Meet The Pros - PurpleTurkey

Hi everyone! Our own resident ex-journalist Mike Rose had an itch to chat with a bunch of you beautiful pro-SpeedRunners. The chats became so interesting that we decided to make a series of articles -- "SpeedRunners Meet The Pros". Who better to start off with other than the King Himself?

SpeedRunners Meet The Pros - PurpleTurkey

PurpleTurkey's YouTube channel Quick-facts:

• Real name: Jacob

• Age: 18

• From: Canada

• League: Platinum League

• Favourite SpeedRunners character: Purple Unic

• Favourite map: Library

• Favourite item: The Bomb

• How did you get into SpeedRunners?

The game first caught my eye near the beginning of its release. It seemed like something right up my alley, but I didn't end up buying it (big mistake). A couple months passed and I stumbled upon the game again on Steam. I had completely forgotten about it, so I mentioned it to a couple of friends and we all ended up buying it. I remember the first time my friends and I played SpeedRunners laughing hysterically, screaming into our mics. After a week or so my friends started to play less, but not me. I couldn't stop playing. I just wanted to get faster, so I went to ranked.

• How long have you been playing the game?

I've been playing since Aug 10th 2014

• Are there any other SpeedRunners players who you class as your rivals?

Not as of right now, I have beaten all of my rivals at the King of Speed event

• How would you class your playing style?

My play style is being able to adapt to any situation

• How do you prepare for SpeedRunners tournaments?

I begin warming up an hour before go time and be sure to have hand warmers ready

• What's your advice for other players looking to go pro at SpeedRunners?

Explore the game for its secrets, and don't be predictable

Use the comments to ask more questions, and tell us which player should we interview next?