Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
what the hell? plenty of top players no matter what race would say MVP, the vast consensus is that mvp is currently the best player.
On November 21 2011 10:46 iAmJeffReY wrote: What's with all these interviews that the people act as if the interviewer is the police -- short answers as if you're in trouble.
That is just those few people's personalities. Manly Naniwa and Major, there are a few others though.
But yeah everyone already knew MVP is the best player in the world, nothing new. >_<
honestly, this interview sucks hard. Like, provides little to no insight into the player other than he might very well be unintelligible, and the answers pretty much send the message that he doesn't give a shit.
Even though he's been interviewed to death, I'd much rather hear IdrA's comments on pretty much anything rather than Major's thoughts.
The attempt at an article on this guy was commendable, but the interviewee himself was a poor poor poor choice.
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
The fact that you are disgusted by this interview implies some problem with you and not him...what precisely did he say that was objectionable? You don't have to like him, but disgust is a strong, nasty word to use.
Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
EDIT:
Even worse and worse, disrespectful to Artosis, the one guy who basically keeps him relevant on the scene
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
On November 21 2011 11:19 JimSocks wrote: i like blunt interviews. truth!
while being direct is nice, saying i joined the team only for the money in a manner that he did is insulting and borderline stupid. At least he should chose his words better, like saying that the team offered me great support and atmosphere to develop as a player, blah blah blah... not just i needed money so im using them, thats why..
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
He should tread carefully. This will probably be the last team that will sign this guy.
I'm really not a fan of Major because of his attitude and his disrespect to the team's hes on. He only thinks of what can I get from the team? They need to give me more more more more. Then he cant even wear the team's t-shirt and acts like its not a big deal.
I don't wish anything bad on anyone I just hope he doesn't improve, until his attitude does at least.
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
The only insightful post on this thread...
Seriously isn't a job for supporting you monetarily? Would you guys be disgusted with someone who said "I only work here because I need some kind of monetarily support to be able to pay my rent and buy my groceries". At least find some valid reasons to hate the guy, not just because you find something that every single person will pick out in the interview and just re post it in quotes on the thread like dozens of others to make yourselves look cool.
I sure wouldn't like to work with someone like that. Maybe it's just the questions, but it seems like he's bent on crapping on every hand that's at least tried to help him out. There's honesty, and there's just plain callousness. His comments about x6 being a great team fall flat in the blatant statement that he's there for their money.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
He should tread carefully. This will probably be the last team that will sign this guy.
I don't know why some of you get so emotional and hold the game in such a romantic, idealistic way. Professionals are in this for the money. Some people just tell the things how they are.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
But let's get serious here..... that's the reason for a ton of people. He's never one to sugar coat anything, so he wouldn't come out with some shit about how he's looking forward to working with his new team. This shouldn't be spun in a way that it seems like MajOr is saying "I don't give a shit about my team and its members; only the money." <-- This is not true.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
But let's get serious here..... that's the reason for a ton of people. He's never one to sugar coat anything, so he wouldn't come out with some shit about how he's looking forward to working with his new team. This shouldn't be spun in a way that it seems like MajOr is saying "I don't give a shit about my team and its members; only the money." <-- This is not true.
then perhaps he should word his answers in way that do not give readers that impression. Thats my only beef with the interview. They are helping you monetarily, at least have the courtesy to put some effort into your answers/pretend like you care about the team
I don't see how people can get angry at Juan for saying he wants money so he can stay in Korea to train but let Stephano get away with saying he only plays the game for prizemoney.
On November 21 2011 12:25 BrosephBrostar wrote: I don't see how people can get angry at Juan for saying he wants money so he can stay in Korea to train but let Stephano get away with saying he only plays the game for prizemoney.
IdrA can BM but NaNiwa can't. Leenock can one-base but NaNiwa can't two-base. People aren't very good at perspective. There's absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. What would people realistically expect the benefits to be for him, living in Korea where x6 has no presence?
Cant believe the whine coming out of this thread. Durrrr of course he's with x6 for monetary help! Its the main reason any player is with any team. If it wasnt for financing players teams would be pointless in sc2. This isnt a team game like cs.
How was this a horrible interview? He just said that MVP is the only good Terran in sc2! MMA totally failed me this weekend though... going 1-4 against Zerg....
I like Juan I just wish he'd stop changing his sc2 name all the time but yeah, MVP is the best IMO though there might be a MVP vs Leenock in the GSL code S in the future, if Leenock wins GSL code S it will be hard to not call Leenock the best.
bad player bad interview I feel bad for this guy, he might have a few minutes of fame due to the fact that he's good at a computer game but his attitude sucks and he will live a crappy life #justsaying
wow, the more and more i read about this guy, the more hyped i get from his douchiness. Like he is good, but a total dick and a terrible "locker room" player. I'm confused why they would invite him to the house, but i kinda don't care lol i just wanna see him rage like hell and get kicked off another team after SixJax
Dood has such a bad attitude. i really am all about giving players 2nd chances (nani. desrow) But this guy just comes off really bad time and time again. He told WannaBeCool "fuck you" during an mlg as well right? And that whole smurfing or impersonating thing in a SEA tourni... idn maybe he'll grow up in Korea? We shall see
On November 21 2011 13:23 BigLighthouse wrote: Cant believe the whine coming out of this thread. Durrrr of course he's with x6 for monetary help! Its the main reason any player is with any team. If it wasnt for financing players teams would be pointless in sc2. This isnt a team game like cs.
I was watching the slayers special interview and your comment broke my heart
i like major....he gets right to the point. sometimes he can be a little bm, but we cant honestly expect everyone to be like TB, playing with a top hat and monocle doing nothing but giving away compliments in his british accent.
On November 21 2011 13:23 BigLighthouse wrote: Cant believe the whine coming out of this thread. Durrrr of course he's with x6 for monetary help! Its the main reason any player is with any team. If it wasnt for financing players teams would be pointless in sc2. This isnt a team game like cs.
I was watching the slayers special interview and your comment broke my heart
don't listen to him, teams don't need financial backing to be a team.
so, BigLighthouse, ever heard of practice partners? I'm going to be setting up a team house with no financial support, just sc2 players moving in together as a team.
You know, the reason everyone is so pissed off about his blunt attitude towards his team is because he is a KNOWN clan hopper. He joins them often and leaves them equally as often. He clearly never shows support to the teams he is on. So when he states, "I joined them because I needed financial support in Korea, that's why," his tone starts to sound a bit bratty.
Basically he is immature. He constantly changes teams, and names for that matter, because he's temperamental and young. Not to mention, it isn't difficult to say, "Yeah, I joined checkSix because I was looking for a more supportive team than sixJax."
I mean, if he's going to call himself a "pro" gamer, he needs to be professional, or at least get some results somewhere. You think for somebody with zero achievements, he would be slightly more humble.
this guy is such a tool. using a team purely just for the money no loyalty, makes the simplest prediction of all time that anyone could make be creative/original or have reasons
On November 21 2011 12:25 BrosephBrostar wrote: I don't see how people can get angry at Juan for saying he wants money so he can stay in Korea to train but let Stephano get away with saying he only plays the game for prizemoney.
MC can BM but NaNiwa can't. Leenock can one-base but NaNiwa can't two-base. HuK can switch team for money, Major can't. People aren't very good at perspective. There's absolutely nothing wrong with what he said. What would people realistically expect the benefits to be for him, living in Korea where x6 has no presence?
Added some to your quote ...
On November 21 2011 11:47 Nizzy wrote: I'm really not a fan of Major because of his attitude and his disrespect to the team's hes on. He only thinks of what can I get from the team? They need to give me more more more more. Then he cant even wear the team's t-shirt and acts like its not a big deal.
I don't wish anything bad on anyone I just hope he doesn't improve, until his attitude does at least.
He's practicing in Korea, what other reason is there to be on checkSix other than money in KOREA?
On November 21 2011 15:03 minisockey wrote: this guy is such a tool. using a team purely just for the money no loyalty, makes the simplest prediction of all time that anyone could make be creative/original or have reasons
Same for HuK?
SC2 is his job.
Why do you work now again...?
Also, people really don't seem to understand that Majors english is BAD, thus his answers seem blunt and BAD... All of these korean interviews are translated into near perfect english while Majors interview seems to have just fixed spelling errors pretty much.
Remember that thread or whatever that the chinese player (or was it japanese?) wrote? It was translated to "europeans are fat" or something like that. You can kind of say that Major comes off that way when you hear him in these kinds of things, he can't speak in an eloquent way so obviously it's gonna come off as blunt.
People need to stop picking on words so fucking much.... Everybody just WANTS to hate the guy.
On November 21 2011 13:23 BigLighthouse wrote: Cant believe the whine coming out of this thread. Durrrr of course he's with x6 for monetary help! Its the main reason any player is with any team. If it wasnt for financing players teams would be pointless in sc2. This isnt a team game like cs.
I was watching the slayers special interview and your comment broke my heart
don't listen to him, teams don't need financial backing to be a team.
so, BigLighthouse, ever heard of practice partners? I'm going to be setting up a team house with no financial support, just sc2 players moving in together as a team.
Your acting like you cant have practice partners outside of your team. Remember that teamhouse in sweden with tlo and morrow etc? Yeah, that had dignitas, mouz and liquid players. All different teams. Being in a specific team outside of korea in general does very little to facilitate your practice outside of money.
No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly. I just focus on my game and practise. I try to play as good as possible as MVP does. I think he is the only good Terran in the game Starcraft 2.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
lol...... Quick Question:
Can CheckSix kick him if they feel like they're just being used by MajOr?
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
lol...... Quick Question:
Can CheckSix kick him if they feel like they're just being used by MajOr?
"Just being used"?
As opposed to what?
His wording seems kind of weird, but at the end of the day, players join teams and get sponsors for monetary support.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
lol...... Quick Question:
Can CheckSix kick him if they feel like they're just being used by MajOr?
well if he plays games with x6 in his tag and plays some games with the rest of the team i think that's all there is to it.
It's like people have this fairytale story in their heads about players joining teams purely because they love the team for its principles and heritage and all that fluff. That's not how real life works; teams are businesses and being a pro SC2 gamer is a job; players require the financial support from the team to pay their rent, utilities and groceries among other things. It's not a bad thing at all, it's part of life, how can a player get by without financial support to pay for these things and without the time to work a part-time job? Simply put they can't. Any player that tells you they are on a team purely because they like the team is lying, it's like working at a company purely because you like the company, it's a nice thought but completely impractical and 99% of people can't afford to work 8 hours a day for free.
On November 21 2011 10:35 oneofthem wrote: hahaha, there is no scene.
hahahaha that is great
Its fun and sad, because it's true. In Mexico there are no players close to the level of Major. There are some guys that train hard, and win in some amateur leagues; but none of them can compete in something like MLG and get thru the open bracket.
Maybe he does care, but I get the impression that he has a superiority complex. Even if this isn't the case, major ought to work on dealing with people. Perhaps it has to do with english, and how you phrase things vs spanish, but he often comes off as, meh, terse.
No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly. I just focus on my game and practise. I try to play as good as possible as MVP does. I think he is the only good Terran in the game Starcraft 2.
Jeeez. Fuck this guy, Artosis. D:
He has zero social skills.
He was just being humble and you made a quick judgment saying he had no social skills... while saying "fuck this guy"?
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
When people say you're in a slump for getting 2nd in code S and 4th in MLG you're definitely the best terran.
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
lol...... Quick Question:
Can CheckSix kick him if they feel like they're just being used by MajOr?
Its a business, of course everybody is using everybody. Major is using the team to get money, the team is using Major to get exposure, or whatever they're using him for.
Again, stop your romantic illusions, at pro level, its a business. It's not as if they're artists or some shit.
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
It was a pretty straight forward interview but all the antifans are just crawling out to beat him down it seems. Hope he streams more. Its always fun to watch him stream.
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
When people say you're in a slump for getting 2nd in code S and 4th in MLG you're definitely the best terran.
Hahaha, well said. Even when MVP does poorly, he gets top 4. =)
Sigh, so many haters. I actually know Juan and played Sudden Attack with him right up until he decided to start playing Sc2. Yes, he's hard headed, but he's really passionate about e-sports. I've never been around someone that loved e-sports as much as Juan. Always kept track of the BW scene while playing SA. Would even watch replays while we were waiting to find scrims. He is a machine and will practice just as hard as anyone.
I've had my fair share of arguments with him, but he is truthful when he speaks. He will tell you exactly the way he sees it and I can't hate on someone like that. GL JUAN
On November 21 2011 17:14 icemanzdoinwork wrote: Sigh, so many haters. I actually know Juan and played Sudden Attack with him right up until he decided to start playing Sc2. Yes, he's hard headed, but he's really passionate about e-sports. I've never been around someone that loved e-sports as much as Juan. Always kept track of the BW scene while playing SA. Would even watch replays while we were waiting to find scrims. He is a machine and will practice just as hard as anyone.
I've had my fair share of arguments with him, but he is truthful when he speaks. He will tell you exactly the way he sees it and I can't hate on someone like that. GL JUAN
I don't see that much pure hate anywhere for the guy. He does things outside the norm, and if you expect that to not make people crack jokes or wonder why then you have to be a little naive. People will jest about things they don't understand, it's human nature.
On November 21 2011 17:15 thee telescopes wrote: The guy has changed his ID so often that by the time they could publish the interview they were already an ID behind.
On November 21 2011 17:14 icemanzdoinwork wrote: Sigh, so many haters. I actually know Juan and played Sudden Attack with him right up until he decided to start playing Sc2. Yes, he's hard headed, but he's really passionate about e-sports. I've never been around someone that loved e-sports as much as Juan. Always kept track of the BW scene while playing SA. Would even watch replays while we were waiting to find scrims. He is a machine and will practice just as hard as anyone.
I've had my fair share of arguments with him, but he is truthful when he speaks. He will tell you exactly the way he sees it and I can't hate on someone like that. GL JUAN
I don't see that much pure hate anywhere for the guy. He does things outside the norm, and if you expect that to not make people crack jokes or wonder why then you have to be a little naive. People will jest about things they don't understand, it's human nature.
Really? In any kind of thread about major. You will see constant posts like this.
MK4512 Canada. November 21 2011 11:17. Posts 678 PM Profile Report Quote # Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
EDIT:
Even worse and worse, disrespectful to Artosis, the one guy who basically keeps him relevant on the scene
Yet, they don't want to mention that Huk did it for the money when he joined EG.
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Didn't you know, you need to win EVERY tournament you enter or you're in a slump!
Ignore the Arena of Legends and WCG Korea finals that just happened. He only got 4th in MLG coming from the open bracket!
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
When people say you're in a slump for getting 2nd in code S and 4th in MLG you're definitely the best terran.
And best player in the world overall. He's still top8 in the current GSL also.
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
You call 2nd place gsl and 4th place mlg from open bracket a slump? Damn, imagine this guy when he's not in a slump.
On November 21 2011 18:44 Neurosis wrote: Not to be a douche but Major isn't the best at being interviewed apparently. He comes off like he doesn't care even slightly about anything.
well, artosis has said many times that major isn't very competent socially.. and then put on top of that a language barrier
A lot of criticism for the interview here it seems. English aint even his first language, how d'you think you'd all do if someone interviewed you in Spanish?
What a strange interview, that kid could make Disney Land sound depressing if you asked him about it. My favorite part besides the Artosis thing was when he said this of MVP, "I think he is the only good Terran in the game Starcraft 2.". Comon now lol really?
On November 21 2011 21:02 Spitfire wrote: Haha, I loved that interview.
"How is the scene in Mexico" "There is no scene"
A lot of criticism for the interview here it seems. English aint even his first language, how d'you think you'd all do if someone interviewed you in Spanish?
Yeah may be better, i am gonna try this way at one of the next events i am going to see him
On November 21 2011 21:02 Spitfire wrote: Haha, I loved that interview.
"How is the scene in Mexico" "There is no scene"
A lot of criticism for the interview here it seems. English aint even his first language, how d'you think you'd all do if someone interviewed you in Spanish?
You make it sound like english and spanish are as far away as german and chinese. I think you'd be very surprised how many people are actually bilingual in both languages. No, what you are witnessing is just major being himself - very socially awkward.
Everyone else already said it, but this interview is just terrible. If you line up a chance to speak with a pro why wouldn't you at least ask substantive questions and delve in a bit?
This reminds me of the stage interviews, but those are [barely] excusable because they're live and people can be uncomfortable on stage.
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Even worse and worse, disrespectful to Artosis, the one guy who basically keeps him relevant on the scene
People already addressed the money thing so I decided to address this instead.
What was ACTUALLY said was:
Artosis thinks that you are a very talented player. Do you feel any pressure, because he is hyping you?
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly. I just focus on my game and practise. I try to play as good as possible as MVP does. I think he is the only good Terran in the game Starcraft 2.
I've bolded the couple of parts I think are key to this. It was a direct question about pressure on his gameplay. And he denied it was having an effect on him because he was instead focussed on his game.
If any top player was asked about whether he felt pressure as a result of people hyping him so much and he said "no, I don't concentrate on that, I focus on my game" would you be all over him as disrespectful then? Ok, the wording perhaps wasn't the best choice but I think you have to go out on a limb a bit to call it disrespectful to Artosis.
That said...not the best interview. Though I think it could be something to do with the interview being posted in English on a German site and with MajOr being a Mexican; with the obvious language difficulties that no doubt came about from all of this.
i don't see anything wrong with this interview or the player other than the answers are bland and the questions even more so. It seems to me to be a frank interview. It's like picking a guy off the street and asking him why he works at his job..."because it pays me well", is that such a wrong answer?
People just want to hate this guy even when he gives the most unremarkable interview ever.
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
The only insightful post on this thread...
Seriously isn't a job for supporting you monetarily? Would you guys be disgusted with someone who said "I only work here because I need some kind of monetarily support to be able to pay my rent and buy my groceries". At least find some valid reasons to hate the guy, not just because you find something that every single person will pick out in the interview and just re post it in quotes on the thread like dozens of others to make yourselves look cool.
A girl with a pretty smile comes up to you and asks you out. "No, your fat" you reply. Its true, so its ok...
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
On November 21 2011 17:01 SilverLeagueElite wrote:
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
When anything short of 1st is a slump, you know you're a boss
On November 21 2011 17:01 SilverLeagueElite wrote:
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
Where are these people that believe that being that best player, or almost the best player, guarantee's you a win in every tournament you enter?
On November 21 2011 10:33 Xcobidoo wrote: "MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why." Well, at least he's honest...
He should tread carefully. This will probably be the last team that will sign this guy.
people say this every time he fucks up and in the end there's another team stupid enough to pick him up
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
The only insightful post on this thread...
Seriously isn't a job for supporting you monetarily? Would you guys be disgusted with someone who said "I only work here because I need some kind of monetarily support to be able to pay my rent and buy my groceries". At least find some valid reasons to hate the guy, not just because you find something that every single person will pick out in the interview and just re post it in quotes on the thread like dozens of others to make yourselves look cool.
A girl with a pretty smile comes up to you and asks you out. "No, your fat" you reply. Its true, so its ok...
Haha yeah it's just like the time I made an analogy that was nothing like the thing I was talking about, it's nonsensical and ends up completely undermining any point I have, so its ok...
On November 22 2011 07:51 matiK23 wrote: I believe Destiny said he was only good because he copies Korean builds and coupled with great mechanics. That's about it.
You recently joined CheckSix. Why did you decide for that team?
MajOr: I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why.
Well said ... -_-
This kid seriously needs to get a little more mature and learn how to speak in an interview :/
More mature doesn't magically grant you PR training, if you read enough interviews, not many in the industry are really adept at giving concise positive PR statements lol. And if you do find some, chances are they were edited. He's doing fine and only cares about being the best he can be, which is a fuck ton more than many players out there right now, if he's willing to go to korea alone not knowing the language and has to join a team to support him, let him...do you really want someone's manager to answer all of his questions for him? Good Interview, thanks!
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
The only insightful post on this thread...
Seriously isn't a job for supporting you monetarily? Would you guys be disgusted with someone who said "I only work here because I need some kind of monetarily support to be able to pay my rent and buy my groceries". At least find some valid reasons to hate the guy, not just because you find something that every single person will pick out in the interview and just re post it in quotes on the thread like dozens of others to make yourselves look cool.
A girl with a pretty smile comes up to you and asks you out. "No, your fat" you reply. Its true, so its ok...
The only thing you are saying there is that YOU think a woman being fat is a reason to reject her.
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Major disgusts me... " I need some kind of support monetarily to support myself in Korea. That's why."
Here's a guy who obviously doesn't give a shit about the team, and only cares about himself... Why the hell is he picked up by anyone? Even the most BM players are loyal to their teams.
You can't fault someone for honesty, particularly as it relates to his job. Of course someone who is trying to make a living playing SC2 is going to be concerned about finances. Are you also disgusted by HuK? This is their profession, and they aren't helped when you refuse to realize this fact.
Later he says, "Do you think you will now stay longer with CheckSix, are you happy with them? Major: Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." You are just disgusted by him anyway and plagued by confirmation bias.
The only insightful post on this thread...
Seriously isn't a job for supporting you monetarily? Would you guys be disgusted with someone who said "I only work here because I need some kind of monetarily support to be able to pay my rent and buy my groceries". At least find some valid reasons to hate the guy, not just because you find something that every single person will pick out in the interview and just re post it in quotes on the thread like dozens of others to make yourselves look cool.
A girl with a pretty smile comes up to you and asks you out. "No, your fat" you reply. Its true, so its ok...
Mine = replying to a job because it only serves to him as it is, a means to get by in life. Yours = replying to a relationship/bonding because of your personal preference.
On November 21 2011 21:02 Spitfire wrote: Haha, I loved that interview.
"How is the scene in Mexico" "There is no scene"
A lot of criticism for the interview here it seems. English aint even his first language, how d'you think you'd all do if someone interviewed you in Spanish?
You make it sound like english and spanish are as far away as german and chinese. I think you'd be very surprised how many people are actually bilingual in both languages. No, what you are witnessing is just major being himself - very socially awkward.
I don't care how close the languages are not everyone is bilingual.
So he's socially awkward, so what? The interviewer's questions kind of sucked but don't put any of the blame or give the player any shit over nothing. <- this part is more directed at everyone not you Spitfire.
I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
Being the best ≠ everyone else is bad. MVP is an amazing player. What's wrong with stating your opinion that he's the best? Or joining a team because of money? Huk did that too. And like Huk, he's saying that he's currently happy with his new team.
On November 21 2011 17:01 SilverLeagueElite wrote:
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
Where are these people that believe that being that best player, or almost the best player, guarantee's you a win in every tournament you enter?
I didn't say there was anyone like that.
The fact that he lost 2 huge tournaments in a row is all it takes for me to call it a slight slump. hatas gonna hate.
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
On November 21 2011 17:01 SilverLeagueElite wrote:
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
Where are these people that believe that being that best player, or almost the best player, guarantee's you a win in every tournament you enter?
I didn't say there was anyone like that.
The fact that he lost 2 huge tournaments in a row is all it takes for me to call it a slight slump. hatas gonna hate.
people are being too harsh on major (this interview of all things). i'm sure a lot ppl on tl would be just as unsociable and awkward as him. not everyone can be boxer. from what i can tell, he really wants to do well, and he will do whatever it takes to stay in korea. obviously he has his faults (such as the smurfing), but again, people who love video games come from a wide range of backgrounds.
On November 21 2011 17:01 SilverLeagueElite wrote:
On November 21 2011 16:15 Cloud9157 wrote: I think pretty much everyone agrees that Mvp is the best. Though recently he has gone through a small slump (Providence+GSL).
Thank you for stating the obvious
How is MVP in a slump? He's still in alive in Code S and made a deep run in Providence coming from Open brackets.
Point is that everyone thought he would walk over MMA in a TvT final for GSL. I saw numerous 4-1 Mvp predictions, and yet he lost.
Pretty much the same thing at Providence. So many people thought he was going to win it.
So overall, anything short of 1st is a slight slump for Mvp these days.
Where are these people that believe that being that best player, or almost the best player, guarantee's you a win in every tournament you enter?
I didn't say there was anyone like that.
The fact that he lost 2 huge tournaments in a row is all it takes for me to call it a slight slump. hatas gonna hate.
MVP recently won WCG Korea meaning he beat the best players in Korea and will be representing Korea in the WCG Championships, Arena of Champions and Blizzcon 2011. How is he in a slump? He's also in the round of 8 in the GSL code S he could very well win another GSL code S title soon. 4th place at MLG providence from the open bracket is a great finish the eventual winner Leenock took him out.
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
Some people drinking the Artosis coolaid, it's clear Artosis will overhype Nestea no matter what, fact is Nestea hasn't won a tournament since his GSL Code S championship which was 3 months ago. Not hating on Nestea but Artosis drives me crazy with the Nestea whorshipping he does 24/7
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
Some people drinking the Artosis coolaid, it's clear Artosis will overhype Nestea no matter what, fact is Nestea hasn't won a tournament since his GSL Code S championship which was 3 months ago. Not hating on Nestea but Artosis drives me crazy with the Nestea whorshipping he does 24/7
LOL he hasn't won a tournament in 3 months, he's slumping! jesus christ sc2 has spoiled everyone that doesn't remember waiting days, or weeks between games back in the day
edit: never seen a picture of juan before but he looks just like i would have pictured him given he acts like such a baby all the time. dude just looks miserable
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
Some people drinking the Artosis coolaid, it's clear Artosis will overhype Nestea no matter what, fact is Nestea hasn't won a tournament since his GSL Code S championship which was 3 months ago. Not hating on Nestea but Artosis drives me crazy with the Nestea whorshipping he does 24/7
you mean Clide worship? oh wait he does that too... Is there a top tier Korean that Artosis doesn't praise to high heaven.
Terrible interview and terrible title for the interview, it's like the interviewer is surprised Major considers Mvp a way better player than NesTea, which is pretty obvious.
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
Some people drinking the Artosis coolaid, it's clear Artosis will overhype Nestea no matter what, fact is Nestea hasn't won a tournament since his GSL Code S championship which was 3 months ago. Not hating on Nestea but Artosis drives me crazy with the Nestea whorshipping he does 24/7
It can seem over the top at times, but NesTea is a brilliant player, and Artosis was a Zerg. Add to that, that NesTea represents something unique; an elderly gamer that win tournaments at the highest level, and set the standard by being the first at winning 3 GSLs. MVP is young and made his mark in BW. NesTea is a symbol that anything is possible, if you put your mind to it, in a near hopeless scenario.
Artosis is just saying what I am thinking, so I think that is pretty cool.
And Oh, my, NesTea hasn't won GSL in 3 months, and only became 2nd after MVP in Blizzcon. He can't be hyped.
He has an insane win-rate vs all races. Unfortunately ZvT is his weakest matchup, and MVP his cryptonite.
No one, it's just MVP and Nestea, Leenock is getting there he won the tournament of the year at 16 years old. I understand that, Nestea being the older gamer so there's a respect factor in there but I wish Artosis would turn it down a bit on the overhyping.
I don't know if MVP had an off game, but I watched a few feet behind him play against Hero and mlg providence. And I was not impressed at all, he had really shaky decision making, his boxes were big, clunky, and slow. His expansions were god awfully slow. If MVP is the best player in the world, we are no where near the skill cap.
I'm gonna go up to my boss and tell him i'm working for him for money....and he's going to fire me... please, all you prepubescent guys who haven't worked a day in your lives, stop commenting with ridiculous over-reactions
Mine = replying to a job because it only serves to him as it is, a means to get by in life. Yours = replying to a relationship/bonding because of your personal preference.
On November 22 2011 08:06 TheBlueMeaner wrote:
The only thing you are saying there is that YOU think a woman being fat is a reason to reject her.
On November 22 2011 07:52 Fandango wrote:
Haha yeah it's just like the time I made an analogy that was nothing like the thing I was talking about, it's nonsensical and ends up completely undermining any point I have, so its ok...
I guess since theres three of you, my example sucks.
Point is, just because its the truth doesnt mean you should say it. I dont think anyone disagrees with that. Then its just a matter of drawing a line somewhere, because obviously the truth can also be said in most cases.
What Major said is inappropriate. In it self nothing much, but with he has shown his colors before and clearly learned nothing.
Lets be honest here, the korean hype is finally being brought down, the koreans have always been overhyped and now its starting to show it, naniwa, huk, and idra just to name a few foreigners are so good that they can beat the best koreans any day of the week. Even a few short weeks ago people said that no foreigner could compete with the top koreans but look what all has happened. Leenock is the real deal of course, ill admit that, him and DRG both i have mad respect for, and Nada, MC, people like that but MVP and NesTea are just way overhyped. They where the best but now they arent, they are still amazing players but foreigners can beat them and will continue to. Im of course biased to an extent for foreigners, but im also a protoss player and i find that protoss players other than mc are best when they are foreigners. But thats just my two cents
Lol at people doubting mvp just cause he doesn't win every tournament. Even flash doesn't win every tournament. Mvp is still the best player in the world and it will take a high level broodwar pro coming over to possibly change that.
The foreigner/korean gap is still huge and the only reason providence wasn't a clean korean sweep was due to the ridiculous advantage seeded players had. Koreans were knocking each other out left and right in the open bracket.
I don't like how naniwa got a code s spot from providence because he only won 3 bo3 to get it. Didn't really earn it in my mind, nor deserves it. Sure past mlgs were fine for code s spots cause there was group play, then championship bracket, but providence was just too stacked for seeded players. Naniwa should win a code a game first before he deserves code s. Hope he goes 0-2 in his group and loses in code a ro48, so he goes back to code b where he belongs.
On November 22 2011 09:28 terranghost wrote: I would agree that MVP is the only good terran. But I think MVP would be doing really well regardless of race. MVP the best player? That's a tough call IMO, either MVP is a close second or NesTea is a close second. The other one is the best for sure.
What part of 17-6 Mvp vs Nestea makes Nestea an arguable contestant vs Mvp. Not bming here, just curious.
I don't really consider MVP v Nestea a proper clash of the titans match, Incontrol said something vaguely like
"If I play Puma I'm going to use strategy I wouldn't normally use"
Teammate v Teamate especially on a level where they probably practice together nonstop seems more like mindgame v mindgame with the other.
Man, at the end of that interview, Major answers to the question of how is the SC2 scene in Mexico: "there is no scene there"...
He is so right it fucking pisses me off, come on Mexican gamers! We must unite and get this SC2 e-sports machine going here too. Invite your friends, family and every one you know to play this awesome game.
On November 23 2011 02:46 CKHound wrote: Lets be honest here, the korean hype is finally being brought down, the koreans have always been overhyped and now its starting to show it, naniwa, huk, and idra just to name a few foreigners are so good that they can beat the best koreans any day of the week. Even a few short weeks ago people said that no foreigner could compete with the top koreans but look what all has happened. Leenock is the real deal of course, ill admit that, him and DRG both i have mad respect for, and Nada, MC, people like that but MVP and NesTea are just way overhyped. They where the best but now they arent, they are still amazing players but foreigners can beat them and will continue to. Im of course biased to an extent for foreigners, but im also a protoss player and i find that protoss players other than mc are best when they are foreigners. But thats just my two cents
On November 23 2011 02:46 CKHound wrote: Lets be honest here, the korean hype is finally being brought down, the koreans have always been overhyped and now its starting to show it, naniwa, huk, and idra just to name a few foreigners are so good that they can beat the best koreans any day of the week. Even a few short weeks ago people said that no foreigner could compete with the top koreans but look what all has happened. Leenock is the real deal of course, ill admit that, him and DRG both i have mad respect for, and Nada, MC, people like that but MVP and NesTea are just way overhyped. They where the best but now they arent, they are still amazing players but foreigners can beat them and will continue to. Im of course biased to an extent for foreigners, but im also a protoss player and i find that protoss players other than mc are best when they are foreigners. But thats just my two cents
Leenock is the real deal but MVP is overhyped?
Do you even watch Korean tournaments? You know . . . where top foreigners are routinely invited and then get completely thrashed in the lower league.
MVP has made four GSL finals, and has three GSL championships. He recently won Arena of Legends, WCG Korea, and Blizzcon invitational?
No foreigner in the entire world has tournament achievements remotely close to that level. In fact, no foreigner who was invited to Korea to participate in Code A even got past the few two rounds. How does MVP perform at the foreigner tournaments he's invited to? He completely rapes them. Got first at the first MLG he was invited to. Got first at Blizzcon. Got fourth at the most recent MLG because he was knocked out by Koreans.
Nothing indicates that the "Korean hype" is being brought down. It's not hype.
Koreans are more organized, practice better, and spend more time on this game. Foreigners are still far away. Naniwa had a good run at MLG, a short event that tests different skill sets than league games (in league games, you have entire weeks to prepare map specific strategies) but he still can't make it in Code A.
On November 23 2011 02:46 CKHound wrote: Lets be honest here, the korean hype is finally being brought down, the koreans have always been overhyped and now its starting to show it, naniwa, huk, and idra just to name a few foreigners are so good that they can beat the best koreans any day of the week. Even a few short weeks ago people said that no foreigner could compete with the top koreans but look what all has happened. Leenock is the real deal of course, ill admit that, him and DRG both i have mad respect for, and Nada, MC, people like that but MVP and NesTea are just way overhyped. They where the best but now they arent, they are still amazing players but foreigners can beat them and will continue to. Im of course biased to an extent for foreigners, but im also a protoss player and i find that protoss players other than mc are best when they are foreigners. But thats just my two cents
Clearly you don't follow the Sc2 scene or maybe the GSL and Korean scene more closely, in no way is MVP "overhyped" he's been winning almost every tournament he's entered the past few months. The best foreigners are still no match for the best Koreans IMO, if MLG's seeding system wasn't so broken we would've seen that. MVP won an MLG yet had to come from the open bracket, Idra didn't even win an MLG, something is wrong there. Naniwa was seeded very far in the Championship bracket, if Nestea/MVP came to every MLG like most of the seeded players did you'd see Nestea/MVP seed #1 and #2 and MLG would've most likely been a different story. You can only play so many games before burning out and not playing on top of your game.
How has Naniwa done in the GSL? Huk made it to the round of 8 and then got destroyed by MVP. MLG isn't a tournament to base who the best is because seeding plays a big factor in your chances.
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly.
There's an air of pretention I just can't shake about this guy, I mean, ever since he joined ROOT as Princess I wanted to like him, I really did, I just... eh.
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly.
There's an air of pretention I just can't shake about this guy, I mean, ever since he joined ROOT as Princess I wanted to like him, I really did, I just... eh.
It's like he doesn't appreciate anything at all.
to be fair, It sometimes feels like that everybody who knows Artosis from BW takes him lightly
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly.
There's an air of pretention I just can't shake about this guy, I mean, ever since he joined ROOT as Princess I wanted to like him, I really did, I just... eh.
It's like he doesn't appreciate anything at all.
Same here, I dont know why but I really dislike him :/ Nevertheless, good luck in your endevours major/kitty or what the f*** i'm supposed to call you :p
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly.
There's an air of pretention I just can't shake about this guy, I mean, ever since he joined ROOT as Princess I wanted to like him, I really did, I just... eh.
It's like he doesn't appreciate anything at all.
I remember him refering to artosis as the "greatest person in the world" in another interveiw, all he is saying he does not really bother caring about all the useless Hype artosis loves to spread around.
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
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I agree in that generally atleast from experience people will say the best player is the one who plays a race in common with them. Like I think IdrA and NesTea are the best in the world an I play zerg while my friend thinks Nani, Huk, and Puzzle are the greatest thing since sliced bread an he plays protoss lol
Why did you join CheckSix? ... I needed someone to pay my expenses.
They'd better teach him how to interview or tell him not to interview anymore. Right now the image he is portraying is someone who doesn't give two hoots about the team he's on... He's just a gold digger looking for anyone to give him a free ride.
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
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LMAO hell no... The best player is someone who is winning the majority of recent major tournaments. There are no special prizes for playing "creatively" or picking the "underdog" race/character/faction/class. Seriously, this kind of topic isn't even up for debate.
It's not like he's an accountant or like most of us who work for a particular company for money. He's a professional SC2 player which in a sense makes him part competitor and part entertainer. I don't know too much about how the financial aspect of running a team works but if I'm not mistaken a fair amount of the income is from sponsorship and marketing. To this end, how likable or respected your team is matters.
Regardless of whether or not he's "telling the truth", the optics of his answers are pretty awful. I read the interview and when he said he was just on his team for the money I thought.....yea, maybe that's true but only an idiot or an aspergers would actually say it like that. You think if an interviewer asked HuK what he likes most about EG he would say "the money"? He needs some PR training in a big way and if the problem is the language barrier he should give his responses in Spanish and have someone translate.
On November 22 2011 16:38 -orb- wrote: Who cares what major thinks
I really doubt if he thinks before he opens his mouth lol. All his actions and words seem to indicate otherwise.
Its not just about his bad manner - but his overall actions and the way he conducts himself in events and intereviews give the impression that he's a total bonehead.
And TBH in spite of Artosis and other people raving about his natural "talent" looking at his recent results, they seem to be nowhere near the likes of people like Nani/Huk/SaSe.
Also offtopic, what the heck happened to Fenix? He seems to be totally off the radar. Is he still practising in Korea?
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
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I agree in that generally atleast from experience people will say the best player is the one who plays a race in common with them. Like I think IdrA and NesTea are the best in the world an I play zerg while my friend thinks Nani, Huk, and Puzzle are the greatest thing since sliced bread an he plays protoss lol
i play zerg and I think MVP is the best player overall.
On November 23 2011 08:51 Piledriver wrote: Also offtopic, what the heck happened to Fenix? He seems to be totally off the radar. Is he still practising in Korea?
On November 23 2011 08:20 Zeddicus wrote: Why did you join CheckSix? ... I needed someone to pay my expenses.
They'd better teach him how to interview or tell him not to interview anymore. Right now the image he is portraying is someone who doesn't give two hoots about the team he's on... He's just a gold digger looking for anyone to give him a free ride.
Later he explains he's happy with the new team. The only people who think he's portraying the image you brought up are people who didn't read the whole interview or already don't like Major and just want to nitpick any meaningless thing to confirm the opinion they already have.
On November 23 2011 08:44 Elbows wrote: You think if an interviewer asked HuK what he likes most about EG he would say "the money"?
This is moot, the question wasn't "Major, what do you like most about CheckSix?" and the answer Major gave wasn't "the money." Also, HuK and Major are different people.
On November 23 2011 08:20 Zeddicus wrote: Why did you join CheckSix? ... I needed someone to pay my expenses.
They'd better teach him how to interview or tell him not to interview anymore. Right now the image he is portraying is someone who doesn't give two hoots about the team he's on... He's just a gold digger looking for anyone to give him a free ride.
Later he explains he's happy with the new team. The only people who think he's portraying the image you brought up are people who didn't read the whole interview or already don't like Major and just want to nitpick any meaningless thing to confirm the opinion they already have.
On November 23 2011 08:44 Elbows wrote: You think if an interviewer asked HuK what he likes most about EG he would say "the money"?
This is moot, the question wasn't "Major, what do you like most about CheckSix?" and the answer Major gave wasn't "the money." Also, HuK and Major are different people.
No I read it, and it still portrays that image. "Yes, I am happy with the team, they are great." That's the extent of it, which re-affirms my beliefs. He's certainly not going to say anyhing other than that. This is also the exact reason I already don't like him. The things he says, the actions he takes, etc... It's not meaningless at all either. It's a bad image for CheckSix. That's pretty meaningful.
Honest and unadorned answers to all the questions. He could probably analyze a bit more, but it seems that he doesn't care about the e-sport scene very much (at least not about the "be talkative and lovable" part) and only cares about his goal, which is to become better by practicing hard. I don't find anything wrong with that. Of course he's in a team and he should follow some rules but I don't think that what he said is far from the truth (he needs the team for his expenses, team needs him for being good and win stuff).
Heh.. this player gets so much hate from the nerds, He's a blunt kinda guy who's in there to win it and doesn't give a rat's ass about any other thing, be it, e-sports, the gaming community or being a 'figure-head' and other shenanigans that take him away from his goal.. pretty much like Naniwa... and you know what, that's also fine so long as he keeps improving.
On November 21 2011 10:34 TheAntZ wrote: Every time i read/watch interviews with this...person, i get more and more disgusted. And obviously hes gonna say MVP is the best, he plays terran. If he played zerg he'd be saying its nestea.
I don't think that's how it works. I don't think most players consider their own race when determining the best player. Typically, you look at results. Head to head with other potential candidates, and overall tournaments won.
On November 21 2011 11:17 MK4512 wrote: Even worse and worse, disrespectful to Artosis, the one guy who basically keeps him relevant on the scene
People already addressed the money thing so I decided to address this instead.
What was ACTUALLY said was:
Artosis thinks that you are a very talented player. Do you feel any pressure, because he is hyping you?
MajOr: No. I don't feel any pressure at all, acutally. I know Artosis from Starcraft 1. I take his words really lightly. I just focus on my game and practise. I try to play as good as possible as MVP does. I think he is the only good Terran in the game Starcraft 2.
I've bolded the couple of parts I think are key to this. It was a direct question about pressure on his gameplay. And he denied it was having an effect on him because he was instead focussed on his game.
If any top player was asked about whether he felt pressure as a result of people hyping him so much and he said "no, I don't concentrate on that, I focus on my game" would you be all over him as disrespectful then? Ok, the wording perhaps wasn't the best choice but I think you have to go out on a limb a bit to call it disrespectful to Artosis.
That said...not the best interview. Though I think it could be something to do with the interview being posted in English on a German site and with MajOr being a Mexican; with the obvious language difficulties that no doubt came about from all of this.
mostly quoting for emphasis
I don't know if ppl who said he misrespect Artosis were trolls, or just kinda stupid for not being able to read properly -_- duh
and yeah he gives plain and straight answers, he is not even close to being as Totalbiscuit who just gave a 1900 words interview about dreamhack regardless on the very very few questions made to him, but well, naniwa is naniwa, idra is idra, and juan is juan (i can go on) i wish all of them were even better answering questions and giving interviews, but as long as they play greatly, im kinda good with it
MVP is better than anybody else. Because he is not only better mechanically, he is also really smarter and has better decision making than anyone. That's how I feel.
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