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[Interview] 2012 GSL S2 CodeS RO32 Group E Winners

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-14 10:09:53
April 14 2012 08:15 GMT
#1
StartaleVirus

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Your thoughts on getting into ro16?

I was confident in my games against MC. My winrate in practice was good. However, I regret showing shaky play in Set 1 because of nerves. Still, advancing into the round of 16 feels great.

What did you think after seeing your group?

Others told me that it would be difficult but I was confident. Lately, winning a lot in practice gave me a boost in confidence.

Weren’t you nervous against Nestea?

I was in Set 1 against Nestea.

You’ve lost 1:2 to Nestea before in Code S.

I’ve changed a lot since then. I will no longer show games where I lose helplessly.

Any difficulties in today’s games?

It was hard to stay in good condition for today’s games. I was worried because I didn’t get much sleep but it wasn't as bad as I expected.

Your macro abilities have gotten stronger since Up and Downs.

I think it’s because I’m getting used to being on stage. Compared to before, my image as someone reliant on build order wins is disappearing but I will try to utilise it a bit more. If I meet a Zerg, I will mix in a cheese.

What do you think about fans who are interested in your appearance?

I’m not sure. I’ve never thought that I’m good looking. Also, I don’t have many female fans. No, I don’t have many fans in general (laugh)

Any players you want to face in ro16?

No one in particular. I just don’t want to be in the same group as my teammates. However, July suggested that four Startale members form a group so that two people make it through no matter what. Parting is trying to force me as well (laugh). I think it’s a terrible idea.

Anything to add?

I want to thank Curious, Parting and Tiger who helped with practice. I also want to thank BenQ, Red bull and Zowie Gear for sponsoring my team.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1154041

SKMC

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You’ve advanced to the round 16 yet again this season. How do you feel?

I wasn’t expecting to lose against STVirus but he’s improved greatly. He’s got his fundamentals down solidly. I think I played bad games because I underestimated my opponent. Lately, Parting is drawing a lot of attention for his strong PvT so I want to show off my strong PvT as well.

You met Inca in the loser’s match. You can’t have been happy.

Even in the past, every time we meet, we meet in the loser’s match and I always in. I am sorry to have eliminated a close friend. I don’t want to be in the same groups as oGs members.

Inca is well known for his PvP, why did you win convincingly?

In the Ranking League (T/N: in-house tournie I think) in the past, I’ve played him often and know his style well. I seem to make use of the information we have on each other more. I excluded a lot of build orders in my play today.

You met Nestea in the final match. It’s been a long time since you two played, how did you feel?

I could have met him back in July Season but because I lost to Hongun, it couldn’t happen. Now, because I am confident in my PvZ, I looked forward to the matchup.

It’s your first time at the Mok Dong studio in a long time

It’s been such a long time that I couldn’t even remember where to catch a taxi. I don’t come to Mok Dong often but I am attending a lot of foreign tournaments. It’s taken a toll on my health so from now on, I plan to work out and control my tournament schedule a bit more.

Lately, Parting is threatening your position as the toss president.

If the fans think so, I can’t help it (laugh). However, Parting has never made it to ro4, hasn’t won a championship, and there’s a big difference in prize money won. So far, I don’t think there’s a player who can challenge my position. I did feel threatened by Genius but thankfully, he took second place (laugh). Also, Parting’s PvZ and PvP seem to be weaker than mine.

A Protoss hasn’t won the GSL in a long time.

Unlike the other races, Protoss hasn’t got various weapons. Even when the upgrade style became popular, the style only got used in GSTL and Protoss was weaker in GSL. Last season, I thought that Genius would win but he took second place after he took risks. I actually think the Protosses that are in the spotlight at the moment all have the capacity to take the championship. If these players can ride this momentum and luck is on their side, they can win.

Hasn’t practice been hard for you since joining SK Gaming?

There isn’t a big difference. My results in Korea are about the same. On the contrary, I made it back into ro8 after joining SK Gaming. Starcraft 2 System allows you to train easily at home. Of course, coming up with builds was easier in the training house.

Your interview with a newspaper was portrayed in a powerful way

At the time, I made those comments hoping that the practising players get to work in better conditions. I said those words because I know just how difficult it is in their situation. I didn’t have any malicious intentions. I did say those words, but they were reported in a way that made it seem like I was trying to misrepresent the scene, which disappointed me.

You get to nominate your group. How will you use this privilege?

It depends on who Genius picks but I won’t be picking a Protoss. I will reveal all tomorrow.

Anything to add?

oGstheStC and oGsJookto helped with practice. Also FnaticRCaLive helped. EGJYP helped with PvP three times. Lately after leaving oGs, I feel like I have become distant with my friends. I want to say sorry to Huk and Jinro for not contacting them often. I also want to thank my girlfriend who always cheers me and coach Go, Yeon Shik (T/N: reis?) who always takes care of me when I’m in foreign tournaments. I hope to have fun tomorrow at group nominations and I hope they install fans in the booths.


Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1154116
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dragopie
Profile Joined March 2010
32 Posts
April 14 2012 08:23 GMT
#2
Wow this was fast! The group isn't even finished yet..... Good job on the fast translation.
Fusilero
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom50293 Posts
April 14 2012 08:27 GMT
#3
On April 14 2012 17:23 dragopie wrote:
Wow this was fast! The group isn't even finished yet..... Good job on the fast translation.

I think the instant the winners match ended storywriter just goes to the Korean sites and spams F5 furiously until there's an interview to translate.
Glorious SEA doto
pdd
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Australia9933 Posts
April 14 2012 08:28 GMT
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No one in particular. I just don’t want to be in the same group as my teammates. However, July suggested that four Startale members form a group so that two people make it through no matter what. Parting is trying to force me as well (laugh). I think it’s a terrible idea.

I think it's a terrible idea also. Lol. Interesting though. It kinda makes sense to have 2 of their best definitely make it through to the Ro8 rather than have the risk that none make it through.
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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
April 14 2012 08:30 GMT
#5
On April 14 2012 17:27 Fusilero wrote:
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On April 14 2012 17:23 dragopie wrote:
Wow this was fast! The group isn't even finished yet..... Good job on the fast translation.

I think the instant the winners match ended storywriter just goes to the Korean sites and spams F5 furiously until there's an interview to translate.

hahaha, depends on which game comes next. If it's a TvT or PvP, you can rest assured that I will be doing that.

I also grab a drink or something too while I wait.
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Mithriel
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands2969 Posts
April 14 2012 08:45 GMT
#6
wow fast translation, thanks!!!

What a terrible idea to form a group with teammates alone, true 2 will pass. However startale in this shape could easily advance with 4players.
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Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
April 14 2012 08:47 GMT
#7
"my winrate in practice was good"

wow. usually you see like... "i wasnt confident at all because i won 2% of my practice games against the random code b players on my team but somehow i was able to turn that into a 2-0 win over my code S opponent. Virus is breaking the mold
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ACrow
Profile Joined October 2011
Germany6583 Posts
April 14 2012 09:25 GMT
#8
On April 14 2012 17:28 pdd wrote:
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No one in particular. I just don’t want to be in the same group as my teammates. However, July suggested that four Startale members form a group so that two people make it through no matter what. Parting is trying to force me as well (laugh). I think it’s a terrible idea.

I think it's a terrible idea also. Lol. Interesting though. It kinda makes sense to have 2 of their best definitely make it through to the Ro8 rather than have the risk that none make it through.

The way Startale is playing lately, they don't need to do this. They have so many players that are on a roll right now! With only two Z left, I could see Parting even take the whole thing.
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HolyArrow
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7116 Posts
April 14 2012 09:30 GMT
#9
LOL imagine an all-Startale Ro4.
TeeTS
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany2762 Posts
April 14 2012 09:39 GMT
#10
On April 14 2012 18:30 HolyArrow wrote:
LOL imagine an all-Startale Ro4.


Prime will have something to say about this
But yeah, he improved a lot lately and I didn't see this happen. I kinda liked him before, because he was getting way too much undeserved hate and seemed to be a funny guy, but he totally impressed me today! Thumbs up Virus, great job! :D
nokz88
Profile Joined October 2010
Brazil1253 Posts
April 14 2012 09:43 GMT
#11
lol MC says he misses his friends Huk and Jinro... awwww
in a state of trance
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
April 14 2012 09:51 GMT
#12
On April 14 2012 18:43 nokz88 wrote:
lol MC says he misses his friends Huk and Jinro... awwww


i dont see the interview o.O
MistSC2
Profile Joined February 2012
Sweden583 Posts
April 14 2012 09:53 GMT
#13
Virus so gosu
Maru, TY, Clem <3
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
April 14 2012 09:59 GMT
#14
On April 14 2012 18:51 GreyKnight wrote:
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On April 14 2012 18:43 nokz88 wrote:
lol MC says he misses his friends Huk and Jinro... awwww


i dont see the interview o.O

it's coming, 5 minutes. nokz is a translator himself lol.
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nokz88
Profile Joined October 2010
Brazil1253 Posts
April 14 2012 09:59 GMT
#15
On April 14 2012 18:51 GreyKnight wrote:
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On April 14 2012 18:43 nokz88 wrote:
lol MC says he misses his friends Huk and Jinro... awwww


i dont see the interview o.O

shit, I saw the original interview and came directly to this thread... but I'm sure it will be here in a few minutes
in a state of trance
phoenixfeather95
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
665 Posts
April 14 2012 10:08 GMT
#16
f5'ing like a mad man...
@dbrisingr
storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
April 14 2012 10:10 GMT
#17
MC interview now up
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GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
April 14 2012 10:10 GMT
#18
Thank you!
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
April 14 2012 10:11 GMT
#19
Someone start brainwashing July into being more optimistic. StarTale is on fire! They sure as hell don't need to be in a group together for 2 to go through, at least
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
April 14 2012 10:11 GMT
#20
One does not simply lose when you have Parting as a practice partner
MC ■ MarineKing ■ LosirA ■ To someone who has lost after trying his best, no words from the winner can console him.
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