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plgElwood
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany518 Posts
July 19 2014 21:09 GMT
#141
What's the backupplan anyway?
The whole problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves, but wiser people so full of doubts.
codonbyte
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States840 Posts
July 20 2014 00:06 GMT
#142
On July 19 2014 05:53 aringadingding wrote:
Its really sad that you are actually almost closing the door to pro starcraft...
You have played some many awesome games and tournaments. Its truly a loss to sc2 that you actually are implying there are no future for you.
(as for the people who still are angry and upset beyond comprehension because of Katowiche... wow... then I can understand your decision. I forget from time to time that there are so many with a mentality of a small petty child just searching for a reason to hate and dislike... I mean... just watch the chat in avilos stream and behold the absolute bottom of human life and dignity. If these kind of people are around you, we all understand you.)

However, if we decide to ignore the obvious haters/retards you have MANY fans. We wish you ALL well and we hope that you will feel good with what you do in the future. Of course we want you back. But first of all. We want you to feel good.

Absolute bottom of human life and dignity? Excuse me? Sure, Avilo does get some trolls and haters in his chat, but those are quickly dealt with.
Procrastination is the enemy
sumsaR
Profile Joined January 2013
Sweden1812 Posts
July 20 2014 04:04 GMT
#143
On July 19 2014 20:18 KingAlphard wrote:
Show nested quote +
and when i slept i thought about strategys

Really? Well... that's interesting xD

It's called "dreaming".
ninazerg
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States7291 Posts
July 20 2014 07:27 GMT
#144
On July 19 2014 18:30 BreAKerTV wrote:
The one thing that bothers me the most about many pros out there are the people who will endlessly worship said pro.

I think NaNiwa contributed a lot to the scene, but none of us really know what his personal life is like. I'm not saying he's a bad guy, but nor am I saying he is a boy-scout. He did his job to make SC2 grow, in my opinion. Just like many other pros that you guys may not like (even those who should not be mentioned here on teamliquid).

I don't think anyone should have to be a saint when it comes to being a pro gamer. It's just realistic. I mean Tiger Woods is one of the world's best Golf players, but look at that drama that happened with him, two women, and a golf club and his car. Look at Charlie Sheen, look at Arnold Schwarzenegger, look at Tom Cruise, and look at Kobe Briant. Some of the worlds best examples in entertainment and mainstream sports. When that shit happens, I just shrug it off and think to myself, "Just like anyone else on any other day" for those guys. Why hate them like an episode of television unless they have personally crossed you?


I couldn't agree more. Shit like this pisses me off:

On July 18 2014 21:53 Faust852 wrote:
I really think you should not come back if you don't change your persona. You are way too toxic and disrespectful. Damn, I wanted to punch you in the face when you said Polt won the game because the lack of soundproof, that's such a terrible insult to the most mannered Polt. And the last drama with Kane, wtf with you. SC2 is better without such a toxic person.


I don't know how the fuck someone can take something like that so personally. If Naniwa can hear the crowd outside the booth, then so can Polt, and it doesn't take a genius to know that if you hear people making an unusual amount of noise early in the game that something might be awry. But since you worship Polt, you'll believe bullshit like "That was standard scouting on that map" and maybe he would've scouted there, maybe he wouldn't have, but he definitely would make sure to do it if he heard something.

Furthermore, I don't know how you can say someone is "toxic and disrespectful", then turn around and say you want to punch them in the face. That makes no sense. People need to quit using the anonymity of this forum to bash on him. So, he doesn't like the game. Big fucking deal. He doesn't have to like SC2. So, some people are like "His attitude is hurting the scene" and shit, but guess what? Look at how many people would watch when he played. Think about how many people love him, and all the accomplishments he's made, and then try and tell me he's "hurting the scene" or "community".
"If two pregnant women get into a fist fight, it's like a mecha-battle between two unborn babies." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
vitruvia
Profile Joined June 2009
Canada235 Posts
July 20 2014 08:12 GMT
#145
nani, let us know if you decide to compete in something else so we'll know where to find you.
what quote?
PsyChoRo
Profile Joined October 2010
Romania85 Posts
July 20 2014 08:21 GMT
#146
I had to admit I had mixed feeling about you when I first started watching sc2, sometimes I hated your attitude and sometimes I rooted for you. After I started knowing you a little better, through interviews, documentaries, etc I actually started respecting and understanding you better, including the passion that you had for the game.

I sincerely wish you only success in everything you are going to do and if you invest that amount of passion that you have in anything you put your mind to, it cannot go wrong.

NiHiLuSsc2
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
United States50 Posts
July 20 2014 08:55 GMT
#147
underrated. one of the greatest foreigners who no one never really knew how to appreciate
perhaps the greatest foreign protoss player ever
it was a joy watching you
gg and gl
PBJT
Valikyr
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2653 Posts
July 20 2014 08:55 GMT
#148
On July 18 2014 22:34 gruff wrote:
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On July 18 2014 21:16 satsang wrote:
Is it normal that half of the post are from new accounts and each of them begs him to return?

It's not close to half of the posts, wtf are you talking about?

He's a conspiracy theorist, obviously.
Lazzi
Profile Joined June 2011
Switzerland1923 Posts
July 20 2014 09:44 GMT
#149
Yes, Naniwa hasn't always be a boy scout but he was one of the only foreigner to clearly give everything. He had so much passion and he seemed to practice so much I really wanted him to win. In my eyes you really have to respect that,he had the guts to follow his dream. I regret how he left because he will be remembered as the man who gave up IEM Katowice rather than the man who gave everything.

Good luck in whatever you're doing, it was a pleasure following you trying to be the best!
It's good to be back
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28474 Posts
July 20 2014 14:42 GMT
#150
I hope you (and Stephano) will reconsider; I miss having the possibility of a non- korean win. There's not even been a runners up spot yet this year..
Can't blame (both of) you though; Good luck in whatever it is you're going to do.
I Protoss winner, could it be?
neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
July 20 2014 16:28 GMT
#151
On July 20 2014 23:42 Penev wrote:
I hope you (and Stephano) will reconsider; I miss having the possibility of a non- korean win. There's not even been a runners up spot yet this year..
Can't blame (both of) you though; Good luck in whatever it is you're going to do.


Isn't Stephano on a team again?

And well, Scarlett, Bunny etc are surely better bets than Naniwa to win anything.
maru G5L pls
Faust852
Profile Joined February 2012
Luxembourg4004 Posts
July 20 2014 18:12 GMT
#152
On July 20 2014 16:27 ninazerg wrote:
I couldn't agree more. Shit like this pisses me off:

Show nested quote +
On July 18 2014 21:53 Faust852 wrote:
I really think you should not come back if you don't change your persona. You are way too toxic and disrespectful. Damn, I wanted to punch you in the face when you said Polt won the game because the lack of soundproof, that's such a terrible insult to the most mannered Polt. And the last drama with Kane, wtf with you. SC2 is better without such a toxic person.


I don't know how the fuck someone can take something like that so personally. If Naniwa can hear the crowd outside the booth, then so can Polt, and it doesn't take a genius to know that if you hear people making an unusual amount of noise early in the game that something might be awry. But since you worship Polt, you'll believe bullshit like "That was standard scouting on that map" and maybe he would've scouted there, maybe he wouldn't have, but he definitely would make sure to do it if he heard something.

Furthermore, I don't know how you can say someone is "toxic and disrespectful", then turn around and say you want to punch them in the face. That makes no sense. People need to quit using the anonymity of this forum to bash on him. So, he doesn't like the game. Big fucking deal. He doesn't have to like SC2. So, some people are like "His attitude is hurting the scene" and shit, but guess what? Look at how many people would watch when he played. Think about how many people love him, and all the accomplishments he's made, and then try and tell me he's "hurting the scene" or "community".


Why shouldn't I take the game I love personally ? I do what the fuck I want lol and you are none to tell me otherwise.
It's been proved that there was NO SOUND LEAKING and Polt is way too manner for letting things like that without noticing it. The IEM crew asks other players and there was nothing like sound leaking in the booth. That was just some asshole's excuses and Naniwa got what he deserved when he left the scene.
And what about anonymity, you are also insulting me right now behind your nickname right ? Behind a nickname or not, I'd stand still about what I think about him, he has a toxic personality and deserve everything he got in the last year.
I'm not rancorous about it though, If he wants to make a come back and start to be more respectful with others, I don't see the problem, I respect his play and I give him credit for his skill.
And if he was such a good blessing for SC2, explain me the huge booing during IEM. Yeah, so much love for the guy.
7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-07-20 21:18:55
July 20 2014 21:18 GMT
#153
If football is so successful, explain me why people boo against the team their own team plays against!!!
beep boop
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28474 Posts
July 20 2014 21:27 GMT
#154
On July 21 2014 01:28 neptunusfisk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 20 2014 23:42 Penev wrote:
I hope you (and Stephano) will reconsider; I miss having the possibility of a non- korean win. There's not even been a runners up spot yet this year..
Can't blame (both of) you though; Good luck in whatever it is you're going to do.


Isn't Stephano on a team again?

And well, Scarlett, Bunny etc are surely better bets than Naniwa to win anything.

I don't think Stephano is treating SC2 the same as before. Scarlett and Snute (Bunny?) are "foreign hopes" as it is called but none of them have been as successful as the two we're talking about (yet). Don't you think that with Naniwa and a seriously training Stephano, chances of a foreigner winning a premier championship are bigger?
I Protoss winner, could it be?
aXa
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
France748 Posts
July 20 2014 22:10 GMT
#155
I don't care about the drama, all that matters is the sick nerd chills when you got deep or won a tournament. gl & hf for whatever comes next !
Advantageous
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
China1350 Posts
July 21 2014 05:52 GMT
#156
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Naniwa... you were my inspiration when I played the game, you will always be the best foreigner to touch this game. I will forever remember you as the man who thumbs-downed Nestea in what may have been his prime.You will always be King of the North, GodSlayer... no one will ever take these titles from you. Although, as many of your fans would wish you to come back either now or later; I hope you pursue a life that you are PASSIONATE about. I know you don't need anyone to tell you that, because you have shown us time and time again you just don't give a fuck about all these bitch ass people-pleasers in e-Sports. I applaud you Naniw[A], I really wish there would be more people like you in this world. I have always been a Naniwa fan, not because of: your playstyle, your race (in-game), your ability to destroy (even the best) Koreans; but, of your ability to be who you are after everyone has shunned you, for being you.

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"Because I am BossToss" -MC ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ノ raise your dongers ヽ༼ຈل͜ຈ༽ノ I'm sure that all of my fellow class mates viewed me as the Adonis of the Class of 2015 already. -Xenocider, EG, ieF 2013 Champion.
Picasso
Profile Joined October 2013
Korea (South)52 Posts
July 21 2014 10:38 GMT
#157
I use your builds to this day and you were for sure one of the best to ever set foot on this game, unquestionably the most committed and talented foreigner to play SC2. I really hope you come back some day and show us your stellar game sense.
Reality-
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark20 Posts
July 21 2014 14:05 GMT
#158
I really really hope you never come back, and never go pro in another game.
Again and again you have shown your disrespect for the game, other players and for your fans.
I used to be a fan, i tried to stick with it but you made it god damned near impossible to root for you.

Enjoy retirement.
Viper.BrutaTroN
Profile Blog Joined June 2014
United States18 Posts
July 21 2014 16:03 GMT
#159
I felt like this was incomplete, but at the same time it seems like Naniwa is socially dis-attached from the world and has his own demons to battle.
The bad boys of StarCraft are back!
Jornada
Profile Joined February 2012
United States223 Posts
July 21 2014 19:50 GMT
#160
The Passion for this game never really goes away.... The Desire to play does.... I hope this truly isnt the end for you Naniwa and maybe one day your desire will regain its flame.

I enjoyed watching you play because you were you. and i respect that your were real.

Entaro Naniwa
www.twitch.tv/jornada28 Master Protoss. Follow me on Twitter for SC2 Updates https://twitter.com/#!/elelvlent
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