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[Interview] Daum OSL Semi-finals #1

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HonestTea *
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
5007 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-07-13 13:50:07
July 13 2007 11:56 GMT
#1
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Iris (T, CJ Entus)

- It's your first ever finals
▶ I always thought of the Starleague in terms of stages and rounds. Other player seemed to be the most excited and happy when they won in the semifinals. When I was a rookie, the scenes of players advancing to the finals from the semifinals left a strong impression with me. I wanted it to be me in that place, and I accomplished that today.

- You took care of Stork easily.
▶ Coming into the game, I sometimes thought I would lose. I decided that even if I do lose, I would to do the things I wanted, to do everything I prepared. So I went in with my mind at ease. That helped me attack well. At first, when the matchups were decided last week, I though tI would win. But preparing along with Proleague was very tough. Yesterday I was joking around with Savior about this and that. I'm happy to win 3-0, because I feel that my win over Savior is justified.

- You opened with 2-fac for all three sets.
▶ I actually prepared 2-fac for all five sets. I was pretty nervous [using a risky strategy]. I prepared 2-fac openings so that win or lose, I made my move before Carriers were in the air. Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier.

- The moment you clinched victory, what did you think?
▶ When all of Stork's dragoons died and his probes came out, I realized I won. But I felt sorry to see him dismayed.

- It's your first finals since debuting.
▶ I once heard that as you get older, it costs more and more to miss a chance. If you can't win a finals it only becomes harder next time. This finals has come at a crucial time. I've set my goals to win a finals at 22 years old.

- What was the most difficult moment getting to the finals?
▶ While I was preparing for the semis, I thought that facing Stork would be the hardest. But afterwards, I realized that in the end playing Savior was most difficult.

- Who would you like to face in the finals.
▶ I think it would be fun to play Flash. He's been gettings wins over all the players with strong reputations these days. But I feel that if you want people to say you have a strong TvT, you have to beat me first. I havn't even had a chance to play him in private.

- What are your goals going into the finals.
▶ A finals appearance has been my one desire for the entire three years of my gaming career. Reaching this stage has not been easy at all. I pour all my passion into this, and whoever my opponent is, they cannot match my passion. I will be a player who can back up his words.
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SonuvBob
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Aiur21549 Posts
July 13 2007 12:00 GMT
#2
Thanks HonestTea!

"Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win."
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LuMiX
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
China5757 Posts
July 13 2007 12:00 GMT
#3
Uhmm...whos interview is this with? sorry ^_^
Puosu
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
6985 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-07-13 12:02:38
July 13 2007 12:01 GMT
#4
On July 13 2007 21:00 Metal[x] wrote:
Uhmm...whos interview is this with? sorry ^_^

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Iris after semi-finals with Stork.
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
July 13 2007 12:14 GMT
#5
cool thx honestea!
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KH1031
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
United States862 Posts
July 13 2007 12:21 GMT
#6
thanks!

How old is Iris?
mikeymoo
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada7170 Posts
July 13 2007 12:41 GMT
#7
Wow thanks! it's been a while, and out of nowhere comes two translations!
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
July 13 2007 13:29 GMT
#8
"But I feel that if you want people to say you have a strong TvT, you have to beat me first"

this is entirely true and its refreshing for a pro to recognize his own abilities
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evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
July 13 2007 13:39 GMT
#9
"Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier"
Bwahahahaa! CARRIER=INSTA WIN!
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TheFoReveRwaR
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States10657 Posts
July 13 2007 13:49 GMT
#10
Great interview I love what was said about the older you get the more difficult it is to win a finals. Makes sense because the more exposed you are the easier it is for players to adapt to your style.
Being healthy, it has been said, really consists of having the same disease as everybody else.
knyttym
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States5797 Posts
July 13 2007 13:57 GMT
#11
Awesome. I have been waiting to read Iris' interview.
thx
xM(Z
Profile Joined November 2006
Romania5281 Posts
July 13 2007 14:11 GMT
#12
thanks for both.
And my fury stands ready. I bring all your plans to nought. My bleak heart beats steady. 'Tis you whom I have sought.
-Groove
Profile Joined July 2007
34 Posts
July 13 2007 14:17 GMT
#13
On July 13 2007 21:00 SonuvBob wrote:
Thanks HonestTea!

"Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win."

Haha thats the exact same vibe I got.

Iris said:▶ While I was preparing for the semis, I thought that facing Stork would be the hardest. But afterwards, I realized that in the end playing Savior was most difficult.

Ahahaha, owned.

-Groove
GongKyuckTerran
Profile Joined March 2006
Croatia1096 Posts
July 13 2007 18:23 GMT
#14
gogo iris
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afdagfhds3gdg2
Profile Joined May 2007
United States77 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-25 20:56:15
July 13 2007 21:37 GMT
#15
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CapO
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States1615 Posts
July 14 2007 00:17 GMT
#16
"Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier."

i guess i'm not the only one i hate carriers/ground forces
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Gokey
Profile Joined November 2006
United States2722 Posts
July 14 2007 01:05 GMT
#17
savior and iris... hmm, i wonder just how much they get along
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36374 Posts
July 14 2007 02:07 GMT
#18
seems like they are friends if they were joking around
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ManaBlue
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Canada10458 Posts
July 14 2007 03:25 GMT
#19
I'm really happy for Iris. He's had such an awesome run after breaking out of that daze he was in in the groups. I really hope he wins.

Thanks for the translation HonestTea!
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il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
July 14 2007 09:26 GMT
#20
So Stork played for MSL finals and osl semi finals? thats crazy stuff
Painbringer
Profile Joined March 2003
Norway446 Posts
July 14 2007 12:14 GMT
#21
I really liked Iris answers in this interview, seems like cool guy.
NaDazpwnz3r
Profile Joined April 2007
United States111 Posts
July 14 2007 12:41 GMT
#22
yee, very professional of a pro-gamer. i always thought he was an idiot or something...idk
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Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36374 Posts
July 14 2007 23:55 GMT
#23
On July 14 2007 18:26 il0seonpurpose wrote:
So Stork played for MSL finals and osl semi finals? thats crazy stuff

he really played well to capitalize on the opportunity of the wildcard in the MSL

but imo Bisu OSL quarters + MSL Winner is more impressive, as is Savior being in both finals last season
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anch
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States5457 Posts
July 16 2007 02:24 GMT
#24
off topic,
why the hell is he Sexy-Terran?
ShabZzoY!
Profile Joined July 2004
Great Britain760 Posts
July 16 2007 03:18 GMT
#25
On July 16 2007 11:24 anch wrote:
off topic,
why the hell is he Sexy-Terran?

Obviously a cruel sarcastic nickname :o
fragbait
Profile Joined June 2007
Germany19 Posts
July 16 2007 04:41 GMT
#26
Iris so does deserve this. After last seasons semi finals... And I think its nice that he and Savior still can fool around. Iris really has no weaknesses. He's feared TvT, even says it himself. He rolled over the most dominating PvT player this season 3-0. And there's the final victory over Savior, his team mate, and considered the best Zerg in the world. GGPlay's on fire, though - better to not underestimate him!
Our brood shall overrun the fields that men call home.
.dragoon
Profile Joined May 2007
United States749 Posts
July 16 2007 05:44 GMT
#27
Even the most dominant PvT player was playing too many games at once - OSL, MSL, PL.

Being the number 1 team, I'm appalled samsung didn't give stork a break from proleague to focus on his starleague games.
If you can, then do. If I can, I will.
Bub
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States3518 Posts
July 17 2007 02:18 GMT
#28
THERE's my boy! Isn't it amazing what he has been doing lately? Seems he has no weak MU throw anyone vs him and he will give nice games. I'm sure we will all see some good ones soon with GGplay ^^

The Berserker has my vote.
XK ßubonic
amorpheus
Profile Joined May 2007
Bulgaria2144 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-07-19 18:40:54
July 19 2007 18:40 GMT
#29
On July 13 2007 22:29 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote: its refreshing for a pro to recognize his own abilities

On July 14 2007 21:14 Painbringer wrote:
I really liked Iris answers in this interview, seems like cool guy.

On July 14 2007 21:41 NaDazpwnz3r wrote:
yes, very professional of a pro-gamer.


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