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+ [EnDerr's reaction to qualifying for Challenger League - Before and After] +

Hi Enderr, congratulations on qualifying for Challenger League! Tell us a little bit about yourself and your team.

Enderr: Oh thanks! Hi, I'm Caviar Napoleon M. Acampado aka EnDerr zerg player from philippines and currently playing for a local team called Imperium Pro Team. Imperium Pro Team is a newly created team this 2014 with SC2, LOL and Fighting division roster.


How happy was your team and teammates when you qualified?

Enderr: Well after my 3rd match vs Petraeus they all screamed at my back and hug me and all you can see is a smiling face.


That's great to hear! When we asked the pro players and the community who they thought would qualify, many people overlooked you. What did *you* think were your chances of qualifying?

Enderr: When I saw the list of players who will participate on the 2nd round, I thought that I can beat all these players but I know that it will be hard when it comes to Kingkong, PiG and Petraeus.

It's like I know I can be one of the top 3 as long as I play my A game.


Absolutely, and looking at your recent results it's clear to see why. You narrowly missed the playoffs at WCG after defeating desRow, BLord, Suppy and Brat_OK!

How has your practice been in the lead up to these tournaments?

Enderr: Well I've been playing a lot recently before the WCG like laddering and practicing with my clanmates at DuSt and been recruited to play on local Team called Imperium Pro Team which offered me a place where I can play 24hrs and focus on Starcraft 2 like a progamer, it's been 1 week actually when I got to Imperium Pro Team.

So I got 1 week preparing fulltime for the WCS sea qualifier.


That's quite impressive! How developed is the StarCraft scene in your home country of the Phillipines?

Enderr: Well for 2013 its not that good because even though there's alot of lan and online tournaments for SEA, there are just few people who joined these tournament. For 2014 Since it's just starting I cant really say anything for now, but I think it will be better that 2013 since there are new organization here that are planning to host SC2 tournaments and because of the WCS format also.


Sounds like the SEA region unfortunately. The good thing however is that there are many online tournaments every week!

While you were seeded into Day 2 of the qualifiers, your day started off poorly when you lost in Round One of the Winners Bracket. How did you feel about losing to Probe, a relative unknown to the pro scene?

Enderr: To be honest, I thought the bracket favored me cause I'll be starting with Probe cause I thought that I can beat him easily until the game 2 was over, I don't know if I'm just nervous since it's my first match but when I saw the he 2-0 Iaguz also and observe his 1st game with PiG, I realized that he improved alot like A LOT! And if you're going to ask me who is the best Protoss in SEA/Oceania for now... that would be Probe.


Yes, Probe to all-kill ()

Despite this setback, your run through the lower bracket was amazing, as you pretty much started as far back as possible. What kept you motivated to continue fighting all the way back and being able to defeat Petraeus?

Enderr: I'm really frustrated at myself by the time that I lost to Probe cause I got nervous and can't think as fast as what I used to and I don't know what the reason is. Our team leader started to say things that will motivate me and make me focus on the tournament, fortunately it helped me alot cause to be honest, I really felt pressure in my new team cause I wanted to give them a big achievement ASAP.


What are your hopes for Challenger League? Any particular players of races you feel hopeful to play?

Enderr: I'm ready for anything cause I'll be practicing hard for it, I just hope my practice will be enough for me to qualify. I hope that they inform as also ASAP with the schedules and who the player was so we SEA players can practice for it.


You're not the only one wanting to know!

Are you playing full time? Do you work or study on the side?

Enderr: Yes, I'm playing fulltime.


That's awesome! How long have you been playing fulltime for?

Enderr: Since the release of WoL.


Its good to see your dedication paying off.

Okay last question. If you were stuck on a deserted island, which StarCraft unit would you want to have with you?

Enderr: ok let me think about it hmmm...

A baneling so I can poke it and then kill myself


Thank you for the interview. Any shoutouts?

Enderr: I would like to take this opportunity to thank my team for supporting me and all of my other supporters, expect a lot from me this 2014! SEA players fighting!

Contributors:-
Interview: x5 Dot
Editing: x5 Daehfeurd
Header image of Enderr: Credit to Moreen Guese

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