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NaNiwa to take an indefinite break from StarCraft - Page 8

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c0ldfusion
Profile Joined October 2010
United States8293 Posts
March 12 2014 20:20 GMT
#141
Ugh.. sounds like the design of the game claims another victim.
Ctone23
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
United States1839 Posts
March 12 2014 20:20 GMT
#142
On March 13 2014 05:07 ElMeanYo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:00 Zealously wrote:
On March 13 2014 04:56 ElMeanYo wrote:
I can't stand this guy. He's being paid good money to play a freaking game and bring eyeballs to his teams sponsors.

If I suddenly one day told my boss I i wasn't working anymore until 'i got my motivation back', not only would I not have a job the next day, but my professional reputation would be on thin ice.

Naniwa get your lazy ass out there and back to work.


Congratulations on not understanding how sports work.


I understand perfectly how sports contracts work. I can't abide these spoiled brats who sign for millions and coast along with minimal effort. Even if injured a player should NOT be paid IMO, all the more motivation for them to rehab and get back in shape.

But Nani doesn't have an injury excuse. He's just raking in his teams money. No streaming, likely to get bounced in first round of IEM. I'm sure his team feels as though they've gotten their moneys worth. /sarcasm



Spoiled brat? Wow. He has been the top foreigner for a long time, and has shown a lot of dedication. Just because he is taking a break doesn't undo all the hard work he has done.

Also, saying an injured player shouldn't get paid is completely asinine. People have to pay bills, dude.
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
March 12 2014 20:21 GMT
#143
On March 13 2014 05:20 4ZakeN87 wrote:
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On March 13 2014 05:15 trada wrote:
I wonder what he is doing instead of SC2 then. Is he just chillin for now or does he play any other games? go to school maybe like thorzain?


Interesting question... hearing him talk about his early gaming career does put a question mark around what grades he has. As far as I understood he more or less dropped everything to pursue gaming.


Fortunately for us Swedes, the doors don't really close even if you don't attend high school. I imagine if Naniwa wants to, he'll be more than capable of getting an education.
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Soda-88
Profile Joined April 2012
Croatia476 Posts
March 12 2014 20:23 GMT
#144
Sad day
SC2Toastie
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
Netherlands5725 Posts
March 12 2014 20:23 GMT
#145
On March 13 2014 05:19 TotalBiscuit wrote:
I love how people think that Naniwa gets paid a lot

SC2 community has a rampant lack of understanding of what money goes where in this scene.

Some people do, yes.

On the other hand, we don't have any numbers to work with because nobody releases such information. How "big" is esports actually?
Mura Ma Man, Dark Da Dude, Super Shot Sos!
sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18443 Posts
March 12 2014 20:23 GMT
#146
On March 13 2014 05:19 TotalBiscuit wrote:
I love how people think that Naniwa gets paid a lot

SC2 community has a rampant lack of understanding of what money goes where in this scene.


I love how no one tells the community how much people get paid.
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13977 Posts
March 12 2014 20:23 GMT
#147
And thus ended the enduring legacy of the Starcraft Swedes
(i know sjow exists but hes as useful as bbyong)
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jarod
Profile Joined September 2010
Romania766 Posts
March 12 2014 20:24 GMT
#148
nonono.... nani don`t do this.. you are were the salt and pepper of last years sc2, come back and win something.. that will get you motivated.
Maru | Life | herO
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13977 Posts
March 12 2014 20:24 GMT
#149
On March 13 2014 05:21 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:20 4ZakeN87 wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:15 trada wrote:
I wonder what he is doing instead of SC2 then. Is he just chillin for now or does he play any other games? go to school maybe like thorzain?


Interesting question... hearing him talk about his early gaming career does put a question mark around what grades he has. As far as I understood he more or less dropped everything to pursue gaming.


Fortunately for us Swedes, the doors don't really close even if you don't attend high school. I imagine if Naniwa wants to, he'll be more than capable of getting an education.

Your a swede?!
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 12 2014 20:24 GMT
#150
On March 13 2014 05:23 Cricketer12 wrote:
And thus ended the enduring legacy of the Starcraft Swedes
(i know sjow exists but hes as useful as bbyong)

Hey Bbyong new FPL stud.
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Wuster
Profile Joined May 2011
1974 Posts
March 12 2014 20:25 GMT
#151
On March 13 2014 05:00 Zealously wrote:
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On March 13 2014 04:56 ElMeanYo wrote:
I can't stand this guy. He's being paid good money to play a freaking game and bring eyeballs to his teams sponsors.

If I suddenly one day told my boss I i wasn't working anymore until 'i got my motivation back', not only would I not have a job the next day, but my professional reputation would be on thin ice.

Naniwa get your lazy ass out there and back to work.


Congratulations on not understanding how sports work.


Well, even in the sports world, players just taking time off for non-injury reasons are generally not accepted. Lamar Odom's weird stint with the Dallas Mavericks being a prime example with people trashing him left and right. To a lesser extend Royce White's conflicts over his mental issues weren't accepted either.

Oh, I remember the flareup over Barry Sanders retiring too. He was still under contract and still a great player with no injury concerns. People just couldn't accept that being on a crappy team just wore on him so much that he'd rather quit than stay with the Lions lol.

Then again, if Naniwa's not even on a team at the moment (I'm not up to date), then he's free to not join a team and not play. That's pretty common in the sports world (bunch of players never even bother announcing a retirement when they can't find a new team).
Cricketer12
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
United States13977 Posts
March 12 2014 20:25 GMT
#152
On March 13 2014 05:24 Darkhorse wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:23 Cricketer12 wrote:
And thus ended the enduring legacy of the Starcraft Swedes
(i know sjow exists but hes as useful as bbyong)

Hey Bbyong new FPL stud.

...its a joke...have you not read the the recap/prediction pages for the GSL?
Kaina + Drones Linkcro Summon Cupsie Yummy Way
ThePlagueJG
Profile Joined May 2013
Sweden1010 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-12 20:25:36
March 12 2014 20:25 GMT
#153
On March 13 2014 05:21 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:20 4ZakeN87 wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:15 trada wrote:
I wonder what he is doing instead of SC2 then. Is he just chillin for now or does he play any other games? go to school maybe like thorzain?


Interesting question... hearing him talk about his early gaming career does put a question mark around what grades he has. As far as I understood he more or less dropped everything to pursue gaming.


Fortunately for us Swedes, the doors don't really close even if you don't attend high school. I imagine if Naniwa wants to, he'll be more than capable of getting an education.


As far as I know NaNiwa have finished high school(Gymnasiet)
ThorZaIN | NaNiwa | SaSe | PartinG | sOs | Jaedong | sOs restored passion!
Darkhorse
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States23455 Posts
March 12 2014 20:25 GMT
#154
On March 13 2014 05:23 sharkie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:19 TotalBiscuit wrote:
I love how people think that Naniwa gets paid a lot

SC2 community has a rampant lack of understanding of what money goes where in this scene.


I love how no one tells the community how much people get paid.

It's an interesting argument for transparency in that area. Those kinds of things are easily viewable for traditional sports but of course esports is different.
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Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
March 12 2014 20:26 GMT
#155
On March 13 2014 05:24 Cricketer12 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:21 Zealously wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:20 4ZakeN87 wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:15 trada wrote:
I wonder what he is doing instead of SC2 then. Is he just chillin for now or does he play any other games? go to school maybe like thorzain?


Interesting question... hearing him talk about his early gaming career does put a question mark around what grades he has. As far as I understood he more or less dropped everything to pursue gaming.


Fortunately for us Swedes, the doors don't really close even if you don't attend high school. I imagine if Naniwa wants to, he'll be more than capable of getting an education.

Your a swede?!


Indeed!
AdministratorBreak the chains
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 12 2014 20:26 GMT
#156
On March 13 2014 05:07 ElMeanYo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:00 Zealously wrote:
On March 13 2014 04:56 ElMeanYo wrote:
I can't stand this guy. He's being paid good money to play a freaking game and bring eyeballs to his teams sponsors.

If I suddenly one day told my boss I i wasn't working anymore until 'i got my motivation back', not only would I not have a job the next day, but my professional reputation would be on thin ice.

Naniwa get your lazy ass out there and back to work.


Congratulations on not understanding how sports work.


I understand perfectly how sports contracts work. I can't abide these spoiled brats who sign for millions and coast along with minimal effort. Even if injured a player should NOT be paid IMO, all the more motivation for them to rehab and get back in shape.

But Nani doesn't have an injury excuse. He's just raking in his teams money. No streaming, likely to get bounced in first round of IEM. I'm sure his team feels as though they've gotten their moneys worth. /sarcasm

Wow what an asshole. People who are injured while at work, aka, whole playing sports, should get paid. Anything less is not ok. Do you think people will play harder if they know if they get injured they won't get a dime? Why would they risk that?

You might want to think a little more before you type stuff like that.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
March 12 2014 20:26 GMT
#157
On March 13 2014 05:25 ThePlagueJG wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:21 Zealously wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:20 4ZakeN87 wrote:
On March 13 2014 05:15 trada wrote:
I wonder what he is doing instead of SC2 then. Is he just chillin for now or does he play any other games? go to school maybe like thorzain?


Interesting question... hearing him talk about his early gaming career does put a question mark around what grades he has. As far as I understood he more or less dropped everything to pursue gaming.


Fortunately for us Swedes, the doors don't really close even if you don't attend high school. I imagine if Naniwa wants to, he'll be more than capable of getting an education.


As far as I know NaNiwa have finished high school(Gymnasiet)


I think so as well, I was just illustrating how practical the Swedish educational system is for people who dropped out of school or didn't perform too well.
AdministratorBreak the chains
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
March 12 2014 20:27 GMT
#158
On March 13 2014 05:23 sharkie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 13 2014 05:19 TotalBiscuit wrote:
I love how people think that Naniwa gets paid a lot

SC2 community has a rampant lack of understanding of what money goes where in this scene.


I love how no one tells the community how much people get paid.

The most valid of counter arguments.
I have the Honor to be your Obedient Servant, P.6
TL+ Member
oo_Wonderful_oo
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
The land of freedom23126 Posts
March 12 2014 20:32 GMT
#159
On March 13 2014 05:13 lantz wrote:
just sell yourself out and be a streamer.


you will get many views because you are a top foreigner.. and you may enjoy interacting with viewers and gain a passion for the game again


He was never playing for money or trying to showcase how good is he.
He only wanted to be the best and show his fans what they deserve. And when he failed, he was coming back stronger.

And imagine this session of streaming if he gets to play 5 hours of swarm host turtling?
Hell, i bet, he will leave the game instead of wasting time of viewers and himself. And that's worst feeling in game, when you know how to deal with it, but you just don't want to.
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khmerrouge
Profile Joined February 2012
Slovenia15 Posts
March 12 2014 20:34 GMT
#160
could it be that he is just doing a sneaky maneuver to make everyone think he suks, then he shows his true mad skills because he's been practising like crazy for the last month or so? i mean, he is a poker player, isnt he?
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