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02/21 GSL Code A Winners Interviews

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Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
February 21 2011 12:48 GMT
#1
Thanks to Cryingpoo for these!

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Losira

Q : Congratuations on your winnings, what is your thoughts?

Losira : I am happy that I will remain in Code A without going through qualifying matches. I wish to do well in the future games.

Q : Were you confident about today's match up?

Losira : I made a good build while practising so I was fairly confident. But on the first set, I lost to a build that I haven't seen before but on the second set I did what I planned out. He did 4 wrap-gate rush so it was a relatively easy win.

Q : What do you think about new maps?

Losira : I like them. Other Zerg players still have hard times on the new maps but in my opinion it is ok.

Q : Why do you mainly use Banelings?

Losira : I personally like Banelings. When having a big 200 population battle, if Zerg has many high tech units army size has to be small. Banelings only take up 1 food so I produce them frequently.

Q : Your next opponent will be a Terran player. How do you think?

Losira : I am really confident in ZvT even against anyone. I will try to get to the Code S up/down matches.

Q : This is your first season in GSL, any goals?

Losira : Getting into Code S, and when I do I wish to win

Q : You are known for IM's third hidden card after MvP and Nestea

Losira : I will try harder to be the higher card (laughs)

Q : Any last words?

Losira : I want to thank Sang-Won, Yong-hwa, Hyo-Jong, and Jin-hyun. Also TSL_Sangho. I also thank my coach and his wife for cheering me up.

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August

Q : Like the last season you advanced into Round of 16, how do you feel?

August : In the last season I played against Protoss so it was bit easier, I get more nervous when I play against Terran. I feel good about winning but my next game will be against Zerg so I would need to focus on practicing.

Q : What do you think about your next opponent, Losira?

August : He is a really strong Zerg, I've only won against him using entrance bunker push. I would need to practice to win.

Q : Can you not get your teammates to help you?

August : We only have two Zerg players in the team and practicing against another Terran will not help much against Losira. I will find different ways of getting practice done.

Q : Some feedback says that your weak match up is TvT?

August : On the first GSL season I lost against a Terran to 2:0. Even on today's match my first game went kinda well but on the second game I could not think of a solid counter after dropping units, that could've cost me a game. I need to cover all aspects.

Q : Have you met Loner on the ladder?

August : I don't ladder so much so no I haven't

Q : On the first set, Loner's main army was based on Siege Tanks, did the win on the battle at the center help?

August : Yes, when I saw his Banshee I scanned his base. I saw his techlab on his starport not shining so I assumed that he wouldn't get cloaking. He switched to tanks after and went to expo so I think that gave me an advantage to win. I thank techlab for providing valuable information..

Q : What is your goal on this season?

August : I have more time to practice until the next match. I want to win many strong players to be in the up/down matches.

Q : Any final words?

August : I thank Sang-Hwan, I practiced about 60 games with him. I also thank Ji-sung I ask him whenever I am confused and stuck, he is always kind and gives me good advices. I thank my coach for cheering me up whenever I had down times.

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Huk

Q : This is your first win in Korea, how do you feel?

Huk : I was very nervous but now I am happy. I want to win the next match and get into Up/Down matches.

Q : You won by 2:0. Did you expect that?

Huk : I was not that confident to expect my scores against my opponent. I know all players are strong. I had many mistakes in the first game but he made mistakes as well and my DT's did well so I could win.

Q : You looked very nervous, did that affect your play?

Huk : This was the first GSL match I've had so yes I was nervous. But I get nervous often. I am trying to fix that.

Q : Your username is 'Huk' which is a Korean onomatopoeia for expressing a shock, is that it?

Huk : Yes, my Korean friend gave me that nick. He went to serve in the army and I can't get in touch with him but I still use it.

Q : You are the first person who got a foreign seed into GSL, did that pressure you?

Huk : I know some Korean fans are not happy that I've got a seed without going through qualifying matches. I will prove myself with my plays.

Q : You broadcast your play on web unlike Korean players, does that affect you?

Huk : Before I came to GSL and in overseas tournaments, I do not know who I will face against or maps so I broadcasted. You can't really prepare a strategy for a tournament like that. But on GSL I know maps and my next opponent so I do not cast games that may be relevant to my next games.

Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.

Q : You participated in many foreign leagues, any differences that you feel between GSL?

Huk : I feel that these leagues are much easier to compete. I believe that if a Korean player joins a overseas tournament, they would surely be on top. That's how much they play well. GSL may seem like Korean versus Foreigners but other tournaments do not seem like that

Q : Any last words?

Huk : I want to win Code A. And I thank my family and fans for supporting me.

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Revival

Q : Congratuations on your winnings, how do you feel?

Revival : Very very pleased, I think I was lucky that my opponent made few mistakes.

Q : This was a your debut match, were you nervous?

Revival : Very nervous. This was casted everywhere and the fact that people are watching me play made me nervous.

Q : How do you feel about today's match up?

Revival : I am pleased in overall but I think I need to work on my early game builds.

Q : Your next opponent is Huk, how do you feel?

Revival : It is winnable, he is Protoss and I've met him on ladder many times. I think his style can be compete against mine.

Q : People had high expectation of you and now you are in Code A.

Revival : I want to get into Code S. Obviously I want to win Code A while getting into Code S.

Q : What did your teammates say?

Revival : They cheered me up so I wouldn't get nervous. They helped me a lot.

Q : You seem to get nervous so when can we expect to see your full potential?

Revival : I don't know yet. I will need to play more games. I can feel my nerves are shaking. My hands are shaking and I can't group units properly.

Q : Any last words?

Revival : FruitDealer and I feel responsible to show entertaining games. Please watch us and support us
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SenorChang
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia4730 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 12:56:45
February 21 2011 12:51 GMT
#2
That was quick, thanks for the interviews!

Q : Why do you mainly use Banelings?

Losira : I personally like Banelings. When having a big 200 population battle, if Zerg has many high tech units army size has to be small. Banelings only take up 1 food so I produce them frequently.


Was really impressed by Losira's use of the banelings in ZvP, didn't work so well the first time but he managed to pull it off :p

Kinda disappointed that no one asked HuK what the ceremony was about Maybe telling the people who doubt him to be quiet? idk lol
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Weavel
Profile Joined January 2010
Finland9221 Posts
February 21 2011 13:04 GMT
#3
Woah super quick interviews! Thank you so much.
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Noxie
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2227 Posts
February 21 2011 13:13 GMT
#4
Thanks for the interviews! Glad to see what HuK and Losira had to say.
Antoine
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States7481 Posts
February 21 2011 13:22 GMT
#5
quick translation, sweet! here are rehosted pictures:
(Z)Losira
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(T)August
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(P)HuK
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PlosionCornu
Profile Joined August 2010
Italy814 Posts
February 21 2011 13:24 GMT
#6
Huk looks like an old man with that low-cut stache,whilist the other players seem a lot younger.
labbe
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden1456 Posts
February 21 2011 13:25 GMT
#7
Q : Why do you mainly use Banelings?

Losira : I personally like Banelings. When having a big 200 population battle, if Zerg has many high tech units army size has to be small. Banelings only take up 1 food so I produce them frequently.


Doesn't banelings only take 1/2 food?
Jetaap
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France4814 Posts
February 21 2011 13:25 GMT
#8
Nice interview! Tl needs to make some team jackets though , TL shirts are nice , but not as nice as TSL's outfit
Faraday
Profile Joined April 2009
United States553 Posts
February 21 2011 13:25 GMT
#9
I think HuK should not underestimate himself, and be more confident. His aggressive style is more than enough to earn him the confidence needed to go all the way!

Gl HuK, u are my favorite player !
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FarbrorAbavna
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden4856 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 13:32:14
February 21 2011 13:31 GMT
#10
nice interviews. Was wondering about the use of banelings. Thanks for translating so fast!
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Grand Fisher
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia14 Posts
February 21 2011 13:45 GMT
#11
Both HuK's and LosirA's games were very fast paced and extremely entertaining. I'd definitely recommend them to anyone that missed out.

Thanks for the translation!
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s.a.y
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Croatia3840 Posts
February 21 2011 13:54 GMT
#12
Congrats HuK !
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Cosmos
Profile Joined March 2010
Belgium1077 Posts
February 21 2011 13:58 GMT
#13
Losira said he wanted to become the "BanelingKing" a bit like MKP.
http://www.twitch.tv/becosmos
searcher
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
277 Posts
February 21 2011 14:01 GMT
#14
What does Revival mean when he says "I think his style can be compete against mine."?
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38257 Posts
February 21 2011 14:02 GMT
#15
Thanks so much for the fast translations, I got a good laugh out of August saying he's only beaten Losira with bunker rushes before haha, I'll look forward to seeing how their next round goes.
Zaphid
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Czech Republic1860 Posts
February 21 2011 14:05 GMT
#16
HuK gives interviews like korean, whether that is pro or cons is up to you
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Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38257 Posts
February 21 2011 14:10 GMT
#17
On February 21 2011 23:01 searcher wrote:
What does Revival mean when he says "I think his style can be compete against mine."?


Probably just that he doesn't think Huk will be an easy match.

On February 21 2011 23:05 Zaphid wrote:
HuK gives interviews like korean, whether that is pro or cons is up to you


I'd hazard a guess that his interview was probably translated into Korean, and then translated back to English ^^
Jumbled
Profile Joined September 2010
1543 Posts
February 21 2011 14:10 GMT
#18
On February 21 2011 21:51 SenorChang wrote:
That was quick, thanks for the interviews!

Show nested quote +
Q : Why do you mainly use Banelings?

Losira : I personally like Banelings. When having a big 200 population battle, if Zerg has many high tech units army size has to be small. Banelings only take up 1 food so I produce them frequently.


Was really impressed by Losira's use of the banelings in ZvP, didn't work so well the first time but he managed to pull it off :p

Kinda disappointed that no one asked HuK what the ceremony was about Maybe telling the people who doubt him to be quiet? idk lol

I'd say the interview answers might have revealed Huk's reason there. Sounds like he felt he silenced the critics who said that foreigners getting in to code A via seeding didn't deserve to be there.
Sanguinarius
Profile Joined January 2010
United States3427 Posts
February 21 2011 14:13 GMT
#19
Thanks so much for these interviews. Posted so fast too!!

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NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 14:30:00
February 21 2011 14:21 GMT
#20
Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.


-> Well obviously it only takes him a few days to be really high ranked on a server with a huge bonus pool when he is really good to begin with. DIMAGA, MaNa or any other top EU player could easily start a new account on US and get near 4000 or more in a few days if they grind the ladder. Thats just how the system works.

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.

Anyways, gratz to HuK. He played well 2nd Game, first game nice comeback :-)! Hope he does well against his next opponent, should really be do-able for him to win it all.

Is his next opponent ex Revival[ScM] ? If yes, he was SICK in Broodwar^^
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
Jaeger
Profile Joined December 2009
United States1150 Posts
February 21 2011 16:36 GMT
#21
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:
Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.


-> Well obviously it only takes him a few days to be really high ranked on a server with a huge bonus pool when he is really good to begin with. DIMAGA, MaNa or any other top EU player could easily start a new account on US and get near 4000 or more in a few days if they grind the ladder. Thats just how the system works.


Doesn't everyone have the exact same amount of bonus pool points?
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mynhauzen
Profile Joined February 2011
Russian Federation30 Posts
February 21 2011 16:37 GMT
#22

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.

well thats what he is saying, in another interview he stated, that NA<EU<KO meaning, that players in europe are harder to beat, than in north america, and players in korea are even harder to beat. And he is from north america himself, trained there, learned to play there etc. He is saying, that players in korea train harder, and has a better result at the end. Mana, Dimaga, TLO etc can play well against good players, but MKP, MVP etc in the bo11 can destroy any of em with no chances.
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Tachion
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada8573 Posts
February 21 2011 16:42 GMT
#23
Revival looked really solid in his games. HuK is gonna have his hands full in his next match.
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S.O.L.I.D.
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States792 Posts
February 21 2011 16:47 GMT
#24
YES GO HUK

Woohoo, now we just need the other 3 foreigners to make it through and it'll be all good. Revival will be a tough match, but I think HuK has the ability to win.
Crissaegrim
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
2947 Posts
February 21 2011 17:05 GMT
#25
Huk doesnt sound that cocky in the interview. People keep complaining about his attitude and such but I think that they should really understand that people have different personalities on and off stage. Just saying...

I still disagree with the ceremony he did. Wasn't really that cool =).
Asshat
Profile Joined September 2010
593 Posts
February 21 2011 17:08 GMT
#26
On February 21 2011 22:24 PlosionCornu wrote:
Huk looks like an old man with that low-cut stache,whilist the other players seem a lot younger.


And the first thing that came to my mind when I saw that haircut was

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Looking forward to check out the vods later.
Aragos
Profile Joined October 2010
France182 Posts
February 21 2011 17:13 GMT
#27
Nice job !
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
February 21 2011 17:19 GMT
#28
Uh, nice picture of Huk? He certainly looks scary and imposing...

Anyways, nice interviews. Losira is really onto something with that insight into his baneling play. Perhaps banelings can be a viable answer to the dreaded Protoss death ball. Also, fascinating to see Huk dealing with some nerve issues in the GSL. Hopefully, he can overcome them like oGsMC did so that we can get some even better play out of him, which he'll need in his next match against the mini-FruitDealer TSL.Revival.

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Loljke
Profile Joined January 2011
Ukraine246 Posts
February 21 2011 17:22 GMT
#29
Nice interviews, ty!
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Gator
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States3432 Posts
February 21 2011 17:30 GMT
#30
if HuK gets a haircut he will be Code S for sure
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1Eris1
Profile Joined September 2010
United States5797 Posts
February 21 2011 17:42 GMT
#31
Thanks for the interviews! Revival looks very good!
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NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
February 21 2011 17:47 GMT
#32
On February 22 2011 01:37 mynhauzen wrote:
Show nested quote +

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.

well thats what he is saying, in another interview he stated, that NA<EU<KO meaning, that players in europe are harder to beat, than in north america, and players in korea are even harder to beat. And he is from north america himself, trained there, learned to play there etc. He is saying, that players in korea train harder, and has a better result at the end. Mana, Dimaga, TLO etc can play well against good players, but MKP, MVP etc in the bo11 can destroy any of em with no chances.


I don't think MKP could destroy DIMAGA in a Best of 11 "with no chances". Just ridiculous to say. I'd say a MorroW for example trains equally hard and his greedy style would fit the Korean style really well ;-)
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`Zapdos
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States935 Posts
February 21 2011 18:04 GMT
#33
Thanks for the translations Cryingpoo :D. Anyone make a gif of HuK's ceremony yet?
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SC2Soundless
Profile Joined February 2011
United States7 Posts
February 21 2011 18:47 GMT
#34
On February 21 2011 22:25 Jetaap wrote:
Nice interview! Tl needs to make some team jackets though , TL shirts are nice , but not as nice as TSL's outfit


yeah okay, what are you, a teenage girl, looks don't mean everything.
own it up Huk, gogo fighting in a t-shirt because that booth gets too hot to contain you.
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FataLe
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand4516 Posts
February 21 2011 18:48 GMT
#35
Thanks for these.
hi. big fan.
douche
Profile Joined February 2011
Sweden42 Posts
February 21 2011 18:48 GMT
#36
Thanks for the interviews! Would be fun to see Huk advance
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red4ce
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States7313 Posts
February 21 2011 18:52 GMT
#37
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.


Well unless Lalush improves his ZvT in a hurry, Koreans are going to take the top 3 spots in FXOpen. Just saying.
Ciubhran
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden98 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 18:53:47
February 21 2011 18:53 GMT
#38
http://image.toutlecine.com/photos/n/o/0/no-country-for-old-men-no-country-for-old-men-23-01-2008-21-11-2007-1-g.jpg

I think this is the look Huk was going for.
Euronyme
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden3804 Posts
February 21 2011 19:03 GMT
#39
On February 22 2011 01:36 Jaeger wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:
Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.


-> Well obviously it only takes him a few days to be really high ranked on a server with a huge bonus pool when he is really good to begin with. DIMAGA, MaNa or any other top EU player could easily start a new account on US and get near 4000 or more in a few days if they grind the ladder. Thats just how the system works.


Doesn't everyone have the exact same amount of bonus pool points?


Top players play even tho their bonus pool is empty. That is why for instance when Naniwa started a new account (called Meatyowllegs) he got first in the world to 3k points.
Now HuK starts playing again on an acc he hadnt maxed out on the pool to begin with, and he reaches 4k.
It's how the bonus pool works. If pro players cared about the ladder, they wouldn't play at all when the bonus pool reached zero.
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Euronyme
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden3804 Posts
February 21 2011 19:05 GMT
#40
On February 22 2011 03:53 Ciubhran wrote:
http://image.toutlecine.com/photos/n/o/0/no-country-for-old-men-no-country-for-old-men-23-01-2008-21-11-2007-1-g.jpg

I think this is the look Huk was going for.


hahahaha lolz I sure hope not XD
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NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
February 21 2011 19:12 GMT
#41
On February 22 2011 03:52 red4ce wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.


Well unless Lalush improves his ZvT in a hurry, Koreans are going to take the top 3 spots in FXOpen. Just saying.


Most of EU Top players weren't playing - just saying.
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Longshank
Profile Joined March 2010
1648 Posts
February 21 2011 19:17 GMT
#42
On February 22 2011 04:12 mTw|NarutO wrote:
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On February 22 2011 03:52 red4ce wrote:
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.


Well unless Lalush improves his ZvT in a hurry, Koreans are going to take the top 3 spots in FXOpen. Just saying.


Most of EU Top players weren't playing - just saying.

Nor were the Korean top players. Just saying.
p1cKLes
Profile Joined November 2010
United States342 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 19:20:02
February 21 2011 19:17 GMT
#43
Huk's ability to place FF's are insane. IMO, shields if used correctly can dominate almost any game. On paper, it seems lik you have endless possabilities with shields, but I don't think the strategy and tactics have been fully worked out yet, but if anyone can do it Huk can.

Go HUK
Kvothe
Profile Joined September 2010
201 Posts
February 21 2011 19:21 GMT
#44
On February 22 2011 04:03 Euronyme wrote:
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On February 22 2011 01:36 Jaeger wrote:
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:
Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.


-> Well obviously it only takes him a few days to be really high ranked on a server with a huge bonus pool when he is really good to begin with. DIMAGA, MaNa or any other top EU player could easily start a new account on US and get near 4000 or more in a few days if they grind the ladder. Thats just how the system works.


Doesn't everyone have the exact same amount of bonus pool points?


Top players play even tho their bonus pool is empty. That is why for instance when Naniwa started a new account (called Meatyowllegs) he got first in the world to 3k points.
Now HuK starts playing again on an acc he hadnt maxed out on the pool to begin with, and he reaches 4k.
It's how the bonus pool works. If pro players cared about the ladder, they wouldn't play at all when the bonus pool reached zero.


That is the worst explanation and so wrong on many levels, but you do have the main idea right just no concept of how it works obviously.
teaCher
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada521 Posts
February 21 2011 19:21 GMT
#45
First canadian in the GSL, and wins 2-0 ,WOOOT!!! GO CANADA
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Al Bundy
Profile Joined April 2010
7257 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-21 19:51:55
February 21 2011 19:48 GMT
#46
I just watched today's games;

1st I want to say that GSL is the best sc2 tournament EVER.

2nd I want to say LIQUID'HUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved his play in the first game, that really nice FFE & tech path, the dark shrine + templar archive timing was very good. Extreme DT play, that was sooo entertaining to watch Plus he looked like he kept his cool all game long, he reacted quite well to the early zergling as well as the burrow play.

Yes the Zerg player made some mistakes, eh when you're on 4 bases why would you want to stay on low tier tech? But all in all very nice series.

I guess the haters and the naysayers can shut the hell up now. Huk is definitely not overrated, he showed very solid play and insane decision making.
o choro é livre
Galleon.frigate
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada721 Posts
February 21 2011 19:54 GMT
#47
On February 22 2011 04:48 AlBundy wrote:
I just watched today's games;

1st I want to say that GSL is the best sc2 tournament EVER.

2nd I want to say LIQUID'HUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved his play in the first game, that really nice FFE & tech path, the dark shrine + templar archive timing was very good. Extreme DT play, that was sooo entertaining to watch Plus he kept his cool all game long, he reacted quite well to the early zergling as well as the burrow play.

Yes the Zerg player made some mistakes, eh when you're on 4 bases why would you want to stay on low tier tech? But all in all very nice series.

I guess the haters and the naysayers can shut the hell up now. Huk is definitely not overrated, he showed very solid play and insane decision making.



well, lets not overstate the games, but he did 2-0 the first round of code A which in an acomplishment few can claim, even if he was seeded.

Actually, I really hope that the seeds do well. It's rather important to keep people from crapp'n all over the seeding process, and really I don't see many people going to korea without seeds.
vectorix108
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States4633 Posts
February 21 2011 20:13 GMT
#48
Yay for HuK! Never knew that about his name haha.
Aka XephyR/Shaneyesss
cYaN
Profile Joined May 2004
Norway3322 Posts
February 21 2011 20:17 GMT
#49
Hope he's more settled next time and can play his best. Obviously an awesome result, but the competition will only get harder^^ gl in the next round huk
Al Bundy
Profile Joined April 2010
7257 Posts
February 21 2011 20:17 GMT
#50
On February 22 2011 04:54 Galleon.frigate wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 22 2011 04:48 AlBundy wrote:
I just watched today's games;

1st I want to say that GSL is the best sc2 tournament EVER.

2nd I want to say LIQUID'HUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I loved his play in the first game, that really nice FFE & tech path, the dark shrine + templar archive timing was very good. Extreme DT play, that was sooo entertaining to watch Plus he kept his cool all game long, he reacted quite well to the early zergling as well as the burrow play.

Yes the Zerg player made some mistakes, eh when you're on 4 bases why would you want to stay on low tier tech? But all in all very nice series.

I guess the haters and the naysayers can shut the hell up now. Huk is definitely not overrated, he showed very solid play and insane decision making.



well, lets not overstate the games, but he did 2-0 the first round of code A which in an acomplishment few can claim, even if he was seeded.

Actually, I really hope that the seeds do well. It's rather important to keep people from crapp'n all over the seeding process, and really I don't see many people going to korea without seeds.


You're right I'm just a fanboy ^^
o choro é livre
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11372 Posts
February 21 2011 20:44 GMT
#51
On February 22 2011 04:21 sad.wish wrote:
First canadian in the GSL, and wins 2-0 ,WOOOT!!! GO CANADA


Yikes, I'm so used to the foreigners being from America or Europe, I forgot that :S Gogo Canada! This Mounty is packing heat!
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darmousseh
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States3437 Posts
February 21 2011 20:45 GMT
#52
Good job huk

I'm pretty sure if huk says korean ladder is better, he means it. There's no reason for him to lie.
Developer for http://mtgfiddle.com
Souljah
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States423 Posts
February 21 2011 20:56 GMT
#53
Huk taking code A, Jinro takin Code S?

Why the hell not.
Megaliskuu
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5123 Posts
February 21 2011 21:07 GMT
#54
MBC Revival fighting!~
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biskit
Profile Joined August 2010
Australia355 Posts
February 21 2011 21:17 GMT
#55
Very speedy translation, thank you. Losira looks so cute ^^.
godemperor
Profile Joined October 2010
Belgium2043 Posts
February 21 2011 21:18 GMT
#56
On February 22 2011 04:12 mTw|NarutO wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 22 2011 03:52 red4ce wrote:
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:

But I do agree with him that the Koreans are a bit more solid, not saying they are WAY WAY better than EU players, since I think the TOP Eu players can compete with Koreans. In FXOpen we saw Koreans dropping games left and right to not even really big names. And I'm aware that those were not MKP, MVP, NaDa etc, but still.


Well unless Lalush improves his ZvT in a hurry, Koreans are going to take the top 3 spots in FXOpen. Just saying.


Most of EU Top players weren't playing - just saying.

The only "big" name Koreans there were ogstheSTC and ogsHero, and they are both in the finals.
Vorlik
Profile Joined October 2010
1522 Posts
February 21 2011 21:51 GMT
#57
Wait so players only need to win their first round to stay in Code A? Wasn't it 2 rounds last time? I don't remember ><
BluePabs
Profile Joined November 2010
United States317 Posts
February 21 2011 21:55 GMT
#58
picture of huk is awesome...he's a good character to have in the gsl. I hope he wins one more and gets to the up&down matches!
Drock
Profile Joined October 2010
United States305 Posts
February 21 2011 21:56 GMT
#59
Great job HuK!

Hopefully you'll get far! Also, hopefully you'll come back to NA for MLG! woot!
I kinda miss Idra...
TemplarCo.
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Mexico2870 Posts
February 21 2011 22:03 GMT
#60
HuK Fighting!!! Nice 2-0 by HuK,
With an average game length of 7m36s over his 6 games in GSL3, this is a no-brainer. BitByBit pulls more SCVs than yo momma at a club on Mar Sara. ♞
ZasZ.
Profile Joined May 2010
United States2911 Posts
February 21 2011 22:16 GMT
#61
On February 22 2011 06:51 Vorlik wrote:
Wait so players only need to win their first round to stay in Code A? Wasn't it 2 rounds last time? I don't remember ><


I think the way it works is that if you get knocked out in the ro32, you have to qualify again, which is difficult with the talent pool in Korea. If you get knocked out in the ro16 you stay in Code A, and if you make it to the ro8 you get a spot in the up/down matches, and at that point you're playing for seeding and the ability to choose your group for the up/down matches.

Can anybody confirm this? If so this is why so many players are just relieved to get past the ro32, although of course they'd rather get to the up/down matches and ideally be able to pick a pretty weak group.
Tachion
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada8573 Posts
February 21 2011 22:22 GMT
#62
On February 22 2011 03:53 Ciubhran wrote:
http://image.toutlecine.com/photos/n/o/0/no-country-for-old-men-no-country-for-old-men-23-01-2008-21-11-2007-1-g.jpg

I think this is the look Huk was going for.

I think he looks more like Skywalker to be honest.

[image loading]
i was driving down the road this november eve and spotted a hitchhiker walking down the street. i pulled over and saw that it was only a tree. i uprooted it and put it in my trunk. do trees like marshmallow peeps? cause that's all i have and will have.
p1cKLes
Profile Joined November 2010
United States342 Posts
February 21 2011 22:56 GMT
#63
Wow too close to call...lol Maybe Huk is a cross between a hitman drawing on his jedi powers to dominate the SC2 world.
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
February 22 2011 00:22 GMT
#64
Thanks for the interviews. Nice work HuK :D
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
hitman133
Profile Joined October 2010
United States1425 Posts
February 22 2011 01:03 GMT
#65
HuK has no chance against Revival...
Il1idan
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada95 Posts
February 22 2011 01:05 GMT
#66
HUk skywalker
shappens
Profile Joined January 2011
Korea (South)137 Posts
February 22 2011 01:21 GMT
#67
Did you guys see, right after 1st game, when he took a sip of water, his hand was trembling??
It was so cute lol ^ ^;

Very happy to see nice foeign player.

Goodbye to idra and welcome HUK !!!

Really hope you to be high CODE S rank..
HesitatioN
Profile Joined January 2011
United States148 Posts
February 22 2011 01:35 GMT
#68
huk fighting!

he has the best picture LOL, slowly turning into a korean
She doesn't wear any wings
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
February 22 2011 01:54 GMT
#69
On February 21 2011 23:21 mTw|NarutO wrote:
Q : You are ranked number one in the European server, how do you compare Europe server against Korean server?

Huk : It only took me four days to be high ranked in Europe. Korean players practice more and play more solid styles. If any players who play on Korean ladder, I think they could be high ranked in European server.


-> Well obviously it only takes him a few days to be really high ranked on a server with a huge bonus pool when he is really good to begin with. DIMAGA, MaNa or any other top EU player could easily start a new account on US and get near 4000 or more in a few days if they grind the ladder. Thats just how the system works.



His (Huk's) opinion isn't only about making it to the top of the EU ladder. It's also just expressing how he feels about each server based on the games he has played obviously.
mierin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4943 Posts
February 22 2011 02:11 GMT
#70
On February 22 2011 10:03 hitman133 wrote:
HuK has no chance against Revival...


He has a good chance, but not if he plays like he played vs. Curious IMO. He'll likely be able to control his nerves better next game though, so we'll see.

Plus...you always have a chance vs. Zerg when you build a forge and have 150 spare minerals
JD, Stork, Calm, Hyuk Fighting!
riboflavin
Profile Joined April 2010
United States226 Posts
February 22 2011 02:30 GMT
#71
On February 22 2011 03:47 SC2Soundless wrote:
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On February 21 2011 22:25 Jetaap wrote:
Nice interview! Tl needs to make some team jackets though , TL shirts are nice , but not as nice as TSL's outfit


yeah okay, what are you, a teenage girl, looks don't mean everything.
own it up Huk, gogo fighting in a t-shirt because that booth gets too hot to contain you.
g.g.


I don't suppose you followed the BW scene too much to realize the relevance of the lack of TL jackets (seriously, where are they?). Please understand that there is a heavy emphasis on team unity and part of that is manifest though baller jackets/uniforms. Liquid aside, most of the other teams already have jackets and shirts covered in logos/sponsor patches. It would be best to not call someone names without understanding how much this is part of the RTS world. I'm not saying I have cred here either...guys like you and me (pathetic post counts) should lay low on the name calling and learn a little more about this world. Just my 2 cents for you anyway.
TheNessman
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4158 Posts
February 22 2011 03:00 GMT
#72
no wonder huk always wears a hoodie

Good job huk! jk about your hair. but i'm sure you could get it styled to be even cooler!!!!
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Tachion
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Canada8573 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-02-22 05:05:14
February 22 2011 03:05 GMT
#73
Did Revival just recently change his name back from Pretty? I loaded the VOD's from last night, and it says TSL_Pretty vs ZenexButterflyEffect on the bottom. I'm just wondering which ID he's actually going by.

edit: nvm on the top of the vod it says revival vs butterfly lol.
i was driving down the road this november eve and spotted a hitchhiker walking down the street. i pulled over and saw that it was only a tree. i uprooted it and put it in my trunk. do trees like marshmallow peeps? cause that's all i have and will have.
GameGenie
Profile Joined February 2011
Japan3 Posts
February 22 2011 05:50 GMT
#74
Great work HUK!
EchoZ
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Japan5041 Posts
February 22 2011 10:28 GMT
#75
HuK: Expressing a shock.

Shock us with your games!
Dear Sixsmith...
VeNoM HaZ Skill
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1528 Posts
February 22 2011 20:55 GMT
#76
Has anyone notice that StatTale has the players July and August? It's pure coincidence, but for some reason I find it hilarious...
#1 MMA fan! I like you too Taeja. Still patiently waiting for the Crown Prince to become the King.
sykBelieve
Profile Joined November 2010
22 Posts
February 23 2011 09:06 GMT
#77
Gw Huk and Losira!
EchoZ
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Japan5041 Posts
February 23 2011 21:45 GMT
#78
Is it just me or Losira's picture look like :3
Dear Sixsmith...
Weemoed
Profile Joined August 2010
Netherlands741 Posts
February 24 2011 16:36 GMT
#79
Are the interviews for the second day of Code A already to be found somewhere?
Bring me to space, and let me wander there forever
iSometric
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
2221 Posts
February 25 2011 03:51 GMT
#80
Congrats to Los and Huk. When are the next Code A interviews released?
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