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http://rakaka.se/?newsID=16549
Swedish interview between Rakaka and Naniwa at the DH invitational.
Interviewer: We're standing here with Naniwa who isn't part of this tournament, how long have you been here for?
Naniwa: Since this morning.
I: Have you seen any games?
N: Yeah.
I: Which mach was most interesting?
N: Uhm, Whitera against Sjow was pretty interesting.
I: How does it feel to not be playing now when you're still so hot. (26-2 in MLG last week if you missed it)
N: Yeah I would really like to play, I think I'd be able to perform better than some but.. Shit happens I guess.
I: There are no Swedes in the finals but we have MC vs Whitera, 2 protoss, who's the strongest? Is it easily MC?
N: Yes. If Whitera doesn't mindgame MC, MC will win.
I: There's been a lot of talk about this, we've talked to both HuK and Idra, Jinro, MC himself, Protoss - is the race overpowered?
N: Well the thing is, MC wins everything but that's just 1 player, Whitera hasn't won any big tournament ever as far as I know but both are obviously big names. HuK got knocked out in round 1 so I don't think it's fair to say it's imbalanced.
I: Nah, Idra was complaining that force fields make the game so simple for Protoss because they can split armies and block armies..
N: Uhm, I don't think anyone can say that yet, the game is still very new, even if that's easy to forget. At least when I play I feel like there's a lot I could improve and I just think it's unfair to complain about imbalances all the time..
I: Yeah there are a lot of people saying that it's a young game and it'll take a long time, how long do you think it'll take until a stable level is found where everyone can say they were playing under the same conditions?
N: Uhm, for example when I played WC3 it took about 5 years for some tactics to emerge so I don't think we should judge for another 2-3 years at least.
I: Yeah if we look at the future which events are you confirmed for?
N: I'm hoping DH summer, uhm, in two days I'm going to gadgetshow in England, then CPH games, then MLG Colombus, then I guess it's the finals of MLG. So I guess that's what I'm certain of so far.
I: You're playing in Rakakas tournament for a spot in Korea, is Korea a possible home for you in the future, would you like to play in the GSL or would you rather move around in the West?
N: Nah my goal is to be the best and I think Korea is the best way to become the best so to speak. If I can get there and get a chance at code A or code S I'll take it.
I: You say Korea's best in the world, many people are saying the West is catching up, some players announced a gaminghouse today here in Stockholm, that was your teammates Bischu and Sjow if I remember correctly..
N: Yeah, Sjow, Bischu, TLO, someone else I think..
I: Why aren't you part of that?
N: TLO doesn't like me, apparently.. I don't know what to say about that..
I: Really? thats.. So TLO doesn't like you?
N: That's what I've heard at least. That's all I know, I think he said I was bad PR, I understand him but...
I: Uhm, are there any other plans for something similiar for you and some others?
N: There aren't that many others in Sweden, I mean it's Sjow, Morrow, right Morrow too, that's the Swedish elite.. Except for Jinro and Haypro so... There isn't that much I can do.
I: Right so it's almost starting in there, (finals) any closing words for the fans?
N: Yeah.. Thanks to everyone that's supporting me, even if you aren't that many I really appreciate it all.
I: Thanks for the interview.
*This is obviously translated, some mistakes might be in there but I couldn't find any now at least.
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Sjow/Morrow/Jinro/Naniwa would be a pretty badass house
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Cool interview... but what's up with TLO not liking Naniwa.. did Naniwa do something to upset him or give himself a bad reputation?
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Stick to them guns TLO. Naniwa is playing very well right now, but that does not make him a good roommate.
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A Swedish gaming house would be sick. So much talent over there, just behind Korea in that respect.
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N: TLO doesn't like me, apparently.. I don't know what to say about that..
I: Really? thats.. So TLO doesn't like you?
N: That's what I've heard at least. That's all I know, I think he said I was bad PR, I understand him but..
bad PR ? the guy went 26-2 at mlg.. unless he´s screaming obscenities at children during tournaments i don´t see what TLO is getting at
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Naniwa have had a pretty dark past. But in the last couple of months he's actually gotten himself together. Would be weird if TLO haven't noticed this. I think there's also something else.
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On April 13 2011 07:19 Morphs wrote:
Cool interview... but what's up with TLO not liking Naniwa.. did Naniwa do something to upset him or give himself a bad reputation?
Do you know much about naniwa's past? I am sure there is some info around.
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Naniwa
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Aw he sounds so sad in the last answer. :lol
I'll support you Naniwa. At least as long as you stay as clean as you have since joining dignitas. ^_^
edit: Naniwa is pretty bm, has a short fuse, showed unprofessional demeanor before and developed a reputation as a clanhopper. BUT he has cleaned up his act recently, and has performed very well. Second chance etc. etc. so I'll support him.
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On April 13 2011 07:19 Morphs wrote:
Cool interview... but what's up with TLO not liking Naniwa.. did Naniwa do something to upset him or give himself a bad reputation?
Naniwa's early SC2 career is full of BM. His WC3 career was even worse but more of the same: anger management problems, issues with commitment and following the rules, etc. He got kicked out of both ESL and IEM because of too many penalty points.
He's different now but it was a very recent change in attitude. It'll be years before that part of his past can be forgiven and forgotten.
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Naniwa screwed up so much in the past, I don't know if I'd want him in my team house either :/
I mean he moved to Germany to play EPS and then managed to get himself thrown out halfway through the season, that's not exactly professional.
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On April 13 2011 07:21 lool75 wrote:Show nested quote +N: TLO doesn't like me, apparently.. I don't know what to say about that..
I: Really? thats.. So TLO doesn't like you?
N: That's what I've heard at least. That's all I know, I think he said I was bad PR, I understand him but.. bad PR ? the guy went 26-2 at mlg.. unless he´s screaming obscenities at children during tournaments i don´t see what TLO is getting at
It's probably about the reputation of bm he got himself over the years... It's slowly fading but this doesn't go away in a few days or 1 tournament win, it takes time, and each and every anger burst you have reminds people of what used to be.
He showed for quite some time now that he's changed, so it should go away by itself, maybe in a few months
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On April 13 2011 07:19 Morphs wrote:
Cool interview... but what's up with TLO not liking Naniwa.. did Naniwa do something to upset him or give himself a bad reputation?
ohm, who likes Naniwa?
Beside gaming skill there s not much to like about him, if you follow the scene. Skill is enough to win tourneys and some fans, but not enough to earn trust and respect imo
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If TLO is scared Naniwa will be a bad housemate then i understand. But bad PR is a slightly weird reason. It's not like if Naniwa does something bm/stupid it will reflect badly on the people in the gaming house instead of his team Dignitas.
Might be a mistranslation though. Would be helpful if someone can clarify. It's a waste that Naniwa is not in the house skill wise imo.
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If TLO thinks that Naniwa is bad PR, then that might be referring to Naniwa's older days, when he had a bad reputation and was known as kind of a douche...
That being said, I do believe he's turned over a new leaf, and he's sure been playing incredibly well! 
Thanks for the translation!
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nani and lalush should make their own gaminghouse
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I'm starting to like Naniwa, his BM felt like a frustrated kid full of rage, it's not a guy that thinks he is the best and doesn't agree with the outcome (like IdrA). In this interview he seems very mature and maybe humble ?
I hope he does well in the upcoming tournament and I will be cheering for him even thought he is protoss
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I don't know much about Naniwa other than him being extremely good. Why wouldn't TLO like him?
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