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Korea (South)84 Posts
ToD talks about the game, his future plans and more in this interview with GOM TV:
http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60911
Excerpt:
![[image loading]](http://img.gomtv.net/img/Todd.jpg) Yoan 'ToD' Merlo has returned to the pro-gaming scene. He has picked up SC2 about 3 months ago and is already proving himself to be one tough Protoss player. ToD is currently in Team Millenium and the day for ToD to claim the position of a top Protoss player in addition to his previous status as a top Human player from WC3 seems near. In this interview with GOM TV, ToD talks about the game, his future plans and more. [What have you been up to ever since retiring from WC3 and before switching to SC2? What is your current typical day like as a pro-gamer? (Question by user "sc2lime")] "After retiring from WarCraft3 pro-gaming, I did a ton of sports, mostly ping-pong, working out, and a lot of football. But after a knee injury I basically had to stop all of it. So I had all my time to spend in front of the computer once again! My typical day after waking up would be playing some SC2 although I used to never do this before as I thought it's too hard to play well in the morning (I saw in some interview of a Korean coach that he said his players focus better in the morning so I wanted to see it for myself). After a few games I eat, shower and play more. Then I eat again, play more and go to sleep. Since I started playing about 3 months ago I take a lot of time to study the game as well by watching replays and GSL VODs, and reading TL etc. I believe it helps learning the game faster." ...
Read the rest of the interview at http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60911]GOMTV
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awesome :D thanks John/Gom
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John, I don't want to hijack the thread but when does GSL March start? According to the schedule it says tonight but you guys aren't live.
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On February 14 2011 18:10 SimDawg wrote:
John, I don't want to hijack the thread but when does GSL March start? According to the schedule it says tonight but you guys aren't live.
Should be starting on the 21st, I think.
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Korea (South)84 Posts
GSL March starts on Feb. 21st.
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would be nice if the questions could be bolded for the overview, but thank you very much!
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Thanks. Sad I have to wait another week though.
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Wicked interview. Post more of these. Love reading these things!
Thanks a lot! =D
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 18:12 Elefanto wrote:
would be nice if the questions could be bolded for the overview, but thank you very much!
I agree. Haha.
On February 14 2011 18:13 SimDawg wrote:
Thanks. Sad I have to wait another week though.
We will try to keep you guys entertained. Wink Wink.
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Thanks for the interview. Can't wait for gsl March to start!
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Korea (South)84 Posts
Feel free to comment below the interview at GOMtv.net as the number of comments often dictates the popularity of the post. Thanks.
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Nice interview! Now get Grubby ^^
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Excellent, thanks. I love hearing from top players.
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Thanks GOMTV, is there any plans to work more closely with TL in anyway? Just curious 
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 18:21 Atlare wrote:Thanks GOMTV, is there any plans to work more closely with TL in anyway? Just curious
Only going to say that we will pursue the option that makes the eSports fans and community happy.
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cool! all i remember is the USWest account 4KToDHasBiGNose and from that picture the name is absolutely true! haha nice interview
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just wondering (sorry for being off topic about this) but, is it possible for the observer to sometimes go and press 1 or 2 to see what the progamer/player is currently looking at certain critical parts?
Mainly cause I've been seeing the Brood War vod's of the Proleagues and they sometimes show at parts the ingame view of the player (some of them go split screen it, but I'm mainly asking about the function already in SC2 to show the player cameras)?
I would just find it quite interesting to watch parts of the game in their point of view sometimes
though maybe not, but I'd think it'll be interesting to experiment with and try out....>_>
now... on topic:
nice interview, can you also do more interviews like this (possibly to other progamers.... both non koreans and koreans? :D
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 18:29 zhurai wrote:
just wondering (sorry for being off topic about this) but, is it possible for the observer to sometimes go and press 1 or 2 to see what the progamer/player is currently looking at certain critical parts?
Mainly cause I've been seeing the Brood War vod's of the Proleagues and they sometimes show at parts the ingame view of the player (some of them go split screen it, but I'm mainly asking about the function already in SC2 to show the player cameras)?
I would just find it quite interesting to watch parts of the game in their point of view sometimes
though maybe not, but I'd think it'll be interesting to experiment with and try out....>_>
now... on topic:
nice interview, can you also do more interviews like this (possibly to other progamers.... both non koreans and koreans? :D
You need to post this type of comments/suggestions on GOMtv.net.
Would love to come and check TL 24/7 but sadly cannot.
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No offense Gomtv, but TL feels more homie. haha.
I'll definitely try to post more on gomtv though. It would be awesome if somehow TL and Gomtv integrate threads. For example, Look at the [GSTL] thread or all [GSL] related live threads. So much more interaction and excitement then the gom chat.
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Nice interview!
Although my question was credited to someone else lol.
[What have you been up to ever since retiring from WC3 and before switching to SC2? What is your current typical day like as a pro-gamer? (Question by user "Tellon")]
That is actually from me as seen in this GOM thread http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60887
Anyway, still the biggest ToD fan!
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 18:38 Neosta2 wrote:
No offense Gomtv, but TL feels more homie. haha.
I'll definitely try to post more on gomtv though. It would be awesome if somehow TL and Gomtv integrate threads. For example, Look at the [GSTL] thread or all [GSL] related live threads. So much more interaction and excitement then the gom chat.
This is a battle ground. You should never feel relaxed!
Btw any suggestions for the next interview (the strucuture, players to interview and etc) would be greatly appreciated.
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On February 14 2011 18:42 GOMTV wrote:Show nested quote +On February 14 2011 18:38 Neosta2 wrote:
No offense Gomtv, but TL feels more homie. haha.
I'll definitely try to post more on gomtv though. It would be awesome if somehow TL and Gomtv integrate threads. For example, Look at the [GSTL] thread or all [GSL] related live threads. So much more interaction and excitement then the gom chat.
This is a battle ground. You should never feel relaxed! Btw any suggestions for the next interview (the strucuture, players to interview and etc) would be greatly appreciated.
Please bold the questions in the interview write-up. It is hard to read since it is just a wall of text.
Also, if it is ever possible, that Artosis get support from GOM to do some sort of video interviews not only from foreign players but also from Koreans. Just to maybe talk about the state of the game or just how they feel about their GSL matches so far. I know this is already done after each GSL wins but I feel that there aren't enough time during the GSL and that Artosis asks much better questions than the ones you get from forum posts. Plus, Artosis is already doing a lot to spread the word about Starcraft 2 and the GSL that some sort of backing from GOM (translator, helping with scheduling interviews with progamers, etc) would be very much appreciated.
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 18:38 sc2lime wrote:Nice interview! Although my question was credited to someone else lol. Show nested quote +
[What have you been up to ever since retiring from WC3 and before switching to SC2? What is your current typical day like as a pro-gamer? (Question by user "Tellon")]
That is actually from me as seen in this GOM thread http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60887Anyway, still the biggest ToD fan!
Honest mistake. Post has been edited.
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I'm big fan of ToD, not only did he stick it out in Korea for a long time even after his teammates left, but he also stuck with Human despite their blatant weaknesses in WC3. It's a shame he didn't go Terran. He is a bit of a whiner at times like Idra.
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On February 14 2011 18:31 GOMTV wrote:Show nested quote +On February 14 2011 18:29 zhurai wrote:
just wondering (sorry for being off topic about this) but, is it possible for the observer to sometimes go and press 1 or 2 to see what the progamer/player is currently looking at certain critical parts?
Mainly cause I've been seeing the Brood War vod's of the Proleagues and they sometimes show at parts the ingame view of the player (some of them go split screen it, but I'm mainly asking about the function already in SC2 to show the player cameras)?
I would just find it quite interesting to watch parts of the game in their point of view sometimes
though maybe not, but I'd think it'll be interesting to experiment with and try out....>_>
now... on topic:
nice interview, can you also do more interviews like this (possibly to other progamers.... both non koreans and koreans? :D You need to post this type of comments/suggestions on GOMtv.net. Would love to come and check TL 24/7 but sadly cannot.
oh ok. reposted it on the forum (wasn't sure which forum to use, so I chose the lastest one >_<)
http://www.gomtv.net/2011gstl1/forum/60923
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i remember how tod always complained it was too hot in player booths. he even refused to play in some tournaments if they didn't have proper cooling. i think he claimed asians handle heat better heh.
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Nice interview I look forward to future development.
John: Pick some more awesome names for Artosis to say live, hearing him laugh when he says names that catch him off guard is great.
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 20:37 Ethic wrote:
Nice interview I look forward to future development.
John: Pick some more awesome names for Artosis to say live, hearing him laugh when he says names that catch him off guard is great.
Sure I will tell John when I see him.
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On February 14 2011 22:01 GOMTV wrote:Show nested quote +On February 14 2011 20:37 Ethic wrote:
Nice interview I look forward to future development.
John: Pick some more awesome names for Artosis to say live, hearing him laugh when he says names that catch him off guard is great. Sure I will tell John when I see him.
Wha- Wait a second, who is this?
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 14 2011 22:14 Elefanto wrote:
Probably Jay :D
Guess again.
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Cocoshoo's comics are so much fun to read )))
I love it!
oh and the interview is also great. Great to see ToD back in the progaming scene. I'm sure he'll do very good since his multitasking in wc3 was very nice from what I've seen back in the days :D
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I really like ToD, such a great guy. I'm so happy to see him active in Sc2, I hope he will do well in the future.
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On February 14 2011 22:20 GOMTV wrote:Guess again.
IT'S TASTELESS AHHH
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Good job GOM on that GSTL. It was really really good, and most people agree that it was a fantastic league. Will there be another one after the next GSL ? We would love to see some more !
Also, good job on getting picked up on for cable TV. SC2 is doing good
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Thanks for sharing all of this stuff with us!
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ToD was my idol in wc3, and I've used essentially the exact same unit group setup that he used in wc3 and carried it over to SC. I really hope he does well in the future, and I will certainly be rooting for him!~
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Good job, mysterious GOMTV person! Nice interview.
I hope to see more games played on the new GSL maps and expanded GSTL format.
Oh and please thanks the technician for fixing gom stream, I can watch the games again now.
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john, we love you!
great interview
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On February 15 2011 07:55 1Eris1 wrote:
john, we love you!
great interview
I love John, too, but the person who made the thread isn't John. It's not Jay, either.
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This is great, I'm glad Cocoshoo's comic was translated into English :D
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 15 2011 08:04 ptbl wrote:I love John, too, but the person who made the thread isn't John. It's not Jay, either.
That's correct Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
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On February 14 2011 18:12 GOMTV wrote:
GSL March starts on Feb. 21st.
Same day as InControl's announcement of his announcement. Coincidence?
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Good luck tod! Will be top in no time.
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On February 15 2011 10:00 Beef Noodles wrote:Same day as InControl's announcement of his announcement. Coincidence?
Yes.
Oh and thanks for the interview Tasteless 
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ToD is a really cool guy and he was a fantastic commetator for the WC3 tournament on GomTV. I really enjoyed his games in WC3 so I wish the best of luck!
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 15 2011 10:06 Telcontar wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 10:00 Beef Noodles wrote:On February 14 2011 18:12 GOMTV wrote:
GSL March starts on Feb. 21st. Same day as InControl's announcement of his announcement. Coincidence? Yes. Oh and thanks for the interview Tasteless
Tasteless says what? what?
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I would like to see an interview with Julyzerg. He started out not too well the first season he played. But now he got bumped into Code S and would like to know how he feels about that and if he thinks he can win against players like IMMVP/oGsMC. Also want to know if he thinks zerg is UP just like every other professional zerg.
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On February 15 2011 09:58 GOMTV wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 08:04 ptbl wrote:On February 15 2011 07:55 1Eris1 wrote:
john, we love you!
great interview I love John, too, but the person who made the thread isn't John. It's not Jay, either. That's correct Mr. Sherlock Holmes.
If it's not John or Jay... is it Torch? After that, I don't think we know any names of the people that work there.
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Korea (South)84 Posts
On February 15 2011 11:11 Taf the Ghost wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 09:58 GOMTV wrote:On February 15 2011 08:04 ptbl wrote:On February 15 2011 07:55 1Eris1 wrote:
john, we love you!
great interview I love John, too, but the person who made the thread isn't John. It's not Jay, either. That's correct Mr. Sherlock Holmes. If it's not John or Jay... is it Torch? After that, I don't think we know any names of the people that work there.
I usually work in the shadows. If you really want to know, my name is mentioned in one of the 'Notices' on GOMtv.net forum. Nyehehe.
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On February 15 2011 11:59 GOMTV wrote:Show nested quote +On February 15 2011 11:11 Taf the Ghost wrote:On February 15 2011 09:58 GOMTV wrote:On February 15 2011 08:04 ptbl wrote:On February 15 2011 07:55 1Eris1 wrote:
john, we love you!
great interview I love John, too, but the person who made the thread isn't John. It's not Jay, either. That's correct Mr. Sherlock Holmes. If it's not John or Jay... is it Torch? After that, I don't think we know any names of the people that work there. I usually work in the shadows. If you really want to know, my name is mentioned in one of the 'Notices' on GOMtv.net forum. Nyehehe.
Hmm... maybe it's B.K. the audio director? I love mysteries
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I would say it's Torch since he's the foreign relations guy
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Cool interview but why are you interviewing someone who isn't connected with GOM at the moment?
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One of the 4kings
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ToD is the man, i pray to god that somethings makes him and rotterdamn cast code A....
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EPT
If I can treat this like a feedback forum for a minute I'd like to say that the GSTL was insanely awesome due to new maps and the atmosphere of team play, games seemed closer, more interesting and tense. Keep up the good work as always 
