based on what idra said (assuming cruncher will here about it), i would think that idra wants cruncher to focus on 4gate. idra is sort of calling out cruncher, and we will have to see if cruncher calls idra's bluff. what would be really sexy is if cruncher does the fake 4gate like MC and many other toss do--wait until last second to cancel nexus and then warp in stalkers. and attack. or 4gate with blink.

i'm sure idra is thinking about all of this and will probably have some very conservative scouting patterns and overlord sacs.

Xswordy

United Kingdom425 Posts

March 25 2011 16:53 GMT

#224

Q: If you had to introduce yourself to our fans who never met you, how would you describe yourself? Write a few sentences about your personality.

Personality should be irrelevant. This is a computer game tournament, not a dating show.

Haha that's the best part right there.

United States1056 Posts

March 25 2011 16:59 GMT

#225

I hope Cruncher wipes the floor with Idra for being so cocky. He really isn't even going to practice and he only expects all-ins? Idra deserves to lose.

United States1056 Posts

March 25 2011 17:03 GMT

#226

The ironic thing is that Idra claims personality is irrelevant, yet he completely plays up the Cruncher bashing knowing that's half the reason he's so famous. If anyone thinks it's only because of Idra's skill, take a look at any page in the fan thread, it's all quotes of Idra calling people retards and bashing on other players. Personality is definitely relevant.

LanTAs

United States1091 Posts

March 25 2011 17:10 GMT

#227

lol "he's prob gonna warpgate, and maybe throw in some DTs or voidrays"

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLL IDRAA

Dramborleg

United States23 Posts

March 25 2011 17:12 GMT

#228

Idra is not BM as much as people think. If he does BM for example, after he gets rushed by some silly timing attack, his bm is justified. He says what he thinks and normally what he thinks is true. People just don't like the truth.

I hope Idra smashes the tournament. For how good he is, he should be winning a lot more.

growl

United States203 Posts

March 25 2011 17:14 GMT

#229

I hope despite what IdrA says in his interview he IS taking Cruncher seriously. It would be really disappointing of he went out so early, to cheese or 2 base timing attacks or whatever... but it's really funny how riled up he's gotten people who wouldn't be emotionally invested in the match if they hadn't read the interview.

dtz

5834 Posts

March 25 2011 17:16 GMT

#230

idra is basically talking the same way as he did like when he played against tyler and to a smaller extent, f91. Always make for great drama =)

Sigmur

Poland497 Posts

March 25 2011 17:19 GMT

#231

Is it just me, or IdrA looks kinda handsome on that art? :D

Irave

United States9965 Posts

March 25 2011 17:19 GMT

#232

Idra being as positive as ever! Great interviews all around, very excited for these games!

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

March 25 2011 17:20 GMT

#233

Takign it as a walkover lol, oh boy

insta

216 Posts

March 25 2011 17:20 GMT

#234

What's Grackalacken? :D

IdrA's answers just awesome, indeed.

HYPE HYPE HYPE !

SCbiff

110 Posts

March 25 2011 17:34 GMT

#235

On March 25 2011 18:01 anonmice wrote:
i love IdrA's clever answers, especially

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I find it incredibly naive.

Of course personality is relevant. The fact that so many people are gushing all over this statement is a testament to that, if nothing else.

Tournaments are mostly funded by sponsors. Players like IdrA can dedicate their time to play games full time because of sponsors. Sponsors are willing to fund tournaments and support players because they want to advertise to people, and do you know a big reason why people tune in to watch their "favorite" player? Yep, personality.

Again, IdrA is the poster child for personality in gaming. He wouldn't have nearly as many fans if not for his personality, and less fans = less sponsorships. Not sure how he couldn't understand that.

Al Bundy

7257 Posts

March 25 2011 17:37 GMT

#236

Thanks for the interviews, for once I kind of like the answers that IdrA gave. Gotta love his honest personality.

Hopefully Idra and HayprO will make it through. Zerg Fighting!

SushilS

2115 Posts

March 25 2011 17:40 GMT

#237

LOOOOL. IdrA such a goof!
IdrA Vs Cruncher... Gonna be epic. Im predicting upsettt!! O_o

Sabu113

United States11075 Posts

March 25 2011 17:49 GMT

#238

bwhahhaa. Idra gives another epic interview.

Haypro t.t you got storm whats with the toss hate t.t

Azuroz

Sweden1630 Posts

March 25 2011 17:50 GMT

#239

hayder hwaiting<3, hope you can finally prove yourself to the people that doubt you.

Tatari

United States1179 Posts

March 25 2011 17:52 GMT

#240

Q: Your first round opponent is a relatively unknown player - Cruncher. What are your thoughts about him?

I'm approaching the match as if it were a walkover.

Q: Are you confident you can beat him? Do you expect him to do any risky strategies against you?

Yes, he's going to 4 gate all-in both games unless he decides to be clever and make voidrays or DTs.

Oh IdrA...