Stork: [Cellphone games are more worth my time than preparing for MSL prelims] [T/N he pretty much says this, but tbh he didn't seem to have any trouble with the games at all anyway]
Q: Thoughts on advancing? A: When I saw the group list, I was confident I would advance, so I don't feel anything special right now. I haven't played a game in a LAN center for a while now, but in the future I hope I never will.
Q: Which was your most difficult match? A: Yesterday, I stayed up late playing cellphone minigames, so I only got 5 hours of sleep, and today's games were pretty boring. Aside from this, there wasn't any difficulty.
Q: Did your games go smoothly? A: The maps were those where races that were strong on previous maps could also play well. It was very smooth today.
Q: To participate in IEF, you'll have to travel abroad. A: Including the amateurs, we have 5 Koreans going. I hope at least I can make the finals. I originally thought it was just me going, but I later discovered that Bisu will be participating as well. I hope I meet him in the finals. If the Koreans don't win the finals, it'll be very shameful.
Q: Recently, your SPL performance hasn't been too good. A: I've been watching many players from other teams doing well in SPL, so I'm worried about whether or not I can catch up to them. But the individual leagues are starting now, so I hope I can do well in those. I also want to see our team take it to the next level in SPL.
Q: Anything else? A: I hope that teammates of mine who are playing in the afternoon prelims or tomorrow's OSL prelims will do well. I won't be able to see them in person in China, but I'll cheer them on from afar.
Juni
Q: Thoughts on making it into the MSL? A: I feel blessed. Right now, I feel more excited than when I debuted. A few months ago, I wrote my goal in my diary, and in order to make that goal a reality I had to succeed in the prelims. The goal itself is a secret.
Q: The first game was tough from the get-go. A: The first game, I recognized my opponent. He was my practice partner when I had to play against Jaedong. I ended up in a tight situation, but my enemy got anxious, so I won.
Q: How does it feel to play in the morning? A: Getting up early is tiring. I usually wake up at 11 AM, but today I got out of bed especially early. Even though I was a bit uncomfortable, in the morning group everyone had to face that. Now that I'm out of the prelims, I don't feel tired either.
Q: Goal? A: Twice, I've lost in the most important games, so this game I want to win an unconditional victory and get into the MSL to participate in the group selection ceremony.
Q: Anything else? A: On the 31st, my younger sister will be taking an exam; she's a 3rd year at [T/N 安阳女] High School. We're really going through the same type of pressure. I hope she is careful and does well on her test.
Horang2
Q: How do you feel? A: I went in with the mindset of having already earned the right to advance. Now that I have in fact advanced, I hope that the other progamers give it their all too. Right now, I feel leisurely, having fought my way out of the prelims. [T/N wow I already need a check on this.. bad sign]
Q: Is the MSL in a place like your birthplace? A: Yep. But I've never passed the Ro32, so that's not so great. I hope I can get further this time.
Q: This is your first time playing in an individual league following the merging of Hite entus. A: It feels different. The team is different, so I feel like I have to prove my sense of duty for the new team all over again.
Q: How is the atmosphere in the team? A: Excellent. CJ and Hite's players have excellent relations. We're always lively and noisy in the practice house. The atmosphere is really quite good.
Q: Were there any troublesome games? A: When I was 1:1 in the finals of my group, it was pretty tough. But in game 3, I had some good luck, so I managed to win. My opponent seemed to be hurried, so I took the victory.
Q: Tourney goal? A: For starters, getting into the Ro32. But I'm also a Hite entus player, so I aspire to get to the Ro16 or above.
Q: Anything else? A: I hope my teammates can advance too.
PerfectMan
Q: How do you feel? A: Because yesterday there was SPL, I didn't even have time to practice for today's individual league games. But the maps were standard before, so I was confidence. My mindset was good.
Q: This is your first time escaping the prelims. A: I'm still neutral on it. I hope that I can get through more rounds and reach the group selection stage.
Q: Which game was hardest? A: After my first match, it was an hour until my opponent was decided. So when I had to face GoRush, I wasn't warmed up. I was uneasy, but it's good that I played well in games 2 and 3.
Q: It seems that Hwaseung's Protoss is doing well. A: After Coach Ju (Side) arrived, I started playing much better. He's excellent with strategy, and he's considerate of practice partners and A-teamers alike. So our P success is due in large part to him.
Q: On the other hand, T is doing worse. A: We're working hard. Right now, it's just Round 1, so our team will start doing well very soon as long as we end our losing streak.
Q: Are you confident for tomorrow's OSL prelims? A: I'm going to go home to practice soon. If my confidence is good, my practice will be good, and I'm feeling pretty solid right now.
Q: Anything else? A: Our team is 1-3 in SPL, which isn't too great. After we lost to Wemade, our team has taken a step forward. I hope everyone cheers us on!
Hyvaa
Q: How does it feel to fight your way out of the prelims? A: I had lost the SPL game right before the MSL prelims, so my confidence was shaken. This is my first interview after being transferred to STX, but it's in a MSL prelim, so I'm sorry to my team. I'm a little anxious, having not had a winner interview in a long time.
Q: What's changed since your arrival at STX? A: The environment is better. Each race has its own coach, which is highly efficient. We just have to focus on playing SC and give it our all in practice.
Q: Your opponent in the finals of your group was FBH. Which game of that match was the hardest? A: Once I saw the groups, I felt like I would face FBH. FBH beat Light not so long ago. He's a pretty strong player, and getting his kind of success despite entering a coaching position is tough. I don't see him as ACE's FBH; I just see him as FBH, and I practiced and played that way. It ended well.
Q: You want to do well in the individual league, I suppose. A: It was the same way in the prelims too, but I feel like I've really declined a lot. Skill is really the primary thing in being successful. After I got to STX and their excellent practice environment, I'll definitely perform better. I'll play well, not just in the individual leagues but the Proleague as well.
Q: Anything else? A: I didn't know if my 2nd game with FBH was broadcasted or not. I didn't intend to beat him in such early game strategies [T/N unsure]. I lost the first game messily, so in the second game I wanted to dominate. Thus I used a quick strategy. I didn't want to humiliate FBH. I ended up apologizing to him, and I hope he doesn't think too much of our game. I also want to thank STX who drafted me as well as the STX coaches. Recently, my wrist has been sore, and the coaches have been paying close attention to that. I thank them for caring. Our team's players were excellent in practice, but the previous players from STX haven't done so well, so I hope that the rest of our players will succeed. STX fighting!
Frozen
Q: Your thoughts on entering the MSL? A: From the start, I pretty much hadn't made it out of the MSL prelims. I was always the prelim angel. Once I came to STX, I made it out of the prelims on my first try. Our team has a lot of people in the MSL, so I hope to cooperate with everyone.
Q: Were there many people practicing for MSL? A: Yes, and so I helped my teammates practice nonstop. But at the same time I reaped the benefits of playing a lot. So I was able to exercise my movement in practice [T/N ?]
Q: Your eyes seem pretty congested. A: The last game was very disadvantageous. Once I realized my opponent could be Yellow, I practiced TvZ a lot. But Dear ended up advancing as my opponent. After I lost the first game, I redoubled my focus, and I didn't even dare blink. So right now my eyes are incredibly tired.
Q: You didn't end up playing Yellow. A: I don't know when I'll get to play him. I really want to play a game with one of the old guard. It's regrettable that Yellow failed to get to the group finals and play me in the end. But my teammates told me that whether I won or lost versus Yellow, it would be bad, so I guess it's better this way.
Q: You seem to have some sort of fate regarding MSL. A: To begin, I really want to get to the group selection stage and see other players play. The players aren't allowed to view the group selection ceremony, so this time I really want to see it. The group selection ceremony competitions are even more exotic, so that makes me want to see the famous progamers' personalities at that time. Using pressure to make jokes is fun, and it helps expand friend groups. So I'll definitely go to the group selection ceremony and have a share of the fun.
Q: What would you perform there? A: Rock once called me "Talkative Dong Kun" (Frozen's name is Kim Dong Kun), and the team has already started calling me that too. I'm hurt by that nickname, so if I go to the group selection ceremony I'll be low-key.
Leta
Q: Your thoughts on entering the MSL? A: Last time, I was knocked out in the prelims by Sky, so I have a grudge against the prelims. Today's game was also hard, so I'm glad to advance. Recently, I've been losing unacceptably, so today's prelims were a good opportunity to get myself together.
Q: Which game was most difficult today? A: I practiced TvT with 김태영 [T/N who?]. He played really well, surprising me. But I slowly shouldered it [T/N unsure], so I ended up mostly winning.
Q: Today, 6 Hite members advanced, the most of any team. A: The team's mood is outstanding. After our merge, the multiplier effect didn't show itself for a bit. If our team starts playing well, we will be very fearsome. I must work a bit harder to do well; playing this noobishly is something I must apologize to my team for. Since we got the most people past the prelims today, I hope we can start doing better in SPL too.
Q: Do you have ambition for the individual leagues? A: I strive for success, but it's regrettable that up to now I haven't had a brilliant performance in the individual leagues. Even if the fans also feel this way, I think I can do well in the individual league this time.
Q: Goal for this MSL? A: I'll start off by getting to the Ro8. If I get to the Ro8, it'll be a new beginning for me.
Q: Who do you least want to face in the group stages? A: I especially don't want to meet the prelim king Canata. In the MST, he always performs strangely well, so I hope to dodge him.
Q: Anything else? A: I was actually not too confident on whether I could advance. But being able to advance has restored my confidence. I've kept my aspirations toward greater heights in the MSL alive. I hope everyone keeps supporting me.
Lomo
Q: Thoughts on entering the MSL? A: It's very different than what I thought it would be. The prelim system has become much better. I had a good group placement. There were less people, so the probability of advancing rose. But the games were still tough (haha). I've had a long absence from the MSL, so this time I will do well.
Q: Has the pressure decreased in light of the fewer players? A: Yes. I didn't think this way at the start. I originally just saw it as more relaxed. Mong beat Brave, so since the group finals was a TvT, I was confident. [T/N the KR->CN translator actually wildly mistranslated this as Lomo's teammate Brave beating Mong]
Q: You haven't been in an MSL since the Clubday MSL. [T/N which was the previous holder of "worst MSL name award," iirc A: I kept losing at the prelims, which is really regrettable. This time, in order to get into the MSL, I prepared extensively.
Q: Recently, Hwaseung's T has been looking weak. A: Hiya and I are practicing like maniacs. Today, because of the games, I've hardly practiced at all. I wanted to do well in SPL, but the weird thing is that I've always failed to have my wish fulfilled. If two players lose together, as they age they will get worse. I understand how it feels to be last season's "Hwaseung P." (haha) It's not a problem, though. Once I break out of my win streak, it'll be all good.
Q: It seems that you didn't practice much for the prelims? A: Yesterday, I had SPL. After SPL ended, I concentrated on practice for a while.
Q: Anything else? A: I hope that our team's members who have been eliminated can pull themselves together and that those who haven't played yet do well. I'll work hard to show everyone a new Hwaseung T.
It's amazing how Stork can play so well with seemingly so little practice. One shudders to imagine how good he might be if he actually practiced like crazy...
I think Stork is just being honest about his practice routine.
How many players out there actually practice like a whore 24/7?
I know there are couple out there like CuteAngel and Canata, who never make it anywhere, and there is probably Flash and Jaedong as well...
I dunno, I think Stork is just not very motivated in general right now. Unlike Jaedong, Stork realizes that his team isn't very good, isn't trying to hide it and instead try to focus on what he CAN get, like the individual league. Jaedong is trying pretty hard to cover both bases, despite having a tougher job than Stork.
I remember one of the things that Stork was envious about the other three members of the Bisu/Jaedong/Flash/Stork group was their salary...umm...how much is Stork getting paid really? He almost switched team in fact.
Yep - Stork has a bad reputation for not being a hard worker, and it still persists today? his natural talent ain't enough to overcome a lack of discipline.
Stork has always been one of the best players when it comes to having a 'natural' grip on the game. His lowish APM and lack of practise contrast with his great results, and he's just being honest here.
On October 28 2010 16:59 darktreb wrote: Stork being stork
And yet people wonder why this clown doesn't do better
Actually this is very true, Stork is quite possibly the best player out there but he constantly does really weird shit that only sometimes works because he is so incredibly good. If he instead stopped clowning around he would win a hell of a lot more.
maybe some distraction from bw will make stork ball's grow back , and he going just pure instinct will show again he is the best (btw u know he has i think the smallest apm from the s players ? )
On October 28 2010 21:40 konadora wrote: he plays WoW he watches one piece he plays cellphone games but breezes through MSL prelims anyway and he's honest in his interviews
I'm pretty sure he still practices a ton, even if it's less than what most other koreans do. It's dubious if the extra time really helps in getting better, at least it doesn't suit everyone.
I don't like it that Stork isn't playing to his full potential, but I can't complain because I do things exactly the same way. C'mon this guy is awesome: a slacker like us who still manages to rape face. Refreshing change from the other game playing robots.
This is almost as good as that interview in last year's WCG Korea, where Stork was talking about One Piece and saying, "yeah, I'm going to lose to Jaedong." Then he beat Jaedong. Stork is awesome.
On October 28 2010 21:40 konadora wrote: he plays WoW he watches one piece he plays cellphone games but breezes through MSL prelims anyway and he's honest in his interviews
Waaaaaait, Stork, the mighty Song Byung Gooo, is watching One Piece too? Oh my... he has pretty good taste. =3 But don't waste your time on WoW, you silly lazy silver magnet.
haha Stork is awesome!@!! I always liked Stork... It seems like Bisu and Stork kinda fell a ton after losing to Jaedong in WCG Grand Finals last year... hope to see y'all do as well as you used to soon!!!
On October 28 2010 13:48 dukethegold wrote: I think Stork is just being honest about his practice routine.
How many players out there actually practice like a whore 24/7?
I know there are couple out there like CuteAngel and Canata, who never make it anywhere, and there is probably Flash and Jaedong as well...
I dunno, I think Stork is just not very motivated in general right now. Unlike Jaedong, Stork realizes that his team isn't very good, isn't trying to hide it and instead try to focus on what he CAN get, like the individual league. Jaedong is trying pretty hard to cover both bases, despite having a tougher job than Stork.
I remember one of the things that Stork was envious about the other three members of the Bisu/Jaedong/Flash/Stork group was their salary...umm...how much is Stork getting paid really? He almost switched team in fact.
Every progamer practices for 10 hours, that's the standard practice regime on every team. It's just this is the prelims, so a player as good as stork could breeze his way through without trying, especially cause he had an easy group and 2 terrans to face. Once you get to the Ro32 and Ro16 there isn't a single player that won't practice relentlessly for their match
On October 28 2010 14:41 FirstProbe wrote: Sorry, but this guy is an arrogant ass. He's pretty racist as well. I hate this guy with a passion.
User was warned for this post
"this guy" lmao, this guy is one of the best protoss of all time, and i think he was joking.. and why wasnt he banned ? only warning for this... lame!
He's quite confident, and he makes a lot of jokes that are in bad taste, but he's definitely not a racist. I hope your impression of him isn't formed entirely from amateur translations of casual interviews.
Jangbi: Byung Goo-hyung, teach me how to beat Jaedong. Teach me PvZ! Stork looks up from his iPhone
Stork: Sure bibi. You have to put the wall in front of the peashooters to stop Z from breaking into your base.
Jangbi: Cannons right? I know this already.
Stork: Remember, you need to collect as much resources as possible! Don't skimp on that apm. Click as many suns as possible. Try to go econ style if you scout late enemies. Make more sunflowers!
Jangbi: Sunflowers?
Stork: Mines are also good against Z, although they aren't always used.
Jangbi: I don't play Terran... Stork does not appear to be listening
Stork: Remember, they have to get through your wall before they break into your base, so keep building more blockages!
Jangbi: Hyung, what exactly are you talking about?
Stork: PvZ duh. Now excuse me, I've gotta finish this game right up. Stork turns back to his iPhone
Stork is amazing. He became my favourite player because of his play style before I knew anything about him, but the more I learn the more I like. He drinks, he plays other video games, and he has the lowest APM of any contender.
On October 28 2010 17:19 Emon_ wrote: Why should he practice? He's been around since 2006, pretty sure he knows an opening or two by now.
He's been around since 2004 (took a game off Savior that year!). He was even in a couple OSL Ro16s in 2005. He owns the record for the most OSL Ro16 appearances. And if he wins either the OSL or MSL, he'll be the oldest player ever to do so. He is forever awesome; he is Stork.
Perfectman: Q: Are you confident for tomorrow's OSL prelims? A: I'm going to go home to practice soon. If my confidence is good, my practice will be good, and I'm feeling pretty solid right now
interesting that teams don't let the players view the group selection ceremonies, you'd think seeing them would be motivation to get to them in the future
lomo looks fulll of fear ...stork knows he will get really far with these maps he always has a lot of "distractions" hahaha if he has any kind of casting, presenting skills he will end up in a show in a couple of years...but for now STORK fighting!
Haha "like maniacs". You know what should happen? HiyA should stop failing, Lomo should be more cute, Jesus should return, and Perfectman should be perfect. Then along with Jaedong stuff would be awesome.
On October 29 2010 09:06 sArite_nite wrote: Jangbi: Byung Goo-hyung, teach me how to beat Jaedong. Teach me PvZ! Stork looks up from his iPhone
Stork: Sure bibi. You have to put the wall in front of the peashooters to stop Z from breaking into your base.
Jangbi: Cannons right? I know this already.
Stork: Remember, you need to collect as much resources as possible! Don't skimp on that apm. Click as many suns as possible. Try to go econ style if you scout late enemies. Make more sunflowers!
Jangbi: Sunflowers?
Stork: Mines are also good against Z, although they aren't always used.
Jangbi: I don't play Terran... Stork does not appear to be listening
Stork: Remember, they have to get through your wall before they break into your base, so keep building more blockages!
Jangbi: Hyung, what exactly are you talking about?
Stork: PvZ duh. Now excuse me, I've gotta finish this game right up. Stork turns back to his iPhone
On October 29 2010 09:21 Crisium wrote: Stork is amazing. He became my favourite player because of his play style before I knew anything about him, but the more I learn the more I like. He drinks, he plays other video games, and he has the lowest APM of any contender.
On October 28 2010 17:19 Emon_ wrote: Why should he practice? He's been around since 2006, pretty sure he knows an opening or two by now.
He's been around since 2004 (took a game off Savior that year!). He was even in a couple OSL Ro16s in 2005. He owns the record for the most OSL Ro16 appearances. And if he wins either the OSL or MSL, he'll be the oldest player ever to do so. He is forever awesome; he is Stork.
Not to mention that he has a girlfriend too! AND he works out and has a sexy body!
EPT
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