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[Interview?] Hydra is a cyclops!

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Funnytoss
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
Taiwan1471 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 04:20:44
June 24 2011 03:35 GMT
#1
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Trollface hydra!

In a dual interview on the 23rd with Fantasy of SKT, Hydra revealed that, "One of my eyes can only see object's outlines, and I can't do lasik or anything on it. I play with one eye."

Under these circumstances, he's not only won a personal championship, but takes on the burden of ace player on his team. Fantasy and the others were astounded at this. Because of a childhood accident in which his left eye was damaged by broken glass, Hydra's left cornea has taken TERRIBLE TERRIBLE DAMAGE. [T/N: some liberties taken here with the translation, of course]. Though undergoing surgery, his eye was unable to recover, and can only see outlines, finding it difficult to distinguish between objects. Things on the left side of his body are often not visible to him, and as such is often thought to be ignoring others. With a practically blind left eye, Hydra worked much harder with his right eye to get accustomed to everyday life. But relying solely upon one eye has caused his right eye's vision to deteriorate as well. Because it's hard for him to see the minimap clearly, Hydra decided to wear a contact lens in his right eye, and his StarCraft skills took a step up afterwards.

He never talked about this before simply because there was no need to. The fact that he's blind in one eye came out in the interview as the topic went to conscription. Hydra said, "this isn't anything to show off - if I just went around on this without anyone asking me it would feel a bit weird so I just kept it to myself." He's been able to live life and play StarCraft with one eye, winning a championship due to his honest personality. It is said that Hydra takes in and accepts all instruction from coaches without any complaint, using break time to work on aspects of his game that he himself finds inadequate.

"To be honest, it's definitely hard to play StarCraft with only one eye. But I feel that overcoming all odds to accomplish my dream is happiness. I have to work harder than other players if I wish to pull ahead, so I'll work even harder. To be the best pro player, I'll give it all I've got."

Source: wfbrood (originally DES)

[T/N: I disliked Hydra for fucking over Bisu last MSL, but mad props to him for what he's been able to go through and accomplish]
AIV_Funnytoss and sGs.Funnytoss on iCCup
vectorix108
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States4633 Posts
June 24 2011 03:40 GMT
#2
Wow, that's really surprising. I had no idea. But that just makes my respect for him go up even higher. Go Hydra!!
Aka XephyR/Shaneyesss
wassbix
Profile Joined October 2009
Canada499 Posts
June 24 2011 03:40 GMT
#3
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50107 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:43:51
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#4
he should get aan eyepatch and become the pirate zerg for realz.

Edit:Sniped.

still mad respect to him for still being able to do well,lol at trollface.
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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DarkMatter_
Profile Joined January 2010
Canada1774 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:44:10
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#5
Holy shit. I take back everything bad I ever said about him.
Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
June 24 2011 03:43 GMT
#6
wow, must be hard to live with no depth perception :C
"He's the Triple H of Brood War." - Ribbon on Flash | "He's more like the John Cena of Brood War." - Aus)MaCrO on Flash
Headshot
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1656 Posts
June 24 2011 03:44 GMT
#7
Oh, wow.
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Legatus Lanius
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
2135 Posts
June 24 2011 03:48 GMT
#8
does this mean he doesnt have to do military service?
"He's the Triple H of Brood War." - Ribbon on Flash | "He's more like the John Cena of Brood War." - Aus)MaCrO on Flash
zerious
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada3803 Posts
June 24 2011 03:54 GMT
#9
What a hero
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50107 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-24 03:55:08
June 24 2011 03:54 GMT
#10
On June 24 2011 12:48 Legatus Lanius wrote:
does this mean he doesnt have to do military service?


no,he'd probably get some sort of public service job like Nal_Ra is a middle school teacher(not enitrely sure)
Brood War EICWoo Jung Ho, never forget.| Twitter: @BLinDRawR
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Arolis
Profile Joined October 2010
United States496 Posts
June 24 2011 03:55 GMT
#11
On June 24 2011 12:40 wassbix wrote:
He can get an eyepatch and become the true piratezerg

Wait, it all makes sense now. Hwaseung Oz can't win a Proleague championship because Piratezerg has been playing for CJ!

Good on Hydra. He doesn't let a little thing like blindness distract him from winning an MSL gold. Tons of respect for his attitude.
Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
June 24 2011 03:56 GMT
#12
*Throws back head triumphantly with a smug smile on face* What'd I tell ya guys, what'd I tell ya. Hydra's a hard-working boy, what can I say? His results speak for himself. You know you work hard when you win a MSL championship, but winning a championship with one eye only and through sheer effort alone? It's more than just a mere accomplishment.

YEEEAHHHHH HYDRAAAAA KEEP ON TRUCKING, MY BOY. Always proud of ya, my fellow birthday-sharer! |D

Side note: Lmfao, the Korean netizens are ASTOUNDED by this information and now semi-revering him. Shin Dong Won indeed.
How to pronounce the name: "SPY-ka" | Proud to share the same birthday with Shin (神) Dong Won and the almighty BoxeR | 리쌍도 나무에서 떨어진다. | To YellOw: "2位じゃダメなんですか?" ㅋㅋㅋ | Rest in peace, Violet. 08/23/12
King K. Rool
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada4408 Posts
June 24 2011 03:59 GMT
#13
Wow mad respect. Even more respect because he's never said anything about it.
fabiano
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Brazil4644 Posts
June 24 2011 04:00 GMT
#14
Wow

Just... wow. And what an attitude. Not saying a thing to anyone because he didnt feel there was no need to, that deserves great respect.
"When the geyser died, a probe came out" - SirJolt
neobowman
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Canada3324 Posts
June 24 2011 04:04 GMT
#15
0_0.

Hydra. I didn't really care for you before but... What a beast.
thestool91
Profile Joined August 2007
672 Posts
June 24 2011 04:04 GMT
#16
what i want to know is: how did his eye get damaged by SHRAPNEL? sketchy shit there
the dreamer, mantoss, storm zerg, the cowboy, the spark terran, the ultimate weapon...what more can i say? GO KTF
JMave
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Singapore1803 Posts
June 24 2011 04:06 GMT
#17
wow i have such mad respect for him now. i always found him to be a fluke but man, that is really some huge effort and devotion.
火心 Jealous. I always loved that feeling when I was young. Embrace it.
erin[go]bragh
Profile Joined December 2008
United States815 Posts
June 24 2011 04:08 GMT
#18
I still don't like you that much Hydra, but god damnit, I respect you.

Seriously though, mad props.
JulyZerg! by.hero, effOrt, KTY.
Spica
Profile Joined December 2010
United States5582 Posts
June 24 2011 04:09 GMT
#19
On June 24 2011 13:04 thestool91 wrote:
what i want to know is: how did his eye get damaged by SHRAPNEL? sketchy shit there

It's actually glass instead of shrapnel that damaged his eye. Poor Hydra. :'(
How to pronounce the name: "SPY-ka" | Proud to share the same birthday with Shin (神) Dong Won and the almighty BoxeR | 리쌍도 나무에서 떨어진다. | To YellOw: "2位じゃダメなんですか?" ㅋㅋㅋ | Rest in peace, Violet. 08/23/12
prototype.
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Canada4200 Posts
June 24 2011 04:13 GMT
#20
Flash should learn a thing or two from hydra.
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