After partnering with NVIDIA GeForce, Vitality's star sniper ZywOo answered selected questions from the community, covering everything from his warm-up routine and graphics card settings to his favorite CS versions and more. Let's take a look~
Q: What is your warm-up routine?
ZywOo: Before matches, I usually play 30 to 45 minutes of deathmatch, with the exact duration depending on the time between matches. Additionally, I generally play some bot matches to warm up.
Q: CS:GO or CS2?
ZywOo: CS:GO. Because I think that towards the end of CS:GO, it had already become the best version of the game. So I choose CS:GO.
Q: First of all, congratulations, GOAT. Do you have any advice for those who want to enter the professional scene?
ZywOo: Enjoy your gameplay, enjoy the game, and you'll feel it flowing through your hands. But sharing the joy with your teammates is what truly matters.
Q: Do you or any pro players you know use NVIDIA Reflex + Boost, or just enable Reflex? If so, what is the reasoning behind your choice?
ZywOo: I think most professional players are using NVIDIA Reflex. I believe it's the best choice and is very effective at reducing PC latency. As for whether to use Reflex or Reflex + Boost, it ultimately comes down to personal reasons. If you want to get better, I think you'll ultimately still need to rely on practice, so it's also a matter of preference.
Q: Being highly revered in the CS scene must feel amazing, but it also comes with immense weight and pressure. Facing an endless pool of talented players, how do you maintain such consistent performance while continuously pushing your own limits?
ZywOo: I think we're always under pressure. If we say we aren't, we'd absolutely be lying. When you have to perform, that in itself is a form of pressure. But regardless, we just need to be ourselves—even under pressure or greater tension, we're here to perform. And when you have a great team around you, you just need to trust them, and you won't truly feel that tension anymore. All you need to focus on is that feeling, nothing else. Don't think about things like playing in front of a crowd; just focus on that small circle between you and your team, and you'll feel good.
Q: ZywOo, what's it like to be blessed with such powerful hardware?
ZywOo: I feel amazing. I think being part of this collaboration has been a truly wonderful experience, so I'm incredibly grateful and genuinely thrilled. Thank you to NVIDIA GeForce for making this happen—I really love it!
Q: Have you ever felt lost when executing tactics due to unforeseen circumstances? How do you adjust and adapt to the situation in the moment?
ZywOo: We always run into this kind of situation, especially me—sometimes I miss a tactic or forget something. What you need to do is constantly try to figure out what your teammates are doing or assess the current situation, so you can always find a way to put yourself in a good position. Even if you sometimes don't follow the calls or the team's plan, as long as you maintain a good mindset, you can still turn things around. This is true even when you've completely lost a round—because when discussing mistakes, it's really important not to dwell on them or let them create negative consequences. Don't be too hard on yourself when you make a mistake or miss something. That's just life!
Q: What is a Major MVP's favorite breakfast?
ZywOo: Actually, I don't usually eat breakfast; I'd rather sleep in a bit longer. If I do have it, it's usually some eggs, some fruit, yogurt with honey and cereal, along with a nice glass of orange juice—I don't drink coffee.
Q: Do you think a player's skill ceiling is limited by PC hardware? For example, if someone has excellent mechanics but uses a lower-end CPU/GPU, do you think that would restrict their potential compared to playing on high-end specs?
ZywOo: Of course, having a good hardware setup at home is a great thing, whether it's for frame rates (FPS) or for your feel—a good CPU and a good GPU, I think they make a significant difference in becoming a stronger player. But I don't believe that having all of this is a strict requirement if you want to go pro, regardless of whether you think you need it or not. I think it ultimately comes down to how you want to play the game and how you feel about it. Alright, that's it for today, guys. Thank you all for sending in your questions, it's been an honor to answer them! Thanks to NVIDIA GeForce, and I'll see you at the next match!