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Q. Tell our readers a bit about your early days and struggles. When did you start playing COD Mobile, and how did you come up with the ign VorTeX? Who were some of your biggest inspirations behind playing competitive CODM?
A: The early days' struggles were essential as they made me into what I am today. I played from Kolkata, West Bengal, on 60-70 ping all the time versus players who literally had 5-10 ping.
Let's face it, in a peeker's advantage game like COD Mobile, ping is one of the prime factors. It was hard to win gunfights against players with a good internet connection, but that's what took my gunfights to the next level.
I tried to use methods that could counter it, started training my aim and movement, and soon, those factors didn't affect me as much.
Shortly after, my iPad (6th gen) became unplayable, which led to a performance dip, and I couldn't perform like I used to. It was really demotivating, but I didn't couldn't give up. A month later, I got a mobile and started grinding on it, and got my performance back.
I never really had an inspiration; I was always self-inspired. Instead of being the second "someone", I'd prefer being the first me!
Q. With the upcoming JIOCup, what is your approach this time around? Do you think that this season's AK117/QQ9 meta will be decisive in the upcoming tournaments?
A: The thing is, Activision changes the meta in COD Mobile each season. Currently, QQ9 and AK117 are the best guns in the game, and every team out there is going to abuse them to the maximum extent.
So, in my opinion, yes, they're going to be very decisive in the upcoming tournaments. Learning how to slide and shoot, instantly control recoil, jump shots, drop shots; pros have to master all these with meta weapons in COD Mobile.
Q. Going up against stalwarts like Team Vitality, Force One, S8UL, TeamIND - what goes through your mind when you see them across the field? Are you inspired to be like them, or do you want to eliminate them and build your legacy?
A: First of all, every team has the potential to get to the top. It’s just a matter of time before professional COD Mobile players get to the pinnacle of success.
Honestly, we outperformed everyone in the COD Mobile India Cup Open, and literally, no one saw it coming. We surprised everyone and won the tournament in style.
So, to answer your question, yes, when I go up against a top-tier team, eliminating them is the only thing in my mind. Our legacy will be written with all our victories in major COD Mobile tournaments.
Q. Let us talk about your role in the GodLike MP roster. You usually play support, but does it change depending on the map? What kind of routines do you guys follow during scrims to coordinate better?
A: I’m usually a support player who can basically play all the roles in the game as and when needed. We just stick to our roles and let everything flow accordingly. However, we do have some routines that we follow.
Currently, we are trying to master all the meta weapons and memorize every nook and corner of each map. The COD Mobile World Cup is coming sooṇ, and we are preparing for every threat we might face in the tourney.
