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Volvox
Profile Joined October 2010
United States27 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-21 07:43:41
March 21 2011 07:02 GMT
#1
The one man who seems to soar above the rest. He is very analytical with his style of play and is able to crush his opponent, not by cheesy tactics, but by reading the enemies plays and reacting very sharply to ensure victory. I am of course talking about Greg Fields, more commonly known as Evil Geniuses (Wiki)Idra. Greg preformed at the Arizona Open today and I must say, his performance was stellar. He was able to have such a great time talking with his friends and manager with no trouble mulitasking his way to first place.
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Idra watching SKU play his opponent.

Win after win, he just knew what needed to be done, and he was able to execute it exactly how it should be. Most people may pass judgement on Idra, saying he is a bad mannered player. In real life however, Greg is very forthcoming, smart, and actually a really kind gentleman.
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Greg playing while his manager, Scott looks on.

Reluctant to pickup on the Zerg race myself, Idra makes the opponent wish he never even picked up the game. He has many many supporters, online and by his side. People were constantly messaging him while he was playing his matched and he stayed calm and consistent the entire tournament. He is definitely a player to look out for if you're ever to play in Starcraft II professionally. The tourney, over all, was a lot of fun and I'm sure Greg will be visiting us again, his local fans, for another round of LAN skirmish.
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[image loading]Greg winning first place with his custom dog tag that reads Zerg on the front and Idra on the back.

However, for now, we will allow him to spread his wings and soar into TSL3 and beyond.
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Semi-finals and finals of Open
Post-interview with Idra

My outlook on Skew is available here:
Arizona Open and Skew
"Keep the music going, it will always get you through." -Nate Reflect
merlin101
Profile Joined July 2010
Switzerland194 Posts
March 21 2011 07:07 GMT
#2
Yeah he seems like a nice guy... And his analysis of the game impresses me every time!
Turgid
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1623 Posts
March 21 2011 07:08 GMT
#3
How did Skew do? I'm really curious about that guy!!!
(╬ ಠ益ಠ)
JuuMeijin
Profile Joined December 2009
Sweden164 Posts
March 21 2011 07:13 GMT
#4
He lost to DTs.

Also you might want to post a link to the VoDs if they are available yet.
y_y
Amalaxi
Profile Joined December 2010
United States180 Posts
March 21 2011 08:11 GMT
#5
IdrA is a very cool in person, I was talking to him half the time I was there about random shit and strats he never once said stfu or let me focus. great guy. Even though I made it to the top 6 and lost to him 0-2 its still amazing to be able walk up to him and shake his hand.
justin.tv/amalaxinaoum
JackOscar
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden50 Posts
March 21 2011 14:22 GMT
#6
On March 21 2011 17:11 Amalaxi wrote:
IdrA is a very cool in person, I was talking to him half the time I was there about random shit and strats he never once said stfu or let me focus. great guy. Even though I made it to the top 6 and lost to him 0-2 its still amazing to be able walk up to him and shake his hand.



That's cool. And with IdrA you probably don't have to worry wether or not he was annoyed but just didn't say anything 'cause if he was. I'm sure he would tell you to shut up
"Guinnea pigs have more blood than rats and hamster" - Artosis
Malhorn
Profile Joined October 2010
United States148 Posts
March 21 2011 14:54 GMT
#7
Always enjoy watching IdrA play. Thanks for the stream guys . Wish I lived in Arizona so I could play in a LAN with Greg and have the pleasure of meeting the man.
Now playing: Random 8)
Essentia
Profile Joined July 2010
1150 Posts
March 21 2011 14:59 GMT
#8
Greg looks like a boss with that dog tag bling!
imbs
Profile Joined September 2010
United Kingdom320 Posts
March 21 2011 15:02 GMT
#9
very interesting stuff. im especially suprised at how interesting the interview was since you guys looked so uncomfortable there :>
OverZero
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States271 Posts
March 21 2011 15:17 GMT
#10
Were you guys playing on CRT monitors??? hahaha. Although I was only able to tune in for a couple games, I really enjoyed watching. Seems like it was a really well run tournament!
PLAGUUUUUUU <My Stream: twitch.tv/paullolol > Check it out some time!!!
turdburgler
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
England6749 Posts
March 21 2011 15:19 GMT
#11
cant those people in the background shut up when your trying to do an interview?

apart from that, always good to hear idras thoughts on why other people are bad <3
Monarch.StarCrack
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States169 Posts
March 21 2011 15:23 GMT
#12
I've always been a huge IdrA fan and hope to one day meet him at an event.
@HearthstoneOpen twitter
Driz87
Profile Joined January 2011
34 Posts
March 21 2011 15:32 GMT
#13
Idra rocks. I met him at MLG DC and we talked for afew minutes. Chill guy, had a big banana grin on his face after winning. He talked to many fans and gave an interview to one fangirl before his official interview.

Anyone that knows him only for his BM is ignorant.
Boblhead
Profile Joined August 2010
United States2577 Posts
March 21 2011 16:15 GMT
#14
Idra was a super chill guy, allowing people to take pictures and he answered so many questions, I even overheard him theory crafting some with a couple of the fellow players. This small of a lan he was more laid back than I think he would be at MLG and such so it was very cool to meet him and SirScoots. He's not as BM as people would think he is he is actually very nice in person.
L3g3nd_
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand10461 Posts
March 21 2011 16:23 GMT
#15
IdrA is my idol,

and nice an interview! always love reading stuff from idra
https://twitter.com/#!/IrisAnother
McKTenor13
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1383 Posts
March 21 2011 17:15 GMT
#16
This is awesome to see such a great player going to a smaller tournament like that. Anyone there was really lucky!

It seems like Idra is a lot more relaxed and happy to be back in the states after such a long time in Korea. Cant wait to see him crush TSL and NASL!
If you can chill. chill. - Liquid'Tyler
Tschis
Profile Joined November 2010
Brazil1511 Posts
March 21 2011 17:19 GMT
#17
So great to see this.

IdrA is a nice guy, he just gets pissed sometimes, and looks bad manner.
I wish I could meet him someday.

//tx
"A coward is not someone that runs from a battle knowing he will lose. A coward is someone who challenges a weak knowing he will win."
Swwww
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Switzerland812 Posts
March 21 2011 17:35 GMT
#18
Nice write up! Love to see IdrA doing well! :D
"What is this TeamSupportGroup?" - mahnini.
JMDj
Profile Joined September 2010
United States454 Posts
March 21 2011 17:43 GMT
#19
IdrA is a good mannered handsome badass. Anyone who thinks otherwise is just wrong.
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
March 26 2011 02:11 GMT
#20
Nice writeup, congrats Idra on the sweet dog tag bling! Also my mind is blown, I haven't seen a crt monitor in ages.
ratMortar
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada282 Posts
March 26 2011 02:29 GMT
#21
Nice! Hadn't heard the news about this tournament thanks for the write up dude.

kERAD
Profile Joined March 2011
United States7 Posts
March 26 2011 02:43 GMT
#22
Gotta love Idra.
I PUT THE STD IN STUD ALL I NEED IS U
AnDa1120
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada472 Posts
March 27 2011 22:18 GMT
#23
Sad day for Idra fans but that dog tag is baller.
http://www.twitch.tv/area51_anda | @ahandyhoang | areaAnDa.751 | Terran | NaDa ♥
shell
Profile Joined October 2010
Portugal2722 Posts
March 28 2011 11:15 GMT
#24
some times you win sometimes you loose!

but IdrA is unique and i respect that!
BENFICA || Besties: idra, Stephano, Nestea, Jaedong, Serral, Jinro, Scarlett || Zerg <3
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