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Interview with Naniwa at Dreamhack - Translated

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Shewklad
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden482 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 22:03:25
April 22 2012 21:53 GMT
#1
Hi!

So Bobhund at Rakaka.se did a really good interview with Naniwa at Dreamhack that I really liked. So I decided to do my best at translating it to english. For your amusement! This is the first time I do something like this, so please tell me if you like it and I will definitely do more of these!

Also, I'm sorry in advance for any typos or confusion!

The interview in Swedish:



Translated to english

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I = Interviewer
N = Naniwa


I: Bobhund from Rakaka.se reporting in, I'm here with Naniwa who unfortunately just went out of the tournament, how does it feel?


N: It doesn't feel too bad, I knew it could happen, I haven't practiced against Zerg for about a month cause I've only been playing against Terrans and Protoss in GSL. It still feels really bad of course, since I know I'm the better player, it just feels like.. I knew these maps would be played here but I went here anyways. I didn't think it would be as big of a problem as it was.


I: Yeah, we can get back to the maps later, I wanted to ask you about why you went here. You could have gone to spring arena, MLG. Why did you chose to come here?


N: Well, Sweden is where I'm from so that was a big factor. It's fun to come to Sweden as often as possible as I live in Korea, it's nice to speak your native language for once. And Asus wanted us to go here rather then to MLG, so it was either going to MLG alone, or come here with SaSe. And that felt like the better option. As well as being able to relax a bit here in Sweden before GSL.


I: You've said that you don't really care about what the fans say, except for the Swedish fans, why are the Swedish fans so much more important to you?


N: It feels like the international fans are more of fair weather fans, if you do well, you're the best and everyone loves you, but as soon as you do bad you get a hate-thread with 600 comments, that's what HuK got, and still he's one of the most loved players, which is just absurd. But from what I've seen on Rakaka and so on, I've always been supported by the Swedish fans. It's always nice to have a website you can go to and read without just reading a ton of shit.


I: Yeah I agree. You've been at a lot of Dreamhacks, and you say you love the Swedish fans. Would it be bigger for you to win a Swedish tournament rather then any other tournament. Or doesn't it really matter to you?


N: Oh yeah, that's one of my dreams I guess. I would much, much rather win a Dreamhack than an MLG for example. It would feel incredible to be able to stand at the top with the trophy in Sweden, with all the Swedish fans cheering, it would be incredible, but unfortunately that haven't happened yet.


I: As I said, you were just eliminated from the tournament, you talked a bit about the maps. What kind of maps did Dreamhack chose and how has it affected you?


N: Both me, SaSe and a lot of other progamers had a lot of complaints about the maps before we got here, we contacted “Hugge” who is the head admin here but we never got any assistance about it. He just said that's how it is and that it was nothing he was gonna change about it. And finally we were told that he was gonna modify the maps with supply depos and “space sharks” to solve the problems. So I guess that's when we realized the admins weren't very competent, but it was too late at the time.


I: Yeah SaSe said something similar when I talked to him at IPL. You said it was nice to be back in Sweden, has there been a lot of fans, interviews etc? Do you feel like a real star when you're here?


N: I wouldn't say I feel like a star. But there has been a lot more people now then before, of course. And that's always fun, but I never played to become famous, it's always just been a bonus. I get annoyed in USA with fans swarming you, but here it's fun. I think that's cause I'm not used to how people act in USA, they are a lot more “forward” and they always speak their mind. But it's mostly nice.


I: We can talk about something fun, GSL. You're trough to ro8 now, and you're gonna play MVP. I was thinking we could go back to the start of this GSL, when you were placed in the same group as MVP, Puzzle and Ryung. How did it feel before the tournament started? What did you think about your chances to advance?


N: To be honest with you I only practiced to win one map. I had lost code A three times, I just didn't want to embarrass myself. So if I just win one map I can at least say I gave it my best in the hardest league there is. But it seems like that attitude, not caring as much, removed all nervousness and made it possible for me to play as normal. So this resulted in me making good decisions, and at the end I felt at home in the GSL so I kept playing well.


I: Yeah, you beat Puzzle 2-1 and Ryung 2-0 and advanced. A lot of gifs were made after this, the double fist pump etc, and you looked really happy, and everyone at home was of course really happy for you! So if you went in expecting to win one map, and then advanced from the group, how did this feel after your victory? Did it feel unreal or...


N: Yeah absolutely, I got back to the ST house and I felt nothing, I didn't even think I had won, I didn't understand what had happened. But as I got in the house Bomber and the other guys high fived me so, it seems like I won! I didn't really realize it until I read TL, it did indeed feel unreal. It was just like when I won MLG, I just remember going home, feeling nothing. And then I read about it and I saw that I had won, which made me feel that I actually won.


I: So to continue on the unreal stuff, the next group play. That's when you beat Genius and Virus 2-0. When you went into this second group play did you have any more confidence?


N: Not really, I felt that out of the 16 that was left, I was the worst player. That's what I thought at least. And I wasn't surprised when I was picked first either. I thought to myself, alright Genius got second last GSL he's an amazing player, he has been in code S for two years now and it's not surprising that he picked me. When I was gonna play, all I had in my mind was which build to use while trying to stay calm, as well asking the Startale guys for some tips, I came up with a few ideas how I was going to play. And everything went exactly as I planned, it felt amazing!


I: SaSe came running into your booth after the game after the win. How important is SaSe to you? Both when it comes to practice and on a personal level, how important is it to have someone to talk Swedish to, over in Korea?


N: It's very, very important. I used to live on my own in the MVP house, and I was almost never at the house, I went out and met other friends as often as possible, like five times a week. So I barely got any practice. When you're that alone you can't really practice well either. I guess you could say me and SaSe have become best friends, we both think it's great to hang out with each other and it never gets boring. SaSe is perfect to me when it comes to practice as well, he practices a ton, and I'm more of a slacker. But when I see him play I get motivated to practice.


I: That's great to hear. Let's talk about ro8 and MVP, who haven't been all too impressive this season, he got second in both his groups for example. What do you think about your chances?


N: I have this rule, that I don't predict games before I play. But to be realistic I think I have an OK chance at beating him. I don't think he's that much better then Ryung or Virus. What I've seen from him in TvP this season he haven't been unbeatable. I will just do what I always do, prepare as much as possible. If I win, I win.


I: We all hope that you'll beat Jinros ro4 record and get to the finals! Do you have anything you'd like to say, shoutouts etc?


N: Thanks to Asus for flying us out here. And well... Thanks to SaSe for being funny, so that I'm not bored when I'm out of the tournament, I'm just sorry to all the Swedish fans that I still can't get far in a Dreamhack tournament. I just really hope Dreamhack starts listening to the players, or else the players will eventually pick other tournaments over Dreamhack.

I: I'm sure all of E-sport Sweden wishes you the best of luck in GSL, bye!
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Pochtli
Profile Joined February 2011
Finland690 Posts
April 22 2012 21:56 GMT
#2
Thank you for translating!
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Entropic
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Canada2837 Posts
April 22 2012 22:00 GMT
#3
Nani fighting!
NonY
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
8748 Posts
April 22 2012 22:00 GMT
#4
instead of turncoats you can say fair weather fans
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Shewklad
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden482 Posts
April 22 2012 22:02 GMT
#5
On April 23 2012 07:00 Liquid`NonY wrote:
instead of turncoats you can say fair weather fans



Oh okay, I'll edit it, thanks! I wasn't sure about the exact word so I just used an online translator!
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Mikau
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Netherlands1446 Posts
April 22 2012 22:02 GMT
#6
What's wrong with turncoats though? Doesn't it describe what he's trying to say well (enough)?
0ne
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Spain2464 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 22:03:52
April 22 2012 22:03 GMT
#7
Dreamhack fixed maps with space sharks? lolol
ObliviousNA
Profile Joined March 2011
United States535 Posts
April 22 2012 22:04 GMT
#8
Great interview! My favorite line:

Naniwa: I think that's cause I'm not used to how people act in USA, they are a lot more “forward” and they always speak their mind.

That's REALLY rich coming from him :D
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BretZ
Profile Joined May 2011
United States1510 Posts
April 22 2012 22:04 GMT
#9
Ah Nani, went from the dude who beat the at the time best zerg in the world to being crushed by Zerg and not having a clue how to beat them. So strange to see.
mrRoflpwn
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States2618 Posts
April 22 2012 22:04 GMT
#10
Thank you so much! and GRATZ TO + Show Spoiler +
THORZAIN!
Long live the Boss Toss!
Serimek
Profile Joined August 2011
France2274 Posts
April 22 2012 22:05 GMT
#11
Quite interesting, thank you for translating.
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CursOr
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States6335 Posts
April 22 2012 22:06 GMT
#12
On April 23 2012 07:00 Liquid`NonY wrote:
instead of turncoats you can say fair weather fans

Leave it to Nani to make Nony have to be the positive guy :/
CJ forever (-_-(-_-(-_-(-_-)-_-)-_-)-_-)
seffer
Profile Joined December 2010
United States143 Posts
April 22 2012 22:08 GMT
#13
Naniwa is my favorite player... hope he kicks MVP's ass.
Mephiztopheles1
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
1124 Posts
April 22 2012 22:09 GMT
#14
Really interesting interview, best of luck to Naniwa in GSL!
Apom
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
France655 Posts
April 22 2012 22:09 GMT
#15
On April 23 2012 07:06 CursOr wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:00 Liquid`NonY wrote:
instead of turncoats you can say fair weather fans

Leave it to Nani to make Nony have to be the positive guy :/

The OP was wondering about the translation... Do you have some profound insight to share thanks to your deep understanding of the Swedish language ?
tuho12345
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
4482 Posts
April 22 2012 22:10 GMT
#16
What do space sharks do in the map?

N: I wouldn't say I feel like a star. But there has been a lot more people now then before, of course. And that's always fun, but I never played to become famous, it's always just been a bonus. I get annoyed in USA with fans swarming you, but here it's fun. I think that's cause I'm not used to how people act in USA, they are a lot more “forward” and they always speak their mind. But it's mostly nice.


Yeah I've seen him at MLG Anaheim and he was a dick when he lost lol. But then I've seen TLO wasn't better so I guess they were pretty emo.
dnld12
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States324 Posts
April 22 2012 22:10 GMT
#17
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D
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Zaphid
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Czech Republic1860 Posts
April 22 2012 22:12 GMT
#18
thanks for the translation
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Skilledblob
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany3392 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 22:29:52
April 22 2012 22:13 GMT
#19
On April 23 2012 07:10 tuho12345 wrote:

Yeah I've seen him at MLG Anaheim and he was a dick when he lost lol. But then I've seen TLO wasn't better so I guess they were pretty emo.


What do you expect, they just lost an important game, do you think they'll run around all smiles?
PiQLiQ
Profile Joined January 2011
Sweden702 Posts
April 22 2012 22:15 GMT
#20
gj anyways naniwa! <3
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theacox
Profile Joined June 2011
United States38 Posts
April 22 2012 22:15 GMT
#21
don't post often, just wanted to say naniwa is also my favorite player. Love the approach he takes to protoss.
Indrium
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2236 Posts
April 22 2012 22:16 GMT
#22
I: You've said that you don't really care about what the fans say, except for the Swedish fans, why are the Swedish fans so much more important to you?


N: It feels like the international fans are more of fair weather fans, if you do well, you're the best and everyone loves you, but as soon as you do bad you get a hate-thread with 600 comments, that's what HuK got, and still he's one of the most loved players, which is just absurd. But from what I've seen on Rakaka and so on, I've always been supported by the Swedish fans. It's always nice to have a website you can go to and read without just reading a ton of shit.


Okay this really clarified a lot for me. Thank you for the interview.

I haven't had this effect myself, as I've always really liked Nani, but I see it and I understand his feelings.
Earll
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Norway847 Posts
April 22 2012 22:17 GMT
#23
Nice interview, really hope to see naniwa doing good in gsl : D
Wat
TT1
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
Canada10004 Posts
April 22 2012 22:18 GMT
#24
nice interview
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zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 22:19:46
April 22 2012 22:18 GMT
#25
Haha btw I also translated it, 4 hours prior to you or something, but its in naniwas fanclub . ( http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=208834&currentpage=213#4254 )

Anyways well done.. I know how slow it is and it takes some time to do
(:
nebok
Profile Joined September 2011
Sweden85 Posts
April 22 2012 22:19 GMT
#26
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


There is a little bit of Lost in Translation here. NaNiwa is not really saying that Americans are especially rude or something, he's just saying that you are more forward, not afraid to approach him and ask for autographs and such. Swedes can be kind of shy generally speaking, so we wont approach someone in the same way or as often.
Kiichol
Profile Joined March 2011
Sweden182 Posts
April 22 2012 22:19 GMT
#27
On April 23 2012 07:13 Skilledblob wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:10 tuho12345 wrote:

Yeah I've seen him at MLG Anaheim and he was a dick when he lost lol. But then I've seen TLO wasn't better so I guess they were pretty emo.


and I guess you are a prick. What do you expect, they just lost an important game, do you think they'll run around all smiles?


There's no need for name calling.

It's just a culture difference. Naniwa comes from Sweden where people are very reserved and sometimes even too respectful
Whereas American's (from my experience) are quite a bombastic people. Different strokes for different folks is all =)
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scarymeerkat
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada107 Posts
April 22 2012 22:20 GMT
#28
On April 23 2012 07:13 Skilledblob wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:10 tuho12345 wrote:

Yeah I've seen him at MLG Anaheim and he was a dick when he lost lol. But then I've seen TLO wasn't better so I guess they were pretty emo.


and I guess you are a prick. What do you expect, they just lost an important game, do you think they'll run around all smiles?


Maybe you should reread and make sure you understand what was said before you call someone a prick for it. You guys just said the same thing: that people aren't in great moods when they lose, no matter who they are.
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Khaldor
Profile Joined March 2008
Germany861 Posts
April 22 2012 22:21 GMT
#29
Nice interview! Enjoy Sweden
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Shewklad
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden482 Posts
April 22 2012 22:22 GMT
#30
On April 23 2012 07:18 zanga wrote:
Haha btw I also translated it, 4 hours prior to you or something, but its in naniwas fanclub . ( http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=208834&currentpage=213#4254 )

Anyways well done.. I know how slow it is and it takes some time to do



Oh shit, I'm sorry about that, I should really have checked his fanclub before doing this.
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ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
April 22 2012 22:22 GMT
#31
Awesome interview naniwa. Don't lose or i'll switch and hate you
Jaedong :3
Klamity
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States994 Posts
April 22 2012 22:23 GMT
#32
go naniwa! good guy! means well! says and does dumb things here and there, but pretty clear to me that his heart is in the right place.
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The KY
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United Kingdom6252 Posts
April 22 2012 22:23 GMT
#33
I'm an international fan and I've never stopped believing
neo_sporin
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States516 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 22:26:51
April 22 2012 22:25 GMT
#34
I sincerely hope that "huggie" really did say space sharks would be added to fix any problems with the map...it would make my day for its ridiculousness.

hopefully naniwa can brush off the losses for GSL
teddyoojo
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
Germany22369 Posts
April 22 2012 22:27 GMT
#35
isnt most of the DH mappool also gsl mappool?
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ronpaul012
Profile Joined March 2011
United States769 Posts
April 22 2012 22:34 GMT
#36
Naniwa, I like rooting for you and all, but please realize not all of your fans are fair-weather fans. We'll root for you whether you win or lose, and even when you say you don't care about us. But many of us aren't as vocal about your loses as the haters are, so it may appear their are a lot of fair-weather fans but just realize that's not the case.
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mrtomjones
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada4020 Posts
April 22 2012 22:37 GMT
#37
On April 23 2012 07:34 ronpaul012 wrote:
Naniwa, I like rooting for you and all, but please realize not all of your fans are fair-weather fans. We'll root for you whether you win or lose, and even when you say you don't care about us. But many of us aren't as vocal about your loses as the haters are, so it may appear their are a lot of fair-weather fans but just realize that's not the case.

I tend to think that there are some young people on here who 1) Like to troll and do it whenever any popular player loses 2) are just hateful people who insult anyone who they don't love, and since haters are typically louder with their opinions it comes off like they form a good portion of the crowd. It's quite sad watching people flame young players like Huk/Naniwa etc.
turdburgler
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
England6749 Posts
April 22 2012 22:43 GMT
#38
On April 23 2012 07:02 Shewklad wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:00 Liquid`NonY wrote:
instead of turncoats you can say fair weather fans



Oh okay, I'll edit it, thanks! I wasn't sure about the exact word so I just used an online translator!


turncoats is so much more boss mode. makes naniwa sound like a 1800s english man.
Presidenten
Profile Joined December 2010
Sweden777 Posts
April 22 2012 22:45 GMT
#39
Was a great interview, I guess NaNiwa might have some trouble expressing himself in english, coz he sounds a lot more reasonable, smart and thoughtful in swedish
CajunMan
Profile Joined July 2010
United States823 Posts
April 22 2012 22:51 GMT
#40
Fuck the haters USA LOVES NANIWA!
Sliver
Profile Joined April 2010
United States402 Posts
April 22 2012 22:54 GMT
#41
Go Naniwa! Kill MVP!
Kisra
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United Kingdom466 Posts
April 22 2012 23:01 GMT
#42
Nice interview, also kinda made me happy to see national pride on display. Wonder if he's pleased with the finals results.

One thing I really wouldn't mind seeing more of is a national indentity thing going on, we have "West vs East" and NA/Euro/Korea somewhat, but for example I'll always cheer for Demuslim as he's a Brit and pretty much all we've got (helps that he's an awesome guy). Couldn't help but smile when Nani said he went to DH as its his home, over MLG.
:D
ShatterZer0
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1843 Posts
April 22 2012 23:11 GMT
#43
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


American and using the word "arse"? I call bs xDDD

I like how he puts down American fans and then notices he fucked up in the interview... then goes back and says it's because of cultural differences.

LOL JK
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helvete
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden276 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-22 23:34:57
April 22 2012 23:34 GMT
#44
On April 23 2012 08:11 ShatterZer0 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


American and using the word "arse"? I call bs xDDD

I like how he puts down American fans and then notices he fucked up in the interview... then goes back and says it's because of cultural differences.

LOL JK

err.. what else would it be.. genetics? :D
People from the US are a LOT louder and "in your face" than swedes. It's just the way it is. In Sweden you don't talk to people you don't know, period. Doesn't matter if it's a celebrity or a junkie, you leave people the f alone.
Soma.bokforlag
Profile Joined February 2011
Sweden448 Posts
April 22 2012 23:49 GMT
#45
whats with TL tonight? everyone is an expert on sweden suddenly -_-
Purind
Profile Blog Joined April 2004
Canada3562 Posts
April 23 2012 00:07 GMT
#46
On April 23 2012 07:19 nebok wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


There is a little bit of Lost in Translation here. NaNiwa is not really saying that Americans are especially rude or something, he's just saying that you are more forward, not afraid to approach him and ask for autographs and such. Swedes can be kind of shy generally speaking, so we wont approach someone in the same way or as often.


He may be referring to bandwagon fans that go nuts and expect a championship after a 2 game winning streak, and act as if the sky is falling and everyone on the team should be fired after a 2 game losing streak.

I'd imagine a lot of sports fans in the US are like that. It's like that up here in Canada. You should hear all the Leafs fans' ankles breaking from jumping on and off the Blue Jays bandwagon constantly
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zanga
Profile Joined September 2011
659 Posts
April 23 2012 00:15 GMT
#47
On April 23 2012 07:22 Shewklad wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:18 zanga wrote:
Haha btw I also translated it, 4 hours prior to you or something, but its in naniwas fanclub . ( http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=208834&currentpage=213#4254 )

Anyways well done.. I know how slow it is and it takes some time to do



Oh shit, I'm sorry about that, I should really have checked his fanclub before doing this.


Nono, its good The more the merrier
(:
Eee
Profile Joined August 2011
Sweden2712 Posts
April 23 2012 00:20 GMT
#48
On April 23 2012 08:11 ShatterZer0 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


American and using the word "arse"? I call bs xDDD

I like how he puts down American fans and then notices he fucked up in the interview... then goes back and says it's because of cultural differences.

LOL JK

Thats not how he said it though, he said in a very respectful manner and didn't really imply that Americans are rude or anything. rather, as mentioned earlier in thread, pointing out that American fans are more straight forward than Swedish fans. No American should take offense of this because it was certainly not said in a negative way.
Wafflelisk
Profile Joined October 2011
Canada1061 Posts
April 23 2012 00:24 GMT
#49
On April 23 2012 09:07 Purind wrote:

I'd imagine a lot of sports fans in the US are like that. It's like that up here in Canada. You should hear all the Leafs fans' ankles breaking from jumping on and off the Blue Jays bandwagon constantly


Hey come on, I love the Jays through their 3rd/4th place finishes Maybe that's just the hipster in me though. I don't know, I think people are slightly less outgoing in Canada, despite the fact it's not too too different.. maybe Nani would be fine with a tournament hosted here? O:

Nice interview though, as always with Nani. Thank you very much for the translation.
Waffles > Pancakes
Lathund
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden95 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-23 00:35:13
April 23 2012 00:33 GMT
#50
On April 23 2012 07:45 Presidenten wrote:
Was a great interview, I guess NaNiwa might have some trouble expressing himself in english, coz he sounds a lot more reasonable, smart and thoughtful in swedish


Indeed he does. I had actually never heard him speak Swedish before, and his accent kiinda surprised me. Which is odd really, as I hadn't ever thought about which part of the country he was from before, but somehow it did.
Resilient
Profile Joined June 2010
United Kingdom1431 Posts
April 23 2012 00:34 GMT
#51
He's very right regarding hot and cold "fan" reactions. SC2 especially has some very fickle fans who will turn on someone the instant they hit a bump of some kind.
Ragados
Profile Joined November 2011
30 Posts
April 23 2012 00:49 GMT
#52
Naniwa <3 ... such an effin stud
SovSov
Profile Joined September 2010
United States755 Posts
April 23 2012 01:30 GMT
#53
he is annoyed by swarming USA fans? i wonder if a lot of players feel this way.
RandomAccount#49059
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
United States2140 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-23 01:40:20
April 23 2012 01:40 GMT
#54
--- Nuked ---
Angel_
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States1617 Posts
April 23 2012 02:18 GMT
#55
The maps section made me depressed.

Bother bother bother bother bother
"oh, what? okay, space sharks!!! you'll love em! i promise!"
"..."

Don't get me wrong, SPACE SHARKS!!!!!!!, but seriously...space sharks?
acerockolla
Profile Joined June 2011
United States219 Posts
April 23 2012 02:26 GMT
#56
On April 23 2012 10:30 SovSov wrote:
he is annoyed by swarming USA fans? i wonder if a lot of players feel this way.



I imagine Naniwa is probably in the minority on that one. I don't know if it's the language barrier, but every interview I see or read about him, he comes off as pretty anti-social. That in and of itself would be enough to not enjoy being swarmed by fans, but it gets multiplied when it's people of different cultures, language, etc. I completely understand it as I'm not exactly the most social person myself.
CrumpetGuvnor
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia302 Posts
April 23 2012 02:29 GMT
#57
the real message from that interview - lay off huk!
Glurkenspurk
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1915 Posts
April 23 2012 02:31 GMT
#58
On April 23 2012 08:34 helvete wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 08:11 ShatterZer0 wrote:
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


American and using the word "arse"? I call bs xDDD

I like how he puts down American fans and then notices he fucked up in the interview... then goes back and says it's because of cultural differences.

LOL JK

err.. what else would it be.. genetics? :D
People from the US are a LOT louder and "in your face" than swedes. It's just the way it is. In Sweden you don't talk to people you don't know, period. Doesn't matter if it's a celebrity or a junkie, you leave people the f alone.


Can you kidnap me and let me live in Sweden?
pique
Profile Joined August 2011
143 Posts
April 23 2012 02:33 GMT
#59
great interview. it's nice to see him speak more openly than he would in an english interview.
VoirDire
Profile Joined February 2009
Sweden1923 Posts
April 23 2012 02:34 GMT
#60
On April 23 2012 11:31 Odal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 08:34 helvete wrote:
On April 23 2012 08:11 ShatterZer0 wrote:
On April 23 2012 07:10 dnld12 wrote:
IM from USA and i agree with Naniwa. We're kind of arses sometimes. But i still support Nani :D


American and using the word "arse"? I call bs xDDD

I like how he puts down American fans and then notices he fucked up in the interview... then goes back and says it's because of cultural differences.

LOL JK

err.. what else would it be.. genetics? :D
People from the US are a LOT louder and "in your face" than swedes. It's just the way it is. In Sweden you don't talk to people you don't know, period. Doesn't matter if it's a celebrity or a junkie, you leave people the f alone.


Can you kidnap me and let me live in Sweden?

What are you? A goddamn pokemon? :D Just go here if you want.
FataLe
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand4495 Posts
April 23 2012 02:40 GMT
#61
Just cultural differences lol, I understand where NaNi is coming from. I don't really see how it's that hard to get.
hi. big fan.
VoirDire
Profile Joined February 2009
Sweden1923 Posts
April 23 2012 02:42 GMT
#62
He looks much more relaxed than in his english interviews. Bobhund is a good interviewer.

I think it's interesting that that a lot of players complain about the DH starcraft admins. Last DH summer naniwa threatened to kill one of them :D
Kira__
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2672 Posts
April 23 2012 03:33 GMT
#63
On April 23 2012 11:42 VoirDire wrote:
He looks much more relaxed than in his english interviews. Bobhund is a good interviewer.

I think it's interesting that that a lot of players complain about the DH starcraft admins. Last DH summer naniwa threatened to kill one of them :D


if you're going to make such serious accusations, atleast back it up with some proof/source
The truth is, Yagami-kun, I suspect that you may in fact be Kira.
VoirDire
Profile Joined February 2009
Sweden1923 Posts
April 23 2012 03:36 GMT
#64
On April 23 2012 12:33 Kira__ wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 23 2012 11:42 VoirDire wrote:
He looks much more relaxed than in his english interviews. Bobhund is a good interviewer.

I think it's interesting that that a lot of players complain about the DH starcraft admins. Last DH summer naniwa threatened to kill one of them :D


if you're going to make such serious accusations, atleast back it up with some proof/source

Quoting myself from another thread:

On April 10 2012 06:19 VoirDire wrote:
Some background information.

I believe Hellspawn is the SC2-admin at Dreamhack which SaSe was referring to. Hellspawn is also one of the editors of rakaka (the site that did the interview) and one of their most prolific bloggers. I think that's why SaSe chuckled

Hellspawn (and rakaka) isn't exactly universally liked by the swedish SC2-scene. Naniwa apparently threatened to kill Hellspawn last dreamhack.

Hellspawn used to post on TL whenever rakaka published an sc2-interview. I wonder why he didn't chose to promote this one :D

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/search.php?q=&t=c&f=-1&u=Hellspawnl&gb=date


http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=327807&currentpage=2#32
Man with a Plan
Profile Joined January 2012
United States401 Posts
April 23 2012 03:38 GMT
#65
Naniwa is always interesting. I hope he wins a major one soon.
Yo!
Kira__
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2672 Posts
April 23 2012 03:39 GMT
#66
can't believe he wasnt punished for that
The truth is, Yagami-kun, I suspect that you may in fact be Kira.
DYEAlabaster
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada1009 Posts
April 23 2012 04:58 GMT
#67
He is much more personable when he is speaking swedish. Wowee.
ilimor
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden47 Posts
April 23 2012 07:11 GMT
#68
On April 23 2012 07:45 Presidenten wrote:
Was a great interview, I guess NaNiwa might have some trouble expressing himself in english, coz he sounds a lot more reasonable, smart and thoughtful in swedish


This^ It's like a whole new person, he seems so much more comfortable
FSUmaru
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada61 Posts
April 23 2012 10:05 GMT
#69
Awesome interview! I love Nani's mindset "If I win, I win". Makes him seem like a real person. GL against MVP!!
"..but on Monday, we dick around!" : Day[9]
nepeta
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
1872 Posts
April 23 2012 10:21 GMT
#70
Nice interview, thanks for it and its translation

Was wondering why the Koreans didn't speak a word of English yesterday, but seeing how Nani endears people, simply by being able to speak more freely in his native tongue, the may very well have been right. Otherwise they'd have been curiosities like MC at the Home story cup, instead of focussing on their play and opinions.

What was up with the maps, with the admins? Redit articles rarely clarify anything, mostly just quips and shouts with very little wool
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SoundProof
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Sweden99 Posts
April 23 2012 10:27 GMT
#71
I believe they introduced some untested maps and some borderline ones. Which meant the veto became less effective.
"Jag är för stark helt enkelt"
Fusa
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada148 Posts
April 23 2012 11:16 GMT
#72
ty for the translation, he sorta looked (bad) at the start with some of the answers not caring about any of the non Swedish fans, but they were pretty biased questions.

aside from that I think his gaming mind is on par, anything to stay calm is a good thing.
Yaki
Profile Joined April 2011
France4234 Posts
April 23 2012 11:22 GMT
#73
nice itw thanks for the translation
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ROOTheognis
Profile Blog Joined January 2006
United States4482 Posts
April 23 2012 11:36 GMT
#74
agree with USA being fair weather fans 100% lol ><
If you avoid your weakness, it will remain your weakness. www.twitter.com/#!/rootheognis Follow me!
MrTortoise
Profile Joined January 2011
1388 Posts
April 23 2012 11:48 GMT
#75
On April 23 2012 12:39 Kira__ wrote:
can't believe he wasnt punished for that



because the words and the real intent are worlds apart?

I could happily kill every noob that takes things out of context and turns it into some kind of drama.


I threatened to punch a guy in the pub the other night because he was pissed, didn't know us and wouldnt leave us alone. Had no intent of doing it but it sent a clear message of 'look enough nonsense, we have said we arn't interested are short of time and are in an important conversation, leave us alone' which the words i used just prior clearly didnt have.

Was I out of line? Probably, was he out of line? definatley ... did it make him go away with minimal annoyance? absolutley.

Was he offended? Nope, he apologised later on and we had a chat.

Threats of violence don't have to carry intent, they can however make an emotive point.
Goibon
Profile Joined May 2010
New Zealand8185 Posts
April 23 2012 11:59 GMT
#76
I love Nani because he seems one of the more genuine characters out there. Less of the pandering bullshit and more of the here is how it is, and i'm going to tell you how it is.

Great interview thanks for translates!
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7mk
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Germany10157 Posts
April 23 2012 12:12 GMT
#77
interesting interview, thanks
beep boop
tomatriedes
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
New Zealand5356 Posts
April 23 2012 12:22 GMT
#78
Hey Naniwa, I'm an international and I've always been your fan win or lose! <3 FightING~!
HaXXspetten
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Sweden15718 Posts
April 23 2012 12:28 GMT
#79
Nice interview, gl in the Ro8

Swedish YT comments are so random btw lol
Lysanias
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands8351 Posts
April 23 2012 13:37 GMT
#80
Though i believe fair weather fans come from any nation, as you get more famous those will concure.

Intresting interview.
I am not a fan of Naniwa as a person but i am a big fan of Naniwa as a player, best of luck in the Ro8.
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