After falling last season, you've made it back in to Code S. How do you feel?
Truth be told, I wasn't expecting much today. I told myself that even if I did end up losing, I just wanted to show all my plays that I was capable of showing, so I came to the studio with that kind of mindset. That's why I am even happier right now.
Your recent results have not been the best.
Recently, all my games don't seem to be going my way. I keep dealing with so many scenarios where I'll play well and think that I'm going to win and then just end up losing.
So have you been thinking about a lot of things?
I think there's a mixture. I've been thinking a lot more and I've been making mistakes a lot more. In my opinion, I haven't been practicing as much as I should have lately. I can't really say for myself that I've worked as hard as I should have.
It seems like your WCS results disappointed you.
I had a feeling that I would put up those kinds of results before even entering the tournament. As I played my games, I never got the feeling that I would win them.
You lost to Reality. Losing to a KeSPA player must have affected you somewhat.
Even at that point, I pretty much considered myself to be on similar skill levels with them. After actually facing him, I realized that he was really good. I didn't really get any specific thought after losing to him.
After seeing today's games, it seems your style has completely changed.
I just played like a player who resembled someone who had emptied his mind of all mundane thoughts. I didn't really try to do plays that would match up my strategies to the opponent's strategies.
Seems like your fans would be anticipating your distinctive and solid mid-late game plays.
Since I lost many games by using those kind of plays I began to lose confidence within myself. I really think I'm going to have to practice a lot more. Especially if I want to win in the mid-late game stages.
What kind of mindset will you have as you enter this season's Code S?
I don't necessarily want to reach a really high place. I am still not fully prepared. I'm just going to prepare for whatever match is in front of me.
Anything else you would like to say?
I want to thank YoDa for helping me with practice. My teammates gave me a lot of build orders to use and gave me a lot of good stories so I was able to win. I want to thank my family and my teammates for cheering for me. It seems like Mvp and NesTea are not playing very well lately so I hope they remain strong. They're player who always overcome slight slumps so I'm not too worried about them. Lastly, I want to thank our sponsors LG, Steelseries, Googims, Nvidia, and Coca-Cola.
How do you feel about making it Code S nine seasons in a row?
It was such a difficult road. That's why it makes me even happier. As it should be, Code S is somewhere I belong.
This is your first national tournament since entering mTw.
After I received my new uniform, I told myself that it was time to change myself from here on out. I stood at the GSL stage for the first time since getting admitted in to mTw and it really feels like I'm playing better than before.
We're curious to know as to whether or not your were staying overseas for a bit.
I went to Germany for two weeks. I participated in a German tournament and I also got to meet the mTw staff members. I had a lot of time so I also did a lot of sight seeing. I also did a lot of thinking.
What kind of team is mTw?
They took really good care of me and were very welcoming. They are also anticipating a lot of things from me. I can't help but think that I've come in to a great team. They told me that they were going to support me well enough so that I only needed to focus on gaming.
Will you be planning on staying in Korea?
I am going to keep attending GSLs in Korea and also attend overseas tournaments if the opportunities arise. I received so much help from the team so I am able to live like this.
You had to play a rematch today. (referring to the second round where three people were tied at 3-3)
I never once had to think about the rematches when I play for Up/Downs. I was worried since the time finally came but the maps came out okay for me. I just played like I practiced and I thought to myself that this was very doable.
The game two against Creator was a nail biter.
I thought I was in the lead and I thought I would attack the first attack flawlessly. But his attack was much more stronger than I had anticipated so I was worried about losing right then and there. But somehow I was able to block it and played from there as if I was in a trance. I think I got some help from the heavens. I knew Creator was a player who always gets his upgrades so I tried hard to stay ahead with mine even in that troublesome situation.
Do you think you will be available to grab ten Code S seasons in a row?
I think I am absolutely capable of it. But I don't want to have to go through an ordeal like this again. I plan on advancing to the quarter finals of this season's Code S so that I can comfortably grab my placement for next season and the tenth season.
While you were gone from Korea, the battle between KeSPA player and GSL players was really fierce.
I can't help but think to myself, "wow, they already caught up by this much?" You can tell that the GSL players are feeling a lot of the pressure from the way they're playing. But I really hope that GSL players can overcome this and step forward. I think we should be embarrassed that we allowed them to catch up this quickly. We should think of this as a good lesson and just strive to work harder.
How do you think you would do against KeSPA players?
After watching their games, I honestly think they've all caught up at this point. I will just have to prepare for them as I have always done for any of my games. And I am going to play against them without thinking they are KeSPA players.
Is there a specific KeSPA player you want to face?
I want to face Flash and I also noticed that Jaedong received a Code S seed. So facing him would be good too. I want to face all the BW legends.
Anything else you would like to say?
This was my first GSL since putting on the mTw uniform and I am so glad that it went so well. I want to thank the mTw team for all their hard work. I want to thank manager Paoul for taking care of me during my two week stay in Germany. I want to thank VINES, TheStC, and JYP for practicing with me.
Poor Happy, very down with himself ,but hopefully he'll get a confidence boost! He needs a little chance to him so maybe this will be a step forward to his old self =)
I'd like to get to the bottom of this SuperNova nestea award thing. Basically, Supernova's only 9 seasons including GSL 4, but 10 seasons if you count super tournament. The weird thing is that NesTea would've been in 11 seasons when he got his awards, etc. so I'm just curious on whether or not Supernova is really eligible for the nestea award.
On August 31 2012 01:55 LowEloPlayer wrote: I'd like to get to the bottom of this SuperNova nestea award thing. Basically, Supernova's only 9 seasons including GSL 4, but 10 seasons if you count super tournament. The weird thing is that NesTea would've been in 11 seasons when he got his awards, etc. so I'm just curious on whether or not Supernova is really eligible for the nestea award.
Yes! Great to finally see my favorite TvTer back in Code S. The only sad thing is that I voted for him to win in every Liquibet except this one T.T. Forgive me!!!!
On August 31 2012 01:55 LowEloPlayer wrote: I'd like to get to the bottom of this SuperNova nestea award thing. Basically, Supernova's only 9 seasons including GSL 4, but 10 seasons if you count super tournament. The weird thing is that NesTea would've been in 11 seasons when he got his awards, etc. so I'm just curious on whether or not Supernova is really eligible for the nestea award.
Can't imagine why they'd count the Super Tournament considering it counted both code S and code A players with a totally different format. If they counted special gsl events (which I believe Mr. Chae classified the tournament as in the past), I think it would bring down the value of the award as well. It'd be redundant, as having already been code S allowed Supernova eligibility to play in the tournament.
Happy! IM fightiiiing!!! Also glad that Supernova seems to be happy with his new team, was a shame that it took such a good player so long to be picked up.
I'm glad Supernova is doing well. He's one of my favorite players and I've always thought of him as an honorary Liquid player
He had such a short time as the ace for oGs but as always he is doing well.
Also he's just a good-looking guy. Most Korean progamers take good care of themselves, but Supernova is one of the few who's just legitimately handsome. Really handsome, actually. And look at those arms! He's in great shape. I want his body.
EDIT: NOT LIKE SEXUALLY THOUGH. I mean to say, I'd like to have his body. Not like "have" but just for his body to be the same as mine. You know what I'm saying. I'm just saying he's fit.
EDIT EDIT: I'm not like romantically/sexually attracted to him or anything. That's what I'm trying to say here. Ok I'm done editing this post.
EDIT EDIT EDIT: okay he's just a handsome guy. that's all I'm saying, ignore everything else
SuperNova interview was great. And i don't think GOM players need to be embarassed that those mechanically great KeSPA players already cought up. They had tons of replay/vod material there and just practised hardcore.
On August 31 2012 03:29 Blazinghand wrote: I'm glad Supernova is doing well. He's one of my favorite players and I've always thought of him as an honorary Liquid player
He had such a short time as the ace for oGs but as always he is doing well.
Also he's just a good-looking guy. Most Korean progamers take good care of themselves, but Supernova is one of the few who's just legitimately handsome. Really handsome, actually. And look at those arms! He's in great shape. I want his body.
EDIT: NOT LIKE SEXUALLY THOUGH. I mean to say, I'd like to have his body. Not like "have" but just for his body to be the same as mine. You know what I'm saying. I'm just saying he's fit.
EDIT EDIT: I'm not like romantically/sexually attracted to him or anything. That's what I'm trying to say here. Ok I'm done editing this post.
EDIT EDIT EDIT: okay he's just a handsome guy. that's all I'm saying, ignore everything else
so glad for supernova, and glad to see happy back in code S. 1 more season for supernova to get nestea award. wow, of all the people, who'da thunk supernova.
On August 31 2012 04:08 Kazeyonoma wrote: so glad for supernova, and glad to see happy back in code S. 1 more season for supernova to get nestea award. wow, of all the people, who'da thunk supernova.
Me. Supernova has always been a good player, just never quite a championship-class player (at least imo), much like say, Curious. He's someone who's clearly too good for code A, and will hang frequently between ro16-ro8 but not further than that.
ROFL level 6 boss. That should be Supernovas new nickname. Even at that level he should be able to dominate foreign tournaments. Hopefully MTW sends him out to more that he deserves for such excellent consistency.
Supernova handsome? I'm not really sure about that. He certainly has an interesting face, and could well be Effort's cousin from Blargon 7. Classically though, I would not call him handsome, like at all.
Thanks for the translations. Nice to see these two in Code S.
On August 31 2012 04:15 MasterOfPuppets wrote: Glad that Happy got out of his rut but I did not expect it in the slightest to be perfectly frank. Creator this was supposed to be yours. T_T
Why can't we have more consistency? ;_;
This wasn't supposed to be anyone's but Supernova's-- he is the king of consistency. The last time he didn't stay in Code S was like several million years ago during the cambrian explosion
grats to terrans for making it through (makes me happy) no creator (balances out happy with sadness) I think supernova has a chance to make a good run this season. I know Happy had a solid Code S performance in the past but I'm never too sure about how he is going to end up
On August 31 2012 03:29 Blazinghand wrote: I'm glad Supernova is doing well. He's one of my favorite players and I've always thought of him as an honorary Liquid player
He had such a short time as the ace for oGs but as always he is doing well.
Also he's just a good-looking guy. Most Korean progamers take good care of themselves, but Supernova is one of the few who's just legitimately handsome. Really handsome, actually. And look at those arms! He's in great shape. I want his body.
EDIT: NOT LIKE SEXUALLY THOUGH. I mean to say, I'd like to have his body. Not like "have" but just for his body to be the same as mine. You know what I'm saying. I'm just saying he's fit.
EDIT EDIT: I'm not like romantically/sexually attracted to him or anything. That's what I'm trying to say here. Ok I'm done editing this post.
EDIT EDIT EDIT: okay he's just a handsome guy. that's all I'm saying, ignore everything else
EPT
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