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[Interview] OSL Ro4 D2 Winner

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37099 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 22:06:06
October 16 2012 17:08 GMT
#1
(Z)MVP_DongRaeGu

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NOTE: I'm sick and tired of TIG recycling the same stupid picture so the picture is from dailyesports

Source: This Is Game

How do you feel about making it to the finals of an OSL?

This was a land that I never thought I could step on back when I was an amateur for SC1. I am so dazed right now since I was able to get to the finals of an OSL.

You showed a very weak side of you during the interview after the semi finals.

I found hope as I just kept on practicing. I think I also mentioned something like this during the interview. I got the thought that I could actually win this as I kept on practicing. I just somehow found a way to do it.

You stated that Protoss wasn't OP.

I think I said something that wasn't true along the middle of that interview (laughs). But as long as the maps are done well, I don't think Protoss is OP. I actually think Zerg is more OP.

It felt like you completely deciphered MC's intentions today.

There is a play style that he always does. He tends to alternate the same several plays. I put that thought in to my mind and I practiced his other plays. By the time I had to face him, I had already finished all my research on him.

In game one on Daybreak, you showed a very aggressive play.

I wanted to poke him heavily while trying to comfortably transition to the late game. I felt like if I kept on playing like I always do, I would end up putting the Protoss in too good of a position. I also did this play on Daybreak for game five but I didn't necessarily do it because it was Daybreak but because I knew that kind of play style was the right choice against MC.

You lost game four even though you were up 3-0.

I didn't really worry about it. I had the advantage in game four but I ended up making a big mistake. But I still felt confident that I would win game five.

Protoss players have stated that it is really difficult to defeat the late game infestor/brood lord composition from Zerg.

I don't really care to be concerned over Protoss complaints. I wish they would just find out what the answer is all on their own.

Have you become resistant to the immortal timing rushes?

I think I've developed a lot of resistance. I especially practiced a lot on Ohana and through that I was able to find out a lot of ways to block it. But I still have games where I either block it or don't block it. I think other Zerg players are like this as well. Force fields play such a huge role that sometimes you lose a game even though you are sure you can win it.

You will face By.Rain in the finals. How do you feel about this?

I know that he is a good player. He's obviously a good player. But right now, even I am bursting with confidence. I still wasn't feeling that sure even when I got to the Ro8 but now that I've defeated MC, I have some great momentum. I think I'll find a way as I practice.

Don't you get the feeling that you would like to eliminate public enemy #1 By.Rain?

It's not good for me if I do really well from the get go (laughs). I have to start off slowly in the beginning so that I can get to a higher place later on. I've grabbed Rain on GSL so it looks like I will also have to grab him for the OSL.

Rain won WCS Asia last weekend.

I'm not really concerned about that. I mean, he just played a ton of PvPs right? (laughs)

It must have been a while since you've been on a big stage.

It's my first time since my MLG victory. But I'm not the type to get nervous anyways so I'm not really all that worried.

What do you think about the maps for the finals?

I really think I'm screwed. I have no idea who picked those maps (laughs). The map order is absolutely terrible. Since I'm in such a crappy situation, I'm going to have to practice a ton.

You won the 2012 GSL Season 1 this year. Would you like to win another championship here in Korea?

I don't think I'm even satisfied with two victories in one place. I really thought I would win more but I haven't so it's really disappointing. I really want to win two championships in Korea. I'm not really concerned about titles but I think I'll get other titles as I win more championships so that's all good.

If you had anything to say to your fans?

I am so grateful to my fans who cheer me on regardless of whether I do good or not. I saw some people write "DRG can't beat MC and he can't beat Rain so hurry up and get eliminated" today (laughs). I want to show those people that I haven't died yet. I showed a bit of it today so I really hope my fans cheer on the final remaining Zerg.

Anything else you would like to say?

I want to thank my teammate Protosses for helping me plan out my strategies for this match. I want to thank our manager, his family, my girlfriend who came to cheer for me, and my fans. I want to thank a user out there that calls himself "Remain Strong DongRaeGu". He really cheered me on heavily. Since I follow him thoroughly I want to request that he create a song of encouragement for me. I want to thank our sponsors Lotte, RAZER, and partner MYM. Lastly, I want to thank the OGN staff who I am close with.
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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TommyP
Profile Joined December 2011
United States6231 Posts
October 16 2012 17:19 GMT
#2
Yea DRG!!! You can win OSL! Rain is good, but you are a God of Zerg.
#TheOneTrueDong
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
October 16 2012 17:24 GMT
#3
Haha was halfway through again, but good that you did it I'd have gotten stuck at the answer for the last question.

On October 17 2012 02:08 SeeKeR wrote:
What do you think about the maps for the finals?

I really think I'm screwed. I have no idea who picked those maps (laughs). The map order is absolutely terrible. Since I'm in such a crappy situation, I'm going to have to practice a ton.


Hahaha I really liked the way google translate put the part in bold, even though I personally don't use such language. Just funny to see something like that in player interviews. Says "Ah, it seems really fucked up."
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
Kinky
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States4126 Posts
October 16 2012 17:28 GMT
#4
Good job on getting revenge against MC last season ^^
Thanks for translating!
torm3ntin
Profile Joined October 2009
Brazil2534 Posts
October 16 2012 17:31 GMT
#5
Ow yeah DRG. the last hope for EsF :D
Grubby and Ret fan, but a TERRAN player :D
Tsubbi
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany7996 Posts
October 16 2012 17:34 GMT
#6
so good to see drg regaining his confidence!

btw what is the map order of the finals? guess it must be entombed and ohana twice from what drg says but liquipedia doesnt show anything yet
Rulker
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United States1477 Posts
October 16 2012 17:40 GMT
#7
God, outside looking in seeker is a machine .. ;
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-10-16 18:09:07
October 16 2012 17:45 GMT
#8
On October 17 2012 02:34 Tsubbi wrote:
so good to see drg regaining his confidence!

btw what is the map order of the finals? guess it must be entombed and ohana twice from what drg says but liquipedia doesnt show anything yet


1 - Antiga Shipyard
2 - Entombed Valley
3 - Ohana
4 - Daybreak
5 - Antiga Shipyard
6 - Entombed Valley
7 - Ohana

Edit: Woah just saw your prediction lolol. Pretty good eh

Edit edit: Hmmz. Looking at Liquipedia, it seems like the map pool consists of just these 4 maps, except in different orders? Then it's not really a map pool issue but a map order issue ahha, though the map pool is kinda -_-
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
October 16 2012 17:47 GMT
#9
thanks for the translation!
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
speknek
Profile Joined February 2012
758 Posts
October 16 2012 17:47 GMT
#10
The only really good zerg, definitely deserves a couple of more tournament wins.
Incomplet
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United Kingdom1419 Posts
October 16 2012 17:50 GMT
#11
On October 17 2012 02:45 Weirdkid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2012 02:34 Tsubbi wrote:
so good to see drg regaining his confidence!

btw what is the map order of the finals? guess it must be entombed and ohana twice from what drg says but liquipedia doesnt show anything yet


1 - Antiga Shipyard
2 - Entombed Valley
3 - Ohana
4 - Daybreak
5 - Antiga Shipyard
6 - Entombed Valley
7 - Ohana

Edit: Woah just saw your prediction lolol. Pretty good eh


WTF!!!! Shitty map pool is shitty for zerg.
Oh well, wanted Sun to win anyway :D

Sun got this ezpz
Bow down to the sons of Aiur...SKT1_Rain, CreatorPrime, ST_Parting, Liquid_Hero.
MoonPieMat
Profile Joined January 2011
United States96 Posts
October 16 2012 17:50 GMT
#12
DRG FIGHTING!.

Thank you for the translation.
"OBJECTION!"
Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
October 16 2012 17:59 GMT
#13
Wow, that's a shitty map pool.
Qwyn
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2781 Posts
October 16 2012 18:00 GMT
#14
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh that's my man!

For DRG!
"Think of the hysteria following the realization that they consciously consume babies and raise the dead people from their graves" - N0
blade55555
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States17423 Posts
October 16 2012 18:01 GMT
#15
YEAH DRG! I don't think he can beat rain with that map pool but we shall see!
When I think of something else, something will go here
Hryul
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Austria2609 Posts
October 16 2012 18:04 GMT
#16
seeker at it again
Countdown to victory: 1 200!
onPHYRE
Profile Joined October 2010
Bulgaria925 Posts
October 16 2012 18:07 GMT
#17
Gogo DRG, beat Rain despite the maps!
Livin' this life like it was written.
rift
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
1819 Posts
October 16 2012 18:07 GMT
#18
By.Rain for first SC2 OSL champion. He is deserving. This is his time.
WhX
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany778 Posts
October 16 2012 18:09 GMT
#19
On October 17 2012 02:45 Weirdkid wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2012 02:34 Tsubbi wrote:
so good to see drg regaining his confidence!

btw what is the map order of the finals? guess it must be entombed and ohana twice from what drg says but liquipedia doesnt show anything yet


1 - Antiga Shipyard
2 - Entombed Valley
3 - Ohana
4 - Daybreak
5 - Antiga Shipyard
6 - Entombed Valley
7 - Ohana

Edit: Woah just saw your prediction lolol. Pretty good eh

Edit edit: Hmmz. Looking at Liquipedia, it seems like the map pool consists of just these 4 maps, except in different order? Then it's not really a map pool issue but a map order issue ahha, though the map pool is kinda -_-


Are you serious about the map pool? :O
This is ridiculous. DRG obviously stands a chance against anyone if he's playing well, but most zerg players dislike at least 2 out of these 4 maps.
Anyway, ty for the interview and let's hope for an epic final
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
October 16 2012 18:12 GMT
#20
On October 17 2012 03:09 WhX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 17 2012 02:45 Weirdkid wrote:
On October 17 2012 02:34 Tsubbi wrote:
so good to see drg regaining his confidence!

btw what is the map order of the finals? guess it must be entombed and ohana twice from what drg says but liquipedia doesnt show anything yet


1 - Antiga Shipyard
2 - Entombed Valley
3 - Ohana
4 - Daybreak
5 - Antiga Shipyard
6 - Entombed Valley
7 - Ohana

Edit: Woah just saw your prediction lolol. Pretty good eh

Edit edit: Hmmz. Looking at Liquipedia, it seems like the map pool consists of just these 4 maps, except in different order? Then it's not really a map pool issue but a map order issue ahha, though the map pool is kinda -_-


Are you serious about the map pool? :O
This is ridiculous. DRG obviously stands a chance against anyone if he's playing well, but most zerg players dislike at least 2 out of these 4 maps.
Anyway, ty for the interview and let's hope for an epic final


Haha as a comparison, this is the map order for the 3rd/4th placing.

1 - Ohana
2 - Daybreak
3 - Antiga Shipyard
4 - Entombed Valley
5 - Ohana
6 - Daybreak
7 - Antiga Shipyard

Either way it'll be this 4 maps. The only thing which varies is the map order, and the map which only appears once.
"Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself." - Proverbs 26:4
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