I'm pretty sure this classifies as him "seeing the error" of how he handled it, maybe it doesn't go into too much detail, but he claims responsibility, expresses remorse and apologizes to his fans.

On July 18 2014 01:58 Naniwa wrote:

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.

Ctone23

United States1839 Posts

July 17 2014 21:31 GMT

#64

GL dude. I get it, you don't like the game(what is has become, no desire to travel to Korea). Happens to people all the time.

BronzeKnee

United States5217 Posts

July 17 2014 21:33 GMT

#65

On July 18 2014 02:12 HelpMeGetBetter wrote:
I feel the same way Naniwa. Who want to play against a free infinite unit. It completely ruined SC for me as well.

You can add me to the list too.

I'm hoping there are major changes to LOTV. The MSC as we know, the Widow Mine and the Swarm Host need to be re-worked considerably.

Good luck Naniwa.

Arnstein

Norway3381 Posts

July 17 2014 21:45 GMT

#66

I met you in Korea and it was nice. Hope you find something else to do that you like!

ESC FeaR

10 Posts

July 17 2014 21:56 GMT

#67

every day when i wake up i go to teamliquid and see naniwa returns! pls make it happen

Jeremy Reimer

Canada968 Posts

July 17 2014 22:02 GMT

#68

I can kind of understand how you feel, Naniwa. You want to be the best, no matter what it takes, not just "the best foreigner". And to do that requires a huge number of sacrifices, like playing 12-16 hours (all or at least most of the top Koreans practice this much) and it probably does require playing in Korea. That last thing is incredibly hard to do if you're not Korean and don't know the language and the culture. I've seen people recommend that foreigners learn the language, but how easy is that to do if you're practicing 12-16 hours a day?

But maybe there's hope. Maybe if enough Koreans come to live in Europe it will improve the ladder enough that being the best no longer requires living in Korea. Maybe Swarmhosts will disappear in Legacy of the Void.

Maybe you'll come back. I hope so. You were pretty awesome to watch.

Dodgin

Canada39254 Posts

July 17 2014 22:09 GMT

#69

farewell naniwer

Metak

296 Posts

July 17 2014 22:13 GMT

#70

There's people that will keep supporting you for the player that you were/are. I don't/didn't like you as an 'entertainer' (which seems to be the go-to field in eSports at these times), I love you as a sportsman.

yido

United States350 Posts

July 17 2014 22:20 GMT

#71

I think this should clear up the remaining "hate" about Naniwa.
At first I was very negative about his actions but time cured most of the disappointment.
It was very similar to reactions to Idra right after his retirement.
Now just like Idra, I think Sc2 community should accept his "feelings" (more appropriate than apology) and move on from the incident.

Broodwurst

Germany1586 Posts

July 17 2014 22:28 GMT

#72

If you don't see SC2 as a job don't sign contracts as a full-time player.

monkh

United Kingdom568 Posts

July 17 2014 22:30 GMT

#73

You still show no respect for your team, sponsers, event organisers, fans or just sportsmanship. I hope to never see another player show this level of disrespect in esports or any competition again.

Emerson_H

United States460 Posts

July 17 2014 22:37 GMT

#74

Never forget

boxerfred

Germany8360 Posts

July 17 2014 22:42 GMT

#75

the shit gets boring without drama. come back and give me another reason to hate on you, please.

Faggatron

United Kingdom65 Posts

July 17 2014 22:58 GMT

#76

Someone proxy 2 gated me on ladder yesterday. I was a little angry at first, then i remembered all the incredible naniwa proxy 2gates and was actually happy. You were not only the best foreigner and one of the best players, but one of the most entertaining players to have ever played this game. Hoping youll come back anyway. You were my favourite player, not at first but you earned it with your play.

Waterflow

Sweden1550 Posts

July 17 2014 23:01 GMT

#77

I really do hope you will come back some time. Maybe you just need to give it some more time and maybe there will be changes to the game that will make you feel the urge to come back to the sc2 scene to compete again. Hope you have fun and success in life whatever happens

<3

Always your fan!

jax1492

United States1632 Posts

July 17 2014 23:17 GMT

#78

SC2 needs personality, and you have it Naniwa ... hope you come back some day.

stakiman

Bulgaria42 Posts

July 17 2014 23:19 GMT

#79

hey don't let the haters take you down! for me you are still the best best working foreigner ever. keep it up!

Hjax

United States47 Posts

July 17 2014 23:26 GMT

#80

I too hope that you will come back someday, you were always the best foreigner and kept everyone entertained with new builds that would instantly shift the metagame as every one rushed to perfect your new style. Good luck with whatever happens