EPTTT's Interview:
Q: Your decorated your first RO16 match with a win.
A: I didn't feel too good when I was picked first in the selcting round. I thought other players would'nt want to play me because of my unique style but that wasn't the case. I wanted to tell them that their choice was wrong.
Q: You used an "All-in" strat.
A: It wasn't an "All-in" strat. Through practicing I discovered the 6 starting point was even vulnerable to gas rush. And plus, even if I failed in my first scouting attempt, I had a backup strat. It didn't matter much. During practice, I won if my opponent didn't find what I was doing. But later my teammates grew immune to this strat so I was a bit nervous, but since my opponent did proxy rax I was able to win easily.
Q: You changed your hairstyle.
A: I wanted to start RO16 with a new mindset, and plus a lot of people didn't like my hairstyle. Even my coach didn't like it. (TT used to have a weird afro, but now he looks much better.)
Q: Your strats make the fans eager to watch.
A: When I watch my opponent's games, I discover parts of his defense I can break through. That's what I aim for.
Q: What is your strat for RO16 week 2
A: I will still use my unique style. Even though I may use a normal build, I will make it unique. I will win, and make sure I'm the first one qualified for the next round.
Bisu's Interview
Q: It's a good start
A: Its my first RO16 and I was so nervous. My hand is still shaking. As the game progressed I got more nervous. Goodfriend said he wanted to win and gain some attention, but I won so I want more attention.
Q: You were damaged by drops.
A: Drops hurt me during practice too. I wasn't damaged by the first drop, but the second drop hurt a bit. Tanks were dropped within my dragoon's range, so I thought if I just eliminated the tank I would win since I was preparing carriers.
Q: Did you have any counter-strats for drops
A: I just thought I will block them with carrier-dragoon combo. I was thinking I will defend, defend, and defend until I won. This situation always occured during practice.
Q: Was today's concept carriers.
A: If carriers start to gather, this map is very good for protoss. I wanted to end it with my carriers. Withouht carriers, protoss can't win. I saw my opponent preparing wraiths so I added a few observers and played cautiously.
Q: Your next map is New Baekdu Degan
A: It's an okay map for Protoss. I want to win and spend my Choosuk holiday comfortably. (Choosuk is Korean Thanksgiving)
Rock's Interview
Q : Its your first RO16 win.
A : During the selection round I promised I would win so I had to win. I'm glad I showed Shine that his choice was wrong. Poor Shine..(he laughs)
Q: Did you prepare the 4 gate push?
A: I originally had another strat. But as I practiced with teammate Jaeho I gained a lot of strategic help. I built two gates outside, and wanted to strongly push with 4 gates. I didn't know my opponent was going 3 CC but ultimately things worked my way. I am so thankful for Jaeho because although he has a game tommorrow with Junwi he spent a lot of time practicing with me. Same goes for my teammate Kim Sung Jin.
Q: Your play of breaking through mines was great.
A: Normally players plant around 12 mines, but the pathway I used didn't allow that. I thought if I moved around with zeals I would get hit with about 6 mines, and I aggressively pushed through. Zeals are cheap anyways. My opponent was probably not expecting this because players usually don't break through mines without obs. A change of thought is what is important.
Q: You look very happy.
A: I'm happy because everything went according to my plan. I want to continue this pace and win with a fresh mind. I hope everyone is looking forward as well. I'm working especially hard for the fans who still stand by my side when I loose or go through hard times.
Q: You were a not part of Legend of the Fall (A legend that says Protoss owns in Fall season)
A: It was hard getting to the RO16 so I didn't have time to think of that. When I lost, it was because I played bad and when other Protosses won, it was because they played well. I was a not part of the legend because I kept loosing. I think its embarassing. I can't continue loosing when other tosses are winning. (Smiles)
Q: What are you doing during Choosuk break
A: After my game on the 4th I'm heading home. That's why I want to win. Qualifying for the next round will be a good present for my mother.
Zergman's Interview
Q: It's a good start for RO16
A: I'm glad that I won. I lost a lot in Proleague these days so I was loosing confidence. With this win, I gained my confidence back.
Q: The build orders were different from the start.
A: My opponent was a 12 Spawning strat so if he became a little more aggressive and used drones, he would have blocked my early rush. But he wanted to play safe and cancelled his nat hatchery. After seeing that I cancelled zergling speed upgrade and went lair. From that moment I knew I wasn't behind.
Q: You looked very confident in the muta fight
A: I usually just pour everything in when fighting. I thought I had more mutas, and I actually did. My opponent upgraded zergling speed, so I had 200~300 more gas. After winning the muta fight I knew I was going to win.
Q: Your current vs Z stats is 9wins and 1 loss.
A: Even before becoming a progamer I was confident in matches with zerg. But in major tourneys, I was too nervous to show this but now I'm adjusted and I think that's bringing out my real skill.
Q: Next map is Arcardia 2. It's a meaningful map for you.
A: At the proleagues, I was sent in order to fight with zergs. But both times I faced off against Terran. For the next match I already have a great strategy prepared. I will win again and advance to the next round. (Arcardia2 is an extremely Zerg map and there is only 2~3 terran players who beat zerg on that map)
