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[Interview] Effort on receiving week1 MVP

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rotinegg
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States1719 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-06 15:06:38
December 06 2011 15:01 GMT
#1
CJ's (Z)EffOrt "Seriously? I won the MVP?"

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"I was already happy going on a 2-win-streak, and this is just the cherry on top. Seriously though, did I really win the weekly MVP?"

We could hear the excitement in his voice over the phone. He still seemed to be trying to wrap his head around the fact that he played his first broadcasted match in a year and a half, and seemed genuinely perplexed that he won the MVP. In his questioning whether he really won the award, there was a sense of genuine happiness but at the same time he seemed dissatisfied by how the games actually panned out.

"Of course I'm happy, but I just can't believe it. I was not happy with how I played in those games. It's pretty obvious that neither game was a clean victory. My games with (Z)hyvaa and (T)Iris were pretty much the worst. Why did I win the MVP again (laughs)?"

Effort said he was excited to hear his name in the lineup [before CJ's first match]. He was giddy with the thought of meetings his fans for the first time in a long while, but also pressure to perform. He had trouble sleeping due to the pressure. His heart grew heavy knowing that his fans' expectations were high; he knew he had to win, and that it had to be a crushing victory at that.

To add to his misery, Effort had to play a ZvZ when he prepared for ZvP. Effort had only prepared to play against a Protoss because the map 'Outlier' was universally deemed to favor Protoss. However, STX Soul must have thought the same thing, because they sent out Hyvaa to snipe whichever Protoss that CJ would send out. Effort was now confronted with a ZvZ all of the sudden.

"I just sat there in the booth and felt the pressure wash over me. I really didn't know what to do (laughs). I would have felt less nervous if my opponent had kept his cool, but he seemed even more nervous, and our combined nervousness just overwhelmed me as my mind went blank. For some odd reason I have a habit of becoming more nervous if the opponent is nervous. I don't even remember how I played that game (laughs)."

Effort said that his muta micro was terrible in his match against hyvaa on the 26th and cringed. He said that, "It's hard to adjust to the new LCD monitors". He said he genuinely felt that his muta micro was not MVP-worthy and contemplated turning down the award.

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"You know and I know that the muta micro was less than stellar (laughs). My guess is they just gave me the award because I won both games upon returning (laughs). If they had just looked at the games themselves I wouldn't have even come close to winning the MVP award (laughs)."

Effort said his first zergling battle in a long time gave him a jolt of excitement. He said that he was reminded of why he loves ZvZ when the lings started hitting each other: the rush that he gets from such battles is what distinguishes the match-up for him. He often lost in ZvZ's upon his debut, but now he says there is a sense of thrill that he can't get from the other match-ups, showing his confidence in ZvZ.

"My number one priority is to adjust to these new LCD monitors (laughs). That way I can show my muta micro off to my fans like I did during my prime. Next week, if I were to win the MVP again, I hope to have a game that I can point to and say 'Yeah that's pretty much why I got this award.' In order to do that, I should practice harder, right?"

Although Effort was quite timid during the interview, he said to expect great things from CJ's next match against Samsung KHAN at WCG. He said because the team went 3:0 twice in a row, the atmosphere is at an all-time high, and he thinks he will be able to perform well against such a Protoss-heavy team.

"I want to win the weekly MVP a couple more times so I can become the MVP of round 1 (laughs). I want my return to be perceived as a great success. I will try my best to make it that way, so please look out for me."

Source: Daily E-sports
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MuK_x
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
743 Posts
December 06 2011 15:02 GMT
#2
yes effort yes!

you should win more matches for my FPL~~
IdrA "TT1 actually fucked up and didn't see the hatchery,so im at a really big advantage right now,assuming he reacts intelligently which is not something you should assume with TT1"
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66363 Posts
December 06 2011 15:19 GMT
#3
woo effort~
POGGERS
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
December 06 2011 15:42 GMT
#4
yeaaa ♥
beep boop
DyEnasTy
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States3714 Posts
December 06 2011 15:45 GMT
#5
EffOrt is so awesome!
Much better to die an awesome Terran than to live as a magic wielding fairy or a mindless sac of biological goop. -Manifesto7
Boundz(DarKo)
Profile Joined March 2009
5311 Posts
December 06 2011 15:49 GMT
#6
The game vs Iris made him deserve this alone.
trexbqs
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia1731 Posts
December 06 2011 15:56 GMT
#7
Congrats effort

Thanks for translating. I'm really appreciate it.
Learn,live and love it.
TORTOISE
Profile Joined December 2010
United States515 Posts
December 06 2011 16:01 GMT
#8
I don't care what the haters say, the CJ jacket rules!
◕ ‿‿ ◕ ๑•́ ₃ •̀๑ ( ͡ ° ͜ ʖ ͡°)
BloodDrunK
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bangladesh2767 Posts
December 06 2011 16:03 GMT
#9
Looking forward to see him winning the MVP award plenty more times.

TY for the translation.
You have the power to create your own destiny.
Lachrymose
Profile Joined February 2008
Australia1928 Posts
December 06 2011 16:04 GMT
#10
On December 07 2011 01:01 TORTOISE wrote:
I don't care what the haters say, the CJ jacket rules!


Yeah. I'm still not convinced it's very CJ, but it definitely looks great.
~
soujiro_
Profile Joined June 2010
Uruguay5195 Posts
December 06 2011 16:22 GMT
#11
effort wants crts back, hope kespa listens -.-

thanks for the translation ^^
ace hwaiting!!
HwangjaeTerran
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Finland5967 Posts
December 06 2011 16:26 GMT
#12
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L3gendary
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada1470 Posts
December 06 2011 16:26 GMT
#13
Why are they using lcd monitors ffs.
Watching Jaedong play purifies my eyes. -Coach Ju Hoon
slappy
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States1271 Posts
December 06 2011 16:29 GMT
#14
thanks for translating
Effort is so humble ^^
jaedong imba
Grettin
Profile Joined April 2010
42411 Posts
December 06 2011 16:34 GMT
#15
Effort whaiting! Thanks for the article.
"If I had force-fields in Brood War, I'd never lose." -Bisu
Kipsate
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Netherlands45349 Posts
December 06 2011 16:49 GMT
#16
the yellow uniforms have turned them from bland killing machines (-.-) into happy killing machines.
WriterXiao8~~
Nate.F
Profile Joined April 2011
918 Posts
December 06 2011 16:50 GMT
#17
gratz effort !!
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
December 06 2011 16:51 GMT
#18
So humble. Welcome back!
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
December 06 2011 16:52 GMT
#19
Fuck yah my FPL!
The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
phyren
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States1067 Posts
December 06 2011 17:15 GMT
#20
I'm glad effort said it. His games really were kinda sloppy and not nearly as dominant as they seemed before his temporary retirement. Of course, I completely understand how his storyline is worthy of winning him the MVP designation and hope he does amazing in the future. I'm just really happy to see that he agrees about the relatively poor performance in game and does seem to think he will improve.
Skeggaba
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Korea (South)1556 Posts
December 06 2011 17:18 GMT
#21
CJ + effort + baby = FPL win. I have neither TT
Bisu[about JD]=I was scared (laughs). The force emanating from his facial expression was so manly that I was even a little jealous.
Senj
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States193 Posts
December 06 2011 17:29 GMT
#22
Thanks for the translation! I'm incredibly happy to see EffOrt not only playing again, but winning matches, even if they are shaky. New hair, new jacket, CJ is holding down this season in boss mode.
konadora *
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Singapore66363 Posts
December 07 2011 03:06 GMT
#23
On December 07 2011 00:49 Boundz(DarKo) wrote:
The game vs Iris made him deserve this alone.

that game was unbelievable, hard to imagine he retired 1 year 4 months ago >_>
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ymir233
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States8275 Posts
December 07 2011 04:17 GMT
#24
lmao so good. Adding insult to injury.

"Shit I played two ok players in bad form, beat them in convincing fashion, and got MVP? trololol"
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StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
December 07 2011 04:22 GMT
#25
On December 07 2011 12:06 konadora wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2011 00:49 Boundz(DarKo) wrote:
The game vs Iris made him deserve this alone.

that game was unbelievable, hard to imagine he retired 1 year 4 months ago >_>


Yup, I think Han's comments were more surprising and it doesn't sound like he was far from the truth when he said Effort looked better than he did before. He's hungry.

Going to be really fun to watch Effort's games.
garlicface
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada4196 Posts
December 07 2011 04:29 GMT
#26
So badass in that sweater.
#TeamBuLba
NPF
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada1635 Posts
December 07 2011 04:40 GMT
#27
On December 07 2011 01:26 L3gendary wrote:
Why are they using lcd monitors ffs.


The general speculation is they are slowly upgrading there gear so that there computers are theoretically compatible with SC2 if they ever throw in something like 1 game of SC2 in pro-league like the equivalent of a 2v2 (pure speculation, but most pro-players have tried SC2 for fun by now according to Artosis whispers and interviews)

Not to mention to get with the time. CRT monitors must be very old...
Sum41
Profile Joined November 2011
Chile345 Posts
December 07 2011 04:56 GMT
#28
is awesome to see him returning and winning, and know that he's really happy right now. i can't wait for CJ vs khan
Hydralisk so fasts and dangerous :D
Jragon
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia1471 Posts
December 07 2011 05:23 GMT
#29
On December 07 2011 00:01 rotinegg wrote:

Effort said his first zergling battle in a long time gave him a jolt of excitement. He said that he was reminded of why he loves ZvZ when the lings started hitting each other: the rush that he gets from such battles is what distinguishes the match-up for him.


Effort = Baller
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vincom2
Profile Joined June 2011
Singapore1775 Posts
December 08 2011 13:10 GMT
#30
Haha that's a great comment about the ZvZ
hellbound
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2242 Posts
December 08 2011 13:31 GMT
#31
On December 07 2011 13:40 NPF wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 07 2011 01:26 L3gendary wrote:
Why are they using lcd monitors ffs.


The general speculation is they are slowly upgrading there gear so that there computers are theoretically compatible with SC2 if they ever throw in something like 1 game of SC2 in pro-league like the equivalent of a 2v2 (pure speculation, but most pro-players have tried SC2 for fun by now according to Artosis whispers and interviews)

Not to mention to get with the time. CRT monitors must be very old...


Well they should buy new CRT monitors if they are old. -__-
Wockets
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Hong Kong467 Posts
December 08 2011 13:31 GMT
#32
WHY didn't I put him on my FPL!
WHY! WHY!!
EffOrt, you are the best. Your so modest even (Z)Modesty would have a run for his money.
Termit
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden3466 Posts
December 08 2011 14:08 GMT
#33
On December 08 2011 22:31 Wockets wrote:
WHY didn't I put him on my FPL!
WHY! WHY!!
EffOrt, you are the best. Your so modest even (Z)Modesty would have a run for his money.

Can get EffOrt for 5 points in Fantasy Proleague - doesn't pick EffOrt for your team.

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Kibibit
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States1551 Posts
December 08 2011 14:15 GMT
#34
On December 07 2011 01:01 TORTOISE wrote:
I don't care what the haters say, the CJ jacket rules!

And the team uniform stockholm syndrome begins to set in...
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Spekulatius
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany2413 Posts
December 08 2011 18:39 GMT
#35
Woo Effort. I need to see him face Flash asap.
Always smile~
Kznn
Profile Joined March 2011
Brazil9072 Posts
December 08 2011 19:03 GMT
#36
woho!

Grats effort <3
JieXian
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Malaysia4677 Posts
December 08 2011 19:06 GMT
#37
To add to his misery, Effort had to play a ZvZ when he prepared for ZvP. Effort had only prepared to play against a Protoss because the map 'Outlier' was universally deemed to favor Protoss. However, STX Soul must have thought the same thing, because they sent out Hyvaa to snipe whichever Protoss that CJ would send out. Effort was now confronted with a ZvZ all of the sudden.


OK this is funny :D
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PHILtheTANK
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1834 Posts
December 08 2011 19:13 GMT
#38
Grats on the MVP, but god I hate efforts new hair, looked so much better with the black.
Jieun <3
ComusLoM
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Norway3547 Posts
December 08 2011 19:48 GMT
#39
Did anyone else think of ET when they mentioned he was on the phone? Great news for Effort<3
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