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Stork - "I'm not a natural talent, I'm here because of my work ethic."
A more positive Stork
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/ocvZAMR.jpg)
source: This Is Game
You broke your length 13 loss streak.
I started my losing streak after losing my match with sOs on the 21st of April last year. Even in the off-season there were a lot of online tournaments, but I kept falling out so I thought that I had really had no skill. Now I feel like I can breathe a little.
Your opponent was a rookie on debut.
I know that when the fans look at this match, it seems obvious that I should win, but there are so many good SC2 players that the existing core of strong players have lost a lot of their advantage. Personally, I think of today's victory as an extremely valuable one.
People are saying that this is a victory borne of extraordinary effort?
I was playing around a lot in the off-season. Until then, when we were playing games internally I thought my skills were about average. When I started practising for the upcoming season, I realised that my skills weren't even average. That really kicked me into gear, and I practised hard.
Did today's match go as planned?
The opponent prepared well, and caused a lot of frustrating situations for me. I kept thinking a lot of negative thoughts. But once I saw the Ultralisks, I felt more at ease. Because they're so expensive, you can't make a lot of them at once. In a fight between two maxed armies, Protoss can win the game by winning a single fight.
What do you think are your weaknesses?
I think personally that I'm not adapting well to televised games. As my win-rate has dwindled as I've transitioned to SC2, I haven't been able to play much, especially with less individual tournaments. I think it was because my confidence was dwindling too.
You're in Code A?
It's made me hate GomTV so much (laughter). When the coaches saw the groups, they laughed. It feels like now, I'm the one being sacrificed by being put into this group for the good of the others. I was hoping for an easy group, so I'm pretty disappointed. When I first saw it, I was really put off and found it de-motivating. Then I thought about beating Xellos on debut, and I changed my mindset. Even if I get knocked out now, I want to make it a time where I progress. I'm thinking more positively now.
You were on a map thought to be bad for Protoss, Sejong Science Station.
In the first week of SPL, people talked a lot about how Protoss was strong. But honestly, I think Protoss is not good. The player that's good, regardless of map is No. 1, but Protoss has to be defensive and the other races have the initiative. That's why I think the other races are good. If you look at the players dominating the top of the ladder, there aren't many Terrans. There are a lot of Zergs and Protoss's but the players that are good are only up to a certain level. If I look at it from this point of view, it seems like balance is fine but also like it's totally broken. At the end of the day, the map doesn't matter too much. I don't have much confidence in my PvP, but I thought that I would play a Zerg on this map so that's why I went out on this map.
Your goal for this season?
I've already achieved my goal. In all truth, my goal was to end my losing streak. Because my results have been so bad, I thought that I would get sent out for less game. My team-mates are working really hard so I'm really hoping for good results.
Any remarks to finish?
Because I've been losing so much, I haven't had a chance to thank people. I want to thank my team-mates for helping me practice. Playing SC2 has changed my mind a lot. I thought that I was a natural talent, but turns out that I'm here because of my work-ethic. I'd like to be the kind of player that shows better and better matches because of their hard work.
6 wins out of the gate! Maru - "I want to play against Parting"
Aiming for the King of Wins, presents a challenge to Parting.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/XgEDNv1.jpg)
source: This Is Game
How do you feel after winning 2 games?
I didn't think that I would be playing the Ace Match, so I was completely flustered. I think that the opposition's strategy was a good one.
In the first game, you were attacked by early zerglings but you defended it well.
There was an early drone scout, so I did anticipate it. I think I didn't tense up too much and stayed calm, which helped me defend well.
How do you feel about your current ascendancy?
I seem to have such good luck with every game I play, so I'm amazed every game. I think it's going well.
You had to play a Protoss in the Ace Match.
I want to keep playing just Protoss's. Compared to the other match-ups, playing Protoss feels comfortable and always goes the way I think it will.
After today's wins, you're at the top of the Most Wins rankings.
I think if I can stay in the condition I'm in, I think I can definitely stay there.
The next match, you'll be playing SKT T1. Are you confident, even if you're up against Parting, who is also doing well?
I really hope I get to play against Parting. Even if it's to stay on top of the Most Wins ranking, I think I need to meet him in a match.
There's a lot of people saying "Protoss Imba". What do you think?
Protoss is definitely imba, but I think only the TvP match up is going well for me.
Any final remarks?
Today is Rogue's birthday, so I want to wish him a Happy Birthday. I want to thank aLive for helping me practice. I also want to thank the Coach and everyone at Jin Air.
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Cool @ stork
lol @ maru "i want to play only protoss" suicidal terran
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United States23455 Posts
aLive helped Maru practice? What a guy he should probably be picked up by Jin Air or something.
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Canada16217 Posts
i think you mean jin air vs mvp not prime vs mvp ^_^
Thanks for the interviews!
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Stork fighting!
Maru-PartinG for new MKP-PartinG rivalry? =D (Although it's probably more Maru-Dear right now)
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Australia563 Posts
On January 17 2014 15:48 NovemberstOrm wrote:
i think you mean jin air vs mvp not prime vs mvp ^_^
Thanks for the interviews!
My brain still thinks Maru is in Prime. Sorry!
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Canada16217 Posts
On January 17 2014 16:40 Mintie wrote:Show nested quote +On January 17 2014 15:48 NovemberstOrm wrote:
i think you mean jin air vs mvp not prime vs mvp ^_^
Thanks for the interviews! My brain still thinks Maru is in Prime. Sorry!
it's fine :D
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baller stork sick kid maru oh yeahhhhhhhh
When I first saw it, I was really put off and found it de-motivating. Then I thought about beating Xellos on debut, and I changed my mindset. Even if I get knocked out now, I want to make it a time where I progress. I'm thinking more positively now.
SO BALLER
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thanks for storku interview!!!! 
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It's such a pity that maru's not facing parting in the coming week of proleague
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On January 17 2014 19:55 lystier wrote:
It's such a pity that maru's not facing parting in the coming week of proleague
my thoughts indeed 
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Any one else think MaruPrime sounds better than Jir_AirMaru ?
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kinda like STXSouLINnoVation rather than AcerINnoVation
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But once I saw the Ultralisks, I felt more at ease.
He speaks the truth. :D
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On January 17 2014 19:58 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
Any one else think MaruPrime sounds better than Jir_AirMaru ?
I do, but he's left Prime so can't help it now. He's doing really well at JinAir Green Wings though. It'll be interesting to see how 2014 pans out for the prince.
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"Protoss is definitely imba, but I think only the TvP match up is going well for me."
LOL MARU ! XD
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stork is the 3rd player with most points in my FPL
thanks for translate ^^
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oh Stork, i feel so bad for you for the group you got in Code A
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Happy for Stork that he broke his losing streak, and good luck in Cofe A. However I have a feeling Maru is quickly going to regret saying that.
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STOOORRRKKKKKK
Tears in my eyes.
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I really like stork's comment about P compared against T/Z on ladder performance.
refreshing insights
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Poland3752 Posts
On January 17 2014 19:58 Hadronsbecrazy wrote:
Any one else think MaruPrime sounds better than Jir_AirMaru ?
Maru's Wallet probably disagrees.
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United States23455 Posts
Yup just going to redraw everyone's attention to the fact that aLive helped Maru practice. He's the behind the scenes FPL god.
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Suck that they didn't field Parting .
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Parting is obviously scared and dodges match vs JIn air.
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On January 17 2014 21:59 ujonecro wrote:
Parting is obviously scared and dodges match vs JIn air.
That's probably true :p
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Maru keeping the Terran hope alive.
Can't say Stork is doing the same for Protoss.
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On January 17 2014 22:06 Insoleet wrote:Show nested quote +On January 17 2014 21:59 ujonecro wrote:
Parting is obviously scared and dodges match vs JIn air. That's probably true :p
parting is 4-2 against maru
he aint scared yo
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United States23455 Posts
On January 17 2014 22:10 Ctesias wrote:
Maru keeping the Terran hope aLive.
Yeah he is being pretty greedy with aLive, the Terran hope. He should share.
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On January 17 2014 22:12 Fuell wrote:Show nested quote +On January 17 2014 22:06 Insoleet wrote:On January 17 2014 21:59 ujonecro wrote:
Parting is obviously scared and dodges match vs JIn air. That's probably true :p parting is 4-2 against maru he aint scared yo
2-2 in hots, and if you look at the quality of the games i'd say maru did better overall
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On January 17 2014 23:01 opterown wrote:Show nested quote +On January 17 2014 22:12 Fuell wrote:On January 17 2014 22:06 Insoleet wrote:On January 17 2014 21:59 ujonecro wrote:
Parting is obviously scared and dodges match vs JIn air. That's probably true :p parting is 4-2 against maru he aint scared yo 2-2 in hots, and if you look at the quality of the games i'd say maru did better overall
Certainly true, hard to say, I still feel Maru like needs to prove himself versus Rain/Dear/Sora/PartinG caliber toss. Let's hope they form a group of death together in Code S 
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Maru is just a boss, hope his winstreak can go on!
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TLADT24920 Posts
thanks for the translation!
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Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
Maru joins Taeja and Mvp as the single Terran player that is stopping the race from getting buffed.
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Stork if only you were better in sc2! Why can't you be at Jaedong's level D:
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On January 18 2014 04:25 tomastaz wrote:
Stork if only you were better in sc2! Why can't you be at Jaedong's level D:
I think it's the difference in Protoss from BW. By that, I mean he mentions in the interview that you need to defend with protoss. While you need to defend with all races in general as well, BW protoss was pretty aggressive so it's a different style to what he's used to playing. That would be my guess at least.
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yeah, i always thought stork would be good at sc2 terran, i would say the same for most bw protoss.
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On January 18 2014 08:10 nath wrote:
yeah, i always thought stork would be good at sc2 terran, i would say the same for most bw protoss.
Same, I always thought he would consider a race change. I was hoping Bisu would be the start of a BW Toss to go to SC2 Terran - it didn't pan out obviously. As for Stork and a potential race switch, well I guess that may not happen (it still could but unlikely). Not many Terrans in KESPA teams as is anyway let alone his team in Samsung (Reality being the only fielded Terran player).
But I feel for Stork, he did break his losing streak and he has been quite candid about how he's been doing in SC2, doesn't help matters he's the sacrificial lamb for his Code A group. I hope he finds a way to crush that group 2-0 and prove that he's here to stay.
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Such odd pictures, no one is really smiling.
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"Protoss is definitely imba, but I think only the TvP match up is going well for me."
hahahaha
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Stork - "I'm not a natural talent, I'm here because of my work ethic."
Ya right stork we all know you have been playing your phone games!! Its nice to see him win though!
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wish more power on stork... continue to work hard and dream on~
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