On January 24 2009 03:00 AloneInDaBunker wrote:
- Then doesn't Savior have ambition to be one himself (30's gamer)?
▲ Savior= Honestly, I haven't thought about it. But I have wondered about whether I can do it or not. I couldn't reach conclusion.
▲ Boxer= You have to answer that question on your own. You have to first decide if playing game is best for you. To help Savior decide that, I suggest him to ask himself a question, "What can I excel at other than gaming?" I came to think about this kind of thing more since I returned from military duty. Like, "it has to be better than army,"(Smiles) This way of thinking helps me to see things in a positive way.

(interviewer's words) Who is Savior to Boxer, and Boxer to Savior?
After some serious conversations, Boxer and Savior seemed to have become close. Boxer shared his past stories and didn't hesitate to give out helpful advises to Savior. Savior agreed with Boxer's words and opened his mind in an effort to benefit from Boxer's advises. As they did this they started to throw questions at each other, continuing the interview by themselves.

-(Boxer to Savior) How did your coach treat you when the people crowned you as a Bonjwa? And how was your life at the team lodge?
▲ Savior= The coach didn't 'touch' me. Back then, I honestly thought I deserved such treatment. I was very proud, but not arrogant. I had many Hyungs (seniors) in the team, so I couldn't act easily regardless of how well I was doing. But I still had total freedom to enjoy my time after scheduled practice session.

-(Boxer to Savior) Some juniors probably have you during that time as their role model.
▲ Savior= I didn't know it back then. But I think I know now. I thought deciding for myself and scheduling my own schedule was better for me. But those juniors could have thought "It is ok to such things when you are good".

- Was it similar for Boxer?
▲ Boxer= My coach gave me same kind of freedom. However, when you take a captain responsibility, it is hard to enjoy your free time outside. I didn't go have fun partying because I was afraid I would lose my focus from gaming. I sat in front of computer even in my free time. But I didn't do that to 'show' it off to my juniors. Recently, assistant coach Park told me that my such behavior had motivated many players and built their faith in me.
▲Savior= There was a time where I acted however I liked to. But I realized that the team could be jeopardized by my behavior.

- Let's wrap up this interview. We have talked about various things. How do you feel?
▲ Savior= I'm worried that we focused too much on heavy topics. These are kind of things that aren't mentioned easily in any given place.
▲ Boxer= But I think what we talked about today also applies to other sports. If athletes in different sports hear this, I'm sure they will nod their head in agreement. There isn't any resentment between players of sports. Although I'm not sure if they would regard us as one of their kind (Smiles).

- I know it is bit random, but who is Savior to Boxer?
▲ Boxer= I have once shifted my focus from game after putting myself in best position, but nevertheless I was diligent and I believe that has enabled me to become a 30's gamer. Savior shares similar story with me after claiming top. However, he is young and a new Bonjwa has not come out yet at this point so I believe he can reclaim his position. Since I understand his situation very well, I believe he can be in a position much better than the one I was in. I wish he becomes an exemplary player that other players look up to.

- Then who is Boxer to Savior?
▲ Savior = Few years ago when the 30's gamer talk came out, I doubted it. But Boxer is doing it now. Boxer as of now is already enough. In my first years of progamer career, I couldn't talk about a player Boxer, but I got to know him as we played games against each other and now we are actually doing an interview together. If you think about all this processes, it is quite interesting. This suddenly came across my mind. (Smiles)

(interview's words) It was a question to end the interview but these two seemed to have more to ask each other. Savior said he had last question to ask and extended life of this interview.

- (Savior to Boxer) I get asked a lot about next Bonjwa, what do you think about it? I personally think that once one gets to high class, his distance from gaming accelerates. There could be some that is already in such process.

▲ Boxer= The fact is, it is funny for me to talk about Bonjwa. I'm not in top level, I'm just practicing like all other entering progamers now.
▲ Savior= E-Sports wants to put one person on top. In other sports like soccer, it seems like they respect each other pretty well but I don't see that in E-Sports. No recognition for vast majority excluding few top players. Other players are trying very hard but people are ignoring them.
▲ Boxer= It is because E-Sports has room to grow. It is good to have one player on top to spread this sports.

-(Boxer to Savior) I ask you to do me a favor. I tried to do this before I went to army but I think it is late for me to do it now. I hope you can create a player union type of thing where influential players gather to create a better environment for less known player base.

▲ Savior= It is impossible to even imagine players from different teams to gather. Too much team based...
▲ Boxer= But if no action is taken, it will only get worse. Even after I returned from army, I thought that it was very unfair for players.
▲ Shim Hyun Team Manager= I think it is best if we make another time to discuss this matter. In the case of baseball league, a lot of places and people provided help for player association. I think it is same for e-Sports that we need a lot of help from people to do this.

- Through this interview we have shared alot of thoughts. How do you feel.
▲ Savior= It was a thing to worry about.. It was difficult to let this kind of thing out. Only someone who experienced this can understand it and I thought only Boxer has experienced this. After many talks, I can relate to and agree with a lot of things that he has said. It was short but I liked it a lot. I wish we could meet again privately (no gay talk plz). I'm happy this is over but at the same time, disappointed that it was short.
▲ Boxer= I think Savior is future of many players. I wish Savior's generation can achieve a lot that their previous generation couldn't achieve. I wish e-Sports-like e-sports scene becomes reality. I seem like asking too much favor. (Smiles). I wish many interesting events to occur in e-Sports. I was in basketball game recently and witnessed so many entertaining events. I hope e-Sports to improve in various areas. We lack number of stadiums and events that will prevents fans from getting bored.
▲ Boxer= Oh, and later we do this with "LimLeeChoiMa" all 4 together.
▲ Savior= I'm worried I talked too serious. Although It will be fresh to readers. (Smiles)



- INTERVIEWING SEPERATELY.

After the interview, the photo session for photos to be used in interview proceeded. Savior's solo cuts were proceeding and Boxer was interviewed while resting on a chair.

(During Savior's photo session...)
- You recently revealed you had a girfriend.
▲ Boxer= My girlfriend felt insecure. I wanted to announce whether I had gf or not to make her feel comfortable. I don't want to reveal any details. But I made it known because I had many girls approaching me.

- How is your practice going.
▲ Boxer= At first, I revised many strats and used them to win a lot. Recently, I'm working on fundamentals and am losing because of that. I'm working on basic stuff. When I get basics improved I'll use strats from past. I need basics the most at the moment.

- Many fans wait for your game in Winner's League.

▲ Boxer= If it was proleague system, sniping would have been possible. But now basics are more important with this system. If I'm in entry to play a zerg, we wouldn't know the next player from opponent so I don't think the coach will use me to get 1 kill. I need to try harder to meet coach's expectation.

- You are practicing in a proteam again after practicing in army. Isn't it any difficult?
▲ Boxer = I know how to climb back up to top but the first step was really tough. But it got better as I kept practicing more and more. I'm confident I can build a decent basics. My ambition is bigger though to be honest.

- As you get older is it physically harder?
▲ Boxer= My vision got bad. You have to make decision after analyzing given situation but because of bad eye vision I sometimes make delayed decision. I started to get bad results since wearing glasses which is really sad. Eye vision is important. I was 1.5 but now I'm 0.1. And it was measured 2 years ago. I tried playing without glasses but it felt like playing in a fog.

(During Boxer's session...)
- Don't you feel pressured about returning to top?
▲ Savior= I know a lot of people want my return. It's not that I know that. I also want to do good (Smiles). Some say they can't find a desire to win on my face but if I was such player, I would never have been recognized in the first place. I want to be recognized again, and work hard to feel that feeling again. I know the answer lies on me. I never said this but I'm also struggling mentally from this.

-You have many nicks. You get a nick whatever you do.
▲ Savior= I have many nicks. I can't even name them all. I get 2~3 nicks every time something happens. I like MaAeGuk one. I think I just have to go with these nicks whether I like them or not.
But I can't compromise my privacy. I can take it because I'm a progamer but it depresses me when people around me get hurt because of me.

- Playing vs Bisu and FBH could be a lot of pressure.
▲ Savior= In recent MSL grp selection, FHB said "Now playing with Savior is not helpful for me". But the fact that he was carrying that thought in his head was surprising. I don't understand why he would think like that. For one player to surpass another player is not simply about records vs each other but overall career. Even if I beat Boxer 100 times now I'm not actually winning him. That is my opinion.

I get pressure from extra attention and tension in playing vs FBH. When I said "I want to avoid FBH" in previous interview, that is what I meant. It is not simply 1 loss but I get more harms that affect my future games. I'm not afraid of defeat. But I meant that I don't want to pay it any attention since it could bring me more detrimental affect.

Bisu is different. Bisu can't be compared with FBH. He was good career with many wins in tournaments. Playing vs Bisu is different feeling from playing FBH. You wait for that game even if you lose.

- Your recent matches show poor performance in late game management.
▲ Savior= I wish the stadiums could be designed for played to focus better. I mean most efficient environment for players to concentrate on game. I believe stadium environment affects game performance. I personally wish a playing booth where you can't see outside from inside yet the other way is possible. Some players will agree and some will not but if that happens we will get better games. This can be criticized as an excuse but it's okay. Unlike past, I want a situation that I won't regret at all later.

- Nowadays, zergs are having hard time. JaeDong, however, is standing out with Queen usage.
▲ Savior= Complaining about race is not something that I can do now. To talk about JD's queen, queen looked good because JD used it. Anything looks good when used by good players. Starcraft race balance have never been fair regardless of map. Now we have maps playable for zergs but Protoss is still stronger. This is kind of thing players must overcome. Making map more favorable to zerg just because they are struggling is not right. I believe zerg era MUST come back. I'm confident about it, and I hope I play main role in that.

- Anything to fans?
▲ Savior= I have been progamer for long so there are many fans cheering for me. Although I also have anti-fans (Smiles). It gives me strength when I wonder If I can get this much people cheering for me if I did something other than gaming. I used to thank fans with generic sentences but I think I know for real now. It has been really helpful in resolving my mind.


yep its done. Completed. and its fuking long. god.