The 250 FPS League has shared an interview with Shane “rapha” Hendrixson about his participation in Season 4, his current priorities and his view on different Quake titles.

rapha notes that his approach this season is influenced by events away from the game:
My plans are a little different than usual – my daughter was just born :D. Honestly I’m surprised I’m even playing, but my wife gave the green light so I’m here for this season =). I see it as a chance to have fun, compete and see how well I can do while constantly being sleep deprived.

He says his goal is to go step by step and carry his practice form into officials:
I need to go match by match and hope I hit my stride at the right time. In practice I’ve become more consistent, so I just want to keep improving and bring that level into the official matches.

Explaining why he did not appear in previous 250 FPS seasons, rapha points to scheduling:
I didn’t play in earlier seasons because I knew in advance about things that would keep me away for long stretches. I would’ve needed too many exceptions and reschedules, which would create problems for everyone else. So I decided not to take a slot and let someone who could be there the whole season play instead.

He also comments on what he likes in Quake Champions:
What I liked right away in Quake Champions was how they added different movement styles from all the previous Quakes. I really enjoy the variety in movement and how it brings the game to life. And of course the weapons – they hurt again. As much as I love Quake Live, I thought weakening the weapons was a mistake. Getting back that feeling of power, closer to Q3 style, is what I love in QC.

For Quake Live, he highlights how easy it is to get games when time is limited:
In QL you can almost always join a server and find a game quickly. With my limited time that helps a lot: I can just sit down, play and focus on specific aspects I want to improve – whether that’s scrims or random games on the best maps.

Asked who he would like to see in the league, rapha keeps the answer open:
Honestly, I’d be glad to see any of the old players – it would be cool if they came back. Or maybe someone new will rise and challenge the top players.

The full interview is available in the icon_telegram 250 FPS League Telegram channel.