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Features \ Dreiven: I did something impossible

Dreiven: I did something impossible

» Frida "vildamalin" Hultman

13th May 2008 - 8417 hits, 87 coms

Dreiven speaks after his victory over Mondragon in the TeamLiquid StarLeague. He tells us that he was pretty sure he would lose quickly. But after winning the first game he was given a mental boost and went on to win the second game as well.

You did what many thought was impossible, you beat Mondragon with a two to none score, what went through your mind when you realized you won?

- I was extremely happy when 2nd game finished! My girlfriend was sitting next to me cheering me up, so I got a big hug when the games had finished. I can say I did something impossible. You'll have to beat Mondragon 2-0 to know that feeling.

Do you think any other player could've taken him with that score? And did you think you would, before, even that you had a chance?

- I thought no one could have a chance in Protoss versus Zerg against Mondi. Sometimes being wrong is not that bad. I think that only White-Ra or Draco could take Mondi out. Before the game with Dissy I was pretty sure that I'll lose quickly.

You won the first game on Wuthering Heights, do you think you could've won the series if you wouldn't have won that game? Did it give you more confidence for the next one?

- After that game I realized that Mondi can be beaten. That give me some mental boost before the 2nd game.. I think If I would lose that 1st game, the whole series would be won by mondi.

So the percentages of the GosuBet (10%-90%) felt right?

- I think yes. I took every piece of that 10 percent!

Now when Mondragon is out of the picture, do you aim more safely for the top spot? Do you think you have a chance of winning this whole thing?

- I knocked out the hardest opponent in the Round of 16. I have big hopes with that tourney now so I'm aiming at least Top 4.

BRAT_OK won versus Haypro in the ro16, would you have felt more comfortable playing versus Haypro next weekend instead? Maybe taking revenge after the DreamHack final?

- My Protoss versus Zerg has evolved a lot since the last Dreamhack and it would be easier for me to play Haypro because I know his game style. I don't know much about BRAT_OK so I'll have to be very well prepared for him.

You mentioned aiming for the Top 4, if you win your quarter final, who do you predict to be in the semis with you?

- I predict White-Ra or Draco. I think they are the hardest opponents on the other side of the bracket.

Many said that the maps of these series have been very biased, especially the one you won the first game over Mondragon on, what do you think of the maps?

- I think that new maps are great idea. You can't just come without training and win the tournament. Everyone has to practice on them and try different strategies because they aren't simple.

Is there any map you prefer, or that you prefer not to play on? Would you think the maps were a big reason to why you won versus Mondragon?

- Many Zergs says that Wuthering is favoring Protoss over Zerg. I don't like to play on it anyway. IMO Othello is favorable for Zerg - it's very hard to defend. Zerg has a lot of different ways to win or destroy economy by lurker drops. Every map is different and you have to learn how to play on it. I can't say which map I don't prefer because I have still many games to play before I can truly understand those maps.

If you will have to stand up against Draco again, how would that feel? You have quite some history with your face-offs in big tournaments.

- He's a very hard opponent.. I'm always wondering if I can beat him ^^ If I'll have to play him, I will be prepared.

Have you done something in particular to prepare for the playoffs? Did you work more on any specific matchup, map or strategy?

- I played some game with ret on Wuthering. Before the games versus Mondi I watched some of his replays. It's all I have done.

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7 months ago

LordWeirD

gj vilda

gj dreiven

:D

7 months ago

osser

BBQ toss figthing

7 months ago

TreK-PL

nice interview :) dreiven fighting

7 months ago

Get.Coulthard

bbq toss lol

nice interview :) I enjoyed it

7 months ago

Qpad.RataN

nice comment #3, trek fighting ! GOGO TREK!!!!

and dreiven too..

7 months ago

Neonium

I love u dreiven:D

7 months ago

GosuHaube

you got my full respect.
I just thought the same like dreiven did, and was, too, surprised.
He really developped his game vs zerg, awesome defnse!

the only thing dreiven is lacking to having a change to win this tour and WCG is his tvp, everything else, he can mess with the best!

good job bro!

7 months ago

TreK-PL

GO RATAN

7 months ago

Live_MusIc

gosu :P

7 months ago

#10

iMp-Grast

dreiven 4 the win!! :-)

7 months ago

#11

Zauberzwerg

nice interview! dreiven is going for top3 !

7 months ago

#12

fidelity

A lot ppl lost their minerals ;) gj Dreiven

7 months ago

#13

The1Crow

Questions just soso :P But good answers, Dreiven is the man!

7 months ago

#14

Musli

BBQ Toss FTW !

7 months ago

#15

nice interview

7 months ago

#16

Switch.bAltA

OHH!! I could need that kind of a girlfriend" My girlfriend was sitting next to me cheering me up, so I got a big hug when the games had finished. "

Dreiven FTW!

7 months ago

#17

Piroman

BBQ TOSS FIGHTING XDDD!

7 months ago

#18

cheloman

When I saw him at WCG, winning to Draco, I belive that it would be possible.

Congratulations.

7 months ago

#19

Forgotten

gj Dreiven, keep going :)

7 months ago

#20

dream_

DREIVEN HWAITING!

7 months ago

#21

kolo

nice interview :> : > white-red final:P
gogog Dre , gogogo , Dra , gogogo Para !!!

7 months ago

#22

Daigomi

Big congrats to Dreiven. That was one of the tensest games ever!

7 months ago

#23

ostojiy

7 months ago

#24

ReiKo

Dreiven is really nice guy, good mannered indeed. And has some skill too :)

7 months ago

#25

821

Nice interview, Gl Dreiven! :)

7 months ago

#26

lem0n

dreiven's a fucking baller

7 months ago

#27

Caladan

Go Dreiven, BBQ Toss!
I think you won many fans in the last few days. :)

7 months ago

#28

Randos

Dreiven is the man

7 months ago

#29

rSk.OnYx

only a hug???...cmon dreiv say the truth..for your big win i belive your gf should give you a bl**j*b :DDDD

7 months ago

#30

progosu

Go Dreiven, FTW!

7 months ago

#31

liNk

good job and good luck in the future dreiven

7 months ago

#32

eCo)Juanpe

Dreiven FTW!!

7 months ago

#33

snot

It was pur lucky to won against Mondy. Or this last doesn't rain on the map...

I'm sure if they make 20 games, Mondi win 18-2 ;)

7 months ago

#34

Midikem

Dreiven ftw u are awesome. And i think i was the only one on tl who predicted u to win :)

7 months ago

#35

bvg.avangard

Buahah xD Vilda
Dreiven OmG XD

7 months ago

#36

zatoichi[aegis]

gj animal drink Ooo

7 months ago

#37

zens0r Denied comment.

7 months ago

#38

Fearsome

Oh my god..

7 months ago

#39

LLukeT

well done gosueiven!!!

7 months ago

#40

BatSs.B

Nice interview, GL Dreiven (: !

7 months ago

#41

Beniek

That girlfriend solves everything : D

7 months ago

#42

080485

Dreiven such a manner :)

Loved the part with hug from gf :)

7 months ago

#43

CruiseR

outstanding

7 months ago

#44

kefas

gl dreiven, you did good for sure, good luck in the ro8

7 months ago

#45

oyo

i want to hear mondi now -.- :D

7 months ago

#46

nitram135

Gogo BBQToSS

7 months ago

#47

WorldDomination

power of love made him win --;

lol

7 months ago

#48

St.Storm

Dreiven krasava !

7 months ago

#49

nC(sonny_c)

gg dreiven hompe , will go final pvp with draco...

7 months ago

#50

MeltingSnow

gogo Dreiven ! :D

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You did what many thought was impossible, you beat Mondragon with a two to none score, what went through your mind when you realized you won?

Do you think any other player could've taken him with that score? And did you think you would, before, even that you had a chance?

You won the first game on Wuthering Heights, do you think you could've won the series if you wouldn't have won that game? Did it give you more confidence for the next one?

So the percentages of the GosuBet (10%-90%) felt right?

Now when Mondragon is out of the picture, do you aim more safely for the top spot? Do you think you have a chance of winning this whole thing?

BRAT_OK won versus Haypro in the ro16, would you have felt more comfortable playing versus Haypro next weekend instead? Maybe taking revenge after the DreamHack final?

You mentioned aiming for the Top 4, if you win your quarter final, who do you predict to be in the semis with you?

Many said that the maps of these series have been very biased, especially the one you won the first game over Mondragon on, what do you think of the maps?

Is there any map you prefer, or that you prefer not to play on? Would you think the maps were a big reason to why you won versus Mondragon?

If you will have to stand up against Draco again, how would that feel? You have quite some history with your face-offs in big tournaments.

Have you done something in particular to prepare for the playoffs? Did you work more on any specific matchup, map or strategy?