storywriter Profile Joined February 2011 Australia 527 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-26 14:15:37 #1 StartaleSquirtle







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What are your thoughts on advancing to ro8?



I think it was easier than expected. Oz is a great player as are the other two players in my group so I thought advancing wouldn’t be easy.



You seem to be on a roll in both ro32 and ro16



My games are turning out well. There is of course luck involved. That’s not to say I haven’t grown as a player.



People must think of you now as a possible champion



When I first got into Code S, my goal was to just win ro32 but now that I’m in ro8, I’m getting a bit greedy. The new goal is to win the championship.



Oz is a great PvPer but you took him out easily.



My head hurt during practice (T/N: from frustration). Oz’s must have hurt even more during the games today. He prepared some never before seen things but my standard builds worked too well.



Weren’t you expecting to meet MC in the winner’s match?



I expected a PvP 90%. After I finished setting up, I watched the first match but Maru was really good. I wanted MC to win though.



In your games against Oz, your immortal+forcefield control was a sight to behold



It wasn’t planned. However, looking at Oz’s situation, his observer seemed to be late and he wasn’t able to scout me for a while. I knew he wouldn’t be able to counter so I opted for that build.



Startale Protsses are on fire lately



Well, it’s hard to say (laugh). Both Parting and I are using the momentum of getting into Code S to get this far. The momentum seems to be major factor.



What about Ace? When will he be able to show what he’s made of?



I can’t say for sure (laugh). He’s a great player but luck’s not on his side.



You are taking on Taeja in ro8. Are you confident?



I am confident this time. Our record at the moment is 0:2 in his favour but I’m a very different player now. I have plenty of confidence.



The bracket could match you up against Parting in the finals



Is there about 30% chance of that happening? He and I could both drop at some point. The fans probably don’t want a PvP finals anyway.



Anything to add?



I want to thank the players who helped with practice: Tiger, Ace, Naniwa and Sound. I want to thank our sponsors BenQ, Red Bull, Zowie Gear, Zowie.



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You are back in ro8 after one season



I was reminded of what a difficult place ro8 is to get to. I got into ro8 too easily the first time round so thought it wasn’t a biggie but now I am experiencing firsthand what’ it’s really like. I am feeling great.



Unlike your first time in Code S, your run in Code S this time seems shaky. What’s the secret to reaching ro8 despite that?



The first time, I think my opponent’s laxity against me and the lack of information on my play worked well in my favour. However, now that my style is out, I’m worse off compared to before (laugh). Even if I don’t win this season, I am playing with the mindset of improving myself so I tend to carry through even in difficult situation. I’m not too worried even though my skill level may not be adequate right now. I am practising hard and improving all the time.



You were smashed by Squirtle in your first match. Is your pride as the best PvPer crushed along with that match?



Out of all the Protosses I may have had to face, I prepared extra well for Squirtle but lost. I am close friends with him so we talk a lot and he played so well. It was a match where I played badly. I hope we meet again for a better one.



Were your builds made useless? Or was it your condition?



Set 1 was going as I planned. However, I made mistakes such as letting in his zealot. I think I made some basic mistakes while pursuing perfect play. The mistake of losing the watch tower was painful.



You met MC in the loser’s match, was this expected?



I’m great friends with MC as well. To be honest, I did think that MC has a chance of losing to Maru. OF course, I thought he had an even better chance of winning. Maru is a great player. I didn’t watch the winner’s match and kept laddering to get my PvP ready.



Wasn’t a PvP against MC a big deal?



I’ve played many official matches against him so I know his style well. I felt a bit at ease because of that. Of course, since he’s a great player, I did feel a bit of pressure.



You lost Set 1 in your final match against Maru



I only had a basic plan for PvT. It was going according to plan but the armies missed each other and due to misjudgement, I lost. I had 5 high templars so if I’d just cleaned up the Terran’s main and defended my own expansion, I would’ve won but my decisions weren’t so great at the time. They were neither here nor there.



You are taking on Parting in ro8



The bracket is as I want it to be. This is exactly what I wanted. I said so in the group nominations but I really want to face Parting. We were on the same team once and at the moment, he’s the best player. We are friendly towards each other as well. We’ll have to see but I have confidence..



Your best result is ro8. Do you want to go further?



I won’t set ro4 as my goal. If anything, it’s the championship (laugh). Ro4 isn’t such a big deal to me. I will prepare all future matches with the goal of at least reaching the finals.



Anything to add?



It was my birthday a few days ago so I want to thank all the fans who wished me a happy birthday. I also want to thank FXO and Razer. A lot of players helped with practice. There are so many that I can’t mention their names but thank you. I also want to thank my girlfriend who cheers me on. Lastly, I want to say: “let’s have fun, Parting!”



Source: Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1170067 Source: http://www.thisisgame.com/board/view.php?category=13439&id=1170170 Translator

Hall0wed Profile Blog Joined January 2011 United States 8471 Posts #2 Hell yeah thank you so much! Been refreshing like crazy for this and have even been going through Thisisgame myself! ♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦

MrCon Profile Blog Joined August 2010 France 23163 Posts #3 So fast, thanks <3

Squirtle knows no one wants a PvP final :D

Hiea Profile Joined March 2012 Denmark 1538 Posts #4



I must say I prefer TvT finals



I'm getting kinda tired of GomTvP this season. I really hope Oz advances over Maru now. PvP, PvT or TvT finals..I must say I prefer TvT finalsI'm getting kinda tired of GomTvP this season. I really hope Oz advances over Maru now.

Belha Profile Joined December 2010 Italy 2611 Posts #5 I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u Chicken gank op

Gladiator6 Profile Joined June 2010 Sweden 7021 Posts #6 StarTale as a team is on fire! Flying, sOs, free, Light, Soulkey & ZerO

ooozer Profile Joined August 2011 Germany 231 Posts #7 On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u

Yet, he's just humble. Look at his streak. He's not getting his result because of luck Yet, he's just humble. Look at his streak. He's not getting his result because of luck

Abort Retry Fail Profile Joined December 2011 2636 Posts #8 Nice Interview.



Gogogo Startale! BSOD

MaNaVoId Profile Joined February 2012 490 Posts #9 On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u



which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it. which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it.

Hryul Profile Blog Joined March 2011 Austria 2609 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-26 13:01:14 #10 On April 26 2012 21:48 MaNaVoId wrote:

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On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u



which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it. which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it.



I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?



But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja. I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja. Countdown to victory: 1 200!

murtas Profile Joined December 2010 Portugal 249 Posts #11 I think there is almost 30% chance to be all PvP ro4... i hear the fan rage.

HaXXspetten Profile Blog Joined October 2009 Sweden 15716 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-26 13:07:30 #12 On April 26 2012 22:00 Hryul wrote:

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On April 26 2012 21:48 MaNaVoId wrote:

On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u



which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it. which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it.



I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?



But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja. I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja.

I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players.



I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players. On April 26 2012 22:06 MaNaVoId wrote:

If parting and squirtle switch position in their brackets it is easily going to be Startale vs Startale final, but now it is very hard to say.

Yeah, I feel the same way. Yeah, I feel the same way.

MaNaVoId Profile Joined February 2012 490 Posts #13 If parting and squirtle switch position in their brackets it is easily going to be Startale vs Startale final, but now it is very hard to say.

Hall0wed Profile Blog Joined January 2011 United States 8471 Posts #14 Called Parting vs. Squirtle finals back in RO32 and still think there is a good shot of it happening. Parting said he wants to take out Protoss players on his way through the rest of these matches and I definitely give him a 50/50 shot at taking down Oz and Naniwa and an 80% chance against MVP (never know when MVP is going to be godly again).



For Squirtle I am scared of Taeja but I definitely think Squirtle has a great chance (especially if Taeja's nerves act up which I think they will and it will hurt him) and from there it is smooth sailing to the championship. Basically as long as Squirtle takes out Taeja then this GSL is his. ♦ My Life for BESTie ♦ 류세라 = 배 ♦

Hryul Profile Blog Joined March 2011 Austria 2609 Posts #15 On April 26 2012 22:04 HaXXspetten wrote:

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On April 26 2012 22:00 Hryul wrote:

On April 26 2012 21:48 MaNaVoId wrote:

On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u



which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it. which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it.



I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?



But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja. I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja.

I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players.



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On April 26 2012 22:06 MaNaVoId wrote:

If parting and squirtle switch position in their brackets it is easily going to be Startale vs Startale final, but now it is very hard to say.

Yeah, I feel the same way. I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players.Yeah, I feel the same way.



Noooo, don't say that! I want a Terran to win and some guy from Liquid`! Furthermore I'd hate a PvP finals. The only positive thing about that would be the definite death of the sad zealot. , don't say that! I want a Terran to win and some guy from Liquid`! Furthermore I'd hate a PvP finals. The only positive thing about that would be the definite death of the sad zealot. Countdown to victory: 1 200!

HaXXspetten Profile Blog Joined October 2009 Sweden 15716 Posts Last Edited: 2012-04-26 13:20:19 #16 On April 26 2012 22:15 Hall0wed wrote:

Called Parting vs. Squirtle finals back in RO32 and still think there is a good shot of it happening. Parting said he wants to take out Protoss players on his way through the rest of these matches and I definitely give him a 50/50 shot at taking down Oz and Naniwa and an 80% chance against MVP (never know when MVP is going to be godly again).



For Squirtle I am scared of Taeja but I definitely think Squirtle has a great chance (especially if Taeja's nerves act up which I think they will and it will hurt him) and from there it is smooth sailing to the championship. Basically as long as Squirtle takes out Taeja then this GSL is his.

Either of the two winning would be fantastic, and quite frankly the pair of them probably have the best chance at reaching the finals on their respective side of the bracket. Definitely one of the most promising looking Ro8 in a long time. (The lack of Zergs is unfortunate though)



On April 26 2012 22:18 Hryul wrote:

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On April 26 2012 22:04 HaXXspetten wrote:

On April 26 2012 22:00 Hryul wrote:

On April 26 2012 21:48 MaNaVoId wrote:

On April 26 2012 21:15 Belha wrote:

I fking hate to agree that in nowadays design of Sc2, luck is fking almost always involved u.u



which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it. which game doesnt involve luck? I would say that sc2 is the game that is the least affected by luck aside from broodwar. And you what, life is heavily based on luck too, you have to just live with it.



I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?



But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja. I wish people would just ignore such rants. Don't feed the troll and stuff, ya know?But I don't see squirtle advance in the RO8. No way he'll beat Taeja.

I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players.



On April 26 2012 22:06 MaNaVoId wrote:

If parting and squirtle switch position in their brackets it is easily going to be Startale vs Startale final, but now it is very hard to say.

Yeah, I feel the same way. I was about to say the opposite. I'd say Naniwa, PartinG, SuperNoVa and Squirtle will be the Ro4 players.Yeah, I feel the same way.



Noooo, don't say that! I want a Terran to win and some guy from Liquid`! Furthermore I'd hate a PvP finals. The only positive thing about that would be the definite death of the sad zealot. , don't say that! I want a Terran to win and some guy from Liquid`! Furthermore I'd hate a PvP finals. The only positive thing about that would be the definite death of the sad zealot.

How 'bout the fact that we will finally have had every matchup in the GSL Finals if that was to be the case? Either of the two winning would be fantastic, and quite frankly the pair of them probably have the best chance at reaching the finals on their respective side of the bracket. Definitely one of the most promising looking Ro8 in a long time. (The lack of Zergs is unfortunate though)How 'bout the fact that we will finally have had every matchup in the GSL Finals if that was to be the case?

storywriter Profile Joined February 2011 Australia 527 Posts #17 Oz interview now up Translator

MrCon Profile Blog Joined August 2010 France 23163 Posts #18 Lastly, I want to say: “let’s have fun, Parting!”

Heouf Profile Joined March 2012 Netherlands 703 Posts #19 So only protos advance. Yeah! To bad MC is out. Gokba Alhakel

bittman Profile Joined February 2011 Australia 8308 Posts #20 Thanks as always storywriter!



Seems oz v Parting will be interesting Mvp - Leenock - Dongraegu - MC - Gumiho - Keen - Polt - Squirtle - Jjakji - Genius - Seed - Life - sC - Dream || LG-IM - MVP - FXO

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