Today we bring you the last set of Pre-Round of 32 Interviews! This set includes the last competitors from day 4: MYM.Mondragon, ZeeRaX, Liquid`TLO, and oGsNaDa.
MYM.Mondragon Zerg
Q: You haven't played much SC2 until the last few months. Tell us how your progress has been going.
To be honest, I haven't played that much the last two months either because I was in my exam period once again (like every TSL you host ). But still, you know that I never talk about any progress because I can only win if I am lucky.
Q: You will have participated in all three TSLs. Does this tournament mean anything special to you? What are your goals for the TSL3?
TSL was, is, and will always be the greatest tournament. It has been so much fun to participate every single time even, if you stopped me first TSL with Wuthering Heights :D. Second time was the better one apparently because there was no Wuthering Heights and no one really expected me to achieve too much, because I was not really in the spotlight at all the months before. It was a pleasure to see Tyler and me in the final of TSL2, I think that both him and me were quite inactive until TSL and people did not really consider us favorites before the tournament. It was fun to play him in the final even though I lost, but he's a great guy and he deserved to win. My Goals for TSL 3 ... lets see what happens .
Q: Many fans are very curious as to your current skill level. Are you confident in your SC2 ability at the moment? Do you feel you have something to prove?
I am never confident in my skill - as usual only luck decides if I am able to win. I don't feel like I have something to prove. Of course many people have high expectations that I must be at least as good in SC2 as I was in BW but the games are too different to actually compare them. Being good in BW doesnt necessarily mean that you are good in SC2 as well.
Q: Your first round opponent is Zeerax. Do you know anything about him? How do you feel about him? Are you confident you can beat him?
I do know him from some games, we have played in the ladder but those were quite a while ago. I do not really think I can beat him since I consider him a very skilled opponent who can cause some upsets in this tournament and unfortunately I am the first one in his way.
Q: Describe your style in SC2. What are your best and worst match ups?
I am still trying to stick to a macro orientated style as I did in BroodWar but it feels different in SC2 because I hate Queens! Using Larva Injection regularly asks too much of me :D. I do not really know what are my best and worst matchups. I guess they are all equally ... (insert any word you think that might fit).
Q: Do you feel the Koreans will dominate the TSL3 or do you feel that the international players stand a good chance?
We saw at IEM that Koreans are once again dominating in StarCraft 2 though the skill gap does not appear as big as it was in BroodWar (yet). There are not many international players that can stand a chance but I am looking forward to seeing possible surprises.
Q: Do you feel your experience in SC1 gives you an advantage against all the newer players? Are you excited to finally be competing again?
Experience does not help. Only thing that helps is practice and game sense - and game sense comes from practicing. In the end it is all about practicing until you have reached a particular skill level.
Q: How is MYM? Do you practice with the other MYM players? Do you plan on traveling to any future big LANs or tournaments?
MYM is great, we have a great team, we have great players and MYM supports everyone as well as they can. I do practice with the others but because of the lack of time due to my studies I did not practice as much as I might have wanted. I do not have any concrete plan concerning attending offline tournaments / LANs. We will see about that.
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.
I hate questions like that were I have to talk about myself :D Oh well, I'm Mondragon and I've been a BroodWar player since 1998 and I have been the leader and player of ToT for almost one decade. I am very proud of this 'personal' achievement to lead a team with many unique players (who sometimes behave like a diva) for so many years, knowing that ToT was the best team in BroodWar. This is something really unique and special. I do not want to talk too much about my achievements because everyone can look that up if they want to .
Q: What do you think are your greatest strengths and weaknesses as a player?
I consider my macro, my game sense and probably my 'crisis management' as one of my greatest strengths (at least in BW). My weakness concerning eSports is probably that I do not put as much effort into practicing as other just because I dislike mass playing and I prefer to do other things in my life than just playing SC2 several hours day by day. I rather try to think about some situations in the game more deeply and try to even out the lack of practice time.
Q: Which matches (other than your own) are you interested in? Why? Who do you believe will win?
I'm interested in Kas vs HayprO and I hope they can put up a great show. Even though I really like Kas I will be rooting for my former team mate . Sen vs Fenix is gonna be nice to watch too because Sen is just ... Sen - as well an old team mate of mine. Besides of that I hope that Ret is going to win against NaNiwa because I like to see Jos playing. He knows what it takes to be an extraordinary player. In general I am less interested in Korean games but I have never been too much into following Korean scene in BroodWar either.
Q: Do you have anything to say to your fans and supporters before the Round of 32?
First of all I want to thank everyone for your support. I hope that my fans bring me luck once again and that I can win a map in order to hit the imaginary easy button at least once .
ZeeRaX
Protoss
Q: You qualified for the TSL on points. Give us your thoughts on the qualifiers. Have you been watching the later qualifiers?
I really liked the qualifying methods (not just the winners being able to qualify, as I think it is the most fair and precise way of getting the best players to qualify). Also having best of 3 as early as round of 32 was really nice. Qualifiers ran really smooth and admins were really helpful and understandable when needed.
Q: You are a lesser known player. What are your goals for the TSL3? Do you feel you have something to prove?
Also I am less known player, I consider myself to be one of the top European players since the beta. I've been doing pretty good on the ladder (being number 1 numerous times). Unfortunately, I don't like the structure of most online tournaments (too much luck involved, too time consuming, low prize money) and that keeps me away from playing them and being a more recognizable name. Considering myself one of the top Euro guys I definitely want to prove it. I haven't set myself any exact goals, just want to play to the best of my abilities. If I do so, I am sure I can go pretty far.
Q: Your first round opponent is MYM.Mondragon, who is a mystery as well. How do you feel about him? Are you confident you can beat him?
I haven't played him lately but 4-5 months ago he was playing very unique style. He is a very smart player and a nice guy and only not being very active keeps him away from being one of the top European players. If he puts in enough practice for TSL I am sure he will be very tough to beat. So the only thing I can be confident in is my skill, I have to make sure I play my best in order to beat him.
Q: You did the same build in PvT many times in the TL Open you finished second in. Do you have special strategies planned for Mondragon? How are you approaching the match?
I like using same opening builds as my game is oriented around taking bit by bit advantages troughout the game; not being bitbybit.prime . I like to mix it up when good oppurtunities come though, and having a few weeks to prepare is one of those. For now I am just playing on the ladder sorting some ideas/strategies out, but I will start practicing on the exact maps for the last week before the match.
Q: Many fans believe Koreans will dominate this tournament. Do you feel the same way? Are you glad you didn't get matched up with a GSL champion?
Generally Koreans have more solid strategies and decision making, but thats also my exact strength. When two very solid players meet, the metagame can be of great effect and I am pretty good at this, being very old school gamer and poker player. To some degree I would even prefer playing a GSL champion.
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.
Spontaneous, likes to joke around a lot, lazy (but puts a lot of effort in what he likes, believes).
Q: What do you think are your greatest strengths and weaknesses as a player?
Solid, innovative player with very good understanding of how the game works. Sometimes I can get overconfident or not pay enough attention to small things.
Q: Which matches (other than your own) are you interested in? Why? Who do you believe will win?
As I play with almost all european players in TSL on a daily basis I would like to see them doing good. So generally I am looking for korea vs europe matches. I would predict some pretty big "surprises" coming from europe. Nightend is clearly a favourite for me against Boxer, and Nada vs TLO is 50/50 if TLO picks terran, which I think he will.
Q: Do you have anything to say to your fans and supporters before the Round of 32?
Both me and Mondragon are highly strategical players so I hope for some great games. I wouldn't be surprised if TSL viewers see some nonstandard or unique games. I really don't like to play Mondragon as he is such a nice guy, but I hope I am victorious.
Liquid`TLO Terran
Q: You qualified on points. You knew you were qualified relatively early. What do you feel about the qualifier process? What are your goals for this TSL?
I think the qualification process of the TSL was awesome, I liked the mix of direct qualification, invites and the point system. That way it was guaranteed that the best of the best got into the tour. I dont`t think a single other tournament had so many great names gathered before. Well for now my goal is to beat Nada, with him facing me in the first round I cant really think about anything else yet ^^.
Q: How have you been in Europe? Are you happier than you were in Korea? How are your hands?
I have been really good, I am really happy and motivated right now, definitely happier than in Korea. Europe is a great place to be right now with a lot of opportunity, and I missed the culture. My hands are better, but I haven't gotten rid of the Carpal Tunnel yet, I am afraid I will have to deal with it for quite some time still.
Q: Your first round opponent is a legend, NaDa. You played him back in the beta in a show match at IEM. What race will you play against him? Are you confident?
I will play Terran against him, I don't think I can allow myself to practice random vs a tough opponent like him. I am confident that I can give him a honorable fight, but I see myself as the underdog.
Q: Many fans are predicting the Koreans to dominate. How do you feel the NA/EU players will do against them?
I have to back that opinion, Koreans seem a lot stronger than the NA/EU players right now, and I think in most cases the Koreans will be victorious, however them dealing with a higher lag will help a little! ^^
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.
My name is Dario Wünsch I am 20 Years old and from Germany. I like to see myself as a friendly person who gets along well with most others. Being active in E-sports is my dream job and I am extremely grateful and happy about what I am doing. Whenever I face a problem I try to get rid of it and find a solution everyone can live with, even if sometimes I fail with that. Most importantly for my career but also my life in general, I would never give up on something truly important and special to me. Even if I have to fight and struggle.
Q: What do you think are your greatest strengths and weaknesses as a player?
My greatest strengths are my aggression and diversity as a player, however those are also my biggest weaknesses.
Q: Which matches (other than your own) are you interested in? Why? Who do you believe will win?
I am really looking forward to see Jinro vs Morrow, they are both from Sweden my teammate went to Korea and I am curious to see how things will play out. In general I am most interested in matches with my team mates of course and I believe all of them will win! ♥
Q: You recently tried out commentating at IEM World Championships. Do you enjoy casting or playing more? Should we expect more TLO casting in the future?
Yeah I enjoyed casting a lot however it was very exhausting to me to be in the spotlight like that for such a long time, and everyday that passed I got a stronger tingling senstation in my fingers cause I didnt wanna look at the action. I wanna be in the middle of it. I might to more commentary but I really prefer to play myself.
Q: Do you have anything to say to your fans and supporters before the Round of 32?
Thanks to all of you for believing in me. I have an incredible fan base and I am really grateful for all your support even in periods in which I am not doing so well you guys stick to me and that always helps and reminds me why I am doing this, and that I should believe in myself.
. 안녕하세요? TeamLiquid Starleague 3에 환영합니다. 어떤 이유로 TSL3 초대를 승락하게 되었습니까? 대회 초대 받기 전에 TeamLiquid.net에 대해 들어본적이 있었습니까? 이번 대회의 목표는 무엇입니까? 진로가 먼저 대회에 대해서 소개를 해주었고 나는 그 얘기를 듣고 바로 승낙을 하게 되었습니다
팀리퀴드에대해서 많이 알고있었고 또 글로벌한 대회가 있기에 참가하지 않을 이유가 없기 때문입니다
스타1계의 전설적인 프로게이머로서 많은 TeamLiquid 유저들이 이윤열 선수를 알고 있으며, 골든 마우스과 수많은 명경기를 기억하고 있습니다. 인제 GSL을 시청하고 스타2에 관심을 갖게된 해외팬들을 어떻게 생각합니까? 해외 팬들에게 전할 말 있다면? 언제까지나 팬들은 나에 프로게이머의 존재의 이유이고
해외 팬들에게 나다의 멋진 모습과 마지막 모습까지 도전하며 멋지게 떠나는 모습까지 함께하고싶습니다.
스타2로 전향하게 된 이유가 무엇입니까? 스타2에서 이루고 싶은 업적이란? 그리고 스타2가 스타1처럼 한국에서 성공하기 위한 조건은? 전향한 이유는 경기에 목말라있었고 좀더 자유로운 환경과 학업과의 병행도하고싶고
또 우승에 목말라있기때문에 스타2가 성공을 이룰려면 명경기가 TV에 방송이 되야 된다고 생각합니다
oGs에 입단하게 된 이유는 무엇입니까? oGs팀과 함께 한국에서 활동을 한 외국인 게이머 (Jinro, TLO, Ret, Haypro, Huk 등)을 어떻게 생각합니까? 황규훈 매니져형의 말을 듣고 감동을 받았습니다
그분 의 말을 전격 동의하였고 믿고 ~ 또 큰 비전을 가지신 분이라 기대하였고 또 들어와서
아주 친절이 대해주는 팀원들있어서 잘들어왔다는 생각이 듣니다
외국 게이머들 모두너무너무 순수하고 친절하고 또 재밌습니다
친해질려고 노력중이며 이제 아주 낮은수준이지만 영어공부도 할 계획입니다 ㅋㅋ
한국 프로게이머들은 외국 대회를 많이 인지하고 있습니까? 예를 들어 미국, 유럽 지역에 IEM이나 MLG처럼 큰 규모의 대회가 많은데, 미래에 참여하고 싶습니까? 한국 프로게이머들은 아직 외국 대회를 잘 모릅니다. 하지만 스타2를 하면서 조금씩 알게되었고
비한국인 선수중에서 잘하는 선수가 누구 있습니까? 이중에서 경기를 해보고 싶은 선수가 있다면? 진로선수가 잘하는거 같습니다 대회때 한번 해보고싶네요
대회 첫 상대가 LiquidTLO, 독일 쾰른에서 IEM 시범경기를 같이 해본적이 있는 선수입니다. 상대에 대해 어떤 정보를 가지고 있습니까? 경기를 위해 어떤 준비를 할 것이며, 이길 자신이 있습니까? 정말 까다로운 상대 같습니다.. 굉장히 천재적인 스타일 같아요 ㅋㅋ
재미있을거같고 변수에 대비를 해야할것같습니다 .. 이길자신은 50 대 50 이라고 보면되겠네요
한국 선수와 외국 선수의 경기 스타일이 많이 다릅니까? 다르다면 어떤 면에서 다릅니까? 음 아주 많이 다르다는 생각은 안듭니다..
하지만 빌드만드는것이나 운영에서 조금더획기적인 전략이나 빌드가 나온다고생각합니다
각기 다른 장점이 있는것 같아요
현재 GSL에 참가하고 있는 선수중에서는 누가 제일 강하다고 생각합니까? 김영진 , 장민철
이윤열 선수의 경기를 처음보는 스타2 팬에게 자신을 소개한다면? 프리스타일과 절대 타이밍 그리고 천재적인 감각?ㅋㅋ
자신의 선수로서의 장점과 단점이 무엇이라고 생각합니까? 장점은 내 자신을 잘 아는것과 단점은 연습량이라고 생각합니다
이번 대회 우승후보로는 누가 있습니까? 그리고 한국인 선수들의 외국 최상급 선수 상대로의 성적을 예상해본다면? 우승후보는 장민철 또는 크레이지모드 나다 선수인것 같습니다
외국 선수와의 경기 예상은 막상막하 라고 생각합니다.
외국선수들도 수준이 높다고 생각합니다
Q: Hello and welcome to the TSL3 tournament. Have you heard of TeamLiquid before? What made you decide to accept your invite? What are your goals for the TSL3?
After Jinro introduced the tournament to me, I quickly decided to participate. I had heard a lot about TeamLiquid, and I thought there was no reason I shouldn’t compete in a global tournament.
Q: You were a legend in SCBW and many members of TeamLiquid remember your Golden Mouse and great games. What do you think of the international fans who watch GSL and follow Starcraft? What do you have to say to them?
The fans will always be my reason for being a progamer. I want to show my international fans me at my best, and I want to be with them as I take on challenges until the day I depart.
Q: Why did you switch to StarCraft 2? What are your goals for your career in SC2?
I switched to Starcraft 2 because I was thirsting to play meaningful games and wanted a more free environment, something I could do alongside my academic pursuits, and because I was thirsting for a championship. If SC2 is to succeed, they need to get great games broadcasted on TV.
Q: Why did you join oGs? What do you think of the Liquid players that spent time in Korea like Jinro, TLO, Ret, Haypro, and Huk?
I was touched by what oGs team manager Spunky had to say to me. I trusted and agreed fully with his words; and since he was a man of great vision, I had high hopes. When I joined the team, he treated me very well, and my teammates made me believe I made the right choice. The foreign gamers are all so innocent, mannered and fun. I’m trying to get to know them better, and I even plan to improve my terrible English in the future, lol.
Q: Do you think Korean Pro-gamers are more aware of international events? There are many big events like IEM and MLG with big prizes in America and Europe. Would you like to go to any of them in the future?
I don’t think Korean progamers know much about foreign tournaments yet. I learned more about them as I played Starcraft 2. They’re great because they let me meet international fans, and it’s a nice bonus that I get to travel abroad, keke. I would like to compete in them, keke.
Q: Who do you feel are the best non-Korean players? Who have you heard of and who do you wish to play against?
I think Jinro is good. I’d like to face him in a tournament.
Q: Your opponent is Liquid`TLO, someone you played already in showmatches in IEM Cologne. Do you know him? How will you prepare for him? Are you confident you will win?
I think he’s a really difficult opponent… He has a really genius style, keke. I think it will be fun, and I’ll have to prepare for a lot of variables… I’m about 50% confident that I will win.
Q: Do you think international players and Korean players play differently? How so?
Hmm, I don’t think they’re that different… But I think in terms of builds or overall game management, they come out with slightly more innovative strategies and builds. I think Korea and international players have their own unique strengths.
Q: Who do you feel are the best players in the GSL currently?
SuperNoVa, and MC.
Q: If you had to introduce yourself to our fans who never met you, how would you describe yourself?
Freestyle, absolute timing, and the instincts of a genius? keke.
Q: What do you think are your greatest strengths and weaknesses as a player?
I think my strength is that I know myself well, and my weakness is my practice time.
Q: Who do you believe will win the TSL3? How do you feel the Koreans will do against the best international players?
I think the games with foreign players will be close. I think that the foreigners’ level of play is high.
Thats all for this week, enjoy the games!
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Wow, I see iNcontroL wasn't kidding about Mondragon's attitude.
I really, really hate that TLO and NaDa have to play each other in the Ro32. I don't know who to root for D: But I hope the series goes 2-1, with both players playing really well.
It'll be nice to watch a game and have absolutely no bias whatsoever ^^
really interested in Mondragon vs ZeeRax, that might produce some of the most unique games we've ever seen yet. and I really hope TLO will use Nukes against NaDa's tank lines like he did at IEM Cologne
tbh I'm slightly more excited about day 4 of TSL3 than day 3, especially after having read these interviews. either way just 7 hours now until day 3!
Amazing how people still fall for Mondragon's "I can only win with luck" when he's absolutely one of the best Zergs in Starcraft 2 that I've seen so far. (and I do know quiet a lot of good Zergs).. Mondragon is with his modest and humble, actually more sarcastic interviews alwaysa fun to read - I'm saying he will 2-0 ZeeRaX without the games being even remotely close.
As for NaDa vs TLO - I like TLO but there's just no way I'd cheer for anyone but NaDa in a NaDa match. He's a legend - my idol and one of the reasons I'm still playing Terran. GO NaDa :D!
On March 26 2011 19:45 RyanRushia wrote: wow interesting that a korean finally stated that foreigners weren't going to get absolutely crushed... looks to be an epic day of matches!
When did a Korean ever say that foreigners were going to get crushed (other than MC...who is...well...arrogant as fuck)? News to me...in fact, it's OTHER foreigners who are saying such things. If you believe the Koreans are being disingenuous in their answers, fine with me, but there's no proof otherwise.
I really like mondi's interview. It's so easy to tell it's starcraft genius saying those words. He is not gonna win though; four months of not that much practice in a (in many ways) new game? Naah. Of course, he could get lucky. ^^
These matches are going to be so great, cheering for mondragon certainly, but for Nada vs TLO, I'm so torn, both are super cute, and both have nice playstyles. I think I cheer for Nada since people have been saying his career has been over ever since that match versus jangbi in the MSL, yet he is still around.
On March 26 2011 20:17 mTw|NarutO wrote: Amazing how people still fall for Mondragon's "I can only win with luck" when he's absolutely one of the best Zergs in Starcraft 2 that I've seen so far. (and I do know quiet a lot of good Zergs).. Mondragon is with his modest and humble, actually more sarcastic interviews alwaysa fun to read - I'm saying he will 2-0 ZeeRaX without the games being even remotely close.
As for NaDa vs TLO - I like TLO but there's just no way I'd cheer for anyone but NaDa in a NaDa match. He's a legend - my idol and one of the reasons I'm still playing Terran. GO NaDa :D!
I feel like Mondragon has reached a new level of downplaying his skill, this time around it seems even more pronounced than usual. Games will be awesome!
Will be hardcore rooting for Mondragon. Everything already feels like TSL2 : Big hype - check. Awesome cheerfulls - check. Teamliquid crashed on the first day - check. Mondragon is counted as inactive - check. Mondragon is downplaying himself even more - check. Mondragon will fucking own this tournament - I believe.
Mondragon's answers are really interesting but he seems to underestimate himself. I mean, he almost says that he won TSL #2 because he was lucky. I think he is a very smart and skilled player who is going to surprise us.
Apparently it is his style but I don't really like the way Mondragon answers these questions. He kinda takes all the credit away from ZeeraX if he wins by positioning himself so prominently as the underdog.
I want Mondragon to win his match sooooo badly, but I'm afraid to set my expectations too high if he doesn't have a lot of time to practice. Still, MOOOOOONDRAGOOOON FIGHTING!
Also, Nada seems like a nice guy. Humble, but he is completely aware that he really is extraordinarily talented.
Really surprised Nada picked Supernova as one of the best players in the GSL along with MC. His TvT is pretty bad for a code S player and guess what the most common race in the next GSL is?
ZeeRaX is my compatriot, and since Bulgaria is not yet famous for being a Starcraft 2 country (unlike SC1 and WC3) I'll be cheering for him. But if any other player (non-Bulgarian that is) was up against Mondragon in RO32, I would have been rooting for Mondi to take it all. I expect a lot of mindgames in their match and may the best man win
On March 26 2011 22:10 Cel.erity wrote: Holy crap, could NaDa be any more likable? It's impossible not to root for this guy after any interview of his that I read.
Completely agree. Sorry TLO, if it was anyone else I'd be pulling for you.
I also like what someone else said about the IdrA and Mondragon interviews showing that some things never change keke.
Classic Mondi interview... how lucky he was that Nony beat him in TSL#2, otherwise he couldn't have proven his ultimate modesty in always saying that his opponent was better ; ) Still, I think hat practice is key as we can see with the Koreans, so there is no reason to assume that Mondi will be able to beat a player who has accumulated over 6k games vs his measly 2k games? I'm skeptical at least! But let's see. He has suprised in the past, only that it was in a game which he constantly played as one of the only players without major breaks and therefore could simply keep up his skill level - in SC2 I think he has never reached the absolutely highest level, so we'll see..
This two games plus Goody vs. Nestea are absolutely exciting me, not only because i am German Although i don´t really like Mondis interviews i kinda missed them the past few months. Back in BW we all knew that he was the better player in most of his matches no matter what he said beforehand. But this time I feel like his interview hyped the hole game even more, because we do not know if he is just underrestimating himself as always or if he is just relatively bad ;D And TLO vs. Nada, who should i cheer for ? Think TLO. Anyway go GoOdy!!
On March 26 2011 21:46 red4ce wrote: Really surprised Nada picked Supernova as one of the best players in the GSL along with MC. His TvT is pretty bad for a code S player and guess what the most common race in the next GSL is?
How somebody plays in televised games isn't always the most reliable measure of his skill and especially potential. Nada knows more about him than we can see from games, so there's probably some truth to it.
I'm pretty sure Supernova is really really good as well based on his BW skill. It'll show sooner or later.
Wow, Nada is so mannered and baller. Hoping he wins it all. Hate that him or TLO has to go out first round. Also hoping Mondragon surprises again. Great interviews!
"The foreign gamers are all so innocent, mannered and fun".
I believe this is the first time I've read an interview where the foreign gamers get the above description. Seems like the Team Liquid players in Korea act like proper gentlemen when interacting with NaDa. Maybe they are/were a bit starstruck. (which I can fully understand)
Mondragon is now beyond merely downplaying his skill. He's flat out denying it here. I think this means he's in pretty good shape, so I'm glad I picked him over Zeerax.
This pack of interviews is more relaxing than yesterdays, no trash talk (IdrA & CrunCher), I like how ZeeRax and Mondragon are like "no he will win, I don't have much time to play..." etc. This weekend's games are gonna be awesome!!!! TLO FIGHTING!!!
i don't know why, but out of all ro32 matches I'm pumped the most for Mondi's. Though I'm really afraid it won't go as everyone expecting it to go.. it's ZvP and Zeerax seems to be very good. But hey, miracles happen from time to time, why not now?
Am i right in my assumption that "keke" means something like "haha" ?
thanks for the translation, guy above me
Apart from that, I am humbled by the fact that NaDa does not speak ill of TLO, he apparently knows that Dario was up to something when he first came to Korea. Let's hope he still will be.
On March 26 2011 19:54 DeLoAdEr wrote: lol, what does keke actually mean? laughing?
It is a world of warcraft term. If you are horde and an alliance types in "hehehe" it comes out as "kekeke". Vice versa if you are alliance and a horde types that in.
On March 26 2011 19:54 DeLoAdEr wrote: lol, what does keke actually mean? laughing?
It is a world of warcraft term. If you are horde and an alliance types in "hehehe" it comes out as "kekeke". Vice versa if you are alliance and a horde types that it.
That's not where Nada got it though, read the thread please
On March 27 2011 01:05 Dramborleg wrote: It is a world of warcraft term. If you are horde and an alliance types in "hehehe" it comes out as "kekeke". Vice versa if you are alliance and a horde types that in.
Time to play less WoW. I've talked to a person who thought the idea of an unstoppable force meeting an immovable object came from WoW. This is on a similar level.
I haven't actually seen a single Mondragon game in sc2. It'll be interesting to see where he's at.
On March 26 2011 19:54 DeLoAdEr wrote: lol, what does keke actually mean? laughing?
It is a world of warcraft term. If you are horde and an alliance types in "hehehe" it comes out as "kekeke". Vice versa if you are alliance and a horde types that in.
Mondi NEVER changes.... "meeeh i will lose 1-2 because i am inactive and enemy is very good" that his answer since 1999 and since 1999 he just raping every fuckn time every enemy x-0 xD
On March 27 2011 01:30 Dakota69 wrote: I didnt even know that TLO could switch to terran after he entered as random. Still pulling for him to win though
He and other people race picked in the qualifiers. There was a bit heated discussion about whether race picking in the middle of a tournament is "fair." It is allowed in the tournament rules though so other than peoples opinions of what it should be, it is allowed.
Great interview from Nada. I noticed that he and Boxer gave the best interviews of the Koreans. Probably since they've been around forever they are more aware of the SC scene outside of Korea.
To be honest, Mondragons entire interview really annoyed me. I get that the "winning by luck" thing is his schtick, but it's pretty damn annoying to see it when he's entering into such a big tournament as the TSL. If he'd said it just in the beginning, I would have just chuckled, said, "Oh, you!" and moved on, but it might as well have been that half the words in there were "luck." You can't just be announced as one of Razer's flagship players and then go around spouting that you can only win if you're lucky.
On the other hand, NaDa's interview was great! Definitely one of the best Korean interviewees. I've been a fan of him for awhile now, but I think that TLO was easily my first SC2 idol, so I have to pull for him!
It's a bit strange that I, as someone who never cared one bit about BW or the BW pro scene, have to of my favourite players in SC2 in NaDa and BoxeR. I guess it says something about their personalities. Whenever I've seen an interview of them (or, like, the BoxeR documentary), they've been extremely nice, respectful, humble, etc.
Also, NaDa's NASL application was just.. great. Sorry my English indeed! :D
Holy hell how is that picture of Nada so cute. I love it. Great work on the interviews, as always. Very funny. GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO TLO/Nada. No matter what happens, I win.
Mondragon's interviews are the best, really :D Nada's interview was quite cool as well however! =) Good luck Dario tho, maybe you can beat the legend again.
I'm loving Nada's long responses to the questions, especially compared to the other Koreans' one-liners. Love his use of "keke" everywhere. Interesting how he considers SuperNova to be one of the better players in GSL, though.
Also, I'm a bit worried about TLO's carpal tunnel. Hopefully, it'll recover quicker than expected.
Also, I read TLO's interview in his awesome German accent. Quite funny.
In addition, I'm a bit worried about my Liquidbet after hearing about Mondragon's lack of preparation. Then again, it's Mondragon, so this kind of stuff is to be expected.
The reason why koreans suddenly lose vs Europeans and Americans? Maybe it's because starcraft 2 is a lot more about tactic and less about apm spamming.
Reading the Mondi vs ZeeRaX thing is weird to me - because while for me it is the opposite (I do know very well about Mondragon's current condition), the plot remains the same. (because I personally do have no fucking idea how good ZeeRaX's PvZ is!) But really, for me this is the only match that matters today and obviously I want him (Mondi, obv) to win because else I'm quite sure he'll play even less SC2 than he already does and that would make me a sad panda!
I am eager to watch Mondragon playing again. I wish him luck :D. I hope he will commit even more to SC2 because I would love to see him in more tournaments and even in GSL someday. Nada vs TLO will be epic for sure.
I read the interviews -> Read Mondragon interview again -> Read the comments -> Go read tsl 2 Mondragon interview -> Realize I got trolled -> laugh out loud.
Great interviews and thanks for the laughs Mondragon
i am damn excited about the game of mondi today. He had such a great ZvP in Broodwar times, I think his play made PvZ look so impossible to win for toss.go show us your multi tasking counter attacks with 12 lings dont let the toss ever take a 3rd base style adapted to SC2.
Mondragon is trully out of shape, he never lied about that. But that's his "out of shape" shape, when he start's playing he will be simply the top 10 player in the world, and ofc top 3 in eu.
ZeeRax: Q: You are a lesser known player. What are your goals for the TSL3? Do you feel you have something to prove?
Also I am less known player, I consider myself to be one of the top European players since the beta. I've been doing pretty good on the ladder (being number 1 numerous times). Unfortunately, I don't like the structure of most online tournaments (too much luck involved, too time consuming, low prize money) and that keeps me away from playing them and being a more recognizable name. Considering myself one of the top Euro guys I definitely want to prove it.
And he gets 0-2'd by Mondragon, who, despite being a great player, barely pracs. Ouch gg
lol are these not the four most modest and respectful players? 3 of them are arguably legends (no offense ZeeRaX, just give it 2 years, you can get there) and they are so friendly and polite, no trash talk, no arrogance, no taunting, no "This series will be an easy one for me."
That's what E-sports, or any competition, should be about.
EPT![[image loading]](http://www.teamliquid.net/staff/Kennigit/TSL3_GRAPHICS/ro32_d4_intBan.jpg)
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Zerg![[image loading]](/staff/heyoka/tsl3/mondint.jpg)
). But still, you know that I never talk about any progress because I can only win if I am lucky.
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Protoss![[image loading]](/staff/heyoka/tsl3/zeeraxint.jpg)
. I like to mix it up when good oppurtunities come though, and having a few weeks to prepare is one of those. For now I am just playing on the ladder sorting some ideas/strategies out, but I will start practicing![[image loading]](/staff/heyoka/tsl3/tloint.jpg)
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Terran![[image loading]](/staff/heyoka/tsl3/nadaint.jpg)
Shame, I thought TLO would stick to random.
