Player Profile Reloaded: MonkHB
Winning Combo Breaker 2015 and hosting Blaze at CB2019 last year, Monk already has a 5 years old profile here — but it’s time to give it an update for Michigan Masters 2020!
What names do you go by?
Monk/Honkey/Banana - Monk was one of my favorite D&D classes and just sounds pretty cool, but back in the early-mid 2000s you can't just go on a forum and expect 'Monk' to be an available username...and I hate numbers so I decided to add more words at the end of my name. Honkey because I'm white boy and Banana because it's just an all around cool word.
How did you get into Lethal League?
I saw Lethal League in my suggested queue on Steam, digged the style and concept. I messed around in quick match for a while and eventually bumped into Pikachad...considering my background in smash I recognized the name and knew there had to be some competitive scene for the game so I decided to look for it.
What’s your current Lethal League experience?
1k Hours in the original, Closed Beta tester for Blaze, Won Combobreaker 2015 with Shffl, Several top places throughout the lifespan of LL. FTVOC 3 was my first blaze tournament participation. Hosted and placed 3rd at Combo Breaker 2019 for Blaze. I stopped playing after that for a while due to starting a new position and just not having a ton of extra time. Also I wouldn't say I'm "back" I'd just say that I'm hanging around.
Who are your main/side/counter character picks?
Candyman is my main man (Saw his walk cycle in the LL1 trailer and was like 'I'm going to main that dude and become one of the best in the world with that guy)
What are your favourite character outfits?
LL1 Original Candyman LLB Saturate
What are your stage preferences?
I have transcended stage preference. They are all one and the same for me.
What input method do you use?
360 controller.
Michigan Masters is going to be played on PS4. Are you prepared for that?
Good thing I bought a PS4 Controller
Who do you hope to meet at Michigan Masters?
I know Hang is trying to make his way out so it's going to be cool to have some EU/NA crossover. If I had to pick one person I'm hoping to see show up it's has to be Meller. I always have the best games against that dude.
Has anyone ever taken you up on replay analysis for Lethal League Blaze?
I've had one person submit games for me to review way back when the game was still new. At this point I feel like most people are already at a point where they're confident enough in their play to feel like they don't need critique or feedback...or people are just way better than me and feel like there is nothing to be gained from the analysis.
What other games do you play?
Melee and Tetris.
Is there anything else you’d like to say to the community?
I don't know man. Every time I do one of these interview questionaires I end up placing lower than expected, So I'm probably going to place like 12th out of 20 people or something at Michigan Masters.
You can watch Monk on twitch.tv/monkhb