[b]DEMO REVIEWS[/b]

\\r\\n\\r\\nLast week XJ celebrated the "Birthday Special" World Record Demo Release by [b]shNz[/b], with a remarkable 12 World Demos altogether. Later in the week, another spectacular release of 7 World Records came to the forefront. \\r\\n\\r\\nTagging players like [b]Flibo[/b] with titles like "Perfectionist" because of his obsessive nature to improve his own World Records, the Weekly is yet again ready to go down the same lane in case of [b]shNz[/b]. As is evident from his choice of maps in which he loves to make World Records, a much deserved tag of "Match-maker" should be bestowed to this legendary bhopper, with as many as four pairs of maps (cg_coldbhop - cg_coldbhop_v2, nfs_longjumpez - nfs_longjump, clintmo_longjumper[e] - clintmo_longjumper[h], kz_shrubhop_ez - kz_shrubhop_h) to his collection of World Records.\\r\\n\\r\\nLast week also saw two retired kreedzers back to the active recording scene. One being official and the other un-official. [b]MepH[/b] made his comeback officially beating kz_exodus_ez. One the other hand, [b]kunqui[/b][b][/b] made his comeback, surprisingly, in the chatbox, beating kz_darkness. The later release was also characterized by the advent of two talented newcomers [b]SAMNY[/b] and [b]Toffifee[/b]. The recently released map, kz_dojo, being owned by the latter. \\r\\n\\r\\nHaving a pretty difficult time, narrowing down an amazing collection of World Records last week, the Weekly crew has finally come up with the following suggestions as the most interesting World Records of the past week:\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]1. kz_kzsk_desperados[/b] in [b]04:47.08[/b] by [flag]pt[/flag] [b]SAMNY[/b]: With newcomers flooding in XJ, this time in the World Record scene, a player from Portugal makes his mark, with a demo improved by no less than 1 minute and a half second. This demo is definitely a must-watch, not only because of the substantial improvement in timing, but also because of the stylish bhops this newcomer portrays in his run.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]2. kz_exodus_ez[/b] in [b]02:22.01[/b] by [flag]fr[/flag] [b]MepH[/b]: A superb, flawless run coupled with grace and style. There couldn't have been a better way to make comeback to the active recording scene with a run more spectacular than this one. A definite treat to the eye.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]3. kzblt_zigzaghop[/b] in [b]02:35.13[/b] by [flag]us[/flag] [b]pizza^[/b]: The "kz entertainer" [b]pizza^[/b] keeps entertaining the community with his lovely style, with which he takes another bhop map. A certain must-watch this week for all the kreedz enthusiasts.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]4. bkz_goldbhop[/b] in [b]01:30.58[/b] by [flag]bg[/flag] [b]shNz[/b]: The most prestigious map to have a World Record on, is yet again beaten by another awesome run. Although the past World Record has been beaten by a narrow margin of a few milli-seconds, yet the run is one of the most anticipated and ever-awaited runs of the community. Sick strafes and flawless timing is what makes the run stand out from the ordinary.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]5. kz_sandblock2[/b] in [b]09:20.89[/b] by [flag]be[/flag] [b]koukouz[/b]: His absence from XJ doesn't stop him from recording more World Records or improving his old timings. Considered as one of the toughest hard-extreme maps of the XJ map-pack, this map rather seemed easy when the sick run of [b]koukouz[/b] is put to the forefront. \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n

[b]INTERVIEW[/b]

\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Let us start the interview with a small self-introduction...\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: Okay, I'm Radek. I live in a small town called Wolica in South Poland. I spend most of my free time nowadays on skateboard. Apart from that I like chilling with friends and still play Counter-Strike at times. \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Poland is a country known for mainstream Counter Strike. Teams like MYM have really put up your nation in the world map of Mainstream Counter Strike. What made you choose kz over mainstream Counter Strike despite such popularity and scope of mainstream cs in your country ??\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: I started playing normal CS on private servers with friends. 3 months later, one of my friends installed on server a kreedz map called kz_man_terablock. We didn't know any techique of kreedzing and we were struggling to just jump higher then we could. Soon after that, I tried to find more info about kreedz and one day I found XJ. I watched some WRs and checked YouTube movies about kreedzing. All these provided me with a lot of valuable info. It was also fun and I think if I didn't find kreedz I'd have stopped playing CS after about half a year.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: You are credited with the popularizing of the "ground-strafing" technique. Were you the one who discovered the technique or you just played the role of making it popular ??\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: First of all, I saw in one of the XJ forums, a topic about "T3dboundy jump" from small rock and g-strafing. I tried and was able to do it in the same day. On the very same day, I saw "Karhu" movie which featured one of the g-strafe tricks. I also did the same g-Strafe trick on that day itself. I tried to develop this technique and put it into use in doing much harder jumps. A few days later, I found the mie "roof to roof" jump, and I practiced more and more to perfect it. I also tried to do the clintmo_longjumper[x] in 4sec timer time but I never did it ;s It's one thing in g-strafing which I could never do.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: How do u feel when you see people trying their best to learn and master your moves in their movies or short clips ?? Do you feel proud of yourself ??\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: Hmm...for me it's really random. I like it when people make something better than me. It motivates me to do better tricks but when people just copy something too many times it's g**. \\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: You are known more as a people person, always helping out newcomers and also fellow kreedzers finding new tricks for their movies. What do you have to say about this matter ??\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: I like helping people if they want to develop skills and try to be better. I didn't like stillo, only to record and be known. I liked koukouz regarding this matter. I just want put something from me to XJ and give it a little bit of boost for the overall progress.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Time for some quick questions. Let me know the first thought or words that come to your mind...\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: k3g\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: man with soul, and just legend \\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: ndR\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: Really a creative guy. I am really impressed with his movie-making skills. And also his frequent trips to China and Hong-Kong\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: More World Records or more Girl Friends\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: Girl Friend, but one.. good forever \\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Favourite food\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: kebab \\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Favourite kz movie\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: At the moment, FoF-Discovery, off all time Brian - The Movie and reSPECT on rooftops. By the way, reSPECT inspired me to trick-jumping \\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Favourite kreedzer \\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: hel_x = perfect style with pure skills\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Best trick-jumper, k3g or rESPECT\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: k3SPECT :D\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: Anything you would like to say to XJ ??\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: To admins, be active and give at least 1 hour from your life to this community every day\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: To newcomers, just play, grow and have fun\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: To active records, try owning the engine and do things which people haven't even imagined yet\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b]: It was really an honor to interview you. Nice having you around in XJ. Anyone whom you'd like to mention specially...\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]pl[/flag] [b]rad[/b]: I would like to thank each and everyone who helped me in kreedzing. kropeq, kaczy, crytex, reSPECT, juhuu and kaffee. And lastly, remember it's only a game , spend more time in real life :P\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n

[b]RUMORS[/b]

\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]1.[/b] [flag]bg[/flag] [b]PsYxOpAt[/b] is currently working on an interesting map which goes by the name [b]kz_bkz_deathjourney[/b]. Besides some interesting kreedz jumps, it is also going to be characterized by deathmatch traps. The Weekly crew managed to get their hands on a few snapshots of the project, as follows:\\r\\nhttp://yfrog.com/6hkzbkzdeathjourney0000p\\r\\nhttp://yfrog.com/n0kzbkzdeathjourney0003p\\r\\nhttp://yfrog.com/dykzbkzdeathjourney0002p\\r\\nhttp://yfrog.com/5skzbkzdeathjourney0001p\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]2.[/b] [flag]ro[/flag] [b]sn00p[/b]. If you couldn't control your eagerness to see [b]kz_kzro_deathtales[/b] being released, you should re-think the definition of eagerness. This is because the map, [b]sn00p[/b] is working these days is sure to increase your anticipation a hundred fold.\\r\\n\\r\\nGiving a bit more insight into his upcoming project, he says it is going to have a sinister atmosphere. You wake up, all confused in your apartment, having no idea what has happened, you must go down, and find the source of what has happened, is what would be the basic theme of the map.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]3.[/b] [flag]hr[/flag] [b]m0ver[/b] is working on "kz World News Page" feature on XJ website. It is basically a summary of all the headlines from all the kz communities all over the world delivered at the convenient reach of the esteemed XJ members. Besides giving you an idea of what is going on in the entire world of kz, including other smaller communities, the feature also aims at patronizing the other kz communities all over the world. \\r\\n\\r\\nThe feature is still under construction and minute scrutinization. The feature has been activated only for the admins for the moment, although it is expected that once it is assured to be working smoothly, it is going to be released for all shortly. To provide a glimpse of how the feature looks like at the present, here's a screenshot of the same:\\r\\nhttp://i51.tinypic.com/16m28vo.jpg\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]4. RETROLICIOUS[/b] by [flag]fi[/flag] [b]Nubz[/b] is an un-released movie project that is going to hit the stage real soon. The movie is going to feature the talented kreedzer [flag]bg[/flag] [b]S7R1K3R[/b]. In the words of the movie-maker:\\r\\n\\r\\n"Ive never edited that kind of music, and the edit is kinda clean, easy effects/cuts used. Its not funky but still kinda ''colorful''. I guess I could call it my style of funky. But its not humoristic edit, not anyhow a copy."\\r\\n\\r\\nThe movie is still in its infancy but the Weekly Crew managed to squeeze out a couple of screenshots nevertheless:\\r\\nhttp://i53.tinypic.com/e5ia8x.jpg\\r\\nhttp://i52.tinypic.com/i74bht.jpg\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n

[b]QUOTE OF THE WEEK[/b]

\\r\\n\\r\\n[flag]fr[/flag] [b]ndR[/b]: You can go to jail now.\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]Context[/b]: An unusual response to [flag]bg[/flag] [b]Nubby[/b]'s post "just turned 18"\\r\\n\\r\\n[b]Note:[/b]\\r\\n\\r\\n1. The XJ Weekly team urges you to actively participate in the meaningful and reasonable discussions so as to come up with innovative ideas and also to get full control over the urge to flame. Any member of the community irrespective of his nation, color or skill level is free to share ideas and articles. You just have to pm either of the XJ Weekly team members with your suggestions/ articles/ quote of the week, etc.\\r\\n\\r\\n2. The content and the views included here within the weekly are by no means intended to harm, insult or offend anybody. The reviews and the feedback presented are the collective personal opinion of the XJ Weekly crew and in no means are influenced by anyone. If by chance, there is any inconvenience, please feel free to pm any XJ Weekly Crew member and we would get back to you as soon as possible.\\r\\n\\r\\n\\r\\n[i]Demo Reviews by [flag]de[/flag] [b]fizik[/b] and [flag]fi[/flag] [b]2006[/b], Interview by [flag]in[/flag] [b]A3T!U$[/b], Rumors by [flag]ro[/flag] [b]w1zz[/b] and [flag]fi[/flag] [b]2006[/b] and Quote of the Week by [flag]fi[/flag] [b]2006[/b] [/i]","isOldNews","authorCountry","authorPicture",{"_85":86,"_87":86,"_88":86,"_89":86,"_90":86,"_91":86,"_92":86,"_93":86,"_94":86,"_95":86,"_96":86,"_97":86,"_98":86,"_99":86,"_100":86,"_101":86,"_102":86,"_103":86,"_104":86},"newsDate","01/11/2010 10:54","isNew","commentsNumber",50,"hasExtendedContent","user","colorTheme","chatDock",{"_417":-5,"_418":-5},"openOnArrival","size"]