It's been 3 seasons since you last made it to the Ro16.
I had to face a lot of team mates in my group. Players from other teams say they don't like team kills, but personally it doesn't bother me much. When we all give up gaming we'll be strangers anyway (laugh). It was better for me facing team mates I am close with because I could do harsher ceremonies.
You came out as the top player of MVP with 4 straight wins.
DRG is too overrated because of GSTL (laugh). I guess he wins too much to say he's overrated, but he's still no match for me. I was more worried about sC than DRG since he's Terran. I thought I'd lose on Daybreak but I think I won because he chose to engage me.
You played extremely well. Do you think it was because you were facing your team mates?
I think that played a big part. Since they're team mates that I know well it was easy to prepare and plan things out. It was probably the same situation for my opponents but I just did what I needed to do based off what I know about them. Weirdly enough, I didn't practice much but the games turned out well.
Your ceremonies after winning were memorable. Did you prepare them?
Since they're team mates that I am friends with and comfortable with I did do some preparing. I thought I might as well entertain the fans with some fun. I wanted to show that team kills can be fun as well.
Why did you slump after reaching the Ro8?
I became less competitive. I think that I became satisfied with just staying in Code S and being able to play in the highest league. However after Blizzcon, my father's nagging got worse. I changed my goal to becoming champion.
Does that mean your goal for this season is to win?
For now it's to make it to the finals. I want to play at an outdoor venue for the finals.
What is your goal for 2012?
I don't really care about things like New Years and holidays. I haven't thought of anything special. I think I'd just be satisfied with winning once this year. That and staying in Code S. Then maybe I could try winning again after pulling myself together somewhere along the line?
You don't seem like your old self. Why is that?
Back then I was undeniably a top player. I had earned it [the right to be complacent]. Now that I'm not very good I need to be more modest. But if I win then I might change again. Who knows?
Any last words?
Thanks to Sleep, Galaxy and Life for helping me practice a bit, and thanks to Monster and Sniper for helping me when DRG was sleeping. Those two said they helped me because they couldn't stand the sight of DRG (laugh).
It's been two seasons since you last made it to the Ro16.
I'm not too happy. It's because the Ro16 isn't a good result. I feel like I just made it past one hurdle.
You survived among your 3 team mates.
I'm happy but I'm also really sorry to sC. I'll do my best for sC's sake.
You lost convincingly to Genius in your first game. What do you think was the cause?
It really was a convincing loss. Genius isn't the type to poke or go for a killing move so I started out greedy. But I lost anti-climatically and had a mental breakdown. From there on I started stumbling. I think Genius planned well.
Genius said you were overrated in his interview.
Nope. Genius is multiple times more overrated than me. He plays strangely well during Ro32 in Code S but the bubbles will fade in the Ro16. It's always been this way. When he gets past the Ro32, it's over for Genius.
You faced JYP who is a PvZ specialist in the loser's match but won easily.
JYP's condition today didn't look very good. I felt like he self destructed. That allowed the games to go the way I wanted.
In the final series you had a great match with sC.
After I won the ZvP easily, sC did something cute. After I shut down his proxy 2 rax the game went smoothly. But in the second set I got hit by Hellions. I predicted it and put down a lot of spine crawlers but I made a mistake in my sim city. In the final set sC's attack was sharp and relentless so I thought I would lose, but as I held it off an opportunity presented itself. I asked sC after the match and he said he forgot to get upgrades from his Engineering Bay. I was lucky.
After you won King of Kong I was in awe of your play. Is it still that way?
Not anymore (laugh). I practiced a lot after that but these are tough times for Zerg. I asked for advice from NesTea and he also said he's having a hard time. ZvT and ZvP are both difficult. I think Terrans and Protoss have figured out how to beat a Zerg too well. There are only 3 Zergs in the Ro16. It's ridiculous. It's so hard to play. The maps play a part as does the balance, it feels like I'm dying.
Group nominations start from the Ro16 this season. Do you think you'll be picked first?
I think so. It feels like NesTea is after me. I really hope that's not the case. There's too few Zergs already, for the sake of the league's success I hope he decides to share his infinite generosity.
Code S Ro16 is your best result. Are you confident you'll be able to make it further this season?
I don't know. It's tough as Zerg, and the maps aren't good, and all the strong players are left over. I can't guarantee it but I'll do my best. But I think it will be hard. I'll need some luck.
Any last words?
Thanks to my team mates who helped me practice. After reading Genius' interview it seems like Monster and Sniper helped him practice. I'm really disappointed. How could you do that when I'm right beside you? I promise to get my revenge from now on. I won't let them get away with this. I'm also sorry to sC. I hope he gets back into Code S. Lastly thanks to my parents and all my fans who cheer me on. A fan gave me chocolates as a present today. Thank you so much.
I can't think of many moments when Korean players have been so blunt about the incompetence of other players, whether it is in jest or not. Both DRG and Genius really railed on each other in those interviews. It's nothing like the trash talk we hear from foreigners, but it's still a bit shocking to hear them proclaim who is overrated and who will fail. Interesting bit of drama going on here. Genius vs DRG rematch should pull a nice crowd if this gets hyped up more.
After reading Genius' interview it seems like Monster and Sniper helped him practice. I'm really disappointed. How could you do that when I'm right beside you? I promise to get my revenge from now on. I won't let them get away with this.
On January 18 2012 00:31 MrCash wrote: I can't think of many moments when Korean players have been so blunt about the incompetence of other players, whether it is in jest or not. Both DRG and Genius really railed on each other in those interviews. It's nothing like the trash talk we hear from foreigners, but it's still a bit shocking to hear them proclaim who is overrated and who will fail. Interesting bit of drama going on here. Genius vs DRG rematch should pull a nice crowd if this gets hyped up more.
Unfortunately for this bit of drama, Genius and DRG were team mates in bw and DRG joined MvP because of genius. I think they're genuinely really good friends and are just joking around.
I really believe there should be four zergs in the ro16. It was shame that Coca had to go. Zergs are not looking good against toss in the past a few weeks and it is time that zergs need their zvp leader. It reminds me that a few months ago all tosses were losing to zergs and then Mc came out and looked strong in Blizz Cup although he did not win against DRG, he did show a lot of new things in PvZ. Well, without Coca, zergs will need to rely on these remaining three to figure sth out for them. And after all, it is still more likely that a terran will win this season. I hope Mc and Nestea will pick a terran so that we will have more chance to see less terrans in ro8.
"and thanks to Monster and Sniper for helping me when DRG was sleeping. Those two said they helped me because they couldn't stand the sight of DRG (laugh)."
After you won King of Kong I was in awe of your play. Is it still that way?
Not anymore (laugh). I practiced a lot after that but these are tough times for Zerg. I asked for advice from NesTea and he also said he's having a hard time. ZvT and ZvP are both difficult. I think Terrans and Protoss have figured out how to beat a Zerg too well. There are only 3 Zergs in the Ro16. It's ridiculous. It's so hard to play. The maps play a part as does the balance, it feels like I'm dying.
heh, reminds me of January last year with Zerg in the gsl. Come the ro16, all that remained was Nestea, Zenio, and Idra. I don't foresee Curious surviving the next round, so it looks like Nestea and DRG have to hold down the fort 300 style xD
They're fighting for zerg and ZvT, which is in a tier all it's own in terms of entertainment. They must survive and make it to the finals, lol
Honestly 3 out of 16 is not that bad to start worrying. Even when it dips down to 1 out of 16, a race can still come back. Remember there was only 1 protoss in ro16 a couple seasons ago? Now there's 3... possible 4!
It was better for me facing team mates I am close with because I could do harsher ceremonies.
and thanks to Monster and Sniper for helping me when DRG was sleeping. Those two said they helped me because they couldn't stand the sight of DRG (laugh).
I think so. It feels like NesTea is after me. I really hope that's not the case. There's too few Zergs already, for the sake of the league's success I hope he decides to share his infinite generosity.
After reading Genius' interview it seems like Monster and Sniper helped him practice. I'm really disappointed. How could you do that when I'm right beside you? I promise to get my revenge from now on. I won't let them get away with this.
more lol. MVP team is awesome! excellent interviews
Wow, not the standard questions nor the standard answers and thank god for that. I hope this is the new(?) way for korean player. Fun interviews makes it easier to market SC2 for journalists.
More rivalries, more humor, more of everything please!
On January 18 2012 06:48 Trowa127 wrote: Genius is excellent aha, what a great interview. Has anyone got Gif's of the ceremonies? MvP really are the kings of ceremonies.
Not according to GOM. Somehow ST_Ace got the ceremony prize ahead of MC and Keen -_-
On January 18 2012 06:48 Trowa127 wrote: Genius is excellent aha, what a great interview. Has anyone got Gif's of the ceremonies? MvP really are the kings of ceremonies.
Not according to GOM. Somehow ST_Ace got the ceremony prize ahead of MC and Keen -_-
Yeah that was rather stupid... Keen is the man when it comes to ceremonies. Gom need to 'deal with it' aha. Sorry that was poor t_t
I like how DRG is basically begging for NesTea to help him out or to spare him, it's pretty silly. Genius sounds a bit cocky/brash, but it seems to be all in good fun.
I feel so bad for sC though, I really wanted him to advance with all the health issues he had as of late, but it wasn't enough.
On January 18 2012 07:52 MCDayC wrote: Goddamit MVP. Why did you have to go and link up with Col? You would have been my favourite Korean team, ezpz. So much talent, so much funniness.
Haha this is a pretty funny interview. I hope Genius does well so that we can see some more of the personality he showed after he won Blizzcon! DRG's comment about Genius being a Ro32 superstar has been far too descriptive of Genius recently.
On January 18 2012 08:07 WArped wrote: I hope NesTea doesn't exterminate DRG by picking him next round. Would love to see them both in the round of 8.
There is a high chance he is gonna pick DRG just for the reason that he plays zerg. Watching zvt or zvp is just painful to watch right now. They struggle so hard and get stomped on really bad anyways. I seriously dont believe that zerg stand much of a chance this season, not against protoss, not against terran.
Nestea might pick a terran though. Straight up macro battles look unwinnable, but nestea´s basetrade style, where he destroys all orbitals and then relies on baneling mines to finish off the army, still looks strong. Its a little gimicky, but atleast its effective.
Haha these guys are hilarious. Would be even better to have sC interviewed as well, or all 3 together! <trollface.jpg>
I think this is why MVP will win GSTL.
Also Genius played amazing, always prepared for everything (or at least able to clean up effectively), mutas, drops, harassment, whatever. Made JYP look like Code B in comparison.
At least for Genius, he demonstrates considerable immaturity with regard to gaming. He's complacent and admits he'll gloat when he does well, but will hush up if he doesn't.
On January 18 2012 12:09 SidewinderSC2 wrote: MVP is quickly becoming my favorite team. Great personalities, great players. :D
That GSTL 3 intro... 'nuff said. Took me awhile to betray SlayerS, but SlayerS just was pretty much a Terran only team. MVP on the other hand have a tremendous amount of depth in their team. Genius, Keen, sC, DRG, Noblesse, Tails are all high calibre players.