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    Features \ Dreiven: I did something impossible
    Dreiven: I did something impossible

    » Frida "vildamalin" Hultman
    13th May 2008 - 8277 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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    3 months ago
    #51 loverush 2
    dreiven ftw :)
    jesteś wspaniały! ^^
    3 months ago
    #52 Frigata 1
    gogogogo dreiven!
    3 months ago
    #53 Zazu(GN) 2
    mondragon retired now?-.-
    3 months ago
    #54 Entropy 16
    He ain't the only guy who goes the extra mile when girls are watching jeje, plus there is nothing like a live audience to push u to the limits.


    "I will be prepared."

    Talk about an honorable statement! Gosu.
    3 months ago
    #55 ziph 1
    Dreiven ftw ^^
    3 months ago
    #56 kyri.cAr 1
    ask l3wDl-avenger hes mondis best friend ... ROFL
    3 months ago
    #57 war4machine 1
    gratz =] impossible is nothing xDDD
    3 months ago
    #58 XRage(gG) 1
    lawl drieven doesnt hav a girlfriend, lmao what rubbish
    3 months ago
    #59 Cyrox 1
    :(
    Mondragon will kill him next time for sure.
    3 months ago
    #60 gH-close 2
    Nice gg ^^
    3 months ago
    #61 nd.peoplez 1
    thatz manner, thatz realness!
    nice dreiven, gratulations to you
    3 months ago
    #62 BzrK 5
    much <3 for BBQ Toss! Gl Dreiv
    3 months ago
    #63 DD-FRIeZa 3
    toss powa ^_^
    3 months ago
    #64 BLACKBURN 1
    u did it :D
    3 months ago
    #65 JollYRoGeR 9
    u need trek as a coach to win vs drieven, that was haypros's source of power!
    3 months ago
    #66 SoW 1
    yeah yeah he provided him a good maphack ^^;
    3 months ago
    #67 RainySkyZZZ 1
    Nice interview. Seems Dreiven is quite a cool guy ;p GL to you mate.
    3 months ago
    #68 Yehova 6
    rofl
    3 months ago
    #69 Osorio 1
    Dreiven is soooo cool, I hope he'll win :-)
    What a pity Mondi and Dreiven faced each other as early, my two favourite players in these last rounds :'( But I hope at least one of them will make it, now all hope lies on Dreiven ;)
    3 months ago
    #70 goSTAR 1
    Dajesz Ziomal :)
    3 months ago
    #71 Fatso_Forgetso 3
    wow incredible games.
    the 2nd is RR for sure
    3 months ago
    #72 iD.NicKy 4
    nice dreiven
    :)
    3 months ago
    #73 3D.Leprosy 2
    ZENIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAMPION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ZENIT!!!!!!!!!!!!! PITER GOGOGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!
    3 months ago
    #74 Fearsome 1
    LOL
    Zenit rulz!!
    And..
    Dreiven sucks hard
    3 months ago
    #75 Madner 1
    http://mondragon.pokerstrategy.com / <- mondi statement
    3 months ago
    #76 080485 8
    Mondie such a manner aswell.. <3
    3 months ago
    #77 Switch.AntiQue 2
    My gf would kill me if i played Bw infront of her:S
    3 months ago
    #78 Dawn_kr 4
    Why is it BBQ Toss? Did I miss something? lol
    3 months ago
    #79 KibordMaster 1
    Fearsome u suck , dreiven ownz , end of story ! xD
    3 months ago
    #80 GliNt 1
    lol it is not impossible
    3 months ago
    #81 FanTachO 2
    gl dreiven!
    3 months ago
    #82 w3c]sKopheK 4
    good luck, maybe dreiven wins lancraft this time finally :)
    3 months ago
    #83 sunshinebaby 1
    uuuh, dreiven won 2-0 vs mondi and is now the best player ever ... that's how u people act like. dreiven's win ratio at pvz is like 57 percent. mondi wins a lot more games. no reason to go mad now.
    but it's always like that. if someone who is gosu loses, all people come up blathering a load of nonsense. ^^
    3 months ago
    #84 CtrLZerG.7Fam 1
    Dreiven you have the sportsmanship, the humble attitude, and of course the freaking SKILL that a winner should have!
    but of course doesnt mean you can just pretend to be the best. you have to keep that attitude or you wont accomplish a thing-
    Keep up the good work, look up and climb to the top :P
    also, i look forward to a "grudge" match between you and mondi ;)
    3 months ago
    #85 hirol 2
    GL
    3 months ago
    #86 sapling 1
    BRAT
    OKAY?
    3 months ago
    #87 dracull 2
    #83 No one say that. It's only a game sometimes you lose, and sometimes you win something. Modragon is not a winning machine, just a human :) GG, GW!


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