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[Interview] MSL Semi-Final Day2 Winner

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doothegee
Profile Joined December 2009
Korea (South)3011 Posts
February 12 2011 12:21 GMT
#1
(Z)Hydra
"I'm so happy I can't believe it"
[image loading]

- Feelings on your first final?
▲ I'm so happy I can't describe it. I think I'll feel it when I return to the house and my teammates congratulate me. I can't believe it a single bit of it right now because I'm so happy.

- You beat (Z)Jaedong, the best ZvZer.
▲ I only practiced with my teammates, and I focused more on my play rather than how Jaedong was going to play. I wasn't more nervous that Jaedong was my opponent.

- You dominated from the first game.
▲ I took a safe build to show that I didn't fall behind in pure skill. I tried to make the game into a Mutalisk fight.

- You beat your opponent in Mutalisk micro in the first two sets.
▲ The Muta fights started without much trouble, and I think I won easily because Jaedong came out very aggressively. I think it's easier to play on the defense.

- You also showed aggressive play near the end.
▲ I thought that I could end it then and there, so I pushed aggressively, and it worked.

- Did you sense the hidden hatchery in Game 3?
▲ I saw his base with the Overlord, but I didn't see a Hatchery at his natural, so I suspected it. But I think I lost because I tried to make too many Drones. I thought I had almost won, but unfortunately I lost.

- What did you think when you were up 2:0?
▲ Every time I started to get other thoughts, I tried to focus. I concentrated, thinking that it wasn't over yet.

- You got caught up to 2:2 in a heartbeat - what did you think?
▲ It was okay until it was 2:1, but before Game 5 I thought "This is it, so focus". No other thoughts came to mind..

- Is it harder to micro Zerglings compared to Mutalisks?
▲ Usually I think that my Zerglings and Mutalisks are the strongest, but I think Jaedong used his Zerglings exceptionally well today, so if people think so, that must be why.

- Did you prepare the build in Game 5?
▲ I felt that I needed to use my planned build in order to not have regrets. I debated on it right up to the start of the game, but I played thinking to play as I planned. When I was practicing, I thought "If it goes to Game 5, I'll win" and therefore I could be confident in my play.

- You're playing (Z)great in the final.
▲ I thought that (Z)ZerO would advance, so I was a little surprised when I saw the results. I don't have any particular thoughts, just that I must win.

- (Z)great likes using Hive tech units.
▲ That's his style, so I think I must play him to understand his play. Even if it goes to Hive tech, I'm confident that I will win.

- Your ZvZ has been outstanding lately.
▲ I was always confident in it, but I used to get unlucky and my games wouldn't work out well. I practiced a lot after R1 of SPL, and I think it's paying off.

- Your loss in Game 3 was the first of your MSL.
▲ When it was 2:0 I thought "I can get to the final without any losses", but because the record is no more, it doesn't bother me.

- Thoughts on the final?
▲ I have a week left, and I'm just going to practice like I always do. I think I can easily win if I do that, so I don't need to go through any special training. I'll practice well.

- Your team has a Winners League game between now and the final.
▲ If it's my turn, I'll play.

- Final words?
▲ I want to thank our Zergs (Z)SonGDuri, (Z)minoR, (Z)Where, (Z)Cola, and (Z)Orion, and ask them to help me during the final too. The fans are the biggest driving force behind my play, and if they cheer for me during the final I promise to repay them with a victory.
웅진 멘쓰즈
DeseaseR
Profile Joined October 2010
46 Posts
February 12 2011 12:33 GMT
#2
if he took out Jaedong he must win!! nooo JD T.T
Lurking Since 2007
Invictus
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Singapore2697 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-12 12:35:54
February 12 2011 12:35 GMT
#3
Lee Jae Dong

Hydra has been pretty beastly though, lets just hope its isnt a one time fluke but he will continue to grow to solidly take the spot of the number 2 zerg

Jaedong needs to sharpen his edge though :/

EDIT: thanks for the interview!
Lee Jaedong Fighting!
Ryo
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
8787 Posts
February 12 2011 12:44 GMT
#4
Hydra is definitely the favorite in the final but I wouldn't be surprised if Great wins.
영원히 엠비씨게임 히어로 팬.
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
February 12 2011 12:47 GMT
#5
On February 12 2011 21:33 DeseaseR wrote:
if he took out Jaedong he must win!! nooo JD T.T

This MSL is a massive disproval of such thoughts LOL

I mean:
"Oh noes Stork took out Bisu he must win MSL"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes ZerO took out Stork he must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes! Hydra beat JD! He must win!"
in the finals.... guess what? XDDDDDDDDD
For the Swarm!!! Jaedong & Neo_G.Soulkey fan.
aimaimaim
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Philippines2167 Posts
February 12 2011 12:52 GMT
#6
On February 12 2011 21:47 _Quasar_ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 12 2011 21:33 DeseaseR wrote:
if he took out Jaedong he must win!! nooo JD T.T

This MSL is a massive disproval of such thoughts LOL

I mean:
"Oh noes Stork took out Bisu he must win MSL"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes ZerO took out Stork he must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes! Hydra beat JD! He must win!"
in the finals.... guess what? XDDDDDDDDD


sooo sad but .. TRUE ..

damn it .. These Individuals are starting to piss me off .. none of players i want to win won .. might as well jinx it ..

GOGOGO HYDRA! /jinx
Religion is a dying idea .. || 'E-sport' outside Korea are nerds who wants to feel like rockstars. || I'm not gonna fuck with trolls on General Forum ever again .. FUCK!
bokchoi
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Korea (South)9498 Posts
February 12 2011 13:13 GMT
#7
What the fuck Jaedong? This was your MSL for the taking. Looks like JD never getting a Golden Badge :[
red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
February 12 2011 13:19 GMT
#8
Congratulations to hydra. HvZ is officially the new JvZ.
lastreason
Profile Joined May 2010
Romania250 Posts
February 12 2011 13:25 GMT
#9
yea " quarterfinals and final of my dreams zvz , great vs hydra , who cares of a final jaedong vs stork , this so much better " yea sure , i feel like this zvz's didn't do good to the bw scene , imagine how much more fans there would have been if stork and jaedong would have played the final , but gg to great and hydra
e_i_pi_1_0
Profile Joined September 2009
933 Posts
February 12 2011 13:28 GMT
#10
On February 12 2011 22:13 bokchoi wrote:
What the fuck Jaedong? This was your MSL for the taking. Looks like JD never getting a Golden Badge :[


I swear, I think there's a jinx that no Z after sAviOr is ever getting a Golden Badge or something, or that no Z will have a chance of tying Nada, not to mention the double silver when dual leaguing.

Thanks for the translation. I am not happy about the result (HUGE understatement), but congrats to Hydra.
Jaedong and Hwaseung Oz fan.
Caos2
Profile Joined November 2008
United States1728 Posts
February 12 2011 14:03 GMT
#11
After winning the first Korean Air OSL, Effort will now claim this MSL?

Thanks for the translation!
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
February 12 2011 14:16 GMT
#12
Neo-Effort will win the MSL, then retire.
ॐ
Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
February 12 2011 14:23 GMT
#13
The starcraft gods really don't want NaDa's record to be matched/beaten.

Anywho, congrats to Hydra!
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.
naneri
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
Kyrgyzstan165 Posts
February 12 2011 14:36 GMT
#14
This MSL is a massive disproval of such thoughts LOL

I mean:
"Oh noes Stork took out Bisu he must win MSL"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes ZerO took out Stork he must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes! Hydra beat JD! He must win!"
in the finals.... guess what? XDDDDDDDDD


"Oh noes Classic and SSak took out Flash they must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"
High APM is when your marine gets 3 stim packs instead of one.
aimaimaim
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Philippines2167 Posts
February 12 2011 14:41 GMT
#15
On February 12 2011 23:36 naneri wrote:
Show nested quote +
This MSL is a massive disproval of such thoughts LOL

I mean:
"Oh noes Stork took out Bisu he must win MSL"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes ZerO took out Stork he must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"

Then:
"Oh noes! Hydra beat JD! He must win!"
in the finals.... guess what? XDDDDDDDDD


"Oh noes Classic and SSak took out Flash they must win this!"
in the next round:
"OH SHI----"



nope .. i never thought of them to take it all .. it was BO1, but Classic was really surprising though :D
Religion is a dying idea .. || 'E-sport' outside Korea are nerds who wants to feel like rockstars. || I'm not gonna fuck with trolls on General Forum ever again .. FUCK!
Black[CAT]
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Malaysia2589 Posts
February 12 2011 15:08 GMT
#16
What if we are watching right now, the slow descent of Jaedong from the top?
Like some people said, he doesnt seem to have his deathstare...
You mean ESPORTS isnt a synonym for SC2? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -Proud owner of a Filco Majestouch 2 with Cherry Blue Switches- BW or SC2? Why not both?
C[SCL]
Profile Joined April 2009
Philippines576 Posts
February 12 2011 15:13 GMT
#17
Couldn't have imagined seeing Hydra or great have a shot at being a champion. But its nice to see someone other than JD and Flash win so..
BISU FAN FOREVER|Really fan.. really.|Flash, please get all the golds. k thx
white_horse
Profile Joined July 2010
1019 Posts
February 12 2011 15:23 GMT
#18
these finals are going to be great
Translator
Black[CAT]
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Malaysia2589 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-12 15:26:53
February 12 2011 15:26 GMT
#19
On February 13 2011 00:23 white_horse wrote:
these finals are going to be great


Lol pun
You mean ESPORTS isnt a synonym for SC2? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ -Proud owner of a Filco Majestouch 2 with Cherry Blue Switches- BW or SC2? Why not both?
Malinor
Profile Joined November 2008
Germany4733 Posts
February 12 2011 15:31 GMT
#20
Interview of a winner, short, precise and confident.

Let's see if we get a nice Effort replacement. The scene would need some new blood at the very top.
"Withstand. Suffer. Live as you must now live. There will, one day, be answer to this." ||| "A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come."
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