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TaeJa's retirement postponed Interview

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Kaizor
Profile Joined May 2015
Singapore909 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-07-19 17:43:52
July 19 2016 15:57 GMT
#1
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Q: It's been a while since you played in any competition, how do you feel advancing to the ro16?

A: It was hard to predict whether i would advance and i was very lucky.



Q: How did you practice for your group?

A: I did not practice alot and i only started 2 weeks ago.



Q: Did you prepare any specific builds?

A: No, actually i spent most of the time watching my opponents' vods.



Q: After losing your first match and watching Maru win his Winner's match, what did you realise?

A: I think i chose a bad opener and nobody uses this build anymore.



Q: You seem to be able to adapt easily and find the most suitable strategy. What is your secret?

A: Rest of the players like to go for maximum efficiency, i play according to my instincts.



Q: If you had met Maru, what would happen?

A: When i came, i was thinking that if i can beat the 2 zergs i will be able to advance.



Q: When you faced Ragnarok in the deciding match, were you confident?

A: After watching the winner's match i was feeling confident and was able to play in a relaxed way.



Q: When were you confident that you would win?

A: After a few exchanges, i realise the difference in our army size was big and i thought i was going to win. But when the burrowed infestors appeared i was scared that i was going to lose.



Q: What have you been doing recently?

A: Resting at home, preparing to enlist. I will join the army in November.



Q: Any plans after army?

A: i will think about it after i enlist.



Q: You have already announced your retirement from SC2, will you be playing other games?

A: I thought about playing team games but because of my age and army, i gave up.



Q: You seem to be doing well in Overwatch.

A: I am still quite noob and i always seem to face pros.



Q: What is your rating at?

A: About 72 to 73.



Q: Is there any games you are not good at?

A: I am above average in all the games i play.



Q: How about board games like Go?

A: I don't like games that i need to think a lot, i am not interested in those games.



Q: After you advanced today, you seemed very proud and the audience were proud of you. Have you thought about returning?

A: But i still have to go to the army.



Q: Any players you need to watch out for in the ro16?

A: Everyone in the ro16 are good players so there ain't anybody in particular to watch out for.



Q: Can we look forward to the group selection this time round.

A: Last time i was picked quite late, this time i hoped to be picked faster. I don't know whether this would be more interesting.



Q: Anything you wish to say to your friends?

A: With so many fans supporting me, i will definitely put in my best effort and fight to my last.



source : http://s.163.com/16/0718/13/BS8SQNTA00314Q8T.html

** Please take note that that is a second translation from a chinese translation, i do not promise that i translated the full emotion or tone that Taeja had in the interview. As far as i am concerned, a lot could be lost in translation. And i did this half drunk, so pardon my grammatical mistakes.
Hit me up if you need chinese translations. soO fighting !!
minigwar
Profile Joined June 2011
United States33 Posts
July 19 2016 15:59 GMT
#2
Taeja will be forever in an almost retired state. He'll just keep winning and keep comign back. The year of Taeja returns!
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[N3O]r3d33m3r
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Germany673 Posts
July 19 2016 16:02 GMT
#3
A: I thought about playing team games but because of my age and army, i gave up.


Age? That guy is just 21 years old.
NinjaToss
Profile Blog Joined October 2015
Austria1383 Posts
July 19 2016 16:26 GMT
#4
haha, this interview is so TaeJa-liked I chuckled a bit
but it's kinda sad that he's actually really going to the army this November
I'm sorry for all those that got their hearts broken by Zest | Zest, Bisu, soO, herO, MC, Maru, TY, Rogue, Trap, TaeJa", Favourite foreigners: ShoWTimE, Snute, Serral and Nerchio| KT BEST KT |
Charoisaur
Profile Joined August 2014
Germany16021 Posts
Last Edited: 2016-07-19 16:48:58
July 19 2016 16:46 GMT
#5
A: I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

lol


who has the best interviews TaeJa or INnoVation?
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geokilla
Profile Joined May 2011
Canada8244 Posts
July 19 2016 16:50 GMT
#6
If he goes to the army in November, doesn't this mean there is still an opportunity for him to change his mind? And at the very least he can participate in a couple more tournaments if he wishes?
stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
July 19 2016 16:53 GMT
#7
On July 20 2016 01:46 Charoisaur wrote:
Show nested quote +
A: I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

lol


who has the best interviews TaeJa or INnoVation?


at least SKT can drag something out of Inno.

For Taeja you need either his brother or San to get anything out of him.
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LongShot27
Profile Joined May 2013
United States2084 Posts
July 19 2016 16:58 GMT
#8
TL;DR

I am Taeja, I am machine, I no feel.
If all men were created equal there would be no reason to declare it.
Cele
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Germany4016 Posts
July 19 2016 16:59 GMT
#9
gl hf Taeja, really cool guy!
Broodwar for life!
Ej_
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
47656 Posts
July 19 2016 17:00 GMT
#10
I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

this is a gem
"Technically the dictionary has zero authority on the meaning or words" - Rodya
Ctesias
Profile Joined December 2012
4595 Posts
July 19 2016 17:01 GMT
#11
Thanks for the detailed and in-depth interview, Taeja. I feel like I truly got to know you now.

On July 20 2016 01:26 NinjaToss wrote:
but it's kinda sad that he's actually really going to the army this November

I'll believe it when I see it.
Flash | Mvp
stuchiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Fiddler's Green42661 Posts
July 19 2016 17:03 GMT
#12
On July 20 2016 02:00 Ej_ wrote:
I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

this is a gem


I love it
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munch
Profile Joined July 2014
Mute City2363 Posts
July 19 2016 17:14 GMT
#13
On July 20 2016 02:03 stuchiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 20 2016 02:00 Ej_ wrote:
I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

this is a gem


I love it

sc2 confirmed ez game
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andrewlt
Profile Joined August 2009
United States7702 Posts
July 19 2016 17:33 GMT
#14
On July 20 2016 02:00 Ej_ wrote:
I dont like games that i need to think alot, i am not interested in those games.

this is a gem


Quote of the year material here
lichter
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
1001 YEARS KESPAJAIL22272 Posts
July 20 2016 04:38 GMT
#15
the longer this goes on the more hilarious it gets
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Inazuma
Profile Joined June 2016
17 Posts
July 20 2016 04:56 GMT
#16
Kinda a misleading title?

He's still going into the army in november, where's part about postponing?
Shuffleblade
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden1903 Posts
July 20 2016 05:54 GMT
#17
On July 20 2016 13:56 Inazuma wrote:
Kinda a misleading title?

He's still going into the army in november, where's part about postponing?

I agree a little bit =P

The postponed part is this, he advanced, he is still in GSL and he will play another pro match in code S. Thus retirement postponed atm
Maru, Bomber, TY, Dear, Classic, DeParture and Rogue!
Lambertus
Profile Joined February 2010
South Africa977 Posts
July 20 2016 07:01 GMT
#18
Thanks for the interview, I found that very entertaining :-D Taeja Style.

Smart that he goes to the army now, better earlier then with 30 or so...
The only known Reverend on TL playing SC2 and BW (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=409226)
Edpayasugo
Profile Joined April 2013
United Kingdom2217 Posts
July 25 2016 06:55 GMT
#19
Thanks
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DinosaurPoop
Profile Blog Joined April 2013
687 Posts
July 25 2016 07:32 GMT
#20
thank
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