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Sigh... GSL, 8 games! Really?
Winner between
Nuts vs. 
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Dream‘My goal is to make it to the up and down.’
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- This was your first broadcasted match, how does it feel to win?
I have wanted to play in one for a while. Now that I have, I can say that it felt both fun and exhilarating.
- Were you nervous at all going into this broadcasted match being your first one?
When I was practicing I wasn’t nervous, but when I thought about being on stage and being broadcasted, I felt the nerves kicking in.
- Did you have a lot more nerves, or anticipation?
I was definitely more in anticipation.
- What did you think after you saw the brackets?
I thought that I could win. I am confident in my matchup against protoss. I believe that I can make it to the up and down matches.
- Did you change the amount of time you practiced?
I practiced like I usually do. I got a lot of help from the other protoss players on my team. Also (Jang)Hyun Woo helped introduce me to the protoss players on PRIME for additional practice.
- If you were to judge your play today?
I had many small mistakes.
- Your teammates and coaching staff came to the stadium today.
It really helped. I believe I was able to play comfortably because they helped calm my nerves and in getting the settings correctly.
- You may be sent out soon in the GSTL as well. Are you anticipating that too?
I want to go if given the opportunity. But since my teammates are all great players, I should first work on my skills.
- Who do you want to face in the next round?
I want to face Creator.
- When you play Creator usually, who wins?
We are about even. But I think in a broadcasted match, I would win.
- Any last comments?
I want to thank my parents and friends for cheering me on. I also want to thank everyone who helped me practice.
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▼ 방송 경기 데뷔전이었는데, 승리한 소감?
- 해보고 싶었다. 해보니 긴장되고 재미있기도 했다.
▼ 첫 방송경기를 앞두고 긴장되진 않았나?
- 연습할 땐 긴장 안되었는데, 방송에 나간다고 생각하니 긴장됐다.
▼ 걱정이 많았나? 기대가 많았나?
- 기대가 많았다.
▼ 대진표 보고 난 후 느낌이 어땠나?
- 이길 것 같았다. 프로토스 전에 자신 있었다. 승강전까진 갈 수 있을 것 같다는 생각이 들었다.
▼ 연습 량의 차이가 있었나?
- 평소 하던 것처럼 했다. 우리 팀 프로토스 형들이 많이 도와줬다. 그리고 (장)현우가 프라임팀의 프로토스 선수분들 소개시켜줘서 연습하게 됐다.
▼ 오늘 경기력에 대한 스스로의 평가를 해본다면?
- 사소한 실수가 많았다.
▼ 오늘 경기장에 팀원과 코칭 스테프가 와줬는데?
- 도움이 됐다. 마인드 컨트롤과 세팅 등을 도와주셔서 편하게 경기에 임할 수 있었다.
▼ GSTL도 출전할 수 있을텐데, 기대하진 않은지?
- 기회가 되면 출전하고 싶다. 우리 팀 형들이 더욱 잘하기 때문에 실력을 키우는 것이 급선무다.
▼ 다음 경기에 누구와 겨루고 싶나?
- 현우랑 하고 싶다.
▼ 평소 현우랑 경기를 해보면 어떤가?
- 비슷비슷하다. 방송에선 내가 이기지 않을까 생각한다.
▼ 끝으로?
- 응원해준 부모님과 친구들 너무 고맙다. 연습 도와준 분들도 모두 고맙다고 전하고 싶다.
글: 안영훈(ethan@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Creator vs. 
Luvsic+ Show Spoiler +
Luvsic‘I happy to have beaten the chicken place (**making fun of PRIME’s sponsor?).’
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- This was your debut, how do you feel after winning the match?
I am extremely happy. Before the match, I was really nervous and shaking a bit, but my hands loosened up after the first set.
- Had you lost the 1st set, would your hands have become more tight?
I think my hands really loosened during the 2nd set.
- Did you think that you would be this nervous?
Yes. I was prepared for it, but it wasn’t too effective (Laugh).
- What did you think after seeing the brackets?
I believed that I could get to the round of 8. I am confident in my matchup against Protoss.
- In the last set, we saw that you had a lot of fun with zerglings.
I was expecting a 1 gate fast expand. My teammates didn’t recommend it, but I believed in myself (laugh).
- You will be facing a terran in the round of 16. Are you confident in this matchup as well?
I am even more confident in this matchup than against protoss. I plan to avoid direct confrontation if possible and try to take the win through macro and superior positioning.
- It has been a while, but oGs is showcasing some new players. Does the team expect a lot from you guys?
They are helping me a lot. They help me practice and help me outside the game in many other areas.
- So what are your thoughts, after playing your first match in the GSL?
I think as long as I keep winning, I will feel great. And I tried to use a strategy that would pick apart small mistakes because I believed that my opponent would be nervous too.
- Any last comments?
Should I say good bye to PRIME and their chickens? I am glad that I was able to win. I was prepared for a loss as well, but am glad for this boost to my confidence. I also want to say a word of thanks to my friend WonTae for his encouraging text message.
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▼ 데뷔무대였다. 승리한 기분이 어떤가?
- 굉장히 기쁘다. 게임 시작 전 많이 떨려 긴장도 많이 했는데, 1세트 경기 후 손이 풀렸다.
▼ 1세트 패하면서 손이 풀린 것인가?
- 2세트 중에 손이 풀렸다.
▼ 긴장을 많이 할거란 생각을 했는지?
- 그렇다. 대비를 한다고 했지만 소용이 없었다. (웃음)
▼ 대진표 보고 어떤 생각이 들었나?
- 8강까지는 갈 수 있다고 생각했다. 프로토스 전은 자신 있었다.
▼ 마지막 3세트에서 저글링으로 재미를 봤다?
- 1관문 더블을 노렸다. 팀원들은 추천하지 않더라. 나를 믿었다. (웃음)
▼ 16강에서 테란전을 해야 한다. 프로토스전보다 자신 있나?
- 테란전이 더욱 자신 있다. 적당히 피해주면서 유리하게 상황을 가져가는 운영을 생각하고 있다.
▼ oGs에서 오랜만에 신인들이 나오고 있다. 팀 내에서 기대가 큰지?
- 많이 도와주신다. 연습도 도와주시고 경기 외적인 부분도 챙겨주신다.
▼ GSL에서 경기를 해보니 어떤 생각이 드나?
- 이기면 이길수록 기분이 좋은 것 같다. 상대도 긴장할 것 같아서 허점을 노리는 전략을 사용했다.
▼ 끝으로?
- 프라임과 치킨더비 개막전이라 해야할까? 승리해서 기쁘다. 그렇지 않아도 맘스터치 많이 먹고 있었는데, 후원까지 해주셔서 기쁘다. 오늘 문자 보내준 친구 원태에게 고맙단 말 전하고 싶다.
글: 안영훈(ethan@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
RainBOw vs. Leenock+ Show Spoiler +
Leenock‘I am confident no matter who I have to face next.’
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- Since the last super tournament, the atmosphere around you seems more positive.
Ever since then, I was able to get rid of my nerves in playing in broadcasted matches and because of that, I believe I can play even better.
- Did you predict that Rainbow would be this aggressive?
I didn’t think he would go that far in the 2nd set, but I felt like I was able to block it pretty easily without that much pressure. Of course, I was pretty confident in the match as well.
- You came back through the preliminaries. Your outlook must be a bit different now.
The preliminary is hell. And if you have to face teammates it is even worse, so I hope that I never have to do that again.
- Were you confident when the brackets were posted?
I liked the fact that I was playing against terran, but I was a bit nervous about Rainbow’s playstyle. But he played pretty much like he does on the ladder, so I was able to easily navigate through this match.
- You showed off a neural parasite ceremony, were you trying to do that?
I have wanted to do that for a while. It isn’t easy to do usually, and it was something I wanted to show.
- What are your chances at making code S?
I am confident that I can. It is more difficult than ever to get back into code S, but I hope to win code A so that I can make it immediately.
- Who do you want to face next?
I am confident in my ZvZ and recently my feel for my ZvT has been good so either way is fine for me.
- What do you think about the team league and the individual league being simultaneous?
It helps me practice. I think it is because there is more space between the individual league matches.
- Any last comments?
I want to thank everyone in my team for helping me practice. There is another person who takes care of me well, and so I want to say thanks and that I love them.
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▼ 지난 슈퍼토너먼트 이후 분위기가 좋아지고 있는데?
- 그때부터 방송에서의 긴장이 없어졌고 앞으로 잘 될 수 있을 것 같다.
▼ 김성제 압박을 예상했나?
- 2세트 경기는 그렇게 까지 할 줄 몰랐다. 그래도 큰 압박을 받진 않고 쉽게 막은 것 같다. 그리고 어느 정도 자신도 있었다.
▼ 예선까지 갔다 왔다. 감회가 새로울 것 같은데?
- 예선은 지옥이다. 팀원을 만나면 더욱 가슴이 아프기 때문에 다시는 가고 싶지 않다.
▼ 오늘 대진표 나왔을 때 자신 있었는지?
- 테란인 것은 좋았는데, 성제형의 플레이 스타일이 까다로워서 약간 부담 됐다. 그래도 래더에서와 똑같이 하셔서 쉽게 풀어갈 수 있었다.
▼ 신경 기생충 세레모니를 선보였는데 노린 건가?
- 하고 싶었다. 평소에 하기 쉽지 않은 거고, 꽂아보고 싶었다.
▼ 코드S 진출 가능성은?
- 자신은 있다. 코드S로 가기 힘들어졌더라. 코드A 우승해서 바로 올라가려고 한다.
▼ 다음 상대로 누가 좋은지?
- 저그전도 자신 있어 괜찮지만 최근 테란전 감이 좋아 어디가 되든 상관없다.
▼ 팀리그와 개인리그를 병행하는데 어떤지?
- 연습하기는 좋다. 개인 리그가 바로 시작하지 않아서다.
▼ 끝으로?
- 연습 도와주신 팀원, 형들 고맙다. 챙겨 주시는 분이 있는데 그 분께 고맙고 사랑한다고 전하고 싶다.
글: 안영훈(ethan@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Min vs. YoDa+ Show Spoiler +
YoDa‘I will face Leenock using the 11-11 strategy.’
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- You said you wanted to face Min, and you won the match, how do you feel?
I feel good, but I think the 2nd set loss had a big impact on the match. Because of that, in the 3rd set, I build two more supply depots than usual.
- Were you pretty sure that you were going to win in the 2nd set?
I was pretty sure that I would. I mean, my opponent wasn’t moving out, so I felt like it was unlikely that he would. I should have moved my forces nearer to the resources but since I did not, I was eventually overrun.
- Was your overall concept hellion usage?
On ladder or during practice, my hellion-centric builds are extremely effective. I was fairly sure that I would win today.
- You said that the 2nd set loss could have piled onto the 3rd set.
There was some residual effects. After building the supply depot, I needed to build the barracks but instead I built another supply depot. So I had to cancel and build again. That is why I ended up letting zerglings through.
- Losing after a ceremony must remind you of a teammate of yours.
Starting the 3rd set, I could only think of LosirA.
- What did the coach tell you after the 2nd set?
He scolded me by saying “what are you doing right now?”
- Were you able to get out the stress against Min for beating you the last time?
I didn’t have that much stress build up to be honest, but he was an opponent that I was confident that I could beat, so the match did have a lot of meaning for me. I guess you could also say I got out the stress from the last time he beat me in the prelimininaries.
- Your next opponent is another zerg.
Leenock likes to go pool first, so I will show him some 11-11 strategies. My team’s zergs are very strong so I think it will have a big impact on the match.
- After winning in the GSTL, you followed that up with a win today, your confidence must be through the roof.
I am confident, but (because of my 2nd set loss) I should be more humble in my wins.
- Is it fair to say that Yoda the player has given the impression of being a showy player?
I think it was because I was focused on “showing something” for broadcasted matches.
- Any last comments?
I want to thank True, Horror, and MinSeOK for helping me practice. I also want to thank the coach for his words before the final game. If I was not steady for the last game, I believe that I would have lost that last game.
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▼ 황도형과 그렇게 붙고 싶어했는데 이겼다?
- 기분은 좋은데, 2세트에 패한 것이 컸다. 그 여파로 3세트에 보급고를 2개 건설하기도 했다.
▼ 2세트 경기에 승리 확신이 있었나?
- 확신이 있었다. 상대 분이 나가지 않아서 의아했다. 자원에 앞선 것으로 병력을 늘렸어야 했는데 그러지 못해 따라 잡힌 것 같다.
▼ 오늘 모든 경기 컨셉이 화염차였다?
- 래더나 연습 때 화염차 체제로 진적이 거의 없었다. 이긴다는 확신이 있었다.
▼ 2세트 패한 것이 3세트에도 여파가 있었다고 했는데?
- 여파가 있었다. 보급고 다음에 병영을 지었어야 했는데 또 보급고를 건설하고 있더라. 그래서 취소하고 올렸다. 그래서 저글링 진입도 허용하게 됐다.
▼ 세레모니에 이은 패배로 같은 팀 누군가가 생각났을 것 같다?
- 3세트 시작할 때 정말 강호 생각만 났다.
▼ 2세트 경기 후 강동훈 감독이 뭐라 하던가?
- ‘지금 뭐 하는거냐’고 꾸짖으셨다.
▼ 황도형 전의 승리로 쌓인 것을 풀었을 것 같다?
- 그렇게 쌓인 것은 없는데 자신 있는 저그 이기도 하고 어느 정도 의미가 있었다. 지난 예선에 막혔던 한을 푼 것 같다.
▼ 다음 상대가 또 저그전이다?
- 이동녕 선수는 선 못을 하기 때문에 11-11 체제로 이겨드리겠다. 우리 팀 저그가 강하기 때문에 연습하면서 큰 효과를 볼 수 있다.
▼ GSTL에 이어 오늘 승리로 자신감이 올라갔을 것 같다?
- 자신은 있지만 (오늘 2세트 패배때문에) 앞으로는 겸손해져야 할 것 같다.
▼ 최병현은 뭔가 성깔이 있는 선수다 라는 인상을 준 것 같은데?
- 방송 경기이기 때문에 '뭔가를 보여줘야 한다'는 생각을 하고 있다.
▼ 끝으로?
- 연습 도와준 유기성, 김효종, 김민석 선수들에게 고맙다. 감독님이 마지막에 들어와 말씀해주셔서 감사하다. 꾸짖음이 없었다면 분명 졌을 거라 생각한다.
글: 안영훈(ethan@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Check vs. Choya+ Show Spoiler +
Check ‘The only thing I can do is to continue working hard.’
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- Your thoughts on winning?
I have had a tough time for a while because of the stress buildup from losing so many games. I broke my losing streak but I will not be content with a code A round of 16 placement, but work even harder so that I can regain my code S status.
- When was the last time you can remember winning a match?
I can’t really remember. In comparison to other tournaments, I feel like the GSL goes worse for me than any other. My real skill never seems to show itself here.
- It has been a long slump for you.
In my entire gaming career, I have never had such a terrible time. It was especially difficult for me mentally. It just makes me think that I better play and practice even harder when things are going well.
- Did you figure out the source of your slump?
I don’t think there is one answer, and the only thing I can do is just practice harder. If I have to think about every single possibility I think my head will start hurting.
- Does it help when you increase your practice hours?
I practiced quite a lot, but this was the first time facing these particular strategies. I lost against a warp prism strategy in the LG special league so I thought that I may lose today as well. I was able to win through some luck.
- In the 2nd set, you were able to find his secret buildings.
He didn’t have enough buildings in his base and he only defended using cannons, so I got suspicious. Since Choya is a player who does this often, I actively searched the map for hidden tech.
- You have not fallen to the preliminaries yet.
I think it would have been extremely tough in the preliminaries. Even a great player like DongRaeGu was not able to advance. There are definitely a lot of variables in this game.
- The stumbling block in the road to fulfill your goals?
I think it will be tough if I have to face a terran in the round of 16, but I also know that Hero is good at his vs Zerg match so both ways, it will be a tough match.
- Is there any particular person who helped you out of your slump?
Kim Dong Joon advised me to increase my practice hours. I also sought after some of my friends from the WC3 days. If you practice a lot when you are doing well, it is good, but when it is going bad, increasing your practice just seems like a hamster spinning his wheel.
- Any last comments?
I want to thank everyone who helped me practice. It is a bit disappointing that Creator lost his match, but I hope that he can play well and breakthrough the preliminaries next time.
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▼ 승리한 소감은?
- 최근에 너무 연패해서 스트레스도 많이 받고 힘든 시기를 보냈다. 연패는 끊었는데 코드A 16강에서 만족하지 않고 더 열심히 해서 S로 복귀하겠다.
▼ 본인 기억에 가장 최근에 승리했던 경기는?
- 잘 기억나지 않는다. 다른 대회에 비해 GSL에서 유난히 잘 안 되는 것 같다. 이상하게 경기력이 잘 나오지 않는다.
▼ 그동안 부진이 길었는데?
- 이제까지 게임하며 이정도로 안됐던 적이 없었다. 정신적으로 많이 힘들었다. 잘할 때 더 열심히 해야겠다는 생각이 들었다.
▼ 부진의 원인을 찾았나?
- 답은 없고, 열심히 하는 수밖에 없는 것 같다. 문제점까지 생각하면 머리 아프다.
▼ 연습량을 늘린 것이 도움이 됐나?
- 연습을 굉장히 많이 했는데, 오늘 같은 전략은 처음 당했다. LG 스페셜리그에서 차원분광기 전략에 패해서 그 날 기억이 떠올라서 지는 줄 알았다. 운 좋게 이길 수 있었다.
▼ 2세트에선 몰래 건물을 발견했는데?
- 건물이 너무 없고 광자포로만 방어하려 해서 의심이 갔다. 이형섭 선수가 그런 것 자주하는 편이라 몰래 건물을 찾아보려 했다.
▼ 예선까지는 떨어지지 않았는데?
- 예선 갔으면 힘들었을 것이다. 굉장히 잘하는 박수호 선수도 못 올라왔다. 확실히 변수가 많다.
▼ 이번 시즌 목표를 이루는데 걸림돌은?
- 16강에서 테란을 만나면 힘들 것 같고, 송현덕 선수는 저그전을 잘한다고 해서 쉽지 않을 것 같다.
▼ 슬럼프 때 도움을 준 사람이 있나?
- 김동준 해설이 연습량을 더 늘리라고 조언을 해줬다. <워크래프트3> 때 친분을 쌓았다. 연습을 많이 하는 것은 잘하면 효과가 있지만, 안되는데 연습량만 늘리면 다람쥐 헛바퀴 도는 것 같다.
▼ 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은?
- 연습해준 선수들 고맙다. 현우는 탈락해서 아쉽지만, 잘해서 다음 예선에서 꼭 다시 올라가길 바란다.
글: 이시우(siwoo@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Noblesse vs. Hero+ Show Spoiler +
Noblesse‘I will make sure to win and claim my code S spot.’
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- Your thoughts on winning?
My first opponent ended up being a tough one, so I was a bit worried at first, but I began to feel more comfortable after practicing. I am happy that I was able to win.
- This is your 3rd consecutive code A round of 16 entry.
I think I was lacking in practice before, but this time since my first opponent was so tough, with the increased practice, I plan to win. I practiced over 100 matches. I will definitely win my matches so that I can get to code S. I was the first one in code A in my team, but everyone else has surpassed me to get into code S before me.
- Hero gets a good reputation from other players, what are your thoughts?
They told me that he was a great player, so I definitely took notice. But after playing him, I got to say, he doesn’t feel any different than most protoss players.
- You lost one set.
I didn’t practice dual sight that much. Because I focused my practice on Tal’Darim Altar.
- Your next opponent will be Check.
I am confident. I am confident against zerg, and also he is someone I face often on ladder so I believe that I can win.
- Your ambition for the GSTL?
I am more focused for my victory in code A. Since the other players in my team are so good…(it should be ok…)
- This will be your 3rd attempt.
I thought I would get to code S in my 2nd attempt, but I was shocked when I didn’t.
- Did your teammates help you through a lot?
My protoss teammates all helped me out. But Finale, Vampire, NalZa helped me out the most.
- Any last comments?
I want to thank everyone in the team who helped me practice. I will try my best to break through code A and get to code S this time.
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▼ 승리한 소감은?
- 첫 상대가 어려워서 처음엔 걱정했는데, 연습하면서 괜찮다는 생각이 들었다. 이겨서 기쁘다.
▼ 3연속 코드A 16강 진출인데?
- 그전까지 연습을 별로 안했는데, 이번엔 첫 상대도 어렵고 해서 우승할 생각으로 임했다. 100판 넘게 연습했다. 반드시 우승해서 코드S로 올라가고 싶다. 우리 팀에서 코드A에 가장 먼저 올랐는데, 다른 형들이 먼저 S에 진출했다.
▼ 송현덕이 선수들 사이에서 좋은 평을 받고 있는데?
- 선수들이 잘한다고 한다. 의식을 많이 했다. 해보니까 그냥 별다를 것 없는 프로토스인 것 같다.
▼ 한 세트를 내줬는데?
- 듀얼 사이트는 거의 연습하지 않았다. 탈다림 제단을 엄청나게 연습했다.
▼ 다음 상대가 이형주인데?
- 자신 있다. 저그전도 자신 있고, 평소에 래더에서 자주했기 때문에 이길 수 있을 것 같다.
▼ GSTL에 대한 욕심은?
- 우선은 코드A 우승을 위해 집중하겠다. 다른 형들도 잘하니까…(괜찮을 것 같다).
▼ 세 번째 도전이다.
- 두 번째에서 코드S로 갈 줄 알았는데, 떨어져서 충격을 많이 먹었다.
▼ 팀원들이 많이 도와줬나?
- 팀의 프로토스 선수들이 전부 다 도와줬다. 김경덕, 서성민, 공원욱 선수가 많이 도와줬다.
▼ 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은?
- 연습을 도와준 팀원들에게 고맙다. 코드A에서 벗어나 꼭 S에 오를 수 있도록 최선을 다하겠다.
글: 이시우(siwoo@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Lyn vs. Tassadar+ Show Spoiler +
Tassadar‘I want to have a Kim Jung Hoon derby.’
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- Your thoughts on winning?
In the 1st set, I was shaking so much that I had many mistakes. I wasn’t comfortable with my 1st set, but the 2nd set went as planned.
- Your ladder rank is pretty high.
I try my best on the ladder. I use builds that are already proven to be effective at the team house on the ladder so I believe my rank can be that high. Of course, I am also hiding more builds as well. But I use the ladder to fine-tune my builds. The strategy in the 2nd set was something that I use often, but I guess Lyn didn’t study me well enough.
- Did your elimination in the last season help you for this one?
It definitely did. I have gained the mindset to never be overconfident.
- In the last season you lost to Noblesse.
I want to beat him no matter what, so I better get to the round of 8. I hope that he can make it there as well.
- This will be your team’s first entry to the GSTL.
We are discussing which players we are sending to the GSTL and having some meetings. Our teamwork is good so I believe we can do well in the team league.
- NSHoSeo seems to have strong protoss players.
Against my team’s terrans, I barely win. Besides the fact that my team’s terrans hasn’t broken through the preliminaries, they are great players. Amongst the protoss players on my team, we have concluded that we should just play better against other terrans to show the strength of ours.
- Your goal this season?
I want to win code A and get immediately into code S. I want to participate in the group nominations.
- Do you put a lot of focus on your builds?
I think as a protoss player you have to do that. Because I believe if you let terrans and zergs have their way in the early game without pressure, you give them a free ticket to getting ahead of you.
- There are two Kim Jung Hoon’s (TOP and Tassadar)
I guess we will just have to deal with it via results. I want to face him in a match some time. I want to have a Kim Jung Hoon derby against him. But since he is my elder, it does feel a bit awkward.
- Any last comments?
Shuttle helped me like it was his own match today, so I really want to thank him. I also want to thank the coach for his words in the booth before the match telling me that I could win if I was “not nervous and played like usual”. It really helped with my mind control. Thank you.
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▼ 승리한 소감은?
- 1세트 때 너무 떨려서 잔 실수가 많았다. 1세트는 맘에 안 들었는데, 2세트는 내가 의도한대로 흘러갔다.
▼ 래더 순위가 높은데?
- 래더는 최선을 다한다. 내부에서 검증된 빌드를 래더에서 쓰기 때문에 래더 순위가 잘 나오는 것 같다. 숨기는 빌드도 많다. 래더에선 빌드를 가다듬어서 쓴다. 2세트 전략도 자주 쓰는 편인데 박준 선수가 나에 대한 분석을 잘 안한 것 같다.
▼ 지난 시즌 탈락이 약이 되었나?
- 엄청 많이 됐다. 방심하지 말자는 생각을 계속 되뇌었다.
▼ 지난 시즌 채도준에게 패했는데?
- 채도준을 무조건 이기고 싶기 때문에 무조건 8강에 오르겠다. 꼭 8강에 올라왔으면 좋겠다.
▼ 팀이 GSTL 첫 출전을 앞두고 있는데?
- GSTL 나가는 선수들끼리 연습도 하고, 회의를 많이 한다. 팀워크가 좋아서 팀리그에서 잘 할 수 있을 것 같다.
▼ NS호서에서는 프로토스 선수들이 강력해 보이는데?
- 우리 팀 테란과 하면 아예 못 이긴다. 우리 팀 테란 선수들이 예선만 못 뚫었지 완전 날아다닌다. 프로토스 선수들끼리 이야기를 한 결과, 다른 팀 테란만 잘 이기자는 결론이 나왔다.
▼ 이번 시즌 목표는?
- 무조건 코드A에서 우승을 차지해 바로 코드S에 직행하고 싶다. 조 지명식을 꼭 해보고 싶다.
▼ 빌드에 크게 중점을 두는 것 같은데?
- 프로토스는 그럴 수밖에 없는 종족인 것 같다. 테란이나 저그에게 초반에 피해를 못 입히고 상대가 무난하게 가면 주도권을 내주기 때문이다.
▼ 최근 프로토스 선수들의 성적이 좋지 않은데?
- 장민철 선수 VOD를 보고 많이 배우기 때문에, 그럴 자신은 없지만 장민철 선수나 양준식 선수가 새로운 빌드를 들고 나오면 내가 가다듬어서 나만의 플레이를 만들어 내겠다.
▼ 김정훈이 두 명인데?
- 성적으로 보여주는 수밖에 없는 것 같다. 그 분과 같이 게임을 하고 싶다. ‘김정훈 더비’를 치러보고 싶다. 나보다 형이라 아직 어색한 것 같다.
▼ 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은?
최성진 선수가 자신의 게임처럼 도와줘서 정말 고맙다. 감독님이 경기 시작 전에 부스에 들어오셔서 “긴장하지 말고 준비한대로만 하면 이길 수 있다”고 해주셔서 마인드컨트롤에 도움이 됐다. 감사드린다.
글: 이시우(siwoo@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Winner between
Ryung and GuMiho+ Show Spoiler +
Ryung‘The loss in the 1st set was also planned.’
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- Your thoughts on winning?
I am just glad I don’t have to go through the preliminaries. I think going through the preliminaries is harder than keeping your code A spot.
- You lost in the up and down matches last season.
I thought that rather than the name values of the players, the fact that it was two protosses would be tough for me. The group determined for me made it so that I couldn’t even think about advancing. .
- Weren’t you disappointed?
Had I not gotten a spot in the super tournament, I would have been disappointed, but since I did, I was ok.
- This time, if you win code A you will get an immediate code S spot.
I think getting to code S through the up and down will be tough. I think it will be easier to advance by winning this tournament.
- Do you want to face MMA again?
I was having fun in these interviews with some trashtalk, and I ended up losing. I think I won’t talk about MMA in these interviews in the future. I think winning without saying anything is way cooler. If I keep talking about him in these interviews it just makes it seem like I am below his caliber. I will just say good things about him in the future.
- You lost the 1st set today.
I thought that if I won, it would have been too easy. But it all went as my scenario. My plan was to let him have a contested 1st set then win the 2nd and 3rd sets. My thought was to wear him down with some 2 barracks pressure and play on from there. I kept on losing during practice and BoxeR just told me to use 2 barracks play. This was the first time I have used that strategy. Whether it worked or not, I was just focused on putting pressure on him. I don’t know what my opponent was thinking, but overall I think it worked out.
- Your prediction for the round of 16?
I think my win or loss will depend more on me than my opponent. I just can’t get comfortable for TvP no matter how much I practice. I just feel like it is a rock-paper-scissors stype matchup. You have to think about which way you should take for the highest percentage of victory. I believe I may end up having a lot of stress for this match.
- Your ambition for the GSTL?
I could have gone out, but I was hesitant to go out there. I was afraid. Ever since my last loss I have been a bit reserved about playing for my team. When I lose in the team league, I end up putting more pressure for MMA and the other players on the team. I want to practice for 3 weeks or so, so that I can be the one to finish the job.
- Do you have any players you would like to face?
I want to face my teammates when I get further in the tournament. Like the super tournament, I want to show the fans a fun performance.
- Will it be easy for you to maintain code S if you make it there?
Code S is important, but for now keeping my code A spot if important too. But to be honest, I want to play better for the team league rather than the individual league. I am not as worried about this league as much as the GSTL. But if I do make code S, I think it will be easier than keeping code A. Right now, though, I have the GSTL in mind.
- Any last comments?
I was having a bit of a tough time since Min fell in his match. I feel bad for him because he fell after practicing so much. My teammates have not gotten though this preliminary and we have gotten a bad start to the GSTL, so I hope we can rally together to try for the triple crown. I know that a lot of us are having a hard time right now, so I will buy us some goodies to eat at the team house.
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▼ 승리한 소감은?
- 예선으로 내려가지 않아서 다행인 것 같다. 예선 통과가 코드A나 S 유지하는 것보다 더 힘든 것 같다.
▼ 지난 시즌 승강전에서 패했는데?
- 네임밸류보단 프로토스가 두 명 걸려서 힘들 거라 생각했다. 올라갈 생각도 못하게 대진표가 나온 것 같았다.
▼ 아쉽진 않았나?
- 슈퍼토너먼트를 못했다면 아쉬웠을 텐데, 그나마 다행이었다.
▼ 이번엔 코드A 우승하면 코드S 직행인데?
- 승강전을 통해 코드S에 올라가는 것은 힘들 것 같다. 우승해서 올라가는 게 더 쉬울 것 같다.
▼ 문성원과 다시 붙고 싶지 않나?
- 인터뷰로 까불다가 패배했다. 앞으로 인터뷰에서 성원이 형 얘기는 안할 생각이다. 조용히 이기는 게 더 멋있는 것 같다. 인터뷰에서 얘기하니 성원이 형이 더 돋보이는 것 같고 내가 아래에 있는 것 같다. 성원이 형 좋은 일만 한 것 같다.
▼ 1세트를 패배했는데?
- 이기면 쉽게 갈 것 같았다. 그래도 생각한 시나리오대로 흘러갔다. 1세트를 힘겹게 내준 뒤 2, 3세트를 가져갈 계획이었다. 2병영으로 상대를 위축시킨 후 경기를 풀어나갈 생각이었다. 연습 때 계속 져서 요환 형한테 물어봤더니 그냥 2병영을 쓰라고 하시더라. 경기장에 와서 처음 써봤다. 통하든 안통하든 심리적으로 압박을 주자고 생각했다. 상대는 어떨지 모르겠지만 내 생각엔 통한 것 같다.
▼ 16강전 예상은?
- 상대보단 내가 어떻게 하느냐에 따라 승패가 갈릴 것 같다. 프로토스전은 아무리 연습을 많이 해도 마음이 편하지가 않다. 프로토스전은 가위바위보 싸움이 큰 것 같다. 어떻게 해야 이길 확률이 높을까 생각한다. 스트레스를 많이 받을 것 같다.
▼ GSTL 욕심은?
- 나갈 수 있었는데도 일부러 피하는 경향이 많았다. 많이 무서웠다. 지난 번 패배 때문에 많이 위축된 것 같다. 팀리그인데도 피하다보니 성원이 형도 부담이 됐고, 팀원들에게 부담을 준 것 같다. 3주 동안 준비해서 혼자 끝내고 싶다.
▼ 특별히 만나고 싶은 선수가 있나?
- 높은 곳에선 팀원들을 만났으면 좋겠다. 슈퍼토너먼트에서처럼 팬분들에게 재밌는 퍼포먼스를 보여드리고 싶다.
▼ 코드S에 올라가면 유지하기 쉬울 텐데?
- 코드S도 중요하지만 A를 유지하는 것도 중요하다고 생각한다. 개인적으론 개인리그보다 팀리그를 잘하고 싶다. GSTL만큼 간절하진 않다. S에 오르면 A보다 유지하긴 쉬울 것 같은데, 지금은 머릿속에 GSTL 생각밖에 없다.
▼ 마지막으로 하고 싶은 말은?
- 도형이 형이 떨어져서 경기 전부터 힘들었다. 연습도 많이 했는데 떨어져서 아쉽다. 팀원들이 예선도 못 뚫고, GSTL에서 시작도 안 좋은데, 다 같이 열심히 해서 트리플 크라운을 달성했으면 좋겠다. 팀원들이 요즘 많이 힘들어하는데 숙소에 가면 맛있는 것 사주겠다.
글: 이시우(siwoo@playxp.com)
(c)PlayXP
Ok... That is it. 8 Interviews. I think I am going to rest for a while.
There may be more mistakes in there. Thanks for those who are catching them for me.
