Interview with New SHD Members

Original Interview by NGA: http://bbs.nga.cn/read.php?tid=15462252



Q (to Diya): how do you overcome communication problems?

Diya: the language barrier does exist. Our translator gave me some tips on leaning Korean. and I've recently taught my Korean teammates how to say hello in the Northeast dialect. (note: Diya's hometown is in Northeastern China.)



Q: What do you feel about the 0-40 record of the last season? What are your goals for the new season?

DDing, CoMa and Luffy: we know the results of the last season were not great. We plan to put an end to the losing streak first, and then to turn it into a winning streak.

GuardiaN: get the first win.

Diem: I don't really care about what happened in the past. Next season I want to get 28 wins.

YOUNGJIN: I know the last season had been terrible, and I'm deeply saddened by it. For the next season, my personal goal is to make it to playoffs and achieve good results.



Q: how did everyone join the Shanghai Dragons?

GuardiaN: actually I already passed the tryouts for Seoul Academy. Coach BlueHaS got in touch with me and offered me a tryout. I passed the tryout and joined Shanghai Dragons.

DDing, Coma and Luffy: Coach BlueHaS invited us for tryouts. We passed the tryouts and came to Shanghai.

Diem: Coach BlueHaS gave me a tryout.

YOUNGJIN: I got invited just like my other teammates.



Q: have you gotten used to the new team and lifestyle?

GuardiaN: I am very used to the life here, and I'm getting along pretty well with my teammates.

DDing: yeah I'm pretty used to it. My teammates and I all came together.

Coma and Luffy: it still feels like home because we came with our peers.

Diem: the training facilities are really nice, and the dorms are generally comfortable.

YOUNGJIN: the environment here is awesome, I'm having a great time with everyone.



Q (to GuardiaN): what would it feel like to face off your ex-teammates from Lunatic-Hai on stage? What was your experience in Contenders NA?

GuardiaN: since I've joined the Shanghai Dragons, I will try my best to win for Shanghai if I face my ex-teammates in a match. Contenders NA has a lot of strong players, and attracted many Korean pro players.



Q (to Luffy): what do you feel is different in your training environment now compared to before?

Luffy: the living and training arrangements are very similar, but the conditions are better. This enables us to focus more on practice.



Q (to YOUNGJIN): what do you think is your role in the team?

YOUNGJIN: our team does not have a fixed shot-caller, but I think I can be the moral support for my team, because I'm good at communicating with everyone. I'm also the one who lightens the mood in the team. I try to tell jokes to cheer everyone up.



Q (to CoMa): what are the things that you learnt from your experience with KongDoo Pantheta that helped you join the Shanghai Dragons?

CoMa: I learnt to adapt to living with the team, and to get along with everyone.



Q (to DDing): how do you think the new Pharah will be played differently, and how will her playtime compare with other DPS heroes? We all know that you have a very strong Pharah. Suppose your Pharah is 10/10, how would you rate your performance on other heroes such as Hanzo, D.Va, Genji and Junkrat?

DDing: I think the new Pharah deals more damage now, and can be played more aggressively. I don't think she will get more playtime though. Apart from Pharah, my Hanzo is about 8/10, D.Va 6, Genji and Junkrat are both 5.



Q (to Diem): what is your biggest motivation in the professional career? Having moved from Korea to Pacific, and then to China, what's behind your perseverance with professional Overwatch tournaments?

Diem: to me, it is really fun to play in professional tournaments. As a pro player, I can enjoy the game and improve my skills more effectively, because I have better gears and facilities. Most importantly, I really want to win every game and every match.



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