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MLG interviews Dallas Champion NaNiwa - Page 5

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Techno
Profile Joined June 2010
1900 Posts
April 14 2011 17:25 GMT
#81
One of my practise partners stole an opening from naniwa:
Quick second gate, 2 stalkers outta the gateway, 2 outta warpgate; pressure with 4 stalkers, 1 zealot, 1 sentry at around 6:00. Crushes my 2 rax pressure expand.

I'm happy he's looking to build consistency and maturity.
Hell, its awesome to LOSE to nukes!
War Horse
Profile Joined January 2011
United States247 Posts
April 14 2011 17:45 GMT
#82
On April 15 2011 02:04 dignitasNewmaN wrote:
I'm not getting into a war about this but you should really hear both sides of a story before you judge a situation or event. Also everything you read on the internet is not true.

So are you going to give that other side of the story or just talk about it like it only exists out in the mystical AEther?
Why appeal to God when you can appeal to Apaches?
falafelnr1
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden444 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 18:24:15
April 14 2011 18:22 GMT
#83
Another good interview with nani from dreamhack this weekend.
morx
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden12 Posts
April 14 2011 18:48 GMT
#84
I actually disliked naniwa alot because of his bm etc, but I recently found out that naniwa has had it quite rough which explains his anger, he got kicked out of school and also kicked out of his parents house. I also read somewere where he said that he took out his anger on his opponents, which he had kept inside due to all the problems in his real life.

It does'nt justify his behaviour but it does give you a different perspective.
dani`
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands2402 Posts
April 14 2011 18:54 GMT
#85
On April 15 2011 03:48 morx wrote:
I actually disliked naniwa alot because of his bm etc, but I recently found out that naniwa has had it quite rough which explains his anger, he got kicked out of school and also kicked out of his parents house. I also read somewere where he said that he took out his anger on his opponents, which he had kept inside due to all the problems in his real life.

It does'nt justify his behaviour but it does give you a different perspective.

And exactly why did he get kicked out of school? I am guessing it wasn't because he was only scoring A's... What I'm making out of what you told is he is simply an aggressive person which is getting him into a lot of trouble
zasda
Profile Joined March 2011
381 Posts
April 14 2011 19:02 GMT
#86
So silly. "i can't get over the bm that had nothing to do with me so i'll spew my hate in every naniwa topic yeah!!1"
Jayrod
Profile Joined August 2010
1820 Posts
April 14 2011 19:03 GMT
#87
On April 15 2011 00:24 eight.BiT wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 14 2011 23:46 cascades wrote:
While Protoss imbalance is debatable, Protoss is definitely not weak. Naniwa really has zero ground to whine about imbalance right now, so I would wait before people declare he has changed.

How did you get him whining about anything in that interview? The only whining I've read so far are in this thread by people who are butthurt about how he used to act 5 years ago in a game they probably never played.


Show nested quote +
On April 14 2011 20:17 kalleralle wrote:
I'm Swedish and I would love for naniwa to do well but totally reforming your opinion of a guy based on one mediocre interview and a 26-2 score like a lot of you have is a bit hasty given his incredible BM history. Would be interesting to hear his background etc. people don't just act out like he has for no reason at all, there must be some reason(s).

I'm sure a quick 5 minute search would lead you to those reasons, pal. I'm not going to keep brining up his personal business but I assure you it's all over this site.

I'm actually a naniwa fan, but your facts are incorrect at least about it being so long ago

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=200338

Fairly BM for no reason regarding Tyler's victory over Jinro at the PAX East tournament. Like I said, I like the guy... I like how well thought out his games are... I like his multi-faceted play and mixtures of standard and cheese and his unparalleled ability to recover from failed cheese into a normal game. I've been a naniwa fan ever since I saw a NA player named Boyardee beat the hell out of minigun and bad manner him on stream. Rumors floated around that it was a naniwa smurf account. Even if thats not him it was funny as hell when I watched it

Jyvblamo
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
Canada13788 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 19:18:54
April 14 2011 19:08 GMT
#88
Somewhat unrelated, but why haven't the MLG games been added to the TLPD SC2 international database? I would like to see Naniwa's ELO after his performance. ;P

Edit: If it's because you guys are super busy, that's totally fine, I really appreciate the work that goes into maintaining the TLPD.
Geo.Rion
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
7377 Posts
April 14 2011 20:24 GMT
#89
this is a nice interview, i m sure he won many fans
"Protoss is a joke" Liquid`Jinro Okt.1. 2011
Termit
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden3466 Posts
April 14 2011 20:30 GMT
#90
Naniwa fighting!!
( ̄。 ̄)~zzz ◕ ◡ ◕
Termit
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden3466 Posts
April 14 2011 20:36 GMT
#91
On April 15 2011 03:54 dani` wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 15 2011 03:48 morx wrote:
I actually disliked naniwa alot because of his bm etc, but I recently found out that naniwa has had it quite rough which explains his anger, he got kicked out of school and also kicked out of his parents house. I also read somewere where he said that he took out his anger on his opponents, which he had kept inside due to all the problems in his real life.

It does'nt justify his behaviour but it does give you a different perspective.

And exactly why did he get kicked out of school? I am guessing it wasn't because he was only scoring A's... What I'm making out of what you told is he is simply an aggressive person which is getting him into a lot of trouble

There is many reasons you can be kicked out from your school, not just from fighting or being aggressive. I was kicked out from my school last year because I did not meet the requirements for attendance. It's possible something similar happend to Naniwa if he played much to become a progamer.
( ̄。 ̄)~zzz ◕ ◡ ◕
Enhasa
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada57 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-14 21:36:02
April 14 2011 21:35 GMT
#92
On April 14 2011 17:53 ItsMeDomLee wrote:
I've actually read Hajime No Ippo. I don't recall anyone (at least any of the main characters) called Naniwa

It's based on Sendou's nickname, the Naniwa Tiger.
bkrow
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Australia8532 Posts
April 14 2011 22:13 GMT
#93
Great interview. The more Nani gets out there and communicates with the fans, the more he will be able to create this new reputation
In The Rear With The Gear .. *giggle* /////////// cobra-LA-LA-LA-LA-LA!!!!
Nomad-
Profile Joined February 2011
119 Posts
April 14 2011 22:45 GMT
#94
Guys give him the benefit of the doubt when talking about his bm past. He looks like hes turned over a new leaf so just let him be.
Riotbot
Profile Joined October 2010
United States87 Posts
April 15 2011 00:00 GMT
#95
Glad to see him at least declaring an effort. I'll remain skeptical until I actually see those changes stick, though. His recent NASL stint didn't do a lot towards convincing me otherwise.
TaeJa | HerO | MarineKing | Rain | TLO | Bomber | DRG | MMA | BoxeR
Thrill
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
2599 Posts
April 15 2011 01:31 GMT
#96
Great interview.

Keep delivering Naniwa!
Trakz
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada178 Posts
April 15 2011 02:26 GMT
#97
Great interview on Naniwa.

Too bad he couldn't participate in the first week of NASL.
None shall take if undeserved
theinfamousone
Profile Joined February 2011
United States103 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-15 03:13:53
April 15 2011 03:07 GMT
#98
What a composed person (notice I didn't say "player"). I have to say he seems very clear headed and like he takes this game/win seriously but still understands his place. I wish him the best of luck. With a tournament showing like that, I'm eager to see how TSL goes for him and wonder if he will be able to throw down with the best of them (to quote Fenix in Brood War) in the grand daddy of them all - GSL.

You gotta wonder what they're putting in the swedish water that's turning out so many insanely good players.
Euronyme
Profile Joined August 2010
Sweden3804 Posts
April 15 2011 10:38 GMT
#99
On April 14 2011 05:08 On_Slaught wrote:
NaNiwa: The difference is that Idra just doesn’t give a ****, but I actually do. I do not let my anger go out intentionally to make a point or whine about imbalance for fun. Recently I have been a lot better at controlling it. I would like to be compared to no one. I want to create my own new reputation.

^^ That is a very interesting, and I think good, answer. He does seem to be trying to change his old attitude, and if the result is a MLG victory, then obviously it is something to keep up.

Also, I couldn't help but smile when I read the part where Naniwa wishes you could change your nickname more than twice. Stick to a team .


I think it might be because his nick on EU is just "nani", which isn't all the glorious. He'd probably want Dignitas`Naniwa, Naniwa, or something like that.
I bet i can maı̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̸̨̨̨̨̨̨ke you wipe your screen.
blae000
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway1640 Posts
April 15 2011 12:42 GMT
#100
He gives good interviews, not just "it's ok".. :D "I would like to be compared to no one" - good finish. ;D GL in the next one.
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