[14th Dec] Blizzcup Winners Interviews

MC talks about Naniwa. But please try not to discuss about Naniwa as there are tonnes of other threads

oGsMC

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Q : How do you feel about advancing into the semi-finals

Leenock is one of Zerg players that I normally win against so I was confident. This is the first time I played with him in the official match but winning over Leenock on the ladder helped me. But Leenock played very well in the third set so I was panicking but the coach got my mind straight up again.

Q : How would you rate yourself for today's matches?

I have been worrying too much about how I can could handle losing after winning a championship which made me nervous. I had a hard time losing in tournaments unlike my practice games. I played well today. Family members, my girlfriend and the coach cheered me up so I guess they revived me.

Q : So you think your plays are much better in official games now?

To be honest, the only game that I played today that went as I planned was on Taldarim Altar. Other matches did not go according to my plans. When I am able to lead all games as I plan that's when I will be back to my best shape.

Q : I believe that you had more time to prepare for today's match than your opponent

But maps are decided after the opponent is determined so I couldn't practice that much. Had to wake up early on Monday for the Media-day so I was still tired yesterday. However both Lenock and I played today without practising too much so I thought who has better basic mechanics and who thought about matches more would determine the winner.

Q : Aggressive blink into the front was impressive.

When you blink back a damaged stalker, the firing power also decreases. But if you think you can win then blinking to the front will increase the firing power even more. It is very important to take big benefits in the first engagement as they reinforce fast. But on Daybreak, I made a mistake. I thought I would win so I blinked to the front then got all units killed. I think I was bit too excited.

Q : You will play PvZ again in the semi-finals. How do you think about playing against DRG?

Maps will be a strong factor. There are GSL maps where going double nexus is bit difficult. As long as I don't play on these maps as much as possible, I can take him. But if all maps will be randomly chosen to favour Zerg, it would be very tough.

Q : What do you think your chance of winning is?

More important thing is if I can make into the finals. I haven't been into the finals for a very long time. I hope I face MVP in the finals. I want to make the most classical finals in Starcraft 2 history.

Q : You have to immediately play tomorrow. I am wondering how you will practice.

I have been to many overseas tournaments so I am not too worried. Because in overseas tournament, you have to play straight away as soon as your opponent is determined. I will just practice to improvise my weak points.

Q : Anything else that you want to say?

Naniwa played a game yesterday that is not professional. I have heard that he threw away the game because it doesn't benefit himself. I want to lecture him. Pro-gamer as an occupation is not a job where you just play games between other pro players. Corporations sponsor us because the existence of fans make e-sports a product that we are trying to create. But I believe the behaviour from Naniwa yesterday was such a behaviour that betrayed and looked down on the fans. I hope he thinks about what he did and do not play a game like that again.

And I also thank my mum and my girlfriend. The coach is pretty busy lately (but still looked after me) so I thank him. I thank our sponsors Mum's Touch and Corsair.

IM_Mvp

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Q : You made into the semi-finals. How do you feel right now?

Polt is one of the Terran champions. I feel happy after winning against the champion. My next match will be against MMA who is another Terran champ, but I want to win all TvTs

Q : I am worried about your stamina. How are you physically?

I can actually feel that I am tired even when I am playing a game. There had been many tournaments consecutively, I am very exhausted.

Q : But you still have a game to play, will you be ok?

Whether I am fine or not, I must play the game tomorrow. I hope I can manage my shape so I can play the game tomorrow with good conditions.

Q : You have over 100 wins on 2011 GSL record.

I knew that I had my 100th win after winning the first match. So I felt so good because I achieved my goal I could play next sets of games well too. The record of having 200th win and 300th win be made but I want to be the first person having 200 wins.

Q : You lost in the third set. What was the reason for that loss?

I had many small mistakes in the overall. I had a timing window when I had an advantage but I wasn't able to use it. I think wanting to win quickly made me lose.

Q : You still seemed bit impatient in the 4th set.

Because I was tired while I was playing the game, I got impatience which I didn't realize. I was aiming for a timing push but that made the game go for longer. I am glad I still won despite how I won. If I want to play better tomorrow I better manage my condition to play calmer.

Q : Games tomorrow has an element of vengeance for GSL Oct.

I have lost to him recently so I don't want to lose again. I want to win so much. Of course getting a revenge would have a meaning itself. Like I said on the Mediaday, I do not want to lose to Terran players who got a position because of me. I want to climb higher than them. I want to win badly.

Q : oGsMC wishes to meet you in the finals.

First of all, MC is on fire so if I play well and get into the finals, there is a possibility that we will meet in the finals. It will be very fun to play against him in the finals and it could be the successful finals. I do hope we meet in the finals.

Q : Anything else that you want to add?

I thank to my team mates who helped me practice (laughs). I also thank our sponsors Steelseries, Coca-Cola and Googims.