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Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-07 16:21:40
August 07 2012 16:18 GMT
#1
Since I'm a (T)Flash fanboy I will take my time before leaving for europe to translate this.

(T)Flash: 14th consecutive season in the OSL, I'm learning from (T)MarineKing

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Q: You made it into the OSL (the Ro16 is the official OSL, the ODT is a "seperate tournament" serving as the qualifier if SC2 fans are not familiar with the terminology)

A: Actually alot of people didn't see me as a favorite like I was in BW - I could advance just by saying I want to advance then -, so this time making it into the OSL I'm very happy. Starting from the Ro16 I will meet GSL players so I'm very much ancitipating it.

Q: You created a record of making it into the OSL 14 seasons straight
A: It's been this many? (laugh) For 4, 5 years I've always been on the OSL stage, from the beginning playing preliminaries I've never missed the official league.
For the OSL, I'm never letting my guard down, always preparing very diligently. I'm very proud I've never missed a season, perhaps it's because I never faltered, so I'm very satisfied regarding this.

Q: Which of the 14 seasons was the hardest?
A: This OSL is a great mountain in front of me. It's the first SC2 (OSL) after all, so I'm also feeling very anxious / tense.

Q: After seeing the groups how did you feel?
A: I think it was a very good selection, I found a chance to get my revenge against (T)Last, I lost to him twice in the SPL, the public opinion of me declined rapidly (because of it).
I was very dissatisfied, meeting him under a fair condition I had / performed a definite win mentality, (I'm) very happy. I just need to make it past the (first) 10 minutes then there aren't any problems (laugh).

Q: When you accepted a TV interview you said your ability is improving.
A: At first I said that catching up to GSL players will take 1-2 years, but now I think it will be a bit faster, I feel that I already don't have too great a gap with players from other leagues.
Aside from Code S players, I'm already catching up to alot of people. Watching the GSL now feels like watching an old era (unfamiliar). Now I'm already trying my best to catch up, but I want to catch up to them a bit faster.
I will watch the VODS of the players ahead of me, this should help with improving my ability. Kespa's top players have basically caught up to GSL players. But a player like me will need to practice another 1000 matches (laugh).Because it's dual format right now (BW + SC2), BW practice will also take a bit of time.

Q: You always had OSL champion as a goal
A: Now my mentality has been adjusted to a rookie. This mentality is necessary, it's not strange at all. I have my own road to walk.

Q: Getting familiar with something new must be interest?
A: Understinding it bit by bit (translator: I'm sorry), my ability is also improving slowly. I'm thought about the amount of work ethic / motivation I had as a trainee. Recently I feel that I'm play a fortunate / happy game. It's very interesting.

Q: You really have a professional natural talent
A: From the start I felt that professional gamer was suitable for me. Now if I want to switch professions I've already walked alot of crooked roads / turns, so it would be very unfamiliar / difficult to adjust.

Q: (T)BaBy called you out in a previous interview.
A: GSL players all think I'm really strong, I don't even know who to pick. But I don't have the ability so there isn't alot to show, yet alot of people still want to play with me. Everyone evaluating me so highly I really want to say thanks.
(T)BaBy is (also) because he's so good that he would openly call me out (laugh).

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Q: Who do you want to meet this season?
A: Actually recently the most VODS I've watched are (T)MarineKing's. It's later that I learned he's a younger-hyung / school mate from my school. Even though we aren't too close in private, but I'm still very happy.

Q: Anything else?
A: I made the fans worry, maybe because I talked but didn't give enough real action. I'm doing alot of preparation to find the (T)Flash of BW again. Even I don't know when it would be possible, but I will try.
"If you're not living in the US or are a US Citizen, please do not tell us how to vote or how you want our country to be governed." - Serpest, American Hero
Kazeyonoma
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2912 Posts
August 07 2012 16:24 GMT
#2
Flash learning from MKP vods, be ready to see some sick ass marine splits!
I now have autographs of both BoxeR and NaDa. I can die happy. Lim Yo Hwan and Lee Yun Yeol FIGHTING forever!
IshinShishi
Profile Joined April 2012
Japan6156 Posts
August 07 2012 16:24 GMT
#3
I saw a bit of marineking's playstyle in Flash today, a little bit less scouting, no drops, but not much more than that.
So... what that make you? Good? You're not good. You just know how to hide, how to lie
Surili
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom1141 Posts
August 07 2012 16:26 GMT
#4
Wow, so humble but without being bland, love it
The world is ending what should we do about it?
amazingxkcd
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
GRAND OLD AMERICA16375 Posts
August 07 2012 16:26 GMT
#5
thanks for interview
The world is burning and you rather be on this terrible website discussing video games and your shallow feelings
Daray
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
6006 Posts
August 07 2012 16:28 GMT
#6
I just need to make it past the (first) 10 minutes then there aren't any problems (laugh).


Flash agreeing with the general consensus that the Kespa players are bad early game ^^
Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-07 16:29:47
August 07 2012 16:29 GMT
#7
Also being in the OSL 14 seasons straight is akin to being in Code S for 14 seasons straight, if not harder, the previous record was (T)BoxeR at 13 season (?) I believe?
"If you're not living in the US or are a US Citizen, please do not tell us how to vote or how you want our country to be governed." - Serpest, American Hero
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
August 07 2012 16:36 GMT
#8
I think it's time for a steamy Flash+MKP fanfic, yes?

Interesting to hear about Flash's thoughts on his skill level and the skill levels of the other KeSPA players when compared to the GSL players. I hope he makes another semifinals appearance so that his OSL streak doesn't end yet.
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Ammoth
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden391 Posts
August 07 2012 16:39 GMT
#9
Anywhere we can see the vods from today?
Caihead
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada8550 Posts
August 07 2012 16:42 GMT
#10
On August 08 2012 01:36 eviltomahawk wrote:
I think it's time for a steamy Flash+MKP fanfic, yes?

Interesting to hear about Flash's thoughts on his skill level and the skill levels of the other KeSPA players when compared to the GSL players. I hope he makes another semifinals appearance so that his OSL streak doesn't end yet.


They might meet in the tournament, oh god fanboys. (me being one of them)
"If you're not living in the US or are a US Citizen, please do not tell us how to vote or how you want our country to be governed." - Serpest, American Hero
whirlpool
Profile Joined June 2011
2788 Posts
August 07 2012 16:43 GMT
#11
i still believe in God , amen
S_SienZ
Profile Joined September 2011
1878 Posts
August 07 2012 16:47 GMT
#12
Now Flash will NEVER beat Mvp
iky43210
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
United States2099 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-07 16:50:12
August 07 2012 16:49 GMT
#13
Kespa's top players have basically caught up to GSL players


code A, maybe. I've watched enough recent PL to know.
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-07 16:54:22
August 07 2012 16:53 GMT
#14
On August 08 2012 01:42 Caihead wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 08 2012 01:36 eviltomahawk wrote:
I think it's time for a steamy Flash+MKP fanfic, yes?

Interesting to hear about Flash's thoughts on his skill level and the skill levels of the other KeSPA players when compared to the GSL players. I hope he makes another semifinals appearance so that his OSL streak doesn't end yet.


They might meet in the tournament, oh god fanboys. (me being one of them)

"Oh Flash hyung, let us 15cc togetherrrrrr."

"Yes MKP hyung. And maek many marine mmmmm. Tap that "a" key like you tap meeeee"

I'm not a creative man, nor do I have the best imagination.
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zerious
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3803 Posts
August 07 2012 16:59 GMT
#15
14 straight OSL appearances, pretty amazing. Seems like Flash has been around forever.
mierin
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4943 Posts
August 07 2012 17:04 GMT
#16
On August 08 2012 01:53 eviltomahawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 08 2012 01:42 Caihead wrote:
On August 08 2012 01:36 eviltomahawk wrote:
I think it's time for a steamy Flash+MKP fanfic, yes?

Interesting to hear about Flash's thoughts on his skill level and the skill levels of the other KeSPA players when compared to the GSL players. I hope he makes another semifinals appearance so that his OSL streak doesn't end yet.


They might meet in the tournament, oh god fanboys. (me being one of them)

"Oh Flash hyung, let us 15cc togetherrrrrr."

"Yes MKP hyung. And maek many marine mmmmm. Tap that "a" key like you tap meeeee"

I'm not a creative man, nor do I have the best imagination.


Wait what?? haha
JD, Stork, Calm, Hyuk Fighting!
SpiZe
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada3640 Posts
August 07 2012 17:06 GMT
#17
Thanks much appreciated

I really like Flash's attitude in approching Starcraft 2, very inspiring.
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
August 07 2012 17:13 GMT
#18
On August 08 2012 01:29 Caihead wrote:
Also being in the OSL 14 seasons straight is akin to being in Code S for 14 seasons straight, if not harder, the previous record was (T)BoxeR at 13 season (?) I believe?

Code S has 32 players... so that's more like the dual tournament. OSL = Code S ro16.
Semipro Terran player | Pokebunny#1710 | twitter.com/Pokebunny | twitch.tv/Pokebunny | facebook.com/PokebunnySC
Jojo131
Profile Joined January 2011
Brazil1631 Posts
August 07 2012 17:21 GMT
#19
On August 08 2012 01:53 eviltomahawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 08 2012 01:42 Caihead wrote:
On August 08 2012 01:36 eviltomahawk wrote:
I think it's time for a steamy Flash+MKP fanfic, yes?

Interesting to hear about Flash's thoughts on his skill level and the skill levels of the other KeSPA players when compared to the GSL players. I hope he makes another semifinals appearance so that his OSL streak doesn't end yet.


They might meet in the tournament, oh god fanboys. (me being one of them)

"Oh Flash hyung, let us 15cc togetherrrrrr."

"Yes MKP hyung. And maek many marine mmmmm. Tap that "a" key like you tap meeeee"

I'm not a creative man, nor do I have the best imagination.

My imagination is betraying me atm from reading that D;
Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
August 07 2012 17:27 GMT
#20
Wasn't it stats that went to school with flash? So one school produced stats, marineking and flash I wonder what that's school perception of starcraft.
Glorious SEA doto
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