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As Australians love to watch our compatriots take their sporting prowess abroad and mix them with the best. Scott "Custa" Kennedy may not have gone through the scene of Australian esports, but the native of Adelaide is still our man in the Overwatch League.
More Aaron Mooy than Jarryd Hayne, Custa is a humble man who, without necessarily thinking that he represents the Overwatch community of the entire country, is always happy to carry the flag as a mainstay for the Los Angeles Valiant.
With his team finishing a successful inaugural season that saw them finish second in the league as Pacific Division Champions, we had the opportunity to talk to the man as his team gets ready for the elimination campaign next week.
The Valiant recently posted an interview with Custa on YouTube, which you should also consult. 19659003] The Roar: Was Overwatch the first game you really tried to "do"? What have you played competitively in the past?
Custa: I had already played competitive games – mainly Team Fortress 2 – but it was the first game I had tried to do at the professional level.
Esports had always been a pbadion to me growing up, and Overwatch was the first chance I saw to reach that level. I decided to give everything and go from Australia to North America to compete. Fortunately, everything worked for me.
The Roar: Which characters were you initially attracted to? What brought you to be a mainstay and, subsequently, to use Zenyatta, Moira and Ana?
Custa: I have always had a lot of interest in Zenyatta as a character. The playing style of the glbad cannon for a supporting character has always been interesting to me, even when Zenyatta only had 150.
That said, I really appreciate all the support clbades and the unique playing styles that they have. Throughout my career in Overwatch, I've played all the support heroes at the professional level, so there is a bit of love for each of them.
The Roar: What characters do you play? with when to play for pleasure? Are there characters you can not prevent?
Custa: I like to play all the heroes, that does not mean that I am very good with them. I especially like playing offtank heroes, like Zarya, D.Va and Roadhog, but also the DPS heroes of McCree and Widowmaker. I sometimes do nonsense with Genji and Doomfist, but it's not pretty.
The Roar: Looks like you 've really made a name for yourself in overwatch scenes overseas. How did it happen? Was it by necessity or choice?
Custa: I knew that once I would settle in North America without any notoriety, I would have to stand out to reach the level I wanted to be . That said, I never thought it was going to be where I am right now as fast as it was. I am very lucky to have the support and the fans who follow me. It's incredible, honestly.
The Roar: When did you first hear about the Overwatch League and what were your initial thoughts and expectations? How does the competition look different from the other competitions you have participated in?
Custa: During the early days of Overwatch, there were rumors that Blizzard would form an official league. I thought it was a great idea, and it would help strengthen the legitimacy of the esports. It's different from everything I've played before on so many different levels. The production value, the professionalism and the overall quality of the teams and players is staggering.
The Roar: You started with Dallas Fuel, which obviously had a very difficult season. How difficult was it to face in the beginning?
Custa: It was really hard to fit into such a fine line and struggle as we did. I felt that it was very difficult, from a personal point of view, to contribute because of the hierarchy that already existed. That said, even though it was difficult, I really enjoyed working with the team as a whole and missed the team a lot.
The Roar: I understand that Valiant's job was not something asked or initiated – did you have the impression that you were traveling or was it a total shock? How did you find the new environment?
Custa: The job was completely unexpected. It arrived just after the end of step 2, and I was already preparing for step 3 with the fuel. Even though it was a shock at first it was a breath of fresh air once I stopped to consider it.
Joining a new team recharges you and brings you back to ground level. I had the chance to put myself so well in such a team.
The Roar: You were part of a turnaround for Valiant. They had lost five out of six games just before joining you – but they went 16-4 (excluding the stage finals) after your participation. Did you feel that the team was able to return it when you joined? How much mood has changed between steps 3 and 4?
Custa: When I joined the team, the team was struggling, but after talking to the Valiant team, I realized.
We had a lot of other moving parts, like bringing offy "SPACE" Halpern as offtank, and an overall change in the way the team was headed. I believed in the vision that was put forward during my first participation, just like the rest of the team. I credit a lot of our success to this change of the team.
The Roar: The playoffs have started – and you have the first round. Will the extended break really be a good thing? Or did the team need time to rest?
Custa: The first-round team is very kind to the team, especially after such a long season, and the amount of work we have done for where we are now . That said, we did not take too long to avoid resting on our laurels. We have a few weeks to refocus and show what we really have in the playoffs
The Roar: Who will be your toughest opposition in the playoffs?
Custa: New York Excelsior will still be the toughest opponent this season, anyway. They have such an amazing diverse list that plays just so well together. I hope we will get to meet them in the Grand Final because they deserve to be on this stage. That said, I am confident in the team to beat anyone.
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