Please tell us your thoughts on entering Code A for the first time.
These qualifiers were important to me, so I wanted to make sure that I advanced. Now that I've done it, I'm in a good mood. The match format at the GSL is appealing to me, and I've felt that I could do well if I could play in the GSL, so I'm looking forward to it even more.
How did you prepare for today's qualifiers?
After coming back to America from MLG, I didn't have much time, so I tried putting in more practice than usual. I mainly played on ladder for practice. As I practiced more, I developed more confidence for today's qualifiers.
How does it feel to have participated in MLG? This was your first overseas tournament.
This was my first foreign event, so everything felt amazing to me. The audience there was very different from those in Korea. Now that I've come back, I've both learned a lot of things and have developed some ambition.
Among your qualifier matches, were there any difficult ones?
When I saw my bracket, I did think that the preliminaries would be hard. A different player from the one I expected came up to the final match, though, so I went in without worrying too much, but TREME was well-prepared and gave me a lot of trouble. I kept blocking his attacks, though, and was able to win.
During the Round of 4, you also took out Reality 2-0.
After seeing my bracket, I believed that my match with Reality would determine whether I advanced through the qualifiers. When I was set to go up against him, I asked INnoVation for advice, and I think that that was why I was able to win.
How far Into the GSL do you want to go this season?
As I prepared for this GSL qualifier, I began to feel some regret about being knocked out of the previous one. This season, the Code S semifinalists get to go to Las Vegas, so I felt a lot of regrets. I have a craving to play on a huge stage, whether at a foreign event or at a final, so I plan to work hard in the future.
Please tell us anything more that you may have to say.
First of all, I'm thankful to INnoVation for giving me advice. Also, I did a lot of preparation during the rainy season and will work hard in order to show you some good play, so please cheer for me.
First, please tell us your thoughts on entering Code A of the GSL for the first time.
Since I was eliminated from the OSL, this is my first tournament in a long while. Because of that, I felt a bit anxious, but quickly came to my senses and was able to reach Code A.
How did you prepare before the qualifiers?
I mainly practiced on ladder, but received help from my teammates for the map Whirlwind.
Were there any matches today that you would consider to be a hump?
My match with Salmosa was the biggest hump. I began with a loss during the first set; Salmosa's late game is very good. After losing, I resolved to hold myself together and concentrate while playing, and I think that that was what let me win.
You played matches against every race. Wasn't it difficult?
There wasn't anything any particularly difficult. I did have trouble during the first game because my hands hadn't loosened up yet and I wasn't able to play as I wanted to. Luckily, I was able to win because my opponent was an amateur.
You must be dissatisfied with the present state of PvZ.
Zerg is overpowered. If you enter the late game and are faced with an Infestor-Brood Lord composition, there is no way to turn things around. To win, you have to play perfectly without making any mistakes, so it's too difficult.
This is your first time in the GSL. What are your goals? What would you consider your obstacles this season?
My goal is naturally to advance to Code S, but I feel that Zerg players will be a stumbling block. I'm fine with Protosses and Terrans. That doesn't mean that I'll put off practicing my PvT or PvP, though (laughs).
Please tell us anything more that you might have to say.
BisAnG is participating alongside me at the morning qualifiers. Some of my teammates will be playing during the afternoon qualifiers and tomorrow's, too, so I hope that we're able to advance together. I would like them to make sure that they come up to Code A.
Please tell us your thoughts on reaching Code A for the first time.
This is my first time breaking through a qualifier since I started SC2. I don't know whether that's the reason why, but I feel refreshed. I've been practicing the game very hard nowadays, and I can feel my skill growing, but it's not enough yet.
Your bracket didn't look very difficult.
I was expecting Ryul2 to come up, but he lost to the playing coach, Choya. I've always have had confidence in my PvP, so I beat him without too much trouble.
You received a lot of attention after becoming an OSL champion, but you were knocked out of the qualifiers last season.
I feel no regrets about losing during last season's qualifiers. I wasn't very good at the time, so my expectations weren't high. When I began practicing afterwards, I felt my skill level rising, and I think it'll keep going up if I continue to work at it.
Recently, some KeSPA players have gone to MLG and other events outside of Korea.
The MvP Invitational was my chance. Unfortunately, I was one spot away from advancing to MLG, but I'm just happy that I was able to play matches against players whom I haven't been able to meet before. Foreign players have a different style from Korean ones, which was very helpful to me. I want to participate in as many events like MvP as possible.
If you get the opportunity, would you like to try going to foreign events?
SC2 is a new challenge for me. There are many new things in SC2 that are different from BW. I'm beginning to develop a new passion that I didn't feel while playing BW. It's great that Korean players now get the opportunity to go abroad and experience many new things, and I want to attend foreign events if possible, too.
What would you consider to be the most difficult obstacle for you this season?
No matter whom I face, it's going to be difficult. In SC2, I'm no different than a rookie. I'm planning to do my best once my opponents are decided.
There have been a rising number of complaints about Zerg lately. What are your personal thoughts on this?
To be honest, I thought that Zerg was a strong race since I began. The more Infestors you have, the greater in-game advantage you can get. It's very different from BW's Queen: it's a spellcaster unit, but it's very strong on the battlefield. It is a deeply overpowered unit. Maybe if Zerg only had Infestors, I wouldn't know, but there is no answer to them when they are combined with Brood Lords. Facing Infested Terrans is also difficult because they are attacking units but cost no supply.
Please tell us anything more that you may have to say.
There has been a lot of talk about KeSPA players' level of talent since the OSL group nominations until now. I was a champion in the OSL, and if a champion loses his nerve when starting SC2, it'll have a negative effect on all of the other former BW players, so I want to tell my teammates who are waiting to play in the remaining qualifiers to do their best in order to break through.
This is your first time returning to Code A in a long while. Please tell us your thoughts on the matter.
I've made it through both the OSL and MLG qualifiers, but this really is my first time in the GSL in a while. During that period, I felt like my skill level wasn't enough, even though I worked hard. I feel great that I was able to advance today.
You faced all three races. Were there any matches that you found difficult?
At the Round of 4, I faced YugiOh, a player whom I'm friends with. He's always been a very good player, but he looked anxious when I faced him. I would like YugiOh to stay strong so that we can go to IEM Singapore together.
You also had to go to MLG, so how did you prepare?
Because of MLG, I didn't have much time. When I returned to Korea, I only had three days until the qualifiers. Before, I would fall out even when I prepared thoroughly, so I came today with a more relaxed mindset. I think that that might have let me get through the qualifiers today.
You are still teamless. Has it been hard on you? What are your future plans regarding joining a team?
Now that I'm teamless, I unfortunately haven't been able to play in the team leagues that I've always enjoyed. Having to manage my schedule by myself is also difficult, and it's inevitable that it will interfere with practice. There are some teams that I'm talking with, but I don't know how things will turn out yet.
This is your first GSL in a long time, so what are your goals?
It's been a long time since I've been able to stand on the GSL stage, so I don't want to be knocked out in two games and go back to the qualifiers. I want to play five games at a minimum.
What would you consider to be the greatest stumbling block to your personal goals?
It'll probably be Zerg. I've always whined about Zerg on social networking services, and I would like it if other players joined me. Zerg is ridiculous. Other players have also said that Zerg is difficult to play against, but none of them have spoken out against Zerg during interviews. I'm mortified because I feel as if I'm the only one doing so.
Please tell us anything more you would like to say.
This is my first GSL entrance and interview in a long time. There are many people whom I should mention in this interview, but I can't think of anyone at the moment, so please understand. I want to thank my Skype Fam for always practicing with and cheering for me, as well as my parents at home for cheering me on. I had a fun time at this MLG, and I would like to try it again. I also want to tell Hwanni-hyung that I'm very grateful to him for taking good care of me. Ggod-hyung is studying for exams, so I hope he sees my interview and stays strong. I hope that LosirA makes it through the qualifiers tomorrow.
This is your first time in Code A. Please begin by telling us your thoughts.
I still can't believe it. I came in with a relaxed mindset because I felt no hope of getting through the qualifiers, but now that I've gotten through, I feel dazed but happy.
You had to play all of your matches to advance, with no walkovers. How were your games?
There weren't any especially difficult games. I didn't play as well as I wanted due to nerves, but I otherwise had no problems. Overall, it was okay.
How did you prepare for the qualifiers?
I mostly practiced my fundamentals on ladder. Since this could be the last Wings of Liberty qualifier, I tried to maintain my bodily condition as well as I could. Unfortunately, though, it was ruined when I woke up at dawn because of neck pain. I practiced a lot for the qualifiers.
Your team seemed to be on a sharp rise but has settled recently.
HyuN-hyung and Symbol-hyung, as well as the youngest players, are very good in the practice room. Personally, I think that the hyungs are a bit short on confidence, so they look like they're on a slowdown despite being extremely strong. We're practicing really hard, so we will be able to look forward to this season.
Many of the players living alongside the TSL Zerg aces have appeared to be downtrodden. How do you feel personally?
I don't have any big problems myself. There are four players among the Zergs on our team who are particularly good. If you can just keep up a 50% win rate against those hyungs during practice, you begin to develop confidence that you won't lose. You don't feel crushed when you lose, and you become more confident whenever you win a game against them.
So what is your win rate?
My win rate used to be good, but the hyungs have become much better, so it hasn't been as high recently (laughs).
Please enlighten us about your goals.
I'm thinking that I should work hard in order to make it into Code S. I won't reveal which one, but there is a certain matchup that I dislike. As long as that matchup never happens, I have confidence that I will reach Code S. I think that an opportunity to enter Code S could come as long as I practice hard.
Do you have anything more to say?
I hope my teammates work hard today in the qualifiers to achieve good results. It could have been because my mentality hasn't been so strong lately, but Polt-hyung, HyuN-hyung, and Revival-hyung gave me lots of advice, which I think is what let me advance through the qualifiers. I want to thank them. Though I may be a rookie, please look forward to my matches in the future.
Please tell us your thoughts on making it into Code A for the first time.
I really wanted to rise up to the GSL stage, so I'm happy that I was able to advance. Every match I played today went to the final game, so it was difficult. I got very nervous.
Why were you nervous?
This was my first qualifier in a long time, and my results haven't been good since I switched to SC2, either. Also, I felt pressure to accomplish something, so I practiced a lot recently and felt a rapid rise in my skill level. My high expectations of myself made me nervous.
What did you focus on while practicing for the qualifiers?
I prepared two strategies for each race. I luckily only had to play one player for each race today, and that's why I was able to win.
Could you tell us which matches were difficult for you?
All three were hard, but if I had to pick one, it would be the final match. I handed the first set over to my opponent, then had to play on Whirlwind, which is a bad map for Terran. The final match was the greatest obstacle.
You've finally successfully made it to Code A. You must also have heading to Code S in mind.
My goal is Code S. I felt many deficiencies in my play as I played in the qualifiers today. If I can rectify those areas, I think I can reach Code S.
You played many matches through the MvP Invitational. Before, you would always play against KeSPA players, but you faced non-KeSPA players during MvP. Was this a help to you?
There were an enormous number of matches in the tournament. There were games that went well for me and ones where I couldn't concentrate. After losing four or five times, I was unable to reach the top 8 and make it to the playoffs. It's unfortunate, but I felt confident that as long as I worked slightly harder, I could pull things off. I got many opportunities to play against a variety of players and witnessed a great number of styles. KeSPA players have a stubborn tendency to stick to standard styles, but non-KeSPA players use more freestyle play. I'm looking forward to MvP in the future.
What would you call your largest stumbling block in Code A?
Who my opponent is doesn't matter to me. It's just important that I prepare properly and don't become nervous. I've already prepared hard, and I don't want to fall out easily.
Did these qualifiers feel different from those of the OSL?
The OSL is easy to remain in once you break through the qualifiers. The OSL system makes it hard to drop out once you're in, but the GSL is a league where only the players who practice thoroughly are able to achieve results. I feel that there are pros and cons for each system.
Aside from Rain, many of the KeSPA players who did well before have faltered recently.
After transitioning to SC2, both Bisu-hyung and I went into a huge slump. Even as late as last week, I didn't want to play the game. But after taking a vacation to my hometown of Busan to cool my head and organize my thoughts, I was able to achieve good results today. Now that I'm out of my slump, the fans don't need to worry about me anymore.
Please tell us anything more that you have to say.
I've always been a player who pays attention to what the community says. There are many fans who want to watch my games, so I got the feeling that I had rested too long and wanted to begin playing in broadcasted matches soon. I'm happy about entering Code A, and I will do my best to show good form in SC2, too.
We would like to hear your thoughts on advancing to Code A.
Before I checked my bracket, I felt that as long as I didn't have to face any Zergs, I would be able to advance. Zenio was the only Zerg player in my group, and because he lost to Jaehoon, I was luckily able to enter Code A without playing a single TvZ.
Have you always had trouble against Zerg?
Zerg is far too strong. If two players of a similar skill level face each other, as long as neither of them make mistakes, the Zerg will be at a substantial advantage.
How did you prepare for today's matches?
I feel that the preliminaries are a battle of fundamentals, so I didn't do any special practice. I primarily prepared by practicing on ladder.
What are your goals for this season?
I have always felt burdened after my GSL victory, and I would always play safely whenever I lost the first set of a match. I feel like I haven't been able to show off my skill as I used to, so I'm clearing out my mind and focusing on returning to the basics during practice.
When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
Do you have any last words?
The OSL qualifiers are beginning soon, so I hope that the players who dropped out of today's preliminaries work hard and break through the OSL qualifiers. When I talked with Choya today, he sounded like he wanted to retire [as a player]. I would like it if he gave up on Wings of Liberty and looked forward to making a comeback with Heart of the Swarm (laughs).
Please tell us your thoughts on making into Code A for the first time.
I haven't been able to pass through the qualifiers for two years, so I'm very glad that I advanced today.
You made it to the final round without a single walkover.
When I played today, my PvZs were my most difficult games. I couldn't think of good ways to win, so I often resorted to Immortal all-ins.
You've told us that you have trouble in PvZ, but you faced another Zerg in the Round of 4.
During the semifinals, I won easily by using another Immortal rush, then attempting to construct a hidden expansion during the set afterwards.
Back when you were in ZeNEX, did you grow your skills by practicing with Life?
Even back then, the skill difference between Life and myself was significant. The difference was so large that I was too embarrassed to ask him to play practice games with me.
There are many Zergs taking up spots in the GSL due to how strong the race is at the moment, so your goals may be different this season. What are they?
I would like to rise up high, but for now, my goal is to reach the Up & Downs and enter Code S using my skill.
Do you have any last words?
I've only showed disappointing performances to Coach Yun for so long, so I'm glad that I was able to repay his kindness by making it to Code A like this. Balloon is a friend of mine who is very skilled at the game, but he hasn't been able to find a team yet. I hope that he is able to find a team that is good for him soon. Finally, I want to send my thanks to my parents.
Please tell us your thoughts on advancing to Code A.
Back in Season 3, I reached Code A through the preliminaries but unfortunately lost to JYP. I'm in a great mood because I feel like I now have an opportunity to show a proper performance in broadcasted games.
How did you prepare for today's qualifiers?
I didn't make any special preparations, mostly practicing on ladder and focusing on image training.
Were there any difficult matches for you today?
During my first match at the Round of 16, I went for a 6 Pool, but my opponent went for a proxy 2 Gate. I was at such a build order disadvantage that I lost without even being able to resist. At the moment that I lost that game, I got very nervous because I was worried about being knocked out so early without being able to do anything.
There has been a lot of talk that Zerg has been strong lately.
They say that they can't play the game because of Infestors, but there is no alternative for a Zerg player. I would like them to know that aside from the Infestor, the units that Zerg has aren't very strong.
Recently, Life, a fellow Zerg, has won both the GSL and MLG. Was this an inspiration for you?
Life may be a Zerg player like me, but the differences in the way he plays made me wonder whether I'm playing Zerg properly. I've tried emulating Life's play style but failed. No matter how much effort I put in, it wasn't easy to follow his aggressive style, so I plan to stick to my own.
Do you think that Miya style can take you all the way to a victory?
I think it'll be possible as long as I improve my ZvZ. I personally think that ZvZ is my weakest matchup; even back in my BW semi-pro days, my ZvZ record was bad enough to make me frustrated. Aside from that, my win rates in my other matchups are on the good side.
What are your goals for this season?
I've always often made use of distinctive builds, so even though I'm not Life, I want to show people an impactful performance.
SlayerS has disbanded recently. Have you found a new team?
My new team has nearly been decided. We're still in the middle of discussions, but I am almost certain of it.
Do you have any last words?
During today's preliminaries, because I haven't joined a team yet, I wore normal clothing instead of a uniform. My girlfriend picked them out for me, and it feels like good luck was woven into them. When I had a private talk with Woongjin's ZerO, he was incredibly confident about playing in the qualifiers, so I'm looking forward to his interview tomorrow. Although SlayerS has disbanded, I hope that when I play against my former teammates in broadcasted matches in the future, we can show off some good games. Also, Cella gave me something to drink and cheered me on during my games, and I feel that I was able to win thanks to him.
This is your first time in Code A. How do you feel?
All I can say is that I feel happy.
How did you prepare for today's matches?
Last week, I prepared for SlayerS's final GSTL match, then spent the rest of my time practicing on ladder.
You won all of your other matches 2-0, then dropped a set to Lucky.
Lucky likes to use greedy play in the early game. I didn't anticipate it and was surprised when I finally scouted it.
Did you have any big trouble with your other matches?
I could have lost 0-2 to Snow at the Round of 8, but I clenched my teeth and barely won.
Today, you participated in the qualifiers while wearing an SK Telecom uniform. Have you transferred completely?
The contract hasn't been finalized, so I'm currently in trainee status.
What is the team house like?
Everyone there is treating me well. All of the people there are very friendly.
What would you call your greatest stumbling block or hump?
If I happen to reach Code S, I want to avoid a Protoss in my first match. Even today, I focused on practicing my ZvP but found out that there were almost no Protoss players in my group once I arrived.
Do you have any last words?
I haven't had an opportunity to give an interview while I was at SlayerS, so I want to use this space to send my thanks to Cella. I didn't know SC2 well, but I was able to rise up to Code A with the help of my coach from SlayerS.
When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
On November 11 2012 14:18 EnumaAvalon wrote: Cella and Dark to T1? Wow!
i don't know about cella, maybe he was just there to help out his former team's rookies one last time.
It wouldn't surprise me if he did end up there. There was a quote somewhere that BoxeR was pulling strings to send Cella there while the team was dieing, but he refused to go because he didn't want to leave his players. To the point that he wanted to help them no matter what, even if it meant not being paid for it.
I suspect he'll get picked up by someone and be fine. You don't really go from winning best coach and being constantly thanked in interviews to fading into obscurity unless you want to.
On November 11 2012 14:18 EnumaAvalon wrote: Cella and Dark to T1? Wow!
i don't know about cella, maybe he was just there to help out his former team's rookies one last time.
It wouldn't surprise me if he did end up there. There was a quote somewhere that BoxeR was pulling strings to send Cella there while the team was dieing, but he refused to go because he didn't want to leave his players. To the point that he wanted to help them no matter what, even if it meant not being paid for it.
I suspect he'll get picked up by someone and be fine. You don't really go from winning best coach and being constantly thanked in interviews to fading into obscurity unless you want to.
Agreed. I bet every KeSPA team would more than happily take Cella on with a salary. The bigger eSF teams are also probably trying to get him, such as IM and ST. Cella is one of the most caring, and best coaches in SC2. He'll be fine.
Although I do kind of hope he goes to SKT T1, just feels like he should stick with Boxer to me. /shrug
On November 11 2012 15:29 silent_owl wrote: Oh my God... I literally broke into tears when I saw that Fantasy AND Jangbi advanced.
The Kespa invasion is slowly but surely taking place. Jangbi and Fantasy to Code S! DRG and company better make sure they don't slack off now.
Looking forward to better games and a higher level competition across the board.
I thought this is code A?
It is.
Edit: I was implying that I'm sure SOME Kespa players would advance to Code S this season. Still, that means that the current Code S players will have more competition.
On November 11 2012 15:29 silent_owl wrote: Oh my God... I literally broke into tears when I saw that Fantasy AND Jangbi advanced.
The Kespa invasion is slowly but surely taking place. Jangbi and Fantasy to Code S! DRG and company better make sure they don't slack off now.
Looking forward to better games and a higher level competition across the board.
there's less kespa quals this season than last i think (last was 10/21, this season is currently 5/16)
Really? Well, they kind of dominated Day 1 though. I can see that it's only JD (I think) who's qualified in Day 2.
Any news on the afternoon sessions?
Day 1 was actually pretty even. Jangbi, Fantasy, Flying, hyvaa.
Yeah, sorry about that. Reacted just because I saw Fantasy and Jangbi advancing. Well, either way, I'm glad they're getting better. Hopefully they can find success in SC2 that rivals their own skill in BW.
It was pretty sad reading that Fantasy wanted to stop SC2 because of his huge slump.
Happy to see the newer Slayers players doing well even though they just lost their team. It was a kind gesture to let them have their day in the booth during GSTL even though it seems many of them are making it in so they will get to play again. I just hope Yugioh finds a team and gets back into Code A. He has some of the best control, if he could bring his macro up to par he would be a terrifying player. He Macgyvers games into wins that no one else could.
I hope Cella gets a team that he can coach. He seems to be incredibly good at coaching, especially when he pulled off 2 GSTLs in a row over a year ago. The fact that one of his ex-players dedicated an entire interview to him shows how important he was to his team.
Also MANZENITH
Edit: The fact that two prospects Cella mentored got into Code A in the same season will also look good on his resume for teams looking at him. You can't say the guy doesn't have results. Plus he has a metric ton of foreign support.
On November 11 2012 16:17 Ben... wrote: Happy to see the newer Slayers players doing well even though they just lost their team. It was a kind gesture to let them have their day in the booth during GSTL even though it seems many of them are making it in so they will get to play again. I just hope Yugioh finds a team and gets back into Code A. He has some of the best control, if he could bring his macro up to par he would be a terrifying player. He Macgyvers games into wins that no one else could.
I hope Cella gets a team that he can coach. He seems to be incredibly good at coaching, especially when he pulled off 2 GSTLs in a row over a year ago. The fact that one of his ex-players dedicated an entire interview to him shows how important he was to his team.
Also MANZENITH
Edit: The fact that two prospects Cella mentored got into Code A in the same season will also look good on his resume for teams looking at him. You can't say the guy doesn't have results. Plus he has a metric ton of foreign support.
Same view. Cella is a good coach and deserves a good team to hone his skill as a coach and get paid doing it.
When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
This makes me so sad to read D;
Some day, Jjakji, some day...
He's still one of my favorite terrans, His sets against Leenock in the finals I still sometimes watch. It sucks he hasn't got the opportunities other players have.
After transitioning to SC2, both Bisu-hyung and I went into a huge slump. Even as late as last week, I didn't want to play the game.
Bisu D:.... Maybe you should just play Terran in the end :{
So I have my chrome browser automatically try to translate korean pages to english.. and for Jaedong's interview I see: " [GSL Qualifiers] Jaedong for sexual stress was " [1] " -_-;.
When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
It will be interesting to hear Yonghwa's interview after finally making it. He's the last IM protoss to get code A despite being the most hyped from Artosis initially (probably why :p). His teammate Seed pretty much got code A before him, got code S on his first try, then won a championship after two seasons of being there, ouch.
On November 11 2012 13:19 wozzot wrote: When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
Poor Jjakji never getting the credit he deserves for being a Code S champion.
On November 11 2012 13:19 wozzot wrote: When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
Poor Jjakji never getting the credit he deserves for being a Code S champion.
While it's true he did a REALLY poor job backing it up though, so can't really blame anyone else.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Balance has always been about the top level of play (Code S). That is why foreign terrans has always suffer because the game is balanced for the top korean terrans.
On November 11 2012 13:19 wozzot wrote: When you see your fellow players travel to foreign events or receive a salary, don't you feel some detachment?
Since I started, I have only played in a single overseas event. I thought I would receive a lot of invitations if I became a champion, but that wasn't the case (laughs). I didn't understand because I believed that you can earn a salary or participate in foreign events supported by skill alone.
Poor Jjakji never getting the credit he deserves for being a Code S champion.
While it's true he did a REALLY poor job backing it up though, so can't really blame anyone else.
Get off his back. His situation is a lot different then most champions.
And its not like Life was able to even get into code S on Zenex, a similar situation to jjakji.
I hope he finds a good team that can send him to foreigner events
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
If you took 5 seconds to look at the bracket you'd see less Z signed up. Those who signed up, exclude all the forfeits, did really well
Very cool interviews, especially the former SlayerS player, its good to see that most of them are getting new teams. Thank you very much for translating !
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Balance has always been about the top level of play (Code S). That is why foreign terrans has always suffer because the game is balanced for the top korean terrans.
The best of best protosses also complain they can barely beat zerg.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Balance has always been about the top level of play (Code S). That is why foreign terrans has always suffer because the game is balanced for the top korean terrans.
The best of best protosses also complain they can barely beat zerg.
Of course they complain in these interviews because the interviewee always asks if they are frustrated with Zerg. I am sure most pro gamers are frustrated about something in the game and if you ask them about it they will tell you.
Notice how they don't ask Protoss whether they have problems with Terrans. Obviously, these questions are asked because it is a hot topic with the Korean sc2 community as well. As were things like the 1-1-1, etc.
And what about questions regarding who they don't want to face? A lot of the answers have been they don't want to face zergs.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Most people who complain about Zerg are aiming their hatred towards infesters. And most of those people would be happy to have Zerg buffed in other areas to compensate such as hydralisks.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Most people who complain about Zerg are aiming their hatred towards infesters. And most of those people would be happy to have Zerg buffed in other areas to compensate such as hydralisks.
And yet they never mention the last part in any of the "nerf zerg threads" Let's be honest, most whiners want infestors to be useless and zergs to vanish completely... Proof? just read the rock thread above this.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally: 9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Most people who complain about Zerg are aiming their hatred towards infesters. And most of those people would be happy to have Zerg buffed in other areas to compensate such as hydralisks.
And yet they never mention the last part in any of the "nerf zerg threads" Let's be honest, most whiners want infestors to be useless and zergs to vanish completely... Proof? just read the rock thread above this.
You are being ridiculous. There'd need to be a whole lot of nerfing going on for the Infestor to be useless. If you can't recognize that Zerg is the strongest race atm or at least too strong in ZvT, then you need to watch more SC2.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
Except action effort and poor zero ._. (yea i know i go by name only)
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Balance should never be determined by the race distribution. Too many variables.
On November 12 2012 04:30 Kamwah wrote: T_T No Nestea interview?
That's a day 2 interview you're looking for in the day 1 interview thread... SeeKeR will have the day 2 interviews translated by the end of the day if what Dodgin said last night in the Qualifier thread is correct.
On November 12 2012 04:30 Kamwah wrote: T_T No Nestea interview?
That's a day 2 interview you're looking for in the day 1 interview thread... SeeKeR will have the day 2 interviews translated by the end of the day if what Dodgin said last night in the Qualifier thread is correct.
Thanks! XD
Just assumed they'd all be in the same thread >.< AkA Didn't read.
On November 12 2012 04:30 Kamwah wrote: T_T No Nestea interview?
That's a day 2 interview you're looking for in the day 1 interview thread... SeeKeR will have the day 2 interviews translated by the end of the day if what Dodgin said last night in the Qualifier thread is correct.
Thanks! XD
Just assumed they'd all be in the same thread >.< AkA Didn't read.
Just have to wait for SeeKeR to get home... No time frame announced, we just know he was out of town and will be home today... ^___^''
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Yup that's it. For as long as zerg has more then 2-3 people qualifying/making it far in GSL's they are imba. Now if it were back in the day when it was 2 zergs in the ro32 GSL and barely any qualifying for code A people would be saying zerg was balanced.
They are just still used to when they got free wins vs zerg .
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
Are you honestly saying there are no new zergs with talent except that ones that are already in GSL? Cause that is a very ignorant statement.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
Are you honestly saying there are no new zergs with talent except that ones that are already in GSL? Cause that is a very ignorant statement.
Rules of the Internet ignorents = No major spotlight = no skill.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
well zerg is underpresented, but zerg is also the least played race. Terran is the most played race, so one would expect an overrepsentation. SLowly, however terrans have dropped out of grandmaster, and I expect that the ladder is a lead effect on the GSL.
On November 12 2012 00:05 sitromit wrote: You'd think with all the balance whining that's going on everywhere, Zergs would dominate the qualifiers. Final tally:
9 Protoss, 6 Terran, 7 Zerg, seems balanced to me.
But maybe people are missing those days when 2 Terrans would qualify for every Zerg that made it.
Except, all the good Zerg players are already in GSL, most of them in Code S, no less.
well zerg is underpresented, but zerg is also the least played race. Terran is the most played race, so one would expect an overrepsentation. SLowly, however terrans have dropped out of grandmaster, and I expect that the ladder is a lead effect on the GSL.
On Korean pro teams zerg actually has the most players. It's 71P 68T 79Z. That is all GSTL and Kespa teams.
EPT
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) Cella is a great coach. I hope a KeSPA team gets him 
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