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[Interview] GSL 2013 Season 1 Up and Downs Group B

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-07 16:23:26
January 07 2013 16:11 GMT
#1
Liquid'Taeja

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You have advanced to Code S for the fifth time in a row. How do you feel?

I wasn't supposed to be in Up and Downs in the first place. Code S is where I belong.

What made you think you belong in Code S

I believe in my own skill and my confidence is at an all time high.

How did you prepare once you saw your group?

Same as usual. Mostly on ladder and alongside Proleague at the same time.

Speaking of Proleague, is it not difficult to be in multiple leagues simultaneously?

Having to come to Seoul twice a week is physically draining

Why not move into the team house?

Personally, I don't like being around too many people. It's still easier to play from home.

Did you expect to come first in the group?

I expected at least second place. I expected either Squirtle or Dream to be the other player to make it out. Squirtle has always been good and after seeing Dream take out Rain, I predicted he would take second or third place. .

Almost all your games were macro oriented

I didn't feel the need to take a risk. I was confident that I could catch up even if I had a bad start.

You recently won some foreign tournaments. Your best result in GSL on the other hand is round of 4. You must want a championship

Yes and I want it to be this season since it's the last season for Wings of Liberty.Starting 2013 with a championship will make it easier to prepare for HotS.

Just like yourself, many see a lot of meaning in doing well this season. On the other hand, some are preparing for HotS so which are you?

HotS doesn't sit right with me. The other two races got fun toys to play with but Terran hasn't changed much at all. It's like the reaper is the only thing that did get buffed. TvT is even more annoying now. Widow mine is good in TvZ but useless in TvP. I guess the Medivac buff is helpful in that matchup.

Anything to add?

We face off against SKT1 tomorrow in Proleague. Please cheer me on as I try to take down Rain. I want to thank Twitch, Razer, theLittleappfactory and Barracuda for their sponsorships.


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STSquirtle

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You have advanced to Code S for the fifth time in a row. How do you feel?.

This is the last season for Wings of Liberty so it means that much more to be back in Code S. I find the fact that this is the last season very meaningful.

Many players share that view

Winning the very last season is an attractive concept to all.

How did you prepare for today's group?

Rather than trying to figure out my opponents, I worked on my own play. I spent time improving my fundamentals and optimising builds.

Any memorable games from today?

The last game I played. I think it went well because I wasn't under any pressure and I had fun.

Since taking second place in GSL 2012 Season 2, you fell into a slump.

I think I lost motivation. I've always said that I would try to show my best but I'll let my games do the talking this time. I think I got lazy with practice as I got worse too. I've been working hard again since two weeks ago so a little bit more polishing should be enough to get me back into good shape. I think I'm close to being fully back.

Parting who represented your team alongside you as Protosses recently left the team

I was really taken aback since I had no idea he wanted to. Then again, it's understandable. Our team won't be in disarray or anything because of his departure. I was a bit saddened since Parting has been doing so well lately. I guess I'll just have to make up for his absence.

Is there anyone you think is a hindrance or want to take vengeance on?

Parting (laugh). The only time we played each other officialy was at WCG. I want to face him on a GSL stage. It's not because he left the team but because I want a fun match.

Anything to add?

I want to thank the spnosors Redbull and Zowie Gear. I also want to thank my team-mates who helped with practice.


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Insoleet
Profile Joined May 2012
France1806 Posts
January 07 2013 16:15 GMT
#2
I love Teaja so much.

GO TEAJA ! Take this Code S championship ! This is what belongs to you.
spena
Profile Joined November 2011
Canada116 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-01-07 16:20:24
January 07 2013 16:19 GMT
#3
"Code S is where I belong."

spoken like a champ
It's easier to be terrified by an enemy you admire.
BisuDagger
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Bisutopia19224 Posts
January 07 2013 16:22 GMT
#4
(T)TaeJa was a good pick up by TL. He's very likable. Glad him and (P)Squirtle advanced.
ModeratorFormer Afreeca Starleague Caster: http://afreeca.tv/ASL2ENG2
Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
January 07 2013 16:25 GMT
#5
Lol @ dat Taeja confidence.
Good luck in Code S!
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
January 07 2013 16:26 GMT
#6
Damn, can't believe it's already the final GSL of WoL. It felt like just a few months ago was the final BW OSL, and now this. Times are changing fast
Team Slayers, Axiom-Acer and Vile forever
Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33309 Posts
January 07 2013 16:26 GMT
#7
this is like the sixth "I'm practicing harder to get back to where I was" interview from Squirtle I've seen tt
AdministratorHey HP can you redo everything youve ever done because i have a small complaint?
freakhill
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Japan463 Posts
January 07 2013 16:27 GMT
#8
Squirtle should wear earrings
moo ForGG, Dragon, MVP, Gumiho, DRG, PartinG, Life]0[!
SHOOG
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1639 Posts
January 07 2013 16:29 GMT
#9
Glad to see Taeja so confident! Hopefully it helps get him some wins against SKT1.
These are two players I would love to see win the final WoL GSL!
LeLfe
Profile Joined February 2011
France3160 Posts
January 07 2013 16:30 GMT
#10
nice confidence by TaeJa
Writer for Red bull (Fr) and Iron Squid (En/Fr) @ClemLeLfe on twitter
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
January 07 2013 16:31 GMT
#11
On January 08 2013 01:26 Waxangel wrote:
this is like the sixth "I'm practicing harder to get back to where I was" interview from Squirtle I've seen tt


Maybe he fell six places/levels from where he was?
AdministratorYOU MUST HEED MY INSTRUCTIONS TAKE OFF YOUR THIIIINGS
Stanlot
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5742 Posts
January 07 2013 16:32 GMT
#12
Wow, TaeJa practices from home?
MC: "Sentry Forcefield Forcefield Marauder... cage Marauder die die"
forsooth
Profile Joined February 2011
United States3648 Posts
January 07 2013 16:33 GMT
#13
Taeja sounds pissed.
bsdaemon
Profile Joined July 2012
618 Posts
January 07 2013 16:37 GMT
#14
"I wasn't supposed to be in Up and Downs in the first place. Code S is where I belong."

I can't help but like Taeja more
Hiea
Profile Joined March 2012
Denmark1538 Posts
January 07 2013 16:38 GMT
#15
On January 08 2013 01:26 Waxangel wrote:
this is like the sixth "I'm practicing harder to get back to where I was" interview from Squirtle I've seen tt

I guess that players run out of new and exciting answers for every single interview after a while.
S_SienZ
Profile Joined September 2011
1878 Posts
January 07 2013 16:42 GMT
#16
On January 08 2013 01:32 Stanlot wrote:
Wow, TaeJa practices from home?

Always has, even when he was on SlayerS.
canikizu
Profile Joined September 2010
4860 Posts
January 07 2013 16:50 GMT
#17
On January 08 2013 01:26 Waxangel wrote:
this is like the sixth "I'm practicing harder to get back to where I was" interview from Squirtle I've seen tt

You tend to run out of things to say when you get interviewed too much, aka win too much.
Breewob
Profile Joined June 2012
Sweden4 Posts
January 07 2013 16:56 GMT
#18
On January 08 2013 01:27 freakhill wrote:
Squirtle should wear earrings


lol I thought the exact same thing looking at his picture
The struggle to free myself from restraints, becomes my very shackles
HomesickAlien
Profile Joined October 2012
Italy8 Posts
January 07 2013 17:08 GMT
#19
On January 08 2013 01:31 lichter wrote:
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On January 08 2013 01:26 Waxangel wrote:
this is like the sixth "I'm practicing harder to get back to where I was" interview from Squirtle I've seen tt


Maybe he fell six places/levels from where he was?


LoL
it would be nice to have an explanation on the ups and downs progamers have while playing in a teamhouse or playing at home. the two scenarios are very different.
another thing i always asked myself is how do practice partners work for progamers, if they have some, how do they contact other pros to practice against a particular build or style, if they do...
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Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
January 07 2013 17:42 GMT
#20
Everyone is so hyped to do well in the last WoL season, and there are tons of great players already in Code S.

This last season is just gonna be awesome. Also, thanks storywriter for translating.
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