CanucksJC Profile Blog Joined August 2010 Canada 1221 Posts Last Edited: 2011-01-15 16:23:49 #1

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. I was confident in ZvZ. I thought I would lose my match against Terran, but I got lucky and came up with a win. I was worried about the maps regardless of the result in the first set, but I was able to win as SlayerS_BoxeR played too strategically.



Q. It seems like you won the first set easily.

A. I was confident against Zergs compared to other races. Everything worked out as I planned.



Q. In the second set, you defended off SlayerS_BoxeR's strategies with perfect management.

Q. I saw him a couple times on ladder and he definitely improved a lot. I thought I would be able to play an entertaining game against him, but he tried to play mind games and resulted in this way. I think I was generally lucky with how the game turned out.



Q. You're now entering the tournament format, which do you prefer?

A. There are advantages and disadvantages. Even if it is a best-of-5, the maps are a problem. If the maps are decent, then I guess the tournament format is better. It's also easier to analyze players. Right now, I have to play against different players every time, so it's very challenging.



Q. How do you feel about the 1.2.0 patch as a Zerg?

A. It's depressing. There is a strategy I'm worried about, and if the Protoss uses that strategy, it will be a worse pressure than facing a Terran player.



Q. Who do you think will be the hardest to play against?

A. I always say this, but it's IMMvp. I think I can do it in a best-of-3, but in a best-of-5, it would be very difficult unless I get lucky with the maps.



Q. Are there any people you're thankful for?

A. I want to thank the manager for always taking care of me. Also, I think IMJunwi's confidence dropped as he was knocked out today. I hope he cheers up and shows a better self in the future.



Q. Any comments?

A. Team IM fighting!



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 저그 전은 자신있었다. 테란전은 패할 줄 알았는데 운이 좋게 이긴 것 같다. 1경기 승패를 떠나 이후 맵이 좋지 않아 걱정했었다. 임요환 선수가 전략적으로 경기를 풀어가서 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.



▲ 1경기는 어렵지 않게 이긴 것 같은데?

- 저그전은 타 종족전에 비해 자신이 있었다. 원하는 대로 잘 된 것 같다.



▲ 2경기는 임요환의 극단적인 운영으로 잘 막았다?

- 래더에서 몇 번 만나봤었다. 운영도 잘하고 실력이 늘었었다. 그래서 좋은 경기를 펼칠 수 있을 줄 알았는데 심리전을 걸어와서 이런 결과가 나온 것 같다. 대체적으로 운이 좋았던 것 같다.



▲ 토너먼트 돌입하는데 어떤 방식이 좋은지?

- 장단점이 있다. 5전 3선승제로 가도 맵이 문제다. 맵만 따라주면 토너먼트가 좋은 것 같다. 선수 파악도 쉽다. 지금은 번갈아 겨뤄야 하기 때문에 힘들다.



▲ 1.2.0패치, 저그 입장에선 어떤가?

- 정말 암울하다. 벌써부터 염두해두고 있는 전략이 있는데 만약 프로토스가 그 전략을 사용하면 테란 전보다 더욱 큰 압박을 느낄 것 같다.



▲ 이번 시즌 선수들 중 힘들다고 생각한 선수가 있다면?

- 항상 말하지만 정종현이다. 3판 2선승제면 할만할 것 같은데 5전 3선승제로 가서 맵 운이 안 따라주면 힘들 것 같다.



▲ 고마운 사람들이 있다면?

- 항상 감독님께서 많은 배려를 해줘서 고맙다. 오늘 또 경락이가 탈락해서 자신감이 떨어진 것 같다. 힘내고 앞으로 좋은 모습 보여줬으면 좋겠다.



▲ 끝으로?

- IM팀 파이팅! A. I was confident in ZvZ. I thought I would lose my match against Terran, but I got lucky and came up with a win. I was worried about the maps regardless of the result in the first set, but I was able to win as SlayerS_BoxeR played too strategically.A. I was confident against Zergs compared to other races. Everything worked out as I planned.Q. I saw him a couple times on ladder and he definitely improved a lot. I thought I would be able to play an entertaining game against him, but he tried to play mind games and resulted in this way. I think I was generally lucky with how the game turned out.A. There are advantages and disadvantages. Even if it is a best-of-5, the maps are a problem. If the maps are decent, then I guess the tournament format is better. It's also easier to analyze players. Right now, I have to play against different players every time, so it's very challenging.A. It's depressing. There is a strategy I'm worried about, and if the Protoss uses that strategy, it will be a worse pressure than facing a Terran player.A. I always say this, but it's IMMvp. I think I can do it in a best-of-3, but in a best-of-5, it would be very difficult unless I get lucky with the maps.A. I want to thank the manager for always taking care of me. Also, I think IMJunwi's confidence dropped as he was knocked out today. I hope he cheers up and shows a better self in the future.A. Team IM fighting!

2nd Place of Group A

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. I'm very happy. I feel like I can fly.



Q. What did you focus on today?

A. I practiced with the sole thought of beating SlayerS_BoxeR. PvZ was alright, as I played some in the past and TSL_FruitDealer helped me immensely in that regard. I played against him on ladder before, and he played the exact same way today, so everything flew by easily.



Q. It looked like you could have reacted early to nukes.

A. Since the monitor is so big, it's hard to see it. I was also busy doing other stuff, so I didn't even get to hear the nuke go off.



Q. Was your warpgate rush in the second set a prepared strategy?

A. I thought to block my entrance when I scouted. Whenever I use this strategy, the opponent tends to go all-in or expand, so I judged my next move according to the situation.



Q. When did you find out about the all-in rush in the last set?

A. I realized it after my second scout. I proceeded to make sentries using chrono boosts and played the game thinking that I would win if I just used force fields correctly.



Q. You displayed a perfect force fiend defense in the last set.

A. I think it was more of the placement of the sentries rather than the placement of the force fields themselves. I don't think it was perfect. If it went perfectly, I should have taken no damage like in practice.



Q. Do you think you got out of your long slump?

A. I don't know yet. This is the same situation I was in in the first open season, so I need to wait and see for a little longer.



Q. TSL_FruitDealer came to support you today, did that help?

A. Firstly, there are only 2 Zerg players in the team, so simply coming here and cheering for me was a big boost. I also talked to him afterwards and gained a lot of help.



Q. Do you have any goals?

A. I have a feeling that I'll run into either IMNesTea or IMMvp, but I think I can aim to win the whole tournament if I can beat those two. I think I need to look out for IMNesTea, IMMvp and oGsMC as the problem of each race.



Q. What do you think about the 1.2.0 patch?

A. The strategies I used today cannot be used after this patch, so that's why I decided to use them today. Things will get better after the patch, but I'm not too sure yet.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank the fans that have been waiting for me to perform. I will pay them back with the championship this season.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 너무 기쁘다. 날아갈 것 같다.



▲ 초점을 어디에 맞췄는가?

- 요환이 형만 이기자란 생각으로 연습해왔다. 저그 전은 이전에 했던 것도 있고 원기가 많은 도움을 줘서 도움이 됐었다. 래더에서 게임을 한적이 있는데 그와 똑같이 했었다. 그래서 쉽게 흘러 간 것 같다.



▲ 핵에 미리 대비할 수 있었을 것처럼 보였는데?

- 모니터가 크다 보니 잘 보이지 않는다. 그리고 이것저것 하다보니 소리도 잘 들리지 않았다.



▲ 두 번째 경기 차원 관문 러시는 준비한 전략이었나?

- 정찰하자 마자 입구를 막아야겠다고 생각했다. 이 전략을 사용하면 상대가 대부분 올인이나 멀티를 택하기 때문에 상황에 맞춰 선택했다.



▲ 마지막 경기 올인 러시는 언제 알아챘나?

- 두번 째 정찰을 통해 알아챘다. 그리고는 증폭을 사용하며 계속 파수기만 생산했다. 힘들긴 했지만 ‘역장만 잘 쓰면 막겠다’란 생각으로 경기했다.



▲ 마지막 경기에서 완벽한 역장 수비를 보였는데?

- 역장을 잘 쳤다기 보단 파수기로도 길을 막아서 수비가 됐던 것 같다. 완벽하다고 생각하진 않는다. 생각대로 됐었다면 연습 때처럼 피해가 하나도 없어야 했다.



▲ 오랜 부진에서 탈출 한 것인지?

- 아직 잘 모르겠다. 1차 시즌과 같은 흐름이라 조금 더 두고 봐야 할 것 같다.



▲ 오늘 김원기가 응원 왔는데 힘이 됐나?

- 일단, 저그 2명이기 때문에 응원 온 것 만으로도 힘이 됐고, 경기 후 얘기를 통해 많은 도움을 얻었다.



▲ 목표가 있다면?

- 재덕이 형과 정종현 둘만 만날 것 같은데, 둘만 꺾으면 우승도 노려볼 만 할 것 같다. 각 종족으론 재덕이형, 정종현, 장민철만 주시하면 될 것으로 보인다.



▲ 1.2.0의 패치에 대해?

- 오늘 쓴 전략이 패치 후엔 못 쓰는 전략이다. 그래서 작정하고 사용한 것이다. 패치 되도 좋아지긴 하지만 잘 모르겠다.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 기다려준 팬 분들께 늘 응원해주셔서 감사 드린다. 우승으로 보답하도록 노력하겠다. A. I'm very happy. I feel like I can fly.A. I practiced with the sole thought of beating SlayerS_BoxeR. PvZ was alright, as I played some in the past and TSL_FruitDealer helped me immensely in that regard. I played against him on ladder before, and he played the exact same way today, so everything flew by easily.A. Since the monitor is so big, it's hard to see it. I was also busy doing other stuff, so I didn't even get to hear the nuke go off.A. I thought to block my entrance when I scouted. Whenever I use this strategy, the opponent tends to go all-in or expand, so I judged my next move according to the situation.A. I realized it after my second scout. I proceeded to make sentries using chrono boosts and played the game thinking that I would win if I just used force fields correctly.A. I think it was more of the placement of the sentries rather than the placement of the force fields themselves. I don't think it was perfect. If it went perfectly, I should have taken no damage like in practice.A. I don't know yet. This is the same situation I was in in the first open season, so I need to wait and see for a little longer.A. Firstly, there are only 2 Zerg players in the team, so simply coming here and cheering for me was a big boost. I also talked to him afterwards and gained a lot of help.A. I have a feeling that I'll run into either IMNesTea or IMMvp, but I think I can aim to win the whole tournament if I can beat those two. I think I need to look out for IMNesTea, IMMvp and oGsMC as the problem of each race.A. The strategies I used today cannot be used after this patch, so that's why I decided to use them today. Things will get better after the patch, but I'm not too sure yet.A. I want to thank the fans that have been waiting for me to perform. I will pay them back with the championship this season.

1st Place of Group B

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. There were many Terrans in my group. There are many variables in TvT, so I was a little nervous, but I'm happy to advance with 2 wins.



Q. In the first set, you took a fast gold expansion, did you aim to do this?

A. This was a build that was used on me during a ladder game. I thought that the opponent wouldn't expect me to do the same thing on him, so I decided to use it.



Q. In the second set, you double expanded very quickly.

A. The first expansion in my natural was a safe strategy. The opponent tried to fast expand as well, so I reacted with another expansion of my own.



Q. You powered up a lot of barracks once you got ahead in economy.

A. If you use siege tanks when you're ahead, it's hard to take advantage of your lead since they hinder your mobility. I tried to push the pace and made a marine-heavy composition.



Q. You focused on taking expansions today, is this a different style from your normal management style?

A. It does feel anxious whenever I first start building that command center. Eventually, there comes a time when I can safely defend my expansion, and I enjoy the feeling it gives me until I reach that point.



Q. You revealed your expansion strategy with today's games.

A. I think a lot of people will try to find hidden expansions when they play against me now.



Q. Your next opponent is TSL_sSKS.

A. Since he is such a skilled player, I feel very pressured, but I think I can take him if I prepare well enough.



Q. With your recent victory in the Gainward Tournament, your momentum has been unstoppable.

A. I think it's a time where everything is going right for me. Thanks to this, my confidence has increased significantly.



Q. Do you think you'll play against IMNesTea in the Round of 4?

A. I think so. He is excellent against Protoss, so I'm expecting him to crush his opponent.



Q. What are the good and bad things about the 1.2.0 patch?

A. I played today without practicing after the patch. I used strategies that I've been using before, so I don't know too much yet.



Q. IMNesTea said that Zerg became harder to play since the patch.

A. I think he's just faking it. I witnessed him winning in season 2 as he cried his way to victory. I'm pretty sure this is the case right now too.



Q. What do you think about the nickname "Insistent Terran"?

A. Well... it has a dirty feeling to it. I would like a cleaner nickname.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank SlayerS_CcapSeungWoo, Kim Seung-Hyun and IMGanZi.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 저희 조에 테란이 많은 편이다. 테란 전은 변수가 많아 불안했는데 2연승하고 진출해 기쁘다.



▲ 1경기에 황금미네랄을 빨리 가져가는 모습을 보였다. 노린 것인가?

- 내가 래더에서 당했던 빌드였다. 상대방이 당하면 모를 것 같다고 생각해 사용하게 됐다.



▲ 2번째 경기에서도 멀티를 2개 동시에 가져갔는데?

- 처음 앞마당 멀티는 안전한 더블이었다. 그런데 상대방이 안정적인 더블이길래 즉흥적으로 추가 멀티를 가져간 것이다.



▲ 자원에 앞서가는 상황에 병영의 수를 엄청나게 늘렸는데?

- 앞서는 상황에서 공성전차를 사용하게 되면 기동력이 전체적으로 느려지게 되어 이점을 살리기 힘들다. 속도전으로 밀어 부치기 위해 해병 위주의 병력을 꾸렸다.



▲ 멀티 위주로 경기를 끌어갔는데, 운영과는 또 다른 느낌인지?

- 아무래도 처음에 사령부를 건설할 때 조마조마 하긴 하다. 어느 정도 지나면 지킬 수 있는 시점이 오는데 그때까지의 긴장감이 짜릿하다.



▲ 오늘 경기에서 멀티 전략이 노출됐다?

- 앞으로 다른 분들이 저와 할 때 몰래 멀티 확인을 하려고 노력할 것 같다.



▲ 다음 상대가 서기수다. 부담되진 않은가?

- 서기수 선수도 워낙 실력있는 선수라 부담되긴 하지만 열심히 준비하면 충분히 이길 수 있을 것 같다.



▲ 최근에 게인워드도 우승하고 분위기가 좋은데?

- 게임하는데도 운이 따라주는 것 같은 좋은 시기인 것 같다. 덕분에 자신감도 붙었다.



▲ 4강에서 임재덕을 만날 것 같은지?

- 그럴 것 같다. 재덕이 형이 프로토스 전을 잘하기 때문에 쉽게 올라 올 것으로 예상된다.



▲ 1.2.0 패치가 된 후 장단점이 있다면?

- 오늘 패치 후 프로토스 전을 연습하지 않고 경기에 임했다. 패치 전 전략으로 나왔다. 아직은 잘 모르겠다.



▲ 8강에 진출한 임재덕은 패치 이후로 저그가 힘들어졌다고 했다?

- 엄살인 것 같다. 오픈 시즌2에서 우승할 때도 징징대면서 우승하는 걸 옆에서 봤다. 이번에도 그럴 것이라고 생각된다.



▲ ‘떼란’이란 별명은 어떤지?

- 그다지… 약간 지저분한 느낌이라, 깨끗한 별명을 부탁 드린다.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 연습을 도와주신 슬레이어스 문성원 선수, 스타테일 김승현 선수, 동주 형께 너무 감사한다. A. There were many Terrans in my group. There are many variables in TvT, so I was a little nervous, but I'm happy to advance with 2 wins.A. This was a build that was used on me during a ladder game. I thought that the opponent wouldn't expect me to do the same thing on him, so I decided to use it.A. The first expansion in my natural was a safe strategy. The opponent tried to fast expand as well, so I reacted with another expansion of my own.A. If you use siege tanks when you're ahead, it's hard to take advantage of your lead since they hinder your mobility. I tried to push the pace and made a marine-heavy composition.A. It does feel anxious whenever I first start building that command center. Eventually, there comes a time when I can safely defend my expansion, and I enjoy the feeling it gives me until I reach that point.A. I think a lot of people will try to find hidden expansions when they play against me now.A. Since he is such a skilled player, I feel very pressured, but I think I can take him if I prepare well enough.A. I think it's a time where everything is going right for me. Thanks to this, my confidence has increased significantly.A. I think so. He is excellent against Protoss, so I'm expecting him to crush his opponent.A. I played today without practicing after the patch. I used strategies that I've been using before, so I don't know too much yet.A. I think he's just faking it. I witnessed him winning in season 2 as he cried his way to victory. I'm pretty sure this is the case right now too.A. Well... it has a dirty feeling to it. I would like a cleaner nickname.A. I want to thank SlayerS_CcapSeungWoo, Kim Seung-Hyun and IMGanZi.

2nd Place of Group B

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. It doesn't feel very good. I expected to lose today, but I think I got lucky and ended up winning. Also, I feel sorry for TheBestfOu.



Q. In the first set, you took a gold expansion, was this a prepared strategy?

A. I prepared the build beforehand. I analyzed that the opponent likes to play a management style, so I tried to counter his strategy and come up with one of my own.



Q. You ended up doing a team-kill.

A. I didn't prepare to proxy my gateway. There's a build TheBestfOu uses on Scrap Station that is unbeatable. I know of it, but I haven't been able to beat it yet. I thought that it wouldn't hurt to try so I built my gateway in a proxy location.



Q. Did you try to play comfortably in the last set since you were guaranteed to advance?

A. No, I tried to break the back door and push through the front. He found me with a scv, so my plan was folded.



Q. Your next opponent is IMNesTea, do you think that the recent patch will effect this match?

A. I don't think the patch will come into play. I always thought that the PvZ match-up was imbalanced. In our team, we call Zergs a pathetic race. However, this is IMNesTea, so I think he'll come up with a solution.



Q. It looks like Protosses are able to make fast phoenixes and deal damage with the recent patch.

A. I can't reveal everything, but with this, you can block out a few strategies from the opponent. However, Zergs can no longer die to cannon rushes now.



Q. Any comments?

A. Zotac Korea's team manager Seo Man-Suk came to cheer for me, and I'm always thankful of his support. I also want to thank the manager and the teammates. Mom and dad, I love you.



Original interview in Korea (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 기분이 별로 좋지 않았다. 경기에 질것을 예상하고 왔는데 운 좋게 승리한 것 같다. 그리고 찬민이에게 미안하다.



▲ 1경기에서 황금 멀티를 먹었는데 준비한 것인가?

- 미리 준비했던 것이다. 상대가 최근 운영위주로 하는 분이라고 파악했다. 본진 위주로 하는 분이라 역발상해서 전략을 쓰게 됐다.



▲ 팀킬을 하게 됐는데?

- 몰래 관문은 준비한 것이 아니다. 고철 처리장에서 찬민이가 패하지 않는 빌드가 있다. 알고도 이겨본 적이 없다. 지더라도 할 만하겠다 싶어서 전진 관문을 사용했다.



▲ 마지막 경기는 진출 확정이 되어 편하게 한 것인가?

- 아니다. 뒷길을 뚫은 뒤 입구로 진입하려 했다. 그때 건설로봇에게 입구 쪽 병력이 발각되어 계획이 틀어졌다.



▲ 다음 상대가 임재덕이다. 패치의 영향이 있을 것으로 생각하나?

- 패치와는 상관없다. 프로토스 대 저그는 밸런스가 안 맞는다고 생각해왔다. 우리 팀에선 저그는 그냥 불쌍한 종족이라고 불린다. 하지만 재덕이 형이니깐 파해법을 들고 나올 것으로 예상된다.



▲ 이번 패치때문에 불사조를 빨리 생산하게 되면서 이득이 있을 것으로 보이는데?

- 정확하게 밝힐 순 없지만 상대방의 빌드 몇 개를 차단할 수 있다는 점인 것 같다. 반면, 저그도 광자포 러쉬에 쉽게 무너지지 않게 됐다는 점도 있다.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 팀을 후원해 주시는 조텍코리아의 서만석 팀장님 응원 와주셨는데 항상 감사드린다. 팀원들과 감독님도 항상 고맙단 말 전하고 싶다. 엄마, 아빠 사랑한다. A. It doesn't feel very good. I expected to lose today, but I think I got lucky and ended up winning. Also, I feel sorry for TheBestfOu.A. I prepared the build beforehand. I analyzed that the opponent likes to play a management style, so I tried to counter his strategy and come up with one of my own.A. I didn't prepare to proxy my gateway. There's a build TheBestfOu uses on Scrap Station that is unbeatable. I know of it, but I haven't been able to beat it yet. I thought that it wouldn't hurt to try so I built my gateway in a proxy location.A. No, I tried to break the back door and push through the front. He found me with a scv, so my plan was folded.A. I don't think the patch will come into play. I always thought that the PvZ match-up was imbalanced. In our team, we call Zergs a pathetic race. However, this is IMNesTea, so I think he'll come up with a solution.A. I can't reveal everything, but with this, you can block out a few strategies from the opponent. However, Zergs can no longer die to cannon rushes now.A. Zotac Korea's team manager Seo Man-Suk came to cheer for me, and I'm always thankful of his support. I also want to thank the manager and the teammates. Mom and dad, I love you.

1st Place of Group C

+ Show Spoiler + EGIdrA







Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8 as the first place in your group?

A. I'm very happy to advance to the Round of 8 for the first time. I'm also looking forward to playing the second place of tomorrow's games.



Q. Did you have any difficulties in the first set?

A. I've always used a roach build on Xel'Naga Caverns. I was expecting TSL_Clide to do a marauder rush and I was right on the spot. I didn't have that much trouble.



Q. You canceled your hatchery to NsPGenius's cannon rush, was this planned ahead?

A. It was a strategy I was very familiar with. If the cannons finish behind the mineral lines, it's impossible for the Zerg to break it at that point in time. That's why I canceled it.



Q. How was oGsNaDa's thor rush in your match against him?

A. I wasn't very familiar of the build, but I made some banelings to counter his marines from the barracks with a reactor add-on. I was able to deal with it as my banelings luckily damaged the scv's repairing the thor.



Q. You said that advancing to the Round of 16 was a miracle in your last interview, but now you're here in the Round of 8.

A. I think it's just a bigger miracle.



Q. How did the 1.2.0 patch affect your gameplay?

A. It didn't have an effect in the first two sets, but the scv's repairing oGsNaDa's thor had the same priority as the thor, so I was able to defend it a little easier.



Q. What race do you want your next opponent to be?

A. A Terran.



Q. You've always said that ZvT was hard, is there a reason you want to play against a Terran now?

A. There are no Zerg players in Group D, and the Protoss players in there are too good.



Q. Any comments to the fans?

A. 2 American fans showed up from New Jersey. I was so happy to see some fans from my hometown.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 조1위로 8강에 진출한 소감?

- 처음으로 8강에 진출해 너무 기쁘다. 내일 경기의 2위와 경기를 가지기 때문에 너무 기쁘다.



▲ 1경기에서 어려운 점은 없었나?

- 젤나가 동굴에선 항상 바퀴 빌드를 썼었다. 아마 한규종 선수가 불곰 러쉬를 하지 않을까 예상했는데 적중했다. 별로 어려운 점은 없었다.



▲ 정민수의 광자포 러쉬에 부화장을 취소했는데 계획된 것이었나?

- 원래부터 상당히 익숙했던 전략이었다. 그 위치(앞마당 미네랄 뒤)에 광자포가 건설되면 (그 시기의)저그가 파괴하기란 불가능하다. 그래서 부화장을 취소했다.



▲ 이윤열과의 경기에서 토르 러쉬는 어떠했나?

- 익숙한 빌드는 아니었다. 정찰 갔을 때 반응로를 확인한 후 해병을 예상하고 맹독충을 생산했는데 운 좋게 토르를 수리하는 건설로봇에 피해를 주게 되어 효과를 봤다.



▲ 지난 번 인터뷰에서 16강 진출이 기적이라고 표현했었다. 헌데 지금 8강에 진출하게 됐다?

- 그냥 더 큰 기적이라고 생각한다.



▲ 1.2.0 패치가 이번 경기에 영향을 미쳤는가?

- 앞에 두 경기에선 영향 받은 게 없었다. 마지막 이윤열전에선 건설로봇이 우선 점사 순위를 가지게 되어 좀 더 쉽게 막을 수 있었다.



▲ 다음 상대는 어떤 종족이었으면 좋겠나?

- 테란.



▲ 항상 테란이 힘들다고 했는데 만나고 싶은 이유가 있나?

- D조에 저그가 없고 프로토스 선수들이 너무 잘해서 그렇다.



▲ 팬들에게 하고 싶은 말?

- 뉴저지에서 미국팬 2명이 왔다. 내 고향이기도 해서 너무 기쁘고 고마웠다. A. I'm very happy to advance to the Round of 8 for the first time. I'm also looking forward to playing the second place of tomorrow's games.A. I've always used a roach build on Xel'Naga Caverns. I was expecting TSL_Clide to do a marauder rush and I was right on the spot. I didn't have that much trouble.A. It was a strategy I was very familiar with. If the cannons finish behind the mineral lines, it's impossible for the Zerg to break it at that point in time. That's why I canceled it.A. I wasn't very familiar of the build, but I made some banelings to counter his marines from the barracks with a reactor add-on. I was able to deal with it as my banelings luckily damaged the scv's repairing the thor.A. I think it's just a bigger miracle.A. It didn't have an effect in the first two sets, but the scv's repairing oGsNaDa's thor had the same priority as the thor, so I was able to defend it a little easier.A. A Terran.A. There are no Zerg players in Group D, and the Protoss players in there are too good.A. 2 American fans showed up from New Jersey. I was so happy to see some fans from my hometown.

2nd Place of Group C

+ Show Spoiler + oGsNaDa







Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. I had a hard time during preparation, but I'm happy that everything went well.



Q. It felt like the group was very tough.

A. Since I was in a Protoss group before, it was easy to practice, but this time, I was stuck in a group with all 3 races. However, I was able to perfect a build of my own and had a lot of confidence, so I thought it was still doable.



Q. It looks like your TvP skill has increased dramatically.

A. I was very relaxed as I recently prepared a lot of solutions against Protoss. I put the main focus on the first set, but I still lost a lot in practice. I think I was able to get a good result today due to this learning experience.



Q. Who did you want to play against in the third set?

A. I prepared 50/50, so I didn't really care who I faced.



Q. How did it feel when TSL_Clide was announced as your next opponent?

A. I've always liked playing TvT, so I was relieved.



Q. The hellion-marine rush looked like it took a lot of hard work.

A. I made the build considering the recent trend. I will show better games in the future with strategies that involve a lot of thinking.



Q. What do you think about SlayerS_BoxeR getting knocked out?

A. He prepared very well. I think it's the opposite situation as the last season. He got knocked out very disappointingly and I felt bad for him. I plan on doing better to make up for his loss.



Q. After looking at this season, do you think you've done as well as you have predicted?

A. When the league started, I didn't think I'd get this far. I was satisfied with retaining Code S, but I'm glad that I was able to do even better.



Q. Starting in the Round of 8, the format will be a multi-set tournament style.

A. I like both the multi-set style and the tournament style, so I'm very confident in the new format, especially in a best-of-5.



Q. Who do you want to face from Group D?

A. I want oGsMC to advance as first. Ah! Liquid'Jinro is also practicing with us... I don't want to face both of them, but if I do, I want to play some entertaining games with them.



Q. Do you have any goals?

A. Since I slipped in the Round of 8 last time, I will set a higher goal once I advance to the Round of 4.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank the players that helped me practice, coach oGsGon who picked me up from my house, as well as the manager. NEXPuzzle and PoltPrime also gave me good advices. A lot of others helped me out, but I'm sorry I can't remember them all.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 준비하는데 고생했었다. 그럼에도 잘 풀려서 기분이 너무 좋다.



▲ 조 편성이 힘들다고 느껴질 정도였는데?

- 프로토스 조에 있다 보니 연습하기엔 편했다. 하지만 이번엔 3종족이 모두 모여있어 힘들었다. 그래도 나만의 빌드를 완성시켰고 자신감이 있었기에 할만하다 생각했다.



▲ 프로토스 전 실력이 더욱 좋아진 것 같다?

- 아무래도 프로토스에 대한 해법을 많이 준비했던 터라 편했다. 1경기에 가장 큰 비중을 뒀다. 그래도 연습엔 많이 졌다. 연습을 통해 많이 배워서 좋은 결과가 있었던 것 같다.



▲ 3경기에서 누구와 만나고 싶었는지?

- 누구와 마주쳐도 될 정도로 50:50으로 준비했다.



▲ 한규종이 결정되었을 땐 어땠나?

- 아무래도 테란전은 좋아하는 종족전이라서 마음이 가벼웠다.



▲ 화염차 해병 러쉬는 많은 준비가 있어보였다?

- 최근 트랜드에 상성될 수 있는 빌드를 생각해서 만든 것이다. 앞으로도 많은 생각을 통해서 좋은 경기 보여드리겠다.



▲ 앞서 임요환 선수는 탈락한 것에 대해 어떻게 생각하나?

- 준비를 잘해왔더라. 지난 시즌과는 반대되는 상황인 것 같다. 아쉽게 탈락했는데 안타까웠다. 요환이 형의 몫까지 열심히 할 생각이다.



▲ 이번 시즌을 봤을 때 본인이 생각한 것보다 잘되고 있다고 보는가?

- 리그 시작할 때는 이정도까지도 생각을 못했다. 코드S를 확보하면 잘했다고 생각했는데 그 이상의 결과가 나와 다행이라 생각한다.



▲ 8강부턴 다전제 토너먼트가 시작되는데?

- 아무래도 다전제와 토너먼트 모두 좋아한다. 5판 3선승제를 가장 좋아하는데 자신있다.



▲ D조에서 누구와 경기를 가졌으면 좋겠나?

- 민철이가 꼭 1위로 올라갔으면 좋겠다. 아! 조나단도 함께 연습하고 있는데...사실 둘다 만나고 싶지는 않지만 만나게 되면 좋은 경기 펼쳤으면 좋겠다.



▲ 목표가 있다면?

- 지난 번에 8강에서 미끄러졌기 때문에 4강에 진입한 후 더 높은 목표를



▲ 마지막으로?

- 연습을 도와준 oGs팀원들, 집까지 데리러 와준 성곤코치, 감독님 모두 감사드린다.

그리고 상준이, 최성훈 선수도 많은 조언을 해줬었다. 여러 선수들이 도와줬는데 기억을 못해서 죄송하다. A. I had a hard time during preparation, but I'm happy that everything went well.A. Since I was in a Protoss group before, it was easy to practice, but this time, I was stuck in a group with all 3 races. However, I was able to perfect a build of my own and had a lot of confidence, so I thought it was still doable.A. I was very relaxed as I recently prepared a lot of solutions against Protoss. I put the main focus on the first set, but I still lost a lot in practice. I think I was able to get a good result today due to this learning experience.A. I prepared 50/50, so I didn't really care who I faced.A. I've always liked playing TvT, so I was relieved.A. I made the build considering the recent trend. I will show better games in the future with strategies that involve a lot of thinking.A. He prepared very well. I think it's the opposite situation as the last season. He got knocked out very disappointingly and I felt bad for him. I plan on doing better to make up for his loss.A. When the league started, I didn't think I'd get this far. I was satisfied with retaining Code S, but I'm glad that I was able to do even better.A. I like both the multi-set style and the tournament style, so I'm very confident in the new format, especially in a best-of-5.A. I want oGsMC to advance as first. Ah! Liquid'Jinro is also practicing with us... I don't want to face both of them, but if I do, I want to play some entertaining games with them.A. Since I slipped in the Round of 8 last time, I will set a higher goal once I advance to the Round of 4.A. I want to thank the players that helped me practice, coach oGsGon who picked me up from my house, as well as the manager. NEXPuzzle and PoltPrime also gave me good advices. A lot of others helped me out, but I'm sorry I can't remember them all.

1st Place of Group D

+ Show Spoiler + MarineKingPrime







Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. I expected it to be very hard since oGsMC was in the same group, but I'm happy that I advanced without having to play against him.



Q. It looked like you were behind until the midpoint of the game.

A. Since I like to expand quickly in this match-up, I heard that Liquid'Jinro prepared a specific build that counters my style. I made a lot of mistakes in the mid-late game, but I think I got lucky and was able to win in the end.



Q. Did you plan to harass with marine drops before the game?

A. I was in a situation where I couldn't win, so I dropped thinking "I might have a chance if I go for an elimination race".



Q. ST_RainBOw proxied his second barracks against you, but you built a bunker in your natural instead of on the ramp.

A. ST_RainBOw attacked first with his marines, so I felt that he might be doing a 2 or 3 barracks pressure. That's why I decided to build a bunker.



Q. Your Round of 8 opponent is oGsNaDa, how do you feel about it?

A. I haven't played too many games against him, so I'm not too sure. He is still one of the greatest players, so I will not let my guard down.



Q. Due to the 1.2.0 patch, phoenixes now come out much faster. How has this affected your play?

A. Since it hasn't been that long since the patch was released, I don't think the paradigm has changed or anything like that. Zergs are QQ'ing though.



Q. Any comments?

A. I hope my teammates can pick it up next season.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 같은 조에 민철이 형이 있어서 힘들 것이라고 예상했는데 만나지 않고 진출하게 되어 기쁘다.



▲ 중반까지 불리해 보였는데?

- 테란 전에서 더블위주로 경기를 하다 보니, 조나단 선수가 거기에 맞는 맞춤빌드를 준비해 왔다고 들었다. 중 후반에 실수가 많기는 했지만 운 좋게 이긴 것 같다.



▲ 해병 드랍 견제는 미리 계획 된 것이었나?

- 어떻게 해도 이길 수 없는 상황이라 ‘전멸전을 가면 이길 수 있겠다’란 판단이 들어 드랍을 갔다.



▲ 김성제와의 경기에서 전진 벙영을 했는데, 입구 병영을 언덕 아래 지었다?

- 성제형이 마린을 먼저 공격했다. 그래서 왠지 2병영이나 3병영 압박이란 느낌을 받았다. 그래서 벙커를 건설하게 됐다.



▲ 8강 상대가 이윤열인데 어떤가?

- 이윤열 선수는 그렇게 많은 게임을 해보지 않아서 잘 모르겠다. 최고의 선수이기 때문에 절대 방심하지 않고 경기에 임할 것이다.



▲ 1.2.0패치가 되면서 불사조가 빨리 나오게 됐는데 영향이 있었나?

- 아직 패치가 된지 얼마 안되지 패러다임이 바뀐다거나 하는 느낌은 받지 못했다. 저그들은 징징대더라.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 우리팀 선수들이 다음 시즌부턴 잘 했으면 좋겠다. A. I expected it to be very hard since oGsMC was in the same group, but I'm happy that I advanced without having to play against him.A. Since I like to expand quickly in this match-up, I heard that Liquid'Jinro prepared a specific build that counters my style. I made a lot of mistakes in the mid-late game, but I think I got lucky and was able to win in the end.A. I was in a situation where I couldn't win, so I dropped thinking "I might have a chance if I go for an elimination race".A. ST_RainBOw attacked first with his marines, so I felt that he might be doing a 2 or 3 barracks pressure. That's why I decided to build a bunker.A. I haven't played too many games against him, so I'm not too sure. He is still one of the greatest players, so I will not let my guard down.A. Since it hasn't been that long since the patch was released, I don't think the paradigm has changed or anything like that. Zergs are QQ'ing though.A. I hope my teammates can pick it up next season.

2nd Place of Group D

+ Show Spoiler + Liquid'Jinro







Q. First of all, congratulations. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. On one side, I feel very relaxed, but on the other side, I'm sorry that my teammate oGsMC didn't get to advance.



Q. In your game against MarineKingPrime, you were ahead by a big margin until he turned the tide with marines.

A. It's not an excuse, but I didn't play that well in the game. I somewhat expected his build, but I didn't think that he would make any siege tanks. I knew that he was excellent at TvT, so I specifically prepared a build against him. The build came with a lot of risks, and I think I lost since my predictions were a little off.



Q. You had a dark expression just before your match against oGsMC.

A. It was a situation I didn't want to be in. I only practiced TvT since I thought oGsMC would still come out on top anyways. Also, I was sad since I would knock him out if I had won, and vice versa.



Q. Did you expect the carriers?

A. I think the carrier itself is a decent unit. It's underrated by many people, but it's actually quite good against Terran mech. However, I saw his tech route beforehand, and I was able to defend it easily as there were more phoenixes than there were carriers.

It's very hard to take a second expansion on Scrap Station, so I thought going all-in after taking my natural would be an adequate strategy.



Q. You lost 4:0 to oGsMC in the third open season, but you did very well this time around. What has changed since then?

A. I think it's too early to say anything. I just want to say that I was able to win as we didn't have to practice against each other this time, so we didn't know anything about each other's builds, and the build I used today was too much for him to react on the spot.



Q. What do you think about EGIdrA as your next opponent?

A. I think we're very even. Maps will be the deciding factor, but I can take games from him when I'm lucky, just as he can steal games on his good days. It will be an exciting match.



Q. Any comments to oGsMC?

A. Once again, I'm sorry. I don't want to do another team-kill.



Q. Any comments to the fans?

A. I want to thank Sculp, IMGanZi, oGsNaDa, oGsTOP, oGsHero and oGsTheStC. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for viewing the games tonight.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 먼저 축하한다. 8강에 진출한 소감?

- 한편으론 안도가 되고, 다른 한편으론 같이 숙소생활을 하는 장민철 선수가 탈락하게 되어 미안하다.



▲ 이정훈 전에서 우세하다가 갑자기 해병에 뒤집혔는데?

- 핑계는 아니지만, 그 경기를 잘하지 못했다. 이정훈 선수의 빌드를 어느 정도 예측은 했는데 공성전차를 만들 줄은 몰랐다. 이정훈 선수가 테란 전을 잘하는 것을 알고 있어 빌드를 준비해왔었다. 위험이 많이 따르는 빌드 였고 예상이 빗나가면서 패한 것 같다.



▲ 장민철과 첫 경기 전 침울한 표정을 지었는데?

- 있고 싶지 않은 상황이라서 그랬다. 테란 전만 준비해왔었다. 프로토스 전은 장민철이 우위에 있을 것이란 생각이 들어서 연습하지 않았다. 또한, 내가 승리하면 장민철이 탈락하고, 반대되는 상황엔 내가 탈락해서 그랬던 것 같다.



▲ 우주모함을 예상했었나?

- 우주모함 자체는 좋은 빌드라고 생각한다. 저평가 받긴 하지만 메카닉 체제에선 상당히 좋다. 하지만 미리 확인을 했고, 불사조가 우주모함보다 많아서 쉽게 막을 수 있었다.

고철 처리장에선 2번째 확장을 가져가기 힘들기 때문에 확장 하나 먹고 올인 하는 전략이 적합하다고 생각해 그렇게 풀어갔다.



▲ 지난 오픈 시즌2에선 장민철에게 4:0으로 패했었는데 오늘은 선전했다. 그 동안 달라진 점이 있다면?

- 아직은 말하기가 이른 것 같다. 단지 오늘 승리할 수 있었던 것은 함께 연습을 하지 않아서 빌드를 알 수 없었단 것이었고, 오늘 사용한 빌드가 순간적으로 대응하기엔 무리인 빌드라서 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.



▲ 다음 상대 ‘그렉필즈’에 대해 어떻게 생각하나?

- 어느 정도 비등할 것 같다. 맵에 따라 좌우되긴 하겠지만, 운 좋은 날엔 잘 이기고, 반대론 패하고 하니 재미있는 경기가 될 것 같다.



▲ 장민철 선수에게 한 마디?

- 다시 한번 미안하다. 이제 팀킬은 싫다.



▲ 팬들에게?

- 배경환, 김동주, 이윤열, 김정훈, 송현덕, 최연식 등에게 고맙단 말 전하고 싶다. 그리고 시청해준 전 세계 팬들에게 감사의 말을 전하고 싶다. A. On one side, I feel very relaxed, but on the other side, I'm sorry that my teammate oGsMC didn't get to advance.A. It's not an excuse, but I didn't play that well in the game. I somewhat expected his build, but I didn't think that he would make any siege tanks. I knew that he was excellent at TvT, so I specifically prepared a build against him. The build came with a lot of risks, and I think I lost since my predictions were a little off.A. It was a situation I didn't want to be in. I only practiced TvT since I thought oGsMC would still come out on top anyways. Also, I was sad since I would knock him out if I had won, and vice versa.A. I think the carrier itself is a decent unit. It's underrated by many people, but it's actually quite good against Terran mech. However, I saw his tech route beforehand, and I was able to defend it easily as there were more phoenixes than there were carriers.It's very hard to take a second expansion on Scrap Station, so I thought going all-in after taking my natural would be an adequate strategy.A. I think it's too early to say anything. I just want to say that I was able to win as we didn't have to practice against each other this time, so we didn't know anything about each other's builds, and the build I used today was too much for him to react on the spot.A. I think we're very even. Maps will be the deciding factor, but I can take games from him when I'm lucky, just as he can steal games on his good days. It will be an exciting match.A. Once again, I'm sorry. I don't want to do another team-kill.A. I want to thank Sculp, IMGanZi, oGsNaDa, oGsTOP, oGsHero and oGsTheStC. I also want to thank the fans from all over the world for viewing the games tonight. 1st Place of Group A2nd Place of Group A1st Place of Group B2nd Place of Group B1st Place of Group C2nd Place of Group C1st Place of Group D2nd Place of Group D

Code A

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Winner of TSL_aLive vs oGsTOP

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Q. Any comments on your victory?

A. Practice was hard. The map itself was difficult too. I was very worried, but I think everything worked out nicely.



Q. You dealt out a lot of damage with a reaper.

A. No one really uses reapers anymore. I tried to use it as a sneaky strategy, and I ended up doing a lot of damage with it.



Q. Were you specifically prepared for cloaked banshees?

A. No, I didn't really practice on Shakuras Plateau. I played without any set plans and things turned out well. I simply scanned and saw a hellion, so I adjusted from that point on.



Q. Your next opponent is BanBansZenith.

A. I lost to him in the final of season 2's qualifiers. I think I need to pay him back.



Q. Are you worried about the upcoming patch?

A. Things will be very hard on long rush distance maps. It also looks like it will be harder to defend against Protoss all-in strategies.



Q. Many of your teammates are in Code S, do they say anything in the team house?

A. They make fun of me a lot. It's sometimes annoying, but I want to do well and advance.



Q. Any comments?

A. I want to thank the coach and the teammates that practiced with me.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 승리의 소감 한 마디?

- 연습이 힘들었다. 맵 자체가 힘들었다. 고민을 많이했는데 잘 풀린 것 같다.



▲ 사신으로 재미를 많이 봤는데?

- 요즘 사신 자체를 많이 사용하지 않는다. 노림수로 써봤는데 많은 이득을 봤다.



▲ 은폐 밴시에 미리 대책을 세운 것인가?

- 아니다. 샤쿠라스 고원 자체를 많이 연습하지 않았다. 그냥 하고 싶은 데로 했는데 잘 통한 것 같다. 단순히 스캔으로 화염차를 확인하면서 나온 방책으로 생각했다.



▲ 다음 상대가 서경덕인데?

- 시즌2 예선 결승에서 패한 적이 있다. 빚을 갚아줘야 한다고 생각한다.



▲ 패치가 걱정될 것 같은데?

- 러쉬 거리가 먼 맵에선 매우 힘들 것 같다. 프로토스 전의 올인 전략도 막기 힘들어 질 것으로 보인다.



▲ 팀원들의 다수가 코드S에 진출해있는데 팀 내에서 별 말이 없는가?

- 많이 놀린다. 짜증 날 때도 있지만, 잘해서 승격했으면 좋겠다.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 연습 도와준 팀원들과 코치님 고맙다. A. Practice was hard. The map itself was difficult too. I was very worried, but I think everything worked out nicely.A. No one really uses reapers anymore. I tried to use it as a sneaky strategy, and I ended up doing a lot of damage with it.A. No, I didn't really practice on Shakuras Plateau. I played without any set plans and things turned out well. I simply scanned and saw a hellion, so I adjusted from that point on.A. I lost to him in the final of season 2's qualifiers. I think I need to pay him back.A. Things will be very hard on long rush distance maps. It also looks like it will be harder to defend against Protoss all-in strategies.A. They make fun of me a lot. It's sometimes annoying, but I want to do well and advance.A. I want to thank the coach and the teammates that practiced with me.

Winner of ST_Squirtle vs sCfOu

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Winner of oGsCezanne vs LonerPrime.WE

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Winner of ST_July vs SlayerS_YuGiOh

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. The opponent played too simply, unlike what I expected. It was hard, because there were a lot of things on my mind during the games.



Q. Is that why you won 2:1?

A. I used a prepared build in the second set, but it was denied, so I simply tried to power my opponent down from that point.



Q. In the last set, you decided to kill the opponent's lair.

A. If I didn't kill it, I would have lost. I initially planned to kill his spire and play a management game, but I sacrificed too many drones and a queen, so it was my only remaining option. I knew that I would win if I only made zerglings.



Q. You're guaranteed to play in the up and down matches, how do you feel?

A. I'm much more relaxed now. I consider everything from now a bonus. It'll be nice to get first place and have the luxury of choosing my opponent, but I'm happy as it is.



Q. If you get first place in Code A, you'll still have the title of a champion.

Q. I don't have any desire to win in an inferior league. However, I can't just give away games, so I will still prepare hard.



Q. Who do you want to play against in the next match?

A. I want to play NEXExcrement. I don't mean anything special, I just want to play him since he has been doing very well recently.



Q. It seems like playing against other races became harder after the patch.

A. I didn't really get to practice any games with other races. I think there are many Terrans and Zergs that are crying right now. There is no solution to fast phoenixes, so I'll need to study the match-up more.



Q. Any comments?

A. Players like Creep, CheckPrime, oGsZenio, RainfOu and MonsterMvP helped me practice, so I'd like to thank them.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 내 예상과는 달리 상대가 너무 단순하게 했다. 너무 많은 생각을 해서 힘들었다.



▲ 그래서 2-1로 승리한 것인지?

- 2번째 세트에서 준비된 빌드를 썼는데, 막혀버렸다. 그래서 그냥 단순하게 힘 싸움을 했다.



▲ 경기가 꽤 팽팽했는데?

- 나름대로 재미있었다. 오랜만에 느껴보는 긴장감이었다. 스타크래프트에서 한상봉 선수나 제동이와 하는 느낌이었다.



▲ 마지막 세트에서 번식지를 파괴하는 선택을 했는데?

- 파괴 못했으면 졌다. 원래는 둥지탑 파괴 후 운영하려 했는데, 여왕과 일 벌레를 많이 내줘서 번신지를 파괴하기로 택한 것이었다. 저글링만 찍어도 이긴다는 확신이 들었다.



▲ 승격강등전이 확정 됐다. 기분이 어떤가?

- 마음이 편해졌다. 지금부턴 보너스라고 생각한다. 물론 1등을 해서 상대를 고를 수 있으면 좋겠지만, 지금도 좋다.



▲ 그래도 코드A 1위를 하면 코드A 우승자란 타이틀이 달릴 텐데?

- 하부리그에서 우승하고 싶은 욕심이 없다. 그래도 일부로 져 줄 순 없는 것이니 연습은 열심히 할 것이다.



▲ 2경기 선수 중 누구와 겨루고 싶나?

- 변현우 선수. 다른 뜻은 없고 요즘 잘하는 것 같아서 한번 붙어보고 싶다.



▲ 패치 후 타 종족 전이 힘들어졌을 것 같은데?

- 타 종족 전 연습을 거의 하지 못했다. 테란과 저그가 죽는 소리가 많은 것 같더라. 빠른 불사조에 대한 해법이 없다. 프로토스 전에 좀 더 연구를 해야 할 것 같다.



▲ 마지막으로?

- 연습을 도와준 선수들이 있다. 이원표 선수가 제일 많이 도와줬고, 프라임의 이형주, oGs최정민, fOu최진솔, MVP탁현승에게 고맙다는 말 전하고 싶다. A. The opponent played too simply, unlike what I expected. It was hard, because there were a lot of things on my mind during the games.A. I used a prepared build in the second set, but it was denied, so I simply tried to power my opponent down from that point.A. If I didn't kill it, I would have lost. I initially planned to kill his spire and play a management game, but I sacrificed too many drones and a queen, so it was my only remaining option. I knew that I would win if I only made zerglings.A. I'm much more relaxed now. I consider everything from now a bonus. It'll be nice to get first place and have the luxury of choosing my opponent, but I'm happy as it is.Q. I don't have any desire to win in an inferior league. However, I can't just give away games, so I will still prepare hard.A. I want to play NEXExcrement. I don't mean anything special, I just want to play him since he has been doing very well recently.A. I didn't really get to practice any games with other races. I think there are many Terrans and Zergs that are crying right now. There is no solution to fast phoenixes, so I'll need to study the match-up more.A. Players like Creep, CheckPrime, oGsZenio, RainfOu and MonsterMvP helped me practice, so I'd like to thank them.

Winner of NEXExcrement vs TSL_Killer

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. It felt like TSL_Killer had been spying on me over the last few days, but I'm glad that I won.



Q. Many people are complimenting that you have been doing very well recently.

A. I was discouraged after losing 4:0 in the third place match. I was very disappointed.



Q. In the first set, things didn't look too good in your favor.

A. I didn't feel that I was behind. It doesn't matter how many gateway units you have since barracks units completely destroy them, so I knew that I would win as long as I kept the colossi numbers down.



Q. What do you think about the fast phoenixes due to the patch?

A. I had a hard time playing against it during practice, but I was relieved that the opponent didn't take advantage of this during the games.



Q. Did playing Protoss in the past help you in any way?

A. It didn't really help me. I never 4 warpgate rushed myself and I placed a scv in his natural as Protosses are most likely to play strategically if they don't expand by the 6 minute mark.



Q. ST_July picked you as his preferred opponent.

A. I don't think it'll be that fun. I'm pretty sure I'll lose as I lost every time I played him on ladder. I need to practice more against Zergs, but seeing his games today, I think I might actually have a chance.



Q. Do you have any desire to win the tournament?

A. My goal has changed a bit. I want to take first place now.



Q. Any comments?

A. There were many people that practiced with me including NEXPuzzle, Ahn Sang-Won, and teammates Jae-Hyuk and Kim Dong-Ho, as well as CranefOu and NsPSuzy.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 최근 신상호 선수가 나에 대해 뒷조사(?)를 많이 하는 것 같았는데 이겨서 좋다.



▲ 요즘 여기저기서 잘한다는 평이 많은데?

- 3, 4위 전에서 4:0으로 패해서 위축됐었다. 실망이 컸었다.



▲ 1세트 경기에선 불리해 보였는데?

- 불리함을 느끼지 못했다. 관문 유닛이 아무리 많아도 병영 유닛에게 안되기 때문에 거신만 끊어내면 이길 수 있겠단 확신이 있었다.



▲ 패치로 인한 빠른 불사조?

- 연습 때 불사조로 고생을 했었다. 하지만 상대가 사용하지 않아 다행이라 생각했다.



▲ 본인이 프로토스를 한 것이 도움이 됐는지?

- 별로 도움되진 않았다. 내가 프로토스 할 때는 4차관을 쓰지 않았다. 6분까지 멀티를 안 먹으면 거의 전략적으로 승부를 보기 때문에 건설로봇을 앞마당에 뒀었다.



▲박성준이 본인을 지목했는데?

- 별로 재미 없을 것 같다. 질 것 같다. 래더에서도 매번 졌었다. 요즘 저그전을 안해봐서 연습을 해봐야 알 것 같다. 그래도 오늘 경기를 보니 이길 수 있겠단 생각도 들었다.



▲ 욕심은 없는지?

- 조금 바뀌었다. 1등을 해야겠다



▲ 마지막으로?

- 연습해준 사람들이 많다. NEX김상준 선수, IM안상원 선수, 같은 팀의 재혁이, 김동호 선수와 fOu팀의 최한별 선수, 엔에스피의 김정훈 선수에게 고맙단 말 전하고 싶다. A. It felt like TSL_Killer had been spying on me over the last few days, but I'm glad that I won.A. I was discouraged after losing 4:0 in the third place match. I was very disappointed.A. I didn't feel that I was behind. It doesn't matter how many gateway units you have since barracks units completely destroy them, so I knew that I would win as long as I kept the colossi numbers down.A. I had a hard time playing against it during practice, but I was relieved that the opponent didn't take advantage of this during the games.A. It didn't really help me. I never 4 warpgate rushed myself and I placed a scv in his natural as Protosses are most likely to play strategically if they don't expand by the 6 minute mark.A. I don't think it'll be that fun. I'm pretty sure I'll lose as I lost every time I played him on ladder. I need to practice more against Zergs, but seeing his games today, I think I might actually have a chance.A. My goal has changed a bit. I want to take first place now.A. There were many people that practiced with me including NEXPuzzle, Ahn Sang-Won, and teammates Jae-Hyuk and Kim Dong-Ho, as well as CranefOu and NsPSuzy.

Winner of FOXMoon vs ST_August

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. I prepared a various of things since my opponent was known to be strategical, and I think the games generally went well.



Q. Were there any dangerous moments in the first set?

A. He had a bigger army than I thought he did. There were moments where I thought I was vulnerable, but I was able to defend it with my reinforcements. I think making a lot of drones early helped me win the game.



Q. In the second set, it looked like ST_August was too passive.

A. It wasn't very difficult. He's usually very good, but I think he was just nervous today.



Q. Your next opponent could be your teammate FOXLyn.

A. Well, I can't really do anything about it. We didn't really talk about it either as our priority was to win the Round of 16 matches.



Q. There are many fans expecting you to be in Code S next season, what do you think about it?

A. I like that, but it's highly unlikely that I will advance. I'm still very lacking, but I will do my very best.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 상대 선수가 전략적인 선수라서 이것저것 준비했었는데, 경기가 잘 풀린 것 같다.



▲ 1세트 경기에서 위험한 순간은 없었나?

- 생각보다 병력이 많았었다. 위태로운 순간이 많았었는데 후속병력이 추가되면서 막을 수 있었다. 초반부터 일벌레를 많이 뽑아둔 것이 도움 된 것 같다.



▲ 2세트는 김샘이 너무 소극적이었던 것 같은데?

- 어렵지 않았다. 원래는 잘하시는 분인데 너무 긴장하신 것 같았다



▲ 다음 8강 상대가 같은 팀 선수인 박준이 될 수 도 있는데?

- 뭐 어쩔 수 없지 않겠나. 준이와도 딱히 별 말이 없었다. 16강을 승리하는 게 우선이었기 때문이다.



▲ 다음 시즌 코드S 진출을 기대하는 분들이 많다. 본인은 어떤가?

- 좋긴 하지만, 승격 못할 확률이 높다. 아직 부족하다고 생각한다. 그래도 최선을 다할 것이다. A. I prepared a various of things since my opponent was known to be strategical, and I think the games generally went well.A. He had a bigger army than I thought he did. There were moments where I thought I was vulnerable, but I was able to defend it with my reinforcements. I think making a lot of drones early helped me win the game.A. It wasn't very difficult. He's usually very good, but I think he was just nervous today.A. Well, I can't really do anything about it. We didn't really talk about it either as our priority was to win the Round of 16 matches.A. I like that, but it's highly unlikely that I will advance. I'm still very lacking, but I will do my very best.

Winner of FOXLyn vs ButterflyEffectZenith

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Q. How does it feel to advance to the Round of 8?

A. It was challenging as I didn't really like the way I played recently during practice. The fact that I'm playing StarCraft 2 on TV made me nervous and I think I still need some time to improve.



Q. Is there a reason why you lost the first set?

A. I did play pretty bad, but the opponent used a smart build. I heard the he was very good at cheese rushes, but when I found out that he had expanded off of 1 barracks, it was too late for me.



Q. In the second set, it looked like you held off against a lot of pressure.

A. I would have lost if I didn't have a bunker. I thought I did a good job building a bunker when I saw his marines coming. I knew I had won the game by then.



Q. What do you think about your victory in the third set?

A. If you make marauders and don't do anything with them, you cannot win against marine-tank compositions. The opponent made marauders and I was able to win since I scouted his plan.



Q. You've now advanced to the Round of 8, do you want to win the Code A tournament?

A. Rather than winning, I want to play more broadcasted matches. I need to get a better feel for it and generally get used to the environment.



Q. Why do you want to play more games?

A. I was never nervous when I played WarCraft 3. I had the confidence to think that I would never lose, but I don't get that from StarCraft 2. I want to shake this off through playing more games.



Q. You will meet FOXMoon in the Round of 8, how do you think it will go?

A. What should I do? I helped him practice against ST_August, and I used a lot of strange builds. I think that was a smart move (laughs). I do have a build prepared, and I'm just hoping that it will work well.



Q. Any comments to the fans?

A. I'm sorry that I'm still lacking in skill, but I think both FOXMoon and I can deliver good news soon. We only have 3 players on our team, so I'm kind of jealous of other teams.



Original interview in Korean (www.playxp.com):

+ Show Spoiler + ▲ 8강 진출 소감?

- 최근 연습 경기가 마음에 안 들어서 힘들었다. 방송에서 스타크래프트2를 한다는 것이 긴장이 됐다. 아직 시간이 필요한 것 같고 노력해볼 것이다.



▲ 1세트에서 패한 원인이 있다면?

- 내가 못하긴 했다. 하지만 상대방이 빌드를 잘 탄 것 같다. 치즈러시를 잘한다는 소식을 들었다. 보니깐 1병영, 더블이었는데 이미 뒤쳐졌고



▲ 2세트는 압박을 잘 견뎌낸 것 같아보였다?

- 벙커 안 박았으면 졌을 것이다. 해병 오는 순간 벙커 건설하길 잘했다 란 생각이 들었다. 이후 이길 수 있겠다란 확신이 들었다.



▲ 3세트의 승리에 대해?

- 불곰을 뽑았는데 하는 게 없으면, 해병-공성전차 체제를 이길 수 없는 것 같다. 상대방이 불곰을 뽑아줬고 그 체제 확인을 잘해서 이길 수 있었던 것 같다.



▲ 8강 진출인데 코드A 우승도 욕심 날 것 같은데?

- 우승보단 방송 경기를 더 하고 싶다. 더 느껴야 하고 방송에 적응하고 싶어서



▲ 왜 경기를 더 하고 싶은지?

- 워3에선 긴장감이 전혀 없었다. 워3에선 무조건 이길 수 있다라는 자신감이 있었는데 스타2는 그런 게 없다. 경기를 통해서 떨쳐버리고 싶다.



▲ 8강에서 장재호를 만나는데 어떻게 될 것 같나?

- 어떡해야 하지? 어제 김샘선수와 연습을 해줬는데 이상한 빌드를 사용했던 것 같다. 잘 한 것 같다. (웃음) 준비한 빌드가 있긴 하다. 잘 먹히기만 바랄 뿐이다.



▲ 팬들에게?

- 아직 너무 부족해서 죄송하다. 재호랑 나도 곧 있으면 좋은 소식 드릴 수 있을 것 같다. 우린 팀에 3명밖에 없어서 연습 환경이 부족하다. 다른 팀이 부럽긴 하다. A. It was challenging as I didn't really like the way I played recently during practice. The fact that I'm playing StarCraft 2 on TV made me nervous and I think I still need some time to improve.A. I did play pretty bad, but the opponent used a smart build. I heard the he was very good at cheese rushes, but when I found out that he had expanded off of 1 barracks, it was too late for me.A. I would have lost if I didn't have a bunker. I thought I did a good job building a bunker when I saw his marines coming. I knew I had won the game by then.A. If you make marauders and don't do anything with them, you cannot win against marine-tank compositions. The opponent made marauders and I was able to win since I scouted his plan.A. Rather than winning, I want to play more broadcasted matches. I need to get a better feel for it and generally get used to the environment.A. I was never nervous when I played WarCraft 3. I had the confidence to think that I would never lose, but I don't get that from StarCraft 2. I want to shake this off through playing more games.A. What should I do? I helped him practice against ST_August, and I used a lot of strange builds. I think that was a smart move (laughs). I do have a build prepared, and I'm just hoping that it will work well.A. I'm sorry that I'm still lacking in skill, but I think both FOXMoon and I can deliver good news soon. We only have 3 players on our team, so I'm kind of jealous of other teams. Winner of IMJunwi vs BanBansZenithWinner of TSL_aLive vs oGsTOPWinner of ST_Squirtle vs sCfOuWinner of oGsCezanne vs LonerPrime.WEWinner of ST_July vs SlayerS_YuGiOhWinner of NEXExcrement vs TSL_KillerWinner of FOXMoon vs ST_AugustWinner of FOXLyn vs ButterflyEffectZenith Code SCode A UBC StarCraft Club is official @ UBC Vancouver campus! Your first eSport community on campus. Welcomes players of all levels at UBC. Follow us on facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=155630424470014 or IRC @ irc.rizon.net #ubcsc