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Seeker
Where dat snitch at?37101 Posts
 StarTale_Aphrodite
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In the IeSF 2012 finals, you grabbed the championship with a score of 3-0. Tell us how you feel.
I am so happy because I was able to grab the championship as a representative of Korea. If I get the opportunity, I want to attend next year as well.
Today's match was only the finals. How did you feel?
I arrived yesterday and unfortunately heard that two players weren't able to make it. I wanted to play against a lot of people but I wasn't able to so it was disappointing.
It was an easy victory for you.
Honestly, my opponent was pretty bad. But I was plenty surprised by the fact that South Africa also had a female SC2 division going on. I hope more and more female players start playing so that we can get a lot of tournaments going on in the future.
Recently, you've been appearing alongside the StarTale team for GSTL. You must have a desire to be sent out.
Of course I want to play a game. But I don't think my skills are at a level for GSTL yet. I am going to work hard and keep increasing my skills so that I can one day participate in the GSTL.
What are your future plans?
I heard that there will be a ZOWIE Divina Season 2 opening up soon. Since I was the champion for season one, I have been waiting for this. I want to win this one as well.
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 Aphrodite <Entombed Valley> Gabriella Issacs
Aphrodite <Tal'Darim Altar LE> Gabriella Issacs
Aphrodite <Daybreak> Gabriella Issacs
Gabriella Issacs
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Source: This Is Game
First off, please introduce yourself.
I am the 2012 IeSF representative for South Africa, Gabriella Issacs. I was born in 1998, so I am 15 years old.
You lost really easily in the finals. It looked like you hadn't played SC2 for a long time.
Honestly, I wasn't expecting anything for this tournament. I had only started playing SC2 for five months. My finals opponent, Aphrodite, was so good. She faced me with a purely marine/marauder composition and her micro was off the charts.
Did you play any other game before SC2?
I used to play WC3 but nowadays I play Counter Strike. My WC3 skills are good enough to be acknowledged by people around me. I just started SC2 so it's still difficult for me. It's also going to take a while before I can adapt to the game (laughs).
How is the eSports scene in South Africa?
We have people who like to play and we even have people who aspire to be pro gamers. But we don't have many tournaments available so we have constraints on interests for the game. Personally, I hope our country gets to host many eSports related events so that we can become a big eSports scene.
What game is popular over there?
DotA 1 and Call of Duty seems to be the most popular.
Do you think you'll participate in future tournaments?
I'm still young so I think I'll focus on education for now. But if I do get the chances for it, I want to attend a lot of tournaments.
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United States15275 Posts
Congratulations on the victory!
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How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too!
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United States8477 Posts
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.
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I'm sure ST was planning on sending her out against Prime, but with Parting's ALL KILL and whatnot...
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Seeker
Where dat snitch at?37101 Posts
Apparently she beat her opponent using nothing but maruaders and marines LOL!
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On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.
what about the female progamer version of a kpop idol?
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Canada1637 Posts
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On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who.
Jaehoon? Sea?
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On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too! ?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever...
User was warned for this post
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Canada16217 Posts
Seeker awesome as usual with the interviews ^^
Congrats on the win Aphrodite!
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On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who. Jaehoon? Sea?
Rainbow?
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On October 04 2012 14:22 whatevername wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too! ?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever...
That depends on whether you count qualifier games for things like WCG and Code A or not.
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ppl from south africa play? wow I actually didn't know this lol
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On October 04 2012 14:25 Jumbled wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2012 14:22 whatevername wrote:On October 04 2012 14:17 essencez wrote:
How quickly time passes, I remember when Aphrodite was merely eye candy whilst supporting Rainbow during GOM code A qualifiers. Now she can play too! ?? She beat other girls, she hasnt played a single actual game ever... That depends on whether you count qualifier games for things like WCG and Code A or not.
I didn't know she had even competed in "real" competition. Has she beaten anyone notable in those? A good female would probably help the StarCraft 2 scene quite a bit.
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On October 04 2012 14:23 DidYuhim wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who. Jaehoon? Sea? Rainbow?
Genius?
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IeSF2012 World Championship finalist Gabriella Isaacs put a little smile on her face after being defeated by Aphrodite in the SC2 Female Division Finals. With her face really close to the monitor as she was making units, it seems like she was still getting used to StarCraft 2.
First, please introduce yourself
My name is Gabriella Isaacs, and I represented South Africa for this year's IeSF. I'm 15 years old.
You were crushed by your opponent today. It seems like you just started playing StarCraft 2
I didn't expect much for this tournament. I only started SC2 5 months ago. Aphrodite plays really well. Her marine and marauder micro seemed much different..
Did you enjoy any games before SC2?
I did play WarCraft 3 and now I'm enjoying Counter Strike because I like it. I was pretty good in WC3; people around me said I was good at the game. I just started playing SC2, so its hard for me and will take some time to get used to (smiles).
How's the e-Sports scene in South Africa?
There are people who enjoy playing games, and few of them want to become progamers. However, since there aren't many tournaments, its hard to attract interest for e-Sports. Personally, I hope that South Africans will hold more tournaments, so that South African e-Sports infrastructure can grow.
Which games are popular?
Mostly team-based games such as Dota 1 and Call of Duty.
Are you willing to participate in more tournaments in the future?
I would if I have the chance to; however, since I'm still young, I will focus on education first.
Haven't translated a text interview in a long time >_<
EDIT: Derp, seeker managed to edit OP before I finished this.
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On October 04 2012 14:33 essencez wrote:Show nested quote +On October 04 2012 14:23 DidYuhim wrote:On October 04 2012 14:21 Chairman Ray wrote:On October 04 2012 14:18 monk. wrote:
She looks like the female version of another progamer, but I just can't put my finger on who. Jaehoon? Sea? Rainbow? Genius?
Nada? Actually she really kind of looks like Nada to me q.q
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Do people not know how good Aphrodite is? lol.
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She looks a lot like Nada... Maybe she can one day be as gosu as him
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