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NeoOmega
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States495 Posts
July 14 2010 06:22 GMT
#81
D.Apollo did a surprisingly excellent job wit that interview. I hope to see more.
happyness
Profile Joined June 2010
United States2400 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-14 07:36:41
July 14 2010 06:22 GMT
#82
On July 14 2010 13:33 iEchoic wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 12:52 Sylvr wrote:
The main thing working against Americans in the progaming scene is the culture. Parents aren't likely to allow their teenagers to "play a game" for 8+ hours a day as they don't view the prospects of being a progamer as a legitimate goal. It's even worse as an independent adult as you pretty much NEED to have a full time job to keep a roof over your head (with internet).


There's unfortunately good reason for it too. Playing a game for 8+ hours a day is terrible for your health. You can try to say "well, exercise when they're not playing", but it's still unhealthy to sit that long. It's bad for your back, your tailbone, and your general health. Exercising doesn't erase that much sitting every single day.

I love pro gaming but I hate how SC pro gamers play upwards of 12 or more hours a day. I'll probably get flamed for this but I think that kind of playing ruins competitive gaming. It furthers the stereotype that gaming is for nerds and makes it impossible for people with other things in their life to compete.


8 hours of sitting a day is unhealthy. Good thing that doesn't happen in America... oh wait, except for the millions of people who have 9-5 desk jobs.
Honestly, all of us do a lot of sitting, whether it be in class or at work or on the internet in our leisure time.

I will admit I find it annoying that pro gamers are able to play so much or can even stand playing so long for that matter. But it's the same with mastering anything. Professional musicians and professional atheletes often practice 8+ hours a day, but nobody calls them nerds.
Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
July 14 2010 06:27 GMT
#83
On July 14 2010 12:59 floor exercise wrote:
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On July 14 2010 12:52 Sylvr wrote:
The main thing working against Americans in the progaming scene is the culture. Parents aren't likely to allow their teenagers to "play a game" for 8+ hours a day as they don't view the prospects of being a progamer as a legitimate goal. It's even worse as an independent adult as you pretty much NEED to have a full time job to keep a roof over your head (with internet).

If the US had progaming teams like Korea does, then you might have a chance to get "scouted" and earn a means to live by playing, but as it stands, progaming on the level that IdrA expects will be necessary just isn't an option unless you're already supported without having to work. Culture is the sole reason why Koreans are so firmly at the top of the scene.



Haha yeah I agree, American parents in general are far too responsible to allow their chi
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RandomBS
Profile Joined July 2010
United States130 Posts
July 14 2010 06:29 GMT
#84
On July 14 2010 12:59 floor exercise wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 12:52 Sylvr wrote:
The main thing working against Americans in the progaming scene is the culture. Parents aren't likely to allow their teenagers to "play a game" for 8+ hours a day as they don't view the prospects of being a progamer as a legitimate goal. It's even worse as an independent adult as you pretty much NEED to have a full time job to keep a roof over your head (with internet).

If the US had progaming teams like Korea does, then you might have a chance to get "scouted" and earn a means to live by playing, but as it stands, progaming on the level that IdrA expects will be necessary just isn't an option unless you're already supported without having to work. Culture is the sole reason why Koreans are so firmly at the top of the scene.



Haha yeah I agree, American parents in general are far too responsible to allow their chi
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Do me a favor and look at the sign on the window... That picture was not taken in america.
"an intelligent zerg will go 2 hatch, my build was designed to take advantage of that and so lost because he went 3 hatch. going 3 hatch is utterly retarded for the reasons i just explained so yes i did lose because he did something dumb." -idra
mgj
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
191 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-14 06:36:30
July 14 2010 06:33 GMT
#85
Cool interview!

Heh, i never thought i would say this but i think rekrul might have had a positive influense on idra. Maybe its just his age, but he seems to have matured a lot during the last few years.

How long are you planning to stay in korea apollo? I kindda thought it was more of a temporary thing but you have been there for a while now.

He hates us too, just not as much.

haha, good one

Like someone else stated already, the d.apollo was really obnoxious and pushy and just running over idra, in the start. got better towards the mid, but still he's a bit too hyper lol. Good interview tho overall, wouldn't mind more!


Really? Apollo seems like a very friendly pleasant guy to me. Maybe a bit more experience with doing interviews could help, but i honestly dont understand this comment at all.
FlamingTurd
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1059 Posts
July 14 2010 06:48 GMT
#86
great interview, wish the Korean pros would start playin!
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Elevators
Profile Joined March 2010
United States56 Posts
July 14 2010 07:16 GMT
#87
Admittedly, I used to be an IdrA hater. But seeing his last 2 interviews makes him much more likable in my eyes. I'm not sure this means I will be rooting for him in any upcoming tournaments, and I still think the ragequitting is a little silly (though sort of a trademark at this point.) But still, this was a nice interview.
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SexyBimbo
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany89 Posts
July 14 2010 07:28 GMT
#88
Imo the Idra hating would be alright if he was a rude bastard, but I can understand the idea of EARNING a gg and it is not like he never does gg. He has respect for skill, he said so himself and it shows. He does gg after a good game where his opponent does play well. His standards of "good" might just perhaps be a little different than the ones of the viewers in many cases.

I really like Idra.

SB
Why do ppl do this; does my name look anything like Kiwikaki?? - Kawaiirice
bakedace
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States672 Posts
July 14 2010 07:43 GMT
#89
great quality
Piski
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Finland3461 Posts
July 14 2010 09:21 GMT
#90
On July 14 2010 13:09 reza wrote:
I don't mean to be rude..but who the hell is apollo?


http://www.team-dignitas.org/users.php?user_id=19146

He came from CC if I remember correctly and now is living in korea with artosis and idra. Haven't seen him a lot but he is quite a solid player in starcraft too.
sluggaslamoo
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Australia4494 Posts
July 14 2010 13:16 GMT
#91
This is a really nice interview, probably the best SC2 interview so far in terms of quality. You didn't have an overly noisy background, voices were very clear, and the interview was nice and upbeat instead of a slow drawl.

My pet peeve though with interviews, is when the interviewer interrupts the interviewee and doesn't let him talk for very long or say everything he wants to say (e.g when IdrA was talking about the politics of SC2 I was really interested in what he had to say, but it was kinda cut off mid-way). Apart from that well done. Thanks.
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Chopin
Profile Joined November 2009
Norway55 Posts
July 14 2010 13:22 GMT
#92
Idra has changed, he seems more nice for every video now! Before... he seemed like a total douch bag!
Jhax
Profile Joined July 2010
Ireland201 Posts
July 14 2010 13:25 GMT
#93
Really looking forward to seeing top tier koreans playing SC2. As for the interview, really enjoyed it, but can we get some more videos please
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Apolo
Profile Joined May 2010
Portugal1259 Posts
July 14 2010 13:37 GMT
#94
"I used to play terran, 'cause if they don't fix it, i'm gonna switch over, because terran is just ridiculous right now."
MacroNcheesE
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States508 Posts
July 14 2010 13:57 GMT
#95
Excellent stuff Apollo
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Armut
Profile Joined April 2010
Turkey141 Posts
July 14 2010 14:23 GMT
#96
Apollo and Idra thank you guys. Looking forward to see the next one
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PfiliTehDwarf
Profile Joined December 2006
Germany66 Posts
July 14 2010 14:26 GMT
#97
haha i forgot about you apollo but you were really funny at wcg cologne

nice interview, keep up the good work
floor exercise
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada5847 Posts
July 14 2010 15:16 GMT
#98
On July 14 2010 15:29 RandomBS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 14 2010 12:59 floor exercise wrote:
On July 14 2010 12:52 Sylvr wrote:
The main thing working against Americans in the progaming scene is the culture. Parents aren't likely to allow their teenagers to "play a game" for 8+ hours a day as they don't view the prospects of being a progamer as a legitimate goal. It's even worse as an independent adult as you pretty much NEED to have a full time job to keep a roof over your head (with internet).

If the US had progaming teams like Korea does, then you might have a chance to get "scouted" and earn a means to live by playing, but as it stands, progaming on the level that IdrA expects will be necessary just isn't an option unless you're already supported without having to work. Culture is the sole reason why Koreans are so firmly at the top of the scene.



Haha yeah I agree, American parents in general are far too responsible to allow their chi
[image loading]


Do me a favor and look at the sign on the window... That picture was not taken in america.


The picture was a visual aid to draw attention to childhood obesity, a problem that is more prevalent in the United States of America than anywhere else. I am using this as an example of how irresponsible parents are, and while much like McDonald's bad parenting is a universal problem, there is much evidence to suggest that American parents would not disallow their children to pursue a career in ESPORTS on the basis of responsibility.

I dunno I thought it was pretty obvious
mgj
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
191 Posts
July 14 2010 15:23 GMT
#99
On July 14 2010 22:22 Chopin wrote:
Idra has changed, he seems more nice for every video now! Before... he seemed like a total douch bag!


Indeed. I hope idra will still be idra tho, and not turn into the typical korean progamer: "I will practice harder and do better next time"
Trebis
Profile Joined March 2010
United States182 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-14 16:25:10
July 14 2010 16:25 GMT
#100
Awesome interview Apollo. Your interviewing style is really relaxed and free-flowing, while still keeping very professional. Do more of these! Do a Tasteless and Artosis interview before you leave Korea
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