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Official MMA and Cella announcement here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=383271
Fred "Kaoru" Gau
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Source: This Is Game
Congratulations on your new pickup. Tell us how you feel about recruiting MMA and Cella.
I am so glad that Cella and MMA joined Acer. I went to Korea because of Iron Squid reasons and I was able to visit the SlayerS team house and that's where I got to meet them for the first time. Ever since then, I've always wanted the chance to work with them. SlayerS was my favorite Korean team. Of course, we didn't do any negotiating or business transactions while they were still affiliated with SlayerS. But then I realized I finally got that opportunity that I had been hoping for after SlayerS announced their disbandment. If MMA ever gets to step on a Code S finals stage again, I want to go to Korea and cheer him on.
Why did you choose MMA and Cella?
MMA is one of the most famous Korean players out there. Recently, Acer needed to solidify our roster so we were in need of a brand new player. Currently, Acer is home to really famous players like Scarlett and Nerchio so we couldn't really find anymore overseas players we liked. That's when we decided we wanted MMA. I truly believe that if MMA can just get back in to his old shape, he will become the best player again. I was convinced of this when I saw MMA win the Iron Squid Chapter 1.
As for Cella, we needed someone who could help out our influence in Korea. Cella has a lot of connections and he's very loyal to the teams he's a part of so I saw that recruiting him with MMA would be nothing but positive for us. Cella is also very famous overseas. I truly believe that Cella's fame will be able to greatly help us out in the Korean, Asian, and even the North American scene.
So Cella will be your representative for the Asian scene. Does that mean you are looking to recruit more Asian players?
I guess you could say that. Cella will be a manager for our team and also a coach. He's definitely going to be a great asset for when we want to recruit more Korean players and he'll accompany us whenever we go to overseas tournaments so he'll help us there too. I also believe that Cella will be able to teach our European players things about the game that Korean players understand very well. And definitely also for our team leagues. Also, if we get a chance to put our hand in the Korean market waters, I really want to go for it.
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You announced a hint that you're recruiting a non European player and that you're recruiting a Zerg.
That's correct. Our hint was supposed to play a trick on the people. I did it this way to ensure that no one leaked this information before we released it and we also wanted to surprise everyone by announcing both Cella and MMA. Therefore, the non-European player was MMA, and the Zerg was Cella.
What will be their future plans? Will they be living overseas?
For now, they will be remaining in Korea. For MMA, the GSL is the most important tournament. MMA will be attending overseas tournaments but for now, his priority is IPL, Iron Squid, and the GSL. However, if he has a chance to attend an overseas qualifiers, then he's gonna go for it.
Anything else you would like to say?
I am very honored to have MMA on our team and grateful for the opportunity. I feel really good about MMA and Cella joining our team. I also want to thank This Is Game. I've always stayed on top of news announcements by TIG and now that I've actually had the opportunity to get an interview with TIG, I am glad. Lastly, I want to thank team Acer for everything and request that people follow my two new friends on twitter.
Fred Gau @AcerKaoru
Moon Sung Won @AcerMMA
Hong Seung Pyo @AcerCella
 Acer_MMA
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Source: This Is Game
Congratulations on finding a new team. Tell us how you feel about getting in to Acer?
I am very glad that I was able to join a team like Acer. I received a lot of offers from many teams but back in May during the Iron Squid Chapter 1, I got to meet the manager of team Acer, Fred "Kaoru" Gau, and he approached me with such vigor that the process got handled pretty quickly.
So Fred Gau approached you first?
That's correct. When the news about me talking to Axiom and EG got released, he contacted me straight away. He kept asking for a chance and very strongly voiced his desire for me to be on team Acer.
After SlayerS disbanded, you must have received a ton of offers. Tell us why you chose Acer.
It's true that I received a lot of offers. But most of their contracts did not really fit what I wanted. Personally, I really wanted to feel liberated after joining a team and Acer turned out to fit every single one of my needs.
So what's going to happen from here? Are you going to move overseas?
Nope. I will leave Korea when I need to attend overseas tournaments but I will continue to live in Korea.
Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them.
I don't know yet but I'm pretty sure that's what's going to happen. I think for the time being, I'm going to have to practice alone in Korea.
What are your future plans?
For now, all my focus is on Code A and IPL 5. And right now, I am participating heavily in NASL and Iron Squid Chapter 2 online matches.
Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far.
Tell us about your future goals.
I am so glad I was able to join a great team like Acer. I'm going to make sure I repay them for giving me such a good deal by delivering phenomenal performances. I hope my fans will lie in eager anticipation for me.
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opterown
Australia54785 Posts
wonder if this is the boost MMA needs to improve
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Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far.
Sounds like a lot of money.
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Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them.
oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent?
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opterown
Australia54785 Posts
On November 21 2012 13:17 sertman wrote:Show nested quote +Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them. oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent?
i assume it means that scarlett and nerchio are really good? so MMA would struggle against them in practice
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Really happy for both parties.
I'm sure MMA in particular wasn't cheap, but if he can thrive out of the team house environment he will be back to his beast-mode self in no time 
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On November 21 2012 13:17 Awesomeness wrote:Show nested quote +Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far. Sounds like a lot of money.
to be fair, esf players get zero to little salary.
don't think his salary compares to what the top kespa players earn though.
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On November 21 2012 13:17 sertman wrote:Show nested quote +Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them. oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent?
I think it means Scarlett and Nerchio are very good so beating them in practice is tough.
On November 21 2012 13:21 GTR wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 13:17 Awesomeness wrote:Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far. Sounds like a lot of money. to be fair, esf players get zero to little salary. don't think his salary compares to what the top kespa players earn though.
Well, if he knows what MC and Puma make and he says " It's the best offer of every single Korean player so far " It's probably pretty good.
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On November 21 2012 13:18 opterown wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 13:17 sertman wrote:Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them. oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent? i assume it means that scarlett and nerchio are really good? so MMA would struggle against them in practice
I think it refers to the cross-server issue since his answer sorta infers he'll have to solo practice until things get sorted out better.
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On November 21 2012 13:17 sertman wrote:Show nested quote +Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them. oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent?
I'm taking it as a cross-server difficulty thing.
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On November 21 2012 13:17 sertman wrote:Show nested quote +Your new teammates are players like Scarlett and Nerchio. Practice must be difficult with players like them. oo was this an insult against those two o.O can someone who speaks korean clarify the intent?
I assumed it had to do with cross server latency (and maybe language barrier?)
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On November 21 2012 13:21 GTR wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 13:17 Awesomeness wrote:Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far. Sounds like a lot of money. to be fair, esf players get zero to little salary. don't think his salary compares to what the top kespa players earn though.
It is likely he is referring to koreans that got contracts from foreign tams and not kespa contracts. In terms of name value and accomplishments, only MC's signing is comparable.
As for the difficult practice, I think it is a compliment to Scarlett and Nerchio who are both considered top foreigners (and overall players) by Koreans.
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opterown
Australia54785 Posts
On November 21 2012 13:28 vthree wrote:Show nested quote +On November 21 2012 13:21 GTR wrote:On November 21 2012 13:17 Awesomeness wrote:Are you liking the terms of your new contract?
Absolutely. I feel like I've been given the best offer out of every single Korean player so far. Sounds like a lot of money. to be fair, esf players get zero to little salary. don't think his salary compares to what the top kespa players earn though. It is likely he is referring to koreans that got contracts from foreign tams and not kespa contracts. In terms of name value and accomplishments, only MC's signing is comparable. As for the difficult practice, I think it is a compliment to Scarlett and Nerchio who are both considered top foreigners (and overall players) by Koreans.
MC was signed when he was still pretty good though, no? I would have expected him to have a larger salary, especially since SK is more wellknown than Acer for esports
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Hopefully he will start doing well again now... It sounds like he got a very good salary 0.o
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WigglingSquid
5194 Posts
MMA in a green polo looks so... wrong! Nonetheless, awesome pickup by Team Acer. MMA seems very happy with his contract and hopefully this new peace of mind will contribute to his comeback.
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Fenrax
United States5018 Posts
hints: 1. big name non-european 2. Zerg
well played Sir! you fooled everyone :D
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illsick
United States1770 Posts
I'm glad cella received a job opportunity
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I want to see longer interviews from MMA :D
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Congrats to everyone involved, sounds like an awesome deal for both sponsors and players!
Anyone else finding MMAs answer regarding the deal quite funny? 
...and he approached me with such vigor that the process got handled pretty quickly...
Wanna sign MMA? Then you better play rough!
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Hmm. Fred Gao or Fred Go, that's the question 
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