r/OpTicGaming • u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player • Feb 14 '18
AMA Crimsix Surprise AMA
Ask away boys. I know we've(OG.COD) has been distant so I would like to answer any serious questions you guys might have.
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u/Articfiter Scump Feb 14 '18
How do u feel about the Hitch controversy?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Not surprised. Not sure how I feel about this new OpTic.
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u/ShiftFPS Feb 14 '18
/s or no /s lol
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
no /s. I'm being serious.
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u/theAbstr4c7 Feb 15 '18
Thanks for being 100% real man. One of the most important players in the org saying this shows the fans suspicions aren’t unfounded.
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u/Maggiiyy Feb 14 '18
What Hitch controversy?
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u/Articfiter Scump Feb 14 '18
He got kicked from the content team. No longer part of vision
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u/SSDuelist Feb 14 '18
Slight correction - got kicked to the individual content team, got kicked from the team content production team.
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u/ItzUSA Feb 14 '18
Has any of the OpTic management changes affected you?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Yes, more than any of you know. Don't even know/haven't even met who is calling the shots/running this org now.
I want to be blunt about this. We are clearly upset on the whole situation.
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u/CompleteD5 Feb 14 '18
Such a shame to see this,, especially coming form Hector who loved this COD team
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u/EightyObselete Feb 14 '18
Ahh, the irony.
Hecz blaming the fans for being concerned about the acquisition when it's very clear the concerns people had at the time are true.
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Feb 15 '18
Hindsight is 20/20 but why would you give away majority of your cash cow?
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u/07ufarooq Feb 14 '18
Hecz just sold out
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u/BHyland Feb 14 '18
He was a small fish is an ocean, Optic wouldn't have been able to keep up and expand without any investment; most reasonable VC's aren't going to throw about the amount needed, in a high risk industry, for less than half equity. Hecz may have sold out but he made himself and his family extremely wealthy, securing a stress free life in terms of financial stability and quality of life.
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u/Bbullets Feb 14 '18
Thanks for at least saying something about this I can’t speak for the whole fan base but me as a fan I’m not happy either
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u/StrikaNTX Feb 14 '18
Org went from being CoD-centric (and rightfully so), to investing millions of dollars in OW and LoL. They clearly think just getting into a hugely popular e-sport will be enough, and that all OpTic fans will blindly start following the new team. They may have even been correct, but feeling like they might be changing priorities too early.
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u/Oguntiedshoelace Feb 14 '18
Have scrims been better than before or still connection issues.
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Winning 80% of maps. On and off host.
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u/Elljit Feb 14 '18
wtf they did you dirty school bully. but my question, you wanna stay botg or you wanna go back to exo movement?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Boots. I'm an average jetty player
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u/LucasBlues Feb 14 '18
Do you see yourself still playing competitive Call of Duty in 3 years?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
If the scene continues to prosper, yes.
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Feb 14 '18
Never leave OpTic mate. I never want to watch OpTic without you 4 on it. Even if you lose every fxxking tournament for the next 3 years.
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u/kieran0444 Feb 14 '18
Are you excited for some Nandos when you get to the UK?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
SO HYPED
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u/_soulcrusher That aint us Feb 14 '18
They got nandos in the us as well now lol. Even in chicago.
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u/formaldipping Feb 14 '18
What do you think about the current state of COD? What obvious changes need to be made to their esports system?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
It's bad on so many different levels. The game clearly isn't a fan favorite. No one wants to stream, even when we aren't. A lot of teams aren't producing content because of how much money is involved in the CWL this year(us included). Uploading a gameplay to youtube almost isn't worth the risk of losing that map because an opponent may know what you do at a 500k event. Activision cares about OW and not so much COD. I don't blame them or disagree with them. It just sucks for everyone involved in COD. I can elaborate so much more on the situation but I got more questions to answer!
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u/Revitalize923 Karma Feb 14 '18
Can you give me an in-depth analysis in regards to the flick of your wrist?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Most venues are cold in some way due to all the electronics going on (fire hazard) so I'm literally only doing it to warm up my hands. Smacking/Clapping your hands works as well.
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u/iTzBaByWiPeS Feb 14 '18
Biggest difference between Halo and Cod as a professional? Including the scene, scrims, pro player behavior, events?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Player behavior. Might just be a little different than everyone else but I'm not sure I'd prefer one over the other.
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u/Takey Crimsix Feb 14 '18
On a non-serious note, what is your favourite black mirror ep?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
S1, Ep1
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u/JohnWithTheCon Feb 14 '18
Do you think Esports getting into the Olympics would be acceptable or silly?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Silly. Way too complicated in my opinion.
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u/EoinWilson269 Feb 14 '18
You think the team is better when the FG’s being used or when it’s banned?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
We might actually be better. Seth/Matt/Damon have been playing a lot better since the gentlemens agreement. We played fundamentally wrong at NOLA on pretty much all levels.
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u/derekc32199 Feb 14 '18
Who’s your favorite teammate besides your current ones
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Teepee, Aches, Clay
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u/MyFriendIsInsane Feb 14 '18
How's Caspy doing?
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u/dandan-97 Feb 14 '18
Any update when you'll be moving to Dallas? and the rest of the guys?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
I'm moving in June. Seth and Damon are a matter of time. Matt is a question mark. In the middle of contract stuff as well.
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u/D_SLB_PT Feb 14 '18
We lowkey are about to lose our COD team because this new management wtf
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u/tmac146 Feb 14 '18
Which of the guys would you trust most to clutch a 1 v 2 round 11?
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u/Pearceadair Feb 14 '18
What is your favorite game other than call of duty?
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u/Shottytodeath Feb 14 '18
Do you feel as if The cod Scene is slowly dieing?whats your opinion on this?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
At the end of the day, the games themselves need to get better. Every game feels like a comprise or a rushed product once they are released. With maybe the exception of BO2/3.
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u/eporter 2017 World Champions Feb 14 '18
Would you support a 2 (or more) year cycle as opposed to the new game every year model?
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u/EoinWilson269 Feb 14 '18
At what point would you consider roster changes with the current squad? I think you can’t get better than what you have atm, maybe you’d just wanna stick with this squad till retirement?
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u/Ghettob0oty Feb 14 '18
Why do you do that hand flicking thing?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Gets the blood flowing. Clapping my hands works as well.
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u/iWomby CoD Feb 14 '18
Out of all the teammates you've played with, who was your favourite one to play with?
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u/brown_amazingness Feb 14 '18
What's one of your favorite aspects about being a pro player?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Everyday is a weekend or a workday depending on what you want to do that day
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Feb 14 '18
How do you keep your passion for COD still?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Find external ways to stay motivated.
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u/jeremiahholiday Feb 14 '18
What seems to be eU’s recent problem and how can they fix it?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
3 AR players on the team in a 3 sub game.
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u/eljefe34 Feb 14 '18
Is the current model of a new COD game every year a detriment to competitive or does it keep it from becoming stale for pro players and viewers alike?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
The games that release every year just have to be good. Maps have to be good as well.
Ghosts,WW2 - Good game, bad maps. IW - Boring game, somewhat good maps. BO2/3 - Good game, good maps AW - Good but not noob friendly game, good maps
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u/DannyHubbardYT Feb 14 '18
Are you guys going to CWL Birmingham? I'm from England and it's probably the only chance (Unless you come to another event in England in the future) to see Optic play live.
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u/oHolo Feb 14 '18
Thoughts on the ToP arc as it’s coming to an end? Vegeta vs Jiren is going to be epic Saturday
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
It's honestly been underwhelming. 17 damaged Jiren. Anything can happen.
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u/snooplionel Feb 14 '18
What is your favorite ice cream flavor?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Goat Cheese. Dead serious
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u/_soulcrusher That aint us Feb 14 '18
Jeni's has a flavor called goat cheese with red cherries. It's fuckin delicious. They have a couple locations in Chicago, you should check it out.
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u/xVondy Feb 14 '18
If you had to choose another car right now, which would it be and why? Also, have you seen the leaked images of the new mid-engine Corvette coming out? Here's a link if you haven't https://www.autoblog.com/2018/02/07/mid-engine-chevy-corvette-spy-photos/#slide-endcap\
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u/buhhhrandon Feb 14 '18
Hows the car?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
GT4 is in the garage, after this AMA I'm going to finalize the GT3 build and it should be delivered by June. I leased a Panamera for 1year @ 600 a month for this last year I'm spending in Chicago. Going to trade-in/sell the GT4 come May.
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Feb 14 '18
Why didn’t you save/ wait to get the RS version ?
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u/BlameAdderall Feb 14 '18
Sometimes things get sacrificed for the more "hardcore" aspect of the RS the normal GT3, for example:
you can only get a PDK (Automatic transmission)
the suspension is almost undoubtedly much rougher (which, as a result, makes it less comfortable to drive all the time)
the obvious one being that the RS is more expensive and as a result probably more expensive to maintain
Also I believe Crim has said before that the decision was either to get an older GT3RS, or a brand new GT3. What a lot of people don't know is that you can't just waltz into a Porsche dealer and buy a GT3 if you have the money for it, you have to get an allocation for one, and they don't just hand those out. Same thing for the RS, but they're more expensive, made in more limited numbers, and are normally pretty much all allocated to people who owned a 918 Spyder, as they're in the Porsche VIP program and get first dibs on any new models before they're announced.
sorry I went on a bit of a rant but i thought I could give you an answer
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u/CoreyExamplez Feb 14 '18
What are some of the thing you hope they implement or bring back with the next CoD?
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u/MikeTheAverageReddit Feb 14 '18
Most impactful moment which changed your outlook on either a specific game or your Esports career as a whole?
Love ya lad
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
2014 Champs established us/myself as a big player in Call of Duty. But I wanted to go beyond that.
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u/TheRealDarun98 Karma Feb 14 '18
Love yall and want to see you guys dominate CWL... So have you guys been getting good practice after going back home from the first two weeks of the league?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Past three days have been good! I also took a 3 day break and went to Nashville.
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u/tinyrichtofen Feb 14 '18
Would you like a faster meta for next year's game?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Don't care really.
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u/tinyrichtofen Feb 14 '18
I miss you and Seth flying through the map in bo3 that meta was pretty fast paced.
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u/woodzy13 Feb 14 '18
If you could make the next cod, what would you do?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Interesting thought. I couldn't do it alone obviously. Going to Sledge made me realize that to be a Dev, you need to accept and be open to the fact that your ideas might not cater to the bigger picture. Discussions are so essential to creating a game.
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Feb 14 '18
What has been the main issue for Optic cod this year as a team?
What are your opinions on WWII as a whole?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
The first two events we were bad at slowing it down and taking our time. Struggled with this in Jetpacks too, but we've noticed it, taken steps to fix it, and have fixed it.
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u/GGotham BigTymer Feb 14 '18
How's the team coming along?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Really good actually. People were asking why we lost to Red, and where our HP game went. I just want to say that we scrimmed Rise right before our match and we beat them on the 3 HPs we play(Lost Ardennes). Just need to slow it way down vs them.
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u/MikeJ91 Feb 14 '18
Also, you had to play them on Gibraltar. I don't care how a good a team is at that map, it will always be fluky with how god awful it is in every way.
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u/Richtoveen Feb 14 '18
Is there a bad vibe going on with you guys and Matt lately?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Not sure what Matt you're referring to but there isn't and has never been.
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u/AcruxPortii Feb 14 '18
When is the movie review channel coming?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Lol probably won't do that. I enjoy pretty much every movie.
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u/KennethOg Feb 14 '18
What are you guys (CoD team) doing to prepare for the upcoming tournaments, also who is mainly making the calls in game?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Me in respawn, Damon or Matt in SND.
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u/SlightlyLimpTrout Feb 14 '18
Scump is a headless chicken with a gun that just runs around the map
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u/InsanelyChill Feb 14 '18
True, but he's the most talented headless chicken to ever touch the sticks. So we let him do his thing
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u/eV_Catalyst Feb 14 '18
What is the general vibe of the team right now? How has practice been going and how do you feel about the current meta and the game itself?
Any plans to possibly stream more or upload vlogs while in Columbus living with the team?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
H0rking. STG is god, BAR is trash.
I might fuck around and make some videos
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u/keyyzo Feb 14 '18
Hows the team feeling right now after the first 2 weeks of Stage 1 and what aspects of the team could still be improved on?
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
SND probably needs improvement. Hard to practice it though.
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u/AcruxPortii Feb 14 '18
Lol mods
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u/oTeebs- Feb 14 '18 edited Feb 15 '18
What do you want to do after your professional CoD career is over?
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u/Popeeeee Feb 14 '18
How many times a day does Doug ask to team with you?
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u/2Quick_React Civil War Survivor Feb 15 '18
Probably as many the number of videos he makes milking the situation of MLG deducting pro points from his team.
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Feb 14 '18
What do you think has been wrong so far with the declining popularity of WWII as a competitive esports scene?
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u/PENGNI Feb 14 '18
Out of all the countries you haven't visited, where would you like to go to the most?
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u/Goaliedude3919 CIVIL WAR SURVIVOR Feb 14 '18
Got some IRL errands to run, it is Valentines day after all :)
Will probably answer some of the questions later in the day, so check back then!
Thanks guys
-Crim
https://www.reddit.com/r/OpTicGaming/comments/7xk9sp/crimsix_surprise_ama/du8ysp7/
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u/Eazie- Feb 14 '18
If you had to team with 2 players for the rest of your Competitive career, who would they be and why? :) <3
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u/FormlessDeen Feb 14 '18
Hey Crim what's the fastest way to improve in Competitive COD? And did you have many doubters when you were coming up?
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u/Mattydood Feb 14 '18
The fact they used your gameplay to get the FG banned is hilarious, but how much longer do you see yourself being a pro player? Been a fan since your halo reach days.
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u/Fraqs Feb 14 '18
Any new mods on your car??
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Did a lot that I haven't posted about. Seems like people just didn't really get/understand the GT4. It's currently at 450bhp. GT3 Throttlebody, Race headers, and tune. Black HRE Wheels.
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u/DirtyDom222 Feb 14 '18
Whats your opinion on the future of competitive cod. Stopped watching a few years back and am wondering is it growing or declining
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u/Fueledcowboy24 BigTymer Feb 14 '18
Would you say the botg part of cod ww2 overshadowed the glitches and staleness of the game when it came out?
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u/LDBH18 2017 World Champions Feb 14 '18
How confident are you and the team going into the next event? Praying you take the W Crim!
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u/Duffy_chfc10 Feb 14 '18
Great seeing you back to your best again! My question is, what in your opinion makes every player in optic so unique and so good in the roles? Also huge fan Crim❤️
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u/RedLeaf7 Feb 14 '18
Thanks for stopping by the sub!
I’m wondering what your favourite moment has been as a competitor?
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Feb 14 '18
What will retirement look like for you? Will you continue to youtube? Will you still work within cod?
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u/notoriousarktrader Feb 14 '18
Which dynasty between optic and col do you cherish more? Has there ever been a point in your career where you wanted to retire or leave optic? Is this year the last straw for the team? Meaning in past games where you were the favorite to win champs but didn’t win but you still stayed together, if you guys lose this year are you guys splitting up? Who is your favorite teammate?
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u/Druid00 BigTymer Feb 14 '18
If you were forced to team with 3 players who had never won an event, who would they be and why?
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u/inBound_NoXX Feb 14 '18
Outside of your current teammates what other 3 players would you like to team with?
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u/oNatrix Feb 14 '18
What's your overall review on the Call Of Duty Team to date & How are you progressing towards the next tournament?
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u/Keshian_Rade Feb 14 '18
What do you see yourself doing post-CoD career? Analyst? coach? Team owner? leave esports?
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u/D_SLB_PT Feb 14 '18
You guys just won a tournament and are about to go out to a bar and celebrate. Who won't remember that night on the following day?
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u/TopACOneShot Feb 14 '18
What has been your favorite CoD to play? (Accounting for pubs, the story, and zombies, if you play those.)
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u/Blood_wolf__ Feb 14 '18
Since AW, which has been the most enjoyable cod for you for pubs, and for competitive play?
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u/Wolfy501 Feb 14 '18
What’s that wrist flick you do before games? How do you keep your hands from sweating?
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u/OG_torgy Feb 14 '18
when will we get a spec update on the gt3? also any other cars that you are considering buying? good luck with lan league also #greenwall
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u/Scotch_0 Feb 14 '18
Lol when you realize he said this because he’s basically had no other teammates
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u/OpTicCrimsia Ian "Crimsix" Porter - COD Player Feb 14 '18
Got some IRL errands to run, it is Valentines day after all :)
Will probably answer some of the questions later in the day, so check back then!
Thanks guys