Interview of Julius ''Julz'' De Leon

aThe DotA Community has been rapidly growing through the years and a lot of teams, old and new, are stepping up their games in every major tournament in the world. Players unbeknownst to fans everywhere keep popping up but there is a certain one who is still paving his way to glory.

Today, Rapture Gaming Network brings you an exclusive interview with one of the most controversial and most popular gamers not only in the Philippines, but also in the international DotA scene. He's none other than Julius " Julz " De Leon.

Name: Julius De Leon
Nick Name: JuLz , Julieee
Birthday: Dec 21st, 1992
Place: La Loma Q.C. PH Game(s)
Played Competitively: DotA 1 / DotA 2 , Tetris
Year when gamer started competitive/pro gaming: 2007
Favorite Gaming Hardware: Black Widow Ultimate , Razer Naga Hex , Razer Jacket <3

RGN: Who is Julz for you?

Julz: Simple but can rock your world :) Humble, kind, understanding, huggable and kissable :D

 

RGN: How did you learn to play DotA?

Julz: At first, I was just playing DotA for fun because I played Ragnarok Online that time. I remember at that time, I played DotA alone because I was not good at playing that game, I fought against A.I. :). No one taught me how to play the game; it was just pure talent, I think?

 

RGN: Except from Mineski, what are the other teams that you were with before?

Julz: My first team was HappyFeet. Some of my teammates already stopped playing DotA that's why I switched team and joined Samver. After that, my teammates and I from HappyFeet was reunited and we formed HappyFeet once again :)

 

RGN: How can be a good part of your team?

Julz: Hmm, first and most important is attitude. We need a player that will be able to cooperate and act as a professional, not a person that acts like a celebrity. He also needs to follow all of the captain’s orders. Lastly, we need a player that can coordinate with our team work and team play.

 

RGN: Used to be a part of Mineski, how does it feel?

Julz: It’s fun. I love being a part of the team; but also it's hard because of the pressure that it gives. It's not a joke when being a part of this really big organization.

 

"It's not a joke when being a part of this really big organization" - Julz

RGN: Why did you choose DotA to play competitively?

Julz: I realized that I have a talent in playing the game (DotA); also I want to accomplish a lot of things and bring pride to the country by playing DotA.

 

RGN: Do you have any plans on studying?

Julz: Yes, the 4th year (of college) is coming.

 

RGN: Who's your favorite DotA hero, and why?

Julz: SF / POTM / QOP and the one that I loved most Alleria <3

 

RGN: What is your role in the team?

Julz: Carry in Mineski

 

RGN: Any thought of changing your role to support or semi-carry?

Julz: Hmm, I want to be a support because I started playing DotA as support, but I will only switch or give up my role as Main Carry if they will find a better carry than me in my team.

 

RGN: For you, what role is more important, support or ganker?

Julz: For me, if the gankers are good, but the support are noobs, they will still lose the game.

 

RGN: Who inspired you on playing DotA?

Julz: My friends, and of course, my family

 

RGN: Are you satisfied with what you have achieved right now?

Julz: Yes, I received a lot of achievements regardless if its local or international, but of course, it will be much better if we will beat the Chinese DotA Teams :))

 

RGN: An international player told me that Philippines gamers are not that professional because they are lacking of attitude, what can you say about that?

Julz: Not all DotA players here in the Philippines are bad mannered, they just don't see it. I respect what he/she said. I can't blame him because he is not in the Philippines and all people have the right to tell or express what they feel.

 

RGN: Why did you choose to switch to Dreamz Ledion?

Julz: I chose Dreamz.Ledion because all of them are my close friends. I am always included on all of their matches most of the time.

 

RGN: Why did you leave team Mineski?

Julz: I didn't leave Mineski. They removed me from their roster because they said that I did not always present during practice. But, Sir Jerry and Wootz still wanted me back, but I told them that I did not want to be in their team anymore.

 

RGN: What can you say about Team Mineski's game play now?

Julz: All of them are good. They do have talent, so I'm confident to say that they will still be a contender. I just want them to continue on what we have started.

 

RGN: Any message to the team?

Julz: I hope they will remain humble and keep winning all of the tournaments.

 

RGN: On the HappyFeet Fanpage, we picked out questions from your fans to you.

Angelo K. Supan: Sir, will you try to switch your role to other roles like support or semi-carry?

Juz: I want to try the semi-carry role.

 

Ronnel Pangyarihan: What should we expect from Julz this year? 

Julz: Don't expect anything from me. All I know is that I need to do everything I can for Dreamz.Ledion. GO Dreamz JULZ <3

 

Joseph Calandria Ãœ Sino: Who's your inspiration in life? 

Julz: Of course, all of my closest friends and my mamily, also my crush <3

 

Angelo K. Supan: Sir Julz, how do you feel when being compared to other players like Karl Santino and Joven (Jovensanity)?

Julz: Yes, I admit that Santino and Joven are good, but they are still lacking of experience to be considered is good.

Shoutout...

I would like to greet my girlfriend, a very special person for me, and the one who inspires me the most. I know we are just new in our relationship but I know that I am really in love with you <3 Aya Michelle Villanueva Tan

I would like to greet Mineski family, Sir Jerry, Sir Bei and the baliwag boys, Dreamz family and Dreamz Maiden family, Tei, Bianca, and my Best friend Owey and Chris. Also I would like to thank Big Dog Jizzzy <3

Also Team Exe, Team Sweetopia, Team Revitalize and Team BadBurn and to all my managers.

Also I would like to greet Tondo boys and IZEST and also to my friends, hey don't be mad at me, I was just too busy, I miss all of you <3

Special mention to Michael "mski.michaelz" Santos of Mineski Events Team.