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Blizzard Cup Press Conference Interviews by TL - Page 5

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m0ck
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
4194 Posts
December 12 2011 18:32 GMT
#81
On December 13 2011 03:17 Sneakyz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 03:08 1Eris1 wrote:
On December 13 2011 02:32 mememolly wrote:
On December 13 2011 02:30 MuK_x wrote:
Who do you think is the hardest opponent in your group?

I'd say Mvp, but I didn't really see him play... I wasn't really impressed but is everyone saying he is the best Terran in the world, I will trust that.

woot stephano?

MVP just outclassed him.

MVP's startegy was awesome,totally anti-ling style.


bo1 and a build order win is outclassing now?



Are you suggesting MVP isn't better than Stephano? o.O

Why do people see everything in black and white, lmao. I don't see in what way he outclassed stephano. Mvp came prepared with the better build and got a nice early advantage with the fake 2rax pressure. Better player won for sure, why does that have to mean he outclassed his opponent?

Don't take it to heart when you see these clueless 'outclassed' comments. It's due to people watching GSL and tasteless calling people outclassed left and right, and, well, monkey see, monkey do =)
careohx
Profile Joined June 2011
263 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-12 18:41:17
December 12 2011 18:38 GMT
#82
On December 13 2011 02:57 mememolly wrote:
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On December 13 2011 02:54 Bagration wrote:
Really sad to see Stephano quitting in a year. This SC2 thing is really making him some serious cash, hopefully he will get some big wins in 2012 to convince him to keep on "taking his skills to the bank".


he's smart, once all the big koreans switch the sc2 climate will be very different and almost impossible for a foreigner to compete, make money while you can


Lets hope that doesnt happen. Destiny is going to Korea he will be bonjovi in 2012.
ZisforZerg
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States224 Posts
December 12 2011 18:40 GMT
#83
LLLLLEEEENNNNNOOOOOCKKKKKTTOOOOOPPPPPUUUUUSSSSSSS
"I'm too drunk, to taste that chicken."
Gevna
Profile Joined August 2010
France2332 Posts
December 12 2011 18:52 GMT
#84
On December 13 2011 02:57 mememolly wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 02:54 Bagration wrote:
Really sad to see Stephano quitting in a year. This SC2 thing is really making him some serious cash, hopefully he will get some big wins in 2012 to convince him to keep on "taking his skills to the bank".


he's smart, once all the big koreans switch the sc2 climate will be very different and almost impossible for a foreigner to compete, make money while you can

Or maybe he is mature enough to prepare a real future for him with studies... Stephano didn't know Grubby while he was pro on wc3, but he would be afraid of possible bw formers ?
zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
December 12 2011 18:58 GMT
#85
Wooow really nice interviews!

Omfg I can only dream of the Grand Final with NaNiwa vs. NesTea - it would be so freaking sick.

NANIWA FIGHTING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

NesTea is really cool and great too!
(:
Jetaap
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France4814 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-12 19:09:07
December 12 2011 19:05 GMT
#86
On December 13 2011 03:06 GrungyMunchy wrote:
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On December 13 2011 02:52 robih wrote:
i really dont understand why stephano would quit

The guy has an open spot in Med school waiting for him, it would be kinda dumb for him to turn that down in favor of something as volatile as Starcraft.


It's not the way it works for med school in France, you don't get a "spot". You start "med school" right after high school, anyone can register but you have a really hard competitive exam at the end of the first year (1 of 10 succeeds or something like that).
The longer he waits the harder it will get, but given his competitive nature it shouldn't be a problem to get into medschool.
I actually that it's a really smart thing to do, he can enjoy his time as a progamer 100% , doesn't have to worry about his future and will be able to get a job he likes (not everybody wants to become a commentator / manager etc).

Great interview by the way, nice to see that Nestea decided to not talk anymore of the "pausing incident" :p.
talismania
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States2364 Posts
December 12 2011 19:08 GMT
#87
Haha I hope Nani reads this before his games today... though I'm sure he's already thinking about early game defense vs leenock anyway.
SafeAsCheese
Profile Joined June 2011
United States4924 Posts
December 12 2011 19:17 GMT
#88
On December 13 2011 03:19 Doodsmack wrote:
Interesting to see that Naniwa and Stephano don't really trust the Koreans/can't get practice time with them. I also remember IdrA saying that when he lived in Korea, 99% of his practice was on ladder. Then of course there's the BW history of this type of thing. I wouldn't mind hearing names of which Koreans are sharing replays or refusing to practice with foreigners living in their house as it's pretty shameful.


May just beat a time / team thing

SlayerS seems to be getting along very well with EG, especially Puma, and they like to play around with hku/idra when they stream.
rkshox
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Taiwan536 Posts
December 12 2011 19:28 GMT
#89
Nestea just a bausssssss
@ranleee /// "first we expand, then we defense it'
CP-Jun
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Australia278 Posts
December 12 2011 19:32 GMT
#90
"No, because I don't really trust the Koreans, I was afraid they might share the replays or something like that."
What the hell Stephano. I am actually glad that you got knocked out now... you just lost a fan : (
SlayerS_Min's Translator I Voluntary translator for the community I Commentator during Min's stream I Own channel coming soon
milky_muh
Profile Joined July 2011
Sweden38 Posts
December 12 2011 19:34 GMT
#91
NAAAAAANIWAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH
good luck!!!!
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
December 12 2011 19:35 GMT
#92
On December 13 2011 02:47 Caladbolg wrote:
Leenock wanna face Flash? Hahaha Bo3 in BW, SC2, and then final game will be a 1v1 in Quake 3!

I tell you, Flash's already better than everybody except ForGG and MVP in SC2 :p
/joke
MC ■ MarineKing ■ LosirA ■ To someone who has lost after trying his best, no words from the winner can console him.
Sa1Nt
Profile Joined November 2011
Serbia15 Posts
December 12 2011 19:40 GMT
#93
I'm a terran player so I'm rooting for MVP, but Leenock is such a nice person - he's my second favorite!

Thanks a lot for the interviews, good read!
IMMVP and MarinekingPrime fan!
.Sic.
Profile Joined February 2011
Korea (South)497 Posts
December 12 2011 19:56 GMT
#94
On December 13 2011 02:16 terranmoccasin wrote:
Edit: Sackings basically sums up my post here:

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fail troll/hate on naniwa attempt?


---

Show nested quote +
Have you got in any custom practice games against specific players for your games?

No, because I don't really trust the Koreans, I was afraid they might share the replays or something like that.

I've never disliked Naniwa, but he's doing a good job of coming off as an unlikable personality. How is this an acceptable thing to say in an interview at all? A simple "No" would suffice, and you can easily add some BS excuse such as "Simply haven't had the opportunity to squeeze in some practice games."

Sure, there may be some issues from moving in with a Korean team from the sounds of his other responses, but with this poor attitude I can't say I am particularly surprised.

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I played like s*** basically, I should have won 2-0. I should have won Providence right there, like I should have won TSL long ago. But yeah, I've had two really bad experiences that have cost me a lot of money, so I think now, I know better.

Not only is he unable to give his opponents credit and deserving of their wins over him, he plainly states that the win is for the money as the major motivator. Hard to root for this guy.


Stephano's the one who said that he couldn't trust the Koreans. I don't even know how you could make the mistake that Naniwa said it..
Clan MvP Member | http://sc2ranks.com/kr/3273340/SicMvP
SolidMoose
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1240 Posts
December 12 2011 19:58 GMT
#95
Good interviews, but am I the only one bothered by Stephano's blatant lack of actual interest in the game/pro-gaming? Not gonna be sad to see him go.
Poopi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France12911 Posts
December 12 2011 20:03 GMT
#96
On December 13 2011 03:52 Gevna wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 02:57 mememolly wrote:
On December 13 2011 02:54 Bagration wrote:
Really sad to see Stephano quitting in a year. This SC2 thing is really making him some serious cash, hopefully he will get some big wins in 2012 to convince him to keep on "taking his skills to the bank".


he's smart, once all the big koreans switch the sc2 climate will be very different and almost impossible for a foreigner to compete, make money while you can

Or maybe he is mature enough to prepare a real future for him with studies... Stephano didn't know Grubby while he was pro on wc3, but he would be afraid of possible bw formers ?

He did know Grubby, in fact he trained with him...
WriterMaru
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
December 12 2011 20:06 GMT
#97
Don't know who's more cut and dry: Nani or Steph.

Cold hearted mother fuckers.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Waterflow
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1550 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-12 20:07:23
December 12 2011 20:06 GMT
#98
On December 13 2011 04:56 .Sic. wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 02:16 terranmoccasin wrote:
Edit: Sackings basically sums up my post here:

fail troll/hate on naniwa attempt?


---

Have you got in any custom practice games against specific players for your games?

No, because I don't really trust the Koreans, I was afraid they might share the replays or something like that.

I've never disliked Naniwa, but he's doing a good job of coming off as an unlikable personality. How is this an acceptable thing to say in an interview at all? A simple "No" would suffice, and you can easily add some BS excuse such as "Simply haven't had the opportunity to squeeze in some practice games."

Sure, there may be some issues from moving in with a Korean team from the sounds of his other responses, but with this poor attitude I can't say I am particularly surprised.

I played like s*** basically, I should have won 2-0. I should have won Providence right there, like I should have won TSL long ago. But yeah, I've had two really bad experiences that have cost me a lot of money, so I think now, I know better.

Not only is he unable to give his opponents credit and deserving of their wins over him, he plainly states that the win is for the money as the major motivator. Hard to root for this guy.


Stephano's the one who said that he couldn't trust the Koreans. I don't even know how you could make the mistake that Naniwa said it..


NaNiwa also said in an interview that he prefers to live in South-Korea more than Sweden. The inverview from when he joined coL. So i doubt he has any problems with the koreans.
FidoDido
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1292 Posts
December 12 2011 20:10 GMT
#99
You can really tell the player's maturity (in age) between Nestea and Leenock's interview responses.
That being said, I wish Nestea would've said, "I'm gonna play serious and roll everyone else over"
LGIMSeed FantasyToss~~ Hipster Seed fan before he made Code A
MrCon
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
France29748 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-12 20:15:00
December 12 2011 20:11 GMT
#100
Very disappointed by the MVP team here :/ Basically he's a foreigner so he doesn't deserve to play with them, I really didn't had this image of them. Insta fan to antifan of MVP. (obviously Nani could exaggerate or there could be another side to this story)
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