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MLG interviews Dallas Champion NaNiwa - Page 3

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Turgid
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1623 Posts
April 14 2011 00:27 GMT
#41
I've liked Naniwa for a while but what really sold me on him was his comment during the discussions over whether NASL should accept Koreans.

let them come, no point if not the absolute best is there ))


Heart of a champion.
(╬ ಠ益ಠ)
oopsyoucantmove
Profile Joined February 2011
United States39 Posts
April 14 2011 00:41 GMT
#42
go idra
Shadowcloak
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands194 Posts
April 14 2011 00:50 GMT
#43
........o god plzz dont fail now nani stay at dignitas for at least more then 1 year and this guy might be a real badass. Or he will just disapoint again like in wc3.....
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ SUPP SON
Defeat
Profile Joined March 2010
United States476 Posts
April 14 2011 01:07 GMT
#44
I don't know if it's just me but that interview doesn't sound like Naniwa. Maybe it's because it was a few days after the tourney and had more time.

I like his current attitude and drive to be the best. Here's to him making Code S in the near future.
"the metagame has really evolved to the point where the best chance to win the metagame is to game the metagame" -Bags
Char711
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States862 Posts
April 14 2011 01:09 GMT
#45
On April 14 2011 05:04 Bear4188 wrote:
Nice interview. I'm more and more impressed with Naniwa lately, obviously his play is amazing but it also seems like he's turned over a new leaf emotionally and mentally which I think will allow him to focus on becoming and even better gamer. Look forward to seeing him compete.

I certainly hope it stays turned. I vividly see Naniwa in his forum troll form whenever he's involved in anything. I would love to see him continue his journey to the -- for lack of a better term -- Light Side.
"If you can chill, chill." -Liquid`Tyler "Special tactics." -White-Ra
InFusion
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden39 Posts
April 14 2011 01:56 GMT
#46
Great interview I must say!

And to Naniwa himself: stay clear of the dark side and you will most likely show more great results! Keep up the good work!
ZasZ.
Profile Joined May 2010
United States2911 Posts
April 14 2011 04:17 GMT
#47
Anyone else think this great interview might be a little tarnished now because of his DQ in the NASL tomorrow? A little bit of the old side of NaNi...
GP
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1056 Posts
April 14 2011 05:00 GMT
#48
To sum up the interview:

Naniwa wrote:
To be honest,


Great interview!
Duoma
Profile Joined March 2011
United States396 Posts
April 14 2011 05:05 GMT
#49
Great interview. Seems like he's really maturing. It's a nice cinderella story
"I have stared a horse in the eyes.... there is only black... only darkness..."
Slasher
Profile Joined September 2007
United States1095 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 05:27:21
April 14 2011 05:27 GMT
#50
On April 14 2011 06:58 Zlasher wrote:
Nice interview Slasher. The guy really tries his hardest to show he deserves to be up there. Hope he starts getting more invites to big tournaments, he's really a top Euro player, top in the world as well.

Just wanted to note that overall this is not my interview, only a few select questions.
Rubber
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States150 Posts
April 14 2011 05:49 GMT
#51
Haha wow, I've read all bazillion chapters of Hajime no Ippo and I never made the connection with Naniwa's player ID.
"DONT TOUCH ME WITH THAT @#$%ING PROBE." User was probed for this post.
Chicane
Profile Joined November 2010
United States7875 Posts
April 14 2011 05:53 GMT
#52
On April 14 2011 05:04 Bear4188 wrote:
Nice interview. I'm more and more impressed with Naniwa lately, obviously his play is amazing but it also seems like he's turned over a new leaf emotionally and mentally which I think will allow him to focus on becoming and even better gamer. Look forward to seeing him compete.


I really hope this is the case... as it does seem to be, but at the same time it's not hard to sound good in a single interview. I am not doubting him, but I am just approaching it cautiously. Good interview!
Icx
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Belgium853 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 06:03:18
April 14 2011 06:00 GMT
#53
Great interview,

And I must say I almost hated this guy, he was immature, constantly BM, he did the most silly 1 base builds every single game, etc. (I am talking here about beta/early release)

I mean this wasn't some random idra bm that got made fun of afterwards, this guy was actually seriously BM.

But now I actually start to kinda like the guy, especially after seeing this interview.
I knew for quite a while now that he has become a really good player, and I think a lot of people expected him to do well at MLG, and he proved that he is good by not only doing well but winning the thing.

But I always had this sort of thing in my head, where I got reminded of his past, but it seems like he is putting in some serious effort to work on that, and it seems like his mentality has gotten a lot better.

And one thing that is shining trough in most of his interviews is that he really has a ton of motivation and "drive" to go where he wants to, and that is something to admire.

It basicly seems like he managed to put all that "rage" and/or frustration into practicing more and motivating himself instead of just going around bm'ing.

I just hope he keeps going this way, not only in terms of performance but in terms of his atttitude, and I hope people can leave his past behind them in the future.

Altough he has done quite a few misteps, it shouldn't haunt him for the rest of his sc2 career imo.

And the last thing:
I really hope he gets the chance to go to korea, not only for himself, but also for us, since tbh I am really curious how well he would manage to do there.
WhiteDog
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
France8650 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 06:46:41
April 14 2011 06:45 GMT
#54
On April 14 2011 06:49 tdt wrote:
IdrA needs to learn this:
"A single negative thought is what gets you hit in the face." - Ray Mancini.

All pro athletes are drilled by psychologists these days to have none and that's all IdrA has.


Nani is obviously more successful with new attitude and sportsmanship.

Every damn post you make is about IdrA. You are reading a Naniwa interview and have the balls to give a tips for IdrA to manage his temper... please let him be.

I became fan listening to naniwa during his interview at dreamhack, he seems humble and his skill is top notch right now.
"every time WhiteDog overuses the word "seriously" in a comment I can make an observation on his fragile emotional state." MoltkeWarding
DailYLeet
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany827 Posts
April 14 2011 08:01 GMT
#55
look forward to see him taking place at MC´s PLACE!
I want a showmatch!
"King Goody spoke - you have to treat his words like gold , he is the wisest man , who ever crossed the EU server" - Cloud
Space Invader
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia291 Posts
April 14 2011 08:40 GMT
#56
you probably didn't have to put 'naniwa' in the title thread, makes it impossible to view tl.net without getting spoiled. oh well
I may be of thome athithtanthe if there ith a thudden crithith!
CryMeAReaper
Profile Joined November 2010
Denmark1135 Posts
April 14 2011 08:45 GMT
#57
On April 14 2011 17:40 Space Invader wrote:
you probably didn't have to put 'naniwa' in the title thread, makes it impossible to view tl.net without getting spoiled. oh well


u cant expect the biggest sc2 site in the world to keep stuff spoiler-free even tho its been done for a long time. mbe the next couple of days etc so ppl can watch vods, but not this long lol
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ItsMeDomLee
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada2732 Posts
April 14 2011 08:53 GMT
#58
I've actually read Hajime No Ippo. I don't recall anyone (at least any of the main characters) called Naniwa
Butterz
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
688 Posts
April 14 2011 09:01 GMT
#59
Good Luck Naniwa!
marmz
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada11 Posts
April 14 2011 09:40 GMT
#60
i have 1 question for naniwa ... Do you plan to expo once a day?
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