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[Interview] 2012 GSL S2 CodeS RO32 Group G Winners

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-13 13:32:12
April 13 2012 12:18 GMT
#1
Seriously, if TiG just released the English transcript, all our lives would be easier... I bet Naniwa's going to read this and say that none of this is correct and that I'm a terrible translator QQ

QuanticNaniwa

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Your first time getting into round of 16. Tell us how you feel

I am amazed myself. Playing in Korea, I lost 0:2 every time, so today, I came with the simple goal of just taking one set. However, winning four sets in a row, I was just amazed.

You began today by losing the first set. How were you feeling?

I realised what my mistake was. I decided to not feel bad since I knew it was my mistake and do well in the rest of the games.

You advance to ro16 showing off great skill. What’s the reason behind the sudden jump in skill level?

After returning to Korea, I have been in the Startale house the entire time. I needed some time to adjust but once I did, I was able to concentrate on the game and that’s why I was able to improve. Also, I think my mindset has improved. So far, I have been nervous in my games but now I am over the nerves and the games are playing out well.

You have a strong image as a troublemaker in Korea. Any attempts to improve this situation?

I am well aware of my image in Korea. Even in Warcraft 3, I was impatient and short-tempered and this became at least five times worse in Starcraft 2. However, no matter how hard I try to stay on the right side, a tainted image is so difficult to overcome. So, I’m not going to pay attention to my image anymore and just focus on the game.

Are you planning to stay in Korea?

There’s so much to gain from staying in Korea. There are just more players to practise with and quality-wise, they’re better too. In the future, even if I attend foreign tournaments, I plan to stay in Korea.

You were once a Warcraft 3 gamer, what is your dream as a Starcraft 2 gamer?

When I first began Starcraft , my goal was to win one major tournament. Since I’ve achieved this, this goal no longer has any meaning.
Now as I keep practising, it is to obtain a skill level that is comparable to Korean players and to beat every Korean player in different tournaments.

There is group nominations in ro16. Do you think you will get picked early?

It’s hard to say. I think they will be reluctant to pick me since it’ll look like they’re trying to get a free win by picking a foreigner. However, looking at what the players think in general, I think I will get picked fairly soon.

As a foreigner seed, you are the first to make ro16. Your goal this season?

My goal was originally to take just one set but that’ over with after today. I won’t look too far ahead and just play out my games. Compared to the high calibre Koreans, I’m a weak player with so much to learn. I will try my hardest to prepare for and win every game.

Anything to add?

I want to thank GSL who gave me the Code S seed. Personally, I think anyone who receives a seed, including myself, is given an unfair chance but I did make good use of that opportunity and made it into the round of 16.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1153191

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This is your 5th time in ro16 in a row

During practice, I had most difficulty against Protoss. There were two Protosses in a group so making it to ro16 makes me delighted.

In your first match, you lost to a Terran, not a Protoss

Despite our builds being similar, I got behind. Losing the build side of the game, I played impatiently. I think impatience was the cause of my downfall.

You had a one-sided victory against Puzzle in the loser’s match

I was confident about Entombed Valley in Set 1 since I had a lot of practice on that map. Frankly, I couldn’t say the same about Set 2 on Daybreak. If Daybreak were to be selected, I was going to just warm up playing standard then take Set 3. Also, the build I used on Daybreak was a never-before seen build. I got behind with my build but with the medivac fake working out well, I took the game easily.

You met Ryung again in the final match to pay him back in style

I lost the first match because of impatience. So in the final match, I paid great care to my builds to start the games with an advantage. However, my build didn’t work in Set 1 so it seemed difficult. Then, my battlecruisers netted me a win and I rode that momentum to take the series.

What do you think is the reason for you recent slump?

I’ve said often before that wrists and my health in general have not been the best. Even during practice this time, I suffered from enteritis. I couldn’t practise because of my bad condition. So I’ve stayed stagnant whilst others advanced onward.

How is your health lately?

I thought the reason I couldn’t exert any force on my wrist was because of the wrists themselves. However, I recently got in touch with GGPlay (T/N: the name MVP mentions has two results in TLPD, the other, Jjando, just looks very unlikely to be whom he is talking about). He told me that he had the exact same symptoms that I have. At the time, GGPlay retired and I continued. After GGPlay got out of the army, he had an examination which revealed that the problem wasn’t in the wrist but in the cervical disc. So, I am planning to get my cervical disks examined shortly.

Your goal this season?

First, it’s to get to ro8 so that I get to stay in Code S. Once I achieve this, I will set a new higher goal.

It’s ro16 group nominations on Sunday. When do you think you’ll get picked?

Lately, Terran’s a pushover, right? (laugh) So I think I’ll get picked rather soon. Lately, MKP is on a roll so being in the same group as him should be fun.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my mother, father and older sister who always cheer me on from home. Even today, I received texts from my family before the games. They were a great help.
The coach is having a tough time right now but I’m sure everything will work out soon so I hope he feels better. Also, Nestea plays his ro32 games tomorrow so I hope he does well and lastly, I’m grateful to my girlfriend (T/N: wait what? Since when?).


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1153367
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digmouse
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
China6329 Posts
April 13 2012 12:18 GMT
#2
Naniwa is amazing tonight though.
TranslatorIf you want to ask anything about Chinese esports, send me a PM or follow me @nerddigmouse.
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
April 13 2012 12:19 GMT
#3
yaay! thanks for fast translation!

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I’m not going to pay attention to my image anymore and just focus on the game.


naniwa fighting!!!!!!!
namste
Profile Joined October 2010
Finland2292 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-13 12:22:08
April 13 2012 12:20 GMT
#4
Glad to see that he himself too acknowledges that the whole seeding thing is unfair and silly. Good luck Nani!

Oh and about the whole not focusing on the image thing.. Could've at least washed his shirt! It was all dirty, had some white stuff on his shoulder.
IM hwaitiing ~ IMMvp #1 | Bang Min Ah <3<3
MMS
Profile Joined February 2012
39 Posts
April 13 2012 12:27 GMT
#5
Thank you for this!

Naniwa seems so humble! But he is still a freaking beast!
NeWeNiyaLord
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Norway2474 Posts
April 13 2012 12:28 GMT
#6
NaNiwa has grown into a man! Now go win this GSL!
This is where we begin. Show your true self, Battosai.
aiuradun
Profile Joined February 2011
Denmark115 Posts
April 13 2012 12:28 GMT
#7
GJ Reaching RO16! gogo RO8
-Strider-
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Mexico1605 Posts
April 13 2012 12:29 GMT
#8
storywriter you are amazing! Thank you for all the interviews ^^
What is up? IM NESTEAAAA!
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
April 13 2012 12:30 GMT
#9
gogo nani! nice, measured responses.
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
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ReachTheSky
Profile Joined April 2010
United States3294 Posts
April 13 2012 12:32 GMT
#10
Why didn't he thank his sponsors?
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tetrismaan
Profile Joined April 2011
Denmark302 Posts
April 13 2012 12:32 GMT
#11
This:

"Compared to the high calibre Koreans, I’m a weak player with so much to learn. I will try my hardest to prepare for and win every game."

Such a different naniwa from just a year ago. He is learning so much and I am sure he will do just fine in the near future. I have waited for him to succeed in Code S for more than a year now, and today was such a relief.
www.DanishStarcraft.com
0kz
Profile Joined January 2010
Italy1118 Posts
April 13 2012 12:34 GMT
#12
man so fast ! thanks for this
I hope nani will go far in gsl :D
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
April 13 2012 12:34 GMT
#13
On April 13 2012 21:29 -Strider- wrote:
storywriter you are amazing! Thank you for all the interviews ^^

Thanks and you're welcome


On April 13 2012 21:32 ReachTheSky wrote:
Why didn't he thank his sponsors?

I know, right? It felt so weird to end the translation without the usual sponsor thanking.
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torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
April 13 2012 12:43 GMT
#14
nice interview. Great wins. Proving that he deserves his seed.
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
Instigata
Profile Joined April 2004
United States546 Posts
April 13 2012 12:46 GMT
#15
Naniwa is more American than Stephano. Got the White Power fist like a boss :-)
SC2 was doomed from the start.
show.me
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden37 Posts
April 13 2012 12:51 GMT
#16
Thanks for the translation. Weird but good to see a humble NaNiwa :')
kvn4444
Profile Joined September 2010
1510 Posts
April 13 2012 12:55 GMT
#17
thx for such a quick translation. happy he went through, even got 1st in his group. gj nani
Nekovivie
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2599 Posts
April 13 2012 12:57 GMT
#18
It must feel bad for the Korean players when they effectively lose a spot to a foreigner seed, but obviously this isn't Naniwas fault personally.

He played well today so he justified it I guess.
If you are not supporting K-Pop you are hurting E-Sports.
raf3776
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States1904 Posts
April 13 2012 12:58 GMT
#19
yay naniwa!!
WWJD (What Would Jaedong Do)
bbm
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom1320 Posts
April 13 2012 12:59 GMT
#20
On April 13 2012 21:34 storywriter wrote:
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On April 13 2012 21:29 -Strider- wrote:
storywriter you are amazing! Thank you for all the interviews ^^

Thanks and you're welcome


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On April 13 2012 21:32 ReachTheSky wrote:
Why didn't he thank his sponsors?

I know, right? It felt so weird to end the translation without the usual sponsor thanking.


Possibly he was too busy focusing on making sure he said the right things about GSL and didn't come off as a dick and it slipped his mind or something
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