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[Interview] 2015 GSL Season 3 Grand Finals Winner

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Where dat snitch at?37003 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-10-04 22:40:38
October 04 2015 22:24 GMT
#1
[image loading] (T)INnoVation

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Source: Daily eSports

How do you feel about winning the championship?

I had this feeling that I was going to win the championship regardless of who I faced the minute I advanced into the finals. I’m strong when it comes to performing for the finals and ByuL is someone who I feel faces pressure when he performs for a finals so I figured I was fine in that department. I just had this feeling that I was going to win.

Exactly one year has passed since your last GSL championship.

It’s really amusing that I won the championship again after exactly one year. It just happens when I am not even aware that it’s happening. It’s really amusing. I’m glad that I was able to win in 2015 also.

You lost to ByuL in the S2SL Ro4 match.

I lost disappointingly then but I still thought to myself that I was more than capable of taking the win. It was BoX match so that means figuring out what you want to do for each game was important. Because of that, I focused on that aspect.

In your head-to-head score, ByuL had the lead. Were there any difficulties in preparing for your match against him?

There wasn’t really anything difficult. Aside from the fact that I kind of didn’t want to play the game since I had to practice even on my days off, everything else was fine. My head hurt because I had to keep on thinking of build orders to use.

You lost game one after deciding to mech.

I anticipated that he had grabbed the gold base expansion, but I ended up getting nervous and didn’t scout with my hellions. But I still felt that I had the advantage. I even knew that he gone for mutas so I decided to go for a timing attack. Sadly, it did not work out. I told myself that I would of course win game one, so I got flustered when things didn’t go well.

Which set was the most difficult? Around when did you anticipate the championship victory?

I told myself that I had to win on Coda no matter what. Since it was a really long game and I made a lot of mistakes so I got shook up a lot, it was a difficult set. I think I was able to win the championship because the momentum came to my side once I won that game on Coda.

You will face KT’s Zest for your first BlizzCon match.

Zest is such a strong opponent that I still don’t know yet how I’m going to handle him.

Last year soO, this year ByuL, you gave each of them their third straight second place finish.

Rather than say that I was the one responsible for giving them their losses, I just think it’s unfortunate for them that they had to meet me during a bad time in their careers. I feel that losing in the finals causes a kind of trauma. In that aspect, I just think I got really lucky.

What is the score you anticipate for the Proleague Grand Finals?

I won’t know for sure until the lineups are posted. But I think our team is much stronger since it’s going to be a six player lineup. But of course, Jin Air is also a good team so I am expecting a 4-2 or 4-3 victory for us.

Looks like it’s time to focus on LotV now.

Not yet. We still need to focus on the upcoming Proleague finals match. I don’t think we’ll practice any LotV until that finishes first.

How do you feel about LotV?

I only played like one game so far. LotV beta has already been out for quite some time now and a lot of players have already gotten a head start. I can’t help but think that I’ll have to work hard even during my break time so that I can catch up to them. I’m sure there will be a noticeable gap in the beginning skill level wise, but as time passes on, the better players will be able to throw them off and rise to the top. I’m not too worried.

Anything else you would like to say?

I am so relieved that I won the championship because a lot of fans came, my family came, and my teammates came as well. I am grateful to them. I was able to win because my teammates helped me out so much with practice. I am also grateful to the coaching staff for focusing so much on this. I hope that they continue to do so from here on out.



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Source: Daily eSports

ByuL's situation is quite unique. Because exactly one year ago, INnoVation also gave his teammate, soO, his third straight second place finish in a row after a GSL finals. After ByuL got second place for the third time in a row, SKT's soO sent him a message of condolence through DES:

"ByuL and I may not be friends but out of everyone in the world, I am the only person who knows exactly how he is feeling. It is such a difficult experience to go through when you finish second place three times in a row. But I'm sure his day will come one day as long as he is able to overcome this hardship. I hope ByuL continues to remain strong."



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Hularuns
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United Kingdom37 Posts
October 04 2015 22:31 GMT
#2
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LemonyTang
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United Kingdom428 Posts
October 04 2015 22:38 GMT
#3
That's right Bogus ain't worried!!
Mvp #1
Bagration
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
United States18282 Posts
October 04 2015 22:40 GMT
#4
Innovation is the greatest Terran of HotS
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FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
October 04 2015 22:46 GMT
#5
"ByuL and I may not be friends but out of everyone in the world, I am the only person who knows exactly how he is feeling. It is such a difficult experience to go through when you finish second place three times in a row. But I'm sure his day will come one day as long as he is able to overcome this hardship. I hope ByuL continues to remain strong."


Kong pain right there
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
October 04 2015 22:50 GMT
#6
It was actually soO's fourth consecutive defeat, not his third
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Silvana
Profile Blog Joined September 2013
3713 Posts
October 04 2015 23:39 GMT
#7
good guy soO

gratz to Inno!
iMrising
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States1099 Posts
October 04 2015 23:39 GMT
#8
I was hoping SoO would say something to ByuL. I'm glad it happened.
Innovation doesn't seem to think much of his win, which is expected. I'm glad he wasn't too boastful though
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ne4aJIb
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Russian Federation3209 Posts
October 04 2015 23:58 GMT
#9
Bogus, man.
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ts33kr
Profile Joined October 2015
3 Posts
October 05 2015 00:44 GMT
#10
INnoVation deserves to win.... he shoulda won SSL aswell... this guy is on another level... congrats iNno I hope you still be awesome in LoTV... much love from Australia.. much love my homie...
BeStFAN
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October 05 2015 01:30 GMT
#11
sad zergs

stay strong
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Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2602 Posts
October 05 2015 01:52 GMT
#12
SC2 has had a couple kongs in its history. But I would imagine that nothing quite compares to losing all those finals in a row...

Grats Innovation though, what a boss...
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Profile Blog Joined September 2012
United States446 Posts
October 05 2015 02:39 GMT
#13
Awesome of soO to send that message to ByuL. Hwating!
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Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37003 Posts
October 05 2015 03:28 GMT
#14
On October 05 2015 07:50 Zealously wrote:
It was actually soO's fourth consecutive defeat, not his third

I think they didn't count WCS KR as a GSL.
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China2430 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-10-05 04:45:50
October 05 2015 04:33 GMT
#15
On October 05 2015 12:28 Seeker wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2015 07:50 Zealously wrote:
It was actually soO's fourth consecutive defeat, not his third

I think they didn't count WCS KR as a GSL.

LOL then Dear and Soulkey did not win GSL.
in Context of 2014 when INoVation won his GSL in that year, it was soO's 3rd consecutive finals in 2014
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
October 05 2015 05:15 GMT
#16
soO with the Kong love <3
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parkufarku
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
882 Posts
October 05 2015 05:33 GMT
#17
big fan of Inno even though he plays the Terran scum race. Could also probably make an argument that he's the most successful T so far.
FlyingSteaks
Profile Joined April 2012
Brazil433 Posts
October 05 2015 06:36 GMT
#18
Pretty cool run Inno had in this GSL:

Innovation was 5-11 against Zest? Won 3-1
0-6 against Maru? Won 4-1
5-9 agains Byul? Won 4-2
Veluvian
Profile Joined December 2011
Bulgaria256 Posts
October 05 2015 06:55 GMT
#19
Hype for BOGUS!
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Dreamer.T
Profile Joined December 2009
United States3584 Posts
October 05 2015 07:46 GMT
#20
As Mvp was for WoL, Innovation is for Hots! The greatest terrans to play the game! Do hope we get to see Mvp back again in Lotv, I miss him. Innovation I expect will continue to do great.
Forever the best, IMMvp <3
Blargh
Profile Joined September 2010
United States2101 Posts
October 05 2015 08:28 GMT
#21
First few games looked close, but by the end, it was quite clear who the better player was.

Also, Rogue curse is real. Innovation didn't even thank Rogue ...
fLyiNgDroNe
Profile Joined September 2005
Belgium3996 Posts
October 05 2015 08:56 GMT
#22
this Bogus dude is a nerdslayer. He owned hots single-handily.


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Frakkofff
Profile Joined May 2014
Russian Federation66 Posts
October 05 2015 09:13 GMT
#23
soO, you are such a nice guy...
XiaoJoyce-
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
China2908 Posts
October 05 2015 09:46 GMT
#24
On October 05 2015 18:13 Frakkofff wrote:
soO, you are such a nice guy...


Maybe SoO is so lonely , he feel no 1 understand him 3 times 2nd place. Then he see Byul and become so happy that sum1 is @ same shoe as him .

So he show some bromance . Bro , I understand you . Me too last year .
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fx9
Profile Joined November 2013
117 Posts
October 05 2015 10:43 GMT
#25
Imagine if Soo faces Byul in next GSL finals,

There could be only one true Kong!!!
Frenchy91
Profile Joined August 2015
France36 Posts
October 05 2015 16:49 GMT
#26
The universe can't handle that.

This would end in a perpetual draw !
INnoVation SoO
sc2chronic
Profile Joined May 2012
United States777 Posts
October 05 2015 17:48 GMT
#27
sOo is such a sweetheart :D
terrible, terrible, damage
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
October 05 2015 18:26 GMT
#28
On October 05 2015 19:43 fx9 wrote:
Imagine if Soo faces Byul in next GSL finals,

There could be only one true Kong!!!

After 7th draw in a row they decide it is time to give them both 1st place. Universe will collapse then.
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[PkF] Wire
Profile Joined March 2013
France24192 Posts
October 05 2015 18:46 GMT
#29
On October 05 2015 15:36 FlyingSteaks wrote:
Pretty cool run Inno had in this GSL:

Innovation was 5-11 against Zest? Won 3-1
0-6 against Maru? Won 4-1
5-9 agains Byul? Won 4-2

amazing indeed.

Congrats INnoVation.
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37003 Posts
October 06 2015 02:16 GMT
#30
On October 05 2015 13:33 MiniFotToss wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 05 2015 12:28 Seeker wrote:
On October 05 2015 07:50 Zealously wrote:
It was actually soO's fourth consecutive defeat, not his third

I think they didn't count WCS KR as a GSL.

LOL then Dear and Soulkey did not win GSL.
in Context of 2014 when INoVation won his GSL in that year, it was soO's 3rd consecutive finals in 2014

LOL, yeah, this makes more sense than my comment. My bad
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Thrillz
Profile Joined May 2012
4313 Posts
October 06 2015 05:06 GMT
#31
On October 05 2015 09:44 ts33kr wrote:
INnoVation deserves to win.... he shoulda won SSL aswell... this guy is on another level... congrats iNno I hope you still be awesome in LoTV... much love from Australia.. much love my homie...


Another shot at the dual starleague was lost...that one stung more than Life missing his chance as well considering the circumstances.
MrMischelito
Profile Joined February 2014
347 Posts
October 06 2015 15:43 GMT
#32
On October 05 2015 07:50 Zealously wrote:
It was actually soO's fourth consecutive defeat, not his third

they also wrote: "ByuL's situation is quite unique." which apparently it is not.
neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
October 08 2015 08:16 GMT
#33
On October 05 2015 07:24 soO said:
ByuL and I may not be friends but out of everyone in the world, I am the only person who knows exactly how he is feeling. It is such a difficult experience to go through when you finish second place three times in a row. But I'm sure his day will come one day as long as he is able to overcome this hardship. I hope ByuL continues to remain strong.


Oh soO, my eyes get a bit wet.

Innovation fighting! : D
maru G5L pls
Philozovic
Profile Joined August 2012
France1676 Posts
October 10 2015 13:52 GMT
#34
He lost to Byul in the Ro8 not Ro4
INnoVation is the absolute best | I wept for i knew his words to be true
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