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NaNiwa to take an indefinite break from StarCraft

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TL.net ESPORTS
Profile Joined July 2011
4 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-12 19:14:12
March 12 2014 19:13 GMT
#1
Through a series of posts in his TeamLiquid fanclub thread, Swedish player (P)NaNiwa has revealed that he will be taking an indefinite break from StarCraft 2. He cited a lack of enjoyment of the game as a reason. Though NaNiwa did not rule out a return, he did not confirm one either.

At present, NaNiwa is still set to compete in the upcoming IEM World Championship tournament, which he qualified for with a second place finish at last year's IEM New York.

On March 13 2014 02:43 Naniwa wrote:
Sorry, isnt me. i havent played a single ladder game the last month and a bit more


On March 13 2014 02:52 Naniwa wrote:
Sorry, pretty sure i will be . but after that you wont have to worry since i probably wont play any more.


On March 13 2014 03:28 Naniwa wrote:
my team gave me a great contract, its not about money for those who wonder. i am taking a break untill i get motivation back but if that doesnt happen then ofcourse i wont continue. i just dont like the game anymore and i feel like blizzard will take a super long time to fix it. i am tired of complaining about it so instead i just choose this instead

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Billinator
Profile Joined July 2012
United States86 Posts
March 12 2014 19:15 GMT
#2
Wow! hope he dosen't retire
MKP, Select, DeMusliM
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 12 2014 19:16 GMT
#3
Bad for the scene as a whole. Wish he stuck with it but all the best to him I guess.
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Meki
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands97 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-12 21:41:34
March 12 2014 19:16 GMT
#4
" i just dont like the game anymore and i feel like blizzard will take a super long time to fix it."

With this he means Terran being imba vs Protoss?

***Edit: i don't say Terran is imba vs Protoss... ***
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MavivaM
Profile Joined November 2011
1535 Posts
March 12 2014 19:16 GMT
#5
Fasten your seatbelts, guys
Your Opinion has been counted. Only 3 more Opinions needed for a reddit thread.
Maegi
Profile Joined January 2013
Finland174 Posts
March 12 2014 19:17 GMT
#6
:'( Naniwa was the main reason why I watch starcraft
NaNiwa <3
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 12 2014 19:17 GMT
#7
On March 13 2014 04:16 Meki wrote:
" i just dont like the game anymore and i feel like blizzard will take a super long time to fix it."

With this he means Terran being imba vs Protoss?

Think he means Swarm hosts.

But nice subtle balance whine.
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ssxsilver
Profile Joined June 2007
United States4409 Posts
March 12 2014 19:17 GMT
#8
On March 13 2014 04:16 Meki wrote:
" i just dont like the game anymore and i feel like blizzard will take a super long time to fix it."

With this he means Terran being imba vs Protoss?

I believe he's talking about Swarm Host. Naniwa's always been very vocal about his distaste of the unit.
insitelol
Profile Joined August 2012
845 Posts
March 12 2014 19:19 GMT
#9
Nani...
Less is more.
KTP_TV
Profile Joined October 2013
France42 Posts
March 12 2014 19:19 GMT
#10
On March 13 2014 04:17 ssxsilver wrote:
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On March 13 2014 04:16 Meki wrote:
" i just dont like the game anymore and i feel like blizzard will take a super long time to fix it."

With this he means Terran being imba vs Protoss?

I believe he's talking about Swarm Host. Naniwa's always been very vocal about his distaste of the unit.


Yeah, can't blame him for this one though.
Deleted User 173346
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
16169 Posts
March 12 2014 19:20 GMT
#11
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Anomek
Profile Joined November 2010
Poland152 Posts
March 12 2014 19:20 GMT
#12
There go the foreigner hope

I'm supper sad about it, but on the other hand it's better to choose this way then slowly burn out like other foreigner stars.

I just hope that Nani coming to Katowice with no stress to perform good will allow him do actually do good.
Go Nani!
Slardar
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada7595 Posts
March 12 2014 19:21 GMT
#13
I wonder what he's playing now in his spare time? MOBOS, shooters, MMORPGS, or other?
vult
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States9400 Posts
March 12 2014 19:22 GMT
#14
Pretty unprofessional way to announce a break but sad nonetheless.
I used to play random, but for you I play very specifically.
MtlGuitarist97
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1539 Posts
March 12 2014 19:22 GMT
#15


My favorite Swedish player after ThorZaIN stopped competing and Jinro retired. Hope to see NaNi come back but it sounds like he's just not happy with SC2.
Yemaka
Profile Joined May 2012
Denmark44 Posts
March 12 2014 19:22 GMT
#16
I really hope the polish people give him a warm farewell then!
He was the only player I really did considere myself a fan of.
and the only player who could leave me on the edge of my chair screming at my computer.

Hope he comes back sc2 won't be the same without him..
"If Kim david nerf toss I kill murder him" Mc.
_SpiRaL_
Profile Joined December 2012
Afghanistan1636 Posts
March 12 2014 19:23 GMT
#17
Wonder what he's going to do in the interim. Doubt he ever gets his motivation back.
Red and yellow are all I see
MrMedic
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada452 Posts
March 12 2014 19:23 GMT
#18
Not surprising, but I would bet money that he will come back.
DinosaurJones
Profile Joined February 2012
United States1000 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-12 19:47:25
March 12 2014 19:25 GMT
#19
He's a good player, but I'm not that upset about it. It's his choice, he can do what he wants.

In terms of foreign hope... well, Bunny and TLO are doing great right now. Snute too! And there are always a host of other decent foreigners who can step their game up when needed... Grubby, Suppy, CatZ, Xeno, Dayshi...

We will survive! And all the best to Nani!

EDIT: Scarlett belongs on that list, I didn't have her on there because I thought she was stepping back from competitive play.
Storm-Giant
Profile Joined March 2012
Spain416 Posts
March 12 2014 19:25 GMT
#20
Nani
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