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[Interview] MLG Anaheim KeSPA Invitational Winner

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storywriter
Profile Joined February 2011
Australia528 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:38:12
June 10 2012 10:19 GMT
#1
KTFlash

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It’s an event tournament but you have won. How do you feel?

Frankly, I didn’t expect much coming to America but I am very happy to have won. I am proud of the fact that I have improved slightly.

In a prior interview, you said you’d be okay even if you didn’t win

Honestly, I just wanted to win my first match. Once I took the first match, I started playing without pressure which helped, I think.

You won every game

I think luck was on my side today and I got lucky with the builds I chose. Luck was 80% of the reason why I won.

You used an all-in build twice in a row against Stork

I didn’t prepare them. I wanted to macro up but in Set 1, my keyboard malfunctioned. Playing with the mouse only, I had a lot resources saved up. It was a strategy I chose to end the match early but I got lucky.

In both your games on Daybreak, you used proxy raxes

It’s a build I learned most recently. Seeing it in action in the GSL, it looked rather strong. You can pressure at the same time as taking an expansion. That’s why I tried it out today and it worked rather well.

Your most memorable game today?

The match against Soulkey. Especially Set 2 where I was set behind by his mutalisks. However, I had good control today.

How are you improving so quickly?

Initially when I started Starcraft 2, people expected so much from me that I also expected myself to improve very quickly. Then, I didn’t improve as quickly as I wanted and was despairing.
However, two weeks ago, my ladder rank started soaring all of a sudden which gave me confidence on top of taking a win in Proleague. I think my skill rose along with my confidence.

Is there something you want to say to the foreign fans?

I am so grateful. I may have seen a larger crowd but, a cheer like that, you would only see once per year. It makes me proud and I want to thank the fans who cheered for me. If possible, I want to attend as many foreign tournaments as possible.

After your games today, people are comparing you to Marineking. Are there any players you studied?

I studied MVP, MMA and MKP mostly. I feel like those three players are exceptional. Especially out of the three, MKP’s marine control is amazing so I am trying to imitate that even if I am not quite as good right now. Control helps especially in TvP.

Did you try HoTs? If so, how was it?

I did. I think it’s going to be fun. For Terran, there aren’t too many changes. I’m sure a lot of things will change in the future but I’m disappointed we get only one unit, the widow mine. I think having more units is more interesting so this is a bit of a disappointment.

How was the widow mine?

It’s very powerful. However, it leaves me wanting more. Still, I should be able to utilise it in tournament games. Protoss and Zergs have really powerful units added to them. I envy the other races since Terran doesn’t get any. I think Terrans are the only ones complaining.

Anything to add?

I want to thank the reporters, the fans at the event and the fans in Korea who cheered me on.
I am aware of what the world expects of me. I will make sure to show games in Starcraft 2 that are as good as the ones I showed in Starcraft 1. I will work hard even if it means I have to get another operation on my arm.

Source: ThisisGame
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StyLeD
Profile Joined January 2011
United States2965 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:22:32
June 10 2012 10:21 GMT
#2
Don't think many people mind, but you should spoiler the title.

And he won game 1 without a keyboard? Lol~
"Even gophers love Starcraft" - Tasteless. || Davichi | IU <3
Ace1123
Profile Joined September 2011
Philippines1187 Posts
June 10 2012 10:22 GMT
#3
Flash <3 I really like this guy he just lets his opinion out honestly.
ForGG, Mvp, MMA, MarineKing, BoxeR,
jsemmens
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States439 Posts
June 10 2012 10:23 GMT
#4
OMG, thank you so much for this!!! <3
Check out the Flash Fanclub! http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=336995
Giku
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands368 Posts
June 10 2012 10:23 GMT
#5
On June 10 2012 19:19 storywriter wrote:
KTFlash
You used an all-in build twice in a row against Stork

I didn’t prepare them. I wanted to macro up but in Set 1, my keyboard malfunctioned. Playing with the mouse only, I had a lot resources saved up. It was a strategy I chose to end the match early but I got lucky.

LOL! That made me really laugh out loud. What a total boss.
Let the music be the fuse that'll spark my soul
Sawamura
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Malaysia7602 Posts
June 10 2012 10:24 GMT
#6
So flash considered the widow mine as the only unit added to hots and not warhound and battle helion ? Interesting....
BW/KT Forever R.I.P KT.Violet dearly missed ..
DaveVAH
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Canada162 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:40:23
June 10 2012 10:24 GMT
#7
Right on Flash about Hots Terran stuff.

Good interview!


On June 10 2012 19:24 Sawamura wrote:
So flash considered the widow mine as the only unit added to hots and not warhound and battle helion ? Interesting....


WM is the only original unit. Battle hellion is a transformation. I want agree on warhound but to some it seems like a thor replacement for tvp... not that it is a bad unit, I like it.

No new caster units like P/Z got and no improvement or overhaul to current caster units for T (like ravens).
GreyKnight
Profile Joined August 2010
United States4720 Posts
June 10 2012 10:24 GMT
#8
T_T flashs arm
StyLeD
Profile Joined January 2011
United States2965 Posts
June 10 2012 10:25 GMT
#9
On June 10 2012 19:24 Sawamura wrote:
So flash considered the widow mine as the only unit added to hots and not warhound and battle helion ? Interesting....


Warhound = bigger marauder
Battle Hellion = Hellion upgrade

I can see the logic.
"Even gophers love Starcraft" - Tasteless. || Davichi | IU <3
Dalavita
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden1113 Posts
June 10 2012 10:25 GMT
#10
I like how Flash doesn't even acknowledge the Battle hellion and warhound. Pretty much sums up my feelings on the two units.
Shartugal
Profile Joined September 2011
Denmark134 Posts
June 10 2012 10:28 GMT
#11
Not only GSL interviews but MLG (sorta) as well!! Storywriter, you're the man!
Sooo impressed by Flash, doesn't need support by the LAN crew when his keyboard isn't functioning as it should, he just defeats his opponent with his mouse.
Hot_Bid:" What are your longterm plans?" Seiplo:"Money, fame and bitches"
gladsheim
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia676 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:28:54
June 10 2012 10:28 GMT
#12
Anything to add?

I want to thank the reporters, the fans at the event and the fans in Korea who cheered me on.
I am aware of what the world expects of me. I will make sure to show games in Starcraft 2 that are as good as the ones I showed in Starcraft 1. I will work hard even if it means I have to get another operation on my arm.


This guy...
J1.au
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Australia3596 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:31:08
June 10 2012 10:29 GMT
#13
I'm so happy that people outside of the Brood War scene now have the chance to enjoy his games. I think the last sentence really shows his mindset the best, and why he will eventually rise to the top of this new game.
Tufas
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Austria2259 Posts
June 10 2012 10:32 GMT
#14
On June 10 2012 19:19 storywriter wrote:
KTFlash
I will work hard even if it means I have to get another operation on my arm.

Source: ThisisGame


Please don't.
Cannot wait to watch the VOD's, did anyone say when they are going to be up or do we have to wait the full week again ?
Where is my ACE flair
shadymmj
Profile Joined June 2010
1906 Posts
June 10 2012 10:32 GMT
#15
KEYBOARD MALFUNCTION

ALL IN!

UNIMPRESSED...
There is no such thing is "e-sports". There is Brood War, and then there is crap for nerds.
SaberNodoka
Profile Joined June 2011
151 Posts
June 10 2012 10:32 GMT
#16
Flash fighting
Valikyr
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2653 Posts
June 10 2012 10:38 GMT
#17
On June 10 2012 19:19 storywriter wrote:
KTFlash
Anything to add?

I want to thank the reporters, the fans at the event and the fans in Korea who cheered me on.
I am aware of what the world expects of me. I will make sure to show games in Starcraft 2 that are as good as the ones I showed in Starcraft 1. I will work hard even if it means I have to get another operation on my arm.

Source: ThisisGame

Lol, take care of your health Flash! We want you to be in the scene for a long time :p
-Archangel-
Profile Joined May 2010
Croatia7457 Posts
June 10 2012 10:43 GMT
#18
I loved the introduction. Almost all of them have so much more spirit then current sc2 korean progamers.
chawinski
Profile Joined August 2010
Australia98 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-10 10:51:45
June 10 2012 10:51 GMT
#19
On June 10 2012 19:19 storywriter wrote:
You used an all-in build twice in a row against Stork

I didn’t prepare them. I wanted to macro up but in Set 1, my keyboard malfunctioned. Playing with the mouse only, I had a lot resources saved up. It was a strategy I chose to end the match early but I got lucky.


...omg. I thought Tastosis were joking when they made mention of this.
GoSuMali
Profile Joined February 2012
France285 Posts
June 10 2012 10:53 GMT
#20
"Playing with the mouse only" Best part of the interview
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