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[Interview] IPL Grand Finals Winner

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-03 10:10:46
December 03 2012 10:08 GMT
#1
FXOLeenock

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Finally, you have won your first IPL. How do you feel?

This is my second time attending IPL. I'm happy that it didn't take long for me to win and the fact that I had to work so hard for it makes the victory only sweeter.

You played a great number of games for four days starting in Round 1 so wasn't this hard on you?

IPL has long waiting times so I got plenty of rest between the games.

In the grand finals, you lost the first match 2:3. Weren't you worried that you could lose at this point?

I was thankful for the winner's advantage. Violet played so well. This was the hardest ZvZ I've had to date. So yeah, I admit I was worried.

Out of the foreign tournaments you have attended recently, you have been in the finals four times and won three of them

It's strange but going overseas lets me play better. I think it's because there are more fans and I have fun in my games as I have new experiences. Also, compared to GSL, there's less pressure.

As of yet, there is no player to have won all of GSL, IPL and MLG. You will be said player if you win GSL

I don't know if I'll be the first such player but some day, I will be one. winning GSL has been my goal for a long time but I haven't fulfilled it. I want it.

There have been two ZvZ finals with GSL Code S and IPL. Fans of the other races can't be happy

First of all, I'm sorry it had to be a ZvZ. I admit Terrans are having a hard time but Protoss players need to step up their game. So I don't feel sorry to Protoss players at all while to Terran, I'm the tiniest bit sorry (laugh). Then again, Terrans had their time so they should persevere (laugh). Patience is key.

You have also secured your spot in the 2012 GSL Grand Finals tournament. How do you expect to do?

Today's victory means so much more because of that spot in the GSL Grand Finals tournament. I thought I wouldn't be able to participate because I haven't done well in GSL. I can't predict how I'll do but with good practice, I should win the whole thing (T/N: but... you just did predict how you'll do).

What are your goals for 2013?

Before anything else, I want to win GSL so badly. I couldn't want it more. On top, I want to take the occasional foreign tournament.

Anything to add?

I want to thank all my fans who cheer me on. I want to thank the coaches who take great care of me as well as my parents and grandmother who cheer for me. I want to thank the sponsors FXO, Twitch and GomTV. Also, the 2nd of Dec was Lucky's birthday. I couldn't celebrate his birthday in person because I was competing so I want to take this opportunity to do so.

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Confuse
Profile Joined October 2009
2238 Posts
December 03 2012 10:15 GMT
#2
Grats to leenock, thanks for the comment to be sorry for terrans a bit

It must be hard to be a professional in a game where balance changes can affect your career (Terran players now; zerg players (?) before).

If we fear what we do not understand, then why is ignorance bliss?
NeWeNiyaLord
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Norway2474 Posts
December 03 2012 10:18 GMT
#3
Thanks for the Interview Storywriter! Leenock fighting! He's so cute <3
This is where we begin. Show your true self, Battosai.
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
December 03 2012 10:19 GMT
#4
Thanks for the translation!
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ThePlayer33
Profile Joined October 2011
Australia2378 Posts
December 03 2012 10:22 GMT
#5
<3 Win GSL!
| Idra | YuGiOh | Leenock | Coca |
bittman
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia8759 Posts
December 03 2012 10:27 GMT
#6
Haha storywriter, nice little note about the prediction =P

Honestly: Leenock might actually be the favourite going into the GSL grand final. Not by a lot, honestly Parting, Life, Violet and Sniper playing great at the moment, and I wouldn't count out DRG.

MVP might be a write off though. Rain still a bit of an unknown honestly, I don't know if we've figured out exactly where he sits in the entire ranks yet despite his tournaments. And Hero still unpredictable for me.

I think Leenock's still the favourite.
Mvp - Leenock - Dongraegu - MC - Gumiho - Keen - Polt - Squirtle - Jjakji - Genius - Seed - Life - sC - Dream || LG-IM - MVP - FXO
Taefox
Profile Joined March 2010
1533 Posts
December 03 2012 10:49 GMT
#7
thanks for the interview haha grats leenock he's so cute and his comment about Terran, very matured and fun
@taefoxy
Kazeyonoma
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States2912 Posts
December 03 2012 11:38 GMT
#8
that leenocktopus, so sick.
I now have autographs of both BoxeR and NaDa. I can die happy. Lim Yo Hwan and Lee Yun Yeol FIGHTING forever!
Kal_rA
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States2925 Posts
December 03 2012 11:40 GMT
#9
this guy ust keeps winning
Jaedong.
GolemMadness
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada11044 Posts
December 03 2012 11:43 GMT
#10
Maybe he's not sure if he'll get in some good practice or not.
http://na.op.gg/summoner/userName=FLABREZU
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
December 03 2012 11:49 GMT
#11
well done leenock, you are the only zerg i like to watch =)
shabby
Profile Joined March 2010
Norway6402 Posts
December 03 2012 11:53 GMT
#12
Yay leenock. The GSL will be yours eventually, we've known it for a couple years now.
Jaedong, Gumibear, Leenock, Byun
Marou
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1371 Posts
December 03 2012 12:18 GMT
#13
<3 Leenock . Cute & skilled
twitter@RickyMarou
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
December 03 2012 12:22 GMT
#14
oh you're an assistant now? haha

thanks storywriter, translatorbonjwa
ModeratorRetired LR Bonjwa
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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
December 03 2012 12:34 GMT
#15
On December 03 2012 21:22 opterown wrote:
oh you're an assistant now? haha

thanks storywriter, translatorbonjwa

yep, i'm practically seeker's slave now
Translator
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
December 03 2012 12:46 GMT
#16
On December 03 2012 21:34 storywriter wrote:
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On December 03 2012 21:22 opterown wrote:
oh you're an assistant now? haha

thanks storywriter, translatorbonjwa

yep, i'm practically seeker's slave now

it's okay, you were the original insta-translator :D
hope all goes well with the "job" haha!
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Alacast
Profile Joined December 2011
United States205 Posts
December 03 2012 15:39 GMT
#17
Leenock certainly has a monopoly on being fun, exciting, and really damn good.
Let us not rail about justice as long as we have arms and the freedom to use them. -Frank Herbert
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37095 Posts
December 03 2012 20:34 GMT
#18
On December 03 2012 21:34 storywriter wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 03 2012 21:22 opterown wrote:
oh you're an assistant now? haha

thanks storywriter, translatorbonjwa

yep, i'm practically seeker's slave now

-__-;;

I am a very loving boss. I barely order you around. NOW APOLOGIZE RIGHT THIS MINUTE!
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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HolydaKing
Profile Joined February 2010
21254 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-12-03 21:14:08
December 03 2012 21:13 GMT
#19
I feel like one interview with Leenock, maybe this one, could be made community news as well. Besides the GSL winner interview.

Also Leenock seems to agree with HyuN's view on balance.

I'm happy for him as his play is fun to watch and he seems like an awesome personality as well.
Qntc.YuMe
Profile Joined January 2011
United States792 Posts
December 03 2012 21:14 GMT
#20
lawl leenock has no sympathy for toss players
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
December 03 2012 21:23 GMT
#21
Yay storywriter is back
CCa1ss1e
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada3231 Posts
December 03 2012 21:29 GMT
#22
thnx.. great job to leenock.. awesome work.
~ The Ultimate Weapon
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
December 03 2012 21:41 GMT
#23
On December 04 2012 06:14 OpTiKDream wrote:
lawl leenock has no sympathy for toss players

HerO should have stepped his game up vs Leenock in that Antiga GSL game!
Emzeeshady
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada4203 Posts
December 03 2012 21:48 GMT
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Emzeeshady
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada4203 Posts
December 03 2012 21:49 GMT
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ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
December 03 2012 21:49 GMT
#26
On December 04 2012 06:48 Emzeeshady wrote:
I like how all the Zerg players are telling the Protosses to stop whining and get better. I honestly have no clue how anyone thinks Zerg is op in ZvP. Tbh I think Protoss pros are and have been the worst for a long time.

Really? lol
Emzeeshady
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada4203 Posts
December 03 2012 21:54 GMT
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OkStyX
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
Canada1199 Posts
December 03 2012 22:41 GMT
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On December 04 2012 06:54 Emzeeshady wrote:
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On December 04 2012 06:49 ZAiNs wrote:
On December 04 2012 06:48 Emzeeshady wrote:
I like how all the Zerg players are telling the Protosses to stop whining and get better. I honestly have no clue how anyone thinks Zerg is op in ZvP. Tbh I think Protoss pros are and have been the worst for a long time.

Really? lol

Zerg has no great answer to the several outrageous all ins Toss can do until hive. The Zerg's chances to hold all rely on the Protoss messing up. Even if the Toss is bad enough to allow it to get late game then Zerg can still lose if they don't perfectly manage their BLs for a few seconds.

Compare this to REAL imbalance in TvZ where Terran had NO way to push with a non mech army before Hive effectively and mech is extremely hard and unforgiving to use (as opposed to Colossus armies). Late game Terran has no power remotely close to vortex to beat Zerg and Zerg players can basically just fungal and 1A.

TLDR: TvZ is imbalanced, Protoss players need to improve

Boom, regardless this isnt the place for balance discussion
Gogo Leenock! :D great interview
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Cyanocyst
Profile Joined October 2010
2222 Posts
December 03 2012 23:57 GMT
#29
Lol glad to hear the Leenockopus is still hungry, even after already devouring an IPL, and an MLG, he even had seconds with the Mlg.
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Zaurus
Profile Joined October 2010
Singapore676 Posts
December 04 2012 00:09 GMT
#30
On December 04 2012 06:48 Emzeeshady wrote:
I like how all the Zerg players are telling the Protosses to stop whining and get better. I honestly have no clue how anyone thinks Zerg is op in ZvP. Tbh I think Protoss pros are and have been the worst for a long time.


No offense, most zergs in diamond and master just want to go 3 bases uncontested, and rush for Infestors, they forget they have other units which are equally good for defending mid game.
Emzeeshady
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
Canada4203 Posts
December 04 2012 05:16 GMT
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