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Interview: GerrardPrime

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Marou
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Germany1371 Posts
October 28 2013 17:48 GMT
#1
Hello guys.
This interview was made last week, a day before the beginning of the WCS Season 3 finals. That day i also interviewed MarineKing, (Z)TerrOr, (P)Chance, (T)eins, (P)Splendid and 4 LoL players together.

Those others interview will be posted sometimes next week when i'm done with ESWC. This one is rather short so I took some time to edit it because i think it has some interesting bits.

The previous interview i am referencing is this one

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Q:Last time we talked it was just after Prime announced the arrival of several new players.
How has it been going with the new players ? Are you happy with them ?

A:I feel that they are not ready yet but they are trying really hard to be ready for next season. They are practicing very hard for the upcoming year.

Q;Is there a player in particular where you see a lot of potential ?
A:Definitely TerrOrPrime. I also think that one of our Protoss recruit will end up being very good.

Q:You told me that there were new team jerseys incoming and fans are awaiting them so they can buy them on Primezzang ! Is this coming anytime soon ?
A:We've been quite busy with the recruitment of new players and taking care of the team in general but a new line of Prime clothing will be available next season on PrimeZZang.

Qrime recently announced withdrawing from eSF and joining KeSPA.
This news was a surprise for a lot of fans, and many of them are disappointed that PRIME is not playing GSTL anymore.
Do you think we will see Prime playing a team league again soon ?

A:The move from eSF to KeSPA is part of a procedure to improve the team. I truly believe it is the best option for everyone, the players and the fans.
For the team league, there are still discussions with KeSPA about ProLeague and everything should be decided by december 2013 or the beginning of 2014.

Q:It is no secret that the move to KeSPA was made to help secure a big sponsor that PRIME has been chased since a long time. How are the research going ? Are you getting closer to finally secure this ?
A:Nothing is decided yet but i am discussing with several potential sponsors and some of them were introduced by the KeSPA.

Q:You are known to enter the booth often and you almost always manage to cheer them up and helping them perform at their best. What is your secret ?
A:Actually it's just very simple conversation. If the player won i will just tell him that he did well, if he lost i will give them advice and point out some mistakes that they did and can't see because they are in the booth.

Q:Why do you think other coaches are not doing it as much as you do it ?
A:Other teams don't have a line up with players as young as us. I have to take care of them more and make sure they don't get to nervous.

Qrime also announced the recruitment of two LoL teams. The competition in South Korea is very tough. What are the objectives for those two teams ?
A:The goal in Prime is always being #1. Even tho they failed the last qualifier they entered, i am satisfied with the level of play they showcased. When you know how little time they had to prepare it makes me confident for the future.

Q:I know you come from a Warcraft3 background so you must have tried DotA Allstars at some point ! Was DotA2 ever considered to be added to Prime ?
A:If there was a good opportunity to have a DotA team i would take it but we just added two LoL squads to the team so we are going to focus on this for now.

If 2012 was a wonderful year for Prime, with many championship titles from MarineKing and Creator. 2013 was very dry, apart for MaruPrime rising as one of the very best player in the world.
If there is any pattern in this, it would probably be the fact that Prime players always seems to perform insanely well at a very young age.

Q:What is recipe to MaruPrime's success ? Do you have a secret to craft Starcraft prodigies ?

A:It just that young players listen a lot and say yes to everything i ask !

Q:Unlike many other korean teams, none of the Prime players have attempted to qualify in another WCS Region than Korea. If possible, is there any plan to try to enter qualifiers in other region than Korea for the next season of WCS ?
A:For now i really want to focus on Korea. With that said, if we manage to pick up a big sponsor and some player express a will to play in another region than Korea, i'm down for it.

Q:2013 was also a year with many changes. Where do you think Prime is heading in 2014 ?
A:I would like to recruit a coach or two, especially for LoL. Maybe more Starcraft players. Hopefully finding a new sponsor. Overall i see the team expanding.

Q:Thank you for you answers, i would like to leave you the last words of this interview :
A:As the Prime coach and manager, i really appreciate all the support from the fans. With MKP switching and all the recent changes, maybe some fans are disappointed, but i want them to understand that it is all esports and in the end we are all passionate about competitive gaming.

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slowbacontron
Profile Joined October 2012
United States7722 Posts
October 28 2013 18:00 GMT
#2
Qrime

Haha

Prime to KeSPA confirmed :o

I didnt realize how involved with the LoL team Gerrard was :o

Thanks for the interview!
jjakji fan
Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
October 28 2013 18:07 GMT
#3
Wonder if there are actually any sponsors interested or if he's just saying that..
Refer to my post.
ffadicted
Profile Joined January 2011
United States3545 Posts
October 28 2013 18:08 GMT
#4
Interesting he says proleague stuff should be sorted out by December or January... I thought info was coming a lot sooner than that (November). A bit disappointing to hear.
SooYoung-Noona!
H0i
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands484 Posts
October 28 2013 20:29 GMT
#5
On October 29 2013 03:08 ffadicted wrote:
Interesting he says proleague stuff should be sorted out by December or January... I thought info was coming a lot sooner than that (November). A bit disappointing to hear.


Maybe he's just being careful.
NovemberstOrm
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
Canada16217 Posts
October 28 2013 20:34 GMT
#6
Thanks for the interview and translation!
Moderatorlickypiddy
Aeromi
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
France14461 Posts
October 28 2013 20:39 GMT
#7
Thanks for the interview.
https://twitter.com/DrAeromi | Updates on live tournaments: @StarCrafteSport
Darrkhan
Profile Joined February 2012
Finland1236 Posts
October 28 2013 20:42 GMT
#8
On October 29 2013 03:07 Zenbrez wrote:
Wonder if there are actually any sponsors interested or if he's just saying that..


I wonder how people always find these conspiracy theories when Gerrard is included...

I wish Prime good luck! Even though MKP left Prime is still my favorite team ! (Maru and Creator fighting!) Hope we will soon see the new guys too.

Also according to this Proleague is not going to start before 2014 . Would love to see Prime playing in proleague but it might be really hard for them because their lineups really thin and and no one, besides Maru, shines in the team right now.

Well we will see
Rickyvalle21
Profile Joined July 2012
United States320 Posts
October 28 2013 21:00 GMT
#9
any news on creatorprimes interview?
people say practice is perfect but if nothing is perfect whats the point in practicing?
Arceus
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
Vietnam8333 Posts
October 29 2013 01:52 GMT
#10
ok finally new team uniform -_-!
Steins;Gate
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
1422 Posts
October 29 2013 01:57 GMT
#11
oh? Since Prime is joining Kespa does this mean we might get to see MKP play in the LoLProleague? o:
" Perhaps it's impossible to wear an identity without becoming what you pretend to be. "
Shellshock
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States97276 Posts
October 29 2013 02:15 GMT
#12
Thanks for the interview! Hopefully 2014 will be a good year for the team.
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cywinr
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada173 Posts
October 29 2013 02:16 GMT
#13
I really really really really want to buy the prime polo.
LockeTazeline
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
2390 Posts
October 29 2013 02:34 GMT
#14
It's good to see that Gerrard at least seems pretty positive.
asdfOu
Profile Joined August 2011
United States2089 Posts
October 29 2013 02:36 GMT
#15
MKPPPP DD= i miss youuu T_T
rip prime
Darkdwarf
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Sweden960 Posts
October 29 2013 02:41 GMT
#16
Prime in contact with big sponsors, looking to acquire more sc2 players = Good news for the scene. I'm looking forward to the next Maru being crafted by Gerrard!
Teams: IM, Jin Air, Invictus || Players: Maru, GuMiho, INnoVation, Ryung, sOs, Squirtle, NaNiwa, Has, Zoun, Life, Rogue, Dark
Tamagoshi
Profile Joined September 2012
Brazil981 Posts
October 29 2013 04:42 GMT
#17
Thank you for the interview! It seems we can have good hopes for Prime in 2014 :D

On October 29 2013 05:42 Darrkhan wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 29 2013 03:07 Zenbrez wrote:
Wonder if there are actually any sponsors interested or if he's just saying that..


I wonder how people always find these conspiracy theories when Gerrard is included...

I wish Prime good luck! Even though MKP left Prime is still my favorite team ! (Maru and Creator fighting!) Hope we will soon see the new guys too.

Also according to this Proleague is not going to start before 2014 . Would love to see Prime playing in proleague but it might be really hard for them because their lineups really thin and and no one, besides Maru, shines in the team right now.

Well we will see

Maybe Woongjin Stars + Prime?
sOs + Soulkey + Maru
BigFan
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
TLADT24920 Posts
October 29 2013 06:10 GMT
#18
thanks for interview! Great to see Gerrard's effort and the team doing better. Maru's rising was definitely not expected and he's been one hell of a competitor. Now if only he can avoid Dear then maybe he could've won WCS finals season 3 lol. Hope he gets far in Blizzcon ^^
Former BW EiC"Watch Bakemonogatari or I will kill you." -Toad, April 18th, 2017
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