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Monster Jaedong and Flash interview translated
The two greatest StarCraft players in the world, Jaedong and Flash, are the focus of a monster translation effort of a FOMOS interview on teamliquid.
By Duncan 'Thorin' Shields
Feb 2, 2010 20:52
The two greatest StarCraft players in the world, Jaedong and Flash, are the focus of a monster translation effort of a FOMOS interview on teamliquid.Korean Esports site FOMOS have conducted another of their huge interviews with elite level StarCraft players and as usual an excellent translation has been posted up on teamliquid. The interviewed players are the two best players in the world right now: Jae Dong 'Jaedong' Lee and Young Ho 'Flash' Lee, known as "LeeSsang" collectively.
In a long interview the two discuss their relationship with each other extensively and plenty of relevant topics are brought up. The interview was conducted proir to the shambles that was the Nate MSL finals but there is so much interesting information to be gleaned that one can easily overlook the lag leading up to its publication.
Flash's incredibly packed schedule, which led to the nickname of "Child Labour Terran" is discussed:
Amazingly it is revealed that Jaedong does not use three of the number keys:
Asked how much they practice each day the two reveal their truly incredible work ethic and drive, which is unparalled in Esports:
These two players are not just the best representatives of their races but have stood in each other's way at seemingly every turn in their march towards StarCraft history and the major titles which cement one's legacy.
Source: teamliquid
(Photograph copyright of FOMOS.kr)
In a long interview the two discuss their relationship with each other extensively and plenty of relevant topics are brought up. The interview was conducted proir to the shambles that was the Nate MSL finals but there is so much interesting information to be gleaned that one can easily overlook the lag leading up to its publication.
Flash's incredibly packed schedule, which led to the nickname of "Child Labour Terran" is discussed:
"Q: The two of you seem to be called for the ACE match more than any other players.
Jaedong: It is a great privilege, but it’s not easy having that kind of responsibility on your shoulders. With that in mind, it’s unbelievable how Flash managed to hold it together for such a long time. It really is harder than people imagine.
Flash: It was taken for granted that I step up for the ACE matches. I was very stressed out because of the burden on my shoulders. I’m pretty sure that nobody really knew what I was going through back then. Even now, I’m certain that there are people out there who have no idea how hard it was for me.
Q: So the rumours of you being overwhelmed with the role you had in your team was true?
Flash: There was a period where I had to prepare for twenty-two Proleague ACE matches in a row. It was an insane burden on me. Things were made even more vexing because nobody would acknowledge the hardships I went through. I practically prepared the an entire season’s worth of ACE matches during that period.
Q: Some people say the most ignorant things by dismissing your hard work by saying it’s only playing a video game.
Flash: You won’t understand it fully unless you’ve been through the experience personally. I play football a lot, and it is not as exhausting as my practice schedule. The most difficult moment is when you prepare with all your heart and soul, and still lose. It really does take its toll both mentally and physically."
Jaedong: It is a great privilege, but it’s not easy having that kind of responsibility on your shoulders. With that in mind, it’s unbelievable how Flash managed to hold it together for such a long time. It really is harder than people imagine.
Flash: It was taken for granted that I step up for the ACE matches. I was very stressed out because of the burden on my shoulders. I’m pretty sure that nobody really knew what I was going through back then. Even now, I’m certain that there are people out there who have no idea how hard it was for me.
Q: So the rumours of you being overwhelmed with the role you had in your team was true?
Flash: There was a period where I had to prepare for twenty-two Proleague ACE matches in a row. It was an insane burden on me. Things were made even more vexing because nobody would acknowledge the hardships I went through. I practically prepared the an entire season’s worth of ACE matches during that period.
Q: Some people say the most ignorant things by dismissing your hard work by saying it’s only playing a video game.
Flash: You won’t understand it fully unless you’ve been through the experience personally. I play football a lot, and it is not as exhausting as my practice schedule. The most difficult moment is when you prepare with all your heart and soul, and still lose. It really does take its toll both mentally and physically."
Amazingly it is revealed that Jaedong does not use three of the number keys:
"Flash: My hotkey habits are quite unique you see. Jaedong seems to be quite particular with his hotkey usage as well. FireFist took one look at the replay I had and noticed right away that the user was Jaedong. I’m different from the other gamers in that I use all ten hotkeys for the same unit or building to get my hands all warmed up.
Jaedong: I never use the last three numbers on the keyboard.
Flash: That’s quite a rarity. It’s hard to master Zerg without extensive keyboard usage you see. He’s similar to Savior in that respect."
Jaedong: I never use the last three numbers on the keyboard.
Flash: That’s quite a rarity. It’s hard to master Zerg without extensive keyboard usage you see. He’s similar to Savior in that respect."
Asked how much they practice each day the two reveal their truly incredible work ethic and drive, which is unparalled in Esports:
"Jaedong: More than ten hours a day. There have been plenty of days when I did nothing but practice, eat and sleep. I can’t concentrate unless I get sufficient sleep. I would say around thirteen hours? I can feel my condition go down the drain if I don’t sleep well the day before.
Flash: I would say it’s pretty much the same. There was a time when I only slept for three hours a day and literally did nothing but practice for the remaining twenty-one hours."
Flash: I would say it’s pretty much the same. There was a time when I only slept for three hours a day and literally did nothing but practice for the remaining twenty-one hours."
These two players are not just the best representatives of their races but have stood in each other's way at seemingly every turn in their march towards StarCraft history and the major titles which cement one's legacy.
Source: teamliquid
(Photograph copyright of FOMOS.kr)
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Starcraft IS the ONLY game which people STILL care about. Its the only constant e-sport game which never stops thanks to Koreans. On top of that it looks like only SC players truly /CARE about e-sport and give it all they have compared to other lazy USers and EUers. Novadays CS player suck compared to ones we had in HeatonN times. Adn theres so many shooters novadays so noone realy cares. Noone cares about War3 also(cause ppl whait for Starcraft2 whyle playing/trying SC1). U must be fool if think Quake Fifa or Dota are comparable to Starcraft/CS. Those are not even discussed. WoW? I dont even know what those guys on Arena are finghing for NOW.
Starcraft have pause now but LOLOLOL... if u think SC is game noone cares about. Specialy WHEN SC2 BETA is about to show up its OLD FACE.
and they both are so likeable.....really nice hope to see much more of them!