'Fatal1ty' wins championship tournament

WxChaser · Nov 24, 2005, 03:44 AM

A video game master from Kansas City, Missouri, won a $150,000 prize on Tuesday by besting a rival in the Cyberathlete Professional League World Tour Grand Finals.

Johnathan Wendel, 24, who goes by the name "Fatal1ty" in the world of multiplayer games, beat Sander Kaasjager, a player from the Netherlands known as "fnatic.Vo0," for the competition's top prize.

Read More / Source: CNN Technology

SFOSOK · Nov 24, 2005, 06:35 AM

He dropped out from DeVry to play games Pro. I'm sure if anyone had enough time on their hands they could be just as good. Besides the money who would want to do that and only that pro?

WxChaser · Nov 24, 2005, 06:36 AM

It's hard to be that good and be good that often. I could never make a living at it. I've met Jonathan at several events (usually sponsored by Abit) and he's a pretty cool guy, and doesn't live too far from here either.

Asmoday · Nov 24, 2005, 06:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SFOSOK

Besides the money who would want to do that and only that pro?

Well, besides the money who would want to work at a assembly line, or counting numbers, or be a car mechanic etc, etc...

WxChaser · Nov 24, 2005, 06:49 AM

I envy the guy...doing what he loves plus now being a spokesman for promotion purposes.

Dark Lord · Nov 24, 2005, 06:53 AM

say that in a couple years when carpoltunnel hits, and hard. ive had early signs of it a couple times, but after dropping back on my hours its cleared right up. trust me, its not fun.

WxChaser · Nov 24, 2005, 06:59 AM

If he uses good ergonomics and has trained muscles he should be fine, but I understand your concern. He can purchase bionic wrists if he needs them

SFOSOK · Nov 24, 2005, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by WxChaser

It's hard to be that good and be good that often. I could never make a living at it. I've met Jonathan at several events (usually sponsored by Abit) and he's a pretty cool guy, and doesn't live too far from here either.

With enough practice anything is possible. Some people are just gifted at certain things yes, but when it comes to video games Skill can over come talent easily. I truthfully could not do what he does because it does not benefit anything really. Playing video games all day everyday really doesn't help the world in my opinion. He should join the Millitary and own up those nwbs lol, then I will commend him for doin something great. Never can and never will take video games seriously. If he makes a livin off of it though good for him. I've talked to him a couple times on the phone (can't tell you why). He seems like an allright guy, just not really that bright.

Edit: just so you don't think I am ignoring you Asmoday. But at least those people are doing something productive. Productive as in contributing to something as a whole, Even the products he endorses were not even thought of by him, just stamped with his name.

WxChaser · Nov 24, 2005, 07:12 AM

Bright enough to make a boat load of money based on his talents. Personally I could never do what he does in gaming tournaments, and probably wouldn't make it out of the initial rounds. It takes reflexes, game knowledge and training to be that good.

SFOSOK · Nov 24, 2005, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by WxChaser

Bright enough to make a boat load of money based on his talents. Personally I could never do what he does in gaming tournaments, and probably wouldn't make it out of the initial rounds. It takes reflexes, game knowledge and training to be that good.

Agreed. He was smart to realize there was some good money where he was headed. He does a lot of training, travels a lot, and pretty much treats video games like a job where he plays for a set amount of hours. Well not really plays but adjusts his body to the map he will be playing or may be playing. He is pretty smart in a vid game sense.

No_Style · Nov 24, 2005, 01:41 PM

It's just like any form of sports or entertainment. It's like the "so-and-so" should have went to college instead of becoming and actor, or "so-and-so" should have become plumber instead of a basketball player. The thing is, a lot of people should be doing a lot of things, but we don't live in "Should-land". We live in a land where we can do what we love doing. It just so happens that what he loves doing also makes him boatloads of money. Once his prime-days are over he won't be dead in the water, he can pick up where he left off and still attend a college. (That's saying if his prime-time ends up ending towards his early 30s)..

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WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	'Fatal1ty' wins championship tournament A video game master from Kansas City, Missouri, won a $150,000 prize on Tuesday by besting a rival in the Cyberathlete Professional League World Tour Grand Finals. Johnathan Wendel, 24, who goes by the name "Fatal1ty" in the world of multiplayer games, beat Sander Kaasjager, a player from the Netherlands known as "fnatic.Vo0," for the competition's top prize. Read More / Source: CNN Technology Last edited by WxChaser; Nov 24, 2005 at 04:08 AM.

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SFOSOK 939 Goin Strong Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Ontario Posts: 7,033 Rep Power: 90 System Specs	He dropped out from DeVry to play games Pro. I'm sure if anyone had enough time on their hands they could be just as good. Besides the money who would want to do that and only that pro? __________________ Warning - Explicit Content Preceeding METAL!!

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No_Style Styleless Wonder Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ottawa, Ontario Posts: 6,034 Rep Power: 0	It's just like any form of sports or entertainment. It's like the "so-and-so" should have went to college instead of becoming and actor, or "so-and-so" should have become plumber instead of a basketball player. The thing is, a lot of people should be doing a lot of things, but we don't live in "Should-land". We live in a land where we can do what we love doing. It just so happens that what he loves doing also makes him boatloads of money. Once his prime-days are over he won't be dead in the water, he can pick up where he left off and still attend a college. (That's saying if his prime-time ends up ending towards his early 30s).. __________________ "The Best Style Is No Style" Specifications Here

Nov 24, 2005, 06:36 AM	Thread Starter #3
WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	It's hard to be that good and be good that often. I could never make a living at it. I've met Jonathan at several events (usually sponsored by Abit) and he's a pretty cool guy, and doesn't live too far from here either.

Nov 24, 2005, 06:49 AM	Thread Starter #5
WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	I envy the guy...doing what he loves plus now being a spokesman for promotion purposes.

Nov 24, 2005, 06:59 AM	Thread Starter #7
WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	If he uses good ergonomics and has trained muscles he should be fine, but I understand your concern. He can purchase bionic wrists if he needs them

Nov 24, 2005, 07:12 AM	Thread Starter #9
WxChaser Super Moderator Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 404 Rep Power: 0	Bright enough to make a boat load of money based on his talents. Personally I could never do what he does in gaming tournaments, and probably wouldn't make it out of the initial rounds. It takes reflexes, game knowledge and training to be that good.