ReMinD on China vs. the world: 'I don't see much of a difference'
Tatazu.com recently interviewed Sung Sik "ReMinD" Kim, and GosuGamers Terrence "MrBlue" Wong translated it.
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Photo by: Julia Christophers/ESLQ: Good day, ReMinD. As a famous NE player and WCG2010 champion, you have garnered lots of attention from China. Can you give a short introduction to your fans from China?
A: Hello everyone. I'm WCG2010's champion, ReMinD, and I'm currently in Beijing preparing for the competition below.
Q: Thanks for your introduction. You're one of the veteran players of WC3, but the current scene is getting rather stagnant. Can you tell us what your goals are for 2011?
A: I hope to play in as many tournaments as I can, as well as play some great matches. I also hope to play in WCG again.
"I've played SC2 before but don't find it interesting. It could be due to the fact that the Hero system in WC3 is something that I find so interesting. To me, WC3 is the best RTS around."Q: You're still active in Zotac and are still getting some great results. What's your secret to keeping your form all these years?
A: Firstly, ever since BN has become a less than stellar place to practice, Zotac became my new training grounds, since I can find a lot of high tier players to play with there. That doesn't mean that I have always kept the motivation to play, though - I've lost the fire once in a while. My only difference is that I find the motivation to play again after a while. I've played SC2 before but don't find it interesting. It could be due to the fact that the Hero system in WC3 is something that I find so interesting. To me, WC3 is the best RTS around. I can't say how I keep playing in form, but I always find the will to get stronger in order to become perfect.
Q: I remember your game against Empire.Jade on Turtle Rock from Zotac a while back. You were at a big disadvantage but you weren't nervous at all. You made some crucial decisions and made an amazing come back. During that time you had no income, nor did you have a good army. What were you thinking then?
A: Jade's performance was pretty unexpected - I was totally shocked. At the start of the game, it seemed like I was in control of things, but suddenly I fell into a trap and the tide turned. Towards the later stage of the game, he was unable to protect his heroes, which caused a few deaths and was his biggest mistake. I think that if he played better, such as when I was expanding when I was down, I wouldn't have been able to make a comeback. This is my best "comeback" moment in my whole WC3 career.
"I found out that when playing against Orc, the only way to win is to minimize your mistakes, control your army properly, and protect your heroes."Q: You're very good at playing against Orcs. What's your secret?
A: When I played against Orcs in the past, I didn't find anything different. Then I found out that when playing against Orc, the only way to win is to minimize your mistakes, control your army properly, and protect your heroes. I'm still not too happy with how I am against Orcs, but it's a lot better than before and I have improved a lot.
Q: Focus and Violet are still rather active in WC3. Can you tell us a little about them?
A: I can't say Violet is still active since he has started playing SC2 and even joined a SC2 team with the intention of playing in GSL. If there were more tournaments in WC3, I am sure he would have stayed active in the scene, so it is unfortunate it never happened. Focus is playing both WC3 and SC2 as well, but I can say that he is into WC3 more - he still plays in Zotac weekly as well as some Korean tournaments such as IDK and WTL. It's safe to say that Focus will continue to be seen in this year's WC3 tournaments.
Q: Is Space still healthy? Chinese fans are really worried about him.
A: Sad to say I don't have any current info about it. I've asked a few people such as Focus before but got nothing conclusive.
Photo by: SK-Gaming.com
Q: Your good friend Soju once said that on 15th April, which is today, he will make a comeback. How is he now?
A: Indeed, he officially finishes army today. Soju is back to WC3 training, and he has also partnered up with me in some 2v2 games. I feel that he is in pretty good form right now.
Q: That's great news! Now let's move to some bad news - it's already May, but there are still no dates for CEPL. What are your thoughts on CEPL?
A: Indeed. CEPL has been delayed for a while now and I feel really disappointed with it. Surely they know that they have been making me wait since the start of the year. I'm still hoping that it starts soon.
"Now, WC3 is already in the "old" stages where everyone copies how the top players have been playing, so I don't see much of a difference now. "Q: You've been winning Zotac for the past few weeks. Have you played with some of the players in China these few days? What's the difference between Chinese players and foreign players?
A: Indeed, although I haven't been playing the Chinese players for too long. At the early and middle ages of the WC3 scene, there is definitely a big difference between the Chinese and the foreign players. But right now, WC3 is already in the "old" stages where everyone copies how the top players have been playing, so I don't see much of a difference now.
Photo by: Fomos.kr
Q: Let's talk a little about ECL, shall we? Whats your goal for ECL?
A: I've never had good results in past ECL. Will it be the same this time around? Of course I hope that it won't, but I'll just play how I usually play and believe I can reach the finals.
Q: What's your ECL top three predictions?
A: Infi, Th000, and either me or Fly. But this is all unknown. If the brackets somehow let the best players meet up, then it will be completely different.
Q: Thanks a lot for the interview. Anything you'd like to say before we end?
A: As a WC3 fan, I am of course very happy to be able to see some WC3 tournaments. I will continue to work hard in hopes of getting some great results in future ones. Thank you!
Orignial interview
Q：你好，ReMinD，作为知名NE选手，WCG2010冠军，你在中国已经获得了大量的关注度。能给中国的魔兽粉丝们做个简短的自我介绍吗？
ReMinD：大家好，我是WCG2010冠军ReMinD，现在正待在中国的北京为下面的赛事做准备。
Q：谢谢你的自我介绍。你是老牌职业选手了，可是现在的魔兽市场越来越不景气了，能跟我们说说你2011年职业生涯的规划吗？
ReMinD：我希望今年能参加尽可能多的比赛，并且打出精彩的比赛，当然也希望可以继续在WCG上卫冕成功。
Q：你依然活跃在Zcup的舞台上并且保持着相当好的成绩。到底是什么促使你始终保持着这么高的激情和这么好的状态呢？
ReMinD：首先，自从BN的训练环境不给力了后，Zcup就成为了我主要的训练场地了，因为在那里我可以和很多高水平的选手打比赛。并不是说我始终保持着很高的热情，我也有动力不足。感到厌倦的时候，不同的是我能重新找回训练的动力。我打过星际2，但感觉一点也不有趣。也许是因为被英雄系统深深吸引了吧，对我来说，魔兽3才是最棒的RTS游戏。至于优异表现的原因我也说不出所以然来，但我依然觉得我需要变的更强，才能达到完美。
Q：还记得前阵子的Zcup上你和Empire.Jade在龟岛上的大战吗？（大战录像点击这里下载）你在极大劣势的情况下临危不乱，抓住机会完成了巨大的逆转？在那个失去经济来源，部队上也有劣势的时候，你是怎么想的呢？
ReMinD：Jade的表现完全出乎了我的意料，我感到非常惊讶。一开始游戏的节奏似乎还在我的掌控之中，突然之间我发现我居然陷入了不小的劣势中。在游戏的末期他没能保护好自己的英雄，导致自己的英雄多次阵亡，这是他犯的一个巨大错误。我想，如果他打的再稳健一点，比如在优势时进行扩张，恐怕我就没什么翻盘的机会了。这场比赛也是我整个魔兽生涯中最“反败为胜”的比赛之一。
Q：你非常善于对抗兽族？这是怎么做到的呢？
ReMinD：曾经我也对打Orc没什么感觉，总是要犯一些错误。后来我就发现，战胜顶尖兽族的唯一途径就是尽量少犯错误，操作要完美，千万要保护好英雄。我对自己目前打Orc的水准依然不满意，不过相较与以前，自己确实有了很大的进步。
Q：Focus和Violet依然活跃在魔兽的舞台上，能介绍下他们的近况吗？
ReMinD：不能说Violet还处在活跃状态，他打起了星际2，还加入了一只星际2战队，力争GSL。如果魔兽的比赛再多一点的话，他肯定会继续活跃在魔兽的舞台上的，很可惜这并没有发生。Focus也是SC2和War3都在打 不过倒可以说是一直活跃在魔兽上，每周都参加Zcup，还经常参加一些韩国本土的联赛，比如IDK和WTL。可以确定的说，今年Focus还是会参加各种魔兽比赛的。
Q：Space的身体还好吗？中国粉丝们都很关心他。
ReMinD：很遗憾我没有他近期的消息。我曾经问过一些人，比如Focus，不过没能问到什么。
Q：你的好朋友Soju曾说过，他会在4月15日，也就是今天复出？他现在怎么样了？
ReMinD：没错，他于今天正式结束了自己的兵役生涯。Soju现在已经开始在训练魔兽，也和我搭档了好多把2v2，我觉得他的状态依然非常不错。
Q：好消息~现在我们来说个坏消息。5月份都要来了~可是CEPL依然是遥遥无期。你现在对CEPL持什么态度呢？
ReMinD：对CEPL的不断延迟我感到非常难过，要知道它让我从年初一直等到现在。还是希望CEPL能尽快开始吧。
Q：最近一段时间你连续获得了几周的Zcup冠军。那你最近有和中国顶尖选手训练过吗？中国顶尖选手和国外的那些高水平选手有什么差异呢？
ReMinD：确实，我也有一段时间没有和中国选手训练过了。在魔兽发展的早期和中期，中外选手的差异还是比较明显的。但到了魔兽已经步入“老年”的今天，大家都模仿顶尖选手的那套打法，我觉得差异已经不大了。
Q：让我们最后来聊点ECL的话题吧。你对你这次的ECL是什么展望呢？
ReMinD：我的ECL历史战绩很不给力啊，是不是这次的成绩也会不怎么样呢？当然我希望这种事情还是别再发生了，把自己正常发挥出来吧，相信自己能进决赛。
Q：你心目中的ECL前三名是？
ReMinD：Infi，Th000，还有一个是Fly或者是我吧。不过一切都还是未知数噢，万一顶尖选手提早相遇那就不一样了。
Q：谢谢你接受我们的采访，最后还有什么想说的吗？
ReMinD：作为一个魔兽3的粉丝，能继续看到魔兽的比赛，我感觉非常好。我自己也会继续努力，争取能在接下来的比赛中取得好成绩，谢谢！
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Photo by: Julia Christophers/ESLQ: Good day, ReMinD. As a famous NE player and WCG2010 champion, you have garnered lots of attention from China. Can you give a short introduction to your fans from China?
A: Hello everyone. I'm WCG2010's champion, ReMinD, and I'm currently in Beijing preparing for the competition below.
Q: Thanks for your introduction. You're one of the veteran players of WC3, but the current scene is getting rather stagnant. Can you tell us what your goals are for 2011?
A: I hope to play in as many tournaments as I can, as well as play some great matches. I also hope to play in WCG again.
"I've played SC2 before but don't find it interesting. It could be due to the fact that the Hero system in WC3 is something that I find so interesting. To me, WC3 is the best RTS around."Q: You're still active in Zotac and are still getting some great results. What's your secret to keeping your form all these years?
A: Firstly, ever since BN has become a less than stellar place to practice, Zotac became my new training grounds, since I can find a lot of high tier players to play with there. That doesn't mean that I have always kept the motivation to play, though - I've lost the fire once in a while. My only difference is that I find the motivation to play again after a while. I've played SC2 before but don't find it interesting. It could be due to the fact that the Hero system in WC3 is something that I find so interesting. To me, WC3 is the best RTS around. I can't say how I keep playing in form, but I always find the will to get stronger in order to become perfect.
Q: I remember your game against Empire.Jade on Turtle Rock from Zotac a while back. You were at a big disadvantage but you weren't nervous at all. You made some crucial decisions and made an amazing come back. During that time you had no income, nor did you have a good army. What were you thinking then?
A: Jade's performance was pretty unexpected - I was totally shocked. At the start of the game, it seemed like I was in control of things, but suddenly I fell into a trap and the tide turned. Towards the later stage of the game, he was unable to protect his heroes, which caused a few deaths and was his biggest mistake. I think that if he played better, such as when I was expanding when I was down, I wouldn't have been able to make a comeback. This is my best "comeback" moment in my whole WC3 career.
"I found out that when playing against Orc, the only way to win is to minimize your mistakes, control your army properly, and protect your heroes."Q: You're very good at playing against Orcs. What's your secret?
A: When I played against Orcs in the past, I didn't find anything different. Then I found out that when playing against Orc, the only way to win is to minimize your mistakes, control your army properly, and protect your heroes. I'm still not too happy with how I am against Orcs, but it's a lot better than before and I have improved a lot.
Q: Focus and Violet are still rather active in WC3. Can you tell us a little about them?
A: I can't say Violet is still active since he has started playing SC2 and even joined a SC2 team with the intention of playing in GSL. If there were more tournaments in WC3, I am sure he would have stayed active in the scene, so it is unfortunate it never happened. Focus is playing both WC3 and SC2 as well, but I can say that he is into WC3 more - he still plays in Zotac weekly as well as some Korean tournaments such as IDK and WTL. It's safe to say that Focus will continue to be seen in this year's WC3 tournaments.
Q: Is Space still healthy? Chinese fans are really worried about him.
A: Sad to say I don't have any current info about it. I've asked a few people such as Focus before but got nothing conclusive.
Photo by: SK-Gaming.com
Q: Your good friend Soju once said that on 15th April, which is today, he will make a comeback. How is he now?
A: Indeed, he officially finishes army today. Soju is back to WC3 training, and he has also partnered up with me in some 2v2 games. I feel that he is in pretty good form right now.
Q: That's great news! Now let's move to some bad news - it's already May, but there are still no dates for CEPL. What are your thoughts on CEPL?
A: Indeed. CEPL has been delayed for a while now and I feel really disappointed with it. Surely they know that they have been making me wait since the start of the year. I'm still hoping that it starts soon.
"Now, WC3 is already in the "old" stages where everyone copies how the top players have been playing, so I don't see much of a difference now. "Q: You've been winning Zotac for the past few weeks. Have you played with some of the players in China these few days? What's the difference between Chinese players and foreign players?
A: Indeed, although I haven't been playing the Chinese players for too long. At the early and middle ages of the WC3 scene, there is definitely a big difference between the Chinese and the foreign players. But right now, WC3 is already in the "old" stages where everyone copies how the top players have been playing, so I don't see much of a difference now.
Photo by: Fomos.kr
Q: Let's talk a little about ECL, shall we? Whats your goal for ECL?
A: I've never had good results in past ECL. Will it be the same this time around? Of course I hope that it won't, but I'll just play how I usually play and believe I can reach the finals.
Q: What's your ECL top three predictions?
A: Infi, Th000, and either me or Fly. But this is all unknown. If the brackets somehow let the best players meet up, then it will be completely different.
Q: Thanks a lot for the interview. Anything you'd like to say before we end?
A: As a WC3 fan, I am of course very happy to be able to see some WC3 tournaments. I will continue to work hard in hopes of getting some great results in future ones. Thank you!
Orignial interview
Q：你好，ReMinD，作为知名NE选手，WCG2010冠军，你在中国已经获得了大量的关注度。能给中国的魔兽粉丝们做个简短的自我介绍吗？
ReMinD：大家好，我是WCG2010冠军ReMinD，现在正待在中国的北京为下面的赛事做准备。
Q：谢谢你的自我介绍。你是老牌职业选手了，可是现在的魔兽市场越来越不景气了，能跟我们说说你2011年职业生涯的规划吗？
ReMinD：我希望今年能参加尽可能多的比赛，并且打出精彩的比赛，当然也希望可以继续在WCG上卫冕成功。
Q：你依然活跃在Zcup的舞台上并且保持着相当好的成绩。到底是什么促使你始终保持着这么高的激情和这么好的状态呢？
ReMinD：首先，自从BN的训练环境不给力了后，Zcup就成为了我主要的训练场地了，因为在那里我可以和很多高水平的选手打比赛。并不是说我始终保持着很高的热情，我也有动力不足。感到厌倦的时候，不同的是我能重新找回训练的动力。我打过星际2，但感觉一点也不有趣。也许是因为被英雄系统深深吸引了吧，对我来说，魔兽3才是最棒的RTS游戏。至于优异表现的原因我也说不出所以然来，但我依然觉得我需要变的更强，才能达到完美。
Q：还记得前阵子的Zcup上你和Empire.Jade在龟岛上的大战吗？（大战录像点击这里下载）你在极大劣势的情况下临危不乱，抓住机会完成了巨大的逆转？在那个失去经济来源，部队上也有劣势的时候，你是怎么想的呢？
ReMinD：Jade的表现完全出乎了我的意料，我感到非常惊讶。一开始游戏的节奏似乎还在我的掌控之中，突然之间我发现我居然陷入了不小的劣势中。在游戏的末期他没能保护好自己的英雄，导致自己的英雄多次阵亡，这是他犯的一个巨大错误。我想，如果他打的再稳健一点，比如在优势时进行扩张，恐怕我就没什么翻盘的机会了。这场比赛也是我整个魔兽生涯中最“反败为胜”的比赛之一。
Q：你非常善于对抗兽族？这是怎么做到的呢？
ReMinD：曾经我也对打Orc没什么感觉，总是要犯一些错误。后来我就发现，战胜顶尖兽族的唯一途径就是尽量少犯错误，操作要完美，千万要保护好英雄。我对自己目前打Orc的水准依然不满意，不过相较与以前，自己确实有了很大的进步。
Q：Focus和Violet依然活跃在魔兽的舞台上，能介绍下他们的近况吗？
ReMinD：不能说Violet还处在活跃状态，他打起了星际2，还加入了一只星际2战队，力争GSL。如果魔兽的比赛再多一点的话，他肯定会继续活跃在魔兽的舞台上的，很可惜这并没有发生。Focus也是SC2和War3都在打 不过倒可以说是一直活跃在魔兽上，每周都参加Zcup，还经常参加一些韩国本土的联赛，比如IDK和WTL。可以确定的说，今年Focus还是会参加各种魔兽比赛的。
Q：Space的身体还好吗？中国粉丝们都很关心他。
ReMinD：很遗憾我没有他近期的消息。我曾经问过一些人，比如Focus，不过没能问到什么。
Q：你的好朋友Soju曾说过，他会在4月15日，也就是今天复出？他现在怎么样了？
ReMinD：没错，他于今天正式结束了自己的兵役生涯。Soju现在已经开始在训练魔兽，也和我搭档了好多把2v2，我觉得他的状态依然非常不错。
Q：好消息~现在我们来说个坏消息。5月份都要来了~可是CEPL依然是遥遥无期。你现在对CEPL持什么态度呢？
ReMinD：对CEPL的不断延迟我感到非常难过，要知道它让我从年初一直等到现在。还是希望CEPL能尽快开始吧。
Q：最近一段时间你连续获得了几周的Zcup冠军。那你最近有和中国顶尖选手训练过吗？中国顶尖选手和国外的那些高水平选手有什么差异呢？
ReMinD：确实，我也有一段时间没有和中国选手训练过了。在魔兽发展的早期和中期，中外选手的差异还是比较明显的。但到了魔兽已经步入“老年”的今天，大家都模仿顶尖选手的那套打法，我觉得差异已经不大了。
Q：让我们最后来聊点ECL的话题吧。你对你这次的ECL是什么展望呢？
ReMinD：我的ECL历史战绩很不给力啊，是不是这次的成绩也会不怎么样呢？当然我希望这种事情还是别再发生了，把自己正常发挥出来吧，相信自己能进决赛。
Q：你心目中的ECL前三名是？
ReMinD：Infi，Th000，还有一个是Fly或者是我吧。不过一切都还是未知数噢，万一顶尖选手提早相遇那就不一样了。
Q：谢谢你接受我们的采访，最后还有什么想说的吗？
ReMinD：作为一个魔兽3的粉丝，能继续看到魔兽的比赛，我感觉非常好。我自己也会继续努力，争取能在接下来的比赛中取得好成绩，谢谢！
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