Original Author: War3station
Translator: LittleLamb
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This interview was published on 02th June 2020.
WFZ qualified to WGL Summer before Fly100%, TH000 and Fortitude!
WFZ was really reborn in the past one month. In this month, he has defeated top players such as TH000, FoCuS, Moon and so on; helping his team – Why.R to have a great performance; winning the Open Qualifier the under the tremendous pressure to needing the championship. When he won and got the championship in the Open Qualifier, he also got a direct ticket to the WGL Summer before Fly100%, TH000 and Fortitude.
Actually, for many audiences, WFZ’s career is not that outstanding, he even lost several key moments to the championships. However, in his own mind, these games are another scene. In the following part, let’s take a look that what WFZ thinks about the latest games, the balance, and his past experience.
Q: First of all, congratulations to you for qualifying to the Warcraft GOLD League: Summer 2020. At the moment you beat Hawk and won the championship, how do you feel?
WFZ: I am very happy, because I knew before the game that if I didn’t take the first place, I would need to play a very hard additional match. So the goal for myself is to win. In the end, I withstood the pressure and played quite well.
(Let’s take a look in group chat and see what they said)
The secret against the “dirty plays”.
Q: In the Semifinals, XiaoKai was playing against you with “dirty play” for three maps, but in the end, you won. We can see that you are good in playing against these “dirty plays”. Can you share to others Undead players, what is the secret?
WFZ: When playing against Orc, if you confirm that you can’t end the game in a rush or an attack, you should make the game as long as possible. Because the Far Seer’s ability in the late game is not as good as Blade Master, so we need to play it steady and stable, have a good mindset when we are being harassed, and slowly look for opportunities.
For playing against Human, you need to play aggressive. There are tanks in the late game of Human, so the big map is really difficult for Undead. We can only take as much advantage as possible before the mass Tanks are coming.
Q: In the past 2 months, you have defeated Foggy, ReMinD, Moon, and TH000’s Night Elf. Seems there is no Night Elf that you are not able win. What do you think of this Match Up?
WFZ: Undead vs Night Elf is basically 5 to 5. There are a few maps are harder for Undead, you can ban it in veto. In fact, I still lost to some Night Elves in my recent practices. For the tournaments, the result still depends on the performance and players’ shape by the time.
Translator note: When we say 5 to 5, it means it’s a pretty balanced match-up. Or when we say Player A vs Player B is about 6 to 4, it means we think Player A has about 60% chance to win.
The strategy – “Dread Lord first and fast expansion” still requires more players to make it perfect.
Q: Many Undead players love to play with Dread Lord first and fast expansion, but the win rate is not high. Do you think this is a strategy that can be further improved? Or it can be used only when you think the opponent doesn’t prepare for it?
WFZ: This strategy is still feasible. But recently it’s played in only very few games compared with common strategies. Many details are not perfect enough, this strategy still requires more players to make it perfect.
Q: Previously, your results were not satisfactory, but afterwards you defeated TH000, FoCuS, Moon, Foggy, Hawk and other strong opponents. How did you make so much progress in a short time?
WFZ: Actually, before every game, I never thought I would win. I think the only reason of I can win, is I keep practicing and hard working.
(Hello, noob)
If I can’t win it, I would take the blame.
Q: In the Clan War against Rise Again, when the score came to 0-2, I heard that you took the initiative to play against Moon. In the end, you also successfully ended Moon’s winning streak. Why did you feel so confident at that time?
WFZ: I was thinking that it’s the last set. If I can’t win it, then I would take the blame. And maybe it’s because I didn’t wash my hair at that time, so I am more confident? ?
Q: What are your expectations for the coming WGL Summer?
WFZ: Keep training, and play as good as I can in the game. At the same time, I would love to meet some old friends who have known each other for more than 10 years because of Warcraft III. We will be able to have a meal, and chat.
In the additional match, I think the chance for Fly should be bigger.
Q: Next, TH000, Fortitude and Fly100% will compete for the last slot. And the losers will need play the Wild Card qualifier, the qualifier includes Yumiko, ReMinD and other great players. Who do you think will get the last 3 tickets?
WFZ: In the additional match (TH000, Fortitude, Fly100%), I think the chance for Fly should be bigger. And the 2 slots in Wild Card should be going to the two who didn’t get the ticket in the additional match. However, everything depends on their performance and shape by the time.
Q: Many people are calling for “buff the Undead”. Some people say we need to add items, while others say we need to change the map pool. Which aspect do you think that Undead needs to be buffed?
WFZ: Undead’s ability in preventing Base Run is not good, the Haunted Goldmine is easy to knock down by the Zeppelin drop. We can consider to increase the HP of the Haunted Goldmine.
The Entangled Gold Mine is 800 HP, but the Haunted Goldmine cost our Gold and it is 950 HP. It costs golds, but the amount of HP is only 150 HP more. Other aspects are still acceptable.
(Are you a dog?)
I will not regret on the stage of tournament.
Q: It has been 10 years since 2010, and you are already a veteran. As of now, what are the most memorable and most regrettable games in your career?
WFZ: The most memorable game is NESO in 2014. A low HP Crypt Fiend with backpack grabbed TH000’s Greater Healing Potion, and I finally won with 2:1. For regretful game, it should be no, I will not regret on the stage of tournament.
Q: One last question, we know that the fate for the Undead is to become a caster. So, if you cast the game again, which female caster would you like to partner with?
WFZ: “Miss Qiaolin”. May you do me a favor?
Translator note: In China, Most of famous casters are Undead player, like Qiaolin, Xun, TeD, Snowkiss, etc.
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