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[Interview] 2012 GSL S2 CodeS RO4 Winners

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-10 13:52:41
May 10 2012 11:28 GMT
#1
LG-IMMVP

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Tell us how you feel now that you are in the finals

Honestly, I thought it would be very difficult to get there. Lately, Terrans are fearing Protoss and it was definitely difficult in practice. I’m glad I was able to make it through like this. It’s my first finals in a long time so I am very excited.

With this victory, you are the first person to be in the finals for the fifth time

Rather than this finals being the fifth, the important point is that this is my first finals of this year. I fell behind a lot at the beginning of this year so I’m ecstatic about making the finals of GSL.

You weren’t in great shape after attending so many foreign tournaments either

My condition is always bad so I don’t dwell on it. It’s been like this for over six months. I know I won today but I’m not too happy with how the games were. However, I can’t help it since my health isn’t so great.

Parting was THE Terran Killer

I wasn’t trying to go for some special strategy nor did I practise a ton. I just wanted to play according to the situation. This approach worked out.

Parting’s PvT has been so strong lately. His clutch defence in particular was impressive but you demolished him today.

Before today, Parting just defended against everything and got the composition he needed to win. Today, he went a bit overboard. I’ve been talking to him since ro8 and he said time and time again that he would make the finals as long as he got to ro4. Since then, I expected to win. Overconfidence can be anyone’s downfall.

A lot of fans were cheering you on saying they don’t want a PvP finals

I think a lot of people did cheer me on because a PvP finals isn’t all that interesting. I worked hard because I wanted the finals myself not just because people were cheering me on.

As a finals opponent, Squirtle or Hero?

Both have a style difficult to deal with. We’re not that close but I am acquainted with Squirtle whereas I don’t know Hero at all. Also, I’ve lost to Squirtle in GSTL in the past. If we can have a repeat of that experience, it should be fun.

AX-Korea is a place where you have already experienced a championship. You must have a good feeling.

It’s close to my house too. It will be helpful for me in taking care of my condition. I have great memories of that place so I feel very confident.

You tried cheesing in Set 1

Parting had fewer units than expected. The thought of pulling SCVs came to me and I made sure by scouting that it would work.

You chose a 1-1-1 in Set 2. Was this planned?

Not exactly. However, since I took Set 1, I felt that I would cause a mental breakdown if I won with a 1-1-1 in Set 2. It worked and I was able to play the match out comfortably.

Set 3 was setting up to be a long game but you lost.

I was planning to win even it went to late game. My units got split up which was careless of me. That’s why I lost.

There is no player with 4 GSL championships. You must want this quite badly.

I honestly do. However, I’ve been on a huge decline so rather than focusing on a fourth championship, I will play with the mindset of I will win this one match that’s in front me. I think I will place too much pressure on myself if I keep thinking about the fourth championship and not play at my best.

If I’m honest with you, your performance this season was a little disappointing at times and looked quite unstable. How did you make the finals despite all that?

There’s something I always feel. Winners will win. I think I’m a winner. On some days, things work out and on other days, nothing goes your way regardless of how hard you try. Last season was the latter. This season is a season where everything goes right.

As Kespa enters the Starcraft 2 scene, fans are already hyping up the match between you and Flash.

It will be fun to play against him. However, I’ve seen recent articles about Starcraft 1-Starcraft 2 running in parallel. Frankly, the two games running in parallel is too hard on progamers. I’ve played Starcraft 1 from time to time as a Starcraft 2 gamer and it feels way too different. I regret the fact that Starcraft 1 gamers have to play two games at once. I think the people who decided this were too selfish. They didn’t consider the players at all.

Anything to add?

I want to thank YongHwa, Ready, Seed, and Anyppi for practice. I want to thank MC, San and Oz as well. I want to thank my parents and my older sister who cheer me on from home. My parents were sad because I wasn’t able to get to the finals lately. I am proud to have made the finals this time. I want to thank my coach who always works hard and Nestea lost in Round 2 of Code A yesterday but I have no doubt he will smash his way through UnD. Lastly, I want to say thank you to my girlfriend.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1189020

StartaleSquirtle

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You have the joy of being in the finals of your first Code S

When I first started playing in Code S, ro16 was the goal but somehow, I’ve reached the finals. It’s like a dream.

Unlike in GSTL, your performance in GSL was underwhelming. This finals must mean a lot to you

People always told me that I was good in GSTL but I would keep losing in GSL. I was even starting to develop some kind of phobia for GSL. I have been practising consistently so it must be my efforts bearing fruit.

You have been a progamer for a long time as well. This finals must be making you quite emotional

Every player aims to stand on the stage of the finals. I did feel like this goal was getting away from me as I kept on losing. However, I was able to come this far precisely because I never gave up. Not giving up is the key.

In the booth after the match, you seemed to be deep in your emotions

I’ve never thought that I would step on the finals stage. To be in the finals of this season, I was overcome with emotion. It’s like a dream come true. Many thoughts came to me.

One final test remains. You took a close second place at IPL 4. Don’t you want to change that this time?

I felt firsthand how much you can regret coming second place after losing to aLive at IPL 4. This time, I will work my hardest to win.

Hero was looking quite strong too. Were you expecting to win 3:0?

I thought I would win 3:0 if I took Set 1. If I had lost Set 1, it would’ve been a much more difficult match.

What is the secret to your strong PvP? You haven’t lost a single series of PvP

I actually wanted to maintain that 100% win rate. I couldn’t ignore it once people kept mentioning it to me. I receive help in PvP from Ace, Naniwa, Sase, Tiger, etc. They have helped me so much. We’ve discussed PvP quite a lot.

Your opponent in the finals is MVP. A match against Parting didn’t come to fruition.

I really wanted Parting to advance but facing a player from another team is easier. Since it’s MVP, I think I’ll feel more at ease than I would with a teamkill.

MVP took down Parting, the Terran Killer. What were your thoughts?

It reminded me that MVP is a three time champion and that he’s on another level. His planning for a long series was exceptional. However, I have a lot of experience as well and I can plan out a series quite well too. There is plenty of chance for me to win.

To take on MVP who has such a wealth of experience, you must have to prepare yourself outside of the game as well.

If I were alone in having to prepare, I would have been worried because of my inexperience. However, I have faith in my team’s Protosses. If we all come together to practise, I can win.

Startale has Bomber. He should be a great help in preparing for the finals.

In fact, the player I’ve talked to the most. We share the same room and we talk about the game a lot. I expect a lot of help from him with the finals as well.

Shouldn’t you change your ID to Blastoise once you win?

If I win, I’m thinking about changing it to Blastoise. Since I haven’t won the championship yet, it’s Wartortle.

Your parents must have high expectations about the finals

My parents always advise me to stay calm before a match. I’ve kept them waiting for too long since Starcraft 1. Now that I have made the finals, I can relax about that a little. I really want to take the championship as my parents watch on.

You’ve mentioned that you want to make a Mothership in the finals

Fans are still talking about that match, it seems. I want an even greater match than that. I will provide a PvT worthy of the finals. Honestly, I don’t think I’ll have enough room for a mothership in a finals against MVP but I hope people think of it as me showing my confidence.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my sponsors: Zowie Gear, Red Bull and BenQ. I got a lot of help from Naniwa in preparing for my match against Taeja and now he’s angry at me because I forgot to mention him in the winner’s interview. I want to take this opportunity to thank him. Also Sase who helped a lot with today’s match. Tiger played around 200 games with me to help me practise. Ace helped me until early morning as well so I am very grateful.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1189104
Translator
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
May 10 2012 11:29 GMT
#2
ALL HAIL MVP, THE KING OF GSL
Translator
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
May 10 2012 11:29 GMT
#3
thanks a lot
mewbert
Profile Joined April 2011
United States291 Posts
May 10 2012 11:30 GMT
#4
defying all odds
SeaSwift
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Scotland4486 Posts
May 10 2012 11:31 GMT
#5
Well, it looks like once against MC is going to practice with one of the finalists against the Protoss.

DRG won last time.
Will MVP win this time?
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37023 Posts
May 10 2012 11:32 GMT
#6
He has a gf? LIKE A BAWS MVP!!!!!!
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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vanhio
Profile Joined November 2010
Niue1017 Posts
May 10 2012 11:33 GMT
#7
On May 10 2012 20:30 mewbert wrote:
defying all odds


All odds ? Pity fools

jubil
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2602 Posts
May 10 2012 11:34 GMT
#8
I know it's said in nearly every thread but
storywriter, you are AWESOME for doing these, and so quickly too <3
Marineking-Polt-Maru-Fantasy-Solar-Xenocider-Suppy fighting!
Chaggi
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)1936 Posts
May 10 2012 11:34 GMT
#9
The King returns for his throne!!
windsupernova
Profile Joined October 2010
Mexico5280 Posts
May 10 2012 11:34 GMT
#10
Winners gonna win- MVP
"Its easy, just trust your CPU".-Boxer on being good at games
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
May 10 2012 11:35 GMT
#11
On May 10 2012 20:34 jubil wrote:
I know it's said in nearly every thread but
storywriter, you are AWESOME for doing these, and so quickly too <3

thanks, hehe, I'm so happy that MVP won.
Translator
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
May 10 2012 11:35 GMT
#12
Either we get a 4 time champion or a royal-roader victory and the first protoss gsl win in over a year, It's going to be a great finals!
Juliette
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States6003 Posts
May 10 2012 11:35 GMT
#13
thanks storywriter


Mvp fighting!
OKAY FROM THAT PERSPECTIVE I SEE WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT
Jetaap
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France4814 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-10 11:36:25
May 10 2012 11:36 GMT
#14
"If I’m honest with you, your performance this season was a little disappointing at times and looked quite unstable. How did you make the finals despite all that? "
There’s something I always feel. Winners will win. I think I’m a winner

That's all you need to know
Thx for the translation as usual .
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
May 10 2012 11:36 GMT
#15
well done mvp. Interesting point about SC1 and SC2 in parallel.
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
NightOfTheDead
Profile Joined August 2009
Lithuania1711 Posts
May 10 2012 11:36 GMT
#16
Oz you dirty little man, helping out MVP against Parting, lolz.
imMUTAble787
Profile Joined November 2011
United States680 Posts
May 10 2012 11:37 GMT
#17
As Kespa enters the Starcraft 2 scene, fans are already hyping up the match between you and Flash.

It will be fun to play against him. However, I’ve seen recent articles about Starcraft 1-Starcraft 2 running in parallel. Frankly, the two games running in parallel is too hard on progamers. I’ve played Starcraft 1 from time to time as a Starcraft 2 gamer and it feels way too different. I regret the fact that Starcraft 1 gamers have to play two games at once. I think the people who decided this were too selfish. They didn’t consider the players at all.



I never really considered that perspective. I think MVP makes a great point.
*eternalenvy fanboy*
ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
May 10 2012 11:39 GMT
#18
I liked his comment about the players playing in parallel. That sounds lame =/
Jaedong :3
InoyouS2
Profile Joined December 2011
1005 Posts
May 10 2012 11:39 GMT
#19
storywriter's translations are SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good.
IMMvp|fOrGG|IMNesTea|oGsMC|Liquid`Hero|DongRaeGu|Slayers_MMA|Liquid`TLO|MarineKingPrime|IMSeed
WarFest
Profile Joined April 2011
Singapore33 Posts
May 10 2012 11:40 GMT
#20
Haha!! All hail MVP, the king, period :D
<3 HuK Forever!!!
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