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riptide
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
5673 Posts
April 24 2014 17:20 GMT
#1
This interview was conducted by Manifesto7 and translated by yours truly, and made possible by the terrific coach of SKT T1, Hyung-suk Suh, better known as aficionado.

Enjoy~!


[image loading]


the pic is 100% real and not photoshopped o_o

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Hello and thank you for taking the time to talk with TeamLiquid and the English speaking StarCraft world. We have been following your career since the beginning, and we wish you good luck in your future.

These questions were made by the fans of TeamLiquid.net.

Who was your first pro game against, and what were your feelings when you were getting ready to play? What map was it on? Did you win ?

I don’t remember my very first opponent. Among many players, the one people will most likely know is Kim Il-jae, who used the ID Special Dra, who I played at the SBS tournament. I won.


StarCraft at the pro level has changed so much over your career, why do you think you have been able to be successful for so long?

I think it’s my constant renewal of new goals and sense of duty. In particular I think I had a sense of duty to change the social perception of e-sports.

You changed the way people played the game many times. What players caused YOU to change your game style?

First of all I learned a lot from players who scouted well. My strategic play was also aided by the exceptional play of progamers who were able to catch generational trends and flows.

If you could make one balance change to starcraft, what would you
change?


I wish the balance of protoss would be changed. I think that if zealots became weaker and dragoons were strengthened, tosses would be sufficiently strong against zergs as well.

Which player were you most confident to beat in your career? Which
practice partner was the most difficult to train against?


There is not one player who I thought was easy. But if I had to answer the question, I’d say Jang Jinnam, who I have a good won-loss record against. The most difficult training partner I had was Park Hyomin (Combi) during my IS days.

Over the next two years, which terran, protoss, and zerg players will be the best?

For protoss Song Byung-gu (stork), for Zerg Ma Jae-yoon (saviOr), and for Terran (and this is to encourage him to make more of an effort), Yum Bo-sung (Sea[Shield])

What do you think of the mandatory two years of military service for Korean men? Is it a good thing or bad thing?

Foreigners may see this and think Korean men must feel victimized but in reality Korean men don’t think this way. Mandatory military service could be seen as both good and bad.

How do you feel about being the lead person in e-sports? What benefit has there been, and what has been bad about it?

I do feel slightly regretful because many things necessary for e-sports will be put into place this year. However I think my juniors will be able to receive many benefits in the future.


What single moment from your career will you always remember?

My first major league victory as a progamer. Other progamers feel the same way because from that moment on, everything becomes very important.

How is Iloveoov's role on the team gonig to change now that you are gone? What is the "big change" rumoured that he was going to make?

The "big change" is something my coach mentioned so I don’t think I can answer that question. Iloveoov’s duty and role is to become the team’s Terran captain and to play his part as a senior and veteran gamer.


How does your team scout for new talent?

Pass.

How can StarCraft stay popular while newer games are always being
released?


New maps, new players, new ways of playing the game, and new things to attract attention. I think the popularity of Starcraft is due to constant change, development, and evolution.

If you had to give only three tips to a StarCraft beginner, what would they be?

A drive to win, effort, and rivalry.

What UMS maps do you play?

Mostly zergling blood, and Nexus.

When you are given a new map to play on, what steps do you take to
prepare for it? How do you examine a new map?


First I skim the map, then I look at the movement path for units, then the rush distance, then check to see if there are areas that are susceptible to bugs, then other general details such as the distance between main and natural.


Does the Korean army have scv suits? -_- (would you prefer a wraith?)

Pass. I have no idea.

What are your predictions for this years WCG? The current OSL? The current MSL?

The current OSL is hard to predict because many players are battling back and forth. But in both the MSL and OSL I think zerg players will show a good fight. In this year’s WCG, although Park Sung-jun (July) is a talented Zerg, the two Korean terrans are not easy prey and so predicting the outcome before the final will be difficult.

If you could play in another Superfight, who would you play against?

I’d like to play against Kang Min (Nal_rA). I think there would be lots of fun games if I could play against him.

How can e-sports move outside of Korea in popularity? Can you help with that?

I think there need to be more international tournaments. Politicians must take an interest and aid from many different quarters and sectors will be needed.

Thank you very much for your time. I hope the future is good for you, and that your service in the air force is meaningful. From everyone (28,000 people) at TeamLiquid, thank you very much.

All Hail the Emperor.
AdministratorSKT T1 | Masters of the Universe
Beyonder
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Netherlands15103 Posts
Last Edited: 2006-10-08 03:22:04
October 07 2006 21:02 GMT
#2
I think the Slayers_'Boxer kills the Newstab to the left, try playing around with it to fix it . Cool picture btw.

edit: it's fixed. Fun interview, though he gives short answers.
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GrandInquisitor *
Profile Blog Joined May 2005
New York City13113 Posts
October 07 2006 21:03 GMT
#3
Same thing for me, killing newstab...


But best interview ever.
What fun is it being cool if you can’t wear a sombrero?
Syxygy
Profile Blog Joined September 2006
558 Posts
October 07 2006 21:08 GMT
#4
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Xeofreestyler
Profile Blog Joined June 2005
Belgium6771 Posts
October 07 2006 21:09 GMT
#5
I'm going to miss this man.

Rofl, nexus, I'd love to play that with him ^^

great interview, thanks
Graphics
Lukeeze[zR]
Profile Joined February 2006
Switzerland6838 Posts
October 07 2006 21:10 GMT
#6
Thank you a lot ^^~
Terran & Potato Salad.
zergc1
Profile Joined October 2004
Zimbabwe961 Posts
October 07 2006 21:14 GMT
#7
nice interview & nice pic (is it a fake?) xD
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
October 07 2006 21:15 GMT
#8
On October 08 2006 06:02 Beyonder wrote:
I think the Slayers_'Boxer kills the Newstab to the left, try playing around with it to fix it . Cool picture btw.

edit: it's fixed. Fun interview, though he gives short answers.

I liked most of the answers, short but I think he answered them perfectly =]

Too bad he couldn't answer the scouting-for-talent part, would have been interesting. Thanks for doing this interview, was nice, and good luck to him.
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
vGl-CoW
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
Belgium8305 Posts
October 07 2006 21:15 GMT
#9
haha first he says he doesn't remember his first pro win and later on he says it was the most rememberable moment in his career
Moderatorfollow me on twitter if u think ur so tough @BooyaCow
lawl mart
Profile Joined April 2006
United States1289 Posts
October 07 2006 21:19 GMT
#10
i felt soooooo good inside after i saw that picture ^^_^_^_^^^_^
i even explained it to my mom when she was walking by the computer room OO;

man, right now i feel even more sad than i did before that he has to leave
14cc... whats next? women voting?
KorvspaD
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Sweden468 Posts
October 07 2006 21:21 GMT
#11
On October 08 2006 06:15 vGl-CoW wrote:
haha first he says he doesn't remember his first pro win and later on he says it was the most rememberable moment in his career

He probably meant his first Starleague win.
for all we could have done and all that could have been...
Nyovne
Profile Joined March 2006
Netherlands19135 Posts
October 07 2006 21:24 GMT
#12
haha that pic <3<3<3

Nice interview, tnx alot .
ModeratorFor remember, that in the end, some are born to live, others born to die. I belong to those last, born to burn, born to cry. For I shall remain alone... forsaken.
Adamthegreat
Profile Joined February 2003
Sweden1179 Posts
October 07 2006 21:40 GMT
#13
That was a new answer to how to balance the pvz mu. (Not saying it isn't balanced today... )
-_-v
CaucasianAsian
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Korea (South)11577 Posts
October 07 2006 21:45 GMT
#14
should of asked him if any girls that are screaming ask him for sex...

he never answered that one in the last interview.
Calendar@ Fish Server: `iOps]..Stark
One Page Memory
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Bulgaria2145 Posts
October 07 2006 21:53 GMT
#15
Awesome work! Thanks to all whom made this happen!
Jin Youngsoo before game with Savior: But, I demanded myself (of composure) by saying: Same old, same old - only a Zerg, only a Zerg
RaGe
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Belgium9947 Posts
October 07 2006 21:55 GMT
#16
wow, im so surprised we got this interview
probably thanks to boxerforever.com

w00t
Moderatorsometimes I get intimidated by the size of my right testicle
KrAzYfoOL
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Australia3037 Posts
October 07 2006 22:00 GMT
#17
On October 08 2006 06:45 CaucasianAsian wrote:
should of asked him if any girls that are screaming ask him for sex...

he never answered that one in the last interview.

ahhh nussink..
It's better to burn out than to fade away
KrAzYfoOL
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
Australia3037 Posts
Last Edited: 2006-10-07 22:01:49
October 07 2006 22:01 GMT
#18
edit: oops quoted myself :o
It's better to burn out than to fade away
Manifesto7
Profile Blog Joined November 2002
Osaka27146 Posts
Last Edited: 2006-10-07 22:02:03
October 07 2006 22:01 GMT
#19
probably thanks to uhjoo, the sk coach afficianado, and yours truely.

Uhjoo, thanks a lot for getting this up so fast. It is THE dream come true for me.

Mani.
ModeratorGodfather
SuperJongMan
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
Jamaica11586 Posts
October 07 2006 22:02 GMT
#20
/Salute
POWER OVERWHELMING ! ! ! KRUU~ KRUU~
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