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[17]Purple
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom3489 Posts
May 16 2012 17:33 GMT
#101
On May 17 2012 02:32 Sargonian wrote:
funny how everyone has been talking about late game PvT overpower and Naniwa just like, nope, orbitals, gg.

There is a difference between late game and super late game.
"Turn Disadvantages into Disadvantages" and "Collect Telephones". The secrets of Chinese success.
dragonborn
Profile Joined January 2012
4781 Posts
May 16 2012 17:37 GMT
#102
stephano deserves more respect.

thanks for the interview wax!
zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-05-17 17:03:52
May 16 2012 17:37 GMT
#103
Very good interview.

"but clearly I play this game not for the money, I think I’ve told everyone that several times. I only play to prove that I am the best, or whatever. So of course, if people say that someone is the best foreigner, then I want to prove them wrong. Unless it’s me, obviously. I hope eventually I will play Stephano, and ThorZaIN, and so on, and we can all decide once and for all."

So awesome...... always challenging everyone with a twinkle in his eye
Damn... Naniwa is such a unique person in every way, wow, I LOVE HIM :')))!!!! There's no player like him and I guess there never will be.

Additional thoughts:
In the end of the day, when all smoke clears our, there is only truth, and I think thats how he lives. He can admit if he's shit, admit protoss is imba on some map, criticize himself in every regard if he knows so, or give credit to anyone where credit is due (regardless what he thinks of the PERSON). I respect that more than anything.

---
Btw, by thanking Swedish fans does not imply saying "fu" to anyone not Swedish... keep that in mind. Do not assume what is not said .
I know he deeply appreciates all true fans, not caring where you live, who you are, or what language you speak.
On May 17 2012 22:27 Naniwa wrote:
i didnt mean to only thank my swedish fans, i meant in perticular since there was so many of them there at the GSL studio ! i appriciate all my fans



<3 Naniwa <3
(:
Solo Terran
Profile Joined November 2011
367 Posts
May 16 2012 17:41 GMT
#104
I'm going to have to start making Planetaries everywhere :D.

Good read I hope he does well next season.
fr4nk1sh
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden59 Posts
May 16 2012 17:43 GMT
#105
Thanks great read ! gogo Nani
paddyz
Profile Joined May 2011
Ireland628 Posts
May 16 2012 17:44 GMT
#106
Love naniwas interviews, such an honest guy and I find I agree with him 95% of the time too.
Orval
Profile Joined February 2012
Norway236 Posts
May 16 2012 17:47 GMT
#107
Incredibly good interview, felt really personal and honest. Good job.
InDaHouse
Profile Joined May 2008
Sweden956 Posts
May 16 2012 17:53 GMT
#108
Great interview! Thanks
Stork protoss legend
dnld12
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States324 Posts
May 16 2012 17:55 GMT
#109
Naniwa is growing up to be a real baller :D
When life gives you Stalkers, Get blink.
MrCon
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
France29748 Posts
May 16 2012 18:07 GMT
#110
I lost all my respect for Naniwa knowing he's a socks burglar !

Just kidding, sick interview, gogo Nani <3

PS : Nani, stop thinking all your fans are swedes
Kerence
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden1817 Posts
May 16 2012 18:11 GMT
#111
Thanks for the interview!
I am here in the shadows.
d00p
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
711 Posts
May 16 2012 18:12 GMT
#112
Take home message:

- All other foreingers are basically trash, especially Stephano who is "an average zerg"
- Nani is better than MVP, who is a lucky guy
- Contrary to popular belief, TvP lategame is in fact easier for terran

He is such a brilliant troll. I love it.

Good player too.
oneill12
Profile Joined February 2012
Romania1222 Posts
May 16 2012 18:12 GMT
#113
Nice interview!
Alpino
Profile Joined June 2011
Brazil4390 Posts
May 16 2012 18:16 GMT
#114
On May 17 2012 03:07 MrCon wrote:
I lost all my respect for Naniwa knowing he's a socks burglar !

Just kidding, sick interview, gogo Nani <3

PS : Nani, stop thinking all your fans are swedes


My swedish citizenship is going well, I WILL BE RECOGNIZED.
20/11/2015 - never forget EE's Ember
RinconH
Profile Joined April 2010
United States512 Posts
May 16 2012 18:16 GMT
#115
Awesome interview.

Surprised to see not a lot of respect for MVP's skills... I guess his injuries have slowed him alot.
aznball123
Profile Joined February 2012
2759 Posts
May 16 2012 18:21 GMT
#116
Pretty good, he sounded really realistic. GL next season!
Mmm, what to watch.
michielbrands
Profile Joined June 2011
Netherlands1146 Posts
May 16 2012 18:24 GMT
#117
Damn Naniwa keeps me amazed This dude is gold :D Very nice and insightfull interview
- me (L) competitive gaming -
teamhozac
Profile Joined April 2012
404 Posts
May 16 2012 18:25 GMT
#118
What a whiner, not giving MVP ANY credit for his wins, this guy is the epitome of pathetic
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
May 16 2012 18:27 GMT
#119
you just don't steal another man's socks and then wear them Socks are like underwear, personal and for 1 person only

Good read though.
decerto
Profile Joined November 2011
244 Posts
May 16 2012 18:28 GMT
#120
So much insight in this interview, he basically just explained why the koreans are better.

"Basically, I placed well and beat good enough players to claim that I am pretty good. And if I don’t have confidence in myself, then no one else will either, so I have to at least, even if I do suck – which I hope I don’t – I have to believe that I’m good at least."
is an amazing quote
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