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[Interview] IeSF Female Winner

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?36201 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-04 05:36:30
October 04 2012 05:08 GMT
#1
(T)StarTale_Aphrodite

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Source: This Is Game

In the IeSF 2012 finals, you grabbed the championship with a score of 3-0. Tell us how you feel.

I am so happy because I was able to grab the championship as a representative of Korea. If I get the opportunity, I want to attend next year as well.

Today's match was only the finals. How did you feel?

I arrived yesterday and unfortunately heard that two players weren't able to make it. I wanted to play against a lot of people but I wasn't able to so it was disappointing.

It was an easy victory for you.

Honestly, my opponent was pretty bad. But I was plenty surprised by the fact that South Africa also had a female SC2 division going on. I hope more and more female players start playing so that we can get a lot of tournaments going on in the future.

Recently, you've been appearing alongside the StarTale team for GSTL. You must have a desire to be sent out.

Of course I want to play a game. But I don't think my skills are at a level for GSTL yet. I am going to work hard and keep increasing my skills so that I can one day participate in the GSTL.

What are your future plans?

I heard that there will be a ZOWIE Divina Season 2 opening up soon. Since I was the champion for season one, I have been waiting for this. I want to win this one as well.

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Aphrodite <Entombed Valley> Gabriella Issacs
Aphrodite <Tal'Darim Altar LE> Gabriella Issacs
Aphrodite <Daybreak> Gabriella Issacs

Gabriella Issacs

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Source: This Is Game

First off, please introduce yourself.

I am the 2012 IeSF representative for South Africa, Gabriella Issacs. I was born in 1998, so I am 15 years old.

You lost really easily in the finals. It looked like you hadn't played SC2 for a long time.

Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything for this tournament. I had only started playing SC2 for five months. My finals opponent, Aphrodite, was so good. She faced me with a purely marine/marauder composition and her micro was off the charts.

Did you play any other game before SC2?

I used to play WC3 but nowadays I play Counter Strike. My WC3 skills are good enough to be acknowledged by people around me. I just started SC2 so it's still difficult for me. It's also going to take a while before I can adapt to the game (laughs).

How is the eSports scene in South Africa?

We have people who like to play and we even have people who aspire to be pro gamers. But we don't have many tournaments available so we have constraints on interests for the game. Personally, I hope our country gets to host many eSports related events so that we can become a big eSports scene.

What game is popular over there?

DotA 1 and Call of Duty seems to be the most popular.

Do you think you'll participate in future tournaments?

I'm still young so I think I'll focus on education for now. But if I do get the chances for it, I want to attend a lot of tournaments.
ModeratorI've been managing Liquibets for 11 years! Bonjwa fo sho >.<
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CosmicSpiral
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States15257 Posts
October 04 2012 05:15 GMT
#2
Congratulations on the victory!
WriterWovon man nicht sprechen kann, darüber muß man schweigen.
essencez
Profile Joined February 2012
342 Posts
October 04 2012 05:17 GMT
#3
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too!
essence.gg - "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett
monk
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States8476 Posts
October 04 2012 05:18 GMT
#4
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.
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Jmanthedragonguy
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada1202 Posts
October 04 2012 05:19 GMT
#5
I'm sure ST was planning on sending her out against Prime, but with Parting's ALL KILL and whatnot...
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?36201 Posts
October 04 2012 05:19 GMT
#6
Apparently she beat her opponent using nothing but maruaders and marines LOL!
ModeratorI've been managing Liquibets for 11 years! Bonjwa fo sho >.<
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jvo
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States122 Posts
October 04 2012 05:19 GMT
#7
On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.


what about the female progamer version of a kpop idol?
Adebisi
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1637 Posts
October 04 2012 05:20 GMT
#8
Can you translate this interview as well? I think its her opponent http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1301198&category=13439&subcategory=1

Thx as always ^^
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
October 04 2012 05:21 GMT
#9
On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.


Jaehoon? Sea?
whatevername
Profile Joined June 2012
471 Posts
October 04 2012 05:22 GMT
#10
On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too!
?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever...


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NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
October 04 2012 05:23 GMT
#11
Seeker awesome as usual with the interviews ^^

Congrats on the win Aphrodite!
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DidYuhim
Profile Joined September 2011
Ukraine1905 Posts
October 04 2012 05:23 GMT
#12
On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.


Jaehoon? Sea?

Rainbow?
Jumbled
Profile Joined September 2010
1543 Posts
October 04 2012 05:25 GMT
#13
On October 04 2012 14:22 whatevername wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too!
?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever...

That depends on whether you count qualifier games for things like WCG and Code A or not.
Nightsz
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada398 Posts
October 04 2012 05:26 GMT
#14
ppl from south africa play? wow I actually didn't know this lol
FuzzyJAM
Profile Joined July 2010
Scotland9300 Posts
October 04 2012 05:27 GMT
#15
On October 04 2012 14:25 Jumbled wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 14:22 whatevername wrote:
On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too!
?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever...

That depends on whether you count qualifier games for things like WCG and Code A or not.

I didn't know she had even competed in "real" competition. Has she beaten anyone notable in those? A good female would probably help the StarCraft 2 scene quite a bit.
Did you ever say Yes to a single joy?
essencez
Profile Joined February 2012
342 Posts
October 04 2012 05:33 GMT
#16
On October 04 2012 14:23 DidYuhim wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:
On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.


Jaehoon? Sea?

Rainbow?


Genius?
essence.gg - "Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better." - Samuel Beckett
supernovamaniac
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States3044 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-04 05:35:39
October 04 2012 05:35 GMT
#17
On October 04 2012 14:20 Adebisi wrote:
Can you translate this interview as well? I think its her opponent http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?id=1301198&category=13439&subcategory=1

Thx as always ^^


IeSF2012 World Championship finalist Gabriella Isaacs put a little smile on her face after being defeated by Aphrodite in the SC2 Female Division Finals. With her face really close to the monitor as she was making units, it seems like she was still getting used to StarCraft 2.


First, please introduce yourself

My name is Gabriella Isaacs, and I represented South Africa for this year's IeSF. I'm 15 years old.


You were crushed by your opponent today. It seems like you just started playing StarCraft 2

I didn't expect much for this tournament. I only started SC2 5 months ago. Aphrodite plays really well. Her marine and marauder micro seemed much different..


Did you enjoy any games before SC2?

I did play WarCraft 3 and now I'm enjoying Counter Strike because I like it. I was pretty good in WC3; people around me said I was good at the game. I just started playing SC2, so its hard for me and will take some time to get used to (smiles).


How's the e-Sports scene in South Africa?

There are people who enjoy playing games, and few of them want to become progamers. However, since there aren't many tournaments, its hard to attract interest for e-Sports. Personally, I hope that South Africans will hold more tournaments, so that South African e-Sports infrastructure can grow.

Which games are popular?

Mostly team-based games such as Dota 1 and Call of Duty.


Are you willing to participate in more tournaments in the future?

I would if I have the chance to; however, since I'm still young, I will focus on education first.



Haven't translated a text interview in a long time >_<

EDIT: Derp, seeker managed to edit OP before I finished this.
ppp
Confuse
Profile Joined October 2009
2238 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-04 05:38:15
October 04 2012 05:36 GMT
#18
On October 04 2012 14:33 essencez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 04 2012 14:23 DidYuhim wrote:
On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:
On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.


Jaehoon? Sea?

Rainbow?


Genius?


Nada? Actually she really kind of looks like Nada to me q.q
If we fear what we do not understand, then why is ignorance bliss?
LuckyMacro
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1482 Posts
October 04 2012 05:39 GMT
#19
Do people not know how good Aphrodite is? lol.
mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
October 04 2012 05:42 GMT
#20
She looks a lot like Nada... Maybe she can one day be as gosu as him
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