Interview with Snake Manager Regarding Remake Against M3 (LPL Week 2)
Source: http://lol.duowan.com/1601/317346757795.html
Today, in the “first game” between Snake and M3, there was a match remake due to unavoidable circumstances while Snake was taking the lead. Many of the fans are also angrily criticizing Banana Plan due to the frequent in game pauses. After the game, we talked to Snake’s manager ZuoWu. Let’s hear about what he has to say about the remake and the pauses.
Q: During the remake of the first match, I’m sure it somewhat affected the mindset of the players. After the game, what did you say to them? What did they say to you?
Snake ZuoWu: Because we face these situations frequently, we were all somewhat prepared. The main thing was to boost their morale. The players were also trying to boost their own morale. Other than that, nothing was really different. What needed to be said was already said. However, I wouldn’t know much about what happens after they get on the stage. It’s hard to say.
Q: Remakes are rare. We noticed that you posted a status that sounded really helpless on Weibo saying “Remake. There’s nothing to say.” How were you feeling at that time?
Snake ZuoWu: At that time, having a remake when we were in the lead was really not advantageous for us. However, the rules state that they are unable to declare us as the victor under those circumstances. Things like Internet fluctuations really depend on the heavens. It’s a pity that the heavens didn’t choose us as the team (to win) this time. *Basically ‘fate’.
Q: It seems that the culprit this time is package loss? What was the reason behind last week’s pauses?
Snake ZuoWu: Yeah. Today was because of Internet package losses. The pauses from before should be because of equipment problems.
Q: This is the first time Tank has experienced this after coming to China. Was he confused on what to do?
Snake ZuoWu: Not being used to it is for sure. However, before the match, we did talk to him about some issues regarding this matter. So, he was prepared.
Q: We can see from the issues during past few games that Banana Plan needs to spend more time researching on how to take over the task of hosting LPL. Other than problems with equipment and the Internet package loss, which has given some of us an unhappy experience, were there any improvements compared to before?
Snake ZuoWu: All the workers are really hard working. They’re usually not the ones making the decisions either. When there are problems with the matches, they’re the ones who suffer the most. I hope that LPL would be managed better and better.
Q: After playing through all those matches, do you have a new understanding on the strength and conditions of the different teams?
Snake ZuoWu: All the players are really strong!
Q: If you had one constructive criticism towards LPL, what would it be?
Snake ZuoWu: I hope Riot would quickly solve the problem with all the pauses during LPL, so that all the LPL fans around the world would be able to watch the spectacular matches.
Q: Before, you mentioned through a long Weibo post that your scrim results were not good. So did Flandre do anything within the team to raise the morale?
Snake ZuoWu: Li Xuan Jun (Flandre’s real name) had a significant increase in his sense of responsibility this split. When the scrim results are bad and when we lose games like how we lost today, he would take the initiative in admitting his mistakes and the areas he lacks in. On top of that, he would lead the team in trying to solve those problems. His desire to win is stronger than usual.
Q: When are you planning on live broadcasting with San Shao?
Snake ZuoWu: Recently, our entire focus has been on scrims and the matches. We’re not thinking about anything else right now.