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[Interview] WEM 2012 Day 1 Winners

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Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
October 25 2012 12:46 GMT
#1
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(Wiki)World e-Sports Masters 2012

Thread for WEM 2012. The OP is not updated but if you scroll down a bit you can find most of the info on the first few pages.


Interview with the winner of the first game (Nestea vs Mvp)
Translated from http://s.163.com/12/1025/15/8EM0VLI000314D0E.html
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LGIM_Nestea
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Thank you Nestea for accepting this interview with s.163.com and MarsTV. Can you tell us how you feel after winning?

Ah I'm very happy. I usually lose more than I win in my previous tournament games against Mvp. Even though the games were really difficult, I am still very happy to have won.

You came back to defeat Mvp 2:1. Why did you think you were able to win?

I practised with Mvp previously, we know each other quite well, and I also really understood Mvp's strategies, and so I prepared in a way to counter him, and add to that a bit a luck, and I was able to win.

You frequently used your queens to spread creep to limit Mvp. Have you invented a whole new strategy?

The purpose of the queens is to limit Mvp's expanding and taking of the map. Perhaps it's the first time Mvp has seen such a style, and as a result he wasn't able to react properly.

It's been some time since you've appeared at offline tournaments, and the fans are very worried about your condition. How are you now? What percentage of your peak have you managed to recover to?

About 60-70% or so I guess. This is my first overseas tournament after my rest, and it feels like my hands and body hasn't yet adjusted properly, and I'd still need some time to resume practise.

Life, a Zerg player, defeated Mvp at the GSL finals. What's your assessment on the current balance of Zerg?

The difference between the balance of Zerg and Terran is actually not big, and both races are strong in their own ways, and it still depends largely on the players and the strategies.

Have you tried Heart of the Swarm?

I've played about 2-3 times I guess. Not too much.

Finally, can you say something to the Chinese fans?

This is my first time in China, and I am very thankful for the support of the Chinese fans, and I will continue working hard and practising to repay the masses of fans in China. Hope everyone will continue looking forward to my performances. Thank you.



Interview with the winner of the second game (Leenock vs MMA)
Translated from http://s.163.com/12/1025/16/8EM57CTS00314D0E.html
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FXO_Leenock
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Thank you Leenock for accepting this interview with s.163.com and MarsTV. Can you tell us how you feel after winning?

MMA is really strong, and I'm very honoured to be able to defeat such an opponent. But this is just the first game, and I'm going to try my hardest in the upcoming games to get to the WEM finals.

Talking about winning the championship, who do you think will be your greatest rival on your way to winning it?

MarineKing. My winning rate has never been high against MarineKing, and if he also makes it to the finals, I think he'll be my greatest opponent.

Has there been any changes ever since winning at MLG?

I feel like I haven't changed much, but winning MLG allowed the fans to know about me, and so I'm still very happy about it.

In the games against MMA, your usage of the burrowed banelings was amazing. Why are you able to use them so well?

I started using banelings ever since Starcraft 2 started. I'm really familiar with them and it feels really easy and comfortable for me to use them. Seems like that's it (laughs).

As the main Zerg of FXO, do you have any expectations for this season's GSTL?

In the history of GSTL, there hasn't been any team which has won two consecutive championships yet. And FXO, as defending champions, we will try our best to win the championship, and be the first team to defend the title and win two consecutive championships.
[T/N: Pretty sure he means it in the sense of the new GSTL format ]

As someone who managed to reach top 8 last season, do you have any expectations for GSL season 5? You know, the top 4 players get to go to Las Vegas.

Haha, I've never won GSL before, and I really want to know how it feels to win a GSL championship trophy! In this new season of GSL, I will definitely try my best in preparing, and win the GSL championship! I'm really hoping to win.

We saw you dancing Gangnam Style after winning MLG. If you manage to win this time, will you still dance it?

(laughs) If I win, I will definitely dance, and I'll dance for a longer duration than MLG.

Finally, can you say something to the Chinese fans?

I am thankful for the support of the Chinese fans. This is my first time coming to China, and everything is just so fresh to me. I will also try my best to perform well, and let everyone see the best of me.

Thank you everyone for the support. I will bring you entertaining games. Thank you.



Interview with the winner of the third game (MarineKing vs aLive)
Translated from http://s.163.com/12/1025/17/8EM7Q0SU00314D0E.html
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MarineKingPrime
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Thank you MarineKing for accepting this interview with s.163.com and MarsTV. Can you tell us how you feel after winning?

To be able to defeat such a strong player like aLive makes me really happy, and my condition in this tournament seems to be exceptionally good.

When you took to the stage at this WEM, the cheers for you from the Chinese fans were the loudest. What do you think about this?

I've never been to China before this, and I am amazed that the fans are taking such care of me. I feel quite flattered, and I'm very thankful for the support of the fans.

What's your goal for WEM?

Champion. This is my first time coming to China to compete, and it'll be so good is I were able to win, and only winning the championship will be good enough to repay the masses of Starcraft 2 fans.

You lost to Life previously in GSL. Do you have any particular thoughts about that game?

That time when I lost to Life, I haven't fully understood his playstyle, and it was quite a sad loss. If there's a chance to play against him again, I will adjust my condition properly and try to defeat him.

BboongBboong left the Prime team. Can you talk to us about the reason?

BboongBboong has been in Prime for quite some time, and wasn't able to achieve good results, and so he hopes to play and compete freely at home. After all, he's spent quite a long time in the team, and maybe he wants a change of environment and mindset I guess.

You'll be taking part in IPL5 right. As the champion of the Korean regionals for IPL5, do you have any assessment on the champion of the Chinese regionals for IPL5, Xigua?

I think I know him decently well. After all, he's been to the Prime team in Korea to train for his tournament, and I've also seen him play in tournaments. Xigua is a really strong Zerg player. If I were to meet him in IPL5, I might not be too confident that I am able to defeat him, but I will try my best.

You managed to make it past the WCG Korean qualifiers to get to the world finals, and you might have to come to China again at the end of the year. You weren't able to get good results in WCG last year. What about this year?

That was pretty sad. If I come to compete this year, I will fight for the best results.

But it seems IPL and WCG finals are going to clash. Which will be your choice?

I'm still considering. I will prepare for both until I confirm which tournament I will be taking part in.

Finally, can you say something to the Chinese fans?

Korea is very near to China, and if there's the chance I will still come to China to compete. Since the Chinese fans cheer so loudly for me, I will not let them down, and play the best games and use my victories to repay everyone.



There doesn't seem to be an interview with the winner of the fourth game I can't find it anywhere.
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Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
October 25 2012 12:50 GMT
#2
Awesome interviews, thanks! :D
Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
October 25 2012 12:53 GMT
#3
Cool interviews, thank you!
Weavel
Profile Joined January 2010
Finland9221 Posts
October 25 2012 12:55 GMT
#4
Good to see Nestea interviewed. Thanks for translating these.

Completely missed this tournament. :p
Life/Seed//Mvp/NaNiwa fighting! ZeNEX forever!
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
October 25 2012 13:01 GMT
#5
Man, this is still so under the radar. But still, thanks for the interview
Refer to my post.
dynwar7
Profile Joined May 2011
1983 Posts
October 25 2012 13:38 GMT
#6
Thanks, very fast interviews
Regarding the imbalance, hilarious to see Zergs defending themselves....
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
October 25 2012 13:43 GMT
#7
Thanks for interviews. Even though the production is terrible, this tournament could use a bit more exposure. The games have been cool so far at least with some nice matchups ahead.
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xuanzue
Profile Joined October 2010
Colombia1747 Posts
October 25 2012 15:06 GMT
#8
IPL and WCG finals are going to clash


who announced the tournament first?
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RoarMan
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
Canada745 Posts
October 25 2012 15:48 GMT
#9
Awesomeness interviews
All the pros got dat Ichie.
coL.hendralisk
Profile Joined September 2009
Zimbabwe1756 Posts
October 25 2012 15:52 GMT
#10
On October 26 2012 00:06 xuanzue wrote:
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IPL and WCG finals are going to clash


who announced the tournament first?


I think wcg announced dates last year so they would be first
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
October 25 2012 16:00 GMT
#11
I think this was the first big (bec Koreans, lol) tournament in SC2 history that I wasn't aware of, huh
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Denzil
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom4193 Posts
October 25 2012 16:04 GMT
#12
On October 26 2012 00:52 NMxhendralisk wrote:
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On October 26 2012 00:06 xuanzue wrote:
IPL and WCG finals are going to clash


who announced the tournament first?


I think wcg announced dates last year so they would be first


Wcg is just awful though
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Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
October 25 2012 16:05 GMT
#13
On October 26 2012 01:00 lichter wrote:
I think this was the first big (bec Koreans, lol) tournament in SC2 history that I wasn't aware of, huh

WEM has had quite the history I remember them mainly for the WC3 days but WEM has often been a notable tournament but afaik this is their first go at starcraft.
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Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
October 25 2012 16:09 GMT
#14
Yeah it was a WC3 tournament before, this is their first attempt at SC2 I am 99% sure.
Weirdkid
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Singapore2431 Posts
October 25 2012 16:09 GMT
#15
On October 26 2012 01:05 Fusilero wrote:
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On October 26 2012 01:00 lichter wrote:
I think this was the first big (bec Koreans, lol) tournament in SC2 history that I wasn't aware of, huh

WEM has had quite the history I remember them mainly for the WC3 days but WEM has often been a notable tournament but afaik this is their first go at starcraft.


Yep their first go at Starcraft haha. If I remember right it's to replace WC3
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Visage814
Profile Joined April 2012
United States109 Posts
October 25 2012 17:11 GMT
#16
A tournament switching to Starcraft 2? Ah, so it isn't dead :D oh wait, tournament over saturation, everything is still horrible esports dying
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