10 interviews and over 400 replays

Ninteen year old Kim Young-Jin is a pro gamer on KTF MagicNs. After Flash he's one of the top Terrans on KTF in fact. His nick is Dream.t)SaiR and he just won his ProLeague match versus hyvaa of eSTRO on monday. This interview was done shortly before that victory. He is currently ranked 102nd in the KeSPA ranking.

What is the experience like being a pro gamer for KTF?
- I love KTF, its so much fun and I get along with the team members so I like it even more. I became a pro at age 18 so its been about a year and half in KTF now

Did you have to play anyone to get recruited?
- I won the amateur league when I was 17 and the KTF coach insisted I join and at age 18 I got recommended for becoming pro.

How did you feel when you first became pro gamer?
- I felt more responsible because I had to play the game as my career now and not just for fun. First my parents didn't want me to become pro but after I became one they supported me all the way through, I still attend school and do afternoon studying. When I first came to the KTF house I remember seeing the old pros playing and it gave me inspiration and I felt I should try my best.


Dream.T)SaiR and GoRush during ProLeague Rival Battle

How different is it to play on TV compared to offline games?
- On TV I get nervous a lot and sometimes make mistake I would never do in a normal game. My first televised games was versus Sea[Shield], I was very nervous and I felt like I didn't play the way I usually do. I'm more nervous playing in proleague then on individual leagues and it feels better if I win in proleague as well. Lately I've been practicing my TvP a lot for ProLeague.

Are there internal rankings in KTF? How are you ranked?
- There is a lot of ranking tournaments inside KTF, lately I been doing very well. I recently placed 2nd. It's very hard to beat Flash. The reason being; even though he's young, his game play is perfect and cunning that's why he's so hard to beat. His macro is really insane and he is just good overall.

Are there any less known player that you think will have a big breakthrough similar to Flash?
- By.Fantasy from SKT T1, When I see By.FanTasy play I notice he has very strong basic skills and has a lot of potential. He will make it very far soon enough ^^

Since Nal_rA retired, how is the atmosphere in the house?
- There's nothing that changed in the house really, I trained a lot with Nal_rA. It was fun playing with him, his style is very unique and I liked it. I train with all of KTF equally. Its better then just training with only a few people, You have to get use to other style's as well.



Was there any special reason for your name "SaiR"? You are Terran after all.
- There isn't any special reason. I just picked the name because I think corsairs look cool.

What/Who inspired you to become pro gamer?
- When I watched Lim Yo Hwan (BoxeR) play on TV I got really inspired to become a pro gamer. His micro was indeed very spectacular and his amazing strategies

Do you know anything about the Non-Korean scene?
- No, but I practice a lot on iCCup. I also believe many other pro gamers play there. I was A+ Last season of iCCup ranked #5

Thank you SaiR for taking the time to get interviewed out of your busy pro gaming schedule.
- Thanks for the interview, See you next time ^^

Special thanks to BeDazed and O)Spirit

For those who haven't heard about the clan GosI it's a relatively well known west clan. MvP is 17 years old (18 Korean) and plays StarCraft five hours a day every day despite being in his junior year in school. He doesn't want to drop out of school, but his goal is to become a progamer.

How is your life outside Starcraft?
- I don't have a job. I'm currently a student and I go to school from 8 am to 5 pm. After that I do the typical Korean thing and play StarCraft. I have to live with my parents if I don't I wouldn't be able to play sc, I'd have no computer

How did you come up with your name, any special reason behind it?
- I came up with my name because I know MvP = Most valuable player, And that's what I want to be for my team. Its just a very nice name and I'm very motivated to becoming MvP.

How many years have you been playing starcraft?
- I've been playing for 5-6 years now. I started when I was 12 1/2 years old. It was an alright age to start at because if you look now there is so many kids quitting school just to play starcraft. I.e. Flash.. he is very young and he's a pro gamer. My hope of becoming pro gamer drives me to keep playing this game. If you have the motivation you can do anything in your life. Not just for StarCraft I'm saying for everything.

Which do you consider to be your best and worst matchup?
- I like TvZ because my control is very good and it keeps me entertained. I like to micro marines vs lurkers especially. I hate TvT it requires a lot of macro and early game micro and its very complex there are so many strategies one can do and its sometimes hard to cope with it.

Who is your favorite pro gamer?
- I like Firebathero, His games are always fun to watch and its very funny to see his ceremonies after he wins. Although after he loses he does cry T.T he should just be happy win or lose that he has the chance to be a pro gamer. Also my favorite pro team is Samsung Khan. They're the best team in Korea and they have a very big organization sponsoring them. They get a lot of money.

Is your playing style unique or did you try to emulate Firebathero?
- My style is based on Firebathero just a little but I usually just try my own style because it makes the game much more interesting. When you play with your own style you can do so many things and its always fun to see if your own style will take on good players.

Do you have any specific training partners or teachers?
- My teacher is GosI[Desire] he is a pro gamer for OGN he teaches me a little because he is very busy training himself. I just play on iccup to train usually. I'm currently B+ on iccup, but I'll reach A+ when I've played enough games.

Are you currently trying to join any pro teams?
- I try my hardest and try to get my name out there so I can join a pro team. I went to courage and made it to the 6th round and lost vs Praise[Kal]. I played Dream.T)moto he was a hard challenge for me even though I won 2:1 I lost the first game and thought I was going to lose 0-2 but I made a nice comeback and won it. I lost vs Praise[Kal] 0:2 I tried my best but wasn't enough I'm afraid.

How do you view the whole Non-Korean scene? Do you know about any tournaments or leagues outside Korea?
- No no I don't know anything about the Non-Korean scene I've just heard they're trying to get into Korea pro teams and I wish them good luck for that. I can assure you that it is very difficult and I think if you're not truely dedicated you will fail. All I can say is practice makes perfect.

Any last words?
- Thank you for the interview and I will make everyone proud by becoming pro gamer!

Special thanks - O)Spirit

What is your name, age, race?
- I'm Sung ro Lee 19, Zerg

When did you become semi pro?
- Just this year

Who did you play?
- GosI[Saga] in 5th round, Lucky[PKM] in 6th round.

What was your most challenging game?
- Vs Gosi[Saga] I lost first round and it was hard in 2nd game. I honestly thought I was going to lose but I had some luck that day and won ^^

Did you get any invites to pro teams?
- I tried out for lecaf oz but failed it was very hard. at the moment im in no teams

Who did you play from lecaf?
- I played KT.MGW)ggaemo(Z), lomo[fou](T), inter.young(P) Hiya[fOu](T), tosky[3.33](Z)

Were you scared, how did it feel trying out for pro team?
- I wasn't scared at all there was nothing to lose even if I lost

How did the games go? did you lose badly or was it good game?
- I went 1 win and 4 lose I beat tosky[3.33](Z)

Did you train with anyone before tryout, if so how long?
- I didn't train at all.

What is your school backround?
- I'm in my senior year, studying starcraft. I don't really study that much because of starcraft

How does starcraft affect your life outside and in school?
- starcraft makes me lazy in school and my grades suffer because of it and I usually just go to Elite starcraft school. Its where different Schools face off each other. my life is starcraft I love it to much

Do you play iCCup? rank?
- Yea I play it Last season I got A- 118 39

Will you play iCCup this season?
- I'm resting for this season

Do you know anything about the foreigner league / players ?
- I know of mondragon, he is really good player and inferal. I win sometimes vs them and lose sometimes as well.

What advice do you give to non-korean who're trying to join korean clans?
- I say just train really hard and just set your mind to it and something good will happen ^^

who is your favorite pro gamer / pro team why?
- Dream.T)m18m because I have him on my /f l and my favorite pro team is Samsung Khan, I like khan because of the uniform its so pretty

How good do you think you are and what do you think about chances of becoming pro?
- I'm still lacking some skill I wish to become first place in becoming pro gamer

Do you hate any pro gamers?
- nope, becoming pro gamer is my dream I would never think about hating any of them ^^ they fulfilled my dream already And I want to do the same

Any last words?
Thanks for the interview

*Note this interview was done before he became MBC Semi pro

Special thanks - O)Spirit

Kang Min Park is a 18 year old Protoss player who became a semi pro 3 months ago(This was done couple months ago). He's not at any of the proteams yet, but would like to join Khan if he could because he's a big fan of Stork and Jangbi. I met up with him and asked him about Courage and other things.

Kang Min Park, or Natuur[Shield] as he's better known, has not played any televised games of course, but he's frequently played on online streams. He says he's a regular in shield's clan war lineup and that he recently beat the Neo.G clan 5-0 by himself. He also says that he believes he plays better on a stream because he thinks it's a more important game than many others. He doesn't get all that nervous and believes the few nerves he does get is more of an asset than a problem for him. Natuur only started play StarCraft about two years ago, but now he plays seven to eight hours a day.

How did you feel when you passed courage?
- I didn't know how to feel actually. I thought it was a dream and I'm like when do I wake up? It was a very shocking and exiciting moment for me then I realised it was real then I felt real happy and how I really felt, there isn't enough words to describe it. The best part was when I was receiving the title. I played neo.g_pursue in the 6th round, and the one I played in 5th round I don't remember his name but his race was Terran I beat him 2-1

How does SC affect your life and study in school being a semi pro and all?
- I always dreamt about becoming pro during middle school. Once I got to the 11th grade I dropped out of school and joined [Shield] clan and Shield academy. I dropped out because I wanted to achieve my dream of becoming pro gamer also when I went to school I didn't have time to play a lot or at all. I trained in shield academy for 10 months and finally was good enough to earn a semi pro title. After I won my semi pro title I started going back to school on weekends.

Do your parents support you with your SC life or do they want you to study? How did they react when you dropped out of school?
- They supported me from a very early age with whatever I wanted to do because they didn't want me to regret anything. They are very caring. I did feel sorry afterwards that I chose the SC path instead of studying. But in the end life is too short to regret anything I'm just glad I'm allowed to do what I want. Life should always be this way. Do what you want without causing damage to others^^

What do you plan on doing with your life once SC is no longer popular and sponsered?
- I haven't really thought about it before, but if I do become successfull with sc, I hope everything will be fine with whatever happens after

A lot of people say Blue storm favors Terran in the match up TvP what are your thoughts on that?
- It favors Terran in late games and long ones. But there is a lot of strategies the Protoss can do in the beginning or even middle game to destroy the Terran before he has a chance to do anything to you. I believe Blue storm is the most balanced map compared to any other.

What are your thoughts on Andromeda?
- In PvT I believe it gives the Protoss an advantage early on and somewhat mid game because of the huge middle regardless still balanced but PvZ its harder to play against because zerg mine so quickly on that map due to the close expos. Regardless I think it is a fairly balanced map and very fun to play on it just depends on your style

Do you know anything about the non-Korean scene?
- I know of Draco, ToT)Mondragon(, PJ, IdrA and MYM clan. When I just started SC I saw some of their replays and I thought they were good. Sometimes they (foreigners in general -editor's note) request me to play them so I just use my 2nd best race Terran and play them. I usually beat them I have a winning record vs all the foreigners I played but this guy simpl[7th] is good he beat me couple times. I also watched Blizzcon a while back.

What are your thoughts on the foreigner community?
- I like the events they do, I also like WCG. What the foreigner community is doing is great I really appreciate the work and I do really like the foreigner community

Would you ever like to compete in a event such as blizzcon if you got the opportunity?
- If I did it would really be great just to compete in such an event. I wouldn't really worry about my results. Its a really fun event to watch so playing in it would really make me happy and whatever the results are I'm fine with them ^^

If you had to make a pro team which five people who would be in it?
- Stork, Savior, Jaedong, flash and Jangbi

How did you come up with your name? Does it symbolize anything?
- Natuur is a icecream company in Korea, I really like icecream ^^. And a celebrity who made the commercial for it, I'm a big fan of her and it almost could mean Nature and I love the Nature

Would you like say anything to the people that will read this?
- First, I'm happy that non-Koreans know about me. Also I'm really flattered that people like my game style ^^. I like the foreigner community they're great and their events like Blizzcon are amazing and I like their work! I will try my best so keep on the lookout for my name. Ty for interviewing me.

Special thanks: O)Spirit

Ahn Sang Won is a 19 year old Protoss player with ambitions of becoming a pro. He's better known as sidsound or eJeOn[saM].

sidsound used to be in the saM clan and now he says he's hoping to join gm. Last season he was A- on iccup with 65 win 7 losses. Although this season he won't play there, but rather on west with his practice partner ever)z(fake.

When did you start playing starcraft?
I have been playing starcraft for 8 years now and I started to get serious about it just 9 months after hoping to become pro gamer. The reason I wanted to become pro gamer was because I just love to play the game its so fun I never get bored of it. There are so many strategies the fun is endless^^
Also I saw Jin Yung Soo (Hwasin) play and I got inspired to become pro gamer even though I'm not terran he is just amazing and a good person to look up to when it comes to gaming

What is your favorite pro team?
Samsung KHAN, Because I want to watch Song Byung Goo (Stork) play up close. He is my favorite Protoss player of all time he is just amazing.

Do you get your style from stork?
Yes, I love it so much I try to copy it every bit. I copy it because I want to know how closely I can keep up with him, If he can beat a player with that strategy then I go do the same strategy to see if I can as well

What is your favorite match up?
I like PvT the most, it never bores me I always have fun in it. I'll never get tired of PvT. The early game micro the late game macro the different strategies you have to cope with, oh man its just too fun.

Are you currently in school?
I used to study premed and I just stopped 9 months ago, I stopped because I want to achieve my dream of becoming a pro gamer. If I fail becoming one I will resume my studies and become a doctor.

Did you ever go to courage?
I have gone 7 times and counting. The first 3 times I went I always got to the 3rd round then after I started improving and I made it far as the 6th round.

Who was your biggest challenge in courage?
n.Die_asam was my biggest challenge, He is now a pro gamer for the team oong Jin (Hanbit), His macro and micro is insane I was just lucky enough to play him, He was winner of that courage league

Will you go to courage again and do you think you will pass this time?
Yes, I'm not sure, courage is very hard. I hope to pass though wish me good luck ^^

Any last words?
Thanks for interviewing me and I hope to do this again when I pass courage or become a pro gamer.

Special thanks to O)Spirit

Twenty one year old Jinshil Oh, is better known as the Terran player True[S.G]. He's currently not in a proteam, but hoping to join one. I talked to him about courage, iloveoov

I know you went to courage, how many times did it take before you passed and how was it?
- I quit sc for 4 years and I just started up to train again I went 15 times to courage and passed on 40th edition of courage. I played haedori[name] and mong[name] in the 5th and 6th round. Haedori was the most challenging of those two, He is SKT1 pro gamer now, he is protoss

Tell us a little about your matchup.
- TvP is my best matchup and TvZ is my worst. I was lucky and didn't play any zerg in courage when i passed that.

What was your best match up / worst during courage?
- TvP My best match up, and TvZ is my worst( I was lucky because I didn't play any zerg in courage when I passed). I really like TvP because I don't have to work hard at it, I already know all the strats toss can do vs me I know my opponents well.

Are you currently trying to join any pro teams?
- Yes, SKT1, Khan. I wouldn't mind if any of those team picked me I would be happy. I tried out for SKT1 and played Mong_LT, n.Die_sOO and KT.MGW)Tosslove. I lost five times and beat sOO once. I know it sounds like an excuse but I was really playing bad that day and I got nervous.

Do you have a favorite player or team?
- SKT1 and iloveoov. I'm sad that oov has retired, but there are still replays I can watch. His memory will go on. Also he is a coach so if I ever join SKT1 I would be really exicted getting coached by Iloveoov

How do your parents feel about you playing SC?
- They opposed it very much at first then they approved it because I was very enthusiastic about it and they supported me all the way through. SC is my first goal before anything. All I play is SC. Its my dream to become a pro gamer! In school I'm in my second year of college studying to become a video gamer designer

What do you know about the non-korean scene?
- I saw replays of Mondragon, androide, IdrA, and GosI[White] they're good ( GosI[WHITE] introduced me to IdrA). I was suprised IdrA joined a pro team. Before he was ok player but now he has really improved, But still needs to improve. Mondragon is good player to but he has a lot to learn as well

Do you play iCCup?
- I got A last season with 75% win ratio, I was close to getting A+ though but very hard T.T. At the moment my iCCup rank is B, the ratio is secret ^^

Any last words?
- Ty for the interview :D. Also I would like to add that I'm sensitive in game speed(I rust quickly) and I like my opponent to be very mannered or no game ^^

Special thanks- O)Spirit

What is your name, age, race and team?
- Park Jung Woo, 22, Zerg, KTF

What was it like when you first became pro?
- I was happy when I became pro because I was an amateur for a long time, and often quitting and starting over. I thought I would never achieve my dream of becoming a pro gamer.

When did you become pro gamer?
- I became a progamer through a draft in 3/15/07.

Whats the difference of when you played Starcraft when you were an amateur then that of when you are a pro?
- Playing as an amateur is just for fun while playing as a pro has a lot of responsibilities such as team reputations and it seems to me that winning matters more.

Did you have to play anyone to get recruited?
- Draft is after when you win a tournament on courage, some of the teams pick a few players that won courage to be a progamer.

What was your first memory going into KTF Camp?
- There were a lot of famous players like Kang Min, Hong Jin Ho, Park Jung Suk and I was amazed to see them when I first came to the KTF camp. I used to go around traveling with them.

Where did you travel with them?
- Mostly, we go traveling before ProLeague season or after. But the most recent place we've visited is jaeju-do, an island nearby Korea.

Do you have a server that you prefer?
- I just like to practice with my teammates, but I often play ICCup.

Are maps that were used in 2008 Proleague: Medusa, and Andromeda good for Zerg to play on? If not, why?
- For Medusa and Andromeda, playing as Zerg is good since Andromeda has a lot of resources and there's a free mineral expansion inside the main for Andromeda.

How different is it to play on TV compared to a game not shown on TV? Do you get nervous and make mistakes or just get excited?
- Playing on TV goes on records and is saved, but not on TV - since it doesn't really get much attention.

What do you play better on?
- I think I play better when many people are watching.

Have you ever played on any clan broadcasting matches?
- I notice that there are quite a few clan war broadcasts, but I don't play so often on it. I've been concentrating on Proleague, MSL and Starleague.

How much free time do you get as a pro gamer? And how do you spend it?
- I get to rest during weekends, but during seasons it's hard even to get any rest.

Who was the first person you beat on a TV match?
- Instead of an individual match, my first win was a team match against Hanbit on proleague. It was me and Jang Ju Hyun against some new players - I don't really remember their names.

How effective is your Zerg strategy against other races? Is it easy to win or is it hard?
- I think my strategies are good for Protoss, and against Terran it is quite hard. Win some lose some

Then, are you ready for this season's proleague?
- Yes, I've been practicing very hard more than 15 hours a day I think my preparations are going well.

Then what match up are you practicing the most?
- I've been practicing against Terran the most since ZvT is my weakest match up.

How do you plan on improving your ZvT?
- I don't know how to improve my ZvT yet, but I'll improve with constant training and talking about it with my teammates.

What advice to give to anyone who wants to improve their ZvT on a lower level then pro gamer?
- Most people lack the ability to control their mutas properly and macro at the same time. If you can become better in that aspect you will become a much better player.

Is it ok to expect a lot from you this upcoming proleague?
- Yes, why of course =) I will do my very best! **NOTE**Sad he retired =(

Special thanks to O)Spirit, nongminbonggi and BeDazed.

What is your name, age, race and rank?
- Choi Hyung Min, 20, Protoss, amateur

How many times did you compete in courage?
- It's a secret how many times I went keke I'll just tell you I got to the final round.

Who was your toughest opponent?
- In the 4th round I played Sea.Guemchi and he is now a pro gamer.

How does SC affect your social life and school?
- It affected me a lot, some of my friends left me and I do poorly in school.

What is your school background?
- I'm currently in my first year of college. I was top of the whole class up until 2nd year of high school then I started to slip as I started to take sc seriously during high school, which affected me a lot with friends and school.

What are you studying?
- I study biology, I'm interested in tarantulas and many other insectoid lifeforms.

What do you plan on doing with your life once SC is no longer popular and sponsored?
- I think SC2 will come out when SC loses popularity and sponsoring. And even if SC loses that I will become a Tarantula breeder. I like them very much ^_^. I want to get many tarantulas in Korea and study them.

What are your thoughts on the new proleague maps? Balanced/Fun? If not, how so?
- I think the new proleague maps are a remake of old maps with a bit of new twist. I don't think they're balanced. They look very bad to me and not fun. Zerg will have the hardest time especially on the map Chupung Ryeong. They need at least 4 gas to move units freely and smoothly.

Have you ever played on TV?
- Only online streams, on AfreecaTV.

The Sea clan plays a lot of streamed matches how often do you play on them?
- I get asked to go on streamed matches a lot by Sea master and vice master. But I believe my PvZ is lacking some skill. So I don't really go that much.

Do you play better on streamed matches?
- I get a bit of thrill sensation in me. So it helps me play better.

In offline matches?
- I get nervous so much it drives me mad.

How many hours do you play SC and how many days?
- I start from 9 am to 11 pm almost everyday.

When did you start playing SC?
- I started around 4th 5th grade and up until high school I only played SC for fun.

Do you know anything about the non-Korean scene?
- No idea.

Do you know of the event BlizzCon?
- Of course I do, But I don't like the fact that WoW has 50k for 1st price

What are your thoughts on the foreign community?
- I think having a foreign community is good, since they all look up to Korean scene. They all have much to learn from each other etc.

Would you ever like to come to USA to meet some foreign gamers? Maybe on a event like BlizzCon.
- If I could get visa I would love to. I only see time and money as the only problem though.

Would you ever like to compete in a event such as BlizzCon if you got the opportunity?
- I'd love to play to go play in big contest like BlizzCon. I don't think my skill will be able to back me up though.

Who is your favorite pro gamer and pro team?
- Nal_rA and Samsung KHAN.

How did you come up with your name? does it symbolize anything?
- Nothing really. I wanted to use Sea.Hanbu first, but I took my clan mate's suggestion.

If you had to make a Pro Team such as SKT1 or KHAN, list 5 people who would be in it?
- gang[auto], sasin)too, rising[kal], kt.mgw)memory and sea.riddle. I just want my closest friends on the team.

Any last words?
- It was longer then you mentioned ^^. The interview gave me time to think back to my life as playing StarCraft. It was very fun ^_^. If we ever meet in real life I would love to buy you food.

Special thanks to O)Spirit, nongminbonggi and BeDazed.

What is your name, age, race, pro team?
- Jeon Youngjoon, Zerg 19, OGN Sparkyz, I'm a practice partner.

Did you ever compete in courage?
- Yea I did, I got to the semi finals.

Who do you practice with from OGN?
- Stella[fou] aka clay[fou]

Who did you play during your courage matches?
- I played a Terran Rush[WHITE] in the 4th round and a Zerg HOn_AKdong in the 5th.

How does SC affect your life and study in school being a trainee and all?
- Starcraft is an important part of my life, and I have a certain goal to achieve: Becoming first in Starleague.

Do your parents support you with your SC life or do they want you to study?
- My parents support me all the way.

What do you plan on doing with your life once SC is no longer popular and sponsored?
- I don't have a plan yet. I just look at the path ahead I don't want to look into the future. I just let it happen and go with the flow.

Do you go to school? If so what are you studying?
- Yes, but just the normal: math, science, english.

fOu clan plays a lot of streamed matches how often do you play on them?
- Almost every match as ace player.

Do you ever get nervous playing on a streamed match where so many people watch you?
- Not at all I enjoy it.

How many hours do you play SC and how many days?
- Almost 14-15 hours, I sleep 7-8 hours and exercise and eat for about 1-2 hours.

When did you start playing SC?
- Two years ago.

What are your thoughts on the foreigner community? Do you like it?
- There is only a few StarCraft players for the foreigner community and I do like it but they should play more. I know of IdrA, I play with him often. From what I know I'm ahead with more wins but he is still a very good player.

Would you ever like to come to USA to meet some foreigner gamers? maybe on a event like BlizzCon.
- Only If I play in the event.

If you had to make a pro team: list 5 people who would be in it?
- Savior, Flash, Jaedong, Stork, Bisu.

How did you come up with your name? does it symbolize anything?
- It wasn't my ID, but before I was Just[fOu] TerrOr gave this ID to me because he was my teacher.

What are your thoughts on the new maps, destination, medusa are they balanced for zvt zvp?
- It's pretty good for ZvP but for ZvT Its a bit harder because of mechanics. Zerg is good on these maps.

Any last words before you go?
- Sorry I wish I could of talked with you longer but I have to get back to training but thanks anyways, I would like to give a shoutout to www.gosugamers.net as well!

Special thanks to O)Spirit, nongminbonggi and BeDazed.

What is your name, age and race?
- Shin Gwi Ho, 19, Zerg, and I'm an amateur still as I failed Courage.

Have you gone to Courage before?
- Yea, I gone 5 times and I usually get to 5th round only T.T

What is the difference between in playing a game at home than at courage?
- I concentrate a bit more for Courage because you have to pay to play.

So while you're at Courage, do you play better because you concentrate harder?
- No, because I get really nervous even if I'm concentrating harder.

How much is the fee to join courage?
- 10,000 won (roughly 8$ in USD)

Can anyone join? Or is there a special requirement?
- No special requirement, anyone that is an amateur can participate in courage.

Whats the average skill level on courage tournament?
- Hm, it's really all random, sometimes it can be a chobo sometimes a real gosu!

Whats the average skill based on brain ladder?
- Below 1200 is chobo, Above 1500 is gosu.

How much can you get on brain ladder / how much did you get last season?
- I don't go on brain much only 10 hours a week, but for this season I got 1650 and for last season I got around the same as 1650

How many years have you played StarCraft?
- I played for 6 years total, but it's only been a year since I started playing starcraft seriously.

How many games/hours do you play a day? Week?
- Sometimes I play 40 games a day around roughly 15 hours. Sometimes very little, but in a week you can average that out ^^

How does SC affect your social life? School?
- I don't study even though I do go to school, I usually play SC through the school computer. It does have an effect on me and my social life but I still have many good friends so doesn't really effect it that much.

What is your school background?
- I got to a industrial information high school. It's a special type of school where you get to have a job right away. That high school also has a game related category for people who wants to get a job related to gaming. There are players better than me at my school.

What type of job are you going to go for?
- Pro gaming :D

Who is your favorite pro gamer and pro team?
- I like SKT1, and the pro gamer JulyZerg.

Is your playing style based on JulyZerg, or do you have your own playing style?
- Nope, I have my own flavors ^_^ It makes the game much more interesting, I advice everyone to play with their own style. ^^

What is your best match up?
- My best is ZvP.

What advice can you give to people improving their ZvP?
- Produce a lot of units, create drones properly and upgrade well. Make overlords so you can create units. Don't stop making units. Don't let the opponent drop on you.

What build order do you recommend in ZvP on Andromeda for example?
- 4 hatch hydra -> lots of drones -> overlord drop. Don't allow the opponent to take an island.

How do you plan on improving your other matches ups considering ZvP is your best?
- I don't really care about ZvZ but ZvT I would plan on improving my mutalisks and multitasking.

Special thanks to O)Spirit, nongminbonggi and BeDazed.

Hello, EffOrt here reporting with a current interview with the player ESC.Arew

Hi arew, what was your overall experience in the eSi league?

- Hello, ESI league staff, the league is great and the opponents are really strong and I had a hard time playing against them. Playing in this league you can see your skill level outside of Korea, because all the top players from all over the world even China play in this league.

How did you prepare for your matches? did you train specially and tried one build order on certain maps or did you just mass game?

- First when I know the first map and team I'm playing against, I practice match up's I could play on that map. Then I just play on maps I dislike most, thats all

When ESC knew they were in the semi finals against ToT) how did they train? Did the training become more intense or was it just the same?

- Since we reached semi final's we practiced more. no one of us knew, who would be picked to play against ToT), to say that practice hours was the same would be a lie. Some of the players played ladder, and some practiced with each other. To play against each other is possible in the evening or at night, since at day time no one is online. I think the main way we practiced was ladder

Now ESC has lost, what do you think the team could of have done better to show better results?

- ToT) is a really good team, it's always tough to play against them. I think they practiced more than we did, I always seen more ToT) players online than ESC's. The draw wasn't best for us too, I think next time ESC will win

The finals are soon here, with ToT) against Fnatic.msi what're your predictions on that match?

- It will be very close, if it turns out to the ace match, I think ToT) will win. If it doesn't get to the ace match, it's really hard to predict. Anyone in ToT) could win against any fnatic player, In my opinion Ret and F91 will win their matches for sure
everything else will depend on the draw, I'm still with ToT) since I was there, I'm fully cheering for them, gogo ~

Thx for the interview any last words?

- it was my pleasure thanks for all who will be reading this interview. Everyone should do their best now since SC2 is almost out. Make good memories with everyone else on the last days of brood war ^^;