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[Interview] Daum OSL Semi-finals #1

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HonestTea *
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
5007 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-07-13 13:50:07
July 13 2007 11:56 GMT
#1
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Iris (T, CJ Entus)

- It's your first ever finals
▶ I always thought of the Starleague in terms of stages and rounds. Other player seemed to be the most excited and happy when they won in the semifinals. When I was a rookie, the scenes of players advancing to the finals from the semifinals left a strong impression with me. I wanted it to be me in that place, and I accomplished that today.

- You took care of Stork easily.
▶ Coming into the game, I sometimes thought I would lose. I decided that even if I do lose, I would to do the things I wanted, to do everything I prepared. So I went in with my mind at ease. That helped me attack well. At first, when the matchups were decided last week, I though tI would win. But preparing along with Proleague was very tough. Yesterday I was joking around with Savior about this and that. I'm happy to win 3-0, because I feel that my win over Savior is justified.

- You opened with 2-fac for all three sets.
▶ I actually prepared 2-fac for all five sets. I was pretty nervous [using a risky strategy]. I prepared 2-fac openings so that win or lose, I made my move before Carriers were in the air. Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier.

- The moment you clinched victory, what did you think?
▶ When all of Stork's dragoons died and his probes came out, I realized I won. But I felt sorry to see him dismayed.

- It's your first finals since debuting.
▶ I once heard that as you get older, it costs more and more to miss a chance. If you can't win a finals it only becomes harder next time. This finals has come at a crucial time. I've set my goals to win a finals at 22 years old.

- What was the most difficult moment getting to the finals?
▶ While I was preparing for the semis, I thought that facing Stork would be the hardest. But afterwards, I realized that in the end playing Savior was most difficult.

- Who would you like to face in the finals.
▶ I think it would be fun to play Flash. He's been gettings wins over all the players with strong reputations these days. But I feel that if you want people to say you have a strong TvT, you have to beat me first. I havn't even had a chance to play him in private.

- What are your goals going into the finals.
▶ A finals appearance has been my one desire for the entire three years of my gaming career. Reaching this stage has not been easy at all. I pour all my passion into this, and whoever my opponent is, they cannot match my passion. I will be a player who can back up his words.
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SonuvBob
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Aiur21552 Posts
July 13 2007 12:00 GMT
#2
Thanks HonestTea!

"Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win."
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LuMiX
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
China5758 Posts
July 13 2007 12:00 GMT
#3
Uhmm...whos interview is this with? sorry ^_^
Puosu
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
7117 Posts
Last Edited: 2007-07-13 12:02:38
July 13 2007 12:01 GMT
#4
On July 13 2007 21:00 Metal[x] wrote:
Uhmm...whos interview is this with? sorry ^_^

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Iris after semi-finals with Stork.
alffla
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Hong Kong20321 Posts
July 13 2007 12:14 GMT
#5
cool thx honestea!
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KH1031
Profile Blog Joined April 2003
United States862 Posts
July 13 2007 12:21 GMT
#6
thanks!

How old is Iris?
mikeymoo
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada7170 Posts
July 13 2007 12:41 GMT
#7
Wow thanks! it's been a while, and out of nowhere comes two translations!
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
July 13 2007 13:29 GMT
#8
"But I feel that if you want people to say you have a strong TvT, you have to beat me first"

this is entirely true and its refreshing for a pro to recognize his own abilities
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evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12816 Posts
July 13 2007 13:39 GMT
#9
"Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier"
Bwahahahaa! CARRIER=INSTA WIN!
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TheFoReveRwaR
Profile Blog Joined May 2006
United States10657 Posts
July 13 2007 13:49 GMT
#10
Great interview I love what was said about the older you get the more difficult it is to win a finals. Makes sense because the more exposed you are the easier it is for players to adapt to your style.
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knyttym
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States5797 Posts
July 13 2007 13:57 GMT
#11
Awesome. I have been waiting to read Iris' interview.
thx
xM(Z
Profile Joined November 2006
Romania5299 Posts
July 13 2007 14:11 GMT
#12
thanks for both.
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-Groove
Profile Joined July 2007
34 Posts
July 13 2007 14:17 GMT
#13
On July 13 2007 21:00 SonuvBob wrote:
Thanks HonestTea!

"Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win. Savior will kill me if I don't win."

Haha thats the exact same vibe I got.

Iris said:▶ While I was preparing for the semis, I thought that facing Stork would be the hardest. But afterwards, I realized that in the end playing Savior was most difficult.

Ahahaha, owned.

-Groove
GongKyuckTerran
Profile Joined March 2006
Croatia1096 Posts
July 13 2007 18:23 GMT
#14
gogo iris
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Profile Joined May 2007
United States77 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-25 20:56:15
July 13 2007 21:37 GMT
#15
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CapO
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
United States1615 Posts
July 14 2007 00:17 GMT
#16
"Once carriers join ground forces, they're unstoppable, so I wanted to end the games earlier."

i guess i'm not the only one i hate carriers/ground forces
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Gokey
Profile Joined November 2006
United States2722 Posts
July 14 2007 01:05 GMT
#17
savior and iris... hmm, i wonder just how much they get along
Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36402 Posts
July 14 2007 02:07 GMT
#18
seems like they are friends if they were joking around
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ManaBlue
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Canada10458 Posts
July 14 2007 03:25 GMT
#19
I'm really happy for Iris. He's had such an awesome run after breaking out of that daze he was in in the groups. I really hope he wins.

Thanks for the translation HonestTea!
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il0seonpurpose
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Korea (South)5638 Posts
July 14 2007 09:26 GMT
#20
So Stork played for MSL finals and osl semi finals? thats crazy stuff
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