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[Interview] SWL R4 SKT vs Oz 3-20-2011

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]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-20 22:35:38
March 20 2011 21:05 GMT
#1
And the winners are...

SKT!


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- Thoughts on guaranteeing your team's advancing to the postseason?
(T)Fantasy: Yesterday Khan lost, so we had to win to qualify for the playoffs; it was a must-win situation. When it was 3-0, I thought we could comfortably win. But I became extremely nervous as the match progressed to Ace. Thank God that s2 won.
(Z)s2: I'm really happy that I personally pushed our team into the playoffs. But of course this isn't the end; our final goal is to win at GwangAhnRi.

- You suddenly began playing much stronger during the second half of the season (T/N perhaps they're referring the WL season, i.e. R4 as opposed to R3?)
Fantasy: It wasn't really that I ran into really strong players at the beginning, but I didn't really have a chance to show my strength. Right now I'm just starting to play comfortably, but Winner's League is over. But that's ok; the playoffs remain. There, I'll recover what I deserve and win the championship.

- Today you were very important to your team, but during the season as a whole, are you a bit disappointed?
s2: Actually I'd already decided a goal, but because I haven't been sent out much, I haven't been able to reach my goal. But it's not over yet, so I'll reach my goal during the postseason.

- Why haven't you been sent out much? (T/N interviewer is a jerk )
s2: I've been practicing hard, but things haven't been going as well as I wanted. I always want to play well, and work very hard, so please believe in me!

- You overcame some build order disadvantages to 3-kill.
Fantasy: Though I was at a slight disadvantage in the openings, it was small enough that it didn't really matter to me. The 3rd set was actually pretty bad, but I just told myself that as long as I didn't lose the island expansion I would be fine.

- Did you expect (P)Dear to come out the 2nd match?
Fantasy: I heard his PvT was very strong. Yesterday he also appeared in the MSL (T/N actually MST), and my teammate (T/N probably s2?) gave me a report, so I made some preparations. Though I didn't play all that cleanly, I fortunately still won.

- Did you think the match was really easy when you were up 3:0?
Fantasy: Not at all; I was alert the whole time, because I really hate losing. (Z)Jaedong played a little better (T/N lolol). I feel like if I practice hard, I should be able to beat him in the future.

- How were you feeling after being reverse 3-killed right after?
Fantasy: Though (P)Bisu lost, I trusted in the skills of our remaining two Zergs. Today we saw that even if our Zergs have mirror builds, they can get an advantage. I think they can do even better.
s2: To be honest, from anyone's point of view, it looked like Jaedong would all-kill. But I practiced very hard, and everyone believed in me, so I thought I could win. Originally in my heart I had felt like I was a cut below Jaedong, but my teammates' trust gave me confidence. I was also helped by the experience of my last win against him.

- We haven't seen you finish a match in a long time.
s2: It's probably been a year; last time I won the Ace match, I remember it was also against Jaedong. That kind of feeling came back to me; it's even better than just beating their best player.

- Your team has faith in your ZvZ.
s2: They charged me with practicing for the last map, so I felt the trust my team placed in me.

- Your first postseason opponent will be Hite.
Fantasy: We have too many memories of losing to Hite, so we will definitely get revenge. We'll practice very hard and get the win.
s2: We worked very hard to make the playoffs; after we beat Hite and Hwaseung, we'll run into KT again, so we need to take advantage of this opportunity (T/N cocky!). Not just I, but the whole team will work very hard.

- Last words?
Fantasy: Last match, I lost in the 1st set, letting down my coach and sponsor. But this feeling of guilt made me play well today. Recently Coach Oov's neck has been hurting, and he couldn't come to the match today; I hope he can get better soon.
s2: First, I'd like to thank the coaches who put their faith in me to act as the ace. During practice, (Z)Hyuk hyung taught me about situations just like the last one, so thanks to him I was able to win. Today Hyuk almost won; it's too bad. After I won, he was as happy as if he won, so I'm really thankful, and I hope he plays well too. I'd also like to thank the other teammates who gladly helped me.
Finally, yesterday was my mom's birthday; when I called to celebrate with her, I told her I'd make my MSL appearance a present for her. But I didn't advance, so I'm really sorry. Today I won, so I hope you can be understanding of my 1 day late present. When I go on vacation, I'll bring good food home. Mother, I love you.

Some goodies from Spica:
On March 21 2011 07:11 Spica wrote:
During that time, a "T1 Zerg" has rose to the surface again. SK Telecom’s Zerg line who has been unable to shake off their slump, has finally rescued their team from falling into danger, and have been reborn from an ugly duckling to a swan. [T/N: This analogy, words can’t describe how cringeworthy it is… How does DES hire their interviewers? “The more rude you are, the higher you go!”]

Btw, important, or not so important news to OZ fans: BackHo is back. Dat's right.

Pictorical evidence: + Show Spoiler +
As seen here, harassing Sky.

BackHo: *Grabs Sky* "Sky, don't get too eager now. You know that you'll never be a good Protoss as me."
Sky: "Alright, alright then!! Just let go of me!!!"
BackHo: "Know your place, boy." *Lets go of him*

[image loading]

BackHo: "Sky, you may be safe for now, but know that I'm always watching you... Always."
Sky: "Yeah yeah-" *Grumbles*

Also seen here. He seriously needs to get more sleep...

[image loading]

Also, obligatory Fantasy 100 Proleague wins award pic.

[image loading]

Fantasy: *Thinking to himself* "Must... Resist.... Urge..... To do..... Toothy grin......"



Source http://sc.plu.cn/note/2011-03-20/25889.html
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DarkPlasmaBall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States44260 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-20 21:10:29
March 20 2011 21:09 GMT
#2
This was a crazy match... and I'm super happy SKT won

The interviewer(s) are always mean to Fantasy lol. Way to go, Fantasy and s2!

Thanks for the translation!
"There is nothing more satisfying than looking at a crowd of people and helping them get what I love." ~Day[9] Daily #100
Kipsate
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Netherlands45349 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-20 21:39:27
March 20 2011 21:10 GMT
#3
I hate s2, thats all I have to say, Jaedong was so close to a goddamn RAK.

On the other hand, I loved Fantasy his play, it looked so solid. thanks for the interview.
WriterXiao8~~
Ecrilon
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
501 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-20 21:17:35
March 20 2011 21:17 GMT
#4
On March 21 2011 06:10 Kipsate wrote:
I hate s2, thats all I have to see, Jaedong was so close to a goddamn RAK.

On the other hand, I loved Fantasy his play, it looked so solid. thanks for the interview.

I hate Jaedong. How dare he deny Fantasy's AK.
Oh and also Hiya, because last time he denied Bisu's AK.
There is but one truth.
infinity2k9
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United Kingdom2397 Posts
March 20 2011 21:17 GMT
#5
A little better lol.
deafhobbit
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States828 Posts
March 20 2011 21:22 GMT
#6
Wait, so is there a WL finals again? I know there was one last year, but i thought this year there was just going to be the PL finals after round 6.
I cheer for underdogs and Flash
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
March 20 2011 21:29 GMT
#7
I hate ZvZ because it's so freaking unstable.
Only a player at the MAXIMUM of his micro ability can be stable at it (and the only one who could do this was Jaedong himself)

when you fall at least somewhat behind in it, it turns into the one-battle shit
PvP and TvT you can't lose because of losing 1 battle, or more exactly, you can prevent the game from coming down to 1 battle's outcome. In ZvZ you CAN'T.

Conclusion - Z is underpowered even because of ZvZ. That's the whole paradox. LOL.

User was temp banned for this post.
For the Swarm!!! Jaedong & Neo_G.Soulkey fan.
DarkMatter_
Profile Joined January 2010
Canada1774 Posts
March 20 2011 21:44 GMT
#8
Meh, would've been so much better to have a JD interview here.
]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
March 20 2011 21:47 GMT
#9
On March 21 2011 06:22 deafhobbit wrote:
Wait, so is there a WL finals again? I know there was one last year, but i thought this year there was just going to be the PL finals after round 6.


Yep, there's WL finals.

On March 21 2011 06:44 DarkMatter_ wrote:
Meh, would've been so much better to have a JD interview here.


agreed... :/
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Lightningbullet
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States507 Posts
March 20 2011 21:50 GMT
#10
(Z)s2 saves the day! WOOHOO! And (T)Fantasy almost AKed
BoxeR is AWESOME!!!!//Proud 2nd Member of the BW>SC2 club.
_Quasar_
Profile Joined October 2010
Russian Federation4405 Posts
March 20 2011 21:54 GMT
#11
Oz revenge them in the playoffs please!! Though in their current state they are more likely to be killed by hite instead
For the Swarm!!! Jaedong & Neo_G.Soulkey fan.
Ecrilon
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
501 Posts
March 20 2011 22:04 GMT
#12
On March 21 2011 06:44 DarkMatter_ wrote:
Meh, would've been so much better to have a JDBisu interview here.

It was a legitimate win.
There is but one truth.
kamikami
Profile Joined November 2010
France1057 Posts
March 20 2011 22:06 GMT
#13
On March 21 2011 06:29 _Quasar_ wrote:
I hate ZvZ because it's so freaking unstable.
Only a player at the MAXIMUM of his micro ability can be stable at it (and the only one who could do this was Jaedong himself)

when you fall at least somewhat behind in it, it turns into the one-battle shit
PvP and TvT you can't lose because of losing 1 battle, or more exactly, you can prevent the game from coming down to 1 battle's outcome. In ZvZ you CAN'T.

Conclusion - Z is underpowered even because of ZvZ. That's the whole paradox. LOL.


Oh my god, so how's about ZvP ? Zerg is "stable" and Protoss is "unstable" in that MU lol. And in PvP you lose because of losing 1 battle too (unless it's very late in the game, ZvZ is worse because it has no late game lol).
Khassar de Templari
Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-20 22:12:33
March 20 2011 22:11 GMT
#14
On March 21 2011 06:44 DarkMatter_ wrote:
Meh, would've been so much better to have a JD Frotoss interview here.

Fixed.

Anyway, oh damn, you beat me to the SKT interview! I just started on it, but luckily I checked and your translation was already there. About that interviewer though- in the DES version's prologue they always do, they said:

During that time, a "T1 Zerg" has rose to the surface again. SK Telecom’s Zerg line who has been unable to shake off their slump, has finally rescued their team from falling into danger, and have been reborn from an ugly duckling to a swan. [T/N: This analogy, words can’t describe how cringeworthy it is… How does DES hire their interviewers? “The more rude you are, the higher you go!”]

I think that all of the interviewers are sadists.

I'm stoked that SKT has made it to the playoffs, and maybe I'll have a bit more faith in s2 in the future. He's definitely better than Soo though. And cool, s2's mom's birthday is on the same day as Crazy-Hydra's! Hopefully Fantasy will do better in the playoffs, and that Bisu will get a win soon. Thanks for the translation; you kept much of the flow from the original Korean interview! Nice work!

Btw, important, or not so important news to OZ fans: BackHo is back. Dat's right.

Pictorical evidence: + Show Spoiler +
As seen here, harassing Sky.

BackHo: *Grabs Sky* "Sky, don't get too eager now. You know that you'll never be a good Protoss as me."
Sky: "Alright, alright then!! Just let go of me!!!"
BackHo: "Know your place, boy." *Lets go of him*

[image loading]

BackHo: "Sky, you may be safe for now, but know that I'm always watching you... Always."
Sky: "Yeah yeah-" *Grumbles*

Also seen here. He seriously needs to get more sleep...

[image loading]

Also, obligatory Fantasy 100 Proleague wins award pic.

[image loading]

Fantasy: *Thinking to himself* "Must... Resist.... Urge..... To do..... Toothy grin......"
How to pronounce the name: "SPY-ka" | Proud to share the same birthday with Shin (神) Dong Won and the almighty BoxeR | 리쌍도 나무에서 떨어진다. | To YellOw: "2位じゃダメなんですか?" ㅋㅋㅋ | Rest in peace, Violet. 08/23/12
MoonBear
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Straight outta Johto18973 Posts
March 20 2011 22:30 GMT
#15
Thanks for the interview! Also thanks to Spica for the pictures and captions. They always make me giggle.
ModeratorA dream. Do you have one that has cursed you like that? Or maybe... a wish?
]343[
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States10328 Posts
March 20 2011 22:36 GMT
#16
On March 21 2011 07:11 Spica wrote:Thanks for the translation; you kept much of the flow from the original Korean interview! Nice work!


Cool! I'll attribute that to luck and a good Kor->Chn translation and thanks for the DES blurb / pics; I put them in the OP.
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BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19231 Posts
March 20 2011 22:38 GMT
#17
Woot S2! I wish Hyuk won though. GJ Fantasy. One step closer to FBB.
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Grobyc
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Canada18410 Posts
March 20 2011 22:44 GMT
#18
Last night was pretty crazy. I've been looking forward to the interview, thanks.
If you watch Godzilla backwards it's about a benevolent lizard who helps rebuild a city and then moonwalks into the ocean.
trexbqs
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia1731 Posts
March 20 2011 23:10 GMT
#19
thank you for translating. i'm really appreciate it :D

s2 lately play very well and poor Hyuk. I wish he will win.
congrats SKT and thank you fantasy and s2 :D
Learn,live and love it.
PineappleLumpsToss
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand2434 Posts
March 21 2011 00:11 GMT
#20
Thanks for the translation.

Times have been tough for SKT over the last two rounds, but maybe, just maybe there are signs there that people are returning to form. We really need BeSt to sort himself out, but I was impressed with both our Zergs yesterday - Hyuk's muta micro was very good, and s2 was so clutch against a rampant JD.
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