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[Interview] Code S RO8 Day 1 2012 GSL Season 5

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wozzot
Profile Joined July 2012
United States1227 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 15:24:41
November 20 2012 12:59 GMT
#1
(Z)TSL_HyuN

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Source: This Is Game

You've reached the Code S Round of 4 for the first time.

Even though practice was difficult, I prepared thoroughly. I'm very happy that I've achieved such a good result with my 3-1 victory.

You appeared to have anticipated Creator's actions during the third set.

I predicted that Creator would head for Stargate tech in the third set and prepared my upgrades in advance. I thought at first that he would go for an attack, so I built a great number of Spine Crawlers without producing an army, but the attack that I expected didn't come. I was shaken because my economy was weakened, but I had strong upgrades, so I decided to continue playing the game out. Because I had originally prepared to defend against a single blow but the game didn't proceed as I had anticipated, I was at a disadvantage, but Creator made a mistake during the big 12 o'clock engagement, allowing me to take a large victory and win the game.

In the fourth set, you saw a 7 Warp Gate rush coming and won by counterattacking.

I had anticipated that Creator would go for a Phoenix all-in during the fourth set. Since I already had a quick expansion up and was prepared for an attack, I was placed in a situation from which I couldn't lose.

You've showed a lot of confidence during past interviews.

I think that Creator is one of the top three out of all of the Protoss players. I was very worried because both his timings and upgrades are quicker than those of other Protosses. I was also nervous after watching Creator defeat foreigner Zergs at the BWC, but I clenched my teeth and made preparations for the sake of making it to the semifinals.

Although it has been a while since you've transferred over to StarCraft II, your results haven't been so good during that time.

It hasn't even been a year since I moved over, but I was overconfident about my skills even before then. Now that I think about it, the problem was that I grew conceited despite my skill level not matching up. But I know where I stand now in terms of skill, and I'm working on throwing away my bad habits and patching up my weaknesses. I think I performed well because the consideration I'm giving to those aspects of my play.

People have talked about your reaching over 600 APM during games.

I've always been on the quick side, but I think my APM rises so sharply because of the tension of playing in tournaments.

Whom do you want to meet in the Round of 4?

Because I'm acquainted with both of my potential opponents, I'm not looking forward to either player in particular. Whichever player advances, I feel that I'll have to prepare for the appropriate matchup and show a good performance. I would personally prefer to face a Zerg, but I would like a Terran to advance for the sake of entertainment.

Please tell us about any matchups that you feel especially confident or unsure about.

I've always felt assured about my matchup versus Protoss. I've also mentioned this in previous interviews, but I have confidence that I won't lose to any Protoss, and I feel proud of my skill in ZvP. As for the matchup I feel weakest in, it alternates between ZvZ and ZvT. It constantly changes based on how well I do in practice matches.

People see you as a likely Royal Roader candidate.

Now that I'm in the Round of 4, I feel very ambitious. I'll be playing in the semifinals at Las Vegas, and I feel that the results will depend on how well I adapt to the Vegas atmosphere. I don't know whether it's because of Fight Club, but I'm looking forward to the IPL, too, because it feels like I'm at home there.

You'll not only have to play in the GSL in Las Vegas, but also the IPL. Dealing with both tournaments is going to be difficult.

I'm confident that my endurance can stand up to it. I think that it's better that I play through everything quickly than have to wait impatiently.

You must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.

If you manage to take the GSL, you will become the oldest of Royal Roaders.

I think I'll be glad just knowing that I managed to win, especially since there's only one chance in life to become a Royal Roader.

Do you have any last words?

Since I'm playing in both the GSL and IPL, I would like the fans to cheer for me a lot. I'm really looking forward to those events. Because I feel as if I broke through a personal barrier today, I feel an urge to win at the big leagues. I want to thank my team's Cyrano, STSquirtle, SK.MC, EG.JYP, FXOTear, LG-IMYongHwa, and Woongjin's BisAnG for helping me with practice. I'll have to buy something tasty to eat for my younger teammates today. I'm thankful to Sky Digital for sponsoring my team. Finally, since the weather has gotten very chilly lately, please take care not to catch a cold.



(T)Axiom_Ryung

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Source: This Is Game

This is your first time in the Code S Round of 4. How do you feel?

Reaching the semifinals looks easy when other people do it, but when I had to play myself, it was very difficult. It's been nearly two years since my debut, so it feels like I'm being rewarded for my persistence.

Your opponent was MarineKing. How did you prepare once your match was announced?

I'm confident in my TvT, but I was worried about the strategies that MarineKing would use. I practiced with the mindset of someone preparing for PvP: I was aiming for a minimum win rate of 60%, and I prepared strategies that would prevent me from dying in the early game even if I faced MarineKing.

You kept producing Marines starting from the early game during your match today. Did you do this in order to defend against MarineKing's early game harassment?

I could have forgone unit production and gone for quick expansions, but I didn't know whether or not my opponent would go on the offensive. I was prepared to spot any attacks, but it was difficult to block them even when I knew they were coming.

We would like to ask you about your loss during the first set. You appeared not to know about MarineKing's Siege Tanks.

I did think about the possibility of Siege Tanks, but I didn't know for sure. I learned too late from his movements, and because my Combat Shield upgrade was late, I was unable to execute a two-pronged attack even after I had secured a favorable position.

In the second set, you took a hard-won victory after a base trade with building lifts.

After my engagement against MarineKing, my opponent had Marauders and two Siege Tanks and was heading for my base. I saw that he wasn't producing any units, so I believed that I would win if I split up my two Command Centers and divided my attention between them.

Your opponent in the semifinals is guaranteed to be a Zerg. Which player would you prefer to face?

I think that playing against Sniper will likely be easier. Both of my possible opponents are skilled Zergs, but I think I'll fare better against Sniper due to his inexperience.

Do you have confidence in your TvZ?

I originally didn't, but I developed confidence in the matchup from the Round of 16 onwards. I think that I could end up losing it again as I focus during practice.

Both the GSL Code S semifinals and finals will be held in Las Vegas.

I think I will probably perform better there. If the IPL atmosphere works well with me, I think I'll be able to win.

In addition to the GSL semifinals, you will also be participating in the IPL Season 5. Don't you think that it will be difficult?

Crank-hyung came together with me to the studio and asked me, "How about focusing on one tournament?" Since I have to feel comfortable to obtain good results, I'm thinking of just heading into both events at once. Maybe you could call it insurance? (laughs)

How much of your skill do you think came out during today's match?

Since MarineKing is an aggressive player by nature, all I ended up doing was keeping on defending his attacks. I don't think I was able to show off even half of my skill level, and I really regret it.

You've been achieving good results since transferring to your new team. Has there been some kind of change?

There have been a lot of changes to the way I practice and even more for me personally. I think the freedom to do what I want, when I want is the most positive point for me.

What aspects have changed for the better for you [since your switch]?

So far, I think I'm the one who put in the greatest amount of time practicing, but I've also paid a lot of attention to things outside the game. I've focused a lot on reading books and performing image training. Before, I would have to sit in front of the PC even during break time, so this arrangement is working out well for me.

There are no Protosses from the Code S Round of 4 onward. How do you think this will work out for you?

I'm not very good at playing TvP in broadcasted matches. The greatest threat to me is that I'm guaranteed to face a Zerg in the semifinals. If I can win there, I think I can defeat a Zerg in the finals to take the championship, too.

Now that Axiom has signed Miya, your team has players of all three races. Has Miya's inclusion into the team been helpful to you?

After Miya-hyung joined, I began to develop the confidence in my TvZ that I didn't have before. Miya has always been on the talkative side. While I was preparing for the Round of 16, he told me a lot of things that were of no help to me at all, but 10% of what he said to me was very useful. Some people are calling Miya-hyung a Zerg deity, so I think it'll help me greatly if I practice with him at my back.

Please tell us about your determination regarding the IPL Season 5 and the GSL semifinals, as well as anything more that you would like to say.

From the beginning, I was curious about who would make it to the semifinals, and I'm both happy and amazed that I was able to rise up like this. John, Genna, Mike, and the other members of the team staff have been very helpful to me, so I want to send my thanks to them. [T/N: Referring to TotalBiscuit, his wife, and Husky, respectively] I'm also thankful to Crank-hyung, who came with me to the studio today. When I lost the first game, I thought that I would lose 0-3, but I was able to win thanks to Crank-hyung's support. Also, I want to try meeting Genna's son, Orion, when I go to Las Vegas.
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trwkling
Profile Joined September 2011
658 Posts
November 20 2012 13:01 GMT
#2
Thanks woz! Nice seeing Hyun paying homage for his regular monday paycheck
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
November 20 2012 13:01 GMT
#3
spoiling dat fight club event
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Drake
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany6146 Posts
November 20 2012 13:03 GMT
#4
sad in vegas is no p left, now lets hope for bogus and tvz tvz tvz, not wanna have mirrors
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vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
November 20 2012 13:05 GMT
#5
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
November 20 2012 13:07 GMT
#6
Thanks for the translation! :D
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Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
November 20 2012 13:08 GMT
#7
HyuN must've just spoiled one of the coolest thing IPL have ever done, entertainment wise at least.
Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 13:10:51
November 20 2012 13:09 GMT
#8
Yo]u must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.


I was wondering if they would do something related to fight club at IPL5 for Hyun, that sounds like a lot of fun.

Finally, since the weather has gotten very chilly lately, please take care not to catch a cold.


Hyun and Mvp both telling me to not catch a cold, how nice of them.
IBringUFire
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Germany103 Posts
November 20 2012 13:14 GMT
#9
I'm beginning to become more and more of a Hyun fan. Many players around have quick rises only to follow with a short peak-time, a lot of hype, and then start degrading already. Hyun on the other hand has been slowly working his way up, improving results slowly over a longer time period.

Let's hope for once we will have a comparatively new player being able to keep their game up.
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
November 20 2012 13:17 GMT
#10
On November 20 2012 22:05 vthree wrote:
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...

haha he mentioned basically every team ;P
FakeDeath
Profile Joined January 2011
Malaysia6060 Posts
November 20 2012 13:17 GMT
#11
On November 20 2012 22:09 Dodgin wrote:
Show nested quote +
Yo]u must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.


I was wondering if they would do something related to fight club at IPL5 for Hyun, that sounds like a lot of fun.

Show nested quote +
Finally, since the weather has gotten very chilly lately, please take care not to catch a cold.


Hyun and Mvp both telling me to not catch a cold, how nice of them.


I swear this is like the standard thing everybody is saying especially Kespa players.
Soulkey and Rain said it before and DRG mentioned this also.
Play your best
DJHelium
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden13480 Posts
November 20 2012 13:18 GMT
#12
That is a sweet picture, HyuN looking badass (and he is!)

Considering he is on TSL, I'm not that suprised that he wants to face a zerg player. I think the only one stopping HyuN from cruising through this GSL is Leenock though, so he might have to watch out.


Would be awesome to see a player win both GSL and IPL at the same time!
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Wunder
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom2950 Posts
November 20 2012 13:18 GMT
#13
dat spoiler. Thanks for the fast translation ^_^
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
November 20 2012 13:19 GMT
#14
On November 20 2012 22:17 HolydaKing wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:05 vthree wrote:
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...

haha he mentioned basically every team ;P


He whored himself out to all the teams while Creator was busy at BWC, if you're practicing with Yonghwa you're doing it right.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
November 20 2012 13:19 GMT
#15
On November 20 2012 22:17 FakeDeath wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:09 Dodgin wrote:
Yo]u must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.


I was wondering if they would do something related to fight club at IPL5 for Hyun, that sounds like a lot of fun.

Finally, since the weather has gotten very chilly lately, please take care not to catch a cold.


Hyun and Mvp both telling me to not catch a cold, how nice of them.


I swear this is like the standard thing everybody is saying especially Kespa players.
Soulkey and Rain said it before and DRG mentioned this also.

wonder if it's part of the kespa professionalism seminars
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opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
November 20 2012 13:19 GMT
#16
On November 20 2012 22:19 Dodgin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:17 HolydaKing wrote:
On November 20 2012 22:05 vthree wrote:
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...

haha he mentioned basically every team ;P


He whored himself out to all the teams while Creator was busy at BWC, if you're practicing with Yonghwa you're doing it right.

a bit surprised at MC and Tear, since they're both creator's good friends too
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HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
November 20 2012 13:21 GMT
#17
On November 20 2012 22:19 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:19 Dodgin wrote:
On November 20 2012 22:17 HolydaKing wrote:
On November 20 2012 22:05 vthree wrote:
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...

haha he mentioned basically every team ;P


He whored himself out to all the teams while Creator was busy at BWC, if you're practicing with Yonghwa you're doing it right.

a bit surprised at MC and Tear, since they're both creator's good friends too

nah man, MC is no surprise... he was a teammate of Hyun at MBC.
opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
November 20 2012 13:24 GMT
#18
I always wonder about this in the interviews, could someone explain, how does it go about the choice of practice partners in Korea? Why do people train so much with people in other teams? Isn't practicing together the main point if being in a team in the first place? Also, are their teams OK with them helping out their potential competitiors?
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 13:28:13
November 20 2012 13:26 GMT
#19
On November 20 2012 22:24 opisska wrote:
I always wonder about this in the interviews, could someone explain, how does it go about the choice of practice partners in Korea? Why do people train so much with people in other teams? Isn't practicing together the main point if being in a team in the first place? Also, are their teams OK with them helping out their potential competitiors?


I think it really depends on which team it is and the timing, for example LG-IM players usually only thank players from their team in interviews because they have lots of good players from each race who don't travel often. TSL is heavy on Zerg and extremely light on Protoss so Hyun looking outside the team to practice ZvP is not unexpected.

I don't think It's frowned upon to practice with other teams, as long as they return the favor to you. A lot of these players are good friends from old teams or the BW days.
rasers
Profile Joined February 2010
Sweden691 Posts
November 20 2012 13:27 GMT
#20
On November 20 2012 22:19 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:19 Dodgin wrote:
On November 20 2012 22:17 HolydaKing wrote:
On November 20 2012 22:05 vthree wrote:
Wow, pretty good list of practice partners for HyuN...

haha he mentioned basically every team ;P


He whored himself out to all the teams while Creator was busy at BWC, if you're practicing with Yonghwa you're doing it right.

a bit surprised at MC and Tear, since they're both creator's good friends too

and MC played with Hyun in MBC for a long time.
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
November 20 2012 13:51 GMT
#21
Is Hyun going to fight someone for real
ES.Genie
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany1370 Posts
November 20 2012 13:54 GMT
#22
TSL sponsored by Sky Digital?! That's pretty big, isn't it?
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vthree
Profile Joined November 2011
Hong Kong8039 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 14:10:47
November 20 2012 14:08 GMT
#23
On November 20 2012 22:24 opisska wrote:
I always wonder about this in the interviews, could someone explain, how does it go about the choice of practice partners in Korea? Why do people train so much with people in other teams? Isn't practicing together the main point if being in a team in the first place? Also, are their teams OK with them helping out their potential competitiors?


Well, when practicing very specialized builds for a BoX, a lot of players will probably practice in house so the strategy doesn't leak. However, for general practice and learning how to defend against different builds, it is probably good to practice with others. Playing the same players might make you less 'flexible' when dealing with other styles.

As for helping potential competitors, it works both ways so I think players are ok with it. Mvp practices with MKP, MMA, etc and they played a lot against each other. Of course, the most highly regarded players probably has access to more players since everyone else wants to practice with them to improve their skill level. I remember Mvp's interviews where pretty much all the top players were practicing with him. Of course, they expect the favor to be returned down the road. So just by see the number and quality of practice partner for HyuN, it shows that he is really highly regarded by the Korean pros.

Also, I think this is normal practice in Korea and players don't go 'Well, if you are my friend, you shouldn't practice with an opponent I am facing.'. That is why the practice ban on Slayers was such a big deal and frown upon.
Elite_
Profile Joined June 2012
United States4259 Posts
November 20 2012 14:23 GMT
#24
On November 20 2012 21:59 wozzot wrote:
You must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.

HyuN going to have a real fight with Leenock. Screw the bo9 StarCraft match. Boxing fight club at IPL5 gogo!
mikedebo
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada4341 Posts
November 20 2012 14:25 GMT
#25
Why is Hyun trying to grab my boob?
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mikedebo
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada4341 Posts
November 20 2012 14:29 GMT
#26
On November 20 2012 21:59 wozzot wrote:
If you manage to take the GSL, you will become the oldest of Royal Roaders.

I think I'll be glad just knowing that I managed to win, especially since there's only one chance in (Z)Life to become a Royal Roader.


SO PUNNY
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Elite_
Profile Joined June 2012
United States4259 Posts
November 20 2012 15:00 GMT
#27
TB's wife's name is spelled Genna, not Jenna... thought I'd point it out before some big fan gets mad... ~_~
wozzot
Profile Joined July 2012
United States1227 Posts
November 20 2012 15:04 GMT
#28
On November 21 2012 00:00 Elite_ wrote:
TB's wife's name is spelled Genna, not Jenna... thought I'd point it out before some big fan gets mad... ~_~

whoops. fixed
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Hall0wed
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States8486 Posts
November 20 2012 15:08 GMT
#29
You heard it here first, Miya is the next Nestea.
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poorcloud
Profile Joined April 2011
Singapore2748 Posts
November 20 2012 15:09 GMT
#30
Ryungs description of miya's advice was pretty hilarious imo
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
November 20 2012 15:13 GMT
#31
On November 20 2012 22:54 ES.Genie wrote:
TSL sponsored by Sky Digital?! That's pretty big, isn't it?

Hopefully it's not a minor sponsor, TSL getting a major sponsor would be great. We don't know how much they help them, no matter how big the company. Could be great though, and anyway, every sponsor is good. So grats TSL!

On November 21 2012 00:09 poorcloud wrote:
Ryungs description of miya's advice was pretty hilarious imo

Yes, indeed, i like it a lot as well.
Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
November 20 2012 15:15 GMT
#32
Now that Axiom has signed Miya, your team has players of all three races. Has Miya's inclusion into the team been helpful to you?

After Miya-hyung joined, I began to develop the confidence in my TvZ that I didn't have before. Miya has always been on the talkative side. While I was preparing for the Round of 16, he told me a lot of things that were of no help to me at all, but 10% of what he said to me was very useful. Some people are calling Miya-hyung a Zerg deity, so I think it'll help me greatly if I practice with him at my back.


Lol, I can just imagine Miya blabbering.

And so it was Crank who went with Ryung today, awesome. I was wondering a bit when I saw him celebrate the victory who the mysterious hugger was. Good guy Crank.
snorlax1
Profile Joined April 2011
Singapore233 Posts
November 20 2012 15:21 GMT
#33
Thanks for the translation. Go win this GSL, Ryung
Otolia
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
France5805 Posts
November 20 2012 15:28 GMT
#34
On November 20 2012 22:54 ES.Genie wrote:
TSL sponsored by Sky Digital?! That's pretty big, isn't it?

Well it's a sponsor but that's not the Sky Digital you know of. It's a small Korean electronic company (Source)
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
November 20 2012 15:28 GMT
#35
Every zerg these days is confident in their ZvP! :D
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GhoSt[shield]
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada2131 Posts
November 20 2012 15:31 GMT
#36

You must have a desire to win the IPL as well as the GSL.

Since I'm being asked about my boxing glove and clothing sizes, I think there's also going to be an event related to Fight Club, so I'm looking forward to going to Vegas even more. I think that it's possible for me to take the IPL championship, too, as long as I don't become anxious and mess up my games. As I play more and more Best of X matches, I'm growing more confident that I won't lose to anyone.

Hyun vs real-life boxers anyone??? :D
Nimic
Profile Joined September 2010
Norway1360 Posts
November 20 2012 15:34 GMT
#37
So... anyone else desperately want to hear what TB casting in Korean would sound like?
Koesader
Profile Joined April 2012
Netherlands424 Posts
November 20 2012 15:45 GMT
#38
IPL ran out of SC2 players, now they're sending Brad Pitt
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SHOOG
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1639 Posts
November 20 2012 15:49 GMT
#39
So happy for Ryung!
Rooting for him to win it all!
Kergy
Profile Joined December 2010
Peru2011 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 15:57:22
November 20 2012 15:54 GMT
#40
Oh no I caught a cold :c

Thanks anyways Hyun!
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FnaticPink
Profile Joined May 2011
Denmark324 Posts
November 20 2012 15:55 GMT
#41
What is "Image Training"?
MooMu
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada615 Posts
November 20 2012 16:02 GMT
#42
On November 21 2012 00:54 Kergy wrote:
Oh no I caught a cold :c

Thanks anyways Hyun!


Shame on you. Korean pros will forever be disappointed you didn't take their warnings seriously.
KawaiiRice
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United States2914 Posts
November 20 2012 16:10 GMT
#43
Now that Axiom has signed Miya, your team has players of all three races. Has Miya's inclusion into the team been helpful to you?

After Miya-hyung joined, I began to develop the confidence in my TvZ that I didn't have before. Miya has always been on the talkative side. While I was preparing for the Round of 16, he told me a lot of things that were of no help to me at all, but 10% of what he said to me was very useful. Some people are calling Miya-hyung a Zerg deity, so I think it'll help me greatly if I practice with him at my back.


miya so good
owned me in ladder with his protoss so hard / o \
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LeLfe
Profile Joined February 2011
France3160 Posts
November 20 2012 16:11 GMT
#44
thanks for the translations! quite long interviews today
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masterbreti
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Korea (South)2711 Posts
November 20 2012 16:14 GMT
#45
On November 21 2012 00:13 HolydaKing wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:54 ES.Genie wrote:
TSL sponsored by Sky Digital?! That's pretty big, isn't it?

Hopefully it's not a minor sponsor, TSL getting a major sponsor would be great. We don't know how much they help them, no matter how big the company. Could be great though, and anyway, every sponsor is good. So grats TSL!

Show nested quote +
On November 21 2012 00:09 poorcloud wrote:
Ryungs description of miya's advice was pretty hilarious imo

Yes, indeed, i like it a lot as well.



TSL has been sponsored by Sky Digital since Day 1 from what I know. I have seen Sky Digital Keyboard as far back as 6 months ago carry the TSL players on their boxes. their Nkeyboards are really solid ones too.

here is the link to buy them

http://skyok.co.kr/product.php?code=815
Liquid`Bunny
Profile Joined May 2011
Denmark145 Posts
November 20 2012 16:15 GMT
#46
What is "Image Training"?

I think it's where you work out different game scenarios in your head without actually playing the game.
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S_SienZ
Profile Joined September 2011
1878 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-20 16:19:40
November 20 2012 16:18 GMT
#47
On November 21 2012 00:55 EU.Pink wrote:
What is "Image Training"?

If I'm not mistaken it's playing openers against the AI as much as possible to memorise them / get them super tight.

EDIT: guessing coz there was an interview with MMA saying all he did was image training v the AI when he was demoted out of SlayerS house iirc
opisska
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Poland8852 Posts
November 20 2012 17:08 GMT
#48
On November 20 2012 23:08 vthree wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 20 2012 22:24 opisska wrote:
I always wonder about this in the interviews, could someone explain, how does it go about the choice of practice partners in Korea? Why do people train so much with people in other teams? Isn't practicing together the main point if being in a team in the first place? Also, are their teams OK with them helping out their potential competitiors?


Well, when practicing very specialized builds for a BoX, a lot of players will probably practice in house so the strategy doesn't leak. However, for general practice and learning how to defend against different builds, it is probably good to practice with others. Playing the same players might make you less 'flexible' when dealing with other styles.

As for helping potential competitors, it works both ways so I think players are ok with it. Mvp practices with MKP, MMA, etc and they played a lot against each other. Of course, the most highly regarded players probably has access to more players since everyone else wants to practice with them to improve their skill level. I remember Mvp's interviews where pretty much all the top players were practicing with him. Of course, they expect the favor to be returned down the road. So just by see the number and quality of practice partner for HyuN, it shows that he is really highly regarded by the Korean pros.

Also, I think this is normal practice in Korea and players don't go 'Well, if you are my friend, you shouldn't practice with an opponent I am facing.'. That is why the practice ban on Slayers was such a big deal and frown upon.


Thanks for the thorough explanation, appreciated.
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Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
November 20 2012 17:14 GMT
#49
I'm happy to see Ryung enjoying his new team environnement. TB and Genna really doing things right it seems !

HyuN start to feel like a zerg Mvp to me. =d
Warning people of cold and not losing as soon as it's not bo3 anymore haha.
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Weavel
Profile Joined January 2010
Finland9221 Posts
November 20 2012 17:16 GMT
#50
Is hyun really Royal Roader candidate? I thought he was in code-S before.
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HwangjaeTerran
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Finland5967 Posts
November 20 2012 17:17 GMT
#51
Had to leave at 1-1. I'm not sure if I wanted to see Ryung win more than Marineking lose but I sure am happy now :D
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Whatson
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United States5356 Posts
November 20 2012 17:22 GMT
#52
On November 21 2012 02:16 Weavel wrote:
Is hyun really Royal Roader candidate? I thought he was in code-S before.

He never made it into Code S, even though it was pretty much agreed that he had the ability, only his nerves and i guess overconfidence held him back.
¯\_(シ)_/¯
Incomplet
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United Kingdom1419 Posts
November 20 2012 17:22 GMT
#53
Maaan im so happy for Ryung! 2 more sets and take the championship home!
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Kasaraki
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Denmark7115 Posts
November 20 2012 17:24 GMT
#54
I feel seriously violated by Hyun.
Kazeyonoma
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2912 Posts
November 20 2012 17:30 GMT
#55
sick interviews, thanks for the quick translations!

I now have autographs of both BoxeR and NaDa. I can die happy. Lim Yo Hwan and Lee Yun Yeol FIGHTING forever!
MistSC2
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden583 Posts
November 20 2012 17:32 GMT
#56
Gogo Ryung!! Also thanks for the translations!:D
Maru, TY, Clem <3
Aunvilgod
Profile Joined December 2011
2653 Posts
November 20 2012 17:36 GMT
#57
On November 21 2012 02:24 Kasaraki wrote:
I feel seriously violated by Hyun.


I too am moist.
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Wrathsc2
Profile Joined March 2011
United States2025 Posts
November 20 2012 17:42 GMT
#58
On November 21 2012 00:55 EU.Pink wrote:
What is "Image Training"?


its using your head to train in sc2. u imagine being in a game and imagine ur opponent. this way, u dont think so much about winning *cuz its ur head* but u think about new ways to execute BO and tactics. also, repeating ur BO in ur head so that it will be second nature on the keyboard
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Confuse
Profile Joined October 2009
2238 Posts
November 20 2012 19:59 GMT
#59
What aspects have changed for the better for you [since your switch]?

So far, I think I'm the one who put in the greatest amount of time practicing, but I've also paid a lot of attention to things outside the game. I've focused a lot on reading books and performing image training. Before, I would have to sit in front of the PC even during break time, so this arrangement is working out well for me.

I really, really like this comment. Training can only take you so far. I'm glad the free time is helping Ryung to improve. Hyun sure looks scary but I really wish Ryung could take this whole thing down, I hope ex-slayers can obtain good results.
If we fear what we do not understand, then why is ignorance bliss?
Gorlin
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2753 Posts
November 20 2012 21:34 GMT
#60
On November 21 2012 00:28 Gladiator333 wrote:
Every zerg these days is confident in their ZvP! :D

Hyun has almost always been confident in ZvP.
Godwrath
Profile Joined August 2012
Spain10126 Posts
November 20 2012 22:37 GMT
#61
On November 21 2012 06:34 Gorlin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2012 00:28 Gladiator333 wrote:
Every zerg these days is confident in their ZvP! :D

Hyun has almost always been confident in ZvP.


And with the Hyun fight club thing i am pretty sure he is confident on any match up if it's a BO5+
quirinus
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
Croatia2489 Posts
November 21 2012 00:54 GMT
#62
On November 21 2012 02:42 Wrathsc2 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2012 00:55 EU.Pink wrote:
What is "Image Training"?


its using your head to train in sc2. u imagine being in a game and imagine ur opponent. this way, u dont think so much about winning *cuz its ur head* but u think about new ways to execute BO and tactics. also, repeating ur BO in ur head so that it will be second nature on the keyboard


Yea, it's often used in sports, like imagining the way you're going to do something and repeating it in your head. There was a scientific article on it and it helps. (I know it's obvious, but this is proof.)
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EnumaAvalon
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Philippines3613 Posts
November 21 2012 01:20 GMT
#63
I forget that Husky is a sponsor of Axiom Gaming. ) It would be great promotion and exposure for their players.
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Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12022 Posts
November 21 2012 01:24 GMT
#64
Really glad that Ryung has won since he's always been one of my favourite SC2 Terrans. Also the more surprising thing to me (this'll sound stupid) is that Crank is older than Ryung, I thought it was the other way around o_O
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kabar
Profile Joined November 2010
United States616 Posts
November 21 2012 01:29 GMT
#65
ryung is smart as hell. finals between him and hyun would be my dream scenario at this point.
asongdotnet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States1060 Posts
November 21 2012 01:41 GMT
#66
hyun vs leenock in the upcoming fight club could be a preview of the gsl championship! (and wouldn't it be wild if they met in the ipl5 championship as well?)
Proseat
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Germany5113 Posts
November 21 2012 01:52 GMT
#67
On November 21 2012 10:24 Qikz wrote:
Really glad that Ryung has won since he's always been one of my favourite SC2 Terrans. Also the more surprising thing to me (this'll sound stupid) is that Crank is older than Ryung, I thought it was the other way around o_O

It's only two years difference. But unlike Ryung, CranK has already finished his military service. He did that before joining SlayerS in the fall of 2011.
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Wolfswood
Profile Joined October 2012
United States349 Posts
November 21 2012 02:02 GMT
#68
They're going to make Hyun play in boxing gloves because he's so imba in IPL events.
omnipotence...got to get me some of that
ROOTheognis
Profile Blog Joined January 2006
United States4482 Posts
November 21 2012 02:09 GMT
#69
haha hyun Spoiler =]
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Yorbon
Profile Joined December 2011
Netherlands4272 Posts
November 21 2012 02:12 GMT
#70
wow, great interview by both, especially ryung. :D
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
November 21 2012 04:09 GMT
#71
On November 21 2012 10:41 asongdotnet wrote:
hyun vs leenock in the upcoming fight club could be a preview of the gsl championship! (and wouldn't it be wild if they met in the ipl5 championship as well?)

IPL FC will be after IPL5
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
November 21 2012 04:14 GMT
#72
On November 21 2012 13:09 opterown wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2012 10:41 asongdotnet wrote:
hyun vs leenock in the upcoming fight club could be a preview of the gsl championship! (and wouldn't it be wild if they met in the ipl5 championship as well?)

IPL FC will be after IPL5


maybe they are going to do it at IPL5? Leenock is going.

if the schedule allows it that is.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
November 21 2012 04:16 GMT
#73
On November 21 2012 13:14 Dodgin wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 21 2012 13:09 opterown wrote:
On November 21 2012 10:41 asongdotnet wrote:
hyun vs leenock in the upcoming fight club could be a preview of the gsl championship! (and wouldn't it be wild if they met in the ipl5 championship as well?)

IPL FC will be after IPL5


maybe they are going to do it at IPL5? Leenock is going.

if the schedule allows it that is.

that would be pretty cool, but
suggests it will be after?
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Dodgin
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Canada39254 Posts
November 21 2012 04:27 GMT
#74
It's possible that they changed their plans, Leenock replaced a NA server qualifier according to what they posted here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=382068&currentpage=13#248

So, maybe they made an exception and replaced a NA player with Leenock so they could bring him there and do it live, the timing of the tweet/post lines up pretty well.
asongdotnet
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States1060 Posts
November 21 2012 07:53 GMT
#75
On November 21 2012 13:27 Dodgin wrote:
It's possible that they changed their plans, Leenock replaced a NA server qualifier according to what they posted here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=382068&currentpage=13#248

So, maybe they made an exception and replaced a NA player with Leenock so they could bring him there and do it live, the timing of the tweet/post lines up pretty well.


i guess with whatever they are planning with hyun at ipl5 (boxing gloves?) they didn't want to risk having leenock possibly knocking him out of FC before? would be pretty anticlimactic lol
RaiKageRyu
Profile Joined August 2009
Canada4773 Posts
November 21 2012 08:15 GMT
#76
Commemorative boxing gloves for Hyun's upcoming 15th win.
Someone call down the Thunder?
Laryleprakon
Profile Joined May 2011
New Zealand9496 Posts
November 21 2012 08:19 GMT
#77
Ty for the translations ^_^
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