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[Interview] Code S Semi Finals 2012 GSL Season 5

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Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37013 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-01 19:28:21
December 01 2012 09:32 GMT
#1
(Z)TSL_HyuNstoppable

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Source: This Is Game

How do you feel about making it to the finals?

Back in 2006, I debuted as a pro gamer through ProLeague. And during those seven years, the highest position I had ever achieved in my individual results was the Ro24. I was already happy that I had made it to the Ro16 of this season's Code S, but I am so happy right now because I was able to make it to the finals. I want to keep on riding this momentum and win the championship.

Did you not know about the proxy two rax build in game one?

By the time I had find out about it, it was too late for me to do anything about it. I normally scout thoroughly for my TvZs but I did not think about the possibility of proxy raxes for game one. I wasn't in a bad situation or anything but after I suffered damage because of that attack, I hadn't practiced for that kind of scenario so I didn't know what to do afterwards. Which is why I lost.

What was the secret to you being able to win three games in a row afterwards?

I just decided to forget about game one because it was just a build order loss. The maps were really good for me after game one so I had confidence. I think I was able to play comfortably cause I viewed it as a new starting line.

How do you feel about a ZvZ finals?

I think it sucks. ZvZs are really boring and mirror matches bore me. I also think that if Zergs keep on winning like this, we're going to get nerfed so it's not good for us. We already have enough pressure on us because of all the whining Protoss players are saying to the press. Personally, I do think that Zergs have the advantage for ZvTs but ZvPs are 50/50.

Nowadays, what is the standard these days for ZvZs?

I think it's all about mutalisks. Feels like more and more Zergs are using mutas these days. Even the ZvZs that went on for IPL, I saw a ton of mutalisks being used.

The maps have been released for the finals. How do you feel about the contest?

If it was a bo5 I think there would be a contest but since this is a bo7, I don't think there will be a contest. Instead, I think it's going to be a battle of stamina.

What kind of score are you expecting?

I feel like I'm going to 4-0 this but I still want to have fun games. But even if we do produce good games, I doubt we're going to be able to put on a good performance for the audience since it's a ZvZ (laughs). I'm pretty sure that even the professional players in Korea, aside from my teammates, will not be watching the finals.

You have a chance to become the oldest royal roader.

I think that's a great thing. I really want to achieve it. I want to achieve the dream that NesTea hyung was never able to achieve. I feel good because it will be my own title and this is a once in a lifetime opportunity so I do not want to miss it. And I also really want that excalibur sword that Life earned. I want to swing it around at the team house once I get it (laughs).

Are you feeling any pressure from having to play in the finals a day right after the semi finals?

I am strong in this kind of area. I really like fast paced matches and improvisations. This is not that bad for me.

Would you like to comment for the finals?

I finally have a chance that I was never able to get for the longest time in my pro gaming career. I will grab this season's GSL championship and grab the oldest royal roader title. The GSL Tour Finals is coming up and if I can grab the championship for this season's GSL, then I get a chance to play in that tournament. I want to grab a bunch of rabbits at once.

Anything else you would like to say?

I am an old player so I don't really have that many opportunities ahead of me. But since Sniper is young and has a ton of chances to grab, looks like I'm going to have to take this one.

(Z)MVP_Sniped Ryung

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How do you feel about making it to the finals?

I feel really good. But I am not really happy. I'm just not really feeling it. It's just good. I think I'll really feel something once I grab the championship.

You were looking to be in a great position after grabbing the first two games.

I figured that it was pretty much over. I was actually worrying about winning this too easily. Which is why I ended up letting my guard down and almost allowed a comeback to happen.

How did you feel when the match went all the way to game five?

I felt really anxious. But the map was Daybreak, a map that I practice a ton on on average so I didn't feel like I was going to lose. I felt like as long as he didn't 11-11 me, I had this in the bag.

Ryung stated "IMBA" in the chat right at the last minute.

Terran players are shameless. I know that a lot of people are calling Zerg imba these days but I honestly just think it's an excuse for people with no skills. Regardless of the map or race, the superior player always wins so I just don't understand why they behave that way. I don't even understand why sometimes the winning players start whining.

How do you feel about a ZvZ finals?

I wanted to face Bogus so this end result was disappointing. I don't mind playing ZvZs but I don't think a mirror match finals will be entertaining. I feel worried for the fans.

What is the standard these days for ZvZs?

I think these days, mutalisks are really good. Mutalisks give you a lot of benefits. It works really well when your opponent doesn't expect it, and mutalisks also give you a lot of great edges in good situations.

The maps have been released for the finals. How do you feel about the contest?

We have to play on all seven maps so I don't think there's going to be any influences for ZvZs.

What kind of score are you expecting?

I think I'm going to take it with about a score of 4-1. I can't really explain why, I just feel like it's going to be a 4-1.

Of the four players from the semi finals of Code S, you are the only one still alive in IPL 5. Do you think you can grab both championships?

I think that's going to be impossible. A lot of players are telling me to hurry up and get eliminated from IPL 5 because it's not going to be good for me to expect to win two championships. I don't really feel a greed to win two championships but since I am approaching my tournaments without putting any pressure on myself, I think I'll be able to do it. I don't really want to win two championships, but I do want to play all my matches without feeling any burdens.

Are you feeling any pressure from having to play in the finals a day right after the semi finals?

I am so tired right now. But it is going to be a mirror match so I just need to stick to the basics without really needing to prepare anything special.

Would you like to comment for the finals?

Until last season, my goals were pretty weak. I chose my goal for this season to grab the championship and I think ever since then, my goals have been getting higher and higher so I was able to make it to the finals. I also was able to make it this far because Killer hyung was always giving me great advice. Since I was able to make it to the finals, I will make sure I grab the championship this time.

Anything else you would like to say?

Last time I thanked Killer hyung, I accidentally called him a coach so he received a lot of concerns from all kinds of people. I want to make it clear that Killer hyung is only the team's captain and that he still plans on functioning as a professional gamer. I hope this cleared up any misunderstandings.



Additional interviews by Slasher:

Hyun: http://www.gamespot.com/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/videos/hyun-talks-about-beating-innovation-to-make-the-gsl-code-s-final-6400901/

Sniper: http://www.gamespot.com/starcraft-ii-wings-of-liberty/videos/sniper-talks-about-his-semis-win-and-making-the-code-s-final-6400903/



The voice of reason. Thank you Ollie.
On December 02 2012 02:10 Ollie wrote:
You should all be ashamed of yourself. Ryung played really bad in that last game, forgetting Siege mode and making a lot of other mistakes. Sniper has worked his ass off to get where he is now, and Ryung COMPLETELY discredited his win by what he did in a live premiere tournament. Do you have any idea how that would feel? All of a sudden, all of Sniper's work means nothing, and he only won because Zerg is imbalanced. He must have felt terrible after that game. Don't act like Ryung is a hero speaking the truth while Sniper is some cocky kid that needs to be put in his place. They both made controversial comments, and they both handled it very poorly.

As a community, though, we need to stop being so judgemental over a player's actions, and instead focus on how well they play the game. Sniper is a player that has excellent mechanics and was praised by his teammates for a long time. Remember in his PvZs, when he would show excellent micro from his Roaches and Zerglings baiting forcefields in order to stop the Sentry/Immortal all-in? That has nothing to do with Infestors/Broodlords or even Queens for that matter. Get a hold of yourself and stop saying that Sniper was a no talent punk before the Queen patch. He will be around after Zerg is nerfed into the ground, because he's a GOOD player. And you know what? So will Ryung, because he's a GOOD player.
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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Fuell
Profile Joined February 2011
Netherlands3111 Posts
December 01 2012 09:35 GMT
#2
:D nice interview, so quick!
fOu/Zenith/NEX/WeRRa/SlayerS
mongmong
Profile Joined November 2011
Korea (South)1389 Posts
December 01 2012 09:35 GMT
#3
Keep up the good work

I really like that sniper made it to the finals
어헣 ↗ 어헣 ↗
RandomRice
Profile Joined January 2011
United States303 Posts
December 01 2012 09:38 GMT
#4
This will be Hyun's biggest Fight Club yet
DreamOen
Profile Joined March 2010
Spain1400 Posts
December 01 2012 09:38 GMT
#5
Hyun fighting!
Tester | MC | Crank | Flash | Jaedong | MVP
ES.Genie
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany1370 Posts
December 01 2012 09:39 GMT
#6
Aslong as it doesn't get as bad as the last ZvZ final, there should be atleast some good games...hopefully.
No Mvp, no care. ~ the King will be back | Shawn Ray, Kevin Levrone, Phil Heath |
zhurai
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States5660 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-01 09:56:02
December 01 2012 09:43 GMT
#7
How do you feel about a ZvZ finals?

I think it sucks. ZvZs are really boring and mirror matches bore me. I also think that if Zergs keep on winning like this, we're going to get nerfed so it's not good for us. We already have enough pressure on us because of all the whining Protoss players are saying to the press. Personally, I do think that Zergs have the advantage for ZvTs but ZvPs is 50/50.


:O

Nowadays, what is the standard for ZvZs?

I think it's all about mutalisks. Feels like more and more Zergs are using mutas these days. Even the ZvZs that went on for IPL, I saw a ton of mutalisks being used.

apparently even though "nerfing infestors will bring on the mutasuuu in ZvZ!!!" complaints were thrown around, it doesn't make a difference anyways

(Edit:
and crap. there goes my random 5000 post.
then again I never did anything special for X post count stuff
>_>)
Twitter: @zhurai | Site: http://zhurai.com
Taefox
Profile Joined March 2010
1533 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-01 09:53:14
December 01 2012 09:49 GMT
#8

I do think that Zergs have the advantage for ZvTs but ZvPs is 50/50.


The truth has been spoken by a Zerg player Thanks seeker for translating
@taefoxy
Jarree
Profile Joined January 2012
Finland1004 Posts
December 01 2012 09:58 GMT
#9

I do think that Zergs have the advantage for ZvTs but ZvPs is 50/50.

Is he questioning Dustin!?? Blashemy! Everything is 50/50, has always been and will always be!

RandomRice
Profile Joined January 2011
United States303 Posts
December 01 2012 10:25 GMT
#10
Oh snap. Sniper calling out Terran players.
HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
December 01 2012 10:26 GMT
#11
Well, i much prefered Hyun's interview but i'm also a fan of him. I agree with Hyun's view of balance also.
Kyyuna
Profile Joined October 2010
United States1222 Posts
December 01 2012 10:28 GMT
#12
New patch for January? :o
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
December 01 2012 10:29 GMT
#13
ah sniper calling out terrans
MagmaPunch
Profile Joined November 2011
Bulgaria536 Posts
December 01 2012 10:32 GMT
#14
Hohoo, zerg imbeciles, I am gonna be so happy when you get nerfed. Calling other players they have no skill when you play the race with arguably the lowest skill cap ( be able to inject well + spend you money = GG)

User was temp banned for this post.
Aut viam inveniam, aut faciam.
yrt123
Profile Joined October 2012
Singapore1246 Posts
December 01 2012 10:33 GMT
#15
Time for HyuN to grab some rabbits. ^^
zhurai
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States5660 Posts
December 01 2012 10:36 GMT
#16
lol hyun and sniper's responses are so different.
Twitter: @zhurai | Site: http://zhurai.com
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-01 10:40:20
December 01 2012 10:39 GMT
#17
I want Hyun to stomp Sniper in the finals so bad lol
Snipers world will burn.
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padfoota
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Taiwan1571 Posts
December 01 2012 10:42 GMT
#18
After what he did to slayers I was already not a fan of Snipers, plus hes zerg.

Now he calls ryung no skill. Sure, ryung had some weird builds in there, but really?

Wheres the Sniper anti-fan club
Stop procrastinating
Eruism
Profile Joined December 2011
United States312 Posts
December 01 2012 10:54 GMT
#19
Hyun 4-0 sniper please
PartinG MarineKing Mvp Polt Keen ByuN <3
nOondn
Profile Joined March 2011
564 Posts
December 01 2012 10:56 GMT
#20
Hyun will rape this kid ....
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