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SeltzerPlease
United States191 Posts
*I always yell at TorcH over correct pronunciation of his name (ID-drah) so I don't know how I done goofed it in the intro. :/ Nerves got the best of me...sorry.  Where the questions came from: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/fnkp4/interview_questions_for_idra/ | ||
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Veritassong
Canada393 Posts
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Mephiztopheles1
1124 Posts
I really wish he would have had his gracket on | ||
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hmunkey
United Kingdom1973 Posts
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sinani206
United States1959 Posts
GOGOGOGOGO IDRA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
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elmizzt
United States3309 Posts
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GwSC
United States1997 Posts
I must make preparations! | ||
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Ratel
Canada184 Posts
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Argosy
Germany20 Posts
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Oreo7
United States1647 Posts
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Reborn8u
United States1761 Posts
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0mgVitaminE
United States1278 Posts
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oursblanc
Canada1450 Posts
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a176
Canada6688 Posts
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Loki57
United States292 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:12 Ratel wrote: So Idra is a potential physicist?? interesting.. To create warheads to destroy the Terran scum of course  Good to hear IdrA is so excited about this deal, glad he can spend some more time with friends/clanmates/practice partners. He is SO good, and still has so much more potential. | ||
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delo
United States333 Posts
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skyR
Canada13817 Posts
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Drawstring
Australia5 Posts
The question overlay was a really nice touch, though on the longer questions it was a little bit strained. Maybe for longer questions, a summarised version would be more fitting. Small niggle though and hardly a detraction. As for content, a lot of the same answers from Idra, but like he mentioned, alot of the same questions as usual. His comments on fundamental game design was very interesting though, and it could generate some very interesting discussion if thrown around between some pro gamers. Also didn't know Inka was living in the same house as him and Machine. That will definitly create that team-house feeling that Idra has been missing! | ||
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blade55555
United States17423 Posts
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jcroisdale
United States1543 Posts
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Raigeki
Hong Kong207 Posts
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Darpa
Canada4413 Posts
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PartyBiscuit
Canada4525 Posts
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hunts
United States2113 Posts
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101toss
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Ratel
Canada184 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:29 PartyBiscuit wrote: Idra's still one of the most boss players out there for getting as far as he did with only ladder. what? | ||
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igLeX
Canada140 Posts
IdrA hwaitiiiiiing!!! | ||
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Draconicfire
Canada2562 Posts
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mufin
United States616 Posts
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Karthane
United States1183 Posts
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ALang
Canada288 Posts
llolol | ||
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eviltomahawk
United States11135 Posts
Also, it's funny to see JoshSuth now obligated to buy Idra a steak dinner. His trolling continues lol. Anyways, very nice interview. It's cool to Idra's insights into his decision to return, the gaming house, and overall game design. | ||
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GagnarTheUnruly
United States655 Posts
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Angelbelow
United States3728 Posts
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Angelbelow
United States3728 Posts
For the past few months IdrA only had the korean ladder to practice on. Occasionally he practices with Ret but ret has his own decdicated practice schedule with team liquid and oGs. | ||
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Ratel
Canada184 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:45 Angelbelow wrote: For the past few months IdrA only had the korean ladder to practice on. Occasionally he practices with Ret but ret has his own decdicated practice schedule with team liquid and oGs. Idra haven't got where he is at just by laddering don't know how did you came to this conclusion its not like he has been around only for the past few months | ||
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henjebenje
Australia73 Posts
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Karthane
United States1183 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:46 Ratel wrote: Idra haven't got where he is at just by laddering don't know how did you came to this conclusion its not like he has been around only for the past few months Did you even read what he said? | ||
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Freebirdo7
United States163 Posts
Cant wait to see him in some tournaments over here. | ||
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Absolutionn
United States512 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:46 Ratel wrote: Idra haven't got where he is at just by laddering don't know how did you came to this conclusion its not like he has been around only for the past few months Its honestly a little in between, he had some practice partners but its no where near the amount he will have in America. | ||
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MassHysteria
United States3678 Posts
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Ratel
Canada184 Posts
I did, he says that Idra got is where he is at skill-wise only by laddering although Idra been playing sc2 since the beta -ignoring his past sc:bw experience experience accumulates over time that is my point -his overall play wasn't shaped just by a couple of months | ||
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ThaZenith
Canada3116 Posts
His comments about how every mechanic seems to be based around getting stuff out faster is so true. I wonder how much of a solution taking them all out would be. Would definitely lead to a radically different style of play for zerg, if nothing else, what with needing a lot more hatches. | ||
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sAfuRos
United States743 Posts
And glglg idra | ||
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SovSov
United States755 Posts
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Absolutionn
United States512 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:25 RickyKo wrote: idras comment on game design was very interesting Woah I just listened to that part. Considering Blizzard takes that route to balance by improving early game scouting, it would not only resolve somewhat of the issue of one base plays by making them less effective if you are good enough to scout properly, but it would leave them still viable if the other player doesnt play properly(i.e. scout it). | ||
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PartyBiscuit
Canada4525 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:52 Ratel wrote: I did, he says that Idra got is where he is at skill-wise only by laddering although Idra been playing sc2 since the beta -ignoring his past sc:bw experience experience accumulates over time that is my point -his overall play wasn't shaped just by a couple of months Alright, let me clarify, I meant to say that unlike essentially every other player in the GSL, IdrA managed to maintain a very high skill level with essentially only playing the Korean ladder for the DURATION of his GSL TIME (with occasional Ret practice and probably Artosis as cited in his interviews). On March 01 2011 13:53 sAfuRos wrote: Who is this chick i've never seen her in my life but she's in korea? Question mark And glglg idra TorcH's gf. | ||
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chocopan
Japan986 Posts
PS How about interviewing Artosis and/or km about the ongoing hi5 denial issue? | ||
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RuN
Brazil234 Posts
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LoLAdriankat
United States4307 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:52 Ratel wrote: I did, he says that Idra got is where he is at skill-wise only by laddering although Idra been playing sc2 since the beta -ignoring his past sc:bw experience experience accumulates over time that is my point -his overall play wasn't shaped just by a couple of months So? Every other pro and a good percentage of the TL population has been playing since beta. Why is IdrA so good if he's doing the same thing that a lot of people are doing? IdrA's kept up with the code S players by just laddering. Keep in mind that his opponents have a equally skilled practice partners as well as a steady practice schedule. | ||
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Xswordy
United Kingdom425 Posts
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CheAse
Canada919 Posts
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garbanzo
United States4046 Posts
Thanks for sharing! | ||
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Karthane
United States1183 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:52 Ratel wrote: I did, he says that Idra got is where he is at skill-wise only by laddering although Idra been playing sc2 since the beta -ignoring his past sc:bw experience experience accumulates over time that is my point -his overall play wasn't shaped just by a couple of months Idra hasn't had any teammates to practice with in sc2. He has basically only practiced by laddering. I don't see what's hard to understand. | ||
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mierin
United States4943 Posts
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JediGamer
United States656 Posts
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TheXenocide1
United States58 Posts
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iPood
United States99 Posts
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wishbones
Canada2600 Posts
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Chicane
United States7875 Posts
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joshboy42
Australia116 Posts
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aznagent
Hong Kong166 Posts
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dRaW
Canada5744 Posts
User was warned for this post | ||
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bajabaja
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GrimAngel
United States416 Posts
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States44257 Posts
I think he raised a good point about aggression being faster but countering aggression being slower. | ||
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pirates
United States701 Posts
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drcatellino
Canada346 Posts
![[image loading]](http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/1025/thegrackenlovemachine.jpg) | ||
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Maynarde
Australia1286 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:44 pirates wrote: whos that chick? TorcH's girlfriend Rachel, real the whole thread please... Thanks for the interview by the way, well done. Something about IdrA even though he's a skinny little dude makes you wanna shut up and listen to what he has to say LoL. | ||
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happyness
United States2400 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:12 Ratel wrote: So Idra is a potential physicist?? interesting.. I thought he would be a biologist since he plays zerg. LOL | ||
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Phanekim
United States777 Posts
btw she was nervous around idra? | ||
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reprise
Canada316 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:33 aznagent wrote: Wait Inka Machine and Idra in EG team house? I thought Inka was in LG I don't believe it's an EG house, but just a house they share. | ||
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MorNin
United States443 Posts
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sinani206
United States1959 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:50 drcatellino wrote: Introducing... Don Gracken de Marco ! amazing shot right there, one-of-a-kind. torch, you better watch out! | ||
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BeefyKnight
United States127 Posts
On March 01 2011 15:07 reprise wrote: I don't believe it's an EG house, but just a house they share. I used to watch PsyonicReaver cast alot when he lived at the "EG house" with Machine and Inka and it was referred to as the "EG house" quite often. Maybe he just hasn't moved out yet, or EG is letting him stay? But back on topic, awesome interview. Looking forward to more. xD Btw Seltzer should apply to cast Code-A games. I think that would be amazing. | ||
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sOvrn
United States678 Posts
Good job! | ||
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ejac
United States1195 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:59 happyness wrote: I thought he would be a biologist since he plays zerg. LOL Idra was accepted to go to college and study theoretical physics but then he won a spot to go to Korea on the estro sc1 team and did that instead or atleast, that is what I remember hearing from a different interview a long time ago. Anyway, I really liked idra's point about aggression and scouting. I thought it was quite a valid point, and good interview overall. | ||
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Tippereth
United States252 Posts
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Techno
1900 Posts
Greg, you have gained my respect and trust. | ||
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jonathan1
United States395 Posts
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EliteReplay
Dominican Republic913 Posts
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annul
United States2841 Posts
who is this girl? | ||
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uSnAmplified
United States1029 Posts
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Shigy
United States346 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:35 dRaW wrote: Question why isn't idra tappin that? User was warned for this post word User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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hugman
Sweden4644 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:52 ThaZenith wrote:His comments about how every mechanic seems to be based around getting stuff out faster is so true. I wonder how much of a solution taking them all out would be. Would definitely lead to a radically different style of play for zerg, if nothing else, what with needing a lot more hatches. Tbh I think they should just delay some of the new mechanics like Mules, Chronoboost, Reactors etc. | ||
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Natt
France253 Posts
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Skrelt
Netherlands306 Posts
On March 01 2011 15:53 annul wrote: jesus christ this girl is hot who is this girl? this ^ I whas thinking i was the first 1 lol Nice interview tho, must admit i only looked @ her :p | ||
yamato77
11589 Posts
On March 01 2011 15:53 annul wrote: jesus christ this girl is hot who is this girl? I believe she is Torch's girlfriend, though don't take that for absolute. | ||
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Torte de Lini
Germany38463 Posts
The Pain had the best question imo! | ||
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storm8ring3r
Germany227 Posts
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Boblhead
United States2577 Posts
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xanavi
Canada8 Posts
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bkrow
Australia8532 Posts
can't wait for IdrA domination in the West!Looking forward to his stream from the house in Arizona | ||
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schimmetje
Netherlands1104 Posts
T minus 30 minutes for the Return of the Grack! | ||
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Skaya
United States126 Posts
always good to see idra interviews. ty | ||
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jerriiez
Australia25 Posts
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Angelbelow
United States3728 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:46 Ratel wrote: Idra haven't got where he is at just by laddering don't know how did you came to this conclusion its not like he has been around only for the past few months Lol youre a sensitive one. I was only clarifying a statement made by partybiscuit. By no means are me or partybiscuit saying that hes just an average ladder player. We're actually complimenting the fact that hes so successful yet hes one of the few without any real practice partners in Korea. I'm a huge IdrA fan and would love to see him get further in the GSL, but without practice partners, hes at a heavy disadvantage. Therefore, as a fan, you have to support his decision to come back to the states simply because he'll be getting proper practice. Now imagine how great hes going to be when that happens. | ||
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arthur
United Kingdom488 Posts
Interesting interview, almost. | ||
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TheAntZ
Israel6248 Posts
On March 01 2011 16:45 jerriiez wrote: torch is a lucky bastard Well look at that chiseled movie star jaw. What kind of girlfriend did you expect that to reel in? Great interview, cant wait to see grack tearing NASL apart | ||
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Ponyo
United States1231 Posts
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iNcontroL
USA29055 Posts
Greg is so much better at this stuff these days GW IDRA | ||
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AskJoshy
United States1625 Posts
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Durn
Canada360 Posts
It's fun to go back to the SC2 Beta when Artosis used to interview IdrA in his apartment and how uncomfortable and brief Greg is. He's definitely not that charismatic Firebat Hero or BoxeR but he's come a long way and is always awesome to listen to. His comments on game-design and mechanics were very noteworthy. | ||
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nick1689
Australia494 Posts
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Technique
Netherlands1542 Posts
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Salvarias
Denmark231 Posts
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Lythox
Netherlands161 Posts
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Deadlyfish
Denmark1980 Posts
On March 01 2011 18:22 JoshSuth wrote: I'll pretend IdrA said "Funyuns" instead of "steak dinner." Good luck Greg! Maybe for the snack, give him some grackers | ||
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HaakonG
Norway33 Posts
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anatem
Romania1369 Posts
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me_viet
Australia1350 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:52 ThaZenith wrote: IdrA's interviews are always the best, hands down. He says what he thinks straight up, haters be damned. His comments about how every mechanic seems to be based around getting stuff out faster is so true. I wonder how much of a solution taking them all out would be. Would definitely lead to a radically different style of play for zerg, if nothing else, what with needing a lot more hatches. haha without queen injects, Zerg would be exactly like how they were in bw ^_^ | ||
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DyEnasTy
United States3714 Posts
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Kelsin
United States253 Posts
Really liked it! Can't wait to see him at MLG's! | ||
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ch4ppi
Germany802 Posts
Great interview, not just the standart phrases | ||
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TR
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stk01001
United States786 Posts
On March 01 2011 16:01 yamato77 wrote: I believe she is Torch's girlfriend, though don't take that for absolute. suprised more people don't recognize her.. she was just on the previous season of WCG Ultimate Gamer (the show incontrol did) and she actually made it pretty far into the competition. She's a gamer herself, i think she plays 3d shooters but I could be wrong. | ||
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Dont Panic
United States194 Posts
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KaiserJohan
Sweden1808 Posts
Also very nice from the interviewer, it looked really professional and I loved the clarification text for each question. Superb! | ||
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stevarius
United States1394 Posts
On March 01 2011 20:09 Deadlyfish wrote: Maybe for the snack, give him some grackers Nah, in this here land we marinade our steak in some Grack Daniels. Did I say some? I meant a lot of Grack Daniels. | ||
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SpaceYeti
United States723 Posts
On March 01 2011 13:14 Gentleman7 wrote: Idra seems so happy. Makes me happy. He's being interviewed by a cutie, of course he's happy. | ||
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decaf
Austria1797 Posts
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Ayush_SCtoss
India3050 Posts
Go IdrA and dominate NA! And it seems to be your birthday so happy birthday! | ||
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FenneK
France1231 Posts
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Blast
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Tarbosh
United States127 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:33 aznagent wrote: Wait Inka Machine and Idra in EG team house? I thought Inka was in LG IdrA talks about that directly in this interview. He says that Inka is not in EG but his departure was amicable. He also says that they are not considering their living arrangement to be a team house, just a few players/friends living together privately in a good SC2 environment. | ||
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oONishOo
United States18 Posts
Welcome back Greg! P.S. I hope he tapped that User was temp banned for this post. | ||
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FliedLice
Germany7494 Posts
On March 02 2011 02:51 oONishOo wrote: Seriously looking forward to Idra coming back to the states!!! NASL!! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOT!!!! Welcome back Greg! P.S. I hope he tapped that I don't think Torch would be too happy about that. | ||
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Kyuki
Sweden1867 Posts
Nice interview Thanks | ||
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Zorkey
Netherlands167 Posts
On March 02 2011 03:00 FliedLice wrote: I don't think Torch would be too happy about that. he should be honored? anyway, yeh his points about getting stuff faster and all that. seems solid. | ||
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Phayze
Canada2029 Posts
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Zeddicus
United States239 Posts
On March 01 2011 14:50 drcatellino wrote: Introducing... Don Gracken de Marco ! The Don!!! I like it.. Don Gracken! | ||
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TheBB
Switzerland5133 Posts
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Serendipicus
United States90 Posts
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garlicface
Canada4196 Posts
On March 02 2011 02:38 Tarbosh wrote: IdrA talks about that directly in this interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyHJvomB2-o He says that Inka is not in EG but his departure was amicable. He also says that they are not considering their living arrangement to be a team house, just a few players/friends living together privately in a good SC2 environment. Mutalisks attacking between 2:08 and 2:17! | ||
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dolpiff
France300 Posts
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Fa1nT
United States3423 Posts
On March 01 2011 18:22 JoshSuth wrote: I'll pretend IdrA said "Funyuns" instead of "steak dinner." Good luck Greg! Comeon, you won't treat Greg to a candle-lit steak dinner? :3 | ||
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EdSlyB
Portugal1621 Posts
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Kyuss420
Canada36 Posts
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Orzabal
France287 Posts
On March 02 2011 03:45 EdSlyB wrote: Grear interview. I always like IdrA interviews. Good work SeltzerPlease. Wow ! I was about to write exactly the same thing ! What he said about the game design was very interesting. | ||
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Jetaap
France4814 Posts
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LuckyMacro
United States1482 Posts
Idra always great in interviews. | ||
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opiemonster
Australia49 Posts
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ruiyang
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PetRockSteve
United States70 Posts
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Mithriel
Netherlands2969 Posts
Idra is awesome in giving interviews. | ||
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WhiteDog
France8650 Posts
IdrA man you need to work on your haircut. Great interview btw. | ||
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PraetorianX
Sweden780 Posts
I never thought IdrA was capable of producing so little awkwardness. Must be the pretty girl. | ||
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Novalisk
Israel1818 Posts
So, when are we seeing Seltzer and Torch co-casting Code A? | ||
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AJMcSpiffy
United States1154 Posts
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pzea469
United States1520 Posts
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cLemenZa
England66 Posts
Has anyone else mentioned your hot? | ||
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MrPello
Sweden187 Posts
Idra has imba interview skills. I really liked the comments regarding scouting being higher tier, making it very hard to do proper scouting without committing to teching (ie fast robo bay or lair) and being able to counter stuff. | ||
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adso
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1Eris1
United States5797 Posts
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vicariouscheese
United States589 Posts
On March 02 2011 08:50 cLemenZa wrote: Nice one Seltzer, Has anyone else mentioned your hot? what, did she lose it? | ||
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Blackhawk13
United States442 Posts
keep em comin | ||
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brain_
United States812 Posts
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CSN-Jorge
United States43 Posts
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Mouth
United States122 Posts
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Marradron
Netherlands1586 Posts
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United States44 Posts
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Sabu113
United States11047 Posts
Edit: * Could we get a torch interview or an update on what he's up to with TSL? Last big thing I remember were rumors of him mooted to become a Code A caster. I apologize if I missed an earlier update on Torch >> | ||
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pezit
Sweden302 Posts
I agree with Idra that design takes the backseat a bit too much, balance is important but so is making it interesting to watch and fun to play. | ||
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mr.reee
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hunts
United States2113 Posts
On March 26 2011 03:59 mr.reee wrote: Rachel is very beautiful isn't that torch's girlfriend? | ||
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ALang
Canada288 Posts
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hunts
United States2113 Posts
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sureshot_
United States257 Posts
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Megaliskuu
United States5123 Posts
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Triscuit
United States722 Posts
I would want to persuade him that Computer Science is way better to study than Physics or Engineering. | ||
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