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Naniwa
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Sweden477 Posts
April 13 2011 12:38 GMT
#141
Too much speculations going on in this thread .
Progamer
ELA
Profile Joined April 2010
Denmark4608 Posts
April 13 2011 12:45 GMT
#142
Yeah, can't really confirm that TLO even said that guys.. It might as well just be that TLO and the three others do really well together and they found an appartment for 4 persons and they would like to live together..

Morrow could do the same and say: "Im not apart of it, even though I live in sweden already, TLO must not like me"


OR - You just have a case of four friends who want to live together and train together because they have a really good chemistry..

Haven't you ever done something with a couple of your friends because you felt like doing it, even though you have 20 friends in total? Because you only chose to watch a movie or whatever with 2 out of your 20 friends, dosn't mean that you hate the other 18 and don't want anything to do with them..
The first link of chain forged, the first speech censured, the first thought forbidden, the first freedom denied, chains us all irrevocably.
TheBanana
Profile Joined December 2010
Norway2183 Posts
April 13 2011 12:51 GMT
#143
On April 13 2011 21:38 Naniwa wrote:
Too much speculations going on in this thread .



That's what we do, stirring up drama is our #1 hobby.
If you're not getting better faster than everybody else, you're getting worse.
GreEny K
Profile Joined February 2008
Germany7312 Posts
April 13 2011 12:52 GMT
#144
Wish him luck in his upcoming tournaments, I'll be seeing him at Columbus!
Why would you ever choose failure, when success is an option.
Euronyme
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden3804 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-13 13:00:18
April 13 2011 12:59 GMT
#145
On April 13 2011 21:45 ELA wrote:
Yeah, can't really confirm that TLO even said that guys.. It might as well just be that TLO and the three others do really well together and they found an appartment for 4 persons and they would like to live together..

Morrow could do the same and say: "Im not apart of it, even though I live in sweden already, TLO must not like me"


OR - You just have a case of four friends who want to live together and train together because they have a really good chemistry..

Haven't you ever done something with a couple of your friends because you felt like doing it, even though you have 20 friends in total? Because you only chose to watch a movie or whatever with 2 out of your 20 friends, dosn't mean that you hate the other 18 and don't want anything to do with them..


Yeah I think the problem is that many of us start to think of progamers just as progamers, and not as much as people.

On April 13 2011 21:38 Naniwa wrote:
Too much speculations going on in this thread .


Yeah, as always
Go kick some ass for us in Korea man. Foreigner GSL champion fighting!
I bet i can maı̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨ke you wipe your screen.
MrCon
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
France29748 Posts
April 13 2011 13:00 GMT
#146
Naniwa in Korea dot it ! :D
One of the few players that could dominate there, he's a foreign MC.
Euronyme
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden3804 Posts
April 13 2011 13:56 GMT
#147
On April 13 2011 22:00 MrCon wrote:
Naniwa in Korea dot it ! :D
One of the few players that could dominate there, he's a foreign MC.


It's like Luke Skywalker against Darth Vader man
I bet i can maı̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨ke you wipe your screen.
eight.BiT
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States240 Posts
April 13 2011 14:25 GMT
#148
On April 13 2011 21:38 Naniwa wrote:
Too much speculations going on in this thread .

Nani keep it up bro! See you soon in Korea.
InFusion
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden39 Posts
April 13 2011 15:18 GMT
#149
I want to start with saying that my impression of Naniwa has not been the best previously. MLG did not really change that impression, except for me realizing that he is indeed a really fine player.

But after this and other interviews of him, I am more than ready to give him a second chance.
(Oh, and by the way, I did hear the original interview in Swedish, but the translation is also pretty accurate. Though the first question is more like: "have you seen all the games", not "any".)

Somebody wrote something about "Adults know that actions have consequences" and I think Naniwa has realized just this. I mean, from what I've read he has had a somewhat "troubled past" and my impression of the TLO/player house thing is that he can understand that it still affects his reputation, but also regrets past mistakes. Sure, calling out TLO might not have been the most tactful thing to do in an interview, but he also said that it was just what he had heard.

Seems like he is lately trying to improve not only his playing skills, but also his behaviour and trying to be a better person. If he keeps doing that, then he is indeed worthy of respect. Personally, I hope and believe that he will. I might be wrong, but I hope not...
s4life
Profile Joined March 2007
Peru1519 Posts
April 13 2011 15:25 GMT
#150
perhaps Idra is bad PR too? Let's ask Incontrol about that...
Parnass
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany145 Posts
April 14 2011 22:01 GMT
#151
On April 13 2011 14:34 Nifel wrote:
In SC2, skill comes first and foremost imoho. Of course personality and other traits is helpful too. Both in terms of getting fans and promoting eSports. But in the end, I wouldn't respect MC the way I do if it wasn't for that he had the skills to back up his claims and behavior. He's the best so it's okay for him to be honest about it.

Eh, anyway..can't really force them to live together with the guy. Gotta be some other reasons than just bad PR though.


the difference is: MC is actually a reeeeaaaally cool dude, if you have heard him drunk blabbering on i think jinros stream. or if you have seen his rap and dance from his bw days. he acts tough in public, but he is a stable person.

and believe me, in such a competitive environment as a teamhouse, you dont want to have someone that might POSSIBLY cause problems. it can throw everyone off their game if they have to deal with stupid crap.

i totally respect tlos decision, i would have done the same.

P.S.: I thought the interview was really nice and i dont fault naniwa for stating, politely, that he doesnt know why he wasnt invited, but that he understands the decision.

And regarding something that was also said in the thread: there is only room for so many "nice guys" and goofballs in a sport. TLO took that spot. other players will have to find their own niches to market themselves (look at idra, mc). Naniwa will find his place, but that he has to deal with his sometimes erratic personality is neither unfair nor stupid. esports is not only skill, but also marketability. its a mix between entertainment and competition and both parts have to be present in a player for him to make it big
lundell100
Profile Joined July 2010
Sweden232 Posts
April 16 2011 16:08 GMT
#152
Haven't you heard the phrase "Any PR is good PR"?
Justanx
Profile Joined November 2010
United States240 Posts
April 16 2011 16:15 GMT
#153
He is at it again, look at NASL drama, this what hurt him in IEM league
Ding Dong Usama is dead
WhiteraCares
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden339 Posts
April 16 2011 16:59 GMT
#154
On April 13 2011 07:18 sob3k wrote:
Sjow/Morrow/Jinro/Naniwa would be a pretty badass house


Yes! Pretty sweet mix of races aswell, they would undoubtedly emerge as better players if that would ever become a reality.
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