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Garimto: "I plan to return as a Starcraft 2 Progamer."
"Starcraft 2 is a heavily decision and focus-based game."
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"Starcraft 2 is a heavily decision and focus-based game."
GARIMTO has returned. Garimto participated in the Starcraft 2 gameplay showcase match by playing against 
Bright, who retired from Hwaseung (former known as Lecaf) not so long ago, held on the 24th at SETEC.After a long time off the scene, Garimto start off the interview by saying that he is 'currently resting at home', also jokingly saying that he was also at home 'practicing 'levitation''
When asked about his experience with playing Starcraft 2 first-hand, he said that it was 'very fun', and added on by saying that 'it has become even more important what your opponent is doing, and it is important to know what you are exactly doing', finishing his sentence off by saying that 'that is the most beautiful thing about Starcraft 2'.
He also revealed intention to return to the progaming scene. Garimto, when asked whether he intends to return as a progamer upon the launch of Starcraft 2, revealed that 'when a game is first revealed, the one with better insight into the game has the upper hand', and because of that, he intends to 'return as a progamer once Starcraft 2 is released.'
The following is the interview with Garimto.
- It's been a while. How are you doing nowadays?
▲ I am currently resting at home. I am quietly practicing the art of levitation at home (laughs). (TN: Lol templar)
- You personally tried Starcraft 2. Your thoughts?
▲ It is very fun. Most people were worried with thoughts such as, "If you make everything so easy, what are we supposed to do?" But now, the game is more centered around decision-making and your focus. Any decision you make will be critical, and of course, it has become even more important that you make your decisions after knowing what your opponent is doing. That is the most beautiful thing about Starcraft 2.
In the case of Protoss, you can now warp in units, but the army combination you warp in is more important than your macro. That is how decision and focus-based this game is.
- You played on a stage after such a long time.
▲ I played my last match in the 2007 Proleague, so it's been over two years. (TN: VOD link). In the past, I played because I loved the game, and I did not pay much attention to all the spotlight and glamor my opponents received, and just played my best because I enjoyed it. It felt like an equivalent trade to me.
But now, I don't have such thoughts anymore, but I'm getting old to just stay at the 'I-play-because-I-like-the-game' stage. So somehow it felt rather awkward.
- When Starcraft 2 is released, do you intend to return as a progamer?
▲ When Starcraft first came out, the older players did better initially. It's the very same reason why Boxer hyung rose to success and domination - using strategies and builds people never thought of. And as time passed, all the cons were removed and only the good stuff kept coming in, which is why the younger players perform better because their reaction time and speed is faster. But when a game is released, the one who can create the best and most efficient build and strategies can dominate the scene early on. Because of this, I think I have a possibility, which is why I intend to return to progaming when Starcraft 2 is released. And I am not alone either, for many other retired Starcraft progamers share the same sentiments. Starcraft is tough for us, but I believe I have an equal chance at succeeding in Starcraft 2.
- Compared to Starcraft, how do you feel about the speed and flow of the game?
▲ Compared to Starcraft, Starcraft 2 has a faster tempo. Building construction is now significantly faster. Also, for Protoss, you can now use mass-select hotkey; for Zerg, you can now select all your larvas with just one move; for Terran, they already have fast production speed, so overall, it'll be a fast-paced game.
- How do you think Starcraft 2 will fare as an e-sports game?
▲ I think that not just Starcraft players, but all other players of competitive games can play the game. And frankly speaking, Starcraft 2 has the highest possibility of taking in the most number of progamers from other games.
- Any final words for the fans who still remember you - Garimto?
▲ It has been such a long time since I last played on stage so I did not think about putting on my best performance, but I did try my hardest so that I wouldn't play so embarrassingly. I think that I did not playing embarrassingly today so I feel content. If I ever get to play on stage in the future, I will do my best to always put on my best performance, in the name of Garimto.
Netizen Comments! (Thanks gameguard!)
On July 28 2009 07:19 gameguard wrote:
dasfasdf
???? why all of a sudden?
fighting... but you went to the army yet?
flames are bad for esports.
3rd
Boxer is his hyung?
dont delete this. Kang Do kyung, Kim dong su(garimto) are gamer nerd (jerk?) kings. I cant believe gamer nerd (this word is kinda a slag.. meaning jerk nerd outcast etc) gets this much love. Gogo is much better than these fools.
The reason he retired was for the army .... ;;
He has no perserverance. If your just gona retire like that again, dont make a comeback. Learn from tossgirl;;; no passion ;;;;
wtf you talkin about... its been a while since he was commentating then went to army and came out to make the comeback as a player then retire again.
Why you talkin shit about garimto. His badass. Also wow, he transformed into a handsom guy. before he was... .
Garimto has his sights too high. At least boxer has spirit. If you look at players who quit after they do well for a bit, they want too much, but their skill doesnt match up to it and they just give up. Boxer yellow and nada at least has the tenacity to keep going.
comeback retire and then comeback again;; In between he said many things. Hard to believe this type.
last time he cameback then retired right away so meh...
I dont think his right... players these days are much better than before. Even boxer said his current lvl is much higher than before... Even in sc2 sc1 skills will transfer over. Also, theres no garantee that sc2 will be popular. Anyways like ppl above said garimto lacks spirit, dedication, drive.
garimto you talked mad shit about sc2 and now you want to be progamer again - -;;
he said on his gamer homepage that his drive for esports was gone and he talked shit about esports. Now he wants to come back to esports lol. well i like old gamers so im happy but i hope he becomes a more believable person.
garimto retires 3 times comes back 3 times.
i dont need. gtfo
one of the gamers who is all talk
dasfasdf
???? why all of a sudden?
fighting... but you went to the army yet?
flames are bad for esports.
3rd
Boxer is his hyung?
dont delete this. Kang Do kyung, Kim dong su(garimto) are gamer nerd (jerk?) kings. I cant believe gamer nerd (this word is kinda a slag.. meaning jerk nerd outcast etc) gets this much love. Gogo is much better than these fools.
The reason he retired was for the army .... ;;
He has no perserverance. If your just gona retire like that again, dont make a comeback. Learn from tossgirl;;; no passion ;;;;
wtf you talkin about... its been a while since he was commentating then went to army and came out to make the comeback as a player then retire again.
Why you talkin shit about garimto. His badass. Also wow, he transformed into a handsom guy. before he was... .
Garimto has his sights too high. At least boxer has spirit. If you look at players who quit after they do well for a bit, they want too much, but their skill doesnt match up to it and they just give up. Boxer yellow and nada at least has the tenacity to keep going.
comeback retire and then comeback again;; In between he said many things. Hard to believe this type.
last time he cameback then retired right away so meh...
I dont think his right... players these days are much better than before. Even boxer said his current lvl is much higher than before... Even in sc2 sc1 skills will transfer over. Also, theres no garantee that sc2 will be popular. Anyways like ppl above said garimto lacks spirit, dedication, drive.
garimto you talked mad shit about sc2 and now you want to be progamer again - -;;
he said on his gamer homepage that his drive for esports was gone and he talked shit about esports. Now he wants to come back to esports lol. well i like old gamers so im happy but i hope he becomes a more believable person.
garimto retires 3 times comes back 3 times.
i dont need. gtfo
one of the gamers who is all talk
Source: Fomos
Rather late interview, but better late than never :3
Enjoy, feedback and corrections welcome!
