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| − | Dutch/Polish | + | Dutch/Polish player that started playing QW in 1997, and had his most active peak from 2002 to approx. 2006 (mostly playing with Dutch players [[Murdoc]], [[Dragon]], [[Purity]], [[Optimizer]], [[Oase]], [[Amen]] and the likes). Was most known for being an avid FFA player, and for his solid E1M2 4on4 plays. |
After a long hiatus, started playing more regularly again in 2025 by participating in [[QWSL DIV2]]. | After a long hiatus, started playing more regularly again in 2025 by participating in [[QWSL DIV2]]. | ||
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== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
| − | Has shared parts of his | + | Has shared parts of his QuakeWorld experiences in academia and art. For example (with links to external websites): |
| − | * in the old Theatrum Anatomicum in the Waag in Amsterdam, [https://www.lost.nl/en/contributors/marek-van-de-watering with a presentation on skins in | + | * in the old Theatrum Anatomicum in the Waag in Amsterdam, [https://www.lost.nl/en/contributors/marek-van-de-watering with a presentation on skins in QuakeWorld] (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2018, see image below) |
| − | + | * as part of a community art program in Amsterdam, teaching children with an immigrant background the basics of QuakeWorld (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015, see image below) | |
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* in the published paper [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221024407_Online_Gaming_Communities_A_Practical_Shortlist "Online Gaming Communities: A Practical Shortlist"], which was presented at and published in the proceedings of GAMEON '2008 (Valencia, Spain, 2008) | * in the published paper [https://www.researchgate.net/publication/221024407_Online_Gaming_Communities_A_Practical_Shortlist "Online Gaming Communities: A Practical Shortlist"], which was presented at and published in the proceedings of GAMEON '2008 (Valencia, Spain, 2008) | ||
| − | + | == Media == | |
| − | + | [[File:Aki_presentation.jpg|500px|aki giving a presentation on QuakeWorld skins in 2018]] | |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Aki_workshop.jpg|500px|Photo from a QuakeWorld workshop by aki in 2015]] |
| − | [[File: | + | [[File:Aki_oldffa.jpg|500px|aki playing ffa in the late 90's]] |
Latest revision as of 16:12, 5 January 2026
Dutch/Polish player that started playing QW in 1997, and had his most active peak from 2002 to approx. 2006 (mostly playing with Dutch players Murdoc, Dragon, Purity, Optimizer, Oase, Amen and the likes). Was most known for being an avid FFA player, and for his solid E1M2 4on4 plays.
After a long hiatus, started playing more regularly again in 2025 by participating in QWSL DIV2.
Information
- Also known as: aki, illicit
- Real name: Marek
- Date of birth: 1982
- Nationality:
Dutch, 
Polish
Clan history
Achievements
- 2025 - In the top 10 of Endif Bot Challenge
- 2004 - QuakeWorld Nations Cup semifinalist with The Netherlands
- 2004 - Trickery 1 winner with Dutch Hope (Matchreport of the final)
- 2004 - Trickery 2 winner with Dutch Hope (Matchreport of the final)
- 2004 - QuakeWorld World Championships 2004 semifinalist with The Netherlands
- 2004 - Qualifiers Gold Cup NQR Season 6 with Dutch Hope (Matchreport of the qualifier)
- 2004 - Runner-up in NQR Custom Summer Cup 2004 with Dutch Hope (Matchreport of the final)
Trivia
Has shared parts of his QuakeWorld experiences in academia and art. For example (with links to external websites):
- in the old Theatrum Anatomicum in the Waag in Amsterdam, with a presentation on skins in QuakeWorld (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2018, see image below)
- as part of a community art program in Amsterdam, teaching children with an immigrant background the basics of QuakeWorld (Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 2015, see image below)
- in the published paper "Online Gaming Communities: A Practical Shortlist", which was presented at and published in the proceedings of GAMEON '2008 (Valencia, Spain, 2008)
Media
