EPTI found this interview on http://www.rush-time.net ( one of the best french RTS sites ) It was done by Aleph, thx to him.
Aleph : Ok i won't introduce you in details Bertrand Grospellier 24, professional gamer in korea if i'm right. You are currently leaving broodwar. Is it for poker or for another reason ?
Elky : In fact there is many reasons, i'm a progamer for more than 3 yrs now and my motivation isn't really the sameas before, it has become impossible to train enough to stay at top level, i'd rather spend my time in a diffrent way. And honestly poker is a much more lucrative hobby and in a way is like a new challenge for me.
Aleph : Much more lucrative for a player of your skill level isn't it ? You do not worry about the danger of becoming gambling-addicted ?
Elky : No, i'm a natural born gamer [ i coun't find better translation for "un joueur dans l'âme", litteraly it is " a gamer in the soul " ] so it's not a problem for me.
Aleph : Ok then good luck, you already have a prize-list/carreer in poker ?
Elky : Not much for the moment exept "Pokerstar progamer challenge" [http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=22550]
but i hope i can make my prize-list bigger in february and march as i will compete at the EPT in France and Austria.
Aleph : goodluck for this
So how will things be going for you now ? Will you stay in Korea ?Elky : For the moment yes, AMD wants to make a new contract with me for exibitions and events but i'm planning on traveling a lot.
Aleph : Wow that's a nice deal they are offering you
, you will have a good time :D. So in fact you are saying goodbye to the Broodwar community. What were the best moments you remember about your progaming carrier ?Elky : my 2nd place at WCG 2001 and the final vs Boxer and all my starleague appearances will definitely be my best memories. I thank all the french broodwar community for it's support all along my career.
Aleph : I think it has supported you well even if we miss you since you went to korea ^^. Last important question for Kenshin, Aspeak, Bundy , IIIce and Kymzen : will you play WCG 2005 ?
Elky : I think i will.
Aleph : They will be dissapointed
It was quick but full of info. Any shoutouts or a few words to conclude ?Elky : I would like to say that Starcraft is a great game which has given me a lot and i will keep my passion for sc. I hope i have represented france the best way i could and maybe i will comeback to it someday ~
Aleph : Thanks, see you soon
interview by aleph ( again a big, big THX to him ) / translation by chapfou
exact link to original french version ( includes a nice pic of elky and his GF ^_^ ) : http://www.rush-time.net/comment_article.php?id=108
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