of ToT, he ventured on with teams such as CH and Deity before finally getting Zhou's invitation to join CCM. This was during the period we now know as the Great Chinese Reshuffle. And the rest, as they say, is history.
His achievements with CCM to date include five championships - Er Wan Cup, IPDC, WCG, ECL, G-1 and many other titles under his belt. He has also stunned spectators with his use of Storm Spirit, Ancient Apparition, Beastmaster, Windrunner and Invoker - the latter earning him the honorific nickname 'The Pianist'.
"Hi everybody, I am incredibly honored to guest this edition of SGamer's celebrity couch. Fans may post their questions and I will try to answer as many as I can."
General Questions
Why didn't CCM participate in the Showmatch?
-"I don't know, and I didn't ask."
You look like a very innocent little boy. What do you look for in a girl?
-"One that doesn't play DotA..."
What do you guys do in your free time? How long are your training sessions?
-"Personally I will play some pub games, watch movies and chat."
What is the fastest way to get better at DotA?
-"My opinion is to take every game seriously, watch more replays and analyze them, and emulate the strengths of others. You also have to put more thought into what you're doing in the game."
Zhou has already listed SMM as the tournament he would most like to win. What's yours? (out of the four tournaments WDC, SMM, ESWC and G-League)
-"There's not a competition I wouldn't want to win. I'll do my very best to win them all."
Do you use your 'A' key or your right click to last hit? Is there a difference between the two?
-"They're roughly the same, and it's about personal preference."
Who do you consider will be CCM's greatest rivals in the last half of this year? Do you have any special strategies under your sleeve?
-"All the professional teams have a shot at us right now. The professional circuit is not modeled in such a way that a certain team will always be above another. The most important aspect would be employing the right strategies and executing them well."
Why did you choose to play solo mid?
-"My team needed me playing mid."
On Heroes
How do you skill your Storm Spirit early game? When you go for a solo-kill, how do you order your skills?
-"Normally, I play Storm by going one level of static remnant, two levels of overload, and maxing electric vortex. With regards to synergising with your team, there's nothing much to say besides "ball lightning in!" When you're trying to get a solo-kill, it's best if you ball into the direction he's going while predicting where he's going to turn. Then, you release a remnant and attack him once, and after some normal attacks, follow him for around half a second, pull him towards you and attack him.
When you're looking to solo-kill, this order should give you the highest damage output. If your attack speed is fast enough, you can even attack him while balling towards him. If you are balling into fog of war, you can just click attack and target the ground."
Nerubian Weaver is a hot pick this version, and I think that the combo of Lina and Lion will be able to suppress him with their burst damage. (Lion being played as a support.) Why are teams not using this combo?
-"There are many counters for Weaver, and although Lina + Lion can in theory counter Weaver, the two of them are in turn countered very easily."
How should the skill and item build of a DPS invoker look like?
-"A DPS invoker will focus primarily on maxing Extort and relying on the burst damage of meteor strike. Personally I prefer going mask of madness, armlet, BKB and abusing alacrity."
How should one skill his Shadow Demon?
-"Max his shadow poison..."
How do you choose which spells to use in a battle with invoker?
-"Play more, reflect more, watch more replays."
Why do you think Lycan is not used in Clan Wars nowadays?
-"If a team has Lycan, their lanes will be weakened, and it's easy for opponents to take an advantage early game."
What is the best hero to play for amateurs?
-"Lich, he's simple to play and can easily take on two heroes."
On Players
Are you a fan of MYM.Mania?
-"Yes, his Sand King left a deep impression on me."
How do you feel about facing Sosoon in the Solo Showmatch later?
-"He's an unfamiliar opponent so I don't know what to expect."
You'll be meeting Sosoon tomorrow. Do you feel pressured?
-"It's okay I guess, I'll just put on a show."
Having just met Sosoon at the China vs Vietnam Showmatch where he played a remarkable Shadowfiend, CCM will be facing EHOME next in the postponed Quarter-Finals of CPL 2011. A player of unbelievable talent, the future looks bright for this budding Solo Mid player who will definitely make his mark at the year-end LANs. Fans can certainly expect to see more of 430 and his team. Stay tuned.
Links
SGamer - Original Article
joinDotA - 430 vs Sosoon VoD
