Welcome, Kasva. Maybe people wonder: Why did I choose you? I don’t know much about you, you were rated around 2k-2k1 for a long time, but now during the last weeks, you rose up to 2255, which changed a lot. Also, we have not heard much positive about Turkish players since some time, so I am curious about what is going on.
Hi, I hope I can fix your curiosity.
Would you share a picture of yourself and/or your gaming place?
How old are you and since when do you play Age of Empires 2, have you played Age of Empires 1/3? What are your expectations and wishes for AoE 4? If you could change one thing about AoE 2, what would it be?
I am 25 years old. I've been playing Age of Empires since I was 15. I have played Age of Empires 2 and 3. I don't know much about AoE 4, but I can't wait to play.
Why did you choose the name “Kasva” and what does it mean?
Kasva is the name of the prophet Muhammad's camel. So I liked it and wanted to use this name.
I somehow like that explanation. I don’t know why. But does “Kasva” mean something, as most names have a known meaning?
The camel has one-fourth of his ear cut. It carries this meaning.
How would you describe your playstyle and how much has it changed during the last years?
I usually love to play aggressively. I've been trying to improve on the economy lately because just aggressive play is not enough to win.
Your maximum rating is now the 3rd-highest of a Turkish player on the 1v1 ladder which exists since 2013, only behind Cyclops and Emin, who hasn’t been active since many months and not had a high rating the last 2 years. What made you improve recently?
I started playing more with high-rated players. It was very useful for my development.
Two things were the consequences of this improvement:
You played against many top 10 players now (Hera, BacT, MbL, TheViper, DauT, vivi – and also winning against Hera, DauT and vivi). How did that feel?
The win makes you feel happy every time. I had beaten these players in previous times, so I was not that excited about the situation.
[Before tournament started:] Higher rating allowed you to qualify for tournaments, now you are in the Aspiring Experts tournament, facing Barles in the first round. He is still the favourite, but in my opinion there is nobody in the tournament who you couldn’t beat. What are your expectations?
I played a lot on Arabia. I would like to move forward in the tournament even though I am not very good on other maps. It would be very enjoyable to reach the last four.
[After Round 2:] The interview was started before the match and finished after. So you lost 1:3 against Barles, how was your experience? As I said, he was the favourite, so it is not unexpected. But did you learn anything special from that you can use in your next 1v1 tournament?
It was an unexpected result for me. I think I should play more games on other maps.
Do you stream? If yes, what is your stream link and how often do you stream?
My computer and internet connection is not enough to be able to broadcast.
Now some personal details:
Which city do you come from/live in? What do you like/dislike about it and where would you like to move to?
I live in Adıyaman. I want to live in Istanbul.
Favourite things:
a) What is your favourite food and drink?
Kebab is my favorite dish. Turkish coffee is my favorite drink.
Which foods from your home country/region and family background would you recommend?
I would definitely recommend you to have a Turkish kebab.
What can you cook well yourself and how often do you do it?
Since I live with my family, I can hardly say that I cook.
What would you put on top of a pizza?
Plenty of flavored and spicy mushrooms.
b) What is your favourite colour? (Does not need to be one of the 8 AoE II colours)
Absolutely black.
c) What is your favourite animal? Why?
I have more than one answer.There is a saying in Turkey: Horse, woman, gun.That's why the horse is my favorite animal I like horses, eagles and dogs.
d) What/where is your favourite place on Earth?
I think it is Istanbul, because there are as many historical buildings as I can not count: Ayasofya, Sultan Ahmet mosque…
The Maiden's Tower
The Galata Tower
Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultan Ahmet Mosque
Istanbul Bridge
e) What is your favourite song at the moment, of all time (can be top 5)?
1 - Ottoman Attack March
2 - Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth
3 - Linkin Park - In The End
4 - (Stay High) - Hippie Sabotage Remix
5 - Dr. Dre - Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop Dogg
f) What is your favourite movie at the moment, of all time (can be top 5)? Who is your favourite actor?
1 - Lord of the Rings
2 - Kingdom of Heaven
3 - The Good The Bad and The Ugly
4 - Interstellar
5 - Gladiator
Russell Crowe is my favourite actor.
g) Do you have a favourite sports team? (football, basketball etc.)
Of course Fenerbahçe Sports Club.
How do you think the next season will be? How difficult will it be to become a top team (maybe top 4) again? (I don’t know much about the reasons of the low placement this season.)
The change of club president caused a bad season. I believe we will definitely be champions next year.
h) What are your favourite traits on a woman?
I love it when a woman doesn't keep me busy when I play games.
What time do you usually go to sleep? What do you like doing before sleeping?
I like to sleep at 12 or 1, and reading books and playing chess before I go to sleep.
Which countries have you visited?
I did not go to any country except Turkey.
And where would you like to go to? Why?
I want to see Asia and the Far East. ALSO, I would also like to attend a festival in Brazil.
What are your hobbies beside AoE?
Music, nature life, football, books, chess...
Which languages do you speak/understand and which would you like to learn?
I can speak Turkish. I know English at intermediate level. I would love to speak English and Spanish fluently.
Who would you like to meet once, who you have not met? One AoE player and one other person.
I'd like to meet TatoH and Hera.
Do you have an AoE idol?
Hera is my idol.
What is your favourite civilisation, map and unit?
My favorite civilization are the Mayans, map: Arabia and unit: Plumed Archer.
What is your favourite in-game sound?
30.
If Arabia did not exist, which map do you think everyone would be playing like people play Arabia (and not Serengeti etc., which are just very similar to Arabia)?
Nomad and Coastal.
Who is your favourite and least favourite 1v1 opponent?
I don't like to play against MbL, because every tactic dominates. I love playing against PROject_Belgium, the style of play seems simple to me. I usually win against him.
Who is your favourite team mate?
a) For just playing
Alican_v2
b) Also outside of the game
Alican_v2
c) Would you live in a a) 1-bedroom, b) 2-bedroom) apartment with him/her for a) 1 month, b) 1 year?
Yes, I could live in a 2-bedroom apartment with him for 1 year.
In the new expansions, what is your favourite new civilisation and unit?
Berbers, Camel Archers.
Make a list of the current Turkish top 1v1 players.
I, Cyclops, Badream, Alican, Eray.
Which 8 players would you invite for Nili’s Apartment Cup 3?
DauT, TatoH, MbL, TheViper, Fat Dragon, Hera, Yo, Nicov.
Since the scandal in the 2015 Nations Cup, there were no Turkish teams participating in team game tournaments and they were not allowed to play in the Nations Cup. But that will not last forever. How did this impact the Turkish community, which has many members and how do you think the future will be? Who would be Turkey A in 2019/2020?
The sad situation in 2015 affected the Turkish community and good players of the time were forced to leave the game (Emin, Jugband). In 2019 we need more partnerships and more games to join a 2020 Nations Cup. Cyclops, Badream, alican and I could participate in the tournament as Turkey A.
Which 4 players would you like to see forming a team? (can include inactive players)
Chris, DauT, Iori, TheViper.
In which tournaments would you like to participate? (maps, seeding method, player limitations, team size etc.)
I would like to participate in any Arabia 1v1 tournament, limitations are not important.
When you visit AoEZone and Voobly, is there something you like especially or would like to have improved?
Not for now.
What is a) the funniest, b) the saddest and c) the strangest moment in your life you experienced because of AoE?
The saddest thing was that I was separated from my girlfriend who was uncomfortable to play. The most bizarre, I've seen a doctor playing AoE. When he got to know my username, he repaired my teeth without any money.
What would you do to make the world a better place?
I highly recommend reading.
If you were not in a relationship, and could date anyone, who would it be?
A girlfriend who can play AoE with me would be great.
Write a rap of 8 lines (or more) about something AoE-related, either in English or your native language:
Choose without having any background information or what it should be about:
Chris or DauT? DAUT
Tim or TheViper? TheViper
MbL or Liereyy? Liereyy
FeAge or Lavie_Head? Lavie_Head
Nili or Memb? Memb
Hunter or Farmer? Farmer
Knight or Cavalry Archer? Knight
2v2 or 4v4? 2vs2
Feudal Age or Imperial Age? Feudal Age
Arena or Islands? Islands
Do you want to add one more comment or question for me or someone else?
No, thank you very much.
Thank you too for doing this interview and better luck in your next tournament.
Hi, I hope I can fix your curiosity.
Would you share a picture of yourself and/or your gaming place?
How old are you and since when do you play Age of Empires 2, have you played Age of Empires 1/3? What are your expectations and wishes for AoE 4? If you could change one thing about AoE 2, what would it be?
I am 25 years old. I've been playing Age of Empires since I was 15. I have played Age of Empires 2 and 3. I don't know much about AoE 4, but I can't wait to play.
Why did you choose the name “Kasva” and what does it mean?
Kasva is the name of the prophet Muhammad's camel. So I liked it and wanted to use this name.
I somehow like that explanation. I don’t know why. But does “Kasva” mean something, as most names have a known meaning?
The camel has one-fourth of his ear cut. It carries this meaning.
How would you describe your playstyle and how much has it changed during the last years?
I usually love to play aggressively. I've been trying to improve on the economy lately because just aggressive play is not enough to win.
Your maximum rating is now the 3rd-highest of a Turkish player on the 1v1 ladder which exists since 2013, only behind Cyclops and Emin, who hasn’t been active since many months and not had a high rating the last 2 years. What made you improve recently?
I started playing more with high-rated players. It was very useful for my development.
Two things were the consequences of this improvement:
You played against many top 10 players now (Hera, BacT, MbL, TheViper, DauT, vivi – and also winning against Hera, DauT and vivi). How did that feel?
The win makes you feel happy every time. I had beaten these players in previous times, so I was not that excited about the situation.
[Before tournament started:] Higher rating allowed you to qualify for tournaments, now you are in the Aspiring Experts tournament, facing Barles in the first round. He is still the favourite, but in my opinion there is nobody in the tournament who you couldn’t beat. What are your expectations?
I played a lot on Arabia. I would like to move forward in the tournament even though I am not very good on other maps. It would be very enjoyable to reach the last four.
[After Round 2:] The interview was started before the match and finished after. So you lost 1:3 against Barles, how was your experience? As I said, he was the favourite, so it is not unexpected. But did you learn anything special from that you can use in your next 1v1 tournament?
It was an unexpected result for me. I think I should play more games on other maps.
Do you stream? If yes, what is your stream link and how often do you stream?
My computer and internet connection is not enough to be able to broadcast.
Now some personal details:
Which city do you come from/live in? What do you like/dislike about it and where would you like to move to?
I live in Adıyaman. I want to live in Istanbul.
Favourite things:
a) What is your favourite food and drink?
Kebab is my favorite dish. Turkish coffee is my favorite drink.
Which foods from your home country/region and family background would you recommend?
I would definitely recommend you to have a Turkish kebab.
What can you cook well yourself and how often do you do it?
Since I live with my family, I can hardly say that I cook.
What would you put on top of a pizza?
Plenty of flavored and spicy mushrooms.
b) What is your favourite colour? (Does not need to be one of the 8 AoE II colours)
Absolutely black.
c) What is your favourite animal? Why?
I have more than one answer.There is a saying in Turkey: Horse, woman, gun.That's why the horse is my favorite animal I like horses, eagles and dogs.
d) What/where is your favourite place on Earth?
I think it is Istanbul, because there are as many historical buildings as I can not count: Ayasofya, Sultan Ahmet mosque…
The Maiden's Tower
The Galata Tower
Hagia Sophia Museum and Sultan Ahmet Mosque
Istanbul Bridge
e) What is your favourite song at the moment, of all time (can be top 5)?
1 - Ottoman Attack March
2 - Wiz Khalifa - See You Again ft. Charlie Puth
3 - Linkin Park - In The End
4 - (Stay High) - Hippie Sabotage Remix
5 - Dr. Dre - Still D.R.E. ft. Snoop Dogg
f) What is your favourite movie at the moment, of all time (can be top 5)? Who is your favourite actor?
1 - Lord of the Rings
2 - Kingdom of Heaven
3 - The Good The Bad and The Ugly
4 - Interstellar
5 - Gladiator
Russell Crowe is my favourite actor.
g) Do you have a favourite sports team? (football, basketball etc.)
Of course Fenerbahçe Sports Club.
How do you think the next season will be? How difficult will it be to become a top team (maybe top 4) again? (I don’t know much about the reasons of the low placement this season.)
The change of club president caused a bad season. I believe we will definitely be champions next year.
h) What are your favourite traits on a woman?
I love it when a woman doesn't keep me busy when I play games.
What time do you usually go to sleep? What do you like doing before sleeping?
I like to sleep at 12 or 1, and reading books and playing chess before I go to sleep.
Which countries have you visited?
I did not go to any country except Turkey.
And where would you like to go to? Why?
I want to see Asia and the Far East. ALSO, I would also like to attend a festival in Brazil.
What are your hobbies beside AoE?
Music, nature life, football, books, chess...
Which languages do you speak/understand and which would you like to learn?
I can speak Turkish. I know English at intermediate level. I would love to speak English and Spanish fluently.
Who would you like to meet once, who you have not met? One AoE player and one other person.
I'd like to meet TatoH and Hera.
Do you have an AoE idol?
Hera is my idol.
What is your favourite civilisation, map and unit?
My favorite civilization are the Mayans, map: Arabia and unit: Plumed Archer.
What is your favourite in-game sound?
30.
If Arabia did not exist, which map do you think everyone would be playing like people play Arabia (and not Serengeti etc., which are just very similar to Arabia)?
Nomad and Coastal.
Who is your favourite and least favourite 1v1 opponent?
I don't like to play against MbL, because every tactic dominates. I love playing against PROject_Belgium, the style of play seems simple to me. I usually win against him.
Who is your favourite team mate?
a) For just playing
Alican_v2
b) Also outside of the game
Alican_v2
c) Would you live in a a) 1-bedroom, b) 2-bedroom) apartment with him/her for a) 1 month, b) 1 year?
Yes, I could live in a 2-bedroom apartment with him for 1 year.
In the new expansions, what is your favourite new civilisation and unit?
Berbers, Camel Archers.
Make a list of the current Turkish top 1v1 players.
I, Cyclops, Badream, Alican, Eray.
Which 8 players would you invite for Nili’s Apartment Cup 3?
DauT, TatoH, MbL, TheViper, Fat Dragon, Hera, Yo, Nicov.
Since the scandal in the 2015 Nations Cup, there were no Turkish teams participating in team game tournaments and they were not allowed to play in the Nations Cup. But that will not last forever. How did this impact the Turkish community, which has many members and how do you think the future will be? Who would be Turkey A in 2019/2020?
The sad situation in 2015 affected the Turkish community and good players of the time were forced to leave the game (Emin, Jugband). In 2019 we need more partnerships and more games to join a 2020 Nations Cup. Cyclops, Badream, alican and I could participate in the tournament as Turkey A.
Which 4 players would you like to see forming a team? (can include inactive players)
Chris, DauT, Iori, TheViper.
In which tournaments would you like to participate? (maps, seeding method, player limitations, team size etc.)
I would like to participate in any Arabia 1v1 tournament, limitations are not important.
When you visit AoEZone and Voobly, is there something you like especially or would like to have improved?
Not for now.
What is a) the funniest, b) the saddest and c) the strangest moment in your life you experienced because of AoE?
The saddest thing was that I was separated from my girlfriend who was uncomfortable to play. The most bizarre, I've seen a doctor playing AoE. When he got to know my username, he repaired my teeth without any money.
What would you do to make the world a better place?
I highly recommend reading.
If you were not in a relationship, and could date anyone, who would it be?
A girlfriend who can play AoE with me would be great.
Write a rap of 8 lines (or more) about something AoE-related, either in English or your native language:
Basarım işciyi delice,
Ekonomim gelir yeterince,
Çağı bastım dakika 7'de
Şimdi siktim seni fahişe.
Aoe üstad Yunus'un işidir
Sen git barbie giydir.
Sevenler fallow edebilir,
Twiche gelmem yakindir.
Ekonomim gelir yeterince,
Çağı bastım dakika 7'de
Şimdi siktim seni fahişe.
Aoe üstad Yunus'un işidir
Sen git barbie giydir.
Sevenler fallow edebilir,
Twiche gelmem yakindir.
Choose without having any background information or what it should be about:
Chris or DauT? DAUT
Tim or TheViper? TheViper
MbL or Liereyy? Liereyy
FeAge or Lavie_Head? Lavie_Head
Nili or Memb? Memb
Hunter or Farmer? Farmer
Knight or Cavalry Archer? Knight
2v2 or 4v4? 2vs2
Feudal Age or Imperial Age? Feudal Age
Arena or Islands? Islands
Do you want to add one more comment or question for me or someone else?
No, thank you very much.
Thank you too for doing this interview and better luck in your next tournament.
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