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[Translation] OSL Pre-FINAL Interviews w/ Players

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Record b/w Jaedong-Fantasy : 1 - 0
1st set : Medusa
1st < Kespa Ranking > 7th
9 - 1 < Past 10 games > 7 - 3
8 - 2 < Past 10 tvz games > 5 - 5
8 - 1 < On this map > 3 - 7
42 games < Map balance > 42 games



Jaedong, "I will win the finals in front of my fans in Pusan"
"I just want to play as soon as I can"

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The finals are so close.
- I’m not uneasy or nervous at all – I just want to play the games as soon as possible. I want to win the championship in front of my fans in Pusan.

You’re playing last season’s runner up Fantasy.
- I definitely won’t lose focus. Because Fantasy defeated Bisu in the round of 4 to make it to the finals, I’m definitely not underestimating him as I prepare. Since he is also a strong player, I think this will be a very entertaining match.

You could have played in the finals against Bisu – are you sorry it didn’t happen?
- Honestly, I am a bit sad it didn’t happen. I consider Bisu a rival of mine so if I were to have played him in the finals it would have been a really fun match but I am also highly anticipating the finals with Fantasy. Up until now I’ve only played protoss in the finals so I believe this finals match against a terran will be of huge help for my progaming life.

How are you practicing?
- I am practicing very thoroughly. Because I’m fully prepared, I really want to play the match as soon as I can.

Is there a particular player who is helping you?
- I’m practicing with my terran teammates. Also Estro’s Upmagic, OGN’s Leta, and STX’s Hwasin and Notice have been helping me. My practice with these players have really helped me a lot.

Fantasy is known for his strategic builds so he will be a challenging opponent.
- Fantasy is not only good at his management but his strategic play, so it’s the truth to say he will be challenging. However, I won’t become self-conscious just because of that. I will make it so that with my plays I will pull him towards me.

You probably have a lot of expectations since the finals is in Pusan which is near your hometown.
- My teammates, friends, and company members will all be coming to cheer for me so I am preparing to show a good match for them. Because Fantasy’s hometown is Pusan as well, we are in the same position. We’re both full of the desire to win so I’m anticipating an entertaining match.

What do you think will be the deciding set of the match?
- I haven’t really thought about scores or what the deciding point will be. If I had to choose I would say the first set. The player that starts dominating from the start will definitely have the advantage.

Most fans and people are predicting your victory.
- I don’t really feel pressure or burdened from that. Right now I’m preparing myself mentally to not become nervous in the finals in order to properly display my skills.

You have more experience than Fantasy in playing on the big stage.
- I think this factor will be of big help for me. Whether it be psychologically playing or executing a strategy in a game, I think I will be better at it.

Your mindset before the finals?
- Just as Hwaseung’s main office is in Pusan, this finals match has a great deal of meaning to me. I will definitely win in the finals and earn not Lecaf’s but Hwaseung’s first victory while winning my second starleague at the same time.

Original Korean Interview:
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- 결승전이 코앞으로 다가왔는데
▲ 설레거나 그런 것은 없고 그냥 빨리 경기하고 싶은 마음뿐이다. 부산 팬들에게 빨리 우승하는 모습을 보여주고 싶다.

- 지난 시즌 준우승자 정명훈과 상대하는데
▲ 절대 방심하지 않겠다. 정명훈 선수가 4강에서 김택용 선수를 제압하고 결승에 올라왔기 때문에 절대 만만히 보지 않고 준비하고 있다. 상대도 강한 선수이기 때문에 재미있는 경기가 될 것 같다.

- 김택용과 결승전을 할 수도 있었는데 아쉽지 않은지
▲ 솔직히 조금 아쉬운 마음도 있다. 김택용 선수와 라이벌이라는 생각을 갖고 있어서 결승전에서 맞붙었다면 재미있는 경기가 됐겠지만 정명훈 선수와의 결승전도 기대된다. 그동안 프로토스와 결승에서 붙어봤기 때문에 이번 테란과의 결승전이 내 프로게이머 인생에 큰 도움이 될 거라고 생각한다.

- 연습은 어떻게 하고 있는지
▲ 철저하게 연습하고 있다. 준비는 완벽하기 때문에 빨리 경기하고 싶은 마음이다.

- 특별히 연습을 도와준 선수가 있나
▲ 우리 팀 테란들과 주로 연습을 했고 다른 팀 테란은 이스트로의 신희승 선수와 온게임넷의 신상문 선수, STX의 진영수, 김경효 선수가 도와줬다. 이 선수들과의 연습이 정말 큰 도움이 됐다.

- 정명훈이 전략적인 플레이로 유명한 선수라 상대하기 까다로울 것 같다.
▲ 정명훈 선수가 운영뿐만 아니라 전략적인 플레이도 잘하는 선수라서 상대하기 까다로운 것이 사실이다. 하지만 그렇다고 상대를 크게 의식하지는 않겠다. 나만의 플레이를 통해 상대가 내게 끌려오도록 만들겠다.

- 고향과 가까운 부산에서 하는 결승전이라서 기대가 클 것 같다.
▲ 친지들과 친구들 그리고 회사 분들이 응원을 하러 오기 때문에 좋은 경기 해야 한다고 마음 먹고 있다. 정명훈 선수의 고향도 부산이기 때문에 입장은 같다. 서로 이기고 싶은 마음으로 가득하기 때문에 재미있는 경기가 예상된다.

- 승부처가 될 세트를 예상해본다면
▲ 스코어나 승부처와 같은 것은 크게 생각해보지 않았다. 굳이 꼽으라면 첫 세트가 아닐까 싶다. 다전제는 역시 기선 제압을 하는 선수가 유리할 수 밖에 없다.

- 대부분의 팬들과 관계자들이 본인의 승리를 점치고 있는데
▲ 그런 것에 딱히 부담을 느끼거나 하지는 않는다. 지금은 결승전에서 긴장하지 않고 제 실력을 모두 발휘할 수 있도록 마인드 컨트롤을 하고 있다.

- 큰 무대 경험에서 본인이 앞서고 있는데
▲ 이 부분 역시 내게 큰 도움이 될 것이다. 심리전을 한다거나 경기 내에서 전략을 구사하는 부분에서 내가 더 낫지 않을까 싶다.

- 결승전에 임하는 각오
▲ 화승의 본사가 있는 부산에서 하는 결승인 만큼 큰 의미가 있다. 반드시 이번 결승에서 우승해서 르까프가 아닌 화승에 첫 우승을 안기는 동시에 스타리그 2회 우승을 차지하겠다.


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Fantasy, "I will repay the fans' encouragement with a victory"
The more simply a game plays out, the more terran are favorable

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The finals are only a day away – how do you feel?
- It feels like time is going by so fast. Since the round of 4 has finished, I feel like time has sped up. It’s probably because I’m only focusing on the finals and preparing for it.

You have the painful memory of being the runner-up last season.
- I remember after getting silver only being able to watch Stork from the side getting the victory. When I think of that time it stimulates me more and the desire to win the championship overflows. Last season was so depressing – whenever I think of that time I prepare even harder. I don’t want to experience the same pain again.

Most experts are predicting Jaedong to win.
- I actually think playing with those types of expectations in the finals is that much more exciting. Also, in this type of situation if I were to get the victory, it would be that much more invaluable. In the past, when Bisu hyung was in the MSL finals, everyone thought Savior would win but he broke those expectations and won amazingly. If people thought the chances of either one of us winning were 50/50 or if they expected me to win, I think I would feel pressured but since it is the opposite case, I don’t feel burdened at all. I actually think Jaedong should feel more pressured than me.

People are curious about your mechanic play.
- Recently I’ve purposely used bionic but it was disregarded and perhaps it’s because of the aftermath of last season’s round of 4 but it seems everyone is thinking about my mechanic play a lot. I’ve been trying to break that image by using bionic a lot lately. But I think in people’s recognition, it’s hard to break the image of mechanic play. Therefore lately I’ve been preparing both bionic and mechanic. Because I can play however I want in the finals, I’m thinking about psychological methods and also preparing various methods I haven’t gotten the chance to use or shown yet.

The finals are going to be in your hometown Pusan.
- In the past when I was an amateur player I remember watching Reach come to Pusan and win several victories. Just like that, I also want to create an invincible legacy in Pusan. Also, my family, teammates and friends are all coming to cheer for me so I believe that will be a big strength for me.

Over the past in the starleague finals, terran have been dominating over zerg.
- I think the higher up in matches you go, the differences between the races start having more influence. Your nerves are racing and because there’s the desire to display your abilities I believe the race differences influence the matches. The more the match moves along passively, I believe in a tvz, the terran become more favorable.

What do you think of the opinion that the maps are disadvantageous?
- It’s not imbalanced. Terran can play on the maps too. Medusa is not as much of a “zerg” map like everyone thinks, and in the 2nd and 3rd sets the maps are okay for terran as well. In this season in the maps, if terran simply goes 1 rax double cc, then they will be at a disadvantage. However if terran doesn’t use a simple strategy and has good management, they can definitely break through the “imbalance”.

If you had to pick the deciding set of the match…
- I would have to say the first set would be the most important. If I can get the first victory, then afterwards the match will flow the way I want.

Are you preparing strategies with iloveoov this time as well?
- I’m taking the strategies I’ve used in the past and upgrading them. Also, besides Coach iloveoov, Boxer hyung is also helping me a lot. Besides in-game help, they are also helping me a lot outside the game too. They are teaching me to read my opponent’s movements and ways to block my opponents strategies. Also, they both want me to win this victory as if it were their own.

You’ve been labeled as the successor of SK Telecom’s terran line.
- I definitely want to win this time and carry on the team’s terran lineage. If I win this victory, then I believe our team’s terran line will gain confidence and be able to do better.

Do you have any words for the fans who are cheering for you?
- Thank you for always believing in me and cheering for me. I will definitely win in the finals and repay your encouragement with a victory.

Original Korean Interview:
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- 결승전을 하루 앞두고 있는데 소감은 어떤지
▲ 생각보다 시간이 빨리 지나가는 것 같다. 4강전이 끝나고 나서부터 계속해서 시간이 빨리 지나간다. 아마 결승전만 생각하고 준비를 열심히 하고 있어서 그런 것 같다.

- 지난 시즌 준우승에 머문 아픈 기억이 있는데
▲ 그때 준우승하고 나서 송병구 선수가 우승하는 것을 옆에서 가만히 지켜볼 수 밖에 없었던 기억이 남아 있다. 당시만 생각하면 자극도 되고, 우승하고 싶은 욕구가 솟아 오른다. 지난 시즌이 너무 비참해서 그때를 생각하면서 더욱 열심히 준비하고 있고 다시 한번 아픔을 겪고 싶지 않다.

- 전문가를 비롯해 대부분 이제동의 우승을 점치고 있는데
▲ 나는 오히려 그런 시선에서 결승전을 치르는 것이 더욱 멋지다고 생각한다. 그리고 이런 상황에서 승리하고 우승을 차지하는 것이 더 값진 것 같다.
예전에 (김)택용이 형도 MSL 결승전에서 모두 마재윤 선수가 우승을 할 것이라고 예상했지만 그것을 깨고 멋지게 우승한 적이 있지 않은가.
사람들이 결승전을 5:5 승부로 예측하거나 나의 우승을 예상했다면 부담감이 컸겠지만 반대의 상황이기 때문에 부담감이 없다. 오히려 상대 선수가 우승에 대한 부담감이 더욱 클 것 같다.

- 메카닉 사용 여부에 관심이 많은데
▲ 내가 최근에 일부러 바이오닉을 많이 했음에도 불구하고 지난 시즌 4강전 여파 때문인지 메카닉에 대한 생각을 여전히 많이 하시는 것 같다. 그 동안 그 이미지를 깨뜨려 보기 위해서 바이오닉을 자주 했었다. 그런데도 사람들의 인식 속에서 메카닉에 대한 이미지가 쉽게 지워지지 않는 것 같다. 그래서 요즘은 메카닉과 바이오닉을 골고루 준비하고 있다. 결승전은 다전제이기 때문에 심리전 카드로도 생각하고 있고, 그 동안 선보이지 않았거나 보여주지 못했던 카드들을 다양하게 준비하고 있다.

- 결승전이 고향인 부산에서 열리는데
▲ 예전에 아마추어 시절에 박정석 선수가 부산에 오면 매번 승리를 거두는 모습을 봤다. 나도 그런 것처럼 부산에서는 불패 신화를 만들고 싶다. 그리고 가족들과 친지, 친구들이 많이 응원을 올 것이기 때문에 큰 힘이 될 것 같다.

- 그 동안 스타리그 결승전에서는 테란이 저그에게 강했는데
▲ 큰 무대일수록 종족 상성이 더욱 크게 작용하는 것 같다. 긴장감도 크고 평소 기량을 발휘하기 쉽지 않기 때문에 종족 상성이 영향을 받는다고 생각한다. 경기가 무난하게 흐를수록 테란 대 저그전은 테란에게 유리한 것 같다.

- 맵 순서가 불리하다는 의견에 대해서는
▲ 불리할 것도 없다. 테란에게도 할만하다. 일단 메두사가 사람들이 생각하는 것처럼 저그 맵도 아니고 2, 3경기에 쓰이는 맵들도 테란에게 할만한 맵들이다. 이번 시즌 맵들이 무난하게 1배럭 더블 커맨드를 사용하면 테란에게 불리하다. 하지만 무난하지 않은 전략과 경기 운영을 펼친다면 충분히 불리함을 타개할 수 있다.

- 결승전에서 승부처를 꼽는다면
▲ 아무래도 1경기가 가장 중요할 것 같다. 다전제에서 첫 경기이기도 하고 5경기에서도 사용이 되고, 1승을 먼저 거두면 이후 경기도 내 페이스대로 끌고 갈 수 있을 것 같다.

- 이번에도 최연성 코치와 전략을 준비하고 있는지
▲ 예전부터 사용하던 전략을 업그레이드해서 준비하고 있다. 그리고 최연성 코치님 외에도 (임)요환이 형이 많이 도와주고 있다. 두 분의 조언이 게임 내적인 부분 말고도 외적으로도 굉장히 많은 도움이 된다.
다전제에서 판의 흐름을 읽거나 상대의 전략이나 의도를 봉쇄하는 법들을 많이 가르쳐 주신다. 그리고 두 분 모두 내가 우승하는 것을 자기 일처럼 바라고 계신다.

- SK텔레콤 테란 라인의 후계자로 주목 받고 있는데
▲ 내가 꼭 이번에 이겨서 팀의 테란 우승자 계보를 이어가고 싶다. 이번에 우승한다면 우리 팀의 테란 라인이 더욱 자부심을 갖고 잘할 수 있을 것 같다.

- 응원해주는 팬들에게 하고 싶은 말이 있다면
▲ 항상 저를 믿고 응원해주셔서 정말 감사 드린다. 이번 결승전에서 반드시 승리해서 팬 여러분들의 응원에 우승으로 보답해드리고 싶다.



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Not perfect - especially Fantasy's... he says a lot more and speaks more eloquently than Jaedong haha -_-;
Feedback welcome!
As always, everything taken from fomos.kr
TranslatorBe an Optimist Prime, Not a Negatron // twitter @smixity
Sigrun
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States1654 Posts
April 03 2009 09:06 GMT
#2
Thanks a lot! I can't wait for these games.
Graphics
FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
April 03 2009 09:08 GMT
#3
fantasy is going to win OSL
Moderatormy tatsu loops r fuckin nice
iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-03 09:11:29
April 03 2009 09:09 GMT
#4
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.
Woo Jung Ho
FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
April 03 2009 09:17 GMT
#5
On April 03 2009 18:09 iLoveKTF wrote:
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.


yes i did!

i'm doing pretty good though, this is 3 leagues in a row that my predicted winner has made the finals

last season fantasy failed to live up to the hype, this season WILL be different. This kid is so much better now than he was against Stork.

if not, I look foolish for the third time in three leagues, and maybe we can have a parade or something
Moderatormy tatsu loops r fuckin nice
chongu
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Malaysia2585 Posts
April 03 2009 09:18 GMT
#6
smix thxxx sooo muchhhhhh.... > < and plz do help translate the winner's interview
SC2 is to BW, what coke is to wine.
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17726 Posts
April 03 2009 09:20 GMT
#7
Im rooting for fantasy
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-03 09:24:19
April 03 2009 09:22 GMT
#8
On April 03 2009 18:17 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2009 18:09 iLoveKTF wrote:
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.


yes i did!

i'm doing pretty good though, this is 3 leagues in a row that my predicted winner has made the finals

last season fantasy failed to live up to the hype, this season WILL be different. This kid is so much better now than he was against Stork.

if not, I look foolish for the third time in three leagues, and maybe we can have a parade or something

i wouldve definite predict fantasy winning if his opponent wasnt jaedong. jaedong is just too good right now, only skyhigh can stop him. lol.

edit: plus jaedong is practicing with leta and hwasin and hiya. and fantasy is prolly practicing against t1 zergs lol.
Woo Jung Ho
MadNeSs
Profile Joined March 2007
Denmark1507 Posts
April 03 2009 09:23 GMT
#9
I've seriously never seen a player with more confidence that jd show, ever. I like it.

btw, am I the only one who thinks, after reading this, that this is gonna be an amazing match?
mikeymoo
Profile Blog Joined October 2006
Canada7170 Posts
April 03 2009 09:24 GMT
#10
<3 Thxu Smix!
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FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
April 03 2009 09:24 GMT
#11
On April 03 2009 18:22 iLoveKTF wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2009 18:17 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:09 iLoveKTF wrote:
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.


yes i did!

i'm doing pretty good though, this is 3 leagues in a row that my predicted winner has made the finals

last season fantasy failed to live up to the hype, this season WILL be different. This kid is so much better now than he was against Stork.

if not, I look foolish for the third time in three leagues, and maybe we can have a parade or something

i wouldve definite predict fantasy winning if his opponent wasnt jaedong. jaedong is just too good right now, only skyhigh can stop him. lol.


My picks getting to the finals is more coincidence than anything else - I simply thought that Jangbi and Fantasy were excelling at a rate that was very much overlooked, especially in Fantasy's case last OSL season. Fantasy getting to this final was the only thing I was more confident than "Yeah, this is my pick" about.
Moderatormy tatsu loops r fuckin nice
iLoveKT
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
Philippines3615 Posts
April 03 2009 09:27 GMT
#12
On April 03 2009 18:24 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2009 18:22 iLoveKTF wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:17 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:09 iLoveKTF wrote:
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.


yes i did!

i'm doing pretty good though, this is 3 leagues in a row that my predicted winner has made the finals

last season fantasy failed to live up to the hype, this season WILL be different. This kid is so much better now than he was against Stork.

if not, I look foolish for the third time in three leagues, and maybe we can have a parade or something

i wouldve definite predict fantasy winning if his opponent wasnt jaedong. jaedong is just too good right now, only skyhigh can stop him. lol.


My picks getting to the finals is more coincidence than anything else - I simply thought that Jangbi and Fantasy were excelling at a rate that was very much overlooked, especially in Fantasy's case last OSL season. Fantasy getting to this final was the only thing I was more confident than "Yeah, this is my pick" about.

well, at first, I shamelessly did predict FlaSh to win both leagues. ROFL.
Woo Jung Ho
magicbullet
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
Singapore163 Posts
April 03 2009 09:28 GMT
#13
On April 03 2009 18:20 Ilikestarcraft wrote:
Im rooting for fantasy

In the long run we are all dead - J.M. Keynes
FakeSteve[TPR]
Profile Blog Joined July 2003
Valhalla18444 Posts
April 03 2009 09:33 GMT
#14
On April 03 2009 18:27 iLoveKTF wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 03 2009 18:24 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:22 iLoveKTF wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:17 FakeSteve[TPR] wrote:
On April 03 2009 18:09 iLoveKTF wrote:
you also said jangbi was gonna win the MSL. :p

im predicting jd in 4 with fantasy taking sin-chupung.

and smix you are amazing.

edit: prediction clarification.


yes i did!

i'm doing pretty good though, this is 3 leagues in a row that my predicted winner has made the finals

last season fantasy failed to live up to the hype, this season WILL be different. This kid is so much better now than he was against Stork.

if not, I look foolish for the third time in three leagues, and maybe we can have a parade or something

i wouldve definite predict fantasy winning if his opponent wasnt jaedong. jaedong is just too good right now, only skyhigh can stop him. lol.


My picks getting to the finals is more coincidence than anything else - I simply thought that Jangbi and Fantasy were excelling at a rate that was very much overlooked, especially in Fantasy's case last OSL season. Fantasy getting to this final was the only thing I was more confident than "Yeah, this is my pick" about.

well, at first, I shamelessly did predict FlaSh to win both leagues. ROFL.


Unless a player is actually untouchable in the way Savior, iloveoov, and Nada were at certain points, it's actually very unlikely that the top player around at the time of league qualification will win those leagues. The game is too flexible.
Moderatormy tatsu loops r fuckin nice
Chobi
Profile Joined January 2009
45 Posts
April 03 2009 09:40 GMT
#15
Thanks Smix! So this is the genuine interview.
araav
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
Armenia1590 Posts
April 03 2009 09:48 GMT
#16
thanks! cant wait
The flower that blooms in adversity is the most rare and beautiful of all.
Itachii
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Poland12466 Posts
April 03 2009 09:49 GMT
#17
Still haven't casted my LB vote, hard-working Jaedong vs oov and emperor
La parole nous a été donnée pour déguiser notre pensée
cYaN
Profile Joined May 2004
Norway3322 Posts
April 03 2009 09:56 GMT
#18
nice interviews, thanks for the translation. Interesting that both players seem to focus on having terran players help them
upmagic leta and hwasin for jd and boxer oov for fantasy. Quite the terran dream team^^ nice choice of jd to have upmagic to help him practice imo. Think the sneakyness he has is similar to fantasy at times.
Magic84
Profile Joined October 2008
Russian Federation1381 Posts
April 03 2009 09:59 GMT
#19
A phenom vs talented player who's coached by two phenoms. Awesome matchup.
SilverSkyLark
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Philippines8437 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-04-03 10:07:59
April 03 2009 10:02 GMT
#20
OMG, Mods, did Smix set the record for the fastest Star icon?
Congrats on the star Smix.^^

Nice translation as always..:D
I impulsively LB'ed for Fantasy, I hope not to get disappointed.


One can actually see Jaedong's respect for Fantasy..this sounds like an epic Bo5
"If i lost an arm, I would play w3." -IntoTheWow || "Member of Hyuk Hyuk Hyuk cafe. He's the next Jaedong, baby!"
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