NaNi vs NesTea (SPOILERS) - Page 25

On December 13 2011 22:55 zidaneshead wrote:


Perhaps you can describe to me what other core purpose the SC2 scene is supposed to serve.

On December 13 2011 21:42 Lovedoll wrote:
Here's how I feel about the whole thing.

Naniwa was being a sore loser. Don't get me wrong, I understand the reasons why Naniwa did what he did. After losing three straight games he must be drained mentally as well as physically. He's already out of the tournament, so why bother taking what's basically an impromptu showmatch seriously? Naniwa sending out all his probes was his way of saying 'I really don't care'.

On the flip side of that, I really don't care if you're having a bad day, Naniwa. I was really looking forwards to the Nestea vs Naniwa grudge match after Naniwa had some choice words for him at MLG. But rather than engage in a rival competition, he'd rather throw the game.

In the long run of things, I don't really care which way the match would've gone. Naniwa sending out his probes was well worth the laugh. But in terms of handling things like a professional gamer, that was the most immature, jerk move he could have pulled.

On December 13 2011 22:58 TheEconomist wrote:
To be purposefully honest, this is professional behavior. There is no more money to to be had, so why waste everyone's time?
yes, it woulda been cool to see a Naniwa and Nestea rematch, but this way
1) This is Naniwa. He hasn't tried to be anyone else.
2) The rematch has even more spice. (Think objectively, it really does. A best of one wouldn't have settled matters anyways)
3) It isnt unheard of that people who don't need to play the game don't actually play it.
4) I wouldn't be surprized if Naniwa left the studio afterwards to go practice.
5) Its a really cool story, and there is an epic gif out of it already ^^.

On December 13 2011 23:01 Jibba wrote:

Have you ever played an organized sport? They were simply not playing for nothing. The season doesn't end when you're eliminated from the playoffs. Like someone else said, it's a pride match.

On December 13 2011 22:59 Xalorian wrote:
Seriously, I don't care about BM, since it does add to the scene...

But it's not BM, it's simply unprofessional. Throwing games should NEVER be allowed.

Stop acting like players are the boss of the scene, and that they can do anything they want. The only reasons that they are paid to play this game is because peoples want to watch them, because peoples want to cast them, and because peoples want to organised event.

It's a shame for eSports.

On December 13 2011 23:02 zeru wrote:

bo1 pride match in starcraft? really? i could understand if it was a bo3 or more.

@QuanticNaNi johan lucchesi
apparently people got upset when i probe rushed nestea, the game was pointless and it couldnt change anything in the tournament.

@QuanticNaNi johan lucchesi
i can understand if fans got upset but neither of us had anything on stake and wouldnt play our best. i am sry if people expected more tho

On December 13 2011 23:02 zedi wrote:


IdrA has common sense and doesn't pull off bullshit like this.

On December 13 2011 23:03 zeru wrote:

If you had read the thread you would know idra has done worse things ^^

On December 13 2011 23:01 -_- wrote:
I'm a strange guy, and this makes me respect Naniwa more.

If I was in Naniwa's position, I would've played a game which appeared plausibly competitive without putting in any real effort. I might think about probe rushing, but I would imagine the backlash that would come and lose my nerve.

What is the benefit of someone hiding the fact that he's not trying? Would you rather Naniwa do a listless eight gateway rush? Certainly I wish Naniwa would've soldiered on and played his hardest, but I understand that a player is sometimes mentally unable to do that, and would rather he be upfront about it rather than disguise his intentions.