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Naniwa and Team Dignitas Part Ways - Page 16

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Dac
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada538 Posts
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#301
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?
For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

And he gets access to MC and HerO if he joins~

I imagine Nazgul looks for strong players with good personality. And Naniwa is just to volitile in terms of personality.

As mentioned before i felt that naniwa fit in in Dignitas, its too bad really.
ZAiNs
Profile Joined July 2010
United Kingdom6525 Posts
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#302
I'd love to see Naniwa and SaSe on the same team!
Clazziquai10
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Singapore1949 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-20 15:58:18
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#303
I bet dignitas will soon be like "hah naniwa, we don't care if u leave us, cos there is this other protoss who is probably as good as you but doesnt have a team, and we are gonna sign him. you might have heard of him by the way, his name is SaSe". XDXD
Eufouria
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United Kingdom4425 Posts
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#304
The more I think about it, the more I can see Naniwa going to live in a Korean pro-gaming house. This means either a Korean team, or a team with a partnership with a Korean team so he can have a stable practice environment.

However he isn't going to want to undersell himself, which is why I think he turned down FXO. To me this leaves Liquid, EG or Complexity. Now I'm not sure Liquid or EG would want him, EG because they have Huk and Liquid because they possibly can't afford him, and he does have a bit of a reputation, even if that's a bit of an outdated reputation and partly caused by the language and culture difference (Naniwa always seems to get along well with Swedes). To me this leaves Complexity.

And to further reinforce my view that this is where he's going, he is currently living in the MvP house. *Puts down pipe*
PlaGuE_R
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
France1151 Posts
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#305
On September 21 2011 00:54 GrungyMunchy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?

For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

Liquid usually is very strict in signing players regarding their personality and value to the community. Though Naniwa is undoubtely a great player, I don't know if he fits Liquid profile.


troll?? have you ever heard Nani speak? ever? he has like the most awesome personality, watch SotG episode 41, hes hilarious, look at the DH Valencia picture, he has a great sense of humour; look at Thorzain and naniwa TL attacks. nani would be an AWESOME addition to TL. hey, hey, Nazgul...MOAR SWEDES PLZ :D lol
TLO FIGHTING | me all in, he drone drone drone, me win - SK.MC | JINROLLED! | KraToss for the win
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
September 20 2011 15:56 GMT
#306
On September 21 2011 00:55 Blasphemi wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:54 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?

For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

Liquid usually is very strict in signing players regarding their personality and value to the community. Though Naniwa is undoubtely a great player, I don't know if he fits Liquid profile.


If Liquid couldn't afford to keep Huk why do you think they will be able to afford Naniwa?

Because I don't think Naniwa is parting ways with Dignitas because of the money.
howLiN
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Portugal1676 Posts
September 20 2011 15:57 GMT
#307
On September 21 2011 00:56 PlaGuE_R wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:54 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?

For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

Liquid usually is very strict in signing players regarding their personality and value to the community. Though Naniwa is undoubtely a great player, I don't know if he fits Liquid profile.


troll?? have you ever heard Nani speak? ever? he has like the most awesome personality, watch SotG episode 41, hes hilarious, look at the DH Valencia picture, he has a great sense of humour; look at Thorzain and naniwa TL attacks. nani would be an AWESOME addition to TL. hey, hey, Nazgul...MOAR SWEDES PLZ :D lol

Wtf stop dropping the "troll" argument every time someone says something you people don't agree with. Also read my edit to the post you quoted.
PlaGuE_R
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
France1151 Posts
September 20 2011 15:58 GMT
#308
On September 21 2011 00:56 Eufouria wrote:
The more I think about it, the more I can see Naniwa going to live in a Korean pro-gaming house. This means either a Korean team, or a team with a partnership with a Korean team so he can have a stable practice environment.

However he isn't going to want to undersell himself, which is why I think he turned down FXO. To me this leaves Liquid, EG or Complexity. Now I'm not sure Liquid or EG would want him, EG because they have Huk and Liquid because they possibly can't afford him, and he does have a bit of a reputation, even if that's a bit of an outdated reputation and partly caused by the language and culture difference (Naniwa always seems to get along well with Swedes). To me this leaves Complexity.

And to further reinforce my view that this is where he's going, he is currently living in the MvP house. *Puts down pipe*


look at Jinro, nicest guy in the world, he swears so much, remember the group ceremony? Naniwa is basically like Jinro in many ways, incredibly dedicated, funny, swedish(lol) so why wouldnt he fit in TL?
TLO FIGHTING | me all in, he drone drone drone, me win - SK.MC | JINROLLED! | KraToss for the win
Gamegene
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States8308 Posts
September 20 2011 15:58 GMT
#309
On September 21 2011 00:55 Blasphemi wrote:
If Liquid couldn't afford to keep Huk why do you think they will be able to afford Naniwa?


Liquid couldn't afford to match EG's offer.
Throw on your favorite jacket and you're good to roll. Stroll through the trees and let your miseries go.
chaPeL
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany33 Posts
September 20 2011 15:59 GMT
#310
after he fulfilled a contract for the 1st time, dignitas just don't want to take the risk to give him another. They did everything right.
MonDeW
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark369 Posts
September 20 2011 15:59 GMT
#311
I really didn't see this coming, i really think that Nani and Dignitas went so well together. Oh well.

I wish you the best of luck in the future Naniwa, as you are one of my favorite protosses <3
FairForever
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2392 Posts
September 20 2011 15:59 GMT
#312
On September 21 2011 00:56 PlaGuE_R wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:54 GrungyMunchy wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?

For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

Liquid usually is very strict in signing players regarding their personality and value to the community. Though Naniwa is undoubtely a great player, I don't know if he fits Liquid profile.


troll?? have you ever heard Nani speak? ever? he has like the most awesome personality, watch SotG episode 41, hes hilarious, look at the DH Valencia picture, he has a great sense of humour; look at Thorzain and naniwa TL attacks. nani would be an AWESOME addition to TL. hey, hey, Nazgul...MOAR SWEDES PLZ :D lol


Umm...

Not showing up to TSL Finals party after losing to Thorzain
Complaining about close map position at EU Blizzcon Qualifiers after losing to Ret (and going "hehe" when he scouts the close pos)

And those are the recent ones when he was part of Dignitas (not even the ones long before). Just because he's hilarious (just like Idra) doesn't mean he's BM and a bad fit for TL. Also if they were gonna shell out the money for Nani they would've just found a way to keep HuK, I'm pretty sure Naniwa is going to command a salary at a comparable level.
Ownos
Profile Joined July 2010
United States2147 Posts
September 20 2011 15:59 GMT
#313
This is your chance col! :O A coL pick up would be great then he'd automatically get to MVP house and then any necessary flight out to foreign events.

On September 21 2011 00:51 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:49 Tomcattomato wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:47 AntiGrav1ty wrote:
Why do people say a korean team is gonna pick him up? No korean team has nearly enough money. Stop saying that. He is not gonna play for food and shelter alone...


Judging by his interviews where he hammers on the fact that he would do anything to become the best SC2 player in the world, I could definitely see Naniwa doing just this.


I don't think he will. He is a very proud person and pretty well known in the scene. He is gonna play without a salary for food and shelter alone while other foreigners who are far less accomplished get payed and sponsored?


"If I'm not the best, then I have no reason to play" Paraphrased. He says that all the time in interviews.
...deeper and deeper into the bowels of El Diablo
CanucksJC
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada1241 Posts
September 20 2011 16:00 GMT
#314
If NaNiwa joins EG, I'm gonna be really really really REALLY mad. Hope he joins a Korean team instead.
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clayn
Profile Joined November 2010
Germany444 Posts
September 20 2011 16:00 GMT
#315
RedditNaniwa.
KayBee
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden156 Posts
September 20 2011 16:00 GMT
#316
Hmm, intresting indeed ...
#2GDStudio
KillAudio
Profile Joined October 2010
1364 Posts
September 20 2011 16:00 GMT
#317
EGNaniwa? funniest shit if it ever happens
From a scale of sheth to idra, how mad are you?
KingVietKong
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States170 Posts
September 20 2011 16:01 GMT
#318
On September 21 2011 00:56 Dac wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 21 2011 00:52 Gamegene wrote:
On September 21 2011 00:52 GrungyMunchy wrote:
I'd say Liquid`Naniwa though I can see Nazgul not wanting to sign him. Other than that I think it would be the best deal for him.


o.o

Why wouldn't he want to sign him?
For the most part, he's just really really really passionate about winning.

And he gets access to MC and HerO if he joins~

I imagine Nazgul looks for strong players with good personality. And Naniwa is just to volitile in terms of personality.

As mentioned before i felt that naniwa fit in in Dignitas, its too bad really.


I really don't think Nani is all that volatile as far as his public personality goes. Maybe he's nuts behind the scenes but that's impossible to say. I still don't think Liquid is looking to sign more players at the moment and that this whole conversation is kind of moot, but I don't think Nani's personality is particularly against Liquid's principles.
zeru
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
8156 Posts
September 20 2011 16:01 GMT
#319
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Dispersion
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Korea (South)504 Posts
September 20 2011 16:01 GMT
#320
That man is going to be part of IM soon.
Don't worry. Taht's just Halo
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