Qikz Profile Blog Joined November 2009 United Kingdom 11679 Posts Last Edited: 2015-06-21 11:18:20 #1 This is an interview with the player using the alias of BoxeR for the Bacchus Offgamenet Starleague, you can find info on that tournament here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/bw-tournaments/481876-bacchus-offgamenet-starleague-osl-1-signups



Boxer: "The only opponent strong enough to beat me is myself. My royal flush is unrivaled."







Q. You won 3-0 to get to the finals

A. It's a really outstanding feeling. It's my first major tournament since I came back to playing Brood War. I would not expect it when i had to retire due to my health complications. Luckily things got better, and after about 3 months of playing games on fish server, I was asked to join back SKT T1 to play in new Starleague and Proleague tournaments. I feel now like I am part of new rising future for Starcraft: Brood War. You know, every Starcraft age needs it’s Emperor, right? <laugh>



Q. You played pretty well against HiyA all three games

A. Thank you. I tried my best to prepare well for that match and had planned my gameplay for all 5 games, since I had been expecting very hard fight. The match was indeed strenuous, especial first two games, when the winner could change many times. Luckily, they end up with me being better player and with clear mind I could realize my two fact opening for next game.



Q. You beat HiyA on Gladiator before, did it help relieve the pressure?

A. Well, maybe in sort of mind gaming, yes. But we have to remember that it was only one game and still very even. It couldn’t be taken as winning promises for semi-final match. It occurred also that we both switched our openings on this map after taking conclusions from that game.



Q. HiyA beat your teammate and student FanTaSy in the Ro8, did that add to yours desire to win?

A. Of course it did. I was really cheering for my teammate during ro8 match. He fought really well, but HiyA occurred to be better player. At least I could make some notes from that match, so I could adapt my gameplay in semi-finals better.



Q. You dominated the 3rd game.

A. I just realized my plan for that map. From the beginning I was hoping for putting a little bit pressure with vultures just in order to block Hiya’s tanks in his natural with mines for the time my own come there to start contain. Then I forced him to take final attempt to break siege when I repositioned my tank to start attacking his gas. I used special placing for that, knowing that even it looked like it was on lower ground, it still was the same. That’s why I managed to kill one of his tanks, trying to secure refinery. With a little help of mines I easily pushed back his last attack.



Q. You're the first Terran to make it to the Offgamenet Starleague finals

A. It’s fantastic! I feel a little bit like in beginnings of my career in early age of Starcraft: Brood War. The Emperor is coming back to regain his throne! <laugh>



Q. You won the poll in the live report thread, why do you have so many fans?

A. I think you should ask them, not me. <laugh> The only thing I can say, is that I always tried my best to make them proud of me. Whether they like me for my attitude, crazy gameplay or just my cute face <laugh>, it doesn’t really care. I really appreciate their support.



Q. Any final thoughts?

A. I would like to thank HiyA for today’s match. I also wish good luck both to GoRush and Nal_rA for they semi-final match and can’t wait for knowing, who of them will be my opponent in the finals! You know, seeing these names and myself in semi-finals of major tournament reminds of oldmen coming back on playground once again to teach young boys how it was done in their times. <laugh>



Last but not least, I would like to give shout outs to my wife, fellow teammates and fans. Q. You won 3-0 to get to the finalsA. It's a really outstanding feeling. It's my first major tournament since I came back to playing Brood War. I would not expect it when i had to retire due to my health complications. Luckily things got better, and after about 3 months of playing games on fish server, I was asked to join back SKT T1 to play in new Starleague and Proleague tournaments. I feel now like I am part of new rising future for Starcraft: Brood War. You know, every Starcraft age needs it’s Emperor, right? Q. You played pretty well against HiyA all three gamesA. Thank you. I tried my best to prepare well for that match and had planned my gameplay for all 5 games, since I had been expecting very hard fight. The match was indeed strenuous, especial first two games, when the winner could change many times. Luckily, they end up with me being better player and with clear mind I could realize my two fact opening for next game.Q. You beat HiyA on Gladiator before, did it help relieve the pressure?A. Well, maybe in sort of mind gaming, yes. But we have to remember that it was only one game and still very even. It couldn’t be taken as winning promises for semi-final match. It occurred also that we both switched our openings on this map after taking conclusions from that game.Q. HiyA beat your teammate and student FanTaSy in the Ro8, did that add to yours desire to win?A. Of course it did. I was really cheering for my teammate during ro8 match. He fought really well, but HiyA occurred to be better player. At least I could make some notes from that match, so I could adapt my gameplay in semi-finals better.Q. You dominated the 3rd game.A. I just realized my plan for that map. From the beginning I was hoping for putting a little bit pressure with vultures just in order to block Hiya’s tanks in his natural with mines for the time my own come there to start contain. Then I forced him to take final attempt to break siege when I repositioned my tank to start attacking his gas. I used special placing for that, knowing that even it looked like it was on lower ground, it still was the same. That’s why I managed to kill one of his tanks, trying to secure refinery. With a little help of mines I easily pushed back his last attack.Q. You're the first Terran to make it to the Offgamenet Starleague finalsA. It’s fantastic! I feel a little bit like in beginnings of my career in early age of Starcraft: Brood War. The Emperor is coming back to regain his throne! Q. You won the poll in the live report thread, why do you have so many fans?A. I think you should ask them, not me. The only thing I can say, is that I always tried my best to make them proud of me. Whether they like me for my attitude, crazy gameplay or just my cute face , it doesn’t really care. I really appreciate their support.Q. Any final thoughts?A. I would like to thank HiyA for today’s match. I also wish good luck both to GoRush and Nal_rA for they semi-final match and can’t wait for knowing, who of them will be my opponent in the finals! You know, seeing these names and myself in semi-finals of major tournament reminds of oldmen coming back on playground once again to teach young boys how it was done in their times. Last but not least, I would like to give shout outs to my wife, fellow teammates and fans. FanTaSy's #1 Fan | STPL Caster/Organiser | SKT BEST KT | https://twitch.tv/stpl