Great read, it's unbelievable how much depth starcraft really has and how much you can turn it into a science like oov did.

"Oov is extremely well-versed; his vocabulary is well-developed for a progamer (a lot of them dropped out of school early so they speak like a 10 year old) and shares some deep insights. I tried my best to capture every bit of his thoughts, but I strongly advise you to read it in Korean if you can." This left me a bit worried though; conditions for players must really be bad ...

Hyperionnn

Turkey4968 Posts

December 18 2011 19:06 GMT

#145

excellent interview with most dominant player ever and he knows his stuff also thanks for translation too

I still remember ever 2004 osl, probably best sc tournament ever

HolydaKing

21254 Posts

December 18 2011 19:10 GMT

#146

amazing interview. i only read the things which i had interest in, although all of his answers seem to be well thought.

khaosis

Canada96 Posts

December 18 2011 19:10 GMT

#147

I don't feel like enough people recognize (outside of the bw circle) how much of a fucking legend this man is. If one wants to talk about developing and growing in esports, oov can't be forgotten in the debate. The amount of hours he's put into this game is unbelievable. Let's hope his passion stays fresh even when he comes back, no matter what he does.

Fraggle

Norway105 Posts

December 18 2011 19:22 GMT

#148

This interview was amazing. Thank you

Gamegene

United States8308 Posts

December 18 2011 19:24 GMT

#149

lol "delicious zerg tears" indeed

Kznn

Brazil9072 Posts

December 18 2011 19:25 GMT

#150

Oov is a monster and a legend.
this guy is amazing.
thank you for everything you did for T1 <3

ticklishmusic

United States15977 Posts

December 18 2011 19:55 GMT

#151

I wasn't a great progamer or anything

Aww, dat modesty.

Interesting that he picked MMA as a guy with potential too.

amazingxkcd

GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts

December 18 2011 20:11 GMT

#152

Thanks for the interview!
Question: So is it that he is not allowed to talk to Bisu about BOs?

tiaz

Sweden231 Posts

December 18 2011 20:32 GMT

#153

<3 oov!!

14GG

Finland20 Posts

December 18 2011 20:42 GMT

#154

This is the most insightful e-sports interview I have ever read.
Going to watch Oov vs Yellow after reading this, it is an epic game.

For a bit different perspective on e-sports,
Boxer's biography is worth reading, too.Read it here.

kabar

United States616 Posts

December 18 2011 22:14 GMT

#155

love this guy, he's a genius.

sh4w

United States713 Posts

December 18 2011 22:36 GMT

#156

Amazing interview.
When the Korean progamers talk about 'the sacrifice' it always makes me sad.
This game is so great, but you really have to devote your life to it 100% to play at the level the fans want.
There isn't, and will probably never be another game in that regard like BroodWar.
I hope oov has no regrets, and knows how much his fans appreciate everything he is.