[Interview] MST Group 3 Interviews

Kal



Thoughts on your 8th straight consecutive MSL appearance?
-Recently I’ve been losing a lot, so I’m kind of depressed, and I’m going to use this chance today to restart my confidence, and my mood’s improved. But on the other hand, even though it’s 8 times in the MSL, I haven’t had a good result yet, which is disappointing.

You always lose to a Zerg deep in the leagues.
-I don’t know why it’s always like that. I’m always confident when preparing, and I also prepare amply, but every time in the actual games I don’t perform to my standard. If I fall behind in game one, or in the early stages of a game, I can’t come back, and I need to work on that.

Were you pressured playing against a newcomer?
-Maestro is a good player, that’s why he can get into the MST, but when I saw the lineup, I didn’t think it would be difficult to beat him, so I focused on game 2, 3 more.

You are now considered the best Protoss, thoughts?
-I was very proud to a degree before the OSL Ro4, and I was confident. But now I don’t know [laugh] I’m kind of embarrassed by this talk, I hope to use my hard work to realize results that’s worthy of this title. If a chance comes up again, I definitely won’t let it go, and I’ll work hard.

Thoughts on the game vs. Hogil?
-My Corsair-Zealot confused the opponent in the center of the map, and because I was able to keep his forces at home, I was able to win.

Were you pressured by your head-to-head record against Hogil, which is 1-3?
-I wasn’t worried. I just prepared like I usually do, and I played safely today.

You lost disappointingly last season, what’s your goal this season?
-I’m not used to heavy schedules, and I can’t focus, so I don’t know hwo far I’ll go. I won’t be too greedy, and I’ll focus on one of the two individual leagues, and I’ll try to go further than before. Including SPL, I want to be ready for three leagues, but it seems like I haven’t done that well yet, and I haven’t shown my abilities.

Who do you want to face in the MSL?
-I’ll definitely look towards the gold this time, so I want to meet players who can help me. I want to play games that I can win.

Last words?
-I want to thank my teammates. It’s become hotter and hotter recently, I’ve been sweating a lot. I hope everyone is careful of the heat, and come cheer me on.

Hogil

Thoughts on returning to the MSL after 2 seasons?
-Because I wanted to watch Horang2’s game, I got to the studio early, and was waiting a long time, but luckily I could advance.

Thoughts on the first game?
-I wanted to use Hydralisks to end the game, but when the opponent got 2 tanks, it became difficult, so I decided to macro. Even though there were dangerous moments, I avoided them.

Reasons for losing the winner’s game?
-Not enough practice time, and Kal played very well. I’ve used to play ZvP well, but I’ve been losing a lot recently. It seems I need to start from the ZvP basics again.

After your loss, you were chatting with Horang2. What did you guys say?
-It’s just cause it was too hot I wanted to go relax. Horang2 always laughs at me [laugh]

Did you have a follow-up to the 5-pool?
-Triathlon is too difficult for Zerg in lategame, so I didn’t think of a follow-up. It’s either he dies right there or I die. If he defended it I would’ve GGed.

That must’ve been a difficult decision for the last game.
-Before the game, I talked to Zeus and Horang2 and said I wanted to all-in. If I’m doing it, I’m doing it all the way, so I chose 5-pool. In the beginning Zeus gave me some tips, and then Cheese Master Horang2 supported 5-pool also. [T/N: OK he didn't -actually- say "cheese master," he just said strong strategically. But Cheese Master is more hilarious ]

Goal this season?
-Even though I’m still lacking a lot, the biggest goal is still to win. The first goal is to get past the Ro32, and then Ro16. Take it one step at a time.

Last words?
-Horang2 also cheesed today, but he lost the game. I hope he’s not too depressed. I also want to thank Zeus who came to the studio today.