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Zalithian
Profile Joined June 2011
520 Posts
December 13 2011 14:08 GMT
#101
BLAME THE FORMAT GUYS NO OTHER TOURNAMENT OR SPORT HAS MEANINGLESS GAMES

OH WAIT THEY ALL DO LOL
KimJongChill
Profile Joined January 2011
United States6429 Posts
December 13 2011 14:08 GMT
#102
It might not seem polite, but I think it's interesting to have pro-gamers as openly emotional as Idra and Naniwa. It shows that they care about the game a lot, probably in different ways than most other players.
MMA: U realise MMA: Most of my army EgIdra: fuck off MMA: Killed my orbital MMA: LOL MMA: just saying MMA: u werent loss
imre
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
France9263 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 14:08:48
December 13 2011 14:08 GMT
#103
On December 13 2011 23:06 Sated wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 22:45 Reaper9 wrote:
As I mentioned in the other thread, Europeans and Americans to this very day still under-estimate countries whose culture does not revolve around theirs. This is going to get VERY bad flack from the Korean community. And they can say whatever they want about Naniwa, because at this point, he collectively insulted them. I hate repeating myself, but that's how it is.

Then perhaps the Koreans should understand that NaNiWa isn't Korean and thus has different standards to them. They should then hold him to his own standards instead of holding him to their own. Holding people outside your own culture to your culture's standards and then crucifying them for it is incredibly arrogant.


Not being able to show some understanding and respect after months is way worse.
Zest fanboy.
Derity
Profile Joined May 2009
Germany2952 Posts
December 13 2011 14:09 GMT
#104
its only GOMs fault. they had other formats going, where they canceled matches, when they weren't needed.
or just take a bo5, you don't play all matches only to get from a 3:0 to a different result.

find a format, where you only have meaningful matches. thats the reason why in most leagues the last matches are all played at the same time.
ETisME
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
12729 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 14:16:26
December 13 2011 14:09 GMT
#105
"Greg Fields is an angel compared to Naniwa"
hahahaha, am I the only one find this extremely funny?

@topic,
yea, it was pathetic, considering how many fans were excited about this game, how many players want to be at his shoes, playing in Korea against the top players.

On December 13 2011 23:06 Sated wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 22:45 Reaper9 wrote:
As I mentioned in the other thread, Europeans and Americans to this very day still under-estimate countries whose culture does not revolve around theirs. This is going to get VERY bad flack from the Korean community. And they can say whatever they want about Naniwa, because at this point, he collectively insulted them. I hate repeating myself, but that's how it is.

Then perhaps the Koreans should understand that NaNiWa isn't Korean and thus has different standards to them. They should then hold him to his own standards instead of holding him to their own. Holding people outside your own culture to your culture's standards and then crucifying them for it is incredibly arrogant.

when in rome, do as romans do?
Especially if you are going to do it in a broadcasted show
其疾如风,其徐如林,侵掠如火,不动如山,难知如阴,动如雷震。
Sated
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
England4983 Posts
December 13 2011 14:11 GMT
#106
--- Nuked ---
Dreamgzer
Profile Joined October 2011
United States17 Posts
December 13 2011 14:11 GMT
#107
The game had NOTHING at stake, it was "unprofessional" but it wasn't a career ending move like most make it to be. This tournament is being run quite badly, first off being best of ones the games are mostly a joke, and pointless games were played...I mean, even after the ro6 was decided, they still played games just for the hell of it...then they "Tied" it and had to play an extra 3 games? What the hell is that?What for? Doesn't gom tv pride itself in having a "No pointless games on stream" policy? Naniwa isn't an entertainer, he's in it to win it , not please "fans" . Everyone is taking things WAY over proportion.
o.O
Zalithian
Profile Joined June 2011
520 Posts
December 13 2011 14:11 GMT
#108
On December 13 2011 23:11 Sated wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 23:06 Itsmedudeman wrote:
On December 13 2011 23:06 Sated wrote:
On December 13 2011 22:45 Reaper9 wrote:
As I mentioned in the other thread, Europeans and Americans to this very day still under-estimate countries whose culture does not revolve around theirs. This is going to get VERY bad flack from the Korean community. And they can say whatever they want about Naniwa, because at this point, he collectively insulted them. I hate repeating myself, but that's how it is.

Then perhaps the Koreans should understand that NaNiWa isn't Korean and thus has different standards to them. They should then hold him to his own standards instead of holding him to their own. Holding people outside your own culture to your culture's standards and then crucifying them for it is incredibly arrogant.

Naniwa is a guest in their home. Not the other way around.

He's not a guest - he earned the right to be in that tournament. Besides, it's quite rude to force your own etiquette upon your guests.


Expecting people to be respectful is indeed VERY rude.
Gackt_
Profile Joined March 2010
335 Posts
December 13 2011 14:11 GMT
#109
Naniwa is 0-10 on GomTV and being in Code S. What he did in his game vs Nestea is just unacceptable, I agree with the koreans. It's unfair against the paying viewers and his fans and not to forget the whole production.

How can he be in Code S? Does he deserve it for saving up points on MLG and getting a poleposition spot and having ONE good day vs the koreans that have fought their way through the whole bracket all day long on MLG?

I dont think so at least.

Code A qualifiers is WAY harder than saving up points on MLG...the GSL/MLG system is quite unfair. The guy is 0-10 on GomTV how can he deserve a Code S spot? And after what he did today should be the nail in the coffin, I was actually looking forward to see NesTea vs Nani the whole freaking day.
Qibla
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia343 Posts
December 13 2011 14:12 GMT
#110
On December 13 2011 22:59 Naded wrote:
I hope he gets banned from GSL and MLG, as these are the only events I watch and he ruined both of them for me, by being so bm,


You must have been watching different GSL's and MLG's to everyone else, because they have been amazing. If something as small as this can ruin something so great for you, then I feel sorry for you. I hope that if/when you get a girlfriend, you don't dump her the first time you hear her fart, because she "ruined" it for you....
Are you calling moi a dipshit?
Ikuu
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom97 Posts
December 13 2011 14:12 GMT
#111
Skip MLG matches and nobody cares, do pretty much the same at GSL and everyone cries.
Xkalibert
Profile Joined March 2010
United States1404 Posts
December 13 2011 14:12 GMT
#112
Gom need Pro gamer agreement sign about rules and stuff before entering tournament so there is no grey area and miscommunication between foreigners player and Korea tournaments. last time it happen is Jinro incident picking for Huk and placing the placard on the board.
zul
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany5427 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 14:13:36
December 13 2011 14:12 GMT
#113
Naniwa responds on twitter: "apparently people got upset when i probe rushed nestea, the game was pointless and it couldnt change anything in the tournament."

people who bought the HD Pass just to see good games from him, will not approve of this behavior. It may also be difficult for his team to aquire sponsors for players, who refuse to do their Jobs. Why should I buy A Naniwa shirt? An amateur player is allowed to throw away games, a professional is not.
keep it deep! @zulison
masterbreti
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Korea (South)2711 Posts
December 13 2011 14:13 GMT
#114
On December 13 2011 23:11 Sated wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 13 2011 23:06 Itsmedudeman wrote:
On December 13 2011 23:06 Sated wrote:
On December 13 2011 22:45 Reaper9 wrote:
As I mentioned in the other thread, Europeans and Americans to this very day still under-estimate countries whose culture does not revolve around theirs. This is going to get VERY bad flack from the Korean community. And they can say whatever they want about Naniwa, because at this point, he collectively insulted them. I hate repeating myself, but that's how it is.

Then perhaps the Koreans should understand that NaNiWa isn't Korean and thus has different standards to them. They should then hold him to his own standards instead of holding him to their own. Holding people outside your own culture to your culture's standards and then crucifying them for it is incredibly arrogant.

Naniwa is a guest in their home. Not the other way around.

He's not a guest - he earned the right to be in that tournament. Besides, it's quite rude to force your own etiquette upon your guests.


Thats the thing. He has no etiquette
Gevna
Profile Joined August 2010
France2332 Posts
December 13 2011 14:13 GMT
#115
That's amaze me how much energy people can find and waste to uninteresting and worthless things. Moreover to bash a guy they don't even know for a thing they're not really concerned.
Doublemint
Profile Joined July 2011
Austria8753 Posts
December 13 2011 14:13 GMT
#116
lol people going apeshit over something that was bad regarding sportsmanship not doubt - but COME ON - if this is how koreans tick ... also IMCoach " It was nesteas birthday and he refused to stop training - really, I mean really...?"if blizzard cup is so prestigious why is this even mentioned?
Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before the fall.
SoylentCreep
Profile Joined September 2010
Korea (South)176 Posts
December 13 2011 14:14 GMT
#117
I completely agree with the Koreans reactions. Most people fail to see the point here. It's not about winning that prize money or advancing to the next round. Naniwa has an obligation towards himself as a pro-gamer ( most people here probably would agree that it can be called a profession) and towards his fans to always try to play to his best abilities. By throwing that game he did not only shit on his fans but also on everybody watching (and possibly paying for it) as well as himself as a pro-gamer.

Let's take the World Cup (football) for example. Let's imagine that two teams will not advance from the group stages, and one of those teams doesn't give a shit about the game, wouldn't most people say that its just bad sportsmanship and be angry at that team? In reverse that's like MC wouldn't have given a shit about winning against DRG because he would advance anyways (Bad example because 1place gets a bye...but you get the gist of what i mean).

I can understand that Naniwa was probably pissed after those 3 good games he lost but playing that last "meaningless" game to the best of his abilities is exactly what distinguishes a pro-gamer from a bronzie or platinum guy. Besides it was the highest form of BM towards Nestea, especially after telling him to not be so angry and relax more during the press conference.
Silidons
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States2813 Posts
December 13 2011 14:14 GMT
#118
you guys really don't understand what disrespect it, maybe it's because you're too young i don't know. it's fucking disrespectful to do something like this, ESPECIALLY when Nestea is his elder...

disrespect is something no professional should ever have.
"God fights on the side with the best artillery." - Napoleon Bonaparte
Incomplet
Profile Blog Joined September 2011
United Kingdom1419 Posts
December 13 2011 14:14 GMT
#119
Simple solution

a) Differentiate the prize pool difference between 4th and 5th by either increasing more for 4th place, decreasing the amount for 5th or both.

b) Penalise Naniwa with an official first and only warning for his behaviour

c) (a) & (b)
Bow down to the sons of Aiur...SKT1_Rain, CreatorPrime, ST_Parting, Liquid_Hero.
Sfydjklm
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
United States9218 Posts
December 13 2011 14:14 GMT
#120
LOL. Lacks qualifications for progamers? Arent one of the qualifications of being a progamer getting paid to play? Money, something that the winner of that particular match wasnt awarded?
twitter.com/therealdhalism | "Trying out Z = lots of losses vs inferior players until you figure out how to do it well (if it even works)."- Liquid'Tyler
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