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[Interview] 2012 GSL S3 CodeS RO8 D1

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-11 13:58:15
July 11 2012 13:28 GMT
#1
LG-IMSeed

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You advance to ro4 for the first time. How do you feel?

First of all, I feel good. Symbol belittled me in his last interview and on GNN. He said he was going to win for sure and since I did a complete reverse sweep, I guess he needs to eat his words.

In Set 1, you started out in a bad spot but had a chance to come back. In the end, you still lost.

I didn’t practise for Whirlwind. For cross positions, I decided to rely purely on macro and game sense and had strategies only for close positions. Then, I saw it was cross positions and started slightly behind. Later on, it got better for me but I think I played with a negative mindset after falling behind.

You lost Set 2 as well.

I had a strategy lined up for Antiga Shipyard. I was supposed to block the ramp with sentries and wipe out the Zerg’s main but failed and fell behind significantly. Afterwards, I had a timing but lost due to bad control.

How did you feel when you were behind 0:2?

I was at 0:2 but I felt like I wouldn’t lose from Set 3 onward. I figured out how to win whilst watching the VODs. I had plans for the rest of the series and I think the good preparation paid off.

Did you plan the photon cannon rush in Set 5 or was it improvised?

It was planned. I took Symbol’s second overlord scouting path and his choice of builds into account when I chose that strategy. I was 100% certain it would work.

Many people expected Symbol to win. How did that make you feel?

No one expected me to win so I want to thank you (T/N: the reporter) for predicting my victory. I think you have an eye for these kinds of things (laugh).
Seriously though, many people expected me to lose helplessly. However, I’m confident I won’t lose to a Zerg as long as the map is balanced. I don’t know what basis they had for predicting a one sided loss for me but they’ll be regretting it now.

Your PvZ win rate is second out of all Protosses. Why are you so confident?

My team’s Zergs are so strong. There is no Zerg that can match ours in a long macro game. I won less than half of my games when I was practising. That’s why I’m confident against other players.

Who do you want to face in ro4?

Nestea of course. Not that I want to face another Zerg but if Nestea makes it, one member of our team is guaranteed a place in the finals. I hope it’s Nestea for our team’s sake. It’s our team’s best scenario. I’ll have no regrets even if I lose to Nestea. However, I will do my very best.
Then again, if Byun makes it, I’ll win.

This was your first best of 5 series so how was it?

I was a little unsure since it was my first after all. I spent the first week of practice on the ladder. Then one day, I received a ton of builds during mealtime. I compiled those builds and prepared thoroughly for today’s victory.

Have you reached your goal for this season?

I never have a goal. My principle is to focus on the game at hand. I will continue to play with this mindset. I think that if I try my best for every game, I can make my dreams come true.

Anything to add?

I want to thank True, Horror and Losira for practising with me. I’m going to treat my teammates to something nice. Wait for me, guys.
The coach and his wife have a lot of work to do so I want to say thank you. I’m also very grateful to my parents and my older brother. Lastly, I want to thank the sponsors LG electronics, SteelSeries, Googims, Nvidia and Coca cola.


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You have succeeded in advancing to ro4. How do you feel?

I’m very moved because it’s my first ro4 in a long time. I think I haven’t gotten this far since the Blizzard Cup. There’s even a chance to face DRG again. I’m ecstatic.

It was a full set with both wins and losses. Did you expect this?

If I had taken Cloud Kingdom in Set 2, it would have been 3:0 so that’s regrettable. I was sure that my 4 gate would work in Set 4 as well. I believed he wouldn’t see it coming because I had just done it in the last set but he was well prepared. However, I was confident about winning on Ohana.

Set 2 was heavily in your favour but you lost. How did that happen?

I would have won if I just stayed in my base. But then, doing nothing is boring for both myself and the viewers. On the other hand, Taejea was excellent in his defence. I thought I would win with my attack but Taeja held out and it snowballed into falling behind in economy and eventually my loss.

Was Set 4 improvised?

Originally, I was going to use that build in just either Set 3 or Set 4. Still, A win rate of 50% for a build is pretty good. Like I said before, I was banking on the fact that my opponent would not see it coming once I revealed the build in a previous game.

Your participation in Homestory Cup could have made things more difficult for you.

Once the bracket was decided, I had two days to practise before attending Homestory Cup. I was in good condition and the games went well. My original plan was to go 3:0 so the defeat in Set 2 is regrettable but after that, it all went very well.

With MVP out of the tournament, this becomes your chance to start catching up in the number of championships.

It certainly is. In my opinion, I think ro4 will be 2 Zergs and 2 Protosses so I should have an easy time. My best match up is PvZ and with a little bit of work on my weaker aspects, I think I can take the championship.

You mean you expect DRG to advance to ro4?

Naniwa’s pretty good but he’s not at DRG’s level yet. Also, rather than the boring mirror match up, I’d rather have a chance at revenge.

If Naniwa does make it to ro4?

Then I’ll smash him 3:0. Every time he sees me, he says that I’m an easy player to beat. All this because of that one time he beat me with a 1 base all-in. My prize money so far is 5 times what Naniwa’s is so that means it will take 5 Naniwas to take me down. I shall teach him a lesson if we meet.

If you make it to the finals, who do you expect to meet?

I have 3 people in mind but can’t choose one. However, Nestea, with his wealth of experience, should be the most likely.

It has been 1 year 4 months or 8 seasons since you last got into ro4 of Code S.

I was in a slump midyear last year. This year, I don’t think I was desperate enough. Then, my girlfriend and my mother told me they wanted to see me in the finals. That was the turning point.
Also, with my move to SK gaming, I want to be the first player on a foreign team to become a GSL champion.

You must want your third championship.

Rather, I put more focus on my revival when I practise.

Anything to add?

Today, my girlfriend and the Webtoon author came to cheer me on. Thank you so much. Also, I want to thank MMA, Supernova and ASD for practising with me. I leave Korea for NASL tomorrow and I’ll make sure to do well there.
I want to thank my team’s sponsors Kingston, SteelSeries, Toshiba and also my manager Reis. Lastly, I want to thank Gom TV for holding such a great tournament.
Lastly, there is a lot of talk about the cross match between KeSPA and GSL. If I get the chance to participate, I’ll reveal my identity right from the beginning so please watch out for me. Ace underperformed a little in his games (T/N: Ace had already revealed this on twitter because he didn't want people guessing it was Squirtle or Parting) but I’ll show you how we GSL players fry the KeSPA players (laugh).


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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-11 13:30:51
July 11 2012 13:29 GMT
#2
WOOO THANKS SW
SEEEEEEEEEEEDDDDDD!!!!!!!!

Did you plan the photon cannon rush in Set 5 or was it improvised?

It was planned. I took Symbol’s second overlord scouting path and his choice of builds into account when I chose that strategy. I was 100% certain it would work.


wow so good
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
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Stormiii
Profile Joined May 2012
Finland239 Posts
July 11 2012 13:29 GMT
#3
SEEEEEEEEED
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
July 11 2012 13:30 GMT
#4
seed is so charismatic. his voice is pretty damn sexy.
Translator
Amornthep
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Singapore2605 Posts
July 11 2012 13:30 GMT
#5
Thank you for the interviews. Seed fighting!
RiZu
Profile Joined February 2012
Singapore5715 Posts
July 11 2012 13:30 GMT
#6
SEED TIME TO WIN GSL!
Testuser
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
6469 Posts
July 11 2012 13:32 GMT
#7
Wow. Really cool interview, Seed sounds really smart.
https://soundcloud.com/papercranesdk
TheBamf
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark366 Posts
July 11 2012 13:32 GMT
#8
I was so happy about todays result! Thanks so much for releasing the interviews so quickly Storwriter! <3
IM.Nestea | IM.MvP | MvP.DongRaeGu. | Genius | ST.Parting I SlayerS.MMA
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
July 11 2012 13:32 GMT
#9
huhuhu. Eat your words symbol. THat was kinda harsh :D
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
July 11 2012 13:34 GMT
#10
Wow, you are always fast storywriter, thanks!
Didn't expect to, but was very happy for Seed to win!
Get off my lawn, young punks
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
July 11 2012 13:34 GMT
#11
Seed is doing so well, I think it's fair to say he's the dark horse of this GSL. I can see him take either ByuN or NesTea in the semifinals, hoping for ByuN though since we haven't seen so much of Seed's PvT.
Flying, sOs, free, Light, Soulkey & ZerO
priestnoob
Profile Joined August 2011
243 Posts
July 11 2012 13:35 GMT
#12
Wow. Seed saying it would be best (for IM) if he loses to Nestea in the semifinals. So much humility ♥
snively
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States1159 Posts
July 11 2012 13:37 GMT
#13
wadda boss ^_^
My religion is Starcraft
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-11 13:38:49
July 11 2012 13:38 GMT
#14
gogo Seed ^o^ happy to have been wrong on the bet today.

Symbol deserved the manner nexus each game, he kind of drew first blood :p. Even danced the overseer when he was up 2-0.
NesTea | Mvp | MC | Leenock | Losira | Gumiho | DRG | Taeja | Jinro | Stephano | Thorzain | Sen | Idra |Polt | Bomber | Symbol | Squirtle | Fantasy | Jaedong | Maru | sOs | Seed | ByuN | ByuL | Neeb| Scarlett | Rogue | IM forever
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37022 Posts
July 11 2012 13:39 GMT
#15
DAT SEED!

<3 sw
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Clefairy
Profile Joined September 2011
1570 Posts
July 11 2012 13:40 GMT
#16
Honey Bee Toss fighting! I knew Seed would make it

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FataLe
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand4496 Posts
July 11 2012 13:40 GMT
#17
This guy.

Charismatic fellow isn't he.
hi. big fan.
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
July 11 2012 13:44 GMT
#18
Seed hwaiting!
scoww
Profile Joined June 2012
595 Posts
July 11 2012 13:45 GMT
#19
always a pleasure reading your translations. keep it up.
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
July 11 2012 13:51 GMT
#20
mc's interview up and it was pretty fun to translate
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