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[Interview] Code S RO16 Group A 2012 GSL Season 4

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wozzot
Profile Joined July 2012
United States1227 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-09-19 19:16:32
September 19 2012 16:18 GMT
#1
(P)SKTelecomT1_Rain

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Source: This Is Game

Please tell us how you feel about advancing to the round of 8 first.

I didn't know I would make it out first. I feel great because I went through comfortably without even having to face the final match. I didn't perform any special practice, but I played on ladder in order to sharpen my fundamentals.

Your first match today was against TaeJa, who has been on a roll lately.

I knew that TaeJa was a player with good TvP. But since I even beat Byun, whom I felt was the best Terran, I thought I would do well against TaeJa, too. That's why I picked him during the nominations.

You showed some strong Psionic Storm play. Your style is different from those of the e-Sports Federation players.

In BW, I remember frequently stopping Zergs using Photon Cannons and High Templar. I think playing against BW Zerg is similar to playing against SC2 Terran. Now that my matches are over, the reason I think I advanced so easily is because storm play is so suited to PvT.

During the winners' match, you went up against Polt. You must also have anticipated that you might play against DongRaeGu.

Recently, I didn't want to play against Zergs. Playing macro PvZ is just too difficult for me. When I first faced Polt, I planned to 4gate, and it worked out well.

During the second set, you lost against Marauders.

The reason I think I was crushed was because I played too badly. My game sense during that game was also shaky. The map was bad, too, but I wasn't able to grasp the game concept.

Now that you've made it to the round of 8, you've secured a seed for next season's Code S.

I felt burdened when I was seeded into Code S this season, especially after watching Jaedong, who was also seeded, fall out of the GSL. Since I advanced like this, I will try my hardest to show good games.

You've made it to the quarterfinals in both the GSL and the OSL. As long as you get good results, you can get seeds into the next season for both.

I'll be playing against PartinG in the OSL. Since I get along with him well, it doesn't feel very good, but since things turned out like this, I want to make sure that I make it to the semifinals.

You'll be facing the second player to advance out of Group B. Whom do you want to play against?

I haven't thought about it too hard. I've been feeling that my skills have been inadequate recently, so it's strange that I've been winning these broadcasted matches. I went in today with a mindset that I would play for fun, too, so these results are quite puzzling for me. During practice, I took things slowly, but for broadcasted matches, I play very quickly. When I think about it, it's strange.

Do you feel an ambition to make it to the GSL finals?

During BW, I showed good results within my team and had lots of expectations placed upon me, so I wanted to perform that much better. But when I played, I didn't play as well as I thought I would. In SC2, I think I'm doing well because I'm playing with a casual mindset.

Fans are beginning to call you the top KeSPA player.

Because I lose a lot in practice and don't understand a lot of aspects of SC2, I don't think I'm worthy. I get a bit frustrated because I want to practice much more, but I have to devote time to playing in so many broadcasted matches. I had BW builds down pat, but I still feel inadequate in SC2. I'm not very good at fighting build order wars, so I don't feel confident no matter what I do.

Any last words?

I've been playing in a lot of tournaments, but I've only been showing good results in individual leagues, so I'm sorry. I have a lot of opportunities, so I will make an effort to advance through at least either the GSL or the OSL. I'm grateful to the fans who have cheered for me, and when we play soccer against KT tomorrow, I would like it if we won.

(T)Liquid`TaeJa

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Source: This Is Game

Please tell us how you feel about advancing to the round of 8 in second place.

I thought I would make it through first, so I'm slightly disappointed in myself, but it's a good thing I still did advance.

This is your third consecutive time making it into the Code S quarterfinals.

I think fortune has been on my side.

In today's first match, you lost to Rain 0:2.

I felt the wall-like force of Rain. I can see now why Byun-hyung lost four games to him.

What do you think was the decisive factor for your loss against Rain?

I ran out of steam after being constantly hit by harassment.

You were freshly introduced to Rain's Psionic Storm harrassment play. How was it?

E-Sports Federation [T/N: basically, non-KeSPA Koreans] Protosses primarily use storm harassment against Zerg players. I was caught off guard because I was hit with storms in TvP.

Did you have a hard time against DongRaeGu in the losers' match?

I was very worried. Luckily, I won the first set, so I was able to get good results.

On the other hand, you managed to win effortlessly against Polt in the final match.

Today, I was planning to advance along with Polt-hyung. It's unfortunate that things turned out like this. I thought people would cry, "Two Terrans got through, Terran OP!" if we had advanced together, but it's good that at least one of us made it through.

You've made it into the Code S quarterfinals three consecutive times, but you've always gotten knocked out from there.

This season, I have a good feeling. I think things will turn out well. Since I eventually advanced even after losing my first match, I feel very lucky. I predict that I'll show good results in the quarterfinals.

Whom do you think you will face in the quarterfinals?

I think I will face HerO or Leenock, whoever makes it through first.

But if you play against HerO, you will be facing a team kill.

Well, it can't be helped. It's not as if he can purposely try to make it out second to avoid a team kill.

Fans call you the top Terran player. How do you feel about this?

I feel great, of course. I feel like I'm being acknowledged by the fans. I do feel pressured, but I want to win this GSL and make that title mine.

What players would you consider to be stumbling blocks to a victory?

I would say, Rain. Even if we meet again, I think I'll lose. I would like it if he went up against a Protoss and got knocked out (laughs).

Any last words?

I am thankful to my parents, my aunt, and my older brother. Even while my brother was busy studying, he called me over the phone and told me, in this kind of situation, you have to play like this, and his advice was very helpful. I'm grateful to all of my fans, and I would like to thank my team's sponsors, Twitch.tv, The Little App Factory, and Razer.
(ノ´∀`*)ノ ♪ ♫ ヽ(´ー`)ノ ♪ ♫ (✌゚∀゚)☞ ♪ ♫ ヽ(´ー`)ノ ♫ ♫ (ノ´_ゝ`)ノ彡 ┻━┻
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
September 19 2012 16:22 GMT
#2
Taeja :3

Thanks for the translation, looking forward to Rains
Refer to my post.
AgentChaos
Profile Joined July 2011
United Kingdom4569 Posts
September 19 2012 16:24 GMT
#3
thanks for interview, wanted to see rains more though
i wonder where seeker is
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RolleMcKnolle
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany1054 Posts
September 19 2012 16:24 GMT
#4
What players would you consider to be stumbling blocks to a victory?

I would say, Rain. Even if we meet again, I think I'll lose. I would like it if he went up against a Protoss and got knocked out (laughs).


I had to laugh, too :D
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
September 19 2012 16:27 GMT
#5
lol. taeja scared of rain. that MUST mean something :D
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
Promethelax
Profile Joined February 2012
Canada7089 Posts
September 19 2012 16:29 GMT
#6
haha, hopefully HerO can come in second in his group and be the Toss who avenges Taeja. (though his PvP has never been as immaculate as his other MUs.)
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BongChambers
Profile Joined September 2012
Canada591 Posts
September 19 2012 16:33 GMT
#7
Really hope Taeja or Hero can win this GSL even if it means one of them have to beat the other. I think the SC2 community would explode if either or won and it would just be imo really cool
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Incomplet
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United Kingdom1419 Posts
September 19 2012 16:35 GMT
#8
Woot thanks for translations. Interesting to see Taeja intimidated of Sun. Will check back in 20min for other interview.
Bow down to the sons of Aiur...SKT1_Rain, CreatorPrime, ST_Parting, Liquid_Hero.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37032 Posts
September 19 2012 16:36 GMT
#9
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ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Kryt0s
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany209 Posts
September 19 2012 16:36 GMT
#10
Didn't Rain say that PvT is his worst matchup?
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50386 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-09-19 16:49:27
September 19 2012 16:36 GMT
#11
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
What the hell?


too slow bro.
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Kryt0s
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany209 Posts
September 19 2012 16:37 GMT
#12
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
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Too slow dude...
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
September 19 2012 16:39 GMT
#13
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
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you can take a day off I guess ;o
Stancel
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Singapore15360 Posts
September 19 2012 16:48 GMT
#14
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
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don't worry, we still love you <3
ffxiv enjoyer
petrox
Profile Joined April 2011
Australia320 Posts
September 19 2012 16:49 GMT
#15
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
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priceless
Asha
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United Kingdom38256 Posts
September 19 2012 16:50 GMT
#16
Thanks wozzot.

Poor Sun, he's doing too well in competitions to find time to practice well =p
Mlex
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada324 Posts
September 19 2012 16:52 GMT
#17
Haha, Taeja always looks so goofy in photos. Also not surprised at all about Rain in first; I'm predicting he makes the finals, personally.
"Good feeling of oneness with cup rubber." | MVP: the Royal Roadblock, the King.
Promethelax
Profile Joined February 2012
Canada7089 Posts
September 19 2012 16:54 GMT
#18
On September 20 2012 01:36 SeeKeR wrote:
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hahaha, you done got sniped bro
TL Mafia. Love it. Play it. http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/index.php?show_part=31 I find Kennigit really attractive. If anyone has a picture of him please feel free to PM it to me.
RolleMcKnolle
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany1054 Posts
September 19 2012 16:56 GMT
#19
thanks wozzot And Seeker, you will always be the translator of my heart <3
Belha
Profile Joined December 2010
Italy2850 Posts
September 19 2012 16:57 GMT
#20
So Rain recognize that he still do not know Sc2 well.

But he keeps winning vs top code S players. Interesting.
Chicken gank op
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