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Jason '''"kaidus"''' Allen was an English [[Demoman]] and has been ranked amongst the world's best in that class for several years. His play-style tended towards aggression, often combined with dynamic movement through the use of [[Movement|sticky jumping]]. His aptitude with this movement made him regarded as the fastest at map [[Rollout|rollouts]] in Europe if not the whole world. After playing for a series of top teams, kaidus was forced to retire from playing competitively due to a wrist injury.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.tv/33122/ Kaidus retires from nerdRage.tf2]</ref> kaidus returned to the competitive scene as a coach for [[Crowns eSports Club]] at [[i58]] in which the team won.
 
Jason '''"kaidus"''' Allen was an English [[Demoman]] and has been ranked amongst the world's best in that class for several years. His play-style tended towards aggression, often combined with dynamic movement through the use of [[Movement|sticky jumping]]. His aptitude with this movement made him regarded as the fastest at map [[Rollout|rollouts]] in Europe if not the whole world. After playing for a series of top teams, kaidus was forced to retire from playing competitively due to a wrist injury.<ref>[http://www.teamfortress.tv/33122/ Kaidus retires from nerdRage.tf2]</ref> kaidus returned to the competitive scene as a coach for [[Crowns eSports Club]] at [[i58]] in which the team won.
  
On the 10th of December Kaidus announced the formation of [[Se7en]], a TF2 organization with the intent on making sure Europe has representation at any major events outside of Europe.
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On the 10th of December Kaidus announced the formation of [[Se7en]], a TF2 organization with the intent on making sure Europe has representation at any major events outside of Europe. The team ran a successful [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/europe-to-rewind-at-esports-arena#/ Fundraiser] in order to get to Rewind LAN at the Esports Arena in California. Kaidus' role will be limited to team manager and out of game coach. Kaidus would also be seen as an analyst at the LAN, alongside other [http://www.teamfortress.tv/38765/esports-arena-rewind-lan-2017-viewers-guide broadcasters].
The team is currently running a [https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/europe-to-rewind-at-esports-arena#/ Fundraiser] in order to get to Rewind LAN at the Esports Arena in California, this is hoped to be the only fundraiser Se7en will have to do. Kaidus' role will be limited to team manager and out of game coach.
 
  
kaidus was an outspoken member of the community and had served on numerous competitive-focussed talk shows such as Pirate Radio<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/user/PirateRadioTF2 Pirate Radio TF2 Podcast]</ref> and Fully Charged<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf27BHuLrQCYEzo6Pb0HbUuLMnvkoCcDP TeamFortressTV Fully Charged! Europe playlist]</ref>. He was also one of the most popular high level livestreamers in the community and frequently streamed his team's [[Glossary#PCW|PCW]]s.
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kaidus was an outspoken member of the community and had served on numerous competitive-focused talk shows such as Pirate Radio<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/user/PirateRadioTF2 Pirate Radio TF2 Podcast]</ref> and Fully Charged<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLf27BHuLrQCYEzo6Pb0HbUuLMnvkoCcDP TeamFortressTV Fully Charged! Europe playlist]</ref>. He was also one of the most popular high level livestreamers in the community and frequently streamed his team's [[Glossary#PCW|PCW]]s.
  
 
Additionally, he created a number of "Rollout Workshop" videos to provide instructions for improving the movement speed of aspiring Demoman players.
 
Additionally, he created a number of "Rollout Workshop" videos to provide instructions for improving the movement speed of aspiring Demoman players.

Revision as of 15:46, 31 January 2017

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Player Information
Name:
Jason Allen
Country:
Status:
Inactive
Years Active:
2008 - 2016
Roles:
Nicknames:
kaido
Links
teamfortress.tv User Page ETF2L Player Page
Steam Profile Twitch Stream YouTube Channel Twitter
Achievements
First Place ETF2L 6v6 Season 9 ETF2L 6v6 Season 17 ETF2L 6v6 Season 21 Gimmicks, Guts & Glory ETF2L 6v6 Season 22 DreamHack Winter 2015 ZOWIE 16 Cup ETF2L 6v6 Season 23 Insomnia58

Second Place ETF2L 6v6 Season 18 Challengers_Cup

Third Place/Semifinalist(s) ETF2L 6v6 Season 13 ETF2L 6th Cup ETF2L 6v6 Season 16 ETF2L 6v6 Season 20 Insomnia55
First Place ETF2L 6v6 Season 17: Premiership, ETF2L 6v6 Season 21: Premiership, Gimmicks, Guts & Glory, ETF2L 6v6 Season 22: Premiership, DreamHack Winter 2015, ZOWIE 16 Cup, ETF2L 6v6 Season 23: Premiership, Insomnia61, ETF2L 6v6 Season 29: Premiership
Second Place ETF2L 6v6 Season 16: Premiership, ETF2L 6v6 Season 18: Premiership, Challengers Cup, ETF2L 6v6 Season 27: Premiership
Third Place/Semifinalist(s) ETF2L 6v6 Season 20: Premiership, Insomnia55
Fourth Place Insomnia46, ETF2L 6v6 Season 14: Premiership
ETF2L Awards
Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Most Valuable Player of the Season Carry of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season Demoman of the Season
History
2009 - 2009
FakkelBrigade 2
2009 - 2009
eL Diablo's Brigade
2009 - 2010
Team eMpathy
2010 - 2011
2011 - 2011
2012 - 2012
2012 - 2013
2013 - 2013
2013 - 2013
2014 - 2014
2014 - 2014
2015 - 2016
2016 - 2016
2016 - Present

Jason "kaidus" Allen was an English Demoman and has been ranked amongst the world's best in that class for several years. His play-style tended towards aggression, often combined with dynamic movement through the use of sticky jumping. His aptitude with this movement made him regarded as the fastest at map rollouts in Europe if not the whole world. After playing for a series of top teams, kaidus was forced to retire from playing competitively due to a wrist injury.[1] kaidus returned to the competitive scene as a coach for Crowns eSports Club at i58 in which the team won.

On the 10th of December Kaidus announced the formation of Se7en, a TF2 organization with the intent on making sure Europe has representation at any major events outside of Europe. The team ran a successful Fundraiser in order to get to Rewind LAN at the Esports Arena in California. Kaidus' role will be limited to team manager and out of game coach. Kaidus would also be seen as an analyst at the LAN, alongside other broadcasters.

kaidus was an outspoken member of the community and had served on numerous competitive-focused talk shows such as Pirate Radio[2] and Fully Charged[3]. He was also one of the most popular high level livestreamers in the community and frequently streamed his team's PCWs.

Additionally, he created a number of "Rollout Workshop" videos to provide instructions for improving the movement speed of aspiring Demoman players.

Trivia

  • As reported in a stream on 1st January, 2017 kaidus owns 3 cats, 2 dogs and 16 chickens.

References