[Int] GSL Super Ro64 D1

MVP – ‘It is hard to win in through one big battle because of the archon buff.’

- Your thoughts on making the round of 32?
It must be because the games were so long, but my happiness about the win is pretty subdued.

- Your predicted score before this match?
I only thought about playing well rather than focusing on the score. If it went well, I suspected I would win, and if it didn’t, it would be difficult.

- It is known that you do not like TvP matchups.
It’s not that I hate the matchup, but I think there are just so many things to think about. Although the warp gate was nerfed, it is always tough to prepare for the matchup because there are still so many strategies.

- Your reason for losing the 2nd set?
I went in thinking he would quick expand, but that wasn’t the case. And I didn’t really prepare for a macro game after that.

- The reason that the 3rd set was so long?
In the early game, I did a marine and bunker rush but that was stopped. And in practice, I only got that far, and since that failed, I tried to play in the most safe manner possible, so it ended up being so long. I don’t think the games today went as well as they could have.

- Was the nuke a ceremony?
I prepared it because it is possible to nuke the economy at the 12-o-clock position from above the hill.

- You focused on a lot of marauder drops.
Because of the archon buff, I wasn’t sure I could just win in one big battle. Even in practice, when I was ahead, there were several cases of reversals. So I played it safe by defending with planetary fortresses while dropping so it took a while for the game to finish.

- Anyone left you consider to be a challenge?
I take each match as a challenge. And if GanZi advances, my challenges will truly start from the round of 32. But if ButterflyEffect advances, I feel like I will have an easier time than facing GanZi. GanZi and I were on the same SCBW team so we know each other’s style pretty well.

- Any last comments?
My teammates Seed, YongHwa, and Nuts helped me practice. San and Inca also helped me practice. I want to thank all those players for their help and I hope all of them can get to the round of 32.
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GanZi – ‘My immediate goal is to overcome MVP.’

- Your thoughts on making the round of 32?
I feel like I won easily today so I am pretty happy. In the round of 32, I will be facing MVP; he is a good player, and someone I know very well so I will make sure to prepare my hardest to show good games.

- MVP mentioned that if he faced you it would be difficult.
MVP is being modest. In practice, MVP almost always wins. He is really good at TvT, and he is the best terran right now. Because of that, I want to face him with everything I have. I also think MMA is really good but he only seems to play at full strength during the GSTL.

- There are a lot of variables in a TvT, was it hard for you to prepare?
To be honest, we have been partying like crazy after the team league victory that my condition wasn’t too good today. I didn’t get to practice that much, and so I prepared to play my most basic style for today’s match.

- Is it hard for you to live as a player along with a coach?
In SCBW the significance of team life was dependant on the coach, so I have a lot of experience from that and I feel like I am in a good position in this team where I can get good advice. It makes me not lazy, and it feels pretty rewarding.

- Do you think the round of 32 will be your toughest test?
If I can beat MVP, I will get a lot of confidence. So my immediate goal is to overcome MVP. I will put all my focus for that.

- Any last comments?
I wanted to do some interviews for the GSTL, but I guess they only interviews the most valuable players. Although I wasn’t able to be that this team league, I feel like I carried my weight for the team so I am pleased. Our team is growing with good players and people that I feel like it is only natural that we will grow in time with more and more accomplishments as a team. I want to thank Ga-yeon and BoxeR. At first, I was hesitant about team living, but ever since Ga-yeon told me that she was happy to see me smile there, I have felt very comfortable. And when I see BoxeR in the teamhouse still practicing and putting forth his best effort after all this time, I am always surprised. I know that this team is still a burden that BoxeR tries to carry forth, but in the future, I know that it will be a team that will only get better over time as its members put forth their efforts.
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SuperNoVa – ‘I want to show my real skills.’

- Your thoughts on making the round of 32?
I thought it would be harder to win, so this win hasn’t really dawned on me yet. But I feel good.

- Did you predict that your opponent would 6-pool in the 1st set?
On the ladder, I tend to go for fast expansions so I knew that there was a possibility that he might do that, but I didn’t really think he would. I was lucky that I was able to block it. I suspected something was up when I saw the quick drone scout.

- Did the 2nd set go as you planned?
I think that went as the scenario that I prepared.

- What do you think is the reason that there hasn’t been much attention (by the media) toward you?
I don’t think I have really shown my full potential on broadcasted matches. My goal in this super tournament is to showcase my skills.

- Who do you want to face in the round of 32?
I think MMA will advance. It would be good if Lyn would advance, but I wouldn’t say I am afraid of either player. I believe the match against either of them is very doable, so I think the match will be fun.

- Your thoughts on your toughest challenge left?
I think each moment can be taken as a challenge, and I have passed the first one today. The next one will be bigger.

- Your goal for this season?
I don’t have a set goal, but I plan to show 100% of everything that I prepare for each match.

- Any last comments?
I want to thank Zenio, JookTo, and Cezanne for helping me practice.
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MMA – ‘It is important to take it one step at a time.’

- Your thoughts on making the round of 32?
I feel like I have been resurrected from death.

- Your play seemed a bit different than usual.
Strangely, I think when my play is good it is good, and when it is bad it is just bad. The up and down swing is too much still. I need to work on controlling my consistency.

- Your reason for losing the 2nd set?
My whole strategy was messed up. My play was one thing then the next without focus and my ragtag strategy was broken so I lost.

- You were also behind in the 3rd set.
Lyn scanned in the center but I think he didn’t see the siege tanks on the hill. And after that exchange, I was able to play it slow and take the win.

- Compared to during the team league, it feels like you haven’t showed your best skills in the individual league.
I don’t know exactly why. If I knew the reason, I wouldn’t be doing that. I got to find an answer real quick. I suppose it could be because the atmosphere is different than when I play in the team league.

- Your next opponent is SuperNoVa.
He is a really good player so I will have to prepare very hard for this match. He is a former SCBW pro like me so I feel like the match will be fun.

- This season’s greatest challenge?
It is important to take things one step at a time. I will try to win in my round of 32 match and try to do well at MLG. I will take it slow.

- Are you worried about the MLG?
Whenever I have time, I have been watching VODS of the foreign players.

- In the foreign tournaments, you have to play many matches in one day. How are to preparing for this?
I think mind control (stability) will be especially important. There are a lot of moments where you may lose a game and get into panic mode, so your results really reflect how well you handle those kinds of situations.

- Your predicted result at MLG?
Of course, I plan to win. It is an individual event, but my teammates believe in me, so I feel like I will need to win. I have one friend who doesn’t believe in me. Kim…, (laugh). I heard that Idra and Naniwa are great players so I will need to watch out for them.

- Any last comments?
I want to thank Ga-yeon, BoxeR, and Cella. Recently, Razer has sent us a lot of products for us to use. I want to thank them. I will make sure to get good results in the round of 32. Finally, I want to thank my fans who cheer me on.
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