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Naniwa Interview - Blizzard Cup Group B - Page 15

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Gowerly
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United Kingdom916 Posts
December 13 2011 15:56 GMT
#281
So, from what some people have been saying, it's not that he threw the game that upsets you, but that he didn't throw it in a more elaborate way?
People are saying "oh why not 4-gate" but then if you 4-gate to lose you're still throwing the game.
I will reduce you to a series of numbers.
CrappyHippo
Profile Joined December 2011
Canada275 Posts
December 13 2011 15:57 GMT
#282
Whatever He said afterwards doesn't change the fact that he just blew our minds again.
Everlasting Starcraft
Ysellian
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands9029 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 15:58:57
December 13 2011 15:58 GMT
#283
On December 14 2011 00:49 Xiron wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 00:43 OpticalShot wrote:
Naniwa: "With nothing at stake people can't show their best."

Very disappointed. Sure, there was no immediate cash at stake from that match, but what about fan support? What about leaving behind an epic grudgematch to be talked about for several months? What about the 'image' of a 'progamer'? What about just playing a fine broadcasted game for the sake of playing the game?

Why would Blizzard schedule the game even if the result did not affect the numbers on the cheques?
There are certain underlying expectations that were shattered.


Have you ever lost a game ever? I personally don't want to play directly after an important game. If I'm forced to play when I just dont want to because it's senseless since I'm on tilt, I quit. Naniwa did just the same.
What expectations are you even talking about? If Naniwa crushed Nestea, everyone would have said 'Nestea was on tilt bla'. If Naniwa got crushed everyone would say the same about Nani. There wouldnt have been a grudge match because it was in an not competitive situation anymore, so the restults dont matter.


If you play sports competitively you'll find dozens of times when things don't go your way and you find yourself in Naniwa's position. It's one of the worst things feelings ever, but that's sports. If a tournament wants you to play out the remaining matches you take it like a man. If I pulled off something similar as Naniwa I would get suspended by my club.

edit: After typing I actually recalled a chess tournament where I did something similar as Naniwa. I call tell you that didn't end well for me XD
Femari
Profile Joined June 2011
United States2900 Posts
December 13 2011 15:58 GMT
#284
On December 14 2011 00:56 Gowerly wrote:
So, from what some people have been saying, it's not that he threw the game that upsets you, but that he didn't throw it in a more elaborate way?
People are saying "oh why not 4-gate" but then if you 4-gate to lose you're still throwing the game.

We wouldn't know then so there would be no drama. If we knew he was 4-gating to lose there would still be backlash.
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4ZakeN87
Profile Joined June 2011
Sweden1071 Posts
December 13 2011 15:59 GMT
#285
I dont get why people even get upset. Why even watch a match that does not mean anything?

Well they only mistake on Naniwas part was to not realise that for some reason people react over this. Next time he should just do a cheese or are 4 gate so he can save himself from this.
"Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler" Einstein
shadymmj
Profile Joined June 2010
1906 Posts
December 13 2011 15:59 GMT
#286
On December 14 2011 00:49 Xiron wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 00:43 OpticalShot wrote:
Naniwa: "With nothing at stake people can't show their best."

Very disappointed. Sure, there was no immediate cash at stake from that match, but what about fan support? What about leaving behind an epic grudgematch to be talked about for several months? What about the 'image' of a 'progamer'? What about just playing a fine broadcasted game for the sake of playing the game?

Why would Blizzard schedule the game even if the result did not affect the numbers on the cheques?
There are certain underlying expectations that were shattered.


Have you ever lost a game ever? I personally don't want to play directly after an important game. If I'm forced to play when I just dont want to because it's senseless since I'm on tilt, I quit. Naniwa did just the same.
What expectations are you even talking about? If Naniwa crushed Nestea, everyone would have said 'Nestea was on tilt bla'. If Naniwa got crushed everyone would say the same about Nani. There wouldnt have been a grudge match because it was in a not competitive environment anymore, so the restults dont matter.


some people say he plays only to win ($$ - MISSING KEYWORD), but i think this is a loser's mentality. no one can fault you if you don't play at 100%, but you need to convince your fans, sponsors and the audience that you're making some effort.

if not, he should just just cited exhaustion issues or cheesed. this guy is a moron. there's just no other words for it. he knows he isn't well liked and instead of getting his shit together for what could be the most important tournament of his life, he pulls off another stunt like this. then he asks, "why do people hate me?"
There is no such thing is "e-sports". There is Brood War, and then there is crap for nerds.
Vanix
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada59 Posts
December 13 2011 15:59 GMT
#287
I don't think he would have gotten the flak he got if he actually microed his probes. Seriously, if he's going to go out like that, he could have given the viewers something. Take a few drones with you. Make Nestea dance. Have a little fun and cheer yourself up a bit.
Bulkers
Profile Joined September 2010
Poland509 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 16:02:04
December 13 2011 16:00 GMT
#288
This interviews are PR crap...
careohx
Profile Joined June 2011
263 Posts
December 13 2011 16:00 GMT
#289
People need to understand that players dont play for our entertainment but to earn money.
Chinchillin
Profile Joined February 2011
United States259 Posts
December 13 2011 16:01 GMT
#290
The same people defending Naniwa are the same "Esport Zealots" that run around trying to make sure Esports is promoted... blah blah blah. But when Naniwa does something that actually de-legitimizes the entire event, it's suddenly okay because the game was meaningless? That's the difference between him and other players- Nestea wanted that game because he wanted to show good games to his fans at procure a win in his group. You think 1-3 means anything to him now?
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rblstr
Profile Joined February 2011
Ireland398 Posts
December 13 2011 16:01 GMT
#291
On December 14 2011 00:36 The KY wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 00:33 Femari wrote:
On December 14 2011 00:33 DBHErazor wrote:
Naniwa is a boss, tellin it like it is to this pompous arselicking community. Get a grip, it´s just 1 pointless game. Who gives a f*ck?

coca vs byun was 1 pointless game.

many people gave many fucks. why should naniwa be any different?


Coca vs Byun wasn't pointless though. Coca dropped the game on purpose to get Byun a Code A spot. Totally different.


Wrong.
Better educate yourself before posting.
Slider954
Profile Joined March 2011
United States342 Posts
December 13 2011 16:02 GMT
#292
On December 14 2011 00:56 Gowerly wrote:
So, from what some people have been saying, it's not that he threw the game that upsets you, but that he didn't throw it in a more elaborate way?
People are saying "oh why not 4-gate" but then if you 4-gate to lose you're still throwing the game.


At least for me, I'm upset that he threw the game period, regardless of how he did it. If he had 4 gated and sent his army into Nestea's base and taken his hands off the keyboard, I'd still be mad. The people that are saying that tried the drone rush and it failed are forgetting the fact that he sent them and then stopped playing, he let it fail, no micro once they were on their way.
If he had made any effort to try and keep them alive I'd probably wouldn't be as upset but he didn't.
Best in the world at what I do
Titorelli
Profile Joined March 2011
2492 Posts
December 13 2011 16:02 GMT
#293
lol @ MC mentioning WhiteRa, WhiteRa <3
"Everybody poops.... after Tasteless kills them" Artosis
exupery
Profile Joined December 2011
Korea (South)27 Posts
December 13 2011 16:03 GMT
#294
On December 14 2011 00:51 Azaryah wrote:
People only care because it was Naniwa. If a Korean pro did this, everyone would sympathize instead of crying foul.


Not at all.
I prefer watching.
hinnolinn
Profile Joined August 2010
212 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 16:06:04
December 13 2011 16:04 GMT
#295
nvm, this post didn't really contribute to the thread.
niteReloaded
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Croatia5281 Posts
December 13 2011 16:05 GMT
#296
I don't see how in the world where we're all(?) disgusted by people pretending to be something they're not, you shit all over the guy who only acts on what's in his heart.
FluXxxx
Profile Joined August 2011
Germany57 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-13 16:08:56
December 13 2011 16:06 GMT
#297
On December 14 2011 00:58 Ysellian wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 00:49 Xiron wrote:
On December 14 2011 00:43 OpticalShot wrote:
Naniwa: "With nothing at stake people can't show their best."

Very disappointed. Sure, there was no immediate cash at stake from that match, but what about fan support? What about leaving behind an epic grudgematch to be talked about for several months? What about the 'image' of a 'progamer'? What about just playing a fine broadcasted game for the sake of playing the game?

Why would Blizzard schedule the game even if the result did not affect the numbers on the cheques?
There are certain underlying expectations that were shattered.


Have you ever lost a game ever? I personally don't want to play directly after an important game. If I'm forced to play when I just dont want to because it's senseless since I'm on tilt, I quit. Naniwa did just the same.
What expectations are you even talking about? If Naniwa crushed Nestea, everyone would have said 'Nestea was on tilt bla'. If Naniwa got crushed everyone would say the same about Nani. There wouldnt have been a grudge match because it was in an not competitive situation anymore, so the restults dont matter.


If you play sports competitively you'll find dozens of times when things don't go your way and you find yourself in Naniwa's position. It's one of the worst things feelings ever, but that's sports. If a tournament wants you to play out the remaining matches you take it like a man. If I pulled off something similar as Naniwa I would get suspended by my club.

edit: After typing I actually recalled a chess tournament where I did something similar as Naniwa. I call tell you that didn't end well for me XD


i have played so many different sports competitively,soccer,table top soccer, volleyball whatever and there have always been events where i or my team only have played decider matches that i didn't want to play because i was disappointed but i have played everytime because i fucking love these kind of sports!!!

I have just played for the fun and some of these matches have been the most funniest matches i have ever played!
ggrrg
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Bulgaria2716 Posts
December 13 2011 16:06 GMT
#298
It was an absolutely meaningless game. I don't understand all the hate towards naniwa.
exupery
Profile Joined December 2011
Korea (South)27 Posts
December 13 2011 16:06 GMT
#299
On December 14 2011 00:39 ellirc wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2011 00:35 exupery wrote:
the poor league system makes this happen. anyway, I was really disappointed.
I heard that naniwa will show up in next code S, hope he does his best next time.

Did you not know that Nani played four games today just like everybody else? He lost the first three ones very narrowly and you say he didn't do his best? Get real.

I mean the final game today. MINDSET
I prefer watching.
MeryxDelBarracks
Profile Joined December 2011
United States2 Posts
December 13 2011 16:07 GMT
#300
I have been reading the forums without a lot of contribution but this particular thread and some of the posts really resonated with me. I think Naniwa has had a pretty hard life, that not a lot of people may remember from his WC3 days. Back in his WC3 era, his parents kicked him out of the house and was later expelled from school because of his focus on the game.

I would not say this was a defining moment in his life but in that time he made a decision that gaming was his life and a career that he would pursue on his own if that was the case. I daresay that most people in this world don't have that kind of drive and passion that they would risk everything to be great.

That drive still remains in Naniwa: 2nd place is not good enough. This is what he wants, what he needs is some understanding from the community as well as some compassion. Because I have faith that Naniwa can improve himself not only as a gamer but also as a person and we need to allow him to do that. This -one- game may be the equivalent of a black eye for a while but it will fade and we should not dwell on it.

A Naniwa that was kicked out of home and school, who overcame personal issues and community doubts, who maintained standards of self-imposed excellence, and who went on to win GSL and every foreign tournament as well...I believe that this is possible in the future and I would be proud to have a foreigner like that representing in the Starcraft 2 scene.

"The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing"
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