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Interview by replays.net

Grubby - Imagine if Moon and I can communicate well...

Replays.Net took the time to conduct an interview with MYM's Netherlands Orc MYM]Grubby where he discusses various topics, from in-game strategies to future real-life plans.

myMYM has translated the interview for our English readers.

Q: Hi, Grubby, how are you doing these days?
A: I'm fine, thank you.

Q: Can you tell us about your recent schedule?
A: After KODE5 Global Finals, I will participate in the ESWC Netherlands Grand Final on 7th June, and before that I may have about 4-week free time. For me, the qualifier will be little bit easy, so I will pay more attention on WC3L playoffs. I decided to have a rest for one week and then do some systemic training for 3 weeks. Unfortunately, I was ill during the first week so I had a longer rest and now I have begun practicing again.

Q: WC3L playoffs will be held in Changsha, what do you think of it?
A: In my opinion, to change the venue is the only option due to the earthquake. It's a good idea that the ESL administration has selected Changsha because there will also be many players participating in PGL which makes it more convenient. Aside from that, I don't know much about Changsha.

Q: Do you believe if MYM can take the title?
A: It's hard to predict. I'm not sure if we have a big chance to win because the other teams are also very strong and both the winner & runner-up of ROTK will take part in this competition, so it's not easy to take the title.

Q: Who do you think are the strongest players of each race?
A: Human - Storm; Nightelf - Moon; Undead - Lucifer, Susiria; Orc - Ciara.
If MYM players excluded: Human - Infi; Nightelf - Soju; Orc - Lyn/Like; Undead - TeD.

Q: Which race is the hardest for you to overcome? Why?
A: At the moment, I think NE is very hard. I have reviewed some games where I often lost to NE. I have focused on how to deal with human before, so I did not have much time to practice against NE.

Q: Nowadays most Orc players choose Blade Master rather than Farseer as first hero. What do you think of it?
A: On EI, it becomes very popular that many players buy BM circlets and claws because this makes BM much stronger, but this would not be possible on the FS. I think this is the main reason. Orc was a little bit weak but it's growing stronger.

Q: Talk about your teammates.
A: I like them very much although we have just met 2 times, which were at NGL-ONE and ROTK and I only played at ROTK. Since then, I have had a good feeling for my teammates. We talked about the strategies together which made us seem like a real team, so I am very looking forward to meeting them again at WC3L playoffs. Moon is very calm and humble; Susiria likes to joke around; Lucifer is friendly; although I haven't met EVE, but I think he is a good guy and a good player. They are all great players :)

Q: People used to talk a lot about you and Moon, but now both of you belong to the same team. How has the relationship been going along?
A: We haven't trained together, but we still win lots of matches and I think it's a good sign. I don't think we should over-exaggerate the results. I believe we are on the same level in terms of consciousness and we can improve a lot more if we practice. Usually we don't communicate a lot, but we still understand each other. Imagine if we can communicate well enough...

Q: What do you think of the gap between western and eastern players?
A: I think there are strong players both in east and west but most of them come from Korea and China.

Q: Do you think it's a good decision that both WC3L playoffs and WCG 2009 will be held in China?
A: I think it gets convenient for WC3L because I am the only non-asian player. For WCG, I have no idea so far although it's not bad to hold it in China but it will depend on the organisers.

Q: Have you ever thought about settling in China to train and attend some events?
A: Yes, I have. But there are some reasons for me to stay in Holland. I love my hometown and I also like the air there. Maybe I will come if there's an appropriate opportunity in the future.

Q: Do you have any plans for yourself? What you gonna do if you retire one day?
A: I have many plans for my future but nothing is for sure and I think something will be in front of me at some proper time.

Q: What's your target for this year since there will be several events coming up?
A: Win a million dollars. (kidding:))

Q: Say something to your Chinese fans.
A: Thanks for cheering for me :)

Q: Thanks for your time!

After that great interview do you guys still think Grubby is an overrated noob? I don't.