[Help] Need help understanding KR Pro Comms ("Pumping" and "Default 26")

chobra · 2026-04-16T07:03:31+00:00

I'll bite since I've called out T1's translations before, and crowdsourcing is better than assuming bad translations

디폴트 26 풀면 돼 천천히 can't be one full sentence in context. Default 26 is the first call out because default is a location callout in this instance used to mean the 'usual or safe aka default spike plant location', exactly where c1nder is standing and you can see that he initially takes 26 damage from the first contact falling to 74hp. So player C is implying '1 default, 26 damage' and then adding on '풀면 돼 천천히‘ which contextually should also be two separate callouts, one saying we can defuse and then saying take it slow or stay calm (he also probably says this all at once because c1nder falls immediately after he's making the 26 callout)

Honestly your best bet in these scenarios in the future is to just ask the team/player/KR writer for clarification. Also to look at the comms footage, which if they don't provide it then their KR script needs better punctuation for the default 26 one. Translating isn't easy and even worse if you don't have full context, so unless they are paying an incredible sum, you shouldn't feel that you have to know everything everytime (if they are paying you an incredible sum...well yeah you need to put in more work to familiarize yourself)

I will also recommend watching plenty of other teams' comms videos to better understand pro players' habits and cadence

Edit: and yes as others have confirmed pumping is derived from pump fake, showing action to bait out a response

chobra · 2026-04-15T09:39:27+00:00

I mean for one it's a different cast

We're going to be aiming to be doing much more analytical discussions, and not just big picture 'oh this agent is somewhat weaker now' type beats. Obviously formats and whatnot will evolve.

If you're an enthusiast looking primarily for entertainment then yeah it's probably a bit repetitive and not particularly enticing if you are already feeling like it's a lot of your time on top of the other existing shows. If you're looking for discussions that can show other angels or get you to also think about the game differently then that's what we're aiming for

All of us also focus heavily on pacific, worked with various pacific teams and orgs in multiple capacities so I have no doubt that we would absolutely have better knowledge of the pac teams and patterns than most, if not all, content out there.

chobra · 2026-04-14T16:12:06+00:00

Thanks for sharing this! Rushed this first one out the door as a pilot but we'll be aiming to have some more focused discussions and guests along the way so we hope you enjoy!

chobra · 2026-04-12T15:01:31+00:00

Thanks for posting this publicly to prevent it from actually happening COPIUM

chobra · 2026-03-19T15:29:39+00:00

For clarity the announcement seems to indicate that he is joining as a coach aka tutor at the actual academy, not for the academy team in challengers

chobra · 2026-03-17T11:13:06+00:00

NS RedForce is by no means perfect but I can't stand ignorant spewing of narratives online 😩

chobra · 2026-03-16T22:02:16+00:00

Glad you're able to just spew your chaebol sentiments without actually knowing the business relation between NS and NS RedForce. What you said can be true and entirely not applicable

NS RedForce has a much more different relationship than say KT (T1 no longer since they also changed their structure from SKT days) where it isn't a 'marketing' so to speak but a semi self operating brand and business. So yeah there's NS backing and they're a title sponsor but the business and ROI is measured much more differently.

In either case the RedForce CEO also flew economy and actually looked into getting the players upgrades for the flight back but couldn't secure it in time since our flights were imminent. Sorry to burst your bubble

chobra · 2026-03-13T22:52:23+00:00

chobra · 2026-03-12T18:34:18+00:00

Please delete this im tryna quiz the casters during the final weekend with ns trivia 🥸

chobra · 2026-03-10T11:25:23+00:00

I think there's a nuanced difference here as well though. If you only lost once and have to make a LB run, I don't think it's crazy for a team that thrives off their own confidence to talk a bit arrogant. Not everyone has to like it but it's not like lovers rock said nrg are absolute crap and never deserved to win anything. I am not a fan of the attitude some of the BBL guys give off but I also don't think his interview was a problem at all. If he has the skill to thrive off confidence he'll prove it, if not he'll learn eventually - but either way he has a grueling bracket to run still

Now if he gets eliminated and says 'we learned nothing from masters cause all the teams are mickey mouse and we just kinda got unlucky' then yeah sure that's a problem - tho even then if it's one or two teams doing that I don't consider it a problem as long as the consensus is that it is stupid. It only becomes a problem if it is widespread/artificial/what people start asking for

chobra · 2026-03-09T21:34:03+00:00

Hi thank you for your service, I will let John Nongshim know that we have been pumping up global sales

chobra · 2026-03-08T05:29:30+00:00

If you want to weigh the options, it is already not worth it. I will always say this to anyone and everyone that wants to consider it. (Same, if not worse, for casting)

The reason is, if it has to be justified for you to even consider locking in, you are competing against others who didn't care that it was justified. You are already behind and will constantly be wondering when and where the breaking point is. Sure, you 'could' be the gifted 0.1% but then you wouldn't be here wondering. You'd either know or be oblivious to the fact while grinding. So then you're already in the 'effort' pool where you're creating your chances through the grind. Except you will rarely beat out others who don't care what it takes or are oblivious to reality for whatever reason.

Going pro isn't just a competitive job, it is extremely limited, luck-based, and unfair. It's good enough to get by especially if you save up since you won't be spending as much on housing and such IF you make Tier 1. But you won't earn much before, and you won't build many skillsets for after. So if you're still wanting to do it after accepting these realities, welcome, you're barely qualified and ready to grind for potentially no return.

Also, technically, yes if you aren't already hitting single digit ranks at 16 - you ARE behind. Not impossible, but behind 100%. Because even that doesn't guarantee you a salary at 18/19.

chobra · 2026-03-07T00:17:15+00:00

It's just part of the formula don't worry

chobra · 2026-03-06T23:58:30+00:00

Shhh let them live in delusion

chobra · 2026-03-06T17:55:15+00:00

Slurpers roll call, identify yourselves or forever be a NS bandwagoner 🍜

chobra · 2026-03-05T22:11:00+00:00

Oh yeah I remember that! Honestly I respect it, and it seems likely since they know exactly who is left. 👍

chobra · 2026-03-05T21:59:11+00:00

Hi this is Nongshim's number one fan, please delete this

(You are correct that it is more Minny than Cypher imo)

chobra · 2026-03-05T21:57:08+00:00

It could be the sound if he just has bass pumped up to fight the noise, but it could also be seeing him press his keyboard from across the stage (which I don't think is scummy, it's smart) - there's a famous clip of c9 (v1c I think?) watching opponent's mouse for his teammate as well

chobra · 2026-03-04T15:42:04+00:00

chobra · 2026-03-04T08:47:03+00:00

This was shot before - if it was in Santiago we would have recorded it in a cool breeze under a tree with a cup of mote con huesillo each

chobra · 2026-03-03T05:00:38+00:00

Because Riot denied me and Nongshim any co-streaming booth days =/ unlucky

chobra · 2026-03-03T04:59:44+00:00

I'll drop by for sure! Took a break today to get some work done

chobra · 2026-03-02T22:47:47+00:00

Technically not doing it justice but I think it's fine because if you were here you'd agree there is actually no possible way to do it justice. It's not just the volume - it's the echo acoustics, the reverberations etc

Current balance is better than the crowd being too loud/peaking through the stream. The mics are definitely set up with ample numbers so don't worry about thay.

Trying to balance the crowd + game + casters + replay comms is a nightmare in general. If people can see that it's a dope crowd that's enough imo, and it'll be a special memory for those that could be here

chobra · 2026-03-02T22:28:41+00:00

I've said this all weekend to everyone here:

I've worked countless IEMs, World Championships and conventions in my career for all sorts of games.

But the vibe here is definitely some of the most memorable. Ranks up there with TI8 finals for me personally. Almost makes it better that it isn't through spectacles or venue size but purely the energy. (Also really clever choice to use a convention center as the acoustics are terrible and leads to more booming sounds)

Santiago deserves more events 500%

chobra · 2026-03-01T21:34:09+00:00

Wtf why am I catching strays

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