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khaosis
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada96 Posts
December 14 2011 21:32 GMT
#221
As long as he learns something and becomes a person because of it, I'm all for second chances.
Alea Iacta Est
ChowChillaCharlie
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden677 Posts
December 14 2011 21:32 GMT
#222
On December 15 2011 06:27 Fjodorov wrote:
Pretty painfull to see a honest guy like Naniwa have to do this ceromonial dance to please the community. All he wants to do is play his game, when he loses he wants to gtfo and prepare for the next competition. The world is what it is, ppl need their drama, acting, and fake games.

I would have to agree with this...

But in any case, i think it's for the best if we just get past this whole incident, the sooner the better.
TheBB
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Switzerland5133 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#223
On December 15 2011 06:29 Sbrubbles wrote:
A well written apology by Quantic and Naniwa. I just find this part a bit strange:

Show nested quote +
On December 15 2011 06:04 QuanticGaming wrote:
While we respect and understand GOMTV’s existing decision, we implore GOMTV to consider giving NaNiwa a “second chance” to fulfill his dream to compete in GSL Code S in a future season.


Isn't implore too strong of a word?

Nah, it's fine.

Well written statement (for once, in this matter). I'm done with this now. So should the rest of you be...
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Scrandom
Profile Joined February 2011
Canada2819 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#224
There, can it be done now.
TissTuss
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden33 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#225
On December 15 2011 06:30 chadissilent wrote:
That apology wasn't written by NaNiwa, Quantic PR wrote it up for him.



Good thing you know mate.
cscarfo1
Profile Joined March 2011
United States307 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#226
Feel so bad for him. What he did was wrong, but i'm not sure if I agree with the punishment. Will he be in Code A, or does he have to go through qualifiers?
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CuddlyCuteKitten
Profile Joined January 2004
Sweden2836 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#227
So nani manned up and apologized for his mistakes now gom needs to apologize for theirs.
Unity, support, family, and kneecapping bitches.
Derez
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Netherlands6068 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#228
You have to realize that Gom is also producing for a korean audience, who I'm guessing are not as 'positive' about this as a lot of the people on these forums. Gom had no choice but to punish in some way, and its relatively light compared to what they dish out to koreans.

Also, Quantic is a professional team and I'm sure they've spoken to the GSL management about this. They aren't pulling him out of code A for no reason for a full season. They're obviously trying to create a solution where Nani repents with a nice holiday in January (god knows he has the cash ;p) and then gets seeded into the second code S in the season. Which would be the optimal solution in my opinion.
Jono7272
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom6330 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#229
On December 15 2011 06:30 chadissilent wrote:
That apology wasn't written by NaNiwa, Quantic PR wrote it up for him.

Of course.. But its so much better than nothing.

Hopefully GOM accept the apology and we can move on from the topic now.
Innovation | Flash | Mvp | Byun | TY
Russano
Profile Joined November 2010
United States434 Posts
December 14 2011 21:33 GMT
#230
Damn, if he had dropped this apology down the night of the GSL, he probably wouldn't of been punished.
Waah
Profile Joined February 2011
United States120 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#231
On December 15 2011 06:28 Wicelo wrote:
This whole story is pathetic Naniwa did nothing wrong by probe rushing it's the tournament format that is fucked up. I'm disapointed that Naniwa apologized though he should assume his acts proudly not surrendering to those silly pieces of shit.

Sometimes, one has to be willing to yield. Conflicts only escalate further when both sides have excessive pride. Whether you perceive this statement to be sincere or insincere, it's better than risking a career just because of pride.
Hubris
Profile Joined November 2010
United States113 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#232
Wow. This thread has taught me some Naniwa supporters will go to any length to defend him, even going as far to dismiss his own appology...
Wut?
IAmSpooner
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden111 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#233
Good move.
When you play the game of drones, you win or you die.
chosenkerrigan
Profile Joined May 2011
858 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#234
On December 15 2011 06:32 Mashmed wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 15 2011 06:10 chosenkerrigan wrote:
On December 15 2011 06:09 KAkos MAgos wrote:
well dont apologize. idra ragequits and is badmannered too and no one says something.
GOMTV is being sillly with its descision. comon. ITS A GAME WTF. thank go we are not like the koreans and take that whole gaming thing so seriously.


thank god not every one thinks like you do

Thank god not everyone thinks like you do. The entire world would be north korea where doing anything that isnt ok by the leaders will get you hung.


Pretty sure it wouldn't, but whatever
-y0shi-
Profile Joined July 2011
Germany994 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#235
On December 15 2011 06:30 Eurekastreet wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 15 2011 06:25 Chenz wrote:
On December 15 2011 06:23 KimJongIlJr wrote:
Khaldor tried to ask him a bit ago on his stream about the Blizzard cup. His response? "Shit happens"

Take that as you will.

Actually, that was regarding the fact that he lost all his games, not about his drone rush. Don't spread misinformation, please.


Not entirely related but, on Khaldor stream, while watching Goody play a few minutes ago, Nani said he once played goody and only had 5 probes left vs 30 of Goody and stayed in the game because "well, it's goody". And then he added "I should have 5 probe rushed him". Anyone who can appreciate his extremely dry humor and arrogance should turn to it right now, it's gold. For the others, it's probably better to just do sthg else. I'm dreaming of a Khaldor+Idra+Naniwa casting evening in Korea in the near future.


This was after khaldor said "you couldnt even 7 probe rush him" -.- Why do people put stuff out of context
pookadin
Profile Joined June 2011
Australia422 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-12-14 21:36:16
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#236
Nice statement from Nani and Quantic. Hoping everyone moves on!

EDIT: Reading over these responses, all the naniwa supporters dismissing Naniwas' own apology? WTF..
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CajunMan
Profile Joined July 2010
United States823 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#237
Unneeded statement Koreans in Korea will always hold the same pointt of view of being high and mighty in the judgement as shown on multiple occassions. The match was meaningless and Naniwa had it right the first time I support Naniwa 100%. They act like Naniwa flicked off the crowd or something hell if this is what they believe firebathero would never have played more than 1 TV match ever.
Angel_
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1617 Posts
December 14 2011 21:34 GMT
#238
On December 15 2011 06:22 Liquid`Tyler wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 15 2011 06:19 twndomn wrote:
It's really a cultural gap. Not even IdrA would dare to do what Naniwa has done, while IN Korea. IdrA spent years in Korea to understand Korean culture (perhaps respect, status quo... etc) and then to get some respects from the Koreans. Naniwa has yet to do that.

I think it's a cultural gap both ways. I think if Sundance was in Mr. Chae's position, you'd see the league taking responsibility for the format and not punishing the player this harshly. Both parties have been disrespectful and acted inappropriately. One has apologized and taken responsibility and now the other ought to.


But can you really say given other possible punishments that it's THAT severe?

Yes players are human. Yes personally I would like a universal "all players are White-ra and Boxer and will play no matter how emotionally broken they are and give it 110%". But at the same time yes I realize that that isn't realistic. But there are other options than simply clearly throwing a game. I won't advocate "4 gate and pretend"; but straight GG-ing would be a better option than blatant disrespect.

Gom should own up for the fact that the tournament structure was flawed. Regardless of that though I cannot and will not justify any argument that it's okay that he acted in that way "because there was no rule against it." I'm not pretending to put words in your mouth specifically and imply that you've made any sort of argument that it's "okay" that he did either.

Yes errors were made on both sides. I don't think that's a cultural issue though. I don't think saying to a player, "hey don't be unprofessional" is a cultural phenomenon, at least I really hope it isn't, because it would absolutely depress me if that's what "Westerners" have devolved to.

I think the only possible culture piece involved comes from Gom not apologizing. I can see a culture argument in that the organization has no flaw and players have a very distinct place and standard, and the organization can do no wrong. But if that's the argument that's being made about cultural differences it needs to be that. It needs to be Korea takes it's esports very very seriously and demands respect for it's organizations (which frankly should be something all esports organizations do for the sake of the legitimacy of esports and sc2), but in Korea as a player you will always be at the mercy of the ones in charge, because you are just a player, as opposed to more Western ideas where management can be flawed and in some cases more....lax in response to behavior because of it.
[17]Purple
Profile Joined October 2011
United Kingdom3489 Posts
December 14 2011 21:35 GMT
#239
I really appreciate how Quantic stood by their player while apologizing at the same time, much respect to them. I was honestly very terrified by the situation as the public out lash by the Koreans made me believe that it would've been an easier decision for Quantic to dump NaNiwa, my respect grew ten folds with them standing their ground while being diplomatic about it. It seem NaNiwa has found a team that suits him, Quantic and NaNiwa fighting!
"Turn Disadvantages into Disadvantages" and "Collect Telephones". The secrets of Chinese success.
JustPassingBy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
10776 Posts
December 14 2011 21:35 GMT
#240
Nice statement, hope this will calm things down.
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