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jongim
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada289 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-09-29 12:16:35
September 29 2010 11:53 GMT
#1
(Z)Cool FIGHTING!


Your thoughts on reaching the finals?
▲ The matches were played so quickly that I still can't grasp the fact that I won. In SC:BW, I never had a chance to play in such a big stage (such as the finals) because I retired. I'm very happy I have the chance to play such a big game, on a big stage.


You won 3:0.
▲ I win 3 out of a 100 matches. And luckily, I won those three matches tonight. [laugh]


The first match started off against your favor. You still came back and won.
▲ The cross positional spawn points were under my favor, for sure. Also, the opponent building three bunkers, delayed his tech. This gave me a chance, even though my natural was taken down. After I stopped the banshee, I had confidence to win.


Competitively, these maps are tough to prepare for, as Zerg.
▲ I only had one day to prepare anyways, and on Scrap Station and Metalopolis I was lucky to have spawned under long rush distances. Even though the other three maps were Terran-favored, I played with this mindset: "Surely I wont lose all three matches..." [laugh]


So then, did you prepare for playing up to the 5th match?
▲ Not exactly. I was aiming to win 3:0.


In the second match, you were able to use fungal growth to snipe the medivacs.
▲ I used this tactic three months ago. Even when I practiced, I didnt reveal it in my plays. I figured Terran would learn how to avoid and counter it, so I saved it for an important match. It was tricky to pull off since I didnt get to practice it all that much, but I think it was quite effective today.


"Kim Won-Ki is a different breed of Zerg" is a rumour floating around recently.
▲ If I look through different Zerg replays, they win AND lose the same way I do. So, I can't really tell the difference. I believe I have above average positioning and micro, but I cant figure out the rest.


In the last match, broodlings were the key to your win.
▲ Really? I didn't know. Because it was a base race, I was only looking at his base. I had a feeling he was going for my main when I first saw his buildings. I initially thought of using burrowed banelings to stop his push, but I felt the timing was going to be late to do that so I changed up my strategy to ling/roach/muta.


You're usually nervous... were you in today's match?
▲ You're right, I usually am. However I wasn't nervous at all today. I was content with just being in the final four.


You're going to face a Terran in the finals.
▲ I think l have a better chance if I face Sung-jae hyung (Rainbow). Ensnare practices a lot, but Rainbow is similar to me: he enjoys playing the game, and takes it less seriously. I'm a bit more scared of facing Ensnare.


If you win the finals, the grand prize is in your hands. Does this feel real to you?
▲I don't know. I haven't thought about the money until last night, before falling asleep. I have never imagined of having the chance to win that money in my progaming life. When I get home, I have to call my parents right away. I haven't even told them about GSL yet, because of the fear of letting my parents down. But I must tell them now.

How are you going to use the two days to prepare?
▲ ZvT is easier to prepare for than ZvP. As long as I dont get overly nervous and choke, I have good chances of winning. I must prepare hard mentally.


You live in the same house as sSKS (Tester).
▲At first, we weren't even that close. Luckily, one night I was about to go to sleep, but I ended up having a drink with him [laugh]. I hope Ki-Soo uses more all-in strategies in the future. Ki-Soo agrees with me... I think. I think if he all-in'ed yesterday, he could have won. It sucks. When GSL2 hits, Ki-Soo, sSKS will be the best player.

Your goal for the finals?
▲I couldn't imagine being in this situation when I first started SC2. Everything is going well for me. The past two years, I've faced many hardships and misfortune. I think most of those misfortunes are being washed away. I want to provide and EXCITING series in the finals.


Last remarks?
▲ ZERG USERS. FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!




Enjoy! <3


edit: missing q&a. oops!
i am catlul
DraWx
Profile Joined March 2010
Netherlands25 Posts
September 29 2010 11:55 GMT
#2
GL in finals yo! respect!
shannn
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Netherlands2891 Posts
September 29 2010 11:57 GMT
#3
lolol.
When he's calling his parents and telling them he can win $85k if he wins his next series then his parents are going to be like: you're no fruitdealer anymore. You'll be hiring fruitdealers for me :D.
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewpost.php?post_id=6321864 Epic post.
Suspense
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States500 Posts
September 29 2010 11:57 GMT
#4
I'm terran.. and i believe Mr. Fruitdealer is my favorite SC2 player.. I have to root for the Zerg even though i fail at playing them
Call me Mr. Tripped-Fell-Landed-On-1-A
illumination
Profile Joined August 2010
Korea (South)248 Posts
September 29 2010 11:59 GMT
#5
he is such a hero
Welcome to TL - Where Terran have been teaching the Zerg / Toss pros how to play since Patch 11
TyrianD
Profile Joined September 2010
Finland11 Posts
September 29 2010 12:00 GMT
#6
I'm happy to see him in the finals. Zerg has a few minor issues, but as it stands right now, Cool stands a chance of taking the whole tournament. Best of luck to fruitdealer!
sikatrix
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada172 Posts
September 29 2010 12:00 GMT
#7
On September 29 2010 20:53 jongim wrote:

If you win the finals, the grand prize is in your hands. Does this feel real to you?
▲I don't know. I haven't thought about the money until last night, before falling asleep. I have never imagined of having the chance to win that money in my progaming life. When I get home, I have to call my parents right away. I haven't even told them about GSL yet, because of the fear of letting my parents down. But I must tell them now.


aww, I just wanna give him a hug!
ryanAnger
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
United States838 Posts
September 29 2010 12:03 GMT
#8
If Cool manages to win, its easy to assume that he is currently the best SC2 player, let alone Zerg player.
On my way...
hijt
Profile Joined August 2010
106 Posts
September 29 2010 12:03 GMT
#9
wow his parents dont know what an awesome fruit he is? i think its really time to tell them!
JinDesu
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States3990 Posts
September 29 2010 12:03 GMT
#10
lol, wow, his parents don't even know that he's won what, $27 grand? And in line to win $85 grand? Daaamn, his parents are gonna be proud!
Yargh
vx70GTOJudgexv
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States3161 Posts
September 29 2010 12:04 GMT
#11
So sick to see him get this far, it's awesome that he's getting to experience this. I came into BW right around the time he retired iirc.
(-_-) BW for ever. #1 Iris fan.
nam nam
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden4672 Posts
September 29 2010 12:04 GMT
#12
On September 29 2010 21:03 ryanAnger wrote:
If Cool manages to win, its easy to assume that he is currently the best SC2 player, let alone Zerg player.


I won't have a problem with someone calling him that.
zerious
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3803 Posts
September 29 2010 12:05 GMT
#13
I hope he plays IntotheRainbow as well.
razamanaz
Profile Joined August 2010
271 Posts
September 29 2010 12:06 GMT
#14
After watching how good he played in this turney , i can say without too much though that cool is The best zerg and my second favorite player
SoJu.WeRRa
Profile Joined June 2010
Korea (South)820 Posts
September 29 2010 12:06 GMT
#15
congratulations Cool.
I think he will be the GSL Season 1 Champion.
나를 찢어갈겨이씨발놈아왜나를미치게만들어니가뭘아는데?
ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
September 29 2010 12:06 GMT
#16
On September 29 2010 21:00 sikatrix wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 29 2010 20:53 jongim wrote:

If you win the finals, the grand prize is in your hands. Does this feel real to you?
▲I don't know. I haven't thought about the money until last night, before falling asleep. I have never imagined of having the chance to win that money in my progaming life. When I get home, I have to call my parents right away. I haven't even told them about GSL yet, because of the fear of letting my parents down. But I must tell them now.


aww, I just wanna give him a hug!


Me too ^^
Jaedong :3
Art_of_Kill
Profile Joined September 2003
Zaire1232 Posts
September 29 2010 12:08 GMT
#17
best of luck in the final
TLT07 ===> *winner* <===TLT08
Piski
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Finland3461 Posts
September 29 2010 12:09 GMT
#18
Such a great guy. Hope he wins
Whiladan
Profile Joined September 2010
United States463 Posts
September 29 2010 12:11 GMT
#19
Wow, this guy is so easy to love. It's impossible to NOT respect him, as both a player and a person.

Definitely in my top 3 favorite players.
Faraday
Profile Joined April 2009
United States553 Posts
September 29 2010 12:11 GMT
#20
How you like THEM APPLES?

Fruitdealer my hero!
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