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[Interview] Stephano in Korea

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37018 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 23:41:48
August 13 2012 18:04 GMT
#1
(Z)Millenium_Stephano

Source: This Is Game

Millenium 'Illyes Satouri' Stephano, who currently is the most popular player of all foreign players, has found his way to Korea. Last year, in 2011, Stephano came to Korea to attend the Blizzard Cup. This time however, Stephano is here purely for intensive training. For the past seven days, Stephano has been staying with TSL, whom Millenium have a partnership with. Stephano will be staying in Korea until August 19th, then after going back home to France, he will head over to America for the upcoming MLG.

This Is Game met with Stephano and told him about his major Korean fan base which he had no idea even existed. As soon as Stephano heard that he had a lot of fans in Korea, he was pleasantly surprised and responded with "I am going to show performances from here on out that is going to make my fans proud of the fact they they are my fans." Also, as of right now, it will be difficult for Stephano to attempt the GSL Code S but Stephano stated that he thinks he will be available for the GSL that is opening up in November.

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It is very nice to meet you like this. This is your second time in Korea. How do you feel about it?

The last time I came here I did not know much about Korea. I didn't really understand the Korean SC2 scene. I stayed with team oGs last time but it was very unpleasant for me and there was no one in that team that spoke decent English so I was very lonely. Right now, the TSL team house has players who speak decent English and the coach so it's a lot better than last time.

You are practicing with the TSL teammates. What is the atmosphere like?

The people there are really great people and really great practice partners. I really like the Korean food. I am a fan of Korean food now.

How are you getting along with the TSL teammates? Have you befriended anyone?

TSL has really great people like Polt and Symbol. Within the Protosses, inori is really powerful. As practice partners they are fantastic. Compared to other Korean players I think the TSL people are really nice.

You have encountered Polt several times and you have even lost to him. You must be good friends with him.

You could say that. I enjoy playing against him and it is fun for me. He is a player I admire. As far as I can remember I have won three times against him and he has won four.

Your last televised match in Korea was the Blizzard Cup. How was your performance back then?

During the Blizzard Cup I faced DongRaeGu, HerO, MC, and Mvp. I beat DRG and HerO. It was such a difficult group for me that I was content with my 2-2 score.

You have a lot of fans in Korea. Were you aware of this?

Are there? I really didn't know. I've only participated in American and European tournaments so I didn't know about any fans in Korea. Thank you very much for letting me know.

A lot of KeSPA players who have just recently switched to SC2 have stated that they analyze your play a lot.

I haven't seen their BW performances but I have heard that all these players are incredibly famous. I didn't really know about them but I did hear that JaeDong was extremely famous. I am so grateful that a player like that likes me.

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It's been said that you practice with a different regime than Korean players do. But even so, you have still managed to stay on par with the Korean players. What is your secret?

It's because I try not to think of them as Korean players. Whether they are Korean, European, or American players, the secret is to just do my own plays.

How much do you practice?

Currently, during my stay at the TSL house, I've been practicing 8 - 9 hours a day. But as of late because I participate in so many tournaments I didn't really have a lot of time to practice. When I'm in France, I practice about 3 - 4 hours a day and I stream a lot.

Within the foreign players out there, you have the best results. Is it okay to ask how much you've made?

I've made about 120,000 dollars right now. And that's just my winnings.

How famous is SC2 in France? How famous are you in France?

France is not home to the best SC2 players. There aren't many opportunities for people to watch great games. Aside from the Iron Squid there aren't many tournaments. For the fans, they enjoy watching SC2 more than playing it. As for my fame? (laughs). I'm quite famous.

You are deemed worthy of a GSL Code S seed. Don't you want the seed as well?

I had the opportunity to participate in the upcoming Code S but I turned it down. There are so many tournaments to attend in this world and if I attempted the GSL it would consume too much of my time that I wouldn't be able to attend all those other tournaments. In my current situation, it's difficult for me to even stay a month in Korea.

The Korean fans all say that Stephano is a Code S player. How far do you think you would go if you attempted Code S?

I haven't really thought about it. For the GSL, you play about a match a week. I'm not really used to tournaments like that. Focusing on only one opponent is not really my style. So it's hard for me to answer this question.

In your opinion, what is the level of the Korean GSL league?

If it's a league where I have to face multiple players at a time I am confident. If I have to practice to prepare for only one player then I'm not very confident. It's hard to say what their level is. There are just so many players in the GSL.

People say Stephano's 200/200 roach play is considered a very unique style. Do you yourself think so?

Of course I think my play style is unique. I analyze a lot of players' play but I don't really imitate it.

Lately in Korea, there is a notion that Zergs have gotten a lot harder to beat. Do you think so?

Zerg is stronger than Protoss. Against Terrans, it's 50/50. In my opinion, the current balances are not that bad. It's bad for Protoss and good for Zerg. Of course, this is just my opinion (laughs).

What are your future plans?

I'm going to leave Korean on the 19th, head to France, then head over to the upcoming MLG. After attending MLG I'm thinking about going back to Korea around November or December so I can practice again. It's not finalized but if I am in Korea by that time I think I'll be able to attempt Code S.

Anything to say for your Korean fans?

I really had no idea so many Korean people liked me. I am so happy that I found this out through this interview. In order to make them feel proud of the fact that they are my fans I am going to show great performances.
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DonGrisu
Profile Joined April 2012
Austria697 Posts
August 13 2012 18:09 GMT
#2
Really nice to read
Fnatic 4 Ever...!!
m0ck
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
4194 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 18:21:21
August 13 2012 18:19 GMT
#3
Thank you!

*Oh, and someone should point out MC to Stephano. Though he participates in GSL, he manages to partake in as many foreign tournaments as any foreign player and to be more successful than any of them. Do it!
Hazuc
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada471 Posts
August 13 2012 18:23 GMT
#4
Our last hope! : D
Demonhunter04
Profile Joined July 2011
1530 Posts
August 13 2012 18:28 GMT
#5
I wonder how famous he really is in France.
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NeWeNiyaLord
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Norway2474 Posts
August 13 2012 18:28 GMT
#6
Thanks for this!!
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WiljushkA
Profile Joined March 2006
Serbia1416 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 18:32:09
August 13 2012 18:29 GMT
#7
that interview sounded like it was an interview of a random korean player and not stephano lol. all those "i will try to do better" and "i will practice harder", and the overall humble tone of the interview are so unlike stephano and so like the usual korean answers. i guess its just the way they do their interviews
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SC2Tips
Profile Joined July 2011
United States115 Posts
August 13 2012 18:30 GMT
#8
Great read. Thank you for the translation.
“Defeat is not the worst of failures, not to have tried is the true failure.”
SHOOG
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1639 Posts
August 13 2012 18:30 GMT
#9
Awesome interview.
Stephano pleaaaase do Code S!
Anta
Profile Joined April 2012
Germany434 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 18:34:05
August 13 2012 18:30 GMT
#10
oh man...

Stephano

beste

edit: he shouldn't attemp in GSL.. not the right format and it would deny that we could see him more often in other tournaments
"In short: stop bitching, change your tampons and up your game." mad respect to CloudNineLabs.com http://i.imgur.com/g5KGz.jpg ! I love Dreamhack!
shabby
Profile Joined March 2010
Norway6402 Posts
August 13 2012 18:31 GMT
#11
Stephano is the only progamer that says that his race is better off than others. If its true or not doesnt matter, its just refreshing.
Jaedong, Gumibear, Leenock, Byun
Lokerek
Profile Joined December 2011
United States441 Posts
August 13 2012 18:32 GMT
#12
Interesting. While not too long, it will be interesting to see results in the upcoming MLG.
Wonder if his opinion on Inori is honest since a lot of people call him cheesy to say the least
phoenixfeather95
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
665 Posts
August 13 2012 18:34 GMT
#13
Amazing interview
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Anta
Profile Joined April 2012
Germany434 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 18:38:26
August 13 2012 18:36 GMT
#14
On August 14 2012 03:32 Lokerek wrote:
Interesting. While not too long, it will be interesting to see results in the upcoming MLG.
Wonder if his opinion on Inori is honest since a lot of people call him cheesy to say the least


he played him a couple of times on stream... lost barely one game. since he is no match i don't think he has any problem with him.
also i don't think that stephano has a personal problem with anyone who cheeses, at least not because of that
"In short: stop bitching, change your tampons and up your game." mad respect to CloudNineLabs.com http://i.imgur.com/g5KGz.jpg ! I love Dreamhack!
Martyrc
Profile Joined May 2012
217 Posts
August 13 2012 18:38 GMT
#15
Vodka6 best foreigner, and it shows :D
¨First in, last out.¨
Lukeeze[zR]
Profile Joined February 2006
Switzerland6838 Posts
August 13 2012 18:40 GMT
#16
On August 14 2012 03:19 m0ck wrote:
Thank you!

*Oh, and someone should point out MC to Stephano. Though he participates in GSL, he manages to partake in as many foreign tournaments as any foreign player and to be more successful than any of them. Do it!


Well, maybe Millenium can't afford it.
Terran & Potato Salad.
InDaHouse
Profile Joined May 2008
Sweden956 Posts
August 13 2012 18:40 GMT
#17
nice thanks! And the prizemoney so damn nice :D
Stork protoss legend
Nouar
Profile Joined May 2009
France3270 Posts
August 13 2012 18:44 GMT
#18
On August 14 2012 03:28 Demonhunter04 wrote:
I wonder how famous he really is in France.


I don't know. I walk in Paris with my winged horse T-shirt on a weekly basis and nearly no one ever looked like they knew what it was, so SC2 isn't really.... I guess maybe someone should recognize him once in a while, somewhere, by chance.
NoiR
johnny123
Profile Joined February 2012
521 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-13 18:52:54
August 13 2012 18:50 GMT
#19
On August 14 2012 03:44 Nouar wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2012 03:28 Demonhunter04 wrote:
I wonder how famous he really is in France.


I don't know. I walk in Paris with my winged horse T-shirt on a weekly basis and nearly no one ever looked like they knew what it was, so SC2 isn't really.... I guess maybe someone should recognize him once in a while, somewhere, by chance.



obviously not as famous as like tv stars, but i think it was more refering to him within the starcraft 2 scene over there and not in "general" popularity.

If you doubt that france has a huge following for starcraft 2, go check the latest Iron Squid finals. I think it was one of the biggest esport events ever outside of korea.
Favorite players,Stephano/MVP/Nestea/Gumiho/Life/Jaedong/MMA
Nelz
Profile Joined December 2011
309 Posts
August 13 2012 18:51 GMT
#20
Nice interview , Stephano doesn't even know how much he won in prizemoney, more like 160k according to sc2earnings!

Stephano to stay with Millenium, 100% sure, he seems too happy with the TSL guys.
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