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An avid fan of CS:GO, which he played “a lot during his youth,” he boasts a unique background for a Korean player, given the small pool of CS players in South Korea. Why he’s convinced CS:GO and Overwatch helped him prepare for Valorant Credit: Riot GamesĬarpe’s smooth transition to Valorant can also be attributed to his experience with Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.

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“Compared to other Overwatch ‘duelist’ players, I think I know how to use skills more intelligently, which also led me to become the acting IGL of the team,” he shared with ONE Esports. He believes that his Overwatch background enabled him to adapt away from his DPS role to that of initiator and smoker without any problems. The game’s emphasis lies in properly utilizing ultimates, akin to those in Valorant, which many CS:GO players “typically lack the in-depth understanding of using skills and ultimates that Overwatch players possess,” according to Carpe. Fielding tanks and healers, the game focuses heavily on brawler-type fights, where teams engage in close-quarters combat, similar to League of Legends, while still incorporating occasional long-range picks. It features various modes, and many heroes don’t require precise aiming. Overwatch, however, is a fundamentally different game from Valorant. His outstanding performances earned him All-Star appearances in two out of three seasons, and recognition as one of the league’s top “duelist” players. Specializing in heroes like Widowmaker and Cassidy, he consistently delivered clutch plays and played a pivotal role on his team, thanks to his impeccable aim.ĭuring his time with the Philadelphia Fusion, he helped lead the team to qualify for the playoffs every season, including the 2018 Grand Finals, where they finished in second place.

He built a reputation as a formidable hit-scan player, which is comparable to a duelist in Valorant.

VCT Pacific League: Schedule, results, teams, where to watchĬarpe was once a staple star duelist in the Overwatch League Credit: Riot Gamesĭuring his time in the Overwatch League, Carpe played for the Philadelphia Fusion, also owned by one of T1’s parent company, Comcast Spectator, for five years.

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Valorant Premier: Full schedule and how to create your team.In light of these challenges, Carpe shared in an exclusive interview with ONE Esports about his thoughts on his transition from Overwatch to Valorant, the similarities between the two games, and what he needs to improve to become a rising star once again. T1 Lee “Carpe” Jae-hyeok, a former Overwatch League (OWL) player renowned for his extraordinary aim, joined T1’s Valorant roster as an initiator this season, using agents like Skye and Breach.ĭespite his impressive OWL background, he currently ranks below average when compared to league’s initiators with a 0.88 rating according to vlr.gg at the time of writing.Īt a recent press post-match conference at VCT Pacific after their game against Gen.G, T1’s head coach, Yoon “Autumn” Eu-teum admitted that “Carpe doesn’t have much experience playing some maps” that were reintroduced this season, such as Bind, which will put them at a disadvantage compared to other teams.