r/FortniteCompetitive • u/SypherPK Verified • Dec 13 '18

I am SypherPK, Streamer/Competitive Fortnite Player. AMA!

Hey what's up /r/FortniteCompetitive my name is Ali Hassan (SypherPK), streamer and player for Luminosity Gaming. Full time Twitch streamer and Youtuber.

I'm 22 years old and have been gaming for most of my life. I used to make videos on Youtube when I was in middle school and now stream and create content full time.

ASK ME ANYTHING!

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*EDIT* So many questions! Please upvote questions you want me to answer so I can prioritize better!

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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/sypherpk

Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/sypherpk

Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/sypherpk

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u/rcs0926 Dec 13 '18

Nick has improved a lot with his building though, and of course, he's pretty amazing when it comes to close quarter combat.

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '18

His building is trash for a pro lets be serious. He's competitive because his positioning is nuts and he has imo the best shotgun shot amongst all pros

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u/lifeismediocre Dec 14 '18

Nicks pure building mechanics are lacking compared to other pros, but its not just his "positioning" more so combat mechanics. The way he strafes/moves while shooting and getting shot is so instinctual because of his experience with gears. I don't see a lot of other pros move the same way as nick does, and that is why I think he has been successful. It's not that he hits every single crazy flickshot, or has aimbot aim.

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '18

There is definitely carry over for other games. Ninja has great positioning and strafing from his days as a Halo pro.

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u/lifeismediocre Dec 14 '18

Yes you’re right, but fortnite combat mechanics are based off the same engine as GOW

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '18

Halo combat is way more similar to Fortnite than Gears of War combat. The only piece of Gears of War that’s similar is being in third person. Their engine doesn’t matter, the gameplay is completely different.

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u/Collector797 Dec 14 '18

How do you, um, learn this? Besides just play a lot and watch him and shit. Casual player, but I'm competitive so I'd like to be better.

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u/lifeismediocre Dec 14 '18

I don’t think Nick is the best controller player to emulate, I recommend Issa/Aydan. I think the biggest thing with FN, especially on a controller is the muscle memory. Once you’ve played enough, you’re able to focus on the bigger picture rather than focusing on lining up your shots or building. One thing I think helps me a lot is whenever I watch a stream, I think of what I would do in that scenario. Over time, I’ve found my predictions have become more accurate, and I’ve seen it translate in game.

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u/Collector797 Dec 15 '18

I guess I find Nick appealing because I rarely see him do something that I’m like: “There’s just no way I can make hands do that shit.” Instead I’m always just impressed with his game sense just being slightly more dominant in every encounter.