Ask The Pros - TSM's Dyrus

Ask The Pro is an ongoing series on lolesports.com, where we ask a pro player questions from the community. The player then picks the next pro the community will get to ask questions. Be sure to follow us on Twitter to submit your questions for the next Q&A! In our last Ask The Pro interview, we talked with Aphromoo about life in the CLG house and support tips. He also had a question for Dyrus. Aphromoo: Do you miss our adventures, THE POTENTIAL!? Dyrus: It's time for the statue of liberty and Kareem to make their comeback. We got full court vision, baby! Awk: Why is this NA Split so competitive? D: Everyone stepped up their game. The bot 3 teams can beat top 3 teams, and the constant patch changes allow everyone new chances at being really good.

Pro Questions

Ardit: How long do you think you'll be a professional gamer? D: I got a year in me, at the very least. Everytime I hit a slump I feel like I get skill-capped. Sondre: How does it feel being the longest-standing member on TSM? D: Weird. I joined TSM expecting to be the man who follows my team. But here I am, breaking out of my awkward shell, learning how to fix problems and teach things on my own. Love: Can you see TSM winning Worlds in the foreseeable future? D: Honestly, every year gets harder. But it feels like we'll have a better chance next year than this year, because of so many roster changes. Anna: Do you ever regret the decision to become a pro player? D: Who would? This is a dream job.

Strategy Questions

Brandon: Who is the hardest champion to lane against in the top lane, and why? D: Nidalee. She auto-attacks you 20 times and takes 0 damage because of her heal. If you play vs. a top-tier Nidalee, you will 100% lose lane regardless of jungler ganks. Fie: What advice would you give for helping friends get better at league? D:

1. Hit level 30.
2. Show them a guide for their favorite champion for runes, masteries, and items build.
3. Show them a video of someone playing that champion and tell them to watch streamers or higher level players play them.
4. Learn the win condition of your champion.
5. Tell them to have fun, because the better they get the more stressful it gets.

Fan: Who's the best counter if you play top against Jax? D: Nasus and Malphite do a good job of shutting him down, but they don't currently fit in the meta that well. Mehujaa: Which patch was the most fun to play top lane? D: The current one is very fun, since top lane is full of high skill cap skillshot champions. But I suck at them compared to bruisers, so it makes me kind of sad. Emmanuel: What's the best utility champion you can play in top lane that helps out the most late game? D: Lulu + a hyper-carry teammate. Sandy: Which champions do you have the most fun playing? D: Alistar and Darius. Bulle: Which champions would you recommend for a new top laner? D: Mundo, Singed, Shyvana, and Irelia.

Stalker Questions

Moritz: What do you do to make your hair smell so good? :D D: I use shampoo and conditioner. Sometimes I rub my head on Bjergsen to get some of his charm. Boyden: Why are you so cute? D: I was pretty fit in high school, but I got chubby. I'm really cute and fluffy, according to others. Graham: Why don't you ever stream shirtless? D: Nobody wants to see my white hairy upper body. If I get a six-pack, I'll stream shirtless all day. Pat: What shoes do you guys wear? Please, I need to know. D: I wear Converse. Team shoes are Vans. Cindy: What would be your last meal? D: Steak, medium rare. Marmie: Senpai, will you notice me? D: If you bring me food, yes.

Life Questions

Fahd: Do you ever play LoL with your dad? D: Once in awhile. I can hardly play normal games or ARAMs, but when it comes to my mom or dad, they're the special occasions. Eviax: Do you still have any passion for basketball? Do you still play? D: I wouldn't last, but I still got my shooting form. I can go hard for a few minutes, then I'll probably be dead tired for 30. Daniel: What's your go-to move in basketball? D: Post up fake left with elbows, step, bounce move in with right foot, hook shot or pass. Nick: Would you please suggest a new anime for me? D: Fate/Stay Night - Unlimited Blade Works Jane: What do you spend your money from LoL on? D: Other than food and other things necessary to live (like video games), I plan on paying back my parents for their hard work of raising me. Then after that, I plan to invest to get myself richer. If I do get rich, I have nothing that I really want other than video games and the right equipment to run them. All the extra money I have will go back into saving, family, friends, fans, and traveling to Japan one day. Of course this may all change. I'm still only 22 years old and I have no idea where my life is going. Michael: How was growing up in a tropical paradise, and what's the one place to go in Hawaii? D: In the 18 years of my life, I never really made use of living on an island to the fullest. I would spend most of my time in my room playing video games. There are three places I would recommend: Ala Moana Shopping Center, any beach, and Diamond Head (I lived right across from it). Morten: Where is Mr. Pillow, and will we ever see him again? :( D: Phreak has him in his closet. LoLesports: What pro player would you want to answer questions next? Would you like to ask him anything? D: Alliance's Wickd. What team comp do we need to pick to win team fights? Josh Augustine's favorite champion is Thresh, he's never enjoyed a Darius, and he will always go for the kill, even when he knows he shouldn't. He currently works as a game designer on EverQuest Next at Sony Online Entertainment. He’d love to talk with you on Twitter.

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