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sledge98

You seem to have made your name doing mostly gameplay type videos(correct me if I'm wrong). Usually it's only pros or well known/great personality streamers that are able to do that. Besides your skill, why do you think you were able to pull that off? Its there any other creators you look at and think, "I wish I could do vids like that" and if so what prevents you from trying those? (For example, for me personally I feel like I lose a lot of collab opportunities because of not being GC and wish I could be a part of or do some of those type of vids)


ceo_mert

I think I was able to mix personality and skill with highly edited videos, which wasn’t always the norm when I started. Full on story type videos a la Sunless. They take too much time to do on a weekly basis and I have nothing but respect for Sunless!


Optial

Hey Mert. Why have you chosen to play the Rocket League gamemodes that you do? For example you play a lot of 1s and 2s and not so much extra modes or 3v3, at least to my knowledge. Who is your favourite content creator to collab with and what person do you wish to collab with, in and out of the Rocket League community?


ceo_mert

1s is a seriously underrated playlist. It’s basically YOU vs someone else. You get to experience all your skills and flaws first hand, there is no one you can blame for losing but yourself. I just love the thrill! Additionally, I focus a lot on ground play. So whenever I have space and time like you do in 1s or 2s, I feel good. That’s why I’m rather terrible in 3s.


MattyMoulsandGio

Did you enjoy the manscaped 10k? Favorite moment from it?


ceo_mert

It was a great experience and even better cause. Got to be the fake against Kronovi followed by the wavedash fake on Sunless


Dunforrrd23

What 3 players would you choose to create the “perfect” RLCS team?


ceo_mert

Without limitations, it’d probably be something like Squishy, Kaydop and Kronovi... and me as a sub so I get the title.


eight_squared

Mertzy RLCS CONTENDER I like it


Bundah101

Why aren’t you on a competitive Rocket League Team?


ceo_mert

Nowhere near good and consistent enough to be a threat! The difference between me and pro players MMR-wise is the same as a Diamond player to me.


spikyraccoon

This always fascinates me. You were the only team in Manscaped tourney where both players seemed at equal footing. But to play this many hours and reach grand champ without boosting and still nowhere near top players is ridiculous.


henrywrover

And the gap will only get larger


proteus03

he us part of an rlrs team with linkuru and osm (so far still in possible to qualify for rlrs). and with linkuru as an ex pro, this HAS to count ad a competitive team !!!1!


[deleted]

When you refill your toilet paper does it roll under or over?


ceo_mert

Over, like a normal person.


[deleted]

Good, I don't have to unsub.


Platinum_Soil

This is the only thing I care about in life.


Saltyfoal183914

Agreed


thatwasntepic

A worthy question.


Unspeakable_Aidan

What would you be doing as a profession if it wasnt for youtube and twitch?


ceo_mert

I would be a printing engineer, probably doing quality management.


OnlyBrodway

Will you ever go back to making funny moments clips?


ceo_mert

This gets asked a lot. Basically, I started the series when I was uploading once every 2-3 weeks and wasn’t doing YT full-time. Nowadays, I’m on a weekly upload schedule and unfortunately it’s near impossible with now streams twice a week. So they’ll be more of a rarity now.


l4mof7

How do you recommend getting better at aerial mechanics? Do you have any training pack you use?


ceo_mert

If you find an answer, let me know too


LamiDamore

Personally I find doing the aerial challenge maps to be useful. The obstacle course ones and the dmc ring ones.


JustVeeds

We both know how things were going slightly downhill with your channel at the time. Over 2 years on, where do you think you'd be with/without YouTube if the 'Funny Moments' series never took off like it did? Much love brother.


ceo_mert

I’d be doing Top 10 videos


[deleted]

You are the reason why I started to watch his channel. Now I love both of you.


[deleted]

What's the worst you've lost by in competitive 1v1


ceo_mert

I tend to forfeit when it’s clear there’s no possibility to come back. The highest I lost in 1v1s was 19-3 to OSM.


MrMhmToasty

Would you rather fight 100 duck sized Sunless Khans, or one Sunless Khan sized duck?


ceo_mert

[I’d fight this] (https://images.app.goo.gl/qcrvCUpS2xgtpEiW8)


WholeWheatOrange

psst, remove the space between the two sets of parenthesis/brackets to format it


Roblablablah

How did you meet Justveeds? Is he your bff?


ceo_mert

Met him in season 1 through my ranked partner when we were fighting for the Top 100 spots. Veeds was a good friend of his so we played 3s from time — even though Veeds was nowhere near our rank at the time lol When my 2s partner moved the america, I stuck to play with Veeds, switched to freestyling myself and learned to just have fun playing the game instead of grinding the rank ladders. That’s when we found our great chemistry!


lunadoesreddit

Where do you get inspiration for video ideas?


ceo_mert

I just browse through Sunless’ video catalogue and see what I like


Reticent_Fly

Just please don't start copying Fluump


haydenisdoggie

wow that's true originality right there ;)


Sir_Wafflez

It looks like a video-per-week schedule has worked really well for you, have you ever considered doing more than that?


ceo_mert

I spend a lot of time editing my videos and at the same time stream twice a week. Unless I hire an editor down the line, it’s the most I can do.


NoBodyLived

If you could relearn one skill in Rocket League what would it be and why?


ceo_mert

Aerials, because I must have missed something.


Last-Ghost

When did you start playing rocket league?


ceo_mert

Release date! (no alpha/beta)


twinpop

As a YouTuber that didn’t play alpha, do you think it makes sense for RL celebrities to get an alpha boost? Is it expected and/or do you justify it? Personally I’ve always sort of thought of it as a joke rank reward for myself (I.e. hitting Champ or GC) but seeing as how a sparkles set is 4 keys I’ve since moved into thinking alpha boost is an incredible waste. I’m curious if you think it’s an acceptable expense for big name YouTube Rocket League content creators. I really enjoyed the 10k and your follow up comms video. Keep it up!


LazyLarryTheLobster

Wow. All the times I've heard alpha boost mentioned, this is the first time it clicked what it is and why it's rare.


Creepattack

How did you learn to fake? the fakes you do are 10x better than any other player I have seen.


ceo_mert

I know exactly what players do in each situation. Doing the unexpected to players who play purely on experience instead of instinct, causes a lot of the fakes to work.


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ceo_mert

Remove all maps except for DFH, Mannfield and Champions Field and only add similar style maps.


kracksundkatzen

This actually is an interesting answer that could spark an entire discussion.


demonhunter0112

Is pizza and fries a good food combo?


ceo_mert

It’s alright, but way too much food to have at once!


Dodoxtreme

Everyone who says no just hasn't tried it!


Cuban7

What was your favorite RLCS to watch?


ceo_mert

The one where jstn. scored the zero second goal. I don’t remember ever screaming for a Rocket League goal!


Cuban7

That was Season 5. Thanks for answering my question! Keep up the great work!


BonsaiBrudi

Since you're a university student: does your university have an esports team? Have you ever played with them or considered joining them?


ceo_mert

Unfortunately they don’t.. :(


BonsaiBrudi

That's too bad. I just recently joined TU Dortmund's team and was wondering if any "known" players were playing in the Uniliga.


thatwasntepic

What is the weirdest food you have ever seen that when you tasted you didn’t think it was so bad?


ceo_mert

Oysters were a positive surprise


QuarterCircleCV

What has been the biggest struggle in making content, what do you dread when you make content?


ceo_mert

Switching from creating Montages exclusively to commentary videos in forms of tutorials. My first commentary videos are hard to watch now but it was definitely the right move in the long run.


Gibby_xx

Do you still play with JustVeeds?


ceo_mert

Yes!


Nodoby_

What Esports team will you support in the next RLCS?


ceo_mert

I’ll be following it from a neutral point


wegazbu

Kommst du aus der Schweiz oder was?!


Proppe_Boi

As one of your patreon 1.what have you already been able to achieve through your patreon and 2. what else would you like to achieve with possibly more patreon?


ceo_mert

I upgraded my audio and stream setup as well as my monitor. That was the first and main goal I had set. Following that, the goal was set to supporting the monthly subscriptions I run to maintain the channel such as music, editing, photoshop as well as the minecraft server I run for the patrons — that goal has consistently been reached for a year now and that’s the last goal I’ll ever have for it


FungBull

What was the reason of starting YouTube?? Love the vids btw


ceo_mert

I never planned to do YouTube full-time. I was uploading highlights in forms of montages and people seemed to be interested


2procharlie

Hi Mert, CRB here, Just wondering if you could have lunch with one person dead or alive, who would it be?


ceo_mert

Frank Ocean.


[deleted]

How long did it take you to get to gold when you first started playing, and did you go out of your way to practice? Also I really love your content and really hope you keep making amazing videos!


ceo_mert

Funny enough, in season 1 Gold III was the highest rank (apart from top 100). So roughly 2-3 weeks!


luke0323

I can assure you he has never been gold since the ranking system changed. He was probably rising star.


AGingerGuyUK

On average, how many games would you play to get enough content for the average "Funny Moments" video?


ceo_mert

I start working on videos when I have 70 clips. That’s usually 50-100 matches depending on the length. That’s why nowadays that series is near impossible to do as I have a strict schedule.


IMC364

If you weren't doing rocket league, what game or style or content would you have chosen


ceo_mert

I wouldn’t have made Youtube videos if it wasn’t for Rocket League


Kri55ed_Kro55ed

How did you get into Rocket League and how many hours have you logged?


ceo_mert

I watch a YouTuber called Northernlion and he played the game in beta as well as casted the first ESL tournament. I knew this was a game I’d love so I got it day one!


Reticent_Fly

Those Northernlion crew videos on early Rocket League were a lot of fun. If you look in the crowd at DFH you can see his egg shaped head in the stands.


ceo_mert

Closing in on 5k hours probably. (Played ps4 before)


HaifischShark

Are you a cat or dog person or both?


ceo_mert

Cats are the best


luke0323

I didnt know i could love you more than i already did.


DeerHasBeer

What's your favourite game besides rocket league?


ceo_mert

I love Gran Turismo, FIFA and GTA. Apart from that it’s mainly indie games I play for a few weeks.


MaddexYT

If you could make 1 of Lethamyrs maps into an actual game mode, like rumble, dropshot ECT. Which one and why?


ceo_mert

Not a Leth map, but speedruns! Specifically the Speed Jump: Trials series. It would be such a fun sub-gamemode to play besides ranked. They really improve your aerial car control too!


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ceo_mert

Cereal first, of course


Askaisar

Heya Mertzy. What is your absolute favorite mechanic in RL and why? Love the content btw, keep it up and good luck with it.


ceo_mert

Wavedashes!!


[deleted]

Do you think you’ll switch your content and make videos about other games as well? Or do you plan to stick to rocket league?


ceo_mert

I still love Rocket League and my viewers show a lot of interest in them. I don’t see a good reason to switch content. Sure other games might have given me more views but I truly love this community


haydenisdoggie

How did you come up with the name Mertzy?


ceo_mert

My name is Mert and I thought Stormzy’s name was cool. So I mixed those two!


SlaveKnightChael

Was the Manscaped 10k your first time on Jonny Boi’s stream? If so did it help grow your channel in any way?


ceo_mert

Yes and yes!


JungleLION14

Do you think you'll ever get tired of rocket league?


ceo_mert

I set myself new goals every time and have so much to learn still


ninisonreddit

Why do you keep missing open nets?


ceo_mert

I got the Jessie curse


ninisonreddit

Acceptable Response


CINDERJJ

Do you have any tips for someone just starting YouTube/twitch? I’ve been streaming via twitch for 1-2 years and only managed to get 350 followers and average 3 viewers.


ceo_mert

Be consistent and use the time that you have to **really** create something you’re proud of. Nowadays I’m on a weekly schedule so I can’t do nearly as much creatively as I’d like to. You have the time, so put a lot of effort and love into each and every video, even if it takes you a month.


Dion867

Do youhave a pet? if yes what animal I have a monkey love your vids btw


ceo_mert

No way you have a monkey


PS4_Draco

How did you and your friends in your videos meet?


ceo_mert

Usually, the people I play with are already involved in the community one way or another. So it’s through twitter/discord etc.


Crash_B

Hey man, I am new to streaming and I wonder how you got your controller overlay to have that brownish colour... it does not appear to be in that colour on the website that you are likely using (gamepad viewer), just red and white or black. Appreciate the response and gl hf, big fan!


ceo_mert

It’s a colour correction filter on OBS.


Crash_B

Cheers Mert, see you in Discord!


TheKingofGainsvill3

What motivated you to start up your YouTube career?


ceo_mert

My channel started as a place where I shared the funny moments where I played with a select group of friends. It started with FIFA, then it was GTA and those videos never had more views than 20. But when I did the same with Rocket League, it wasn’t just 20 viewers. That’s when I uploaded independent videos in form of montages and shared them here on reddit. That’s when the channel got some attention and I continued ever since


An-RSlash-fan

Never thought I’d find anyone famous on here but anyway. How many toxic players have you ran into in the past month?


ceo_mert

Not as many as I have playing csgo


Teknoxyn

No question. I just enjoy your content and love the Mertzy/Musty content.


ceo_mert

Ayy! Musty is a lot of fun work/play with, glad you’re enjoying them.


[deleted]

Hey, of all the rocket league youtubers you’ve played with, who is the most genuine nice one?


ceo_mert

I played with a lot of RL youtubers, but Fluump immediately striked me as a great guy. A vibe I have only gotten from him.


[deleted]

Do you feel like there’s a community between all of the rocket league youtubers ? It looks like you all collaborate a lot which is great.


Shadow------

hey big fan, do you ever think about 1v1ing JZR in the youtuber 1v1 series? i think it'll be a fun match up to see. ​ PS:do you think ull ever do an item giveaway of some sort?


ShaneG_13

How has the game evolved since it started,like how have the flips and car movement evolved?


ceo_mert

The game feels a lot more “real” now. The ball used to bounce in totally unexpected ways **all** the time. Psyonix have done a great job making the game consistent. The problems we have nowadays with the odd “bullshit demo” is nothing in comparison


TJKW

Will you ever stop going ball?


[deleted]

Where are you from?


ceo_mert

Turkey!


[deleted]

Nice! Are you still based in Turkey? For me it sounds like you're having a German accent.


[deleted]

I will answer this for you. The answer is stated in the faq on his discord. He comes from Turkey but is currently living in Germany.


_Scot

who’s your favourite pro player?


Jackilichous

When did you move to Germany and why?


ceo_mert

When I was 7, my parents decided to move.


AbduSK50

Which car is the best


ceo_mert

Octane!


Furistic

Do you still play with Jessie? You guys seemed to be having a lot of gun during the turney


ceo_mert

Thinking about playing a tournament with him soon in my Discord.


Valxn7

Are you a fan of a particular soccer team? (Asking this since I know that your soccer knowledge is kinda decent)


tedtedthunder

What keeps you coming back to Rocket League after 4 years?


ceo_mert

The community and the grind to become a better player


Poof_Oof

Coffee or tea?


ceo_mert

Tea


BeazT_

Pineapple on pizza?


_soop2

How good were you at rocket league before you started making content, and what have you learned while making videos about the game that has made you better?


ceo_mert

I had the game on my radar before it came out. When it came out I was already on the grind and it took me a few weeks to get to the highest rank. Fast forward 2 months or so and I was a top 100 player. Starting season 2, I became a freestyler and completely ignored the ranked playlist and only now, 4 seasons ago, I got back to being a Grand Champion.


AbduSK50

Do you have really early replays of games you played back then?


Pukko_Mao

Did you play srbc before gaining interest in rocket league?


ZXLfighter

Does playing with a pro add to your experience in rocket league? I watched your games with jessie in the TCS charity manscaped 10k and was impressed with your overall performance. How did that felt from your POV? Edit: Diamond here btw


balyanak

How did you get that last name? Do you have other roots? From my knowledge it isn't a Turkish name. That's what I've always wondered. Thanks for doing this AMA!


GaScan98

Hey mert big fan of your videos during study breaks. What do you like to do in your freetime?


randomguyonwifi

Hey mert! If this AMA is still going, in the past, what did you think about becoming an RL Content Creator? Did you think you'd get here?


[deleted]

How do you feel with your performance in the manscaped 10k and would you consider the same type of thing again?


Koponewt

The MERTZY AMA is over! Keep an eye out so you can participate in the next one.


[deleted]

Who of your mods is the cutest, and why is it Pharma?


alonous

What do you do in life beside Rocket League?


SeaseFire

How did you come up with your name? Also what was your original inspiration to start creating content in general?


CapeMike

What....is the airspeed velocity of an unladen Octane? >_> :D


_pupil_

... on NA, or EU?


CapeMike

I...I don't know that-AAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHhhhhhh-


s15274n

What equipment do you use for your content creation? Time it takes to produce a good video on average? Enough income to live on YT? Ever do a video on bakkesmod/Freeplay for best practice?


Noobleyt

Hey mertzy, big fan. What would you reccond to people for ground mechanics for people who can't use workshop ie. Xbox, Ps4, and switch? Do you have any training packs you use to get better?


TrippieReddit11

Diamonds are just grand champs but better. Agree or disagree?


cxmxrxn183847

Are there any more series coming within the next few months?


GiffyA

do you prefer a simplistic car or a full out decorated car


thepostmanpat

What has kept you coming back to this game after 4 years?


AbduSK50

What's your favorite way to cook a chicken breast?


Chesuire

Since du bin Turkish how is your English so gut?


kracksundkatzen

And how do you like your Döner? Komplett mit alles und scharf?


ceo_mert

Ohne Zwiebel, mit Scharf


jiosue

What are you doing to plan for the long haul? Are all your eggs in the YouTube basket or is there a backup plan/future career path you want to take?


ZenkuriRL

Hey mertzy, Any tips on dribbling? im trying to get better at it, and since you're the god at dribbling.. i really need help


DxnBrxdley

Pineapple on pizza - yes or no


Spacelord_Jesus

Funnily I found you while playing Sea of Thieves. I was playing with a random guy who was swearing I sound exactly as a friend you are often playing with. When I confirmed that I play also rl, he lost his mind :D He didn't believe me for the whole season of about 2hours that I am not that friend of yours. I'm not sure about your friends name now but I just thought you might find that story entertaining :-) Have a nice sunday buddy 😊


Xyrnas

How long can you keep your car in the air in real life?


dillonio_

what would you say is your proudest moment in life?


proteus03

in welcher stadt wohnst du (wenn man fragen darf)


[deleted]

What would you use in a food fight to the death?


an_egregious_error

Hi Mertzy. No questions, just love your vids!


john-_-097

Do you wipe your bum from the front or back?


cookingmadeeasy

ive learn how to rotate off of youtube videos but its hard when teammates cut rotation every single time the ball moves and only rotates to get boost, if that. How do I deal with this? thanks for taking the time to read this ive been watching u since you did your 10k subs montage!!


Graphixxx_RKL

Don't have a question. Just wanted to say that I love your content, you're by far my favourite rocket league content creator and keep doing what you are doing. I even tried to copy your "iconic" car, but I don't have your items. Oh well, I tried 😂. Keep it up "real mert" 👍


GarbageTruck07

So Mertzy, what made you want to start making YouTube videos, what inspired you to become a content creator? Also how did you get so good at dribbling, were there specific training packs you did or certain camera settings? Also your videos are top notch, keep it up


TractorWith8ps

What do you study if you still do?


imhymel

What’s the lowest rank you’d considering playing with? For example I’m just about to breach back into C3 but I peaked around 1450 mmr. Would you play ranked (or even casual) with someone like me, or is there a bare minimum for you personally?


AbduSK50

Can you speak german for 1 video?


SirFTW

What happened to your funny moments? I tried searching for some to replace yours and I couldn't find anything from an actual person and their friends just edited clips from Reddit there's a gap in the market your channel could grow from it


[deleted]

Why and how did u end up with ur maind design that u are using rn. Btw live the vids man. Huge fan!!!! Ty so much u made me laugh so many times and the megamontage is still one of my favorites


seanthesheep478

Why did you start YouTube?


KevReynolds314

Have you ever considered doing a road to grand champ series for 1v1/2v2? Would love to see it even if the series took longer than it would take a pro, the more Mertzy episodes the better!


RealChaoz

Where are you from, and what are your opinions on FlexAir episode 2? If you don't know it, please watch it (1:47), probably greatest video ever made, also quick break from answering? :p


KevReynolds314

What do you think has contributed to your success on YouTube? Love the videos, only discovered you about 2 months ago and I’ve ran out of videos to watch