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[Int] DongRaeGu - Message from Korea #1 - Page 4

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Grezzz
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom78 Posts
May 02 2011 18:33 GMT
#61
I remember when Xeph was advertising showing DongRaeGu on stream, but unfortunately I missed it

Hopefully we'll see him in GSL soon, we need more good Zergies to watch.
syllogism
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland5948 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-02 18:56:12
May 02 2011 18:55 GMT
#62
On May 03 2011 03:21 Fighter wrote:
Very interesting that he picked Huk out as the best foreign player. Maybe there really is something to all the Huk fans that cry about him being way better on the ladder?

Just something to think about..

Not really surprising as Huk ladders by far more than the other foreigners and DongRae is a ladder grinder himself. Plus PvZ
nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
May 02 2011 19:03 GMT
#63
On May 03 2011 02:57 mmdmmd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2011 01:51 b_unnies wrote:
[image loading]

Banner by disciple.


Q. You mentioned you were far from becoming pros in BW. What do you think is the biggest difference between being a SC1 and SC2 progamer.
It's too difficult and challenging to become a pro in BW because all the teams are run by big companies so it's more closed. In SC2, because the ladder system shows rankings it promotes people to challenge themselves more and makes it a bit easier to become well known.



Because of big company/closed system? Yeah right, we all know the true answer is: Others were better than me.


Those are not necessarily mutually exclusive you know.
Djagulingu
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Germany3605 Posts
May 02 2011 19:03 GMT
#64
DongRaeGu will show what's up in GSTL, along with DreamMvP, GalaxyMvP and SniperMvP.
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Ruyguy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada988 Posts
May 02 2011 19:05 GMT
#65
Good interview this is going to be awsome reading these every once and a while.
price
Profile Joined December 2010
United States297 Posts
May 02 2011 19:18 GMT
#66
cool interview. i had never heard of this guy. anyone here played him on ladder and have any comments?
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.
Samhax
Profile Joined August 2010
1054 Posts
May 02 2011 19:32 GMT
#67
Great interview. I completely agree, ladder maps favorise heavily Terrans, that's why they are at the top.
syllogism
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland5948 Posts
May 02 2011 19:34 GMT
#68
On May 03 2011 04:32 Samhax wrote:
Great interview. I completely agree, ladder maps favorise heavily Terrans, that's why they are at the top.

Another often overlooked factor is that TvT is the least volatile mirror matchup, which makes a rather big difference in winrates
Mithriel
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands2969 Posts
May 02 2011 19:36 GMT
#69
Good read! I liked the interview, nice to read something from the up and coming korean players.
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GreEny K
Profile Joined February 2008
Germany7312 Posts
May 02 2011 19:40 GMT
#70
Cool interview! gj
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Samhax
Profile Joined August 2010
1054 Posts
May 02 2011 19:40 GMT
#71
On May 03 2011 04:34 syllogism wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2011 04:32 Samhax wrote:
Great interview. I completely agree, ladder maps favorise heavily Terrans, that's why they are at the top.

Another often overlooked factor is that TvT is the least volatile mirror matchup, which makes a rather big difference in winrates


That's also true
mmdmmd
Profile Joined June 2007
722 Posts
May 02 2011 19:41 GMT
#72
On May 03 2011 04:03 nam nam wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2011 02:57 mmdmmd wrote:
On May 03 2011 01:51 b_unnies wrote:
[image loading]

Banner by disciple.


Q. You mentioned you were far from becoming pros in BW. What do you think is the biggest difference between being a SC1 and SC2 progamer.
It's too difficult and challenging to become a pro in BW because all the teams are run by big companies so it's more closed. In SC2, because the ladder system shows rankings it promotes people to challenge themselves more and makes it a bit easier to become well known.



Because of big company/closed system? Yeah right, we all know the true answer is: Others were better than me.


Those are not necessarily mutually exclusive you know.


But it's backed by many years of proof that it WORKS. If you got the dedication and skill, you will succeed as many does every day.

Yet here we have someone who blamed it all on "the system".
Southlight
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States11768 Posts
May 02 2011 19:44 GMT
#73
On May 03 2011 04:41 mmdmmd wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2011 04:03 nam nam wrote:
On May 03 2011 02:57 mmdmmd wrote:
On May 03 2011 01:51 b_unnies wrote:
[image loading]

Banner by disciple.


Q. You mentioned you were far from becoming pros in BW. What do you think is the biggest difference between being a SC1 and SC2 progamer.
It's too difficult and challenging to become a pro in BW because all the teams are run by big companies so it's more closed. In SC2, because the ladder system shows rankings it promotes people to challenge themselves more and makes it a bit easier to become well known.



Because of big company/closed system? Yeah right, we all know the true answer is: Others were better than me.


Those are not necessarily mutually exclusive you know.


But it's backed by many years of proof that it WORKS. If you got the dedication and skill, you will succeed as many does every day.

Yet here we have someone who blamed it all on "the system".


Re-read the answer; it seemed to me more like he was stating that the system for becoming a pro in BW (Courage) was far more discouraging, and so he never put in enough effort (nor considered it a real possibility) to become a pro. Whereas in SC2 the ladder system motivated him to try to become a top-ranking player.
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Alejandrisha
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6565 Posts
May 02 2011 19:50 GMT
#74
On May 03 2011 03:55 syllogism wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 03 2011 03:21 Fighter wrote:
Very interesting that he picked Huk out as the best foreign player. Maybe there really is something to all the Huk fans that cry about him being way better on the ladder?

Just something to think about..

Not really surprising as Huk ladders by far more than the other foreigners and DongRae is a ladder grinder himself. Plus PvZ


Do go on...
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Clamev
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Germany498 Posts
May 02 2011 19:52 GMT
#75
Thank you
6Pool or die trying
TR
Profile Joined February 2011
2320 Posts
May 02 2011 19:55 GMT
#76
Great interview and overall really nice thread! Adding replay is also really cool idea imo heh. Going to watch it for sure
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-02 20:16:52
May 02 2011 20:16 GMT
#77
On May 03 2011 02:43 Tristy wrote:
Would like to know if this guy was inspired by spanishiwa for his opener, or if its a pure coincidence that the first 12minutes is played within 90% accuracy of spanishiwas ice fisher build.


It's more likely that he just wanted to saturate both mineral lines before going gas. Especially after defending the Terran pressure, this is simply the best, though not most intuitive, decision.
VTFlow
Profile Joined November 2010
United States84 Posts
May 02 2011 20:29 GMT
#78
completely agree / laughed at the reaction to ladder maps
KristianJS
Profile Joined October 2009
2107 Posts
May 02 2011 20:33 GMT
#79
Great interview, thanks!

Man, if Huk could just get over his stage nerves he'd be a boss for sure!
You need to be 100% behind someone before you can stab them in the back
Juaks
Profile Joined June 2010
United States384 Posts
May 02 2011 20:35 GMT
#80
Very interesting. I am willing to see more of this kid.

I was shocked he consider Huk the better foreign over Dimaga and Jinro.

Another interesting thing is he consider SC2 is growing fast in Korea and expects future leagues, contrary to the common knowledge that SC2 is not growing at all in Korea or is stagnant.

Thanks for the translation.
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