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10th June 2008, 16:55

KiWiKaKi - "There were not any problems with the team"

Sun is shining, the heat's not allowing us to breath correctly, but the myMYM editorial staff is not sleeping! Just a few hours ago we decided to invigilate one of, if not the best, Canadian Orc player- Canada Orc Jonathan Garneau, better known as KiwiKaki. Just around one month ago he left his team Germany mTw, due to an unknown mishap. We tried to dig as deep as possible and after our hard work you are able to get some fresh information on the case. Before you start reading this interview, be sure that you have a lot of coke and time, because it will "kick" you strongly.

Hello Jonathan, please introduce yourself to our readers.

Hi, my name is Jonathan Garneau, I am 19 years old from Quebec. I started to play WC3 since the very first day, but only competively 2 years ago.

Just around month ago you left mTw due to some problems. Could you tell us what was the reason for that step?

The only reason is that mTw had a chance to have a better team so they decided to recruit whO, Winners and Check, as now they have mostly a Korean roster. There were not any problems with the team.

We've also heard that mTw had some problems with their players.

I did not get problems with salary from the team, I don't know if other players did. Maybe at the end they had some problems as I did not get my last salary, but I am still supposed to receive it, soon. And plus, they would not recruit Korean player if they have problems with money.

Do you think that mTw have enough money to keep very good Korean players in the team?

I don't know how much money mtw get per month for the team, but I am sure they can afford it, as it is a big organisation.



KiWiKaKi - I'm sure that mTw can afford the players

Is the current mTw squad better than the past one? Do they have any chances to be in the top flight in NGL and WC3L next season? Why have they chosen Koreans instead of well playing Europeans and Americans?

I guess so, since wh0 is a better orc than me. I think they've got good enough players to have decents result in both ngl and wc3l. Probably because Koreans are known to be very good and also maybe because of the opportunity they had to recruit them as Bet was dying.

But is it enough to beat for example MYM or SK? What would you change in their roster? If you could, of course.

I don't know yet if it is enough to beat SK and MYM, probably will give them trouble for sure. For the roster, it is too early to know which changes should be done. Will have to see later how the team performs.

Let's talk now about your presenteam Serious Gaming. After 1 month in a new team, could you say that you are satisfied with the cooperation?

Sure, I think it is working well at the moment and hope to keep it that way.

Srs is a very old organization, but due to unfortunate incidents they've lost almost everything. Now with the new roster, do you feel that your team can get to the top?

We have a team of talented players, and if everyone keeps practicing and wants to improve we can surely get good result in wc3l-ngl. Would be nice if we can one day make the wc3l offline finals.

Right now you are fighting for a place in the next WC3L season. Some time ago you lost 2-3 with wNv, what was the reason of this defeat?

wNv is a good team, and I also got the worst possible opponent for me, th00, because human is the hardest for me to beat at the moment, and he used strategy I have almost never played before. In 2on2 we did not make so many big mistakes, they just played better for the time being.

Now srs have to face against ieS in the losers' bracket. Have your team prepared some special tactics for this match? Are you afraid of your next opponent?

We are not afraid of ieS, but we cannot underestimate them for sure. We did not prepare special tactics, we will just determine which player's got the better chances to win on a certain map and determine which possible race is gonna be there and practice against it.

While srs have to fight in the losers' bracket, mTw is going to face wNv. Do you think that they are able to defeat them or it will be a hard match for both teams?

It's gonna be a hard match for both sides, as they both have great players.

WC3L playoffs will be played soon. Few days ago, we were informed that BeT won't participate in this tournament and their slot will be taken by mouz. Do you think it was a good step?

Sure it was a good step, they needed to add a team and mouz was the next one to go. Hard to predict the top 4 but I think with the current shape of the teams it's gonna be MYM-SK-WE-MOUZ.

Let's talk now about YOU. Which event was the most memorable for you?

My most important experience was WCG 2006 in Italy, as it was my first big tournament that I wanted to qualify for.

And from this event on you decided to be the best? Maybe it was earlier?

Yes, it was after that event that I wanted to improve my game to win bigger tournament. My goal is not to be a progamer and live from it, it is mainly for fun and going to big tournaments around the world.

What has WC3, E-Sports and big tournaments brought you? Have you met new friends, discovered new cultures or something else? What is the essence of gaming for you?

It gave me the opportunity to meet new people from all over the globe and to visit places I've never went to before. It also gave me a spirit of challenge and that is not only useful in gaming.

mTw ex players

The old mTw squad (L-R) - NightWOlf, rukie (manager), Protois, Rainbow, KiWiKaKi

Some people say that Warcraft III will die after SC2 will arrive. Do you think that it will be the end of your game? What will you do when new Blizzard's child is born?

Maybe wc3 will not die as soon as SC2 arrives, it is hard to tell. But many people are gonna leave wc3 for sure, including myself. Wc3 is clearly not as good as starcraft: bw is, so it will not last as long.

Are you training now for a special tournament or you are just trying to get as many games in as possible? Where are we able to see you, and will be able in the future? Except for the WC3L qualifications, of course.

I am currently training to participate in ESWC and WCG qualifier Canada as the qualifications are near.

Are there any opponenst in Canada that you're afraid of or is KiwiKaki unbeatable?

I am not "afraid" of any opponent in Canada, but the only one that gave me trouble is APM.

Do you have a kind of idol in gaming? Someone who is giving you a strong motivation to play and who is a model for you?

Grubby has always been my favorite player as he's the best orc. When I started playing competitively 2 years ago he was the one I wanted to try being as good.

In this case we wish you good luck in real life and this internet alter ego. We hope that you will not leave us and we will be able to see you in many upcoming tournaments.

Thank you, and I hope to see you also.

 

 
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(last year)  #1 MaliSunSet
MaliSunSet
Very nice interview, well done
(last year)  #2 losemann
losemann
nice one :-) but i think SC2 is getting too much attention atm.
[www.losemann.asia] - my blog
(last year)  #7 YinYang
YinYang
Indeed.. it gets. I mean where the fuck is the patch or a new battle.net season... It will be a wonder if we will ever see a new patch for WC3 -.-.
(last year)  #13 4KFmatthe
matthe
Agree.... Now I can only see 200 people on beta Wc3 server.... SC2 and WOW get too much attention.

Nice interview btw :D

╦╦╦╦╦╦╦ The fence of the Ancients ╦╦╦╦╦╦╦
(last year)  #18 GoaT
GoaT
One question isn't that much actually:D
Nine Vires Nors
(last year)  #3 kOoZiN
kOoZiN
Nice ;)
Love you, Tsvetoslava <3
(last year)  #4 Adstriker
 
to be honest those questions are kinda boring and expected more after such an intro (coke etc).

anyways, kiwi is a great guy although he might earn more money playing poker than wc3 ;D
(last year)  #5 imported_flashy
imported_flashy
great iview!
play more!!
(last year)  #6 GKoOJustLittlestar-
JustLittlestar-
good view!! gogo Frozenik :D!
We are 4Kings
(last year)  #8 MoonFly
MoonFly
GooD iView !
(last year)  #9 GG-Uchainer90
 
"I don't know how much money mtw get per month for the team, but I am sure they can afford it, as it is a big organisation." //kiwikaki

"KiWiKaKi - I'm sure that mTw can afford the players" //mymym
MAYBE U FUC**** NEWSPOSTERS STOP FUCKING CHANGE QUOTES!?!?!??!
he said he is sure that they afford their players, cuz they are a big organisation.
omg
I stopped reading there....
great iview so far...
sorry... my mistake, was tired yesterday...
Ánd ofc u will delete this post since mymym dont want critic under their stuff
Thanks for reading
Last edited by chainer90 at 11.06.2008, 15:55
(last year)  #11 Frozenik
Frozenik
Nobody changed anything. Anyway, If you are sure that something is wrong, just write it below without emotions please.
Last edited by Frozenik at 10.06.2008, 22:14
(last year)  #12 GG-Uchainer90
 
You just quote it they way that it sound wrong. See, Kiwi never said (in the iview) that he thinks that mTw cant pay the salary and u quoted that he is not sure...You understand(guess not but...)?
(last year)  #14 Frozenik
Frozenik
Yes, he did. Well: "I'm sure that mTw can afford the players" means that they have money for that -.-
(last year)  #22 GG-Uchainer90
 
sorry, my mistake was tired yesterday. Big apologize...
(last year)  #15 MiddleofNowhere
MiddleofNowhere
Are you drunk? ><

The quote is "Kiwi IS sure", not "Kiwi ISN'T sure" ><

Guess noone is really satisfied with being second best
(last year)  #16 Wind
Wind
The text was changed, but the meaning wasn't ;)
(last year)  #17 Phil
Phil
Read again and apologize :)
I'm forever blowing bubbles!
(last year)  #23 GG-Uchainer90
 
yeah, was tired yesterday, dunno how i read it wrong for around 5times...
(last year)  #24 Phil
Phil
:D That's ok, I read the same as you the first time and was like o_O!!!!!
I'm forever blowing bubbles!
(last year)  #25 GG-Uchainer90
 
That makes me feel a lil better :D
(last year)  #26 sellah
 
Goddamn dumbass.
(last year)  #10 manhunter321
manhunter321
nice
you will know and recognise me after somtime
(last year)  #19 Malystryx
Malystryx
hahah you can see my head in the corner of the pic, I remember I came round to be in the next shot xD
Lawrence "SK.Malystryx" Phillips ~ SK Gaming
(last year)  #20 Frozenik
Frozenik
Maly is everywhere!
(last year)  #21 myMYM|TomLew
TomLew
Nice interview , so GJ :D

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