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[Interview] GSL 2013 Season 1 Code S RO8 Day 2

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-22 13:48:51
February 22 2013 12:01 GMT
#1
Liquid'Taeja

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You advance to RO4 after a nail-biting full set series. How do you feel?

Until yesterday, my hand was hurting so badly that I could hardly play. Then, last night, I had a dream where I was playing against Soulkey. I was worried about my hand the whole time but somehow I played without any trouble. It felt so real for a dream. So when I woke up, I tried holding my mouse and it just felt so much better compared to the day before. In the match itself, I became nervous after giving away two sets but that just makes the victory that much sweeter.

How did you feel when you found out that Soulkey was your opponent in RO8?

I saw Soulkey play against MKP in RO16 and at the time, I was desperately hoping for him to lose. It was because he's a Zerg and a great one at that. When I saw him advance, I learned what despair truly felt like.

How did you prepare for the match?

Soulkey seemed to like the no gas queen build. On top, Soulkey revealed in an interview that he knew about my tendency to go for 3 orbital commands so I based my play around those ideas. Also, I was very determined going into the match because I am not sure if I can make it back into RO8 any time soon.

Who do you want to face in RO4?

I think it'll be a tough fight regardless of who advances. If I had to pick one, I think it'll be better to face a Zerg since I had to prepare TvZ for RO8 already.

How likely do you think it is for you to win the whole season?

I think it's around 70% as long as I win RO4. I practised a lot with Symbol and for some reason, I lost most of my games 2 days ago whereas yesterday, it was the opposite. We had a lot of cool and exciting games too. I hope to face Symbol in the finals.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my parents, hyung, aunt and the fans who always cheer for me. I want to thank Symbol hyung from Azubu for helping with practice. Lastly, I want to thank the sponsors Barracuda, thelittleappfactory, TwitchTV and Razer.

Source: ThisisGame

SamsungKhanRoro

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Tell us how you feel about advancing to RO4

I'm feeling fantastic. I thought I had it after winning the second set so giving away two sets like that was disappointing.

How did you prepare for the match once you knew your opponent in RO8 was MC?

MC has played a lot of PvZs lately so I watched all of those VODs. I finished polishing my builds today early morning. I think they worked well as planned and got me the win.

You switched to Mutalisks in Set 1 after the failed Roach aggression. Was that improvised?

From the beginning, I was planning to play reactively. The aggression did fail and I decided Mutalisks were the best course of action.

In Set 2, Phoenix pressure stopped scouting on your part but Zerglings got into MC's base

I saw the one Zealot but it looked like the Zerglings could squeeze by. It felt like MC was playing way too safely. That's why I was very comfortable in all of the sets.

You allowed MC to catch up with two match points to spare. Why do you think that happened?

I had a strategy ready for Set 3 but it went awry after being scouted too quickly. In Set 4, I planned to hold MC's push but failed to make the right number of Zerglings. I had made too many before I realised. I believe that is why I lost that set.

Did you have a strategy ready for Set 5 also?

Nothing in particular. I planned to play reactively once again. It felt for some reason that MC was going for an all-in. That feeling was spot on. At that point, I felt invincible.

Your next opponent is Taeja. What kind of games should we expect?

I watched his match prior to my own. In my opinion, he plays the best Terran possible. I like long series so I'm quite confident for the RO4. I played a best of 5 for the first time today but best of 7 should be even better so I am expecting a lot of myself for the upcoming match.

Other than Taeja, all the seminfainalists are Zergs. You must think you have a chance of winning the season

After getting to RO16, I believed there was no one left who could beat me. Others have said the same. Running into a Protoss in RO8 was the hurdle but I overcame it tonight. RO4 is my best match up so I don't think I should lose.

You have been on a quick rise during the past three seasons. The pressure must be building

It's not like I've achieved anything notable yet so it's too early for pressure to be affecting me. My goal is just to play games that I can be proud of.

Anything to add?

I want to thank my team who was very considerate to me because I am in an individual league. I actually stressed out a lot last night suddenly changing up my strategies. I am most grateful to Lee, Jae Hun who gave me a ton of help with practice. However, I lost Set 3 where I used his strategy so he had better start running when he sees this interview (laugh). I want to thank SKT1's Rain, CJ Entus' herO and the Prtosses on my team for practising with me.

Source: ThisisGame
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ElusoryX
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Singapore2047 Posts
February 22 2013 12:04 GMT
#2
haha oh my what a friendly finals if he meets with Symbol...
xd
Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
February 22 2013 12:04 GMT
#3
<3 storywriter.

Gogo Taeja!! So happy to see a terran in the Ro4, especially a liquid terran =D
The multiplying villanies of man do swarm upon him.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
February 22 2013 12:04 GMT
#4
is this a fake interview too?

haha thanks chris! or should i call you christie aka susie
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partydude89
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1850 Posts
February 22 2013 12:04 GMT
#5
Taeja is so awesome
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Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
February 22 2013 12:05 GMT
#6
storywriter with the fast Terran inspired interview.

Taeja better put his wrists in the freezer ;_;
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
Azurues
Profile Joined March 2011
Malaysia5612 Posts
February 22 2013 12:06 GMT
#7
did god of Terran lend him the power to make his hand no longer painful or something?

sounds too good to be true lol
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
February 22 2013 12:07 GMT
#8
On February 22 2013 21:04 opterown wrote:
is this a fake interview too?

haha thanks chris! or should i call you christie aka susie

haha why is seeker susie again?
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
February 22 2013 12:07 GMT
#9
That's a very short interview :o

Anyway, it's interesting that he'd like to play another Zerg in the Ro4.
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EmmeCY
Profile Joined June 2012
Malaysia417 Posts
February 22 2013 12:12 GMT
#10
looks like Taeja's dream cured his wrists!
Swiipii
Profile Joined January 2012
2195 Posts
February 22 2013 12:12 GMT
#11
Thanks for the interview !
Taeja vs Symbol finals ! Gogo make it happen !
Acronysis
Profile Joined November 2011
872 Posts
February 22 2013 12:14 GMT
#12
On February 22 2013 21:06 Azurues wrote:
did god of Terran lend him the power to make his hand no longer painful or something?

sounds too good to be true lol


It sounds like a Greek Myth haha . . . good for him anyways XD
The multiplying villanies of man do swarm upon him.
RiZu
Profile Joined February 2012
Singapore5715 Posts
February 22 2013 12:26 GMT
#13
Taeja <3 good job tonite.
opterown *
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Australia54784 Posts
February 22 2013 12:27 GMT
#14
On February 22 2013 21:07 storywriter wrote:
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On February 22 2013 21:04 opterown wrote:
is this a fake interview too?

haha thanks chris! or should i call you christie aka susie

haha why is seeker susie again?

michael suh = sounds like sue = susie lol
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Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-22 12:29:22
February 22 2013 12:28 GMT
#15
wrong thread
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
TAMinator
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia2706 Posts
February 22 2013 12:37 GMT
#16
The last non zerg left in GSL
CCa1ss1e
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada3231 Posts
February 22 2013 12:38 GMT
#17
haha.. thanks.. taeja last wol gsl champ would be awesome.
~ The Ultimate Weapon
WhX
Profile Joined May 2011
Germany778 Posts
February 22 2013 12:42 GMT
#18
He got a decent shot at making it to the finals as long as he continues to play like tonight.
Thanks for the interview(s)!
Myles
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States5162 Posts
February 22 2013 12:44 GMT
#19
Fuck yea Taeja!
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Assirra
Profile Joined August 2010
Belgium4169 Posts
February 22 2013 12:50 GMT
#20
On February 22 2013 21:06 Azurues wrote:
did god of Terran lend him the power to make his hand no longer painful or something?

sounds too good to be true lol

MVP took it all since he is taking a break in code B for a bit.
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