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Naniwa
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Sweden477 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-17 17:00:13
July 17 2014 16:58 GMT
#1
Basically i will try to write down my perhaps final thoughts about starcraft 2,

I realise now after reading alot of the comments that my random tweets who i thought were harmless actually just sound bitter and negative ( which they obviously were ) but i didnt really think it through as deep as you guys did. I am still the guy who loved / loves starcraft more than anyone else considering the amount of time and effort i put into the game . For starters i know that i have alot of haters and i dont really care about that , i am not gonna be a little girl and make an AMA to make you people on the internet like me. But i just want to write my opinions once so i dont have to see people speculating anymore .

I will probably not come back to sc2 even at legacy of the void because i feel like the best way to compete in sc2 is to train in korea and i have no passion to go there again as it was extremly mentally draining and the only reason i could endure it was because i had Sase and Snute to talk to on the later trips. Also swarmhosts made the game so incredibly boring in my opinion.... but yeah im sure you already know my opinion on that already so no need to go there.


Iem katowice.

How this event was handled by me was probably one of my biggest dissapointments.

Let me make it clear that i had no intention of going to this event at ALL, I only went because my team forced me to go.

I hadnt played a single game of starcraft one - two months prior to this event because i felt absolutely zero love for the game at this point unfortunately and im not the kind of guy who can force myself when i lose passion for something. because starcraft to me is not a job, it never was a job. its always been my life and something i loved so much. During my peaks in the game i played around 12-16 hours every day and when i slept i thought about strategys so its not really like i can force myself to do this as im sure you can understand its not an easy feat.

If i had the chance to do it all again, I would definitly rather take a fine from EG / ALLIANCE than go through with what actually happened again. I am very sorry for how things went down at this event, not because i felt like someone else deserved the spot more , because they did not since i qualified through it fair and square. if they were better than me then they wouldve qualified but because i want to show my best condition to everyone whos watching, and most importantly im sure you all know i took a great amount of pride being a player and i want to live up to my own expectations.



****
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beesinyoface
Profile Joined May 2012
2450 Posts
July 17 2014 17:03 GMT
#2
GOAT protoss player

cya around
aaaaa
Karuramon
Profile Joined May 2012
Germany19 Posts
July 17 2014 17:04 GMT
#3
I still hope you can one day come back. You will always be one of my favorites. Gl
jdenst
Profile Joined May 2012
4 Posts
July 17 2014 17:06 GMT
#4
I always liked your play and I think that's the most important thing. I might've stolen a PvZ build here and there from you if that's ok ;D I'm glad you decided to write out some thoughts. I think I'm in the minority because I lot of people tend to write bad things about you? But I always liked you mainly for your play.
Kosak
Profile Joined August 2013
Czech Republic193 Posts
July 17 2014 17:07 GMT
#5
come back for legacy nani, lets hope that your passion will be restored
it's good to be the king
Musicus
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany23579 Posts
July 17 2014 17:07 GMT
#6
Will you try to play another game on the professional level or just go study/work?

Good luck either way!
Maru and Serral are probably top 5.
myRZeth
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1047 Posts
July 17 2014 17:08 GMT
#7
EU ladder has never been harder, even you Nani would have good practice here. But well you ve given up
ThePlagueJG
Profile Joined May 2013
Sweden1010 Posts
July 17 2014 17:09 GMT
#8
Gl with whatever you do NaNi, it's been a pleasure watching you play. I will be one of the people there to support you if you come back or choose to play another game. !
ThorZaIN | NaNiwa | SaSe | PartinG | sOs | Jaedong | sOs restored passion!
Damnight
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Germany222 Posts
July 17 2014 17:10 GMT
#9
Best of luck to you, I don't get why some people make a big fuss around some random tweets anyway lol.
HelpMeGetBetter
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
United States766 Posts
July 17 2014 17:12 GMT
#10
I feel the same way Naniwa. Who want to play against a free infinite unit. It completely ruined SC for me as well.
ProjectZeek
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden11 Posts
July 17 2014 17:12 GMT
#11
I truly hope that there is a 0.01% chance that you come back for LotV and that it happens. Because no other player has ever brought me the amount of excitement like you did... (I nearly cried of excitement during the voidray game vs Life at IEM New York.) But I will not bother you with my hopes of you making a comeback.

I just wanna tell you that you have been a huge inspiration for me and I will allways love everything you've done for the game.

Quick question: Since you're probably not going to play the game anymore professionally, what are your plans for the future?

Med vänliga hälsningar, en Dalmas.
Peanutdog
Profile Joined September 2011
United States28 Posts
July 17 2014 17:12 GMT
#12
sucks to hear you probably won't come back in legacy, was really looking forward to that being a possibility
I hope you'll come back to your fan page every now and again though <3
Riquiz
Profile Joined June 2011
Netherlands402 Posts
July 17 2014 17:14 GMT
#13
Good luck with whatever you're doing now nani!

Thanks for all the great memories and clearing this up <3
Caster man does casting on yt/RiquizCasts
Setheal
Profile Joined April 2013
United States2 Posts
July 17 2014 17:16 GMT
#14
Hello Naniwa, I like your Protoss because its aggressive style play. You have inspired so much. I wish you the best.
Never GIVE UP! NEVER SURRENDER!!!
RiskyChris
Profile Joined April 2012
125 Posts
July 17 2014 17:16 GMT
#15
Naniwa you are legendary. I'll fangrill hard for you if you come back in LotV (or switch to DotA, kick one of the [A]lliance sandbaggers!).
BlaineLogan
Profile Blog Joined July 2014
Canada29 Posts
July 17 2014 17:19 GMT
#16
Don't quit~ seeing Naniwa in SC2 related content is always a "plus." You know, like Tiesto on a set list to other DJs,a certain token of excitement and dependability follows the name and gamer for me. Perhaps starcraft and blizzard rts really are losing their appeal though, and we cannot force it.
joy and woe are woven fine! a clothing for the soul divine
Heathen
Profile Joined January 2011
Philippines351 Posts
July 17 2014 17:22 GMT
#17
Come back Naniwa. Become the Best Foreigner again. Take the crown from Snute Thnks
thejko
Profile Joined December 2012
United States1 Post
July 17 2014 17:22 GMT
#18
It is sad you're choosing to walk away entirely, and that unfortunately your career will be remembered by most more for the drama than all of your accomplishments. Your play has always been entertaining, and will surely be missed when LOTV rolls around. Hope you reconsider somewhere down the line, but thanks for all the fantastic games and memories.
Noro
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada991 Posts
July 17 2014 17:24 GMT
#19
Do what makes you happy man. I honestly can't blame you for how that tourny went down.
Talk not to me of blasphemy, man; I'd strike the sun if it insulted me.
StarGalaxy
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany744 Posts
July 17 2014 17:24 GMT
#20
"I am very sorry for how things went down at this event, not because i felt like someone else deserved the spot more"

but for what are you sorry?
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