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Stopher
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States38 Posts
August 01 2012 03:50 GMT
#1361
@Liquid'Nazgul, how will you and your team prepare for IM? Are you guys working more closely together for this or is everyone still doing their own thing like normal? I can't wait for a new team photo with everyone! (Will you debut the rumored new jerseys?) Thanks a millions!
"The inner machinations of my mind are an enigma." -Patrick Star
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-01 03:59:45
August 01 2012 03:52 GMT
#1362
On August 01 2012 12:45 System42 wrote:
I have a question where do you get your income from do you get like a small portion every time one of your players wins something?

When a player wins prize money that goes to the player. I don't believe in taking the prize money of their individual winnings. I'm not opposed to teams doing it to take away the variance and risk when they are trying to invest and build a team, but I don't think it should be a long term revenue source. Luckily we don't need to do it. Our revenue is based on sponsors and apparel sales.

On August 01 2012 12:46 Moka wrote:
@Liquid'Nazgul

How do you imagine yourself and Team Liquid in 5-10 years ?

Not thinking that far ahead.

On August 01 2012 12:46 thedaks16 wrote:
Nazgul - Suit or no suit? Boss or Bosse ? Seriously though, plan on suiting up for the event? Also, how are these things arranged, is Taeja on call in Korea, ready to play at a moments notice i presume, maybe on Skype or in channel watching the teams games live? ...

For IPLTAC everything is played at once so we're all there in a Skype call. In NASTL and EGMC each player has their match planned individually at a time where it fits best. Suit jacket, at least.

On August 01 2012 12:50 Oreo7 wrote:
Naz, if you had to pick a team captain besides yourself, who would it be and why?

I feel like Catz has a good sense of talent and skill. In the long run the best captains will be retired players. Unfortunately that's not really realistic for the non-Korean scene right now. It's one thing to just add a 20th guy to a house, but it's another to fund a persons life.
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FakeDeath
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia6060 Posts
August 01 2012 03:53 GMT
#1363
Gratz Liquid.Taeja on a roll lately.
Play your best
FuzzyJAM
Profile Joined July 2010
Scotland9300 Posts
August 01 2012 03:54 GMT
#1364
On August 01 2012 12:13 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Interesting note is that no other team really cared about picking TaeJa up, so apparently it wasn't all that obvious.

WTF? I'd have thought Taeja was just about the hottest pick up at the time. Makes me wonder what the hell other teams are thinking.
Did you ever say Yes to a single joy?
fire_brand
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada1123 Posts
August 01 2012 03:56 GMT
#1365
@Nazgul, Hey Nazgul, do you see liquid picking up any other players to bolster your other races lineups? Currently you have Tyler and Hero as your only Toss, and Jinro and Taeja as your only Terrans. And with Jinro and Tyler both not playing as well as fans would like your non-Zerg roster looks thin in terms of numbers. If you picked up another player would they have to be a NON zerg?

And a related question would be if you picked up a player would it be someone you're looking at like a Hero or Taeja type, a younger player that just hasn't gotten the chance to be the best he can be, or is on their way to be great? Or would you consider an already established skilled free agent, like a Violet, or Morrow? Or even a player that has been relevant in the past but has kind of fallen off, like an Inca or Top?

Thanks! Keep up the amazing work!
Random player, pixel enthusiast, crappy illustrator, offlane/support
McFeser
Profile Joined July 2011
United States2458 Posts
August 01 2012 03:56 GMT
#1366
On August 01 2012 11:54 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 11:42 McFeser wrote:
Also do you think there is a stigma against foreigners in that people (And TL writers) always assume they will lose without actually looking at which team/player is stronger?

Can you expand a bit on the question not sure what you're looking for from me.

Sorry.

Maybe a better question is, how do you think people view Koreans on Foreign teams? When DRG was all-killing every team imaginable in the GSTL he was the scariest player on the planet. I remember when Nony heard he was coming to MLG his reaction on SotG was "No, anyone but him!" (I'm paraphrasing). However, when Taeja does the same thing in a smaller league, and has been winning literally everything besides that, there isn't that same fear surrounding him. What I'm asking is do you think Taeja would be getting more respect if he was still on SlayerS?
Promethelax still hasn't changed his quote
Sgtmt
Profile Joined May 2011
United States72 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-01 03:58:26
August 01 2012 03:57 GMT
#1367
Edit: Someone asked same question just before me.
Porcelina
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United Kingdom3249 Posts
August 01 2012 03:57 GMT
#1368
On August 01 2012 12:54 FuzzyJAM wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 12:13 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Interesting note is that no other team really cared about picking TaeJa up, so apparently it wasn't all that obvious.

WTF? I'd have thought Taeja was just about the hottest pick up at the time. Makes me wonder what the hell other teams are thinking.


It was rather strange that when Ganzi and Taeja both left and openly said they were leaving and looking for other opportunities, namely joining foreign teams, that Ganzi was largely touted as the hot pick up.

I mean, Ganzi definitely was a hot pick up, but it is strange indeed that no other team seriously wanted Taeja and made decisive moves towards making that happen. Personally I thought that there would be a pretty major interest in Taeja from behind the scenes leading up to him signing for Liquid.
Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
August 01 2012 04:01 GMT
#1369
On August 01 2012 12:56 McFeser wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 11:54 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:42 McFeser wrote:
Also do you think there is a stigma against foreigners in that people (And TL writers) always assume they will lose without actually looking at which team/player is stronger?

Can you expand a bit on the question not sure what you're looking for from me.

Sorry.

Maybe a better question is, how do you think people view Koreans on Foreign teams? When DRG was all-killing every team imaginable in the GSTL he was the scariest player on the planet. I remember when Nony heard he was coming to MLG his reaction on SotG was "No, anyone but him!" (I'm paraphrasing). However, when Taeja does the same thing in a smaller league, and has been winning literally everything besides that, there isn't that same fear surrounding him. What I'm asking is do you think Taeja would be getting more respect if he was still on SlayerS?





Thank you.
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Aang
Profile Joined July 2012
United States1 Post
August 01 2012 04:02 GMT
#1370
If it is not to much to ask, when are we going to have the bio of Taeja's?
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-01 04:07:24
August 01 2012 04:03 GMT
#1371
On August 01 2012 12:50 Porcelina wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 12:48 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On August 01 2012 12:41 Lineridarz wrote:
Nazgul, do you think taeja is the best player in the world currently?

WARNING JUST MY OPINION:

I see him as the best open bracket player in the world, the best Terran player in the world, and in the mix for best player in the world.


Obvious follow up is obvious.

Best Protoss player in the world in general and in an open format?
Best Zerg player in the world in general and in an open format?
Who else is in the mix for best player in the world?

Best Protoss still goes to MC hands down. For Zerg I like Life/Symbol/DRG.

DRG, MVP, MKP, MC, TaeJa. I like consistent results for such a big title.

On August 01 2012 12:50 Stopher wrote:
@Liquid'Nazgul, how will you and your team prepare for IM? Are you guys working more closely together for this or is everyone still doing their own thing like normal? I can't wait for a new team photo with everyone! (Will you debut the rumored new jerseys?) Thanks a millions!

I imagine IM will specifically put some guys on TaeJa and/or HerO but we can't do the same. We'll have some guys dedicated to certain matchups and maps, and some others will have to have a more allround preparation. We'll go over replays and VODs. No shirts.


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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
August 01 2012 04:06 GMT
#1372
On August 01 2012 13:01 Hall0wed wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 12:56 McFeser wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:54 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:42 McFeser wrote:
Also do you think there is a stigma against foreigners in that people (And TL writers) always assume they will lose without actually looking at which team/player is stronger?

Can you expand a bit on the question not sure what you're looking for from me.

Sorry.

Maybe a better question is, how do you think people view Koreans on Foreign teams? When DRG was all-killing every team imaginable in the GSTL he was the scariest player on the planet. I remember when Nony heard he was coming to MLG his reaction on SotG was "No, anyone but him!" (I'm paraphrasing). However, when Taeja does the same thing in a smaller league, and has been winning literally everything besides that, there isn't that same fear surrounding him. What I'm asking is do you think Taeja would be getting more respect if he was still on SlayerS?


+ Show Spoiler +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7QmswyoJg



Thank you.

ahaha love it
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McFeser
Profile Joined July 2011
United States2458 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-01 04:09:11
August 01 2012 04:08 GMT
#1373
On August 01 2012 13:01 Hall0wed wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 12:56 McFeser wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:54 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:42 McFeser wrote:
Also do you think there is a stigma against foreigners in that people (And TL writers) always assume they will lose without actually looking at which team/player is stronger?

Can you expand a bit on the question not sure what you're looking for from me.

Sorry.

Maybe a better question is, how do you think people view Koreans on Foreign teams? When DRG was all-killing every team imaginable in the GSTL he was the scariest player on the planet. I remember when Nony heard he was coming to MLG his reaction on SotG was "No, anyone but him!" (I'm paraphrasing). However, when Taeja does the same thing in a smaller league, and has been winning literally everything besides that, there isn't that same fear surrounding him. What I'm asking is do you think Taeja would be getting more respect if he was still on SlayerS?


+ Show Spoiler +
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN7QmswyoJg


Thank you.

Why are you thanking me? I didn't have the internet skills to find that. I tried. Thank you good sir.
Promethelax still hasn't changed his quote
Liquid`Nazgul
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
22427 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-01 04:15:10
August 01 2012 04:09 GMT
#1374
On August 01 2012 12:56 fire_brand wrote:
@Nazgul, Hey Nazgul, do you see liquid picking up any other players to bolster your other races lineups? Currently you have Tyler and Hero as your only Toss, and Jinro and Taeja as your only Terrans. And with Jinro and Tyler both not playing as well as fans would like your non-Zerg roster looks thin in terms of numbers. If you picked up another player would they have to be a NON zerg?

And a related question would be if you picked up a player would it be someone you're looking at like a Hero or Taeja type, a younger player that just hasn't gotten the chance to be the best he can be, or is on their way to be great? Or would you consider an already established skilled free agent, like a Violet, or Morrow? Or even a player that has been relevant in the past but has kind of fallen off, like an Inca or Top?

Thanks! Keep up the amazing work!

I don't like to limit myself too much with all these factors, but I can say that picking up a Zerg at a level of our other Zergs does not make much sense at this point. Besides that, we're pretty open. I'm not desperate to add another player and I don't think doing so leads to the best pickups. If something comes along we will consider it.

On August 01 2012 12:56 McFeser wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 11:54 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
On August 01 2012 11:42 McFeser wrote:
Also do you think there is a stigma against foreigners in that people (And TL writers) always assume they will lose without actually looking at which team/player is stronger?

Can you expand a bit on the question not sure what you're looking for from me.

Sorry.

Maybe a better question is, how do you think people view Koreans on Foreign teams? When DRG was all-killing every team imaginable in the GSTL he was the scariest player on the planet. I remember when Nony heard he was coming to MLG his reaction on SotG was "No, anyone but him!" (I'm paraphrasing). However, when Taeja does the same thing in a smaller league, and has been winning literally everything besides that, there isn't that same fear surrounding him. What I'm asking is do you think Taeja would be getting more respect if he was still on SlayerS?

I'm really not sure. I feel like being on a non-Korean team definitely has a lot of benefits, but I'm not sure if fear is one of them.

On August 01 2012 13:02 Aang wrote:
If it is not to much to ask, when are we going to have the bio of Taeja's?

Not too much to ask at all. The past period has been very busy filled with work that had priority. I don't know when the bio will be done, but I'll make sure to harass WaxAngel again.
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Talack
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada2742 Posts
August 01 2012 04:09 GMT
#1375
Where the hell did Taeja's skill come from, guy is seriously destroying everything right now!

Hard to believe he wasn't a highly sought after pick when he was a free-agent, liquid is laughing while everyone else is face palming right now I bet.
Kennigit *
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada19447 Posts
August 01 2012 04:10 GMT
#1376
On August 01 2012 09:28 Toorgr wrote:
Sad to see that Liquid is completely irrelevant without Taeja :/

+ Show Spoiler +
taejan has 11/15 of TLs kill in TAC
he's also currently 11-1

Liquid finished 6th last seaon. Zenio all killed dignitas this season. We won NASTL last season. Good memory son.
fire_brand
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Canada1123 Posts
August 01 2012 04:11 GMT
#1377
+ Show Spoiler +
On August 01 2012 13:09 Liquid`Nazgul wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 12:56 fire_brand wrote:
@Nazgul, Hey Nazgul, do you see liquid picking up any other players to bolster your other races lineups? Currently you have Tyler and Hero as your only Toss, and Jinro and Taeja as your only Terrans. And with Jinro and Tyler both not playing as well as fans would like your non-Zerg roster looks thin in terms of numbers. If you picked up another player would they have to be a NON zerg?

And a related question would be if you picked up a player would it be someone you're looking at like a Hero or Taeja type, a younger player that just hasn't gotten the chance to be the best he can be, or is on their way to be great? Or would you consider an already established skilled free agent, like a Violet, or Morrow? Or even a player that has been relevant in the past but has kind of fallen off, like an Inca or Top?

Thanks! Keep up the amazing work!

I don't like to limit myself too much with all these factors, but I can say that picking up a Zerg at a level of our other Zergs does not make much sense at this point. Besides that, we're pretty open. I'm not desperate to add another player and I don't think doing so leads to the best pickups. If something comes along we will consider it.



Thanks!
Random player, pixel enthusiast, crappy illustrator, offlane/support
CuteZergling
Profile Joined November 2011
641 Posts
August 01 2012 04:12 GMT
#1378
@Nazgul, if you could pick a theme song for the team to walk out to, what would it be?
Team owner of team QTLing
Mikelius
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany517 Posts
August 01 2012 04:13 GMT
#1379
Ok, seriously, what the fuck do you guys feed Taeja?
Less QQ, more PewPew
vulhulla
Profile Joined November 2011
United States16 Posts
August 01 2012 04:14 GMT
#1380
On August 01 2012 13:10 Kennigit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 01 2012 09:28 Toorgr wrote:
Sad to see that Liquid is completely irrelevant without Taeja :/

+ Show Spoiler +
taejan has 11/15 of TLs kill in TAC
he's also currently 11-1

Liquid finished 6th last seaon. Zenio all killed dignitas this season. We won NASTL last season. Good memory son.



And don't forget the Sheth-Haypro combo that 5-1 Mouz also.
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