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[Interview] 2012 GSL S1 CodeS RO16 Group C Winners

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Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-08 15:33:28
February 08 2012 15:24 GMT
#1
These interviews were translated from
http://s.163.com/12/0208/19/7PP0O5E200314D0E.html and http://s.163.com/12/0208/21/7PP83S6Q00314D0E.html

which were translated from
http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1094222&category=13439 and http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1094305&category=13439

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Players in the group (no order of merit)
SK_MC
SlayerS_GanZI
NSH_jjakji
StarTale_Parting

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First Place
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SK_MC
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Q: It's been a long time since you made it to the round of 8. How does it feel?
A: I kept thinking, why is the round of 8 so hard! (laughs) When I was playing really well, I could make it to the round of 4 so easily. But all of a sudden, the round of 8 became really hard to me. I never expected to qualify for the next round so easily.

Q: Your strategies were really successful today.
A: I practised and thought of many builds. I prepared a lot for the first match, but when the game started, I started playing in a more spontaneous and improvisational manner.

Q: We are entering a period where Protoss seems to be very strong. Is this the reason for your return to the round of 8?
A: To be honest, the way I play is different from the typical style of play nowadays. However, it has to be said that after the patch, it has become much better to play as Protoss. But it's really not that bad. In the past, the upgrades for both attack and defense tended to go really slowly, but it's different now. I think Protosses should be very happy on this point.

Q: This current season seems to be the best chance for Protoss. As President of Protoss, what are your thoughts?
A: For PvT, the map order is really important, but for PvZ, it is true that Protoss has an advantage in that matchup. I will have to look out for tomorrow's group D matches to know who my next opponent will be. However, if a Zerg qualifies in second place for that group, I am confident of winning 3-0.

Q: So you're saying you wish that either Nestea or DongRaeGu will qualify in second place?
A: Technically, it doesn't matter who the Zerg is. I think the most difficult player for me in Group D is MarineKing (laughs).

Q: Recently, we heard the news that oGsNada chose not to renew his contract.
A: I think that players choosing to leave teams or choosing not to renew their contracts is a reflection of the player's personal thoughts and desire for new challenges. Even though I am living alone now, I can practise with the players that I knew before on the ladder, so life in SK-Gaming is not all too difficult for now.

Q: You currently do things alone in SK-Gaming. Don't you miss your ex-team mates?
A: I thought about all these before I left the team. I feel that sometimes, being alone can be better than being with a lot of people. Not playing in GSTL can also be beneficial for me. I think that if I am not involved in GSTL, I can use the time to attend a few foreign tournaments. I am prepared to spend about one year alone playing the game. However, it might be really lonely if I were to make it to the finals.

Q: It's been nearly a year since your last championship win. Are you confident for this season?
A: It's not just my last championship win that's almost a year. I've also been with my girlfriend for nearly a year. I hope to win this championship as an anniversary gift for us.

Q: If you make it to the finals, who do you hope your opponent will be?
A: MMA. I think that will make it the most epic GSL finals ever. But it seems like I might meet him in the round of 4. If we were to meet in the round of 4, I guess we could say that is like the finals being brought forward. If that were the case, I hope to play anyone from group D, except Genius.

Q: Any last things you want to say?
A: It feels really great winning today. Somehow, I ended the games really quickly. Hopefully, people can take that as an attractive point of mine. If I have the chance in the future, I will play into the late game. I want to thank all the people who are involved in esports. Next week, I will be appearing on GomTV's Off The Record. Hopefully, it will be interesting. I am now in the round of 8. Hopefully, everyone can continue supporting me. I also want to thank my parents and girlfriend for their continuous support. Finally, I want to thank all the players who helped me practise, MVP_Dream, FnaticMSI_aLive, oGs_TheStC, oGs_Vines, oGs_InCa, oGs_Galikgun.



Second Place
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StarTale_Parting
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Q: You seem unstoppable now. How does it feel advancing into the round of 8?
A: There's nothing much to say. I am just happy. It would have been better though, if I were able to clinch first place in the group. Before this, I've never lost, and it's a bit sad to experience defeat for the first time today.

Q: Did you go into today thinking that you'd qualify in first place?
A: Because my first opponent was a Terran, I was quite confident in that match. Even though I must admit too, that my opponent was a really strong Terran, I was confident because the strategies I had prepared for today were really good. MC is really strong too, but I think I still stand a chance in a mirror matchup.

Q: But you lost to MC in the winner's match.
A: In the first game, I had faced the same situation during practice, so I thought I was able to win, except that MC's followup was really strong. For the first game, there was even a point where I thought I already had the game, and was already thinking of qualifying in first place. But I was unable to protect my second base. Even though my opponent had really good control, I think it was mainly due to my mistakes.

Q: You defeated Jjakji, the winner of last season, twice to qualify for the next round.
A: To be honest, I am very confident playing against Terran. My biggest wish this season was to meet as many Terrans as possible. But if that really happened, people will probably thinking that I am all about PvT, so that's not really my wish anymore. I hope to let everyone see my PvZ in the round of 8. I want to play against DongRaeGu. I really hope to let everyone see all my matchups, to let everyone know that I am the Number 1 Protoss.

Q: You haven't played a single PvZ this season. This could work for you, or against you.
A: Recently, I've always been kind of uncomfortable when I have to face a Protoss or a Terran, but as long as I had prepared well, I would be confident of winning. I am most confident in my PvZ, even if my opponent in the round of 8 is the mighty DongRaeGu, Nestea hyung is really strong too, but even if I had to face him, I am confident of winning. I think that facing Nestea would be a better chance for me to prove myself, but the opponent I most want to face in the round of 8 is still Genius (laughs).

Q: Up to now, all the players who have tried to walk the Royal Road have been defeated at the round of 8.
A: To be honest, I feel that as long as I can make it past the round of 8, there are no other competitors that can defeat me. If I make it past the round of 8, I can already look forward to winning the championship. I hope to face MC once more in the finals.

Q: If you made it to the finals, who do you hope your opponent will be?
A: I lost to MC today, and so, I hope to face him again in the finals so as to establish myself as the Number 1 Protoss. If that's not possible, I think facing against MMA is not bad too.

Q: Recently, many people involved in esports, as well as those watching esports, all have a lot of expectations on you.
A: Many fans might dislike me because of my ceremonies, but I think it's better to be disliked than to be overlooked. I just hope people will think on the positive side. Recently, the expectations of my team mates and my friends around me are indeed very high. I also get the feeling that more people are giving me attention.

Q: Any last things you want to say?
A: I want to thank the players who practised with me. From StarTale, Hack, Sound, Bomber, Ace, Squirtle, Tiger. Thank you. From FXO, asd hyung, Gumiho hyung, Tree. Thank you for cheering for me. From the new team Rising Star, Mentalist, soulman. From IM, Yoda. From oGs, TheStC, Supernova. I am sorry I can't list everyone, and I want to apologise to them.


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Previous interviews can be found at the following links.
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Code S Round of 32

Group A (NSHoseo_Jjakji, Gamania_Sen, SlayerS_Boxer, SlayerS_Ganzi) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302021

Group B (FXO_Leenock, oGs_Fin, oGs_Supernova, SK_MC) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302137

Group C (IM_Mvp, FXO_Lucky, EG_Idra, IM_Nestea) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302614

Group D (FXOz, Startale_Curious, Startale_Bomber, oGs_Inca) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=302683

Group E (SlayerS_MMA, FXO_Gumiho, SlayerS_Yugioh, Liquid_Zenio) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=303848

Group F (MVP_sC, EG_JYP, MVP_DongRaeGu, MVP_Genius) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=303968

Group G (Alive, SlayerS_Brown, IM_Happy, MarineKingPrime) - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=304262

Group H (SlayerS_Puzzle, StarTale_Parting, MVP_Keen, oGs_Nada)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=305097


Code S Round of 16

Group A (IM_Mvp, FXO_Gumiho, StarTale_Curious, aLive)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308127

Group B (SlayerS_MMA, FXOz, SlayerS_Puzzle, oGs_Supernova)
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=308424
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
Olinimm
Profile Joined November 2011
1471 Posts
February 08 2012 15:26 GMT
#2
Thanks. MC boss as always, i do hope he faces DRG or nestea.
CaptainHaz
Profile Joined December 2010
United States240 Posts
February 08 2012 15:30 GMT
#3
I'm curious what MC thinks the patch change will be. TT1 mentioned something similar on his stream.

In any case, glad to see two protoss advance.
All of us warned you of the big white face.
Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
February 08 2012 15:32 GMT
#4
Not sure but i think there is a typo in MC's interview
"For PvT, the map order is really important, but for PvT, it is true that Protoss has an advantage in that matchup"
Shouldn't the second PvT be PvZ since it sounds like he talks about something different. He also talks about zergs right after this.
Might be completely wrong tough.
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
February 08 2012 15:33 GMT
#5
On February 09 2012 00:32 Assirra wrote:
Not sure but i think there is a typo in MC's interview
"For PvT, the map order is really important, but for PvT, it is true that Protoss has an advantage in that matchup"
Shouldn't the second PvT be PvZ since it sounds like he talks about something different. He also talks about zergs right after this.
Might be completely wrong tough.


Oops typo haha. Meant to be PvZ for the second one. Thanks for pointing out.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
rOse_PedaL
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Korea (South)450 Posts
February 08 2012 15:33 GMT
#6
ADVANCE THE ROYAL ROAD PARTING
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ MKP HWAITING ಠ_ಠ ಠ_ಠ
Parcelleus
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia1662 Posts
February 08 2012 15:40 GMT
#7
Boss Toss Fighting !!!

Lookn forward to MC antics next week on OffTheRecord. xD

PartinG impressive !!!

You still have ALOT to do before I see you any where near #1 Protoss, but I like you're attitude. PartinG fighting !!!

*burp*
Treehead
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
999 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-08 15:44:50
February 08 2012 15:42 GMT
#8
We are entering a period where Protoss seems to be very strong. Is this the reason for your return to the round of 8?


Er - are we? I mean today certainly went well for toss, but haven't they been behind on tourney wins in everything for quite some time now?

if a Zerg qualifies in second place for that group, I am confident of winning 3-0.
...
Technically, it doesn't matter who the Zerg is. I think the most difficult player for me in Group D is MarineKing (laughs).


*sigh* Oh, MC... No wonder people hate protoss...
Testuser
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
6469 Posts
February 08 2012 15:45 GMT
#9
Nice, Parting seems confident.

gl to both!
https://soundcloud.com/papercranesdk
Proseat
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Germany5113 Posts
February 08 2012 15:45 GMT
#10
Next week, I will be appearing on GomTV's Off The Record. Hopefully, it will be interesting.


Yes! MC on "Off The Record". This will be great!
The Rise and Fall of SlayerS -- a timeline: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=378097
double620
Profile Joined July 2011
China804 Posts
February 08 2012 15:47 GMT
#11
On February 09 2012 00:45 Proseat wrote:
Show nested quote +
Next week, I will be appearing on GomTV's Off The Record. Hopefully, it will be interesting.


Yes! MC on "Off The Record". This will be great!



I wonder how can the protoss president cast his ffs with a pair of chopsticks!!
Stanlot
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5742 Posts
February 08 2012 16:29 GMT
#12
It's not just my last championship win that's almost a year. I've also been with my girlfriend for nearly a year. I hope to win this championship as an anniversary gift for us.


D'awwwww
I hope he makes it more than ever. MC fighting!
MC: "Sentry Forcefield Forcefield Marauder... cage Marauder die die"
tdt
Profile Joined October 2010
United States3179 Posts
February 08 2012 17:50 GMT
#13
BossToss toning it down me disappoint. Must be that hot GF has calmed his bravado.
MC for president
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
February 08 2012 17:54 GMT
#14
On February 09 2012 02:50 tdt wrote:
BossToss toning it down me disappoint. Must be that hot GF has calmed his bravado.


He seems more thoughtfully confident than just pure arrogance, nowadays. I think that's a good thing.
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
February 08 2012 17:57 GMT
#15
Very interesting interviews especially the MC one
MC ■ MarineKing ■ LosirA ■ To someone who has lost after trying his best, no words from the winner can console him.
Ansinjunger
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2451 Posts
February 08 2012 18:00 GMT
#16
Parting looks really good today, I gotta admit. His opponents must not underestimate him. I still think Nestea and DRG can beat him in spite of his bravado. Hopefully one of those Z's make it through.
sitromit
Profile Joined June 2011
7051 Posts
February 08 2012 18:03 GMT
#17
So MC himself confirms what DRG and Nestea were tweeting about recently. Yet Blizzard is talking about even more Protoss buffs...
Wunder
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2950 Posts
February 08 2012 18:03 GMT
#18
Awesome stuff from Parting, so exciting to see a new Protoss blast onto the scene and walk the Royal Road!
Writer@joonjoewong
Typhon
Profile Joined July 2009
United States387 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-02-08 18:10:22
February 08 2012 18:09 GMT
#19
On February 09 2012 00:42 Treehead wrote:
Er - are we? I mean today certainly went well for toss, but haven't they been behind on tourney wins in everything for quite some time now?


Well, 5 Protoss in RO16 is pretty rare. And the quality of their games in the RO32 was pretty convincing.

SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
February 08 2012 18:13 GMT
#20
On February 09 2012 03:03 sitromit wrote:
So MC himself confirms what DRG and Nestea were tweeting about recently. Yet Blizzard is talking about even more Protoss buffs...


Think about PvZ a couple of months ago. Zergs just crushed Protoss, P was at like 38% winrate in GSL including Code A.

What changed? Maps. Immortal range. Upgrades costs.

None of those are massive alone, the really P favoured maps are already gone. CBTS is gone, most maps are considered either Zerg favoured or balanced.

PvZ is still a really unexplored matchup, so while I don't see P buffs as necessary (for PvZ), it's not like Zerg are totally screwed right now.
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