EPTThank you for accepting 178's interview, why don't you say hello?
Hao: Hello everyone, I am Hao from NB.
How many times have you participated in ECL?
Hao: 4.. 5.. 6.., something like that. 6 times.
After winning TI4 and participating in ECL again, is the feeling any different?
Hao: Ah.. feeling, is just like that.
ECL is also known as the "tournament wherein you can taunt." Later will you taunt VG?
Hao: If you don't attack me I won't attack you. [During the match, no one on VG said a word, but nevertheless Lady Hao still taunted.]
xiao8 hinted that his contract would be up at the end of the year and he would like to make a return. Which team do you think he will play for?
Hao: His contract with our team as I understand it still has a year and a half. As for going to other teams, I don't know how he arranged it with the club, and I can't guess where he will go. He has his own thoughts.
So his contract is not up.. but on forum he said at the end of the year..
Hao: No, we signed two-year contracts. At least it will be until next year.. 2016.
Then.. when it's up do you think he will go to iG?
Hao: The likelihood is not high.. but it's possible. But I think iG..probably not. The likelihood is not high.
You've played in iG with 430 and also with Mu. What differences do they have?
Hao: At the start I was already in TongFu with Mu. And then I went to iG with 430. And I think, these two.. how do you say. 430 is more of a competition-type player. Big Mu.. if his performance is good then he stands out a bit more than 430 and seems slightly stronger. But he is not as stable as 430, like performance in competition. So the two players have a different style. Big Mu is more gank-oriented, leading the team's tempo. 430 is more farm. The two players are completely different styles.
Then which style do you prefer?
Hao: I prefer more Big Mu's style, I am also more fight-oriented. Also we've already played together for a period of time, and it's relatively easier.
You've said you might retire after TI5. Have you considered being a commentator or anchor for the newly started NBTV after retiring?
Hao: At the moment I don't plan on it. I don't really like commentating. We'll see how the club expands, if they need me I'll stay on to lend a hand to esports. There are no concrete plans. We'll see after TI5. At the moment I think I will retire, but at that time, it may not be certain. But I think 95% I will retire.
Have you started preparing for TI5?
Hao: Not at present.
So you are playing RPGs everyday now?
Hao: They are playing, I am not.
Have you seen that people are calling NB RPG team?
Hao: I heard them, but I think that after TI and taking the championship, you can't possibly practice the whole year, it's very tiring. Everyone has a period for relaxing. Relax when you should, when you should practice be serious and don't play other games. So at the moment we're in a relaxing period, and next year after the Spring Festival (new year) and we're back from holiday we'll start preparing for TI.
Recently you went to Korea for showmatches and got wiped the first day. Afterwards did you conclude anything?
Hao: Not really, I think the purpose of showmatches is not to be too serious. Our purpose in going to Korea was after all for show. Your play is also looser. But after losing the first day, you can't also lose the second day, so the second day we became serious.
So what do you think about their style and level?
Hao: Although they have improved considerably, there is still a substantial gap compared with Chinese teams.
So you have more confidence at the moment?
Hao: Regarding them, yes.
Finally, say a few words to the fans?
Hao: Very grateful to those who have supported us [video abruptly cuts].
