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[Interview] 2012 GSL Season 2 Code S ro32 Group D

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-28 05:06:39
March 27 2012 13:02 GMT
#1
MaruPrime

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This is your Code S debut and you’re already in the round of 16. How do you feel?

(Laugh) I can’t believe it

Were you not confident about advancing to ro16 today?

Yes. The opponents were too strong. Not a single one was a pushover.

It felt like you’ve changed since the last Up and Down and your skill level has gone up. Despite this, were you feeling unconfident?

I did have a bit of confidence. I’ve been playing somewhat well lately so I thought maybe I’d at least put on a bit of a show.

In both of your matches, you came back after a loss.

Losing the first set woke me right up. Losing actually got rid of some of the tension.

Which match was more difficult?

Gumiho. I thought I was going to lose in the second set. Out of all the games today, that game was the most difficult.

You won against Hero in the winner’s match. Playing against a Protoss must’ve felt difficult.

I didn’t prepare anything special. I played as I normally do. Protoss is a race that is difficult to prepare a specific strategy for.

People’s expectation of you as the youngest winner will increase even more. What do you think?

I don’t really think much about being the youngest. It’s not age but skill that matters.

Your goal this season?

I want to advance as far as I can. Realistically, I think I can make the round of 8.

You will nominate your group in ro16.

I think DRG will choose me. He’s a great player and thinks of me as an easy player. I’m not too confident about my TvZ so it will be annoying if DRG chooses me (chuckle). But if I do have to face him, I will win by any means.

What kind of progamer do you want to become in the future?

I want to be the best progamer. Skill is my first priority.

You seem to be more popular lately, have you noticed?

It seems better than before. Community reaction suggests that it is. They talk about me now.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my sponsers OCZ, tT-e Sports. I want to thank my coach and teammates who helped me prepare for today’s matches.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1136858

LiquidHero

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How do you feel getting to ro16 in such a difficult fashion for your first time in Code S?

Since it's my first time, I had certain expectations for myself, and wanted to see exactly how far I could get. Because it's my first time, it made feel nervous and elated. I did feel pressured to show good games since it's Code S. I practised hard to make this possible.

Your start was good but you got overtaken by Maru in the winner's match.

I think I relaxed too much once I took the first set in winner's match. Starting in set 2, I did impromptu play instead of the builds I prepared so my builds weren't up to par. The thought that I was only 1 win away from ro16 got ahead of me.

You met Curious once again in the final match.

Since there were more mutas than expected in set 1, losing the phoenixes really worried me. Somehow, I cam back and also took an easy set 2.

Your forcefields were amazing in set 2.

Curious didn't play as I expected. But since I already had the sentries made, I was able to hold him off.

Are you proud of your forcefields?

Not to say I'm the best but I think I'm definitely above average. When I first started starcraft 2, people gave me a lot of flack for being terrible at forcefield but nowadays they are easy. I even seem to have developed my own way of laying them down.

You gave up MLG this time to attend GSL. Are you set on doing well in GSL?

I made this decision after a discussion with the team scheduling manager. The team agreed with me too. I decided it would be prudent to focus on Code S. Attending MLG would've made me tired so at the moment, I have more to lose by attending.

Anyone you wish would pick you in group nominations? Or someone you want to be in the same group as?

No one in particular. In the end, I'll have to face them all. I just don't want to meet oGs or TL members in ro16.

ro16 in your first Code S run. Is ro8 possible?

I think about this a lot. How awesome it would be if I won in my first run. I will keep working hard with that thought in mind.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my sponsers: littleappfactory, twitchTV, Razor. Despite my games ending so late, I'm grateful to those who stayed: TheWind, Gon (who's in the army atm) and those who helped with practice: Jookto, Illusion, Supernova, ZenexLife. I also want to thank my parents who always take great care of me and always text me so I don't get nervous. I am really thankful to all my fans in Korea and overseas.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1136940
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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
March 27 2012 13:06 GMT
#2
haha Maru should learn them TvZ builds off MKP and roll DRG for Prime
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Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
March 27 2012 13:22 GMT
#3
wow, already up ? Nice job :o
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
KadaverBB
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Germany25657 Posts
March 27 2012 13:25 GMT
#4
Translation so fast, thanks dude

AdministratorLaws change depending on who's making them, but justice is justice
GoSuChicken
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany1726 Posts
March 27 2012 13:36 GMT
#5
The new flash?
bittman
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia8759 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-27 13:46:35
March 27 2012 13:45 GMT
#6
On March 27 2012 22:36 GoSuChicken wrote:
The new flash?


Unimpressed Maru
"The new flash?
Wasn't Flash the Old Maru?"

J/k j/k of course. Some BW fans gonna get up in arms somewhere in this thread I'm sure.

THANKS for the fast translations!
Mvp - Leenock - Dongraegu - MC - Gumiho - Keen - Polt - Squirtle - Jjakji - Genius - Seed - Life - sC - Dream || LG-IM - MVP - FXO
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
March 27 2012 13:48 GMT
#7
So much maturity for someone so young. Well played today
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38205 Posts
March 27 2012 14:10 GMT
#8
Great interview, seems like young Maru's got the right sort of attitude going forwards. Easily the most impresive player today, excited to see how he does in round 16 now =)
MrCon
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
France29748 Posts
March 27 2012 14:11 GMT
#9
So fast, thank you !

Nice interview, this kid got game.

You won against Hero in the winner’s match. Playing against a Protoss must’ve felt difficult.
lol'ed.
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
March 27 2012 14:15 GMT
#10
Hoping for Maru to go far this season, kid is beastly and he has the right attitude.

Thanks for the translation!
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
March 27 2012 14:18 GMT
#11
hero interview?
Jibba
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States22883 Posts
March 27 2012 14:18 GMT
#12
Big fan of Maru now.
ModeratorNow I'm distant, dark in this anthrobeat
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
March 27 2012 14:39 GMT
#13
hero interview now up
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LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
March 27 2012 14:43 GMT
#14
Maru, killing my LB since forever. >:[
Angel_
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1617 Posts
March 27 2012 15:08 GMT
#15
Yeah HerO interview! Aw he seems like a mama's boy. even more cute.
murtas
Profile Joined December 2010
Portugal249 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-27 15:17:27
March 27 2012 15:17 GMT
#16
I dont feel like DRG want to pick Maru anymore after today display! :p
LemonyTang
Profile Joined March 2011
United Kingdom428 Posts
March 27 2012 15:52 GMT
#17
thanks so much for providing translations!
Mvp #1
Mario1209
Profile Joined September 2010
United States1077 Posts
March 27 2012 16:03 GMT
#18
HerO so awesome, wish i had caught Maru's games, woke up in the middle of Curious vs Gumiho. seems like a great kid with a good attitude though.
Co-Manager of Soviet Gaming * http://twitter.com/#!/sGMarioo * http://www.facebook.com/SovietGamingfanpage * https://twitter.com/#!/SovietGaming
Zaphid
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Czech Republic1860 Posts
March 27 2012 16:16 GMT
#19
You might want to correct the sponsors Hero thanked to, unless TL has a new one

Great job!
I will never ever play Mech against Protoss. - MVP
jj33
Profile Joined April 2011
802 Posts
March 27 2012 16:20 GMT
#20
teamliquid must be so happy to have 2 awesome players (hero/zenio) in code S.

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