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Day 1

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IMNesTea, the defending champion, has built on his momentum from last season by defeating SlayerS_Mio 2:1.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32 after winning last season?

A. I was slightly nervous since I won last season. I felt like the defending champion shouldn't get knocked out so early and thought I should move on even if I lost a set. Fortunately, I was able to overcome my first obstacle.



Q. You must have not had enough practice due to visiting Pusan.

A. I stayed in Pusan until yesterday after getting knocked out of the G-Star All-Star event matches. It's been a while since I've been there, so I checked out the town and therefore didn't get to practice. I was familiar with SlayerS_Mio's style since I ran into him a few times on ladder. Even though I didn't practice a lot, I focused on analyzing the match-up, so I wasn't too nervous.



Q. Did you expect a banshee harass in the first set?

A. He's usually very good with banshees. I've seen him use it against my teammates, and since there was a single hellion in my base with no expansion, I expected a banshee. I wasn't 100% sure, but I somewhat expected it and that helped me prepare for what was about to come.



Q. In the second set, you lost to hellions.

A. I expected it, but didn't react very well. I already had a hard time practicing on that map. Zergs can't play comfortably resource-wise and are prone to harasses the most.



Q. In the third set, you faced a dangerous situation with his marines.

A. I wanted him to attack me with marines. I was going to crush his army once it approached. I was shocked that it didn't work (laughs). I thought I'd play with a disadvantage, but thankfully, he pushed out again and I was able to end it with zerglings. The moment I killed his marines, I realized I could deal out enough damage and win.



Q. The season 1 champion TSL_FruitDealer was knocked out in the round of 32 in season 2, are you nervous?

A. I think the round of 64 was the biggest challenge, because I didn't practice enough. Since I managed to over come that obstacle, I'm confident that I can reach the round of 8.



Q. Who do you want to play in the next round between oGsVines and FnaticSen?

A. I'm confident in both ZvP and ZvZ, so it doesn't matter who advances. I'm confident against whoever that I have to play against.



Q. The schedules are pretty tight, are you nervous fatigue-wise?

A. The schedule is indeed very busy. I didn't even get to rest after the finals of last season, because I've been busy with the qualifiers and the G-Star events. It's disappointing that I don't have much practice time, but it's not too bad to keep myself busy.



Q. Were there any messages from the KT team after you won last season?

A. I didn't even think about it, but the manager, coaches and players congratulated me and I was very thankful. After season 3 is over, I should go over and buy them a delicious meal.



Q. Any comments?

A. My teammate IMSleep plays in the fourth match today, and I think the maps are ridiculously hard. He must be nervous since his opponent is MakaPrime, but I hope he shakes it off and advances.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 22일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 개막전 경기에서 지난 시즌 챔피언인 ‘NesTea’ 임재덕(IM)이 전용수(무소속)을 세트스코어 2:1로 잡아내며 이번 시즌에도 기세를 이어갔다.



다음은 임재덕과의 일문일답.



- 지난 시즌 우승 이후 새 시즌 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 지난 시즌에 우승을 해서 살짝 부담감이 있었다. 전 시즌 우승자가 64강에서 떨어지면 안 될 것 같아서 지더라도 높이 올라가야겠다고 생각했었다. 다행히 첫 고비를 잘 넘긴 것 같아서 기분이 좋다.



- 얼마 전 부산에도 다녀오느라 연습량이 부족했을 것 같다

▲ 지스타 스타2 이벤트전에서 떨어지고 나서도 계속 부산에 있다가 어제 올라왔다. 오랜만에 멀리 내려간 것이라 구경도 좀 하느라 연습을 많이 못 했다. 그나마 전용수 선수와는 래더에서 개인적으로 몇 번 만나본 적이 있어서 스타일을 알고 있었다. 그리고 이번에 연습을 많이 못 하는 대신 분석 위주로 준비를 해와서 큰 부담은 없었다.



- 첫 세트에서는 상대의 벤시 견제를 예상한 것인지

▲ 전용수 선수가 원래 벤시를 잘 쓰더라. 우리 팀 선수들과 할 때도 자주 쓰는 것을 봤었고, 화염차 한 기가 바로 온 것과 멀티를 가져가지 않는 것을 확인하고 어느 정도 예상했다. 확신은 아니지만 벤시 일지도 모른다고 생각한 덕분에 어느 정도는 대비할 수 있었다.



- 2세트 때는 화염차에 휘둘리며 패배했는데

▲ 예측은 했는데 대처를 잘 못한 것 같다. 내가 그 맵 자체를 연습 때도 어려워했었다. 저그가 부유하게 할 수가 없고, 견제도 많이 당하는 맵인 것 같다.



- 3세트에서는 상대 해병에 위기를 맞이할 뻔도 했다

▲ 일부러 해병으로 공격을 오라고 한 것이었다. 다가오면 한번에 잡아먹으려고 했는데, 뜻대로 안돼서 당황했었다(웃음). 불리하게 시작하겠구나 했는데, 고맙게도 또 상대가 나와주길래 저글링으로 끝낼 수 있었다. 해병을 잡는 순간 피해를 주고 이길 수 있겠다고 생각했다.



- 시즌1 우승자 김원기가 시즌2에서는 32강에서 탈락했는데, 본인은 부담이 없나

▲ 64강 경기가 가장 고비였던 것 같다. 연습을 충분히 못 했기 때문이다. 하지만 고비를 무사히 넘겼기 때문에 이제는 8강 정도까지 갈 수 있을 것 같다.



- 다음 상대는 이상헌과 양지아정 중에 누가 됐으면 좋겠는지

▲ 프로토스전이든 저그전이든 자신 있어서 아무나 올라와도 괜찮을 것 같다. 누가 올라와도 모두 자신 있다.



- 일정이 급하게 진행되는데 체력적인 부담은 없나

▲ 일정이 조금 빡빡하긴 하다. 결승이 끝난 뒤에 통 쉴 틈이 없었다. 예선에 지스타까지 계속 이어져 연습할 새도 없이 바빴다. 연습 시간이 없는 것은 조금 아쉽지만, 바쁜 것도 나쁘지 않다.



- 시즌2 우승 후 전 소속팀 KT에서도 연락이 있었나

▲ 생각지도 못했는데, 이지훈 감독님부터 시작해 코치들이나 선수들이 축하 메시지를 보내줘서 정말 고마웠다. 시즌3가 끝난 뒤 언제 한 번 놀러 가서 맛있는 것을 사줘야겠다(웃음).



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 오늘 4경기에 우리 팀 김성한 선수가 출전하는데, 맵이 굉장히 어려운 것 같다. 상대도 곽한얼 선수라 부담 되겠지만, 힘 내서 꼭 올라갔으면 좋겠다. IMNesTea, 'I'm confident to reach the round of 8 now that I've overcome my biggest challenge.'IMNesTea, the defending champion, has built on his momentum from last season by defeating SlayerS_Mio 2:1.A. I was slightly nervous since I won last season. I felt like the defending champion shouldn't get knocked out so early and thought I should move on even if I lost a set. Fortunately, I was able to overcome my first obstacle.A. I stayed in Pusan until yesterday after getting knocked out of the G-Star All-Star event matches. It's been a while since I've been there, so I checked out the town and therefore didn't get to practice. I was familiar with SlayerS_Mio's style since I ran into him a few times on ladder. Even though I didn't practice a lot, I focused on analyzing the match-up, so I wasn't too nervous.A. He's usually very good with banshees. I've seen him use it against my teammates, and since there was a single hellion in my base with no expansion, I expected a banshee. I wasn't 100% sure, but I somewhat expected it and that helped me prepare for what was about to come.A. I expected it, but didn't react very well. I already had a hard time practicing on that map. Zergs can't play comfortably resource-wise and are prone to harasses the most.A. I wanted him to attack me with marines. I was going to crush his army once it approached. I was shocked that it didn't work (laughs). I thought I'd play with a disadvantage, but thankfully, he pushed out again and I was able to end it with zerglings. The moment I killed his marines, I realized I could deal out enough damage and win.A. I think the round of 64 was the biggest challenge, because I didn't practice enough. Since I managed to over come that obstacle, I'm confident that I can reach the round of 8.A. I'm confident in both ZvP and ZvZ, so it doesn't matter who advances. I'm confident against whoever that I have to play against.A. The schedule is indeed very busy. I didn't even get to rest after the finals of last season, because I've been busy with the qualifiers and the G-Star events. It's disappointing that I don't have much practice time, but it's not too bad to keep myself busy.A. I didn't even think about it, but the manager, coaches and players congratulated me and I was very thankful. After season 3 is over, I should go over and buy them a delicious meal.A. My teammate IMSleep plays in the fourth match today, and I think the maps are ridiculously hard. He must be nervous since his opponent is MakaPrime, but I hope he shakes it off and advances.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

FnaticSen (Z)

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FnaticSen, the lone Taiwanese qualifier, has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating oGsVines 2:1.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. Like how I thought I wouldn't qualify but still did, I was lucky today. However, I do think that I have some skill, so I should be able to do well from now.



Q. In the first set, you GG'd quickly to the opponent's cannon rush.

A. I judged that I would have a tough game, because he placed the cannons very well. I was shocked to see that he brought so many probes and faced an unexpected situation.



Q. Your defensive plays in the other 2 sets were memorable.

A. I usually defend more. Most of my games are cases where I defend early, get good economy and push out in the late game. I think I was able to minimize the damage when I saw his 3 phoenixes and guessed his gameplan. I was lucky that I had enough drones when he sniped my queen and overlords.



Q. Your next opponent is IMNesTea, how do you think it will go?

A. Of course I'm nervous. I think I'm very unlucky to run into a player of his caliber this early. However, I can prove my skill if I do beat him, so it'll be a good experience.



Q. How was it playing in the GomTV studios for the first time?

A. I've played many broadcasted games, so I wasn't that nervous.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. Like I said after the qualifiers, I will go step by step. I will set another goal once I beat IMNesTea.



Q. Where are you living and eating at the moment?

A. I'm living at my Korean friend's house. He happens to live in the same building as the IM's practice house, so I think it's fortunate that I may be able to practice with them.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank the fans for supporting me and I will try my best to get the best results. I will play spectacular games even if I end up losing.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 양치아쳉과의 일문일답.



- 32강에 진출한 소감이 어떤가

▲ 예선전 때도 탈락할 것 같았지만 본선에 올랐던 것처럼 이번에도 운이 좋았다. 하지만 나는 어느 정도 실력도 갖춘 선수라고 자부하기 때문에 앞으로도 잘 할 수 있을 것 같다.



- 1세트에서는 상대의 광자포 러시에 빠르게 GG를 선언했는데

▲ 상대방의 광자포 건설 위치가 좋아서 경기를 풀어나가기 힘들 것이라고 판단했다. 상대가 생각보다 탐사정도 많이 데려와 예측을 못 한 상황이 펼쳐져 당황했었다.



- 나머지 두 경기에서는 수비적인 플레이가 인상 깊었다

▲ 나는 원래 수비를 더 많이 하는 편이다. 평소에는 일단 수비를 하고 부유하게 자원을 모아서 후반에 공격을 나가는 경우가 많다. 2세트에서는 불사조 3기가 나왔을 때 상대방의 체제를 예측해서 어느 정도 피해를 줄일 수 있었던 것 같다. 그리고 상대가 내 여왕과 대군주를 잡았지만, 일벌레가 많아서 다행이었다.



- 다음 상대가 지난 시즌 우승자 임재덕인데, 어떨 것 같나

▲ 당연히 긴장이 된다. 이렇게 빠르게 강한 선수를 만나게 되다니 나는 운이 안 좋은 것 같다(웃음). 그렇지만 그 선수를 이기게 되면 내 실력을 증명할 수 있게 되기 때문에 좋은 경험이 될 것 같기는 하다.



- 처음으로 곰TV 스튜디오에서 경기를 펼쳐보니 어땠는지

▲ TV에 나가는 경기는 많이 해봐서 긴장되지는 않았다.



- 이번 대회에 임하는 목표는

▲ 예선을 통과한 뒤에도 말했듯이 한 계단씩 밟아나갈 생각이다. 일단 임재덕 선수부터 이기고 다음 목표를 설정하도록 하겠다.



- 현재 숙식은 어떻게 해결하고 있는지

▲ 한국인 친구의 집에서 살고 있다. 그런데 마침 임재덕 선수가 속한 IM 팀의 연습실과 같은 건물이라 함께 연습할 수도 있을 것 같아서 좋은 기회를 얻었다고 생각한다.



- 더 하고 싶은 말이 있다면

▲ 나를 지지해준 팬들에게 고맙고, 최대한 좋은 성적을 낼 수 있도록 노력하겠다. 혹시 지더라도 멋진 경기를 펼치도록 하겠다. FnaticSen, 'I will play spectacular games even if I lose.'FnaticSen, the lone Taiwanese qualifier, has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating oGsVines 2:1.A. Like how I thought I wouldn't qualify but still did, I was lucky today. However, I do think that I have some skill, so I should be able to do well from now.A. I judged that I would have a tough game, because he placed the cannons very well. I was shocked to see that he brought so many probes and faced an unexpected situation.A. I usually defend more. Most of my games are cases where I defend early, get good economy and push out in the late game. I think I was able to minimize the damage when I saw his 3 phoenixes and guessed his gameplan. I was lucky that I had enough drones when he sniped my queen and overlords.A. Of course I'm nervous. I think I'm very unlucky to run into a player of his caliber this early. However, I can prove my skill if I do beat him, so it'll be a good experience.A. I've played many broadcasted games, so I wasn't that nervous.A. Like I said after the qualifiers, I will go step by step. I will set another goal once I beat IMNesTea.A. I'm living at my Korean friend's house. He happens to live in the same building as the IM's practice house, so I think it's fortunate that I may be able to practice with them.A. I want to thank the fans for supporting me and I will try my best to get the best results. I will play spectacular games even if I end up losing.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

oGskkOma (T)

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oGskkOma has swept jookToJung 2:0 on his way to the round of 32.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I'm happy. Unlike the qualifiers, I practiced a lot since this is a broadcasted match. I don't think I've ever practiced this much during my 2 year career of streaming my Chaos games on Afreeca. I thought that people I knew from my stream might be watching, so I practiced more than 10 hours a day at a PC bang with PhoeNix.



Q. Did you prepare your viking, banshee build?

A. I practiced that strategy the moment I confirmed the brackets. I don't have a clan, so I gathered some friends and practiced hard. I was confident that I could win the first set no matter what. I practiced the 4 barracks strategy for the second set, and I prepared it thinking the opponent would panic after losing the first set.



Q. Did the games flow as you prepared?

A. It went as I predicted. I practiced thinking that I should at least show a decent level of play, rather than thinking about winning or losing. I will need to practice hard for the next round as well.



Q. You next opponent is either IMSleep or MakaPrime.

A. Since I practiced against zergs all this time, I want to play against one. I'm a case of qualifying luckily with some ladder practice, so it's difficult for me to prepare TvT since I lack the amount of practice and strategical knowledge. The gap is too big, and I hope to play a zerg.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. I said that I would go farm if I didn't get good results, and that remains true. It's good to collect prize money as I advance further, but my higher goal is to show good games on TV. I know that I'm a lot worse than other qualifiers, but I also don't want to seem too light since I'm older than the average.



Q. Do you have plans on joining a team?

A. Of course, I will risk everything until the end of next year and try my best during that time.



Q. I will give you a moment to advertise yourself to the teams.

A. I won't specifically advertise myself, because I don't like to act fake. If I had to make a short introduction, I have outstanding sense and tend to work hard (laughs). If you take me, I'm confident that I can do well. I'm not in a situation to choose a team, although I guess I can choose a little bit if there are offers ... (laughs). I think I should still think it out to make the right choice.



Q. Any comments to your Afreeca stream viewers?

A. The viewer count of my SC2 VOD is skyrocketing, because my stream viewers are watching them as well. I'm very thankful. To continue, they are the ones that strengthened me to be where I am right now. I practiced for them and I was able to get good results. It'll be nice to reach the final, but I will only think of the upcoming match for now.



Q. The camera captured you laughing after you won.

A. It's an embarrassing story, but I was trying to pull out the plugs from the computer and I banged my head on the window while laughing. I don't think I have a brain (laughs). Still, I was so happy that I won and couldn't control myself (laughs).



Q. Any comments?

A. Not really, I want to go out and laugh some more. I think I will laugh until I fall asleep today. I will show good games even if I lose.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 22일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 경기에서 ‘꼬마’ 김정균(무소속)이 조만혁을 세트스코어 2:0으로 완벽히 제압하며 32강 진출에 성공했다.



다음은 김정균과의 일문일답.



- 32강에 진출한 소감은

▲ 행복하다. 예선전과는 다르게 방송에 나가는 경기라 그 동안 연습을 정말 많이 했다. 아프리카에서 카오스 개인 방송을 2년 넘게 했는데도 이렇게까지 게임 연습을 많이 한건 정말 처음인 것 같다. 방송을 통해 나를 아는 분들이 경기를 지켜볼 수 도 있다는 생각에 ‘피닉스’ (전)영식이와 PC방에서 하루 10시간 이상씩 연습했다.



- 첫 세트에서의 바이킹-벤시 준비한 전략인가

▲ 대진표를 확인하자마자 그 전략을 연습했다. 클랜도 없어서 연습이 제한적인 편이라 믿을 만한 친구들과 열심히 준비했다. 무조건 첫 세트는 이길 것이라고 자신 했다. 2세트에 사용한 4병영도 래더에서 계속 연습했는데, 첫 세트에서 지고 나면 상대에게 공황 상태가 올줄 알고 준비한 전략이었다.



- 오늘 경기는 준비한 대로 잘 흘러갔는지

▲ 예상한 시나리오 대로 풀렸다. 솔직히 승패에 연연하기 보다 지더라도 어느 정도의 경기력은 보여드려야겠다는 생각으로 연습했다. 다음 경기를 위해서도 더 열심히 준비해야 될 것 같다.



- 다음 상대는 김성한, 또는 곽한얼인데

▲ 그 동안 저그전을 계속 연습해서 저그와 만나고 싶다. 래더만 하다가 운 좋게 64강에 올라온 케이스이기 때문에 연습량이나 전략적인 부분이 너무 부족해 테란전을 따로 준비하기는 힘들다. 갭이 많을 것 같아서 저그를 만났으면 좋겠다.



- 본선에 임하는 목표는 무엇인가

▲ 예선 통과 후에 탈락하면 농사를 지으러 가겠다고 했었는데, 그 것은 사실이었고 계획도 변함 없다. 계속 올라가 상금을 모으는 것도 좋지만, 방송 경기에서 좋은 경기력을 보여드리는 것이 더 큰 목표다. 다른 진출자들에 비해 내가 너무 못 한다는 것을 알고 있다. 나이도 많은 편이라 가벼운 모습을 보이고 싶지 않다.



- 팀에 들어가서 체계적으로 연습해보고 싶은 생각은 없는지

▲ 당연히 있다. 내년 말까지는 승부를 걸고, 열심히 노력해볼 생각이다.



- 그렇다면 잠시 팀 관계자들에게 어필할 시간을 주겠다

▲ 따로 어필은 안 하겠다. 가식적으로 행동하는 것을 싫어하기 때문이다. 하지만 짤막하게 말 하자면 나는 센스가 좋은 편이고, 성실한 편이다(웃음). 나를 데려가 주시기만 하면 잘 할 자신 있다. 나 따위가 어느 팀이 좋다고 가릴 처지가 아니다. 막상 섭외가 들어오면 약간 가릴 수는 있지만…(웃음) 아직은 섣부르게 고를 상황이 아닌 것 같다.



- 아프리카 개인 방송 시청자들에게 한 마디 한다면

▲ 내 개인 방송을 보시던 분들이 나의 스타2 VOD까지 클릭해주셔서 조회수가 대박이다. 정말 감사하다. 계속 말하지만, 그 분들의 성원이 나를 여기까지 오게 해준 힘이다. 그 분들 때문에 열심히 연습했고, 좋은 결과를 낼 수 있었다. 결승에 오르면 정말 좋겠지만, 일단은 앞 경기만 생각하겠다.



- 승리 후 웃는 모습이 방송 화면에 잡혔다

▲ 정말 창피한 이야기인데, 본체에서 장비들의 코드를 뽑다가 계속 웃는 바람에 부스 유리창에 머리를 박았다. 나는 뇌가 없는 것 같다(웃음). 그래도 이겼다는 생각에 너무 기분이 좋다 보니까 제어가 되지를 않더라(웃음).



- 더 하고 싶은 말이 있나

▲ 더 하고 싶은 말은 없다. 빨리 나가서 더 웃어야겠다. 오늘은 하루 종일 잠 들 때까지 웃을 것 같다. 앞으로도 지더라도 좋은 경기력 보여드리겠다. oGskkOma, 'I will laugh until I fall asleep today.'oGskkOma has swept jookToJung 2:0 on his way to the round of 32.A. I'm happy. Unlike the qualifiers, I practiced a lot since this is a broadcasted match. I don't think I've ever practiced this much during my 2 year career of streaming my Chaos games on Afreeca. I thought that people I knew from my stream might be watching, so I practiced more than 10 hours a day at a PC bang with PhoeNix.A. I practiced that strategy the moment I confirmed the brackets. I don't have a clan, so I gathered some friends and practiced hard. I was confident that I could win the first set no matter what. I practiced the 4 barracks strategy for the second set, and I prepared it thinking the opponent would panic after losing the first set.A. It went as I predicted. I practiced thinking that I should at least show a decent level of play, rather than thinking about winning or losing. I will need to practice hard for the next round as well.A. Since I practiced against zergs all this time, I want to play against one. I'm a case of qualifying luckily with some ladder practice, so it's difficult for me to prepare TvT since I lack the amount of practice and strategical knowledge. The gap is too big, and I hope to play a zerg.A. I said that I would go farm if I didn't get good results, and that remains true. It's good to collect prize money as I advance further, but my higher goal is to show good games on TV. I know that I'm a lot worse than other qualifiers, but I also don't want to seem too light since I'm older than the average.A. Of course, I will risk everything until the end of next year and try my best during that time.A. I won't specifically advertise myself, because I don't like to act fake. If I had to make a short introduction, I have outstanding sense and tend to work hard (laughs). If you take me, I'm confident that I can do well. I'm not in a situation to choose a team, although I guess I can choose a little bit if there are offers ... (laughs). I think I should still think it out to make the right choice.A. The viewer count of my SC2 VOD is skyrocketing, because my stream viewers are watching them as well. I'm very thankful. To continue, they are the ones that strengthened me to be where I am right now. I practiced for them and I was able to get good results. It'll be nice to reach the final, but I will only think of the upcoming match for now.A. It's an embarrassing story, but I was trying to pull out the plugs from the computer and I banged my head on the window while laughing. I don't think I have a brain (laughs). Still, I was so happy that I won and couldn't control myself (laughs).A. Not really, I want to go out and laugh some more. I think I will laugh until I fall asleep today. I will show good games even if I lose.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

MakaPrime (T)

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MakaPrime has won a ticket to the round of 32 by sweeping IMSleep 2:0.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I was nervous since I didn't do well last season, and because zergs have been very strong lately, but I'm happy that the results were better than I expected.



Q. Was defense your concept today?

A. It was the only 'real' way to beat a zerg. It wasn't much of a concept, but I tried to play according to what units he produced, when he was going to expand, etc.



Q. Your opponent tried a 6 pool in the second set.

A. When I saw his match history, there was a game he won by 6 pooling. I thought that he might try it, but I was more shocked he actually did it.



Q. Your sense shined in dangerous moments.

A. If I had built 2 engineering bays, I would have been fine, but I got busted since I built a supply depot instead. I tried to fight back, but realized that wasn't going to work. I ended up pulling back and the result was rather lucky.



Q. You had a hard time last season due to your health.

A. It may have been because I was sick, but I didn't take care of myself after losing in season 1. My health is still just as bad as last season. It's obviously affecting how I play my games, but I'm trying to take care of myself by exercising.



Q. Your fans are worried that you are sick.

A. I had fans? (laughs). Well then, I'm thankful for them. I'll pretend not to be sick so that they don't worry (laughs).



Q. You will face LittleKid in the round of 32, have you seen his games?

A. I was busy setting up, so I didn't get to watch him play. I have no idea how he plays, so I'm worried.



Q. What is your goal for the tournament?

A. I'm just trying hard. I think I should really hard (laughs).



Q. You've allied with Team WE, how is it living with them?

A. They are in the practice house as we speak, but I don't know the exact details since I'm just one single player. Chinese players are still the same people as us, so I don't feel any different.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank CheckPrime for helping me practice.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 22일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 경기에서 ‘Maka’ 곽한얼(프라임)이 김성한(IM)에게 세트스코어 2:0 완승을 거두며 32강 진출 티켓을 거머쥐었다.



다음은 곽한얼과의 일문일답.



- 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 지난 시즌 성적이 부진하기도 했고 저그가 강해서 긴장 했는데, 생각 보다 결과가 잘 나와 역시나 기분이 좋다.



- 오늘은 수비적인 컨셉트였는지

▲ 저그를 이길 수 있는 ‘정말로’ 유일한 길이었다. 컨셉트라기 보다는 상대가 어떤 유닛을 뽑는지, 앞마당을 가져가는지 등의 상황을 살피면서 맞춰가는 플레이를 해봤다.



- 2세트에서는 상대가 6산란못을 시도했는데

▲ 상대의 대전 기록을 봤는데 6못으로 이긴게 딱 한 경기 있더라. 그것을 보고 ‘6못을 하지는 않을까’ 잠시 생각하기는 했는데, 진짜로 당해서 당황스러웠다.



- 그래도 순간적인 센스가 돋보였다

▲ 공학연구소 두 개를 건설했으면 버텼을 텐데, 보급고 하나를 건설했다가 뚫리는 바람에 당황했다. 맞서 싸우려고 하다가 ‘이건 안 되겠다’ 싶어서 빼고 싸웠는데, 결과적으로 운이 좋았다고 생각한다.



- 앞선 시즌에서는 건강 상의 문제로 어려움을 겪기도 했는데

▲ 몸이 안 좋은 것도 있었지만, 시즌1 때 탈락한 뒤 마음 관리도 잘 못했다. 지금도 시즌2 당시와 비슷한 정도로 몸이 좋지 않다. 당연히 게임 하는데 영향이 있지만, 운동도 열심히 하면서 관리하려고 노력 중이다.



- 몸이 좋지 못해 팬들의 걱정이 크다

▲ 팬이 있었던가(웃음)? 그렇다니 고맙다. 팬 분들이 걱정을 하지 않도록 아픈 척을 안 해야겠다(웃음).



- 32강에서는 김정균과 대결하는데, 경기를 본 적 있나

▲ 앞 경기는 세팅을 하느라 못 봤다. 스타일을 전혀 모르는 상대라 막연히 걱정 된다.



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표나 각오는 어떤지

▲ 그냥 열심히 하려고 한다. 열심히 해야 될 것 같다(웃음).



- WE와 전략적 제휴를 맺었는데, 같이 생활해보니 어떤가

▲ 지금도 숙소에 그 선수들이 있기는 한데, 나는 일개 선수라 자세한 내막은 잘 모르겠다(웃음). 중국인도 같은 사람이라고 생각하기 때문에 별다른 감흥은 없다.



- 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ (이)형주 형에게 연습 도와줘서 고맙다고 전하고 싶다. MakaPrime, 'I will pretend not to be sick, so my fans don't worry.'MakaPrime has won a ticket to the round of 32 by sweeping IMSleep 2:0.A. I was nervous since I didn't do well last season, and because zergs have been very strong lately, but I'm happy that the results were better than I expected.A. It was the only 'real' way to beat a zerg. It wasn't much of a concept, but I tried to play according to what units he produced, when he was going to expand, etc.A. When I saw his match history, there was a game he won by 6 pooling. I thought that he might try it, but I was more shocked he actually did it.A. If I had built 2 engineering bays, I would have been fine, but I got busted since I built a supply depot instead. I tried to fight back, but realized that wasn't going to work. I ended up pulling back and the result was rather lucky.A. It may have been because I was sick, but I didn't take care of myself after losing in season 1. My health is still just as bad as last season. It's obviously affecting how I play my games, but I'm trying to take care of myself by exercising.A. I had fans? (laughs). Well then, I'm thankful for them. I'll pretend not to be sick so that they don't worry (laughs).A. I was busy setting up, so I didn't get to watch him play. I have no idea how he plays, so I'm worried.A. I'm just trying hard. I think I should really hard (laughs).A. They are in the practice house as we speak, but I don't know the exact details since I'm just one single player. Chinese players are still the same people as us, so I don't feel any different.A. I want to thank CheckPrime for helping me practice.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

GoldenfOu (Z)

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GoldenfOu has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating the coach and a representative player of oGs, oGsTheWinD.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I didn't expect to win against such a strong player, but I'm happy that I won.



Q. Why did you think you would have a hard time winning?

A. When I wasn't very good at ZvZ, I learned by watching his VOD's. I was intimidated to play against such a player.



Q. Your sense to use spore crawlers in set 1 was brilliant.

A. When I started playing, the setting wasn't very good, but my hands warmed up during the game. I was doubtful at the start, but I became confident after I took the first set. Building spore crawlers wasn't from my sense, but rather from a mistake while hotkeying. I was lucky (laughs).



Q. In the second set, you defeated him with a roach, hydra based army.

A. After I saw his third expansion, I was looking for a timing attack since I was behind. I got a good timing, and I was relieved that I was familiar with that particular timing from practice.



Q. You said you were familiar with it in practice, are there any people that helped you in practice?

A. I wrote down the peoples' names that helped me (laughs). GuMihofOu, Choi Kyung-Min, Lee In-Soo, TeriousfOu, Bae Chul-Ho, LeenockfOu, RainfOu, Jung Bang-Min, Jung Chang-Hyun, Jun Young-Joon, Han Byung-Hoon helped me. Also, I wanted to say that I was confident before watching oGsTheWinD play in the G-Star events, but I was shocked to see him play a completely different style against KyrixZenith. I tried to adjust my practice according to a variety of play styles and I was stressed out. I think they understood me, but I wanted to say sorry if it became stressful for my practice partners.



Q. You even did a ceremony after you won.

A. It was the ceremony TeriousfOu prepared against Loner, but I did it for him since he didn't get to do it himself.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. Like I said before, I want to become the 'gold' of this tournament and move on forward.



Q. Your next opponent is either Rache or ST_Squirtle.

A. I don't like to play against protoss, so I hope Rache advances. The reason I'm weak against protoss is like a jinx carried on from my SCBW days.



Q. Starting this season, you are not allowed to thumb down a map. How do you think about it?

A. If I was meant to win, I'm sure the maps will come out in my favour (laughs).



Q. What is your mindset going into this main event?

A. I want to win against everyone that I face. I want to reach the final.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank my dad for coming to watch me play.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 22일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 경기에서 ‘Golden’ 조명환(fOu)은 oGs의 감독이자 대표 선수인 ‘TheWind’ 박상익을 2:0으로 화끈하게 제압하며 32강에 이름을 올렸다.



다음은 조명환과의 일문일답.



- 32강에 진출한 소감은

▲ 굉장히 강한 분을 만나서 승리를 예상 못 했는데, 이겨서 기분이 좋다.



- 승리하기 어려울 것 같다고 생각한 특별한 이유가 있나

▲ 내가 저그전을 잘 못할 때 박상익 선수의 VOD를 보면서 준비했었다. 그랬던 선수와 대결한다는 생각 때문에 굉장히 위축된 상태로 경기에 임했다.



- 1세트에서는 포자 촉수 활용 센스가 돋보였는데

▲ 초반에 경기를 시작할 때는 세팅이 잘 안 맞았는데, 1세트를 하는 도중 손에 서서히 익더라. 솔직히 반신반의 했는데, 1세트를 이기고 나서는 승리를 예감했다. 포자 촉수를 건설한 것은 센스라기 보다 부대 지정이 잘못 돼있어서 그랬던 것인데, 운이 좋았다(웃음).



- 두 번째 경기에서는 바퀴, 히드라 위주 병력으로 상대를 제압했다

▲ 상대의 세 번째 멀티를 확인한 뒤 내가 불리한 것 같아 타이밍을 잡아야겠다고 생각했고, 마침 좋은 타이밍을 잡았다. 연습 때 많이 나왔던 상황이라 다행이었다.



- 연습 때 많이 나왔던 상황이라고 했는데, 특별히 도움을 준 사람들이 있나

▲ 연습을 도와준 분들의 이름을 적어왔다(웃음). 고병재, 최경민, 이인수, 송병학, 배철호, 이동녕, 최진솔, 정방민, 정창현, 전영준, 한병훈 선수가 도와줬다. 그리고 이건 꼭 하고 싶었던 말인데, 엊그제 지스타에서 박상익 선수가 했던 경기를 보기 전에는 여유롭게 준비했었는데 한준 선수와의 경기를 보니 내 생각과 완전 다른 플레이를 하셔서 당황했다. 그래서 갑자기 생각할 것이 많아진 상황에서 연습을 하다 보니까 원하는 내용이 안 나와 본의 아니게 투정을 부렸던 것 같다. 다들 이해해 주신 것 같긴 하지만, 상대에겐 스트레스가 됐을 것 같아서 지금 이 자리에서 사과하고 싶다.



- 경기 승리 후 세리머니도 하던데

▲ 지난 시즌 송병학 선수가 따이이 선수와 대결했을 때 준비했던 세리머니인데, 그때 못 해서 내가 대신 해줬다.



- 이번 대회에 임하는 목표는

▲ 목표는 예선 때 이야기 했던 것과 같이 내 아이디처럼 ‘황금’이 되고 싶고, 가능한 한 더 전진하고 싶다.



- 다음 상대는 윤성훈, 또는 박현우인데

▲ 프로토스전을 싫어해서 윤성훈 선수가 올라오면 편하게 경기할 수 있을 것 같다. 프로토스전에 약한 것은 스타1 때부터 이어진 나만의 징크스 같은 것이다.



- 맵 제거가 이번 시즌부터 불가해졌는데, 어떻게 생각하는지

▲ 내가 이길 운명이면 맵은 알아서 잘 나올 것이라고 생각한다(웃음).



- 본선에 임하는 목표나 각오는 무엇인가

▲ 만나는 상대는 무조건 다 이기고 싶다. 결승전까지 가는 것이 목표다.



- 더 하고 싶은 말이 있다면

▲ 오늘 경기장에 와주신 아버지께 감사드린다. GoldenfOu, 'I want to thank my dad for coming to watch me play.'GoldenfOu has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating the coach and a representative player of oGs, oGsTheWinD.A. I didn't expect to win against such a strong player, but I'm happy that I won.A. When I wasn't very good at ZvZ, I learned by watching his VOD's. I was intimidated to play against such a player.A. When I started playing, the setting wasn't very good, but my hands warmed up during the game. I was doubtful at the start, but I became confident after I took the first set. Building spore crawlers wasn't from my sense, but rather from a mistake while hotkeying. I was lucky (laughs).A. After I saw his third expansion, I was looking for a timing attack since I was behind. I got a good timing, and I was relieved that I was familiar with that particular timing from practice.A. I wrote down the peoples' names that helped me (laughs). GuMihofOu, Choi Kyung-Min, Lee In-Soo, TeriousfOu, Bae Chul-Ho, LeenockfOu, RainfOu, Jung Bang-Min, Jung Chang-Hyun, Jun Young-Joon, Han Byung-Hoon helped me. Also, I wanted to say that I was confident before watching oGsTheWinD play in the G-Star events, but I was shocked to see him play a completely different style against KyrixZenith. I tried to adjust my practice according to a variety of play styles and I was stressed out. I think they understood me, but I wanted to say sorry if it became stressful for my practice partners.A. It was the ceremony TeriousfOu prepared against Loner, but I did it for him since he didn't get to do it himself.A. Like I said before, I want to become the 'gold' of this tournament and move on forward.A. I don't like to play against protoss, so I hope Rache advances. The reason I'm weak against protoss is like a jinx carried on from my SCBW days.A. If I was meant to win, I'm sure the maps will come out in my favour (laughs).A. I want to win against everyone that I face. I want to reach the final.A. I want to thank my dad for coming to watch me play.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

IMNesTea (Z)FnaticSen (Z)oGskkOma (T)MakaPrime (T)GoldenfOu (Z)



Day 2

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ST_Squirtle has successfully advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Rache 2:0.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. This is my first time playing in an individual league like this, so I was worried, but I'm glad that I won rather easily.



Q. Do you think that the games ended rather easily?

A. I think so. The games went as I pictured just like in practice.



Q. Did you think that your opponent was nervous throughout the games?

A. I definitely felt that he was nervous. When I realized he was playing that way, I thought I could win.



Q. You played in the afternoon, was that hard to adjust to?

A. My hands weren't perfectly warmed up, so I had some trouble.



Q. There aren't many protosses in the tournament, do you think you can do well?

A. If I say that I'm confident and get knocked out, it will be horrible so I won't say that at the moment (laughs). I will express confidence once I achieve some good results.



Q. You must be pressured due to not being able to thumb down a map.

A. It's a huge pressure. I personally dislike Blistering Sands and Delta Quadrant, because those maps are huge with lots of areas where I can be attacked from.



Q. You will face off against GoldenfOu, are you confident?

A. I can't say that I'm confident since he plays zerg (laughs). Oh, I looked at my own interview after I qualified, and it made me sound like I was confident against terrans and zergs. I only said I want to play against terrans and zergs, because I don't want to play against a protoss, but it made me look like I was fearless (laughs). I just didn't want to face a protoss.



Q. The schedule runs very fast, how do you plan on practicing?

A. I'm glad to have good zergs like ST_Steak and ST_RandomKing in my team. Since the maps are random, I think the matches will be based on basic strategies and common senses.



Q. Did you watch your teammate ST_Rainbow participate in the G-Star All-Star event matches?

A. I was jealous during the times I watched his games. I was more jealous, because my hometown is Pusan. I want to get famous quickly and play in those matches in my hometown.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank those who practiced with me, especially SmileWeRRa, ST_Fancy, NsPJjakji and TSL_Clide. Startale fighting (laughs).



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 박현우와의 일문일답.



- 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 이런 식의 개인리그는 처음 경험하는 것이라서 걱정했는데, 생각 보다 손 쉽게 이겨서 기분이 좋다.



- 예상 보다 경기가 쉽게 끝난 것 같지는 않은지

▲ 그런 편인 것 같다. 거의 내가 연습 때 생각했던 그림 대로 경기가 풀린 것 같다.



- 경기를 하는 동안 상대가 긴장한 것이 느껴졌는지

▲ 게임을 하는 동안 그런 것이 많이 느껴졌다. 상대가 긴장했다는 것을 느끼면서 내가 이길 수 있겠구나 싶었다.



- 낮 경기였는데 적응이 힘들지는 않았나

▲ 조금 손이 덜 풀려서 불편하기는 했다.



- 몇 안 되는 프로토스인데, 성적을 잘 낼 자신이 있나

▲ 자신이 있다고 말했다가 떨어지면 좀 그럴 것 같아서 지금은 그렇게 말 못 하겠다(웃음). 성적을 좀 더 내고 나서 자신감을 나타내겠다.



- 이번 시즌부터 맵 제거가 사라져 압박일 것 같다

▲ 그건 진짜 큰 압박으로 다가온다. 개인적으로 나는 맵이 너무 넓어서 공격 받을 곳이 많기 때문에 폭염사막, 델타사분면을 싫어한다.



- 32강에서는 조명환과 대결하는데, 자신 있는지

▲ 상대가 저그라서 자신 있다고는 말 못하겠다(웃음). 아, 그리고 예선을 뚫은 뒤 했던 인터뷰를 보니까 테란전과 저그전이 자신 있다는 식으로 나갔더라. 나는 프로토스전을 싫어해서 테란이나 저그가 그나마 낫다고 한건데, 당당한 것처럼 나와서 당황했다(웃음). 나는 같은 프로토스를 만나기 싫었을 뿐이다.



- 일정이 급하게 진행되는데, 연습은 어떻게 할 생각인가

▲ 팀에 (박)성준이 형, (신)정민이 형 처럼 좋은 저그들이 많아서 다행이다. 맵이 랜덤이다 보니까 특별한 전략을 짜기 보다는 기본기나 센스 싸움이 될 것으로 예상한다.



- 얼마 전 같은 팀 김성제가 출전한 지스타 올스타전을 지켜봤는지

▲ 경기들을 보면서 내심 부러웠다. 내가 부산 출신이기 때문에 더 부러웠다. 나도 얼른 유명해져 고향에서 그런 초청 경기를 해보고 싶다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 연습을 도와준 분들께 감사하다. (박)준용이, (최)지성이 형, 정지훈, 그리고 TSL 한규종 선수에게 고맙다. 스타테일 파이팅(웃음). ST_Squirtle, 'I feel pressured since I can't thumb down a map anymore.'ST_Squirtle has successfully advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Rache 2:0.A. This is my first time playing in an individual league like this, so I was worried, but I'm glad that I won rather easily.A. I think so. The games went as I pictured just like in practice.A. I definitely felt that he was nervous. When I realized he was playing that way, I thought I could win.A. My hands weren't perfectly warmed up, so I had some trouble.A. If I say that I'm confident and get knocked out, it will be horrible so I won't say that at the moment (laughs). I will express confidence once I achieve some good results.A. It's a huge pressure. I personally dislike Blistering Sands and Delta Quadrant, because those maps are huge with lots of areas where I can be attacked from.A. I can't say that I'm confident since he plays zerg (laughs). Oh, I looked at my own interview after I qualified, and it made me sound like I was confident against terrans and zergs. I only said I want to play against terrans and zergs, because I don't want to play against a protoss, but it made me look like I was fearless (laughs). I just didn't want to face a protoss.A. I'm glad to have good zergs like ST_Steak and ST_RandomKing in my team. Since the maps are random, I think the matches will be based on basic strategies and common senses.A. I was jealous during the times I watched his games. I was more jealous, because my hometown is Pusan. I want to get famous quickly and play in those matches in my hometown.A. I want to thank those who practiced with me, especially SmileWeRRa, ST_Fancy, NsPJjakji and TSL_Clide. Startale fighting (laughs).Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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TSL_Rain has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating DreamizErZenith in the round of 64.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32, 2 seasons in a row?

A. I'm not as happy as the first time I advanced, but I'm still glad that I did. Last season was my first time, and since I got used to the atmosphere and now have higher goals, I'm not as happy.



Q. How were the games today?

A. Everything went as I expected except for a drone scouting my base in the first set.



Q. You pulled off an early rush in the first set.

A. I prepared for the management game just in case it was reflected. I just wanted to pressure with marines, but I was rather surprised that the game ended at that point.



Q. Do you practice microing marines separately?

A. I don't practice it on its own, but it got better as I prepared. I was motivated after seeing MarineKingPrime play. I want to become the next marine king (laughs).



Q. Why did you only produce marines and medivacs?

A. I thought that I would be advantageous if the zerg didn't take a third expansion and if we exchanged small amounts of armies. I learned that after watching MarineKingPrime play.



Q. You got a new uniform.

A. It's comfortable, I like it (laughs).



Q. Who do you want to face in the round of 32, LiberoPrime or NEXGenius?

A. I want to play against LiberoPrime. I played against NEXGenius once, and he was very strong. If NEXGenius advances, I'll have to practice extra hard, so I hope LiberoPrime advances instead. If NEXGenius does advance, it will be hard, but I'll try my best to win.



Q. Is your goal still to reach the round of 4?

A. I want to get to the final now. I need to set a higher goal now that I got here.



Q. After you qualified, your statement 'kimchi man, tuna man' became an issue.

A. That interview wasn't related to EGIdrA at all. It was an inside joke between me and a user named 'Sound', and I was shocked to see the replies. I didn't mean to diss EGIdrA by any means.



Q. Any comments?

A. I hope our clan ProS gets big, and I want to say that the new keyboard provided by Sky Digital is really nice.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 박서용과의 일문일답.



- 두 시즌 연속 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 처음 올라갔을 때 보다 기쁘지는 않은데, 그래도 올라가서 좋다. 그 때는 처음이기도 했고, 이제는 조금 적응도 돼서 목표도 더 높아졌기 때문에 기쁨이 덜 하다.



- 오늘 경기는 대체로 어땠나

▲ 첫 경기 때 일벌레가 정찰을 왔던 것만 제외하면 모두 내 생각대로 풀렸다.



- 1세트 때 초반 러시도 감행했는데

▲ 막혀서 불리해지더라도 운영이 되도록 준비해왔다. 해병으로 압박만 하려고 했는데, 끝나버려서 나도 조금 당황했다.



- 해병 컨트롤은 따로 연습하는 것인지

▲ 따로 연습은 안 하는데, 경기 준비를 하다 보니까 좋아진 것 같다. 해병왕 이정훈 선수의 플레이를 보며 느낀 것이 있다. 나는 해병왕의 자리를 노리고 있다(웃음).



- 왜 해병과 의료선만 생산했나

▲ 저그가 세 번째 멀티를 가져가지 못 하게 하고 소모전을 하면 테란이 유리할 것이라고 생각했다. 그것도 이정훈 선수의 경기를 보고 영감을 받은 것이다.



- 새 유니폼으로 갈아 입었는데

▲ 편하고 마음에 든다(웃음).



- 32강에서는 김태인과 정민수 중 누구와 붙고 싶나

▲ 김태인 선수와 하고 싶다. 정민수 선수와 경기를 해봤는데, 정말 잘 하시더라. 정민수 선수가 올라오면 연습을 훨씬 열심히 해야 할 것 같아서 김태인 선수가 올라오시기를 바란다. 정민수 선수가 올라오면 어려울 것 같기는 한데, 최선을 다해 이기도록 하겠다.



- 이제는 어느 정도 적응도 됐는지

▲ 부스에서 게임을 많이 해보니까 처음 보다 긴장도 덜 하고 어느 정도 적응이 된 것 같다.



- 목표는 예선 때와 같이 4강인가

▲ 이제는 결승에 가고 싶다. 64강에 올라왔으니 목표를 한 단계 올려 잡아야겠다.



- 지난 번 예선 통과 후 ‘김치맨, 참치맨’ 인터뷰가 화제가 됐었는데

▲ 그 인터뷰는 그렉 필즈 선수와 관련 된 것이 아니었다. ‘사운드’라는 아이디를 사용하는 분과 누가 본선에 올라가든 그 단어를 이야기하기로 약속했던 것인데, 댓글을 보고 당황스러웠다. 그렉필즈 선수를 비하할 뜻은 전혀 없었다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말이 있다면

▲ 우리 ProS 클랜도 번창 했으면 좋겠고, 스카이 디지털에서 지원해준 키보드가 정말 마음에 든다고 전하고 싶다. TSL_Rain, ''Kimchi man, tuna man', EGIdrA doesn't have anything to do with this.'TSL_Rain has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating DreamizErZenith in the round of 64.A. I'm not as happy as the first time I advanced, but I'm still glad that I did. Last season was my first time, and since I got used to the atmosphere and now have higher goals, I'm not as happy.A. Everything went as I expected except for a drone scouting my base in the first set.A. I prepared for the management game just in case it was reflected. I just wanted to pressure with marines, but I was rather surprised that the game ended at that point.A. I don't practice it on its own, but it got better as I prepared. I was motivated after seeing MarineKingPrime play. I want to become the next marine king (laughs).A. I thought that I would be advantageous if the zerg didn't take a third expansion and if we exchanged small amounts of armies. I learned that after watching MarineKingPrime play.A. It's comfortable, I like it (laughs).A. I want to play against LiberoPrime. I played against NEXGenius once, and he was very strong. If NEXGenius advances, I'll have to practice extra hard, so I hope LiberoPrime advances instead. If NEXGenius does advance, it will be hard, but I'll try my best to win.A. I want to get to the final now. I need to set a higher goal now that I got here.A. That interview wasn't related to EGIdrA at all. It was an inside joke between me and a user named 'Sound', and I was shocked to see the replies. I didn't mean to diss EGIdrA by any means.A. I hope our clan ProS gets big, and I want to say that the new keyboard provided by Sky Digital is really nice.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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NsPGenius has swept 'bandit' LiberoPrime 2:0 and advanced to the round of 32.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32 cleanly?

A. Even though it's the round of 64, I've been having difficulty dealing with the increased skill level, but I'm happy to advance.



Q. How well did you know about your opponent?

A. I knew that he was an ex-WC3 player, but since this is SC2, I didn't really care. I expected that he would be good with all-in strategies, and it's a build I often lose to during practice. However, I thought that I could win if I prepared accordingly.



Q. It was dangerous when he pushed up your ramp.

A. I thought I could win when I engaged, but I was worried after such a big loss. I'm relieved that I won.



Q. You used dark templars in set 2.

A. I saw he was preparing for thors, and knew that he wouldn't have enough gas for a raven, so I decided to go for dark templars.



Q. Are you nervous that there are so few protosses in the tournament?

A. I'm not necessarily nervous, I'm just trying to play comfortably. I want to advance far, but I think it'll be hard to hope for many things.



Q. Are you not greedy about winning this season?

A. My goal is to win, but I'm worried that I might have to play against the player I approve of the most, ST_Squirtle, in the round of 16. I'm disappointed that we might have to fight another bloody merciless mirror match-up like last season.



Q. You seem to have switched up your standard play.

A. People kept adjusting to my normal play, so I switched it up a little. I was knocked out in the round of 64 in season 1, but my win rate has gone up significantly since then.



Q. Your next opponent is TSL_Rain.

A. Since he doesn't play zerg, I think I can win.



Q. You were wearing a Blizzard t-shirt today, did you change teams?

A. There is no special reason, but I'm out of ZeNEX now, so I am without a team. There is a team I want to go to, but it's hard to say to the public at this point.



Q. How do you explain the NsP in your ID?

A. The clan master of NsP took care of me a lot in my SCBW days, so I ended up joining. It is not an official team at the moment.



Q. Isn't it hard to practice without a team?

A. Ladder is enough practice for me.



Q. I heard that you played against SlayerS_BoxeR a lot on ladder recently, how was it?

A. He is very good against protoss. Against zergs, you already saw... (laughs). However, against protoss, he can play both the management game and the strategical game. He just needs to refine his TvZ a little bit.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 23일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 경기에서 ‘지니어스’ 정민수가 ‘산적’ 김태인(무소속)에게 2:0 완승을 거두며 32강에 안착했다.



다음은 정민수와의 일문일답.



- 깔끔하게 승리하며 32강에 오른 소감은

▲ 64강인데도 전 시즌 보다 난이도가 높아져서 어려움을 많이 느꼈는데, 이렇게 이기게 돼서 기분이 좋다.



- 상대에 대해 어느 정도 알고 있었나

▲ 상대가 워3 선수 출신이라는 것은 알고 있었지만, 이건 스타2이기 때문에 신경 쓰지 않았다. 또 올인 전략에 강하신 것 같고 실제로 연습 때도 자주 지는 빌드이기는 한데, 최대한 맞춤으로 빌드를 준비해와서 충분히 이길 수 있을 것이라고 생각했다.



- 상대가 밀고 올라올 때 위기도 있었다

▲ 싸울 때는 이길 수 있을 줄 알았는데, 대패 하고 나서 걱정했다. 이겨서 다행이다.



- 2세트에서는 암흑 기사를 준비했는데

▲ 상대가 토르를 준비하는 것을 봤고, 가스가 모자라 밤까마귀를 뽑기 어려울 것 같아서 암흑 기사를 생산했던 것이다.



- 본선에 오른 몇 안 되는 프로토스라 부담이 되지는 않나

▲ 부담감은 없고, 지더라도 편하게 경기하려고 한다. 높이 올라가고 싶기는 한데, 많은 것을 바라기는 어려울 것 같다.



- 이번 시즌에는 우승에 대한 욕심은 없는 것인지

▲ 목표가 우승이기는 한데, 일단 16강에서 내가 가장 인정하는 박현우 선수와 붙게 될 것 같아서 걱정이 크다. 지난 시즌처럼 또 낮은 곳에서 피 터지는 동족전을 펼칠 것 같아 아쉽다.



- 본인만의 정석적인 스타일을 바꾼 것 같은데

▲ 사람들이 나를 상대로 자꾸 맞춤 빌드를 준비해서 변화를 줘봤다. 시즌1 때는 64강에서 떨어졌었는데, 그 때에 비하면 확실히 승률도 나아진 것 같다.



- 다음 상대는 테란 박서용이다

▲ 저그 보다는 좋기 때문에 충분히 이길 수 있다고 생각한다.



- 오늘 블리자드 티셔츠를 입고 경기했는데, 소속이 바뀐 것인지

▲ 특별한 이유는 없지만 ZeNEX에서는 나와서 현재 무소속이다. 가고 싶은 팀은 있지만 아직 말하기 곤란하다.



- 아이디에 포함된 엔에스피에 대해 설명한다면

▲ 스타1 때 나를 많이 챙겨줬던 마스터 형이 엔에스피 클랜에 있어서 가입하게 됐다. 아직 팀은 아니다.



- 소속팀이 없어져 연습하기 힘들지는 않은가

▲ 래더에서 하는 것만으로도 연습은 충분하다.



- 최근 래더에서 임요환과 자주 만났다고 하던데, 경기 해보니 어떤지

▲ 임요환 선수가 프로토스전은 정말 잘 하시더라. 저그전은 모두 보시다시피…(웃음) 하지만 프로토스전에서는 운영이며 전략이며 모두 다 잘 하시는 것 같다. 저그전만 조금 더 다듬으면 될 것 같다. NsPGenius, 'Ladder is enough practice.'NsPGenius has swept 'bandit' LiberoPrime 2:0 and advanced to the round of 32.A. Even though it's the round of 64, I've been having difficulty dealing with the increased skill level, but I'm happy to advance.A. I knew that he was an ex-WC3 player, but since this is SC2, I didn't really care. I expected that he would be good with all-in strategies, and it's a build I often lose to during practice. However, I thought that I could win if I prepared accordingly.A. I thought I could win when I engaged, but I was worried after such a big loss. I'm relieved that I won.A. I saw he was preparing for thors, and knew that he wouldn't have enough gas for a raven, so I decided to go for dark templars.A. I'm not necessarily nervous, I'm just trying to play comfortably. I want to advance far, but I think it'll be hard to hope for many things.A. My goal is to win, but I'm worried that I might have to play against the player I approve of the most, ST_Squirtle, in the round of 16. I'm disappointed that we might have to fight another bloody merciless mirror match-up like last season.A. People kept adjusting to my normal play, so I switched it up a little. I was knocked out in the round of 64 in season 1, but my win rate has gone up significantly since then.A. Since he doesn't play zerg, I think I can win.A. There is no special reason, but I'm out of ZeNEX now, so I am without a team. There is a team I want to go to, but it's hard to say to the public at this point.A. The clan master of NsP took care of me a lot in my SCBW days, so I ended up joining. It is not an official team at the moment.A. Ladder is enough practice for me.A. He is very good against protoss. Against zergs, you already saw... (laughs). However, against protoss, he can play both the management game and the strategical game. He just needs to refine his TvZ a little bit.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

NewDawn (Z)

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NewDawn has defeated season 1's runner-up ST_Rainbow and advanced to the round of 32.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32 in your first season?

A. I gained a lot by qualifying this season. Last time, I said I wanted to give people an image that 'this player is scary', and ST_Rainbow was the perfect opponent. My friend Kim Kwan-Sik told me to do well, and I think he'll be happy to hear this news. I also did a proxy hatchery, I want to turn that honour to FlintZenith.



Q. Your opponent was season 1's runner-up ST_Rainbow, were you nervous?

A. Honestly, I was so nervous that I had to keep warming up even after I finished setting up.



Q. Your defense was very good, do you usually defend well?

A. I feel that it's easy to play against those types of terran styles. I'm usually weak to tweaked builds.



Q. You used banelings very effectively.

A. When I wasn't very good at ZvT, roaches were the reason, but after switching my main composition to mutalisk, zergling and baneling, I've been doing well.



Q. Your ID is the name of an art academy, is there a special relationship?

A. I saw the academy shuttle bus on my way home, and I thought the name was cool so I chose to name myself after it.



Q. Do you plan on joining a team?

A. I'm very sensitive to that question. I want to think about it more carefully, but I can't make a decision. I've been hearing that a couple teams are wanting to recruit me, and there are few teams that I want to go to. I'm still not sure which team would fit me the most, so I'm still in the process of making a decision.



Q. Your next match is against BitByBitPrime or Liquid'HayprO.

A. I'm not confident against either. I played against Liquid'HayprO a few times on ladder, the win rate is decent, but I'm still worried.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. I want to win. I don't think I can do it, but I need to. I can't tell you why though.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank my teacher who is just as happy as I am about the things that I do. I also want to thank the people who helped practice as well as those who showed up to support me.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 정승일과의 일문일답.



- 첫 진출 만에 32강에 오른 소감은

▲ 이번에 진출해서 얻은 것이 많다. 지난 번 인터뷰에서도 우승은 못 하더라도 ‘저 선수는 무섭다’는 이미지를 심어주고 싶다고 했는데, 김성제 선수가 그 제물로 딱이었던 것 같다. 그리고 지금 훈련소에 가 있는 (김)관식이 형이 잘 하고 있으라고 했는데, 이 소식을 알면 좋아하실 것 같다. 그리고 1세트 때 마패를 했는데, 마패의 영광을 (김)병준이 형에게 돌리겠다.



- 상대가 시즌1 준우승자 김성제였는데, 긴장되지 않았나

▲ 솔직히 정말 많이 긴장 됐고, 세팅도 다 끝났는데 계속 손을 풀고 있을 만큼 떨렸다.



- 방어가 좋던데, 평소에도 잘 대처하는 편인가

▲ 내가 그런 스타일의 테란을 상대하기 쉽다고 느낀다. 오히려 빌드를 비트는 플레이에 약한 편이다.



- 오늘 맹독충을 적극 활용하던데

▲ 테란전을 잘 못하던 시절에 그 패배의 주역이 바퀴였는데, 그 뒤로 뮤탈-저글링-맹독충으로 조합을 바꾸고 나니까 성적이 좋아진 것 같다.



- 아이디가 현재 운영 중인 미술 학원 이름인데, 특별한 관계가 있나

▲ 집에 가는 길에 학원 버스가 지나가는 것을 봤는데, 이름이 멋있는 것 같아서 골랐다.



- 소속팀을 구할 생각은 없는지

▲ 그 질문이 가장 민감하다. 생각을 조금 더 신중하게 오래하고 싶은데, 결정을 못 하겠다. 여기저기서 나를 필요로 한다는 소문들은 듣고 있고, 마음 속으로 어느 정도 가고 싶다고 정한 팀은 있다. 그런데 정말 나와 잘 맞는 팀일지 몰라서 아직은 고민 중이다.



- 다음 경기는 김남규와 후세인 중 한 명과의 대결인데

▲ 둘 다 자신이 없다. 후세인 선수와는 래더에서 몇 번 해봤는데, 승률은 좋았지만 여전히 불안하다.



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표는

▲ 우승이다. 자신은 없지만 꼭 우승해야 한다. 이유는 말 할 수는 없다.



- 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 내 기쁨을 자기 일처럼 기뻐해주시는 담임 선생님께 감사드린다. 그리고 연습을 도와준 모든 분들께도 감사하고, 오늘 응원와준 형들에게도 고맙다. NewDawn, 'I'm still thinking about joining a team.'NewDawn has defeated season 1's runner-up ST_Rainbow and advanced to the round of 32.A. I gained a lot by qualifying this season. Last time, I said I wanted to give people an image that 'this player is scary', and ST_Rainbow was the perfect opponent. My friend Kim Kwan-Sik told me to do well, and I think he'll be happy to hear this news. I also did a proxy hatchery, I want to turn that honour to FlintZenith.A. Honestly, I was so nervous that I had to keep warming up even after I finished setting up.A. I feel that it's easy to play against those types of terran styles. I'm usually weak to tweaked builds.A. When I wasn't very good at ZvT, roaches were the reason, but after switching my main composition to mutalisk, zergling and baneling, I've been doing well.A. I saw the academy shuttle bus on my way home, and I thought the name was cool so I chose to name myself after it.A. I'm very sensitive to that question. I want to think about it more carefully, but I can't make a decision. I've been hearing that a couple teams are wanting to recruit me, and there are few teams that I want to go to. I'm still not sure which team would fit me the most, so I'm still in the process of making a decision.A. I'm not confident against either. I played against Liquid'HayprO a few times on ladder, the win rate is decent, but I'm still worried.A. I want to win. I don't think I can do it, but I need to. I can't tell you why though.A. I want to thank my teacher who is just as happy as I am about the things that I do. I also want to thank the people who helped practice as well as those who showed up to support me.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

BitByBitPrime (T)

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BitByBitPrime has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Swedish zerg player Liquid'HayprO.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. It feels numb and unreal, just like when I qualified. My determination to try harder in the round of 32 just got bigger.



Q. You played against a foreigner zerg player, how was it?

A. I'm not too sure, he was just a standard zerg player.



Q. In the first set, your cheese rush avoiding his sight of vision was very good.

A. I felt that I could move out with my scv's after killing the zerglings in the middle of the map even if he decided to control the Xel'Naga tower. Since my marines had map control, I could sneak in the scv's.



Q. In the second set, your tricky build with a banshee was good.

A. It was a strategy designed for Scrap Station. I saw that many players used banshees on this map and tried to do a tricky build. It worked just like I expected.



Q. I heard that you joined the Prime team.

A. I'm practicing in the Prime team house. I've been receiving a lot of help especially by watching MakaPrime's games. There are many players with good standard plays to learn from, so my play has improved a lot.



Q. What is your goal for this season?

A. My goal is to get Code S. I think it's possible if I prepare well.



Q. Your next opponent is NewDawn, who just defeated ST_Rainbow.

A. I think I can do it if I prepare correctly. I believe that I can win even though he is a strong opponent.



Q. Any comments?

A. I joined the team last Saturday and I've been adjusting very well thanks to coach Park Weh-Sik, Lee Joong-Hun and others. I want to thank them.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 김남규와의 일문일답



- 32강에 진출한 소감

▲ 예선에서 본선에 올라왔을 때처럼 얼떨떨하고 실감이 안 난다. 32강에서 더 열심히 해야 한다는 각오가 커졌다.



- 외국 저그와 경기했는데 느낌이 어떤가

▲ 다른 건 잘 모르겠다. 그냥 평범한 스타일의 저그였던 것 같다.



- 1세트에서 상대의 시선을 피해 들어간 치즈 러시가 좋았다.

▲ 상대 저글링이 감시탑을 장악하기 위해 오더라도 마린이 중앙에 있었기 때문에 저글링을 제거한 뒤 움직이면 됐기 때문에 건설로봇의 움직임을 들키지 않을 수 있다고 생각했다.



- 2세트에서 벤시 속임수가 좋았던 것 같다.

▲ 고철처리장이라서 사용한 전략이다. 다른 선수들이 이 맵에서 벤시를 많이 사용하는 것을 보고 한번 속임수를 쓴 것이다. 생각대로 잘 통한 것 같다.



- 프라임 팀에 들어간 것으로 알고 있다.

▲ 지금 프라임 숙소에서 연습하고 있다. 팀 합숙을 하면서 팀원들에게 도움을 많이 받고 있다. 곽한얼 선수의 플레이를 보면서 특히 많이 배우고 있다. 정석적인 운영이 강한 선수들이 많아서 경기력이 많이 좋아졌다.



- 이번 시즌 목표는

▲ 코드S가 목표다. 잘 준비하면 충분히 가능하다고 생각한다.



- 상대가 김성제를 꺾은 정승일이다.

▲ 준비를 잘 하면 할만하다고 생각한다. 상대가 잘하지만 준비를 충분히 한다면 승리할 수 있을 거라고 믿는다.



- 끝으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 지난 주 토요일에 숙소에 합류해서 아직 많이 어색한데 박외식 감독님과 이중헌 선수 등 많은 팀원들이 친절하게 대해줘서 잘 적응하고 있다. 정말 고맙다는 말을 전하고 싶다. BitByBitPrime, 'I should do well in the round of 32 if I practice well.'BitByBitPrime has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating Swedish zerg player Liquid'HayprO.A. It feels numb and unreal, just like when I qualified. My determination to try harder in the round of 32 just got bigger.A. I'm not too sure, he was just a standard zerg player.A. I felt that I could move out with my scv's after killing the zerglings in the middle of the map even if he decided to control the Xel'Naga tower. Since my marines had map control, I could sneak in the scv's.A. It was a strategy designed for Scrap Station. I saw that many players used banshees on this map and tried to do a tricky build. It worked just like I expected.A. I'm practicing in the Prime team house. I've been receiving a lot of help especially by watching MakaPrime's games. There are many players with good standard plays to learn from, so my play has improved a lot.A. My goal is to get Code S. I think it's possible if I prepare well.A. I think I can do it if I prepare correctly. I believe that I can win even though he is a strong opponent.A. I joined the team last Saturday and I've been adjusting very well thanks to coach Park Weh-Sik, Lee Joong-Hun and others. I want to thank them.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

TSL_FruitDealer (Z)

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TSL_FruitDealer has safely landed a spot in the round of 32 by defeating Tosyad 2:0



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I played him in the past and thought that 'even though we started playing at the same time, I must be ahead since I practiced more.' I suddenly thought that everything I worked for could be spoiled and was motivated to try harder when I was playing against this specific player.



Q. Did you think that because you were knocked out so early in season 2?

A. Maybe, but I think the early exit in season 2 can be valuable lesson if I do well in the future.



Q. You played a ZvZ, how did you practice?

A. I think that it's unnecessary to practice mirror match-ups. It's still important, but I'm less nervous that not everything is dependent on pure micro. I'm not particularly good at micro, and today was a lucky day, all of my drones could have easily died.



Q. Do you usually skip practicing ZvZ?

A. I rarely play ZvZ's. If I meet a zerg on ladder, I either 6 pool or leave the game. It helps me more when I study the current trends after watching others play. I'm confident in ZvZ, so it doesn't bother me that much that there are so many zergs this season. I'm also confident that I won't lose a psychological battle.



Q. You started off with a disadvantage in set 2.

A. I didn't know that he was doing a 8 pool, but I thought that I won after seeing his zerglings run to my base. I was originally going to 8, 9 or 10 pool myself, but people around me discouraged me from doing so saying that it has a low win rate. I confirmed my victory after he made some banelings.



Q. Unlike the time you won in season 1, there are many strong zergs.

A. I don't have any special thoughts. If you watch carefully, they all have different styles and they all play well. It looks like they're doing well, because they're good, but it also looks like zerg is slightly overpowered and possibly very overpowered (laughs). However, I don't know how things will go in the tournament.



Q. You will face off against either sCfOu or FOX_Bless.

A. It's very comforting. Recently, I've been slumping in ZvT, and I'm relieved that I can focus on practicing ZvT while putting everything aside.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. At first, it was to get to the round of 8. After getting knocked out from the event matches in Pusan, I had a bet while drinking with a friend, I might have to reach the final if I want to win that bet (laughs).



Q. How is the atmosphere in the TSL team?

A. Everyone that didn't qualify are all bright, so the atmosphere is alright. TSL_Rain and TSL_GuineaPig have advanced to the main event, but they haven't changed (laughs). I'm worried that it might get depressing if both of them drop out suddenly, but as of now, it's very good.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank the coach for taking in all my complaints and taking good care of me, he might have been disappointed that I never mentioned him in my interviews. I hope we all do well even if we have to suffer through a little together. He might look weak, but he has been very supportive (laughs). I'm thankful that he is so nice.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 김원기와의 일문일답.



- 32강에 진출한 소감은

▲ 예전에 한번 붙어본 적 있는 분과의 대결이라 경기를 앞두고 ‘게임을 같이 시작했던 사람이지만 내가 연습을 더 많이 해서 한 발짝 위에 있다’는 생각이 들었다. 이 상태에서 조금만 나태하게 지내도 지금까지 노력한게 물거품이 될 수 있겠다는 생각이 문득 들었고, 이 선수와 붙게 돼 더 열심히 해야겠다는 느낌을 받았다.



- 시즌2 때의 조기 탈락 때문에 그런 생각을 한 것인지

▲ 그런 것도 같다. 하지만 시즌2 때의 조기 탈락은 앞으로 더 잘 하면 약이 될 수도 있는 경험인 것 같다.



- 저저전이었는데, 연습은 어떻게 했나

▲ 동족전은 원래 연습할 필요가 없다고 생각한다. 물론 다 중요하기는 하지만, 스타1 때의 저저전처럼 컨트롤에만 의존할 필요는 없는 것 같아서 부담이 덜 하다. 나는 원래 컨트롤과가 아니기도 하고, 오늘도 운이 안 좋았으면 일벌레가 다 죽었을 텐데 운이 좋았다.



- 평소에도 저저전 연습은 잘 하지 않는 편인가

▲ 저저전은 거의 안 한다. 래더에서 저그를 만나도 6못을 하든가, 그냥 나가 버린다. 다른 사람들의 저저전을 보면서 추세를 파악하는게 훨씬 더 도움이 된다. 저저전은 자신 있어서 이번 시즌에 저그가 많다고 해도 신경 쓰이지 않는다. 심리전에서는 안 질 자신 있다.



- 2세트에서는 빌드가 갈려 불리하게 시작했는데

▲ 상대가 8못이라는 것을 몰랐지만, 상대 저글링이 오는 것을 보고 이겼다고 생각했다. 원래는 내가 8, 9, 10못을 하려고 했는데 주변에서 승률이 안 좋다고 하길래 시도하지 않았다. 상대가 맹독충을 생산해 확실히 이길 수 있었다.



- 본인이 우승할 당시와 다르게 강한 저그들이 많아졌다

▲ 별 다른 생각은 없다. 지켜보면 스타일은 조금씩 다른데 모두 다 잘 한다. 그냥 그 선수들이 잘 하기 때문에 저그가 잘 하는 것 같이 보이지만, 저그가 살짝 강한 것 같기도 하면서도 완전히 강한지는 잘 모르겠다(웃음). 하지만 대회에서만큼은 어떻게 될지 모르는 것 같다.



- 다음 상대로는 김승철과 박준 중 한 명을 만난다

▲ 마음이 정말 편하다. 내가 요즘 테란전을 정말 못 하는데, 다른 것에 신경 쓸 일 없이 테란전만 연습하면 되기 때문에 오히려 다행이라고 생각한다.



- 이번 시즌 목표는 무엇인지

▲ 처음 목표는 8강으로 잡았었다. 부산에서 있던 이벤트전에서 탈락한 뒤 친구와 술을 먹고 내기를 했는데, 그 친구에게 내기를 지지 않으려면 결승에 가야 될 것도 같다(웃음).



- 최근 TSL 팀 분위기는 어떤가

▲ 예선에서 떨어진 친구들도 다 밝아서 분위기는 괜찮다. (박)서용이나 (김)현태도 본선에 올라갔지만 예전과 비슷하다(웃음). 둘 다 갑자기 떨어지면 분위기가 나빠질까봐 걱정은 되지만, 지금은 분위기가 매우 좋다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 한 번도 이야기 안 해서 섭섭해 하실 수도 있겠다고 생각했는데, 그 동안 불평도 잘 들어주시고 챙겨주신 감독님께 감사하다고 전하고 싶다. 조금 더 다같이 고생해서 더 잘 됐으면 좋겠다. 좀 왜소해 보이시지만, 굉장한 버팀목이 돼 주신다(웃음). 너무 잘 해주셔서 감사하다. TSL_FruitDealer, 'I'm confident in ZvZ.'TSL_FruitDealer has safely landed a spot in the round of 32 by defeating Tosyad 2:0A. I played him in the past and thought that 'even though we started playing at the same time, I must be ahead since I practiced more.' I suddenly thought that everything I worked for could be spoiled and was motivated to try harder when I was playing against this specific player.A. Maybe, but I think the early exit in season 2 can be valuable lesson if I do well in the future.A. I think that it's unnecessary to practice mirror match-ups. It's still important, but I'm less nervous that not everything is dependent on pure micro. I'm not particularly good at micro, and today was a lucky day, all of my drones could have easily died.A. I rarely play ZvZ's. If I meet a zerg on ladder, I either 6 pool or leave the game. It helps me more when I study the current trends after watching others play. I'm confident in ZvZ, so it doesn't bother me that much that there are so many zergs this season. I'm also confident that I won't lose a psychological battle.A. I didn't know that he was doing a 8 pool, but I thought that I won after seeing his zerglings run to my base. I was originally going to 8, 9 or 10 pool myself, but people around me discouraged me from doing so saying that it has a low win rate. I confirmed my victory after he made some banelings.A. I don't have any special thoughts. If you watch carefully, they all have different styles and they all play well. It looks like they're doing well, because they're good, but it also looks like zerg is slightly overpowered and possibly very overpowered (laughs). However, I don't know how things will go in the tournament.A. It's very comforting. Recently, I've been slumping in ZvT, and I'm relieved that I can focus on practicing ZvT while putting everything aside.A. At first, it was to get to the round of 8. After getting knocked out from the event matches in Pusan, I had a bet while drinking with a friend, I might have to reach the final if I want to win that bet (laughs).A. Everyone that didn't qualify are all bright, so the atmosphere is alright. TSL_Rain and TSL_GuineaPig have advanced to the main event, but they haven't changed (laughs). I'm worried that it might get depressing if both of them drop out suddenly, but as of now, it's very good.A. I want to thank the coach for taking in all my complaints and taking good care of me, he might have been disappointed that I never mentioned him in my interviews. I hope we all do well even if we have to suffer through a little together. He might look weak, but he has been very supportive (laughs). I'm thankful that he is so nice.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

sCfOu (T)

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sCfOu has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating FOX_Bless.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I thought I would have an easy time if I won the first set, but it was very hard since I lost that game. I'm still happy that the overall results were good.



Q. What did you think after losing the first set?

A. My head went blank. I couldn't think of anything.



Q. You started off sets 2 and 3 rather slowly too.

A. In the second set, I was able to win even though I lost too many banshees, because I took a big advantage in an engagement in the middle of the map.



Q. Do you usually like to use medivacs?

A. Not really, but since I was at a disadvantage, I was forced to use them to harass.



Q. You kept on harassing even though your opponent had missile turrets, how did it benefit you?

A. It forced him in his base, and it also allowed me to do what I had to do while doing some damage.



Q. What is your usual play style?

A. I like strength based center plays. Today, I had to focus on harass since I was so behind.



Q. Were you nervous that your opponent was a famous WC3 progamer FOX_Bless?

A. WC3 is different from SC2, so it didn't affect me that much.



Q. Team fOu is doing well this season.

A. I think it's because the coaching staff has been doing a good job taking care of our minds.



Q. Your next opponent is TSL_FruitDealer.

A. I'm not very confident, but I'm going to play as if he was just another zerg. Playing a zerg in itself is difficult, but I think it's better than playing against a champion (laughs).



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. I want to go to the final stage.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank Chae Do-Joon, Hwang Kyoo-Suk and NEXTaeja for helping me practice as well as my friends who came to cheer me on.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 김승철과의 일문일답.



- 승리를 거두며 32강에 오른 소감은

▲ 1세트를 이기면 쉽게 올라갈 수 있을 것 같았는데, 져서 힘들었다. 그래도 결과가 좋아서 기쁘다.



- 1세트 패배 후 어떤 생각을 했나

▲ 머리가 하얘졌다. 아무 생각도 안 났다.



- 2, 3세트도 시작은 불리하게 한 편인데

▲ 2세트 초반에 벤시가 많이 잡혀서 질 것 같았는데, 중앙 싸움에서 이득을 많이 봐 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.



- 의료선은 평소에도 즐겨 쓰는지

▲ 그렇지는 않은데, 상황이 불리해서 의료선 견제를 많이 하게 됐다.



- 미사일 포탑이 있어도 계속 견제를 가던데, 어떤 이점이 있나

▲ 견제를 신경 쓰느라 상대가 잘 나오지 못 하고, 피해를 주면서 내가 할 일은 계속 할 수 있어서 좋은 것 같다.



- 평소 본인의 스타일은 어떤지

▲ 힘 싸움 위주의 센터 플레이를 좋아한다. 오늘은 초반을 불리하게 시작해서 견제에 치중할 수 밖에 없었다.



- 상대가 워3 프로게이머로 유명한 박준이라 긴장되지 않았는지

▲ 워3와 스타2는 다른 게임이라고 생각해서 별 다른 부담감은 없었다.



- 이번 시즌 fOu 팀의 성적이 좋은데

▲ 코칭 스태프 분들이 마인드 컨트롤을 잘 해주셔서 그런 것 같다.



- 다음 상대는 ‘과일장수’ 김원기다

▲ 자신은 없지만 ‘그냥 저그’라고 생각하고 게임 하려고 한다. 저그를 상대로 하는 것 자체가 어렵기는 하지만, 우승자라고 생각하는 것 보다는 나을 것 같다(웃음).



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표는

▲ 결승 무대까지는 가보고 싶다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 연습을 도와준 채도준, 황규석, 윤영서 선수에게 고맙고, 친구들이 응원을 하러 와줘서 고맙다고 전하고 싶다. sCfOu, 'I usually prefer strength battles.'sCfOu has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating FOX_Bless.A. I thought I would have an easy time if I won the first set, but it was very hard since I lost that game. I'm still happy that the overall results were good.A. My head went blank. I couldn't think of anything.A. In the second set, I was able to win even though I lost too many banshees, because I took a big advantage in an engagement in the middle of the map.A. Not really, but since I was at a disadvantage, I was forced to use them to harass.A. It forced him in his base, and it also allowed me to do what I had to do while doing some damage.A. I like strength based center plays. Today, I had to focus on harass since I was so behind.A. WC3 is different from SC2, so it didn't affect me that much.A. I think it's because the coaching staff has been doing a good job taking care of our minds.A. I'm not very confident, but I'm going to play as if he was just another zerg. Playing a zerg in itself is difficult, but I think it's better than playing against a champion (laughs).A. I want to go to the final stage.A. I want to thank Chae Do-Joon, Hwang Kyoo-Suk and NEXTaeja for helping me practice as well as my friends who came to cheer me on.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

TheBestfOu (T)

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TheBestfOu has advanced to the round of 32 after quickly crushing anyproPrime 2:0



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. Last season, I was disappointed that I lost 0:2 too easily in the round of 64, but I'm very happy that I advanced this time.



Q. Your games seem to have gone well.

A. I think so too. I prepared a build for the second set, but I didn't get to use it. I just prepared to poke him, but the game ended too easily.



Q. Your opponent tried a 3 warpgate rush.

A. I was sure to win if I held it off. I was able to save my bunker so I felt that I had won.



Q. I heard you like the map Steppes of War.

A. It's not a map I like, but there was a very good build I prepared. However, I saw that he was saving his chrono boosts, so I expected a 4 warpgate rush. I'm glad to save such a good build for the future.



Q. Your opponent will either be a zerg or a protoss.

A. I want to play against a protoss. Since I won against one today, I'll be confident again next time. Usually, I find all three match-ups to be the same.



Q. Are you confident against IMNesTea, who knocked you out last season?

A. I'm slightly confident since I won today. I think I can beat him if we were to play against each other.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. It's still to get Code S.



Q. Why do you think the fOu members have been doing well this season?

A. We practice well together as a group. We fill each other's holes nicely and our results show that.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank Won Ee-Sak, Jung Bang-Min and CranefOu for practicing with me, and coach OxfOu for giving me the build. I also want to thank the sponsor, Zotac Korea. I hope the rest of the team can all advance.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 김찬민과의 일문일답.



- 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 지난 시즌에는 64강에서 0:2로 너무 쉽게 져서 슬펐는데, 이번에는 올라가게 돼서 기분이 정말 좋다.



- 오늘 모든 경기가 다소 쉽게 풀린 것 같은데

▲ 내 생각에도 그런 것 같다. 2세트에서도 준비한 빌드가 따로 있었는데, 사용하지 못 했다. 전체적으로 찌르기를 준비했는데, 너무 쉽게 끝나버린 감이 있다.



- 상대가 3차관 러시를 시도했는데

▲ 막으면 무조건 이긴다는 생각으로 했다. 그런데 벙커가 파괴되지 않아서 이길 것 같았다.



- 전쟁초원을 좋아한다고 하던데

▲ 좋아하는 맵은 아닌데, 그 맵에서 사용할 수 있는 좋은 빌드가 있었다. 그런데 시간증폭을 사용하지 않고 모으는 것을 보면서 상대가 4차관을 하는 것 같아 사용하지 않았다. 좋은 빌드를 아껴두게 돼서 기쁘다.



- 다음 상대는 저그나 프로토스인데, 누구와 만나고 싶나

▲ 프로토스전을 하고 싶다. 오늘 프로토스를 이겼으니까 다음에 또 만나도 자신 있다. 평소에는 세 종족전 모두 비슷하다.



- 지난 시즌 자신을 탈락시킨 임재덕과 다시 만나면 이길 자신 있는지

▲ 오늘 이겨서 자신감이 살짝 생겼다. 만나도 이길 수 있을 것 같다.



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표는

▲ 목표는 아직 코드S 시드 확보다.



- 이번 시즌 fOu 팀의 성적이 좋은 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하는지

▲ 팀원들끼리 다같이 뭉쳐서 연습을 잘 한다. 서로의 부족한 점을 잘 채워줘서 성적이 잘 나오는 것 같다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 연습을 도와준 원이삭, 정방민, 김한별 선수와 빌드를 알려준 (최)원석 코치님께 감사드린다. 그리고 후원해주시는 조텍 코리아에 감사하다. 또 남은 팀원들도 모두 다 올라갔으면 좋겠다. TheBestfOu, 'I'm glad that I got to save a good build for the future.'TheBestfOu has advanced to the round of 32 after quickly crushing anyproPrime 2:0A. Last season, I was disappointed that I lost 0:2 too easily in the round of 64, but I'm very happy that I advanced this time.A. I think so too. I prepared a build for the second set, but I didn't get to use it. I just prepared to poke him, but the game ended too easily.A. I was sure to win if I held it off. I was able to save my bunker so I felt that I had won.A. It's not a map I like, but there was a very good build I prepared. However, I saw that he was saving his chrono boosts, so I expected a 4 warpgate rush. I'm glad to save such a good build for the future.A. I want to play against a protoss. Since I won against one today, I'll be confident again next time. Usually, I find all three match-ups to be the same.A. I'm slightly confident since I won today. I think I can beat him if we were to play against each other.A. It's still to get Code S.A. We practice well together as a group. We fill each other's holes nicely and our results show that.A. I want to thank Won Ee-Sak, Jung Bang-Min and CranefOu for practicing with me, and coach OxfOu for giving me the build. I also want to thank the sponsor, Zotac Korea. I hope the rest of the team can all advance.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

HongUnPrime (P)

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HongUnPrime has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating NEXNaya with outstanding strategies.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I'm very happy. I want to thank our team's ace CheckPrime for helping me practice.



Q. Your strategy to go stalkers after voidrays in set 1 was very good.

A. I discovered the build while playing with CheckPrime. He said it himself that it was a very strong build and we refined it carefully. Even he couldn't beat it in practice.



Q. Why is the voidray build so good?

A. It's hard to defend, because you can't tell what the protoss is doing afterwards.



Q. Why did you decide to do a cannon rush in the second set?

A. It was supposed to be a stepping stone to produce carriers later. I was going to expand and produce carriers in the late game, but the opponent insisted on taking his natural and I couldn't just let him.



Q. Your cannon rush was very clean, do you usually practice it?

A. I don't like to do it, I just did it today following where my hands wanted to click.



Q. You revealed that you wanted to play against TSL_FruitDealer.

A. I think I can win if we count out the 'curse of the heater' (laughs). I want to face off against him again in the round of 8, I will defeat him and move on to the round of 4.



Q. Why are protosses having a hard time against zergs?

A. Roaches became too cost-effective. They can also pressure without researching a significant upgrade and fight effectively against high-tech units such as colossus. One unit ruined the entire balance.



Q. Are you going to keep trying to produce a carrier?

A. I want to try, but it's going to get harder as my opponents become tougher. I'm afraid I might run into a situation where I'm going to lose, I will just show a carrier and GG right out (laughs).



Q. What do you think needs to be improved for the protoss to be equal with other races?

A. In PvT, the voidray needs to be buffed again, but not as strong as it was before. In PvZ, the maps need to allow the protoss to expand easier. The roaches are too good and it's hard for the protoss to expand.



Q. Who do you want to play in the round of 32?

A. I think I'd rather play against KyrixZenith. Since I lost last time, I need to get revenge. It's not good to get a trauma of losing to the same player, I need to get over that.



Q. Any comments?

A. The team house has settled in and we're all trying hard, so I hope our team does well. I also hope others who got knocked out can cheer up and do better next time. I'm sorry I couldn't display the carrier, I will try my best to show you in the future games.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 안홍욱과의 일문일답



- 32강 진출 소감

▲ 32강에 진출해서 정말 기분 좋다. 연습을 도와준 우리 팀의 에이스 이형주 선수에게 정말 고맙다는 말을 전하고 싶다.



- 1세트에서 보여준 공허포격기 이후 추적자 전략이 매우 좋았다.

▲ 이형주 선수와 연습하는 와중에서 알게 된 빌드다. 이형주 선수도 좋다고 해서 잘 다듬어서 나온 전략이다. 이형주 선수도 못 막은 전략이다.



- 공허포격기 빌드가 좋은 이유가 뭔가

▲ 공허포격기 이후에 프로토스가 무슨 전략을 할지 알 수가 없기 때문에 막기 힘든 것 같다.



- 2세트에서 광자포 러시를 한 이유가 궁금한데

▲ 원래 우주모함을 생산하기 위한 포석이었다. 앞마당 멀티를 한 뒤 장기전을 해서 우주모함을 생산하려고 했는데 상대가 너무 앞마다 멀티를 하길래 이대로 가면 안되겠다는 생각에 즉흥적으로 한 것이다.



- 광자포 러시가 굉장히 깔끔했는데 평소 연습을 자주 하는 편인가

▲ 평소 즐겨 하지 않는다. 오늘도 그냥 손 가는 대로 광자로 러시를 한 것이다.



- 김원기와 대전하고 싶다고 밝혔는데

▲ ‘온풍기의 가호’만 없으면 이길 수 있을 것 같다(웃음). 8강에서 원기 형과 다시 한번 붙어보고 싶다. 이기고 4강 가겠다.



- 프로토스가 저그를 상대하기 힘들어진 이유가 뭔가

▲ 바퀴의 가격대 성능비가 너무 좋아졌다. 게다가 큰 업그레이드 없이도 압박을 할 수 있어서 너무 좋다. 그리고 거신과 같은 높은 테크트리 유닛과도 잘 싸워서 힘들어진 것 같다. 바퀴 하나 때문에 저그전이 어려워졌다.



- 우주모함을 활용하기 위해 계속 노력할 건가

▲ 사용하고는 싶은데 올라가면 올라갈수록 상대가 버거워져서 힘들 것 같다. 아마 내가 불리한 상황이 되면 그냥 우주모함을 한번 보여주고 지는 상황이 발생하지 않을까 싶다(웃음).



- 프로토스가 다른 종족과 대등해지기 위해 상향되어야 할 부분은 뭐라고 생각하나

▲ 테란전 같은 경우는 공허포격기가 예전만큼 아니더라도 어느 정도 상향되어야 할 것 같다. 저그전은 맵을 좀 앞마당 멀티를 가져가기 쉽게 바꿔야 한다. 바퀴가 너무 좋아서 프로토스가 앞마당 멀티를 하기가 힘들다.



- 32강에서 어떤 선수와 대결하고 싶나

▲ 한준 선수가 나은 것 같다. 한번 진 적도 있으니 이번에 복수해야 할 것 같다. 한 명에게 계속 지면 트라우마가 생겨서 좋지 않다. 이번에 극복하겠다.



- 끝으로 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 팀 숙소도 이제 자리잡고 다 같이 노력하고 있으니 팀원들 모두 좋은 성적 거뒀으면 좋겠다. 아쉽게 떨어진 선수들도 노력해서 다음에는 잘 했으면 좋겠다. 그리고 우주모함 보여드리지 못해서 죄송하다. 앞으로 우주모함을 보여드릴 수 있도록 계속 노력하겠다. HongUnPrime, 'I will try to show the carrier to the audience.'HongUnPrime has advanced to the round of 32 by defeating NEXNaya with outstanding strategies.A. I'm very happy. I want to thank our team's ace CheckPrime for helping me practice.A. I discovered the build while playing with CheckPrime. He said it himself that it was a very strong build and we refined it carefully. Even he couldn't beat it in practice.A. It's hard to defend, because you can't tell what the protoss is doing afterwards.A. It was supposed to be a stepping stone to produce carriers later. I was going to expand and produce carriers in the late game, but the opponent insisted on taking his natural and I couldn't just let him.A. I don't like to do it, I just did it today following where my hands wanted to click.A. I think I can win if we count out the 'curse of the heater' (laughs). I want to face off against him again in the round of 8, I will defeat him and move on to the round of 4.A. Roaches became too cost-effective. They can also pressure without researching a significant upgrade and fight effectively against high-tech units such as colossus. One unit ruined the entire balance.A. I want to try, but it's going to get harder as my opponents become tougher. I'm afraid I might run into a situation where I'm going to lose, I will just show a carrier and GG right out (laughs).A. In PvT, the voidray needs to be buffed again, but not as strong as it was before. In PvZ, the maps need to allow the protoss to expand easier. The roaches are too good and it's hard for the protoss to expand.A. I think I'd rather play against KyrixZenith. Since I lost last time, I need to get revenge. It's not good to get a trauma of losing to the same player, I need to get over that.A. The team house has settled in and we're all trying hard, so I hope our team does well. I also hope others who got knocked out can cheer up and do better next time. I'm sorry I couldn't display the carrier, I will try my best to show you in the future games.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

ST_Squirtle (P)TSL_Rain (T)NsPGenius (P)NewDawn (Z)BitByBitPrime (T)TSL_FruitDealer (Z)sCfOu (T)TheBestfOu (T)HongUnPrime (P)



Day 3

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Liquid'Ret has advanced to the round of 32 after displaying outstanding skill on his way to victory over Cyrano.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I'm very happy. I will celebrate and prepare so I can win the next match as well.



Q. Was it hard to prepare for your games far away from home?

A. It was actually hard to practice back at home, but I can now practice all day long and learn many new things by staying in the oGs house.



Q. How were today's games generally?

A. On Metalopolis, zergs can play aggressively against protosses, but I was forced to play a management game on Jungle Basin. However, I plan on showing a variety of play styles in the future.



Q. The foreign players have not been doing well in the main event.

A. The reason they haven't been doing so well is because top level players from America and Europe are not here. There are other tournaments in the foreign scene, so it's hard for them to come over just for the GSL.



Q. Then why did you decide to participate in the GSL?

A. When I decided to play SC2, I wanted to experience the highest level of play. Considering that Korea currently has the toughest ladder play coupled with players with the highest skill, GSL has always been on the top of my list.



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. The ultimate goal is to win, it would be silly not to set your goal to win. However, I'll be really happy with achieving Code S (laughs).



Q. Are you receiving a lot of help from the oGs team?

A. I practiced with the team's protoss players, but there are other good players playing other races, so it'll be a big help in the future as well.



Q. Any comments?

A. Many oGs members are sick, and I hope they get better soon. I want to thank Team Liquid and the fans for supporting me.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 요셉과의 일문일답.



- 32강에 진출한 소감은

▲ 매우 기쁘다. 자축도 할 것이고, 한편으로는 다음 경기에서도 승리할 수 있게 열심히 연습할 것이다.



- 타국에서 경기를 준비하느라 힘들지는 않았나

▲ 아무래도 고향 집에 있을 때는 연습하기가 힘들었다. 하지만 oGs 숙소에서 머물면서는 하루 종일 연습할 수 있고, 많은 것을 배울 수 있어 좋다.



- 오늘 경기는 대체로 어땠나

▲ 첫 세트 맵이었던 금속도시에서는 저그가 프로토스를 상대로 공격적으로 할 수 있는데, 2세트 맵인 밀림분지에서는 운영 중심의 플레이를 할 수 밖에 없는 것 같다. 하지만 다음 경기에서는 또 다른 새로운 모습을 보여주려고 한다.



- 외국 선수들이 본선에서는 비교적 좋은 성적을 내지 못하는 상황인데

▲ 외국 선수들이 성공적이지 못 한 이유는 현재 유럽이나 북미권의 최정상급 선수들이 오지 않았기 때문이다. 외국에도 스타2 대회가 많아서 그들이 굳이 GSL 하나만을 위해 한국까지 오기는 힘든 상황이라고 생각한다.



- 그렇다면 본인이 한국에서 열리는 GSL에 참가하게 된 계기는 무엇인지

▲ 스타크래프트2를 하기로 결심했을 때 되도록 가장 최고의 무대를 경험하고 싶었고, 래더 수준이나 선수들의 경기력도 한국이 가장 좋아서 GSL이 항상 나의 첫 번째 목록에 있었다.



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표는

▲ 물론 최종 목표는 우승이다. 목표를 우승 보다 낮게 잡는 것은 말이 안 된다고 생각한다. 하지만 사실 코드S 시드만 확보해도 굉장히 기쁠 것 같기는 하다(웃음).



- oGs 팀 선수들에게 많은 도움을 받고 있나

▲ 이번 경기를 준비하면서 프로토스 선수들과 연습을 했는데, 다른 종족에도 훌륭한 선수들이 많아서 앞으로도 큰 도움이 될 것 같다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ oGs 팀원들 대부분이 요즘 많이 아픈데, 빨리 나았으면 좋겠다. 그리고 나를 응원해준 팬 분들께 감사하고, 팀리퀴드에도 고맙다고 전하고 싶다. Liquid'Ret, 'I wanted to experience the highest level of play.'Liquid'Ret has advanced to the round of 32 after displaying outstanding skill on his way to victory over Cyrano.A. I'm very happy. I will celebrate and prepare so I can win the next match as well.A. It was actually hard to practice back at home, but I can now practice all day long and learn many new things by staying in the oGs house.A. On Metalopolis, zergs can play aggressively against protosses, but I was forced to play a management game on Jungle Basin. However, I plan on showing a variety of play styles in the future.A. The reason they haven't been doing so well is because top level players from America and Europe are not here. There are other tournaments in the foreign scene, so it's hard for them to come over just for the GSL.A. When I decided to play SC2, I wanted to experience the highest level of play. Considering that Korea currently has the toughest ladder play coupled with players with the highest skill, GSL has always been on the top of my list.A. The ultimate goal is to win, it would be silly not to set your goal to win. However, I'll be really happy with achieving Code S (laughs).A. I practiced with the team's protoss players, but there are other good players playing other races, so it'll be a big help in the future as well.A. Many oGs members are sick, and I hope they get better soon. I want to thank Team Liquid and the fans for supporting me.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

JSLZenith (T)

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JSLZenith has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating his teammate KyrixZenith with a score of 2:0



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32 after beating your teammate?

A. I feel disgusted. I'm not comfortable that he didn't look very good after the games. He's the only one I can practice with in the team, and I just had to play him in the first round.



Q. You two seem to practice together often.

A. We play against each other a lot, so we know each other's styles. His play style is especially unique and plays that way often, so it was easy for me to adjust and win.



Q. In the first set, your multitasking with your army was good.

A. It was a prepared strategy, but I think I can use it against other zergs too.



Q. In the second set, you pressured the zerg with siege tanks on the cliff.

A. That was a prepared strategy as well. It will be the most difficult strategy zergs will face on Delta Quadrant.



Q. You must be disappointed from playing against your teammate.

A. I'm really curious how they make the brackets. They say that it's random, but it was very discouraging to practice, having to play against a teammate in the first round. I can figure out everything by looking at his match history, and I even ran into him on ladder yesterday. I purposely lost doing a random build order that game.



Q. What is your usual style of play?

A. I played today according to my prepared strategies, but I usually like to try different things even if I prepare something. During the qualifiers, I prepared some strategies, but I found myself doing something else (laughs). I just like to play however my hand feels like playing.



Q. Your round of 32 opponent is HongUnPrime.

A. Many people said things like 'you won't win against him, so you should let KyrixZenith advance' (laughs). I think it will be difficult, but I think I can win. I won against KyrixZenith, so HongUnPrime should be no problem (laughs).



Q. What is your goal for this tournament?

A. I want to get Code S. I want the prize money and there are many advantages being a Code S player.



Q. Any comments?

A. I got mad the moment I looked at the brackets, so I wanted to say something in the interview, but I'm more relaxed now that I won. I'm just sorry to KyrixZenith. At least, he advanced far last season and even won the event matches recently, so I hope he understands (laughs).



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 이정수와의 일문일답.



- 같은 팀 선수를 잡고 32강에 오른 소감은

▲ 찝찝하다. (한)준이의 표정이 좋지 않아서 마음이 편하지 않다. 같은 팀에 서로 연습할 사람이 둘 뿐인데 하필 둘이 붙게 돼서 이기고도 기분이 좋지는 않다.



- 자주 연습을 하는 사이인 것 같은데

▲ 워낙 게임을 자주 하는 사이라 서로의 플레이를 잘 아는 사이다. 하지만 준이는 특징이 뚜렷한 편이기도 하고 주로 그 스타일의 플레이를 하는데, 나는 준이와 자주 연습을 해봐 스타일에 맞춰가는 것이 더 쉬워 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.



- 1세트에서는 병력을 활용한 멀티 태스킹이 좋았는데

▲ 준비해온 것이다. 어떤 저그에게든 사용할 수 있는 전략이라고 생각한다.



- 두 번째 경기에서는 언덕 공성전차로 저그를 압박했다

▲ 그것도 준비해 온 전략이었다. 델타사분면에서는 저그들이 그 전략을 가장 상대하기 어려울 것이다.



- 같은 팀 선수와 대결하게 돼 몹시 아쉬웠을 것 같다

▲ 대진표를 어떻게 짜는 것인지 너무 궁금해졌다. 랜덤이라고는 하지만 첫 경기부터 같은 팀 선수를 만나게 돼서 연습하기도 너무 불편했다. 대전 기록만 봐도 서로 모든걸 알 수 있고, 심지어는 어제 래더를 하다가 만나기까지 했다. 어제는 일부러 이상한 것을 해서 쉽게 져버렸었다.



- 평소 본인의 스타일은 어떤지

▲ 오늘은 준비해온 대로 했지만, 평소에는 준비를 해와도 항상 다른 것을 하는 타입이다. 예선 때도 준비를 해갔는데, 경기를 하다 보면 다른 것을 하고 있더라(웃음). 손 가는 대로 플레이하는 타입이다.



- 32강에서 만날 상대는 안홍욱이다

▲ 주변 사람들이 ‘넌 올라가도 어차피 안홍욱 선수를 못 이기니까 (한)준이를 올려라’라고 하더라(웃음). 어려울 것 같기는 한데, 이길 수 있을 것 같다. 한준을 이겼으니까 안홍욱 선수도 문제 없다(웃음).



- 이번 시즌 목표는 어떤가

▲ 코드S 시드를 확보하고 싶다. 상금도 탐이 나고, 코드S에 들어가면 정말 많은 혜택이 있더라(웃음).



- 더 하고 싶은 말이 있다면

▲ 대진표를 보자마자 화가 나서 인터뷰에서 한 마디 해야겠다 싶었는데, 이기니까 조금은 마음이 안정되는 것 같다. 그저 준이에게 정말 미안할 따름이다. 그래도 준이는 지난 시즌에 올라갈 만큼 올라갔고, 얼마 전에도 이벤트전에서 우승을 했으니까 위안을 삼았으면 좋겠다(웃음). JSLZenith, 'I feel sorry for KyrixZenith.'JSLZenith has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating his teammate KyrixZenith with a score of 2:0A. I feel disgusted. I'm not comfortable that he didn't look very good after the games. He's the only one I can practice with in the team, and I just had to play him in the first round.A. We play against each other a lot, so we know each other's styles. His play style is especially unique and plays that way often, so it was easy for me to adjust and win.A. It was a prepared strategy, but I think I can use it against other zergs too.A. That was a prepared strategy as well. It will be the most difficult strategy zergs will face on Delta Quadrant.A. I'm really curious how they make the brackets. They say that it's random, but it was very discouraging to practice, having to play against a teammate in the first round. I can figure out everything by looking at his match history, and I even ran into him on ladder yesterday. I purposely lost doing a random build order that game.A. I played today according to my prepared strategies, but I usually like to try different things even if I prepare something. During the qualifiers, I prepared some strategies, but I found myself doing something else (laughs). I just like to play however my hand feels like playing.A. Many people said things like 'you won't win against him, so you should let KyrixZenith advance' (laughs). I think it will be difficult, but I think I can win. I won against KyrixZenith, so HongUnPrime should be no problem (laughs).A. I want to get Code S. I want the prize money and there are many advantages being a Code S player.A. I got mad the moment I looked at the brackets, so I wanted to say something in the interview, but I'm more relaxed now that I won. I'm just sorry to KyrixZenith. At least, he advanced far last season and even won the event matches recently, so I hope he understands (laughs).Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

ST_Monster (Z)

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ST_Monster has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating the lone random player GuMihofOu.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I'm glad that I overcame the first challenge, my next opponent is very skilled, but I will try hard and win.



Q. Your opponent was a random player, how did you practice?

A. I practiced mostly on ladder. I played a little against my teammates, but the ladder ratio was much higher.



Q. Was it difficult playing against a random user?

A. It was difficult since I had to scout so fast. I also don't really know what to do before the game and he can easily use a prepared strategy.



Q. Do you think you were lucky today?

A. I think it was good that I didn't play a ZvZ. I'm not very good at it so I was somewhat worried, but I was relieved to see a terran and a protoss.



Q. Your opponent used voidrays and phoenixes in the first set.

A. I was aware that protosses nowadays use voidrays often, but I made way too many zerglings at the start and didn't really like how I reacted overall.



Q. What kind of play style do you usually enjoy?

A. I like to play while watching what the opponent is doing. I like long drawn-out games against terrans, but I think it's boring to play long games against other races.



Q. When did you join Startale?

A. I joined a week before GSL qualifiers. ST_Squirtle and justfakeWeRRa recommended it to me. I stayed in the practice house for 3 days to prepare for the round of 64 and I'm returning home today. While living in a team house, I think it's good that I can watch other players play and get lots of practice.



Q. Do you have plans on living in a team house?

A. If the opportunity presents itself, I would do it. I think it'll be hard since I'm still a student.



Q. Your next opponent is MarineKingPrime.

A. I will show everyone what 'baneling king' is. I think banelings are necessary units in ZvT.



Q. Any comments?

A. Fighting to both MvP clan and Startale. I also want to tell semi-pro and third year high school student Choi Ho-Yun to study hard.



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

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다음은 탁현승과의 일문일답.



- 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 첫 고비를 잘 넘겨서 기분이 좋고, 다음 상대가 잘 하시는 분이지만 열심히 해서 이기고 싶다.



- 오늘 상대가 무작위 유저였는데, 연습은 어떻게 했나

▲ 래더 위주로 연습을 했다. 팀원들과도 연습을 했지만, 래더에서의 연습 비율이 높았다.



- 무작위 유저와 대결하는 것이 힘들지는 않았는지

▲ 무조건 정찰을 빨리 해야 돼서 힘들었다. 뭘 할지도 모르고, 전략을 사용할 수도 있기 때문이다.



- 오늘 경기는 대체로 운이 좀 따라줬나

▲ 저저전이 안 나와서 좋은 것 같다. 저그전을 못 하는 편이라 걱정 했는데, 프로토스와 테란이 나와 다행이었다.



- 1세트에서는 상대가 공허포격기와 불사조를 활용했다

▲ 요즘 프로토스들이 공허포격기를 많이 쓴다는 것을 알고는 있었는데, 초반에 쓸데없이 저글링이 많이 뽑아 자원도 낭비한 것 같고 경기력은 마음에 들지 않았다.



- 본인은 평소에 주로 어떤 스타일의 플레이를 즐기는지

▲ 상대 체제를 보면서 운영하는 것을 좋아한다. 테란전은 장기전을 좋아하는데, 타종족 전은 길어지면 재미가 없어서 장기전을 좋아하지 않는다.



- 스타테일에는 언제 합류했나

▲ GSL 예선 일 주일 전에 합류했다. (박)현우 형과 (이)관우 형이 추천해줬다. 64강 경기 때문에 3일 간만 숙소 생활을 했고, 오늘 다시 집에 간다. 숙소에서 생활해 보니까 서로의 경기를 구경할 수도 있고, 연습도 많이 할 수 있어서 좋은 것 같다.



- 숙소에서 생활하고 싶은 생각은 없는가

▲ 기회가 된다면 숙소 생활을 하고 싶다. 그런데 아직 학생이라서 조금 힘들 것 같다.



- 다음 상대는 ‘해병왕’ 이정훈인데

▲ ‘맹독왕'의 모습을 한 번 보여드리고 싶다. 테란전에 맹독충은 필수라서 많이 사용하게 되는 것 같다.



- 더 하고 싶은 말이 있다면

▲ MvP 클랜과 스타테일 모두 파이팅 했으면 좋겠다. 그리고 고3 준프로 최호연에게 공부 열심히 하라고 전해주고 싶다. ST_Monster, 'I will show you what 'baneling king' is.'ST_Monster has advanced to the round of 32 after defeating the lone random player GuMihofOu.A. I'm glad that I overcame the first challenge, my next opponent is very skilled, but I will try hard and win.A. I practiced mostly on ladder. I played a little against my teammates, but the ladder ratio was much higher.A. It was difficult since I had to scout so fast. I also don't really know what to do before the game and he can easily use a prepared strategy.A. I think it was good that I didn't play a ZvZ. I'm not very good at it so I was somewhat worried, but I was relieved to see a terran and a protoss.A. I was aware that protosses nowadays use voidrays often, but I made way too many zerglings at the start and didn't really like how I reacted overall.A. I like to play while watching what the opponent is doing. I like long drawn-out games against terrans, but I think it's boring to play long games against other races.A. I joined a week before GSL qualifiers. ST_Squirtle and justfakeWeRRa recommended it to me. I stayed in the practice house for 3 days to prepare for the round of 64 and I'm returning home today. While living in a team house, I think it's good that I can watch other players play and get lots of practice.A. If the opportunity presents itself, I would do it. I think it'll be hard since I'm still a student.A. I will show everyone what 'baneling king' is. I think banelings are necessary units in ZvT.A. Fighting to both MvP clan and Startale. I also want to tell semi-pro and third year high school student Choi Ho-Yun to study hard.Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

TSL_GuineaPig (P)

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TSL_GuineaPig has earned a ticket to the round of 32 after sweeping IMJunwiPrime 2:0.



Q. How does it feel to advance to the round of 32?

A. I've been having issues outside of gaming, so I thought I'd get knocked out, but I'm glad that I won. I know IMJunwiPrime personally, and I'm sorry that I practiced 40 games a day after telling him I don't practice.



Q. Were you nervous since you knew your opponent personally?

A. I was nervous since he is very good, and I was worried that we were so close, living next doors in respective team houses and all. I thought I would be bitter if I won, but I'm surprisingly very happy. I think I'm a little selfish (laughs).



Q. You used voidrays very effectively in both sets.

A. I originally used voidrays the most in the team, but while I wasn't playing games, TSL_sSKS and TSL_Smart showcased it on TV. People say that voidrays are weak, but voidrays can be a counter to anything. You just need them in numbers and once you mix in colossus, it's unbeatable.



Q. Did you realize that your opponent was nervous too?

A. I didn't really get to think since I was nervous myself, but I thought that he was nervous after watching his overlord die to my cannon.



Q. It's become an issue that there are only a few protosses this season.

A. I like to go on community sites, but I never felt that way. I'm just nervous about getting Code S.



Q. Who did you practice with?

A. I want to thank TSL_RevivaL for being such a big help. I was attacked with a nydus on Lost Temple, but I was able to defend it, because TSL_FruitDealer told me about it yesterday saying 'there are things like this you can do against it.'



Q. Your opponent is either TSL_Clide or LeenockfOu.

A. TSL_Clide has to advance, but I'm not too sure about it since he's my teammate. Still, it's better than getting knocked out in the round of 64, so I hope he advances.



Q. Is there a special reason you chose your ID to be 'GuineaPig'?

A. I used the ID in English during SCBW. It's not because I look like a guinea pig, but it's because I used to have a guinea pig as a pet before.



Q. What is your goal for this season?

A. My goal is still to reach the round of 4, lose one game and win the rest. I will break the legend of protoss being unbeatable past the round of 4.



Q. Any comments?

A. TSL_Rain!!! (laughs).



Original interview in Korean (www.fomos.kr):

+ Show Spoiler + 24일, 신정동 곰TV 스튜디오에서 펼쳐진 소니에릭슨 스타크래프트2 오픈 시즌3 64강 경기에서 ‘기니피그’ 김현태(TSL)가 저그 박경락(IM)을 세트스코어 2:0으로 완벽 제압하고 32강 진출권을 손에 넣었다.



다음은 김현태와의 일문일답.



- 32강 진출에 성공한 소감은

▲ 솔직히 요즘 게임 외적으로나 내적으로 모두 고민이 많은 상태여서 떨어질 줄 알았는데, 이겨서 기분이 좋다. (박)경락이 형과도 아는 사이인데, 연습을 안 한다고 해놓고 40게임씩 해서 죄송하다(웃음).



- 박경락과 친한 사이라 부담되지 않았나

▲ 잘 하셔서 부담되는 것도 있고, 바로 옆 동에서 숙소 생활을 하고 친한 사이라 걱정했다. 이기고 나면 굉장히 씁쓸할 줄 알았는데, 의외로 기쁘다. 나는 좀 이기적인 것 같다(웃음).



- 두 경기에서 모두 공허포격기를 적극 활용하던데

▲ 원래 팀 내에서 내가 가장 많이 썼었는데, 내가 경기를 안 하는 동안 (신)상호 형이랑 (박)진영이 형이 먼저 방송에서 선보였더라. 공허포격기가 약하다고 하는데 사실 공허포격기 만으로도 모든 수를 차단할 수 있다. 많이 모으기만 하고, 거신이 추가되면 절대 질 수 없는 빌드이다.



- 경기를 하며 상대가 긴장했다는 것을 느꼈는지

▲ 1세트 때는 나도 많이 긴장해서 신경 쓸 겨를이 없었는데, 광자포에 대군주가 잡히는 것을 보며 똑같이 긴장했구나 하는 생각을 했다.



- 이번 시즌 프로토스가 가장 적게 본선에 올라 관심을 받고 있는데

▲ 나는 커뮤니티 활동을 자주 하는 편이지만, 그런 것은 잘 못 느끼겠다. 이번에 꼭 코드S를 따야 한다는 점만이 부담 될 뿐이다.



- 연습은 주로 누구와 했는지

▲ (김)동현이 형이 정말 많이 도와줘서 고맙다고 전하고 싶다. 그리고 오늘 잃어버린 사원에서 땅굴망을 당했는데, 바로 어제 (김)원기 형이 ‘이런 것도 있다’며 알려줬던 전략이어서 다행히 잘 대처할 수 있었다.



- 다음 상대는 같은 팀 테란 한규종 또는 저그 이동녕이다

▲ (한)규종이 형이 꼭 올라와야 하는데, 같은 팀이라 조금 그렇기는 하다. 그래도 64강에서 떨어지는 것 보다는 나으니까 꼭 올라오셨으면 좋겠다.



- 아이디를 기니피그로 정한 특별한 이유는

▲ 스타1 때도 개인 아이디로 영문 기니피그를 사용했었다. 기니피그와 닮아서 그런 것은 아니고, 예전에 키웠었기 때문에 기니피그로 정했다.



- 이번 시즌에 임하는 목표는

▲ 목표는 여전히 4강에 가서 1패만 하고 다 이기는 것이다. 프로토스의 4강 무패 신화를 깨겠다.



- 마지막으로 더 하고 싶은 말은

▲ 박서용!!!(웃음). TSL_GuineaPig, 'I will break the legend of protoss being unbeatable past the round of 4.'TSL_GuineaPig has earned a ticket to the round of 32 after sweeping IMJunwiPrime 2:0.A. I've been having issues outside of gaming, so I thought I'd get knocked out, but I'm glad that I won. I know IMJunwiPrime personally, and I'm sorry that I practiced 40 games a day after telling him I don't practice.A. I was nervous since he is very good, and I was worried that we were so close, living next doors in respective team houses and all. I thought I would be bitter if I won, but I'm surprisingly very happy. I think I'm a little selfish (laughs).A. I originally used voidrays the most in the team, but while I wasn't playing games, TSL_sSKS and TSL_Smart showcased it on TV. People say that voidrays are weak, but voidrays can be a counter to anything. You just need them in numbers and once you mix in colossus, it's unbeatable.A. I didn't really get to think since I was nervous myself, but I thought that he was nervous after watching his overlord die to my cannon.A. I like to go on community sites, but I never felt that way. I'm just nervous about getting Code S.A. I want to thank TSL_RevivaL for being such a big help. I was attacked with a nydus on Lost Temple, but I was able to defend it, because TSL_FruitDealer told me about it yesterday saying 'there are things like this you can do against it.'A. TSL_Clide has to advance, but I'm not too sure abou