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Waxangel
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
United States33326 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-08-28 21:04:46
August 21 2013 15:00 GMT
#1
2013 WCS Europe

WCS Season II Finals



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Liquid`TaeJa Interview

Before the Tournament

(T)Liquid`TaeJa earned a spot at the WCS Season II finals with a top four finish in WCS America. He arrived in Europe ahead of most Korean players, going to Germany for the Acer TeamStory Cup finals and staying there until the start of the WCS tournament. TeamLiquid.net's Waxangel bothered TaeJa on Skype for an interview and tried vainly to coax amusing comments out of him.


Waxangel: Can we do a short interview before WCS?

TaeJa: Sure, lol.

At WCS AM you said your TvT was a problem because you haven't been able to practice. Is that still a problem going into WCS?

Yes, I played some TvT while I was streaming lately, and I can't even break 50% win-rate...

Is it hard to find people to practice with since you're in Europe now (TaeJa stayed after the ATC finals)? How are you prepping for WCS?

I haven't been able to rest for almost a month because I've been going to tournaments, so I'm just focusing on regulating my condition.

You're up against WCS Season 1 champ (T)INnoVation first. You worried about him, given your current state in TvT?

We're both doing poorly at TvT lately, so I'm not that worried.

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Someone photoshop this.
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There's also two Protoss players in your group: NaNiwa and Duckdeok. What do you think about them?

I heard that NaNiwa was a good player and that he practiced a lot from the other players at the EG-TL house, so I think he will be a difficult opponent. Duckdeok is a champion, so he must be good as well. I also remember losing to Duckdeok back in GSL Season 5 (2012), so they'll both be difficult opponents.

International fans still remember 'Summer of TaeJa' 2012. How do you feel about your skill level compared to then?

I had a level of skill back then where I felt like I wouldn't lose to anyone I faced, but nowadays, maybe because of lack of practice, I don't think I'm that good.

Is it just because of lack of practice? Anything else that was helping you play that well in 2012?

I think it's just the difference in the amount of practice I put in. I tend to gain confidence through practice.

So it's possible that you could recover your old level of skill?

Yes.

At your current level then, do you think you have a shot at winning WCS Season II?

I'd have to have luck on my side given my current level.

Did you ever think, playing WCS America, that maybe it would have been good to stay in the Korean region?

Nope.

A lot of fans on the various community sites consider Korea to be the most prestigious region—do you ever feel like you just want to prove your skill or just go for pure prestige?

Things like prestige are important, but I think it's better to make a lot of money to prepare for my future life.

You first attended a foreign tournament at Assembly Winter early last year, and it seems like you've become a veteran of the scene by travelling to so many tournaments after. What's changed about you from that experience?

I don't think anything has changed, lol.

See, this is why you're a top 5 worst interviewee.

;; Who's #1?

Personally I think it's YoDa. Must be a Terran racial trait.

Keke;;

Hmm, any final comments?

I'll work hard to get a good result at the Season finals, so I hope a lot of people cheer for me.


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mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
August 21 2013 15:35 GMT
#2
Lol that was great.
Thanks!
Long live the Boss Toss!
tree.hugger
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
August 21 2013 15:37 GMT
#3
(-_-)
ModeratorEffOrt, Snow, GuMiho, and Team Liquid
renaissanceMAN
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1840 Posts
August 21 2013 15:37 GMT
#4
Oh my God Taeja...
On August 15 2013 03:43 Waxangel wrote: no amount of money can replace the enjoyment of being mean to people on the internet
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
August 21 2013 15:38 GMT
#5
Yoda #1?

What about RoBogus xD
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zephiK
Profile Joined March 2012
United States372 Posts
August 21 2013 15:39 GMT
#6
hahaha his response to top 5 worst interviewee was hilarious
Ensue
Profile Joined March 2013
United States144 Posts
August 21 2013 15:39 GMT
#7
So beautifully eloquent :')

Nonetheless, Taeja fighting!
“Toast cannot be explained by any rational means. Toast is me. I am toast.” —Margaret Atwood, Oryx and Crake
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
August 21 2013 15:41 GMT
#8
I had a level of skill back then where I felt like I wouldn't lose to anyone I faced,

I remember these words. MKP, please get good again
Refer to my post.
TXRaunchy
Profile Joined June 2013
United States131 Posts
August 21 2013 15:42 GMT
#9
Best interview evar
Muffloe
Profile Joined December 2012
Sweden6061 Posts
August 21 2013 15:43 GMT
#10
He definately displayed emotions, unilke another certain terran ;O
Conut
Profile Joined April 2012
Canada1026 Posts
August 21 2013 15:43 GMT
#11
im getting hyped for the finals, gogo wcs america
Sc2 always got your back
partydude89
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1850 Posts
August 21 2013 15:44 GMT
#12
Lol. i feel like i gained nothing new from that interview, given how short taeja's answers were. i wonder if he would give a better interview while drunk..
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DBS
Profile Joined July 2012
515 Posts
August 21 2013 15:44 GMT
#13
Can i just point out how boss Taeja is. He's like Naniwa and duckdeok are gonna be tough, but im not worried about InNovation.
"a pitchfork is for hay. a trident is for killing bitches." -djwheat
Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
August 21 2013 15:45 GMT
#14
I want a trash talk contest between bogus, taeja and yoda.
Glorious SEA doto
Archas
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6531 Posts
August 21 2013 15:45 GMT
#15
TaeJa
The room is ripe with the stench of bitches!
Steins;Gate
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1422 Posts
August 21 2013 15:45 GMT
#16
Best interview
" Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be. "
kju
Profile Joined September 2010
6143 Posts
August 21 2013 15:48 GMT
#17
so bland
Die4Ever
Profile Joined August 2010
United States17663 Posts
August 21 2013 15:49 GMT
#18
Did you ever think, playing WCS America, that maybe it would have been good to stay in the Korean region?

Nope.

lol good job WCS
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Prog455
Profile Joined April 2012
Denmark970 Posts
August 21 2013 15:53 GMT
#19
On August 22 2013 00:45 Fusilero wrote:
I want a trash talk contest between bogus, taeja and yoda.

That would be like a Canadian mosh pit:
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Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23576 Posts
August 21 2013 15:54 GMT
#20
this guy lol
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
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