Bach on his teammates: “They’re all really great, and I really enjoy spending time with them.”

Bach: So, I’d describe their personalities in one word and explain why. As for Shiro, it’s his decisiveness. He’s a pretty quiet guy, but everything he says in-game and every decision he makes is very precise and important. He doesn’t talk much, but when he does say something, it’s after careful analysis. And if you give him Medusa or some other strong hero, he’ll make the right decisions throughout the entire game.

Bach: As for Xm, I think he’s a pretty calm guy. Professional players often let their emotions get the best of them—both during and after a game. When players discuss their insights and thoughts, it’s easy to start reacting emotionally because everyone has their own opinion. But Xm always stays calm. He never gets angry. Even if someone nearby starts getting nervous or angry, he still stays calm—he might even laugh and chat with a smile.

Bach: I think he’s a wise person. Because both in the game and outside of it, he has a good grasp of what’s going on. In the game, he has a good understanding of the heroes and how to play. But what’s even more important is outside the game. He knows how to make himself happy. He knows how to enjoy life and expresses his thoughts directly, without overthinking things that might weigh him down. And that’s very important, because if you can talk openly with your teammates about problems and issues, everything becomes easier for both sides. He just knows how to enjoy life and food—and I think he’s a very wise person.

Bach: I’ve played with him my entire professional career, and he has very high emotional intelligence. He knows how to connect with people—with different people in different situations. And it’s always a pleasure to be with him, to talk, and to solve problems together.

Cap: Is he sort of a problem-solver when disagreements arise within the team?

Bach: Yes.

Cap: Is he your best teammate? Considering you’ve played with him for so long, is he your favorite?

Bach: Yes, he’s definitely one of my favorites. And right now, all my teammates are my favorite players. They’re all really good, and I genuinely enjoy spending time with them.

Quinn: How much do you value that? Because you’ve played on many teams and had some very strong rosters. The current team isn’t bad, but it’s not at the level of LGD Gaming when you were unbeatable. Do you value playing with friends more, or are tournament wins still more important?

Bach: Good question. I’d put the sense of unity first. I don’t like consequentialism. You know what I mean? I’m more focused on the process than the result. I don’t like it when everyone thinks only about the goal and ignores what’s happening along the way.

Cap: So the result isn’t as important as the process?

Bach: Yes.

Quinn: The end doesn’t justify the means.

Bach: Yes. I think it’s more important to play in a comfortable and reasonable atmosphere.