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[Interview] 2012 GSL S3 CodeS RO16 Group D

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-05 16:17:29
July 05 2012 13:22 GMT
#1
MVPDongRaeGu

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Your thoughts on advancing to ro8 in first place?

I wasn’t able to practise a lot because of some personal matters. So I wasn’t expecting to advance in first place which makes me even happier that I did. Looking at the rest of the bracket, it seems like I can get to the finals with no problem.

You are doing rather well lately.

I lose often in practice at the moment but I feel like I’m invincible on the stage. That’s why I think it’s time for another championship. If I stay the way I am, this season is mine.

The finals is in your hometown so doesn’t that motivate you even more?

When I heard, I told myself that I had to get to the finals no matter what. Ro16 was the hardest step and since I’m advancing in first place, I should be able to get to the finals no matter what. The only thing I need to think about now is the finals in my hometown.

It wasn’t on easy group so how did you prepare for it?

I was very confident in ZvT. So even I knew that I could advance through the final match even if I lost to Nestea in the winner’s match.

You had a very long game against Ryung.

I had a very sloppy first battle so got backed into a corner. I wasn’t able to spend my resources after some tight battles so my composition was ruined. Ryung is a great player so I prepared specifically for him but he surprised me by blocking all my moves.

You faced Nestea in the winner’s match.

I feel like I play faster lately. So I thought I’d have the upper hand if it got to the late game and strategized around that concept.

You will face Naniwa in ro8

I can do whatever I want and still win. That’s all I have to say.

GSTL and GSL are being held in Busan.

This is my one chance to be in both the individual and team leagues in my hometown Busan. I think this might be a first and last chance for me as a progamer. I want to win both leagues in style in my hometown.

Anything to add?

I want to thank our sponsor Razer, our partner MYM and people who helped with practice Dream and Sniper. I had a headache at the studio but got better because my coach took great care of me. I want to thank the coach, his family, my girlfriend, my parents, family and last but not least, the fans who cheer for me.


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Your thoughts on advancing after some close games?

I’m glad because I haven’t been in ro8 in a while. I’m glad to have secured a Code S spot for next season.

Did you intend to rely on TvZ only for your advancement?

Yes, I did. That’s why I didn’t practise any ZvZ but DRG seemed to have the same idea. I think it was still a good decision.

Did you expect to face DRG in the winner’s match?

Somewhat. Even if it were a Terran, I was confident that I would advance to ro8.

You seemed to lose more concentration the longer a game went.

Indeed, I did. Maybe it’s because I’m getting older but I had a hard time physically in longer games. However, I tried my best thinking that a loss was not acceptable. I think I’ll start exercising from tomorrow to prepare for such lengthy games.

You had some disappointing play such as having idle drones in Set 2 of the final match.

I didn’t find out until the match was over. I was playing without any idea of what I was doing.

You did an all-in for the last set of the final match.

I was actually planning to use it for the first map but saved it because I felt I could win with macro on that map. Later, I intentionally chose Daybreak with its long rush distance to use that strategy.

You now have a best of 5 series in store.

I’ve been looking forward to this. A best of 5 series is much easier to prepare for than the dual tournament.

You face Byun in ro8

Byun is one Terran I really wanted to avoid. He is exceptionally good. However since it’s decided, I hope we have a fun and amazing match.

Are you confident about getting to the finals?

I give myself about 10%. I really want to but can’t guarantee it. There are too many great players so I’ll just focus on the match at hand.

OSL is starting soon.

I’ve gotten to the dual tournament stage in Starcraft 1. At the time, I went 0:2 so I want to do well in Starcraft 2. GSL is my top priority but I still want to prepare and perform well.

What are your plans for the future?

I’m planning to skip foreign tournaments for a while. I will focus on Korean tournaments or a month or two. Attending some foreign tournaments early this year took its toll on me.

How do you think you will do in the WCG 2012 qualifiers?

Again I can’t be sure because there are too many great players. I think I’ll just have to do my best.

Anything to add?

I want to thank Happy for practising with me and also IMHirai. Today’s my lovely girlfriend’s birthday so I’m sorry that I wasn’t able to spend the day with her and I wish to dedicate my victory to her. I want to thank her for being so understanding and I want to say that I love her very much. Lastly, I want to thank our sponsors: LG Electronics, Googims, Nvidia, Cocacola and SteelSeries.


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Barburas
Profile Joined September 2011
United Kingdom247 Posts
July 05 2012 13:24 GMT
#2
Thanks! And wow DRG brimming with confidence with that Naniwa question.
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
July 05 2012 13:24 GMT
#3
My goodness, it is definitely going to be hard to stop DRG from taking this tournament. He may soon surpass Nestea as the most accomplished Zerg player in history.
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Schmoooopy
Profile Joined July 2011
United States448 Posts
July 05 2012 13:26 GMT
#4
On July 05 2012 22:22 storywriter wrote:
DRG: I feel like I play faster lately.

Lol what. I didn't get a chance to see group play but this is insane. He already plays incredibly quickly.

Rooting for DRG this season so that he can play in his hometown.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
July 05 2012 13:26 GMT
#5
drg so good! storywriter so good!
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
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Skytt
Profile Joined June 2011
Scotland333 Posts
July 05 2012 13:33 GMT
#6
On July 05 2012 22:24 Barburas wrote:
Thanks! And wow DRG brimming with confidence with that Naniwa question.


He has every right to be, his strongest matchup against Naniwa's weakest MU, it'll be very tough for Nani to get the win
Deleted User 245622
Profile Joined January 2012
184 Posts
July 05 2012 13:33 GMT
#7


You will face Naniwa in ro8

I can do whatever I want and still win. That’s all I have to say.



Lol. Best ZvP vs Naniwa's weakest match up :D
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37032 Posts
July 05 2012 13:37 GMT
#8
DRG so cocky
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Nekovivie
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom2599 Posts
July 05 2012 13:40 GMT
#9
You will face Naniwa in ro8

I can do whatever I want and still win. That’s all I have to say.


He doesn't think much of Naniwa. Perhaps its good for Nani though, if DRG underestimates him then he might not prepare as much.
If you are not supporting K-Pop you are hurting E-Sports.
NeMeSiS3
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Canada2972 Posts
July 05 2012 13:41 GMT
#10
Who came second?
FoTG fighting!
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
July 05 2012 13:43 GMT
#11
On July 05 2012 22:41 NeMeSiS3 wrote:
Who came second?

me
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Darneck
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden1394 Posts
July 05 2012 13:44 GMT
#12
If DRG beats Naniwa then Naniwa is probably gonna have been eliminated from Ro8 by the 2 players that goes on to win those seasons
Shield
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Bulgaria4824 Posts
July 05 2012 13:44 GMT
#13
'You will face Naniwa in ro8

I can do whatever I want and still win. That’s all I have to say. '

Hahahha. Naniwa will be mad when he reads this.
Naniwa
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Sweden477 Posts
July 05 2012 13:52 GMT
#14
its ok, i know im the underdog we will see how it goes.
Progamer
Matisyahu
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden42 Posts
July 05 2012 13:53 GMT
#15
lol i hope nani takes him down after that statement from drg.
NeMeSiS3
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Canada2972 Posts
July 05 2012 13:55 GMT
#16
On July 05 2012 22:52 Naniwa wrote:
its ok, i know im the underdog we will see how it goes.

I have faith, confidence is a persona greatest strength until it transforms into arrogance, win it for us! We're rooting for you.
FoTG fighting!
TheBamf
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark366 Posts
July 05 2012 13:55 GMT
#17
"GSTL and GSL are being held in Busan.

This is my one chance to be in both the individual and team leagues in my hometown Busan. I think this might be a first and last chance for me as a progamer. I want to win both leagues in style in my hometown. "

What, is he considering retiring or am I missing something? Seems like a weird comment given his sucess, so I am trying to pinpoint other factors.
IM.Nestea | IM.MvP | MvP.DongRaeGu. | Genius | ST.Parting I SlayerS.MMA
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
July 05 2012 13:56 GMT
#18
On July 05 2012 22:52 Naniwa wrote:
its ok, i know im the underdog we will see how it goes.

glhf!~
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vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
July 05 2012 13:58 GMT
#19
On July 05 2012 22:55 TheBamf wrote:
"GSTL and GSL are being held in Busan.

This is my one chance to be in both the individual and team leagues in my hometown Busan. I think this might be a first and last chance for me as a progamer. I want to win both leagues in style in my hometown. "

What, is he considering retiring or am I missing something? Seems like a weird comment given his sucess, so I am trying to pinpoint other factors.


Well, it is probably because it is rare to have both tournaments both be held at Busan at the same time
TomoeMami
Profile Joined April 2012
Japan48 Posts
July 05 2012 14:01 GMT
#20
On July 05 2012 22:52 Naniwa wrote:
its ok, i know im the underdog we will see how it goes.


Gogo Nani you can make that
I'll not cry anymore
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