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Wildmoon
Profile Joined December 2011
Thailand4189 Posts
March 14 2014 18:53 GMT
#281
He makes sure that people won't welcome him back.
dUTtrOACh
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2339 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 18:54:16
March 14 2014 18:54 GMT
#282
On March 15 2014 03:51 boski055 wrote:
Lets be rational. We need more data to reach a conclusion there is a sound proof issue. Perhaps an opinion from not biased source aka other players. Nani wrote on twitter day before IEM that he doesnt play the game cause hes burned out. This means he was not properly prepared for the tournament and had no chance winning anything given all koreans play 12 hours a day everyday. He knew he had no chance winning any money in winner takes all tourny. In fact i think he knew very well he had no chance. Now, he has accused other tournaments of sound proof issues which were proven to be false. That throws this claim under the "to be proven box". Given the circumstances I don't believe him and I think he was just looking for a way out. All the fan boys need to take a step back and look at the bigger picture. That said, the Katowice Arena is really big and there are a lot of people there. There is a possibility that he heard yelling crowd when the LOL game ended on the stage close by. Who knows, we don't know as there is no conclusive evidence to support his claim not is anyone else complaining. Being highly critical and straight up bashing the whole IEM finals is quite stupid so hold your horses fan boys.


According to Kennigit's tweet, other players are laughing at him.
twitch.tv/duttroach
AsnSensation
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany24009 Posts
March 14 2014 18:55 GMT
#283
I feel like its always the poor polt that has to put up with this shitter xD, i think hes faced nani not gging or handhsaking several times now?
huller20
Profile Joined August 2010
United States112 Posts
March 14 2014 18:55 GMT
#284
They should fine him if possible. The game is bigger than any player, and he will soon be forgotten. Good riddance.
bootoo
Profile Joined May 2010
United States23 Posts
March 14 2014 18:55 GMT
#285
I liked Naniwa, i wanted him to be successful, i cheered him on and celebrated his victories

I work a normal job, i have no passion for it, like all the jobs i've had i do it because they hired me and pay me more than anyone else at the moment. Motivation is a constant struggle. When i've had issues in my personal life it has made motivation for my job almost non-existent. When everything is going well motivation is much easier. I get a kick from doing a good job, i get a kick from positive feedback, i get a kick from knowing my work mates appreciate me being there and helping make their day better

If you cant find the motivation to be excellent at something, especially something as awesome as starcraft - to feel the warm fuzzys of having tens of thousands of fans on your twitter, to feel the elation of the roar of the crowd happy to see you succeed...no matter the state of the game if you cant find motivation to be a pro-starcraft player i think its a safe assumption something else is going on behind the scenes

I think some compassion and understand is needed for the dude - i hope he can get his sh!t together and find a way to still pursue excellence in some form

still - just like idra, you dont play the game anymore you are dead to me, unfollowed, wishing Nani the best in the future
Life's too short to be a p***y mate
Kyir
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1047 Posts
March 14 2014 18:56 GMT
#286
And absolutely no one is surprised that he acts like a petulant child.
alukarD
Profile Joined July 2012
Mexico396 Posts
March 14 2014 18:57 GMT
#287
Get off his case guys. Its naniwa. Seriously surprised?
This is the same reason why so many hate him and so many love him.
Its easy to be and spectator and talk.
Good luck nani. Smile.
Die Trying
pms
Profile Joined April 2008
Poland611 Posts
March 14 2014 18:58 GMT
#288
On March 15 2014 03:43 Dismay wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 03:37 pms wrote:
On March 15 2014 03:32 Dismay wrote:
On March 15 2014 03:03 pms wrote:

I don't know what happened today or in the last month with Naniwa, but I'm definitively not going to jump on the same wagon as all the people who are so fast to judge Naniwa and to take away his spot from IEM and his contributions to SC2 competitions. What the heck? If the audience is so important then why they don't choose the players for the tournaments themselves? Guys, listen to yourself. Do you hear the ridiculousness?


How about you read the thread OP, then? Why are you even posting in the thread if you don't know what everyone is complaining about?


Freedom of speech?


You'll excuse me if I discard your opinion as uninformed then.


Man, you ask me a non-serious question, I answer the same
Darrkhan
Profile Joined February 2012
Finland1236 Posts
March 14 2014 18:59 GMT
#289
On March 15 2014 03:55 AsnSensation wrote:
I feel like its always the poor polt that has to put up with this shitter xD, i think hes faced nani not gging or handhsaking several times now?


Yeah that's right:D And he also played that infamous game against Idra (Idra left 200/200 vs 200/200)? Or was it TaeJa can't remember..
pms
Profile Joined April 2008
Poland611 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 19:00:27
March 14 2014 18:59 GMT
#290
On March 15 2014 03:48 Yorbon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 03:37 pms wrote:
On March 15 2014 03:32 Dismay wrote:
On March 15 2014 03:03 pms wrote:

I don't know what happened today or in the last month with Naniwa, but I'm definitively not going to jump on the same wagon as all the people who are so fast to judge Naniwa and to take away his spot from IEM and his contributions to SC2 competitions. What the heck? If the audience is so important then why they don't choose the players for the tournaments themselves? Guys, listen to yourself. Do you hear the ridiculousness?


How about you read the thread OP, then? Why are you even posting in the thread if you don't know what everyone is complaining about?


Freedom of speech?
Haha, really?


Ontopic: Just reading the op, this doesnt seem very positive for Naniwa. I can fully understand his frustration, thinking the cabin isnt soundproof, but i think there are two sides. Suppose the organization guy doesnt agree with him. Would you change the set up of both booths mid-series for a reason you don't agree with? I sure wouldn't. If Naniwa's right, which we don't know (or i dont at least), the organization should take responsibility, whatever consequences that may have. I don't think forfeiting like this is a solution to anything.


I don't think Naniwa cares, you know

SC2 is not his thing at the moment.
dsousa
Profile Joined October 2011
United States1363 Posts
March 14 2014 19:01 GMT
#291
Naniwa pulled a NASL and quit mid tournament.

SC2 fans are going to develop a complex over all this abandonment.
Master Blaster
Profile Joined November 2013
Bahamas23 Posts
March 14 2014 19:02 GMT
#292
So long naniwhine - crowned GM of BM. You will not be missed. Don't let the door hit you on the way out! And as for all you foolish fanboys, what say you now...? King of the North? No, I think Queen of the Unemployment line.

pms
Profile Joined April 2008
Poland611 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 19:03:26
March 14 2014 19:02 GMT
#293
On March 15 2014 04:01 dsousa wrote:
Naniwa pulled a NASL and quit mid tournament.

SC2 fans are going to develop a complex over all this abandonment.


Hahaha, it seems that they are already mid-way. I've seen some highly up-voted comments on reddit claiming that "Naniwa may not be mentally health, it may be serious, and we should feel compassion toward him"

Oh gosh... :D
Fleshcut
Profile Joined April 2011
Germany592 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 19:05:26
March 14 2014 19:03 GMT
#294
I truly think that even though Naniwa bitches quite often and seems to be a real dick somtimes, we shouldn't threat the only foreigner to perform well, like this. He is a bad loser but a good winner. Sadly we only see one side of the coin.
Naphal
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany2099 Posts
March 14 2014 19:03 GMT
#295
i really love the reaction of the crowd, naniwa should have vacated the spot a month ago and deserves every amount of spite that now goes his way, no doubt he managed to multiply it once again!
Swordsbeer
Profile Joined March 2011
United States53 Posts
March 14 2014 19:03 GMT
#296
Kinda told myself a few months back, watching him and his arrogant ways, he wouldn't last long.
pms
Profile Joined April 2008
Poland611 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 19:04:47
March 14 2014 19:04 GMT
#297
On March 15 2014 04:03 Fleshcut wrote:
I truly think that even though Naniwa bitches quite often and seems to be a real dick somtimes, we shouldn't threat the only foreigner to perform well like this. He is a bad loser but a good winner. Sadly we only see one side of the coin.


God bless people like Fleshcut and give others a bit more of rational thinking. Please?
Rustug
Profile Joined October 2010
1488 Posts
March 14 2014 19:05 GMT
#298
On March 15 2014 03:55 Aeromi wrote:


If Naniwa would have shown some effort he would have gotten the same treatment.
This crowd is fair and Naniwa is a pubescent, whiner.

That is the last thing I'll say about Naniwa's action at this tournament.
Curious that we spend more time congratulating people who have succeeded than encouraging people who have not. 파이팅! ᕦ(ò_óˇ)ᕤ"
Polygamy
Profile Joined January 2010
Austria1114 Posts
March 14 2014 19:05 GMT
#299
We need more Naniwas in Starcraft two, only thing keeping this interesting.
LamaMitHut
Profile Joined September 2010
Germany187 Posts
March 14 2014 19:06 GMT
#300
On March 15 2014 03:09 Zealously wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 03:03 pms wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:53 Zealously wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:46 pms wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:40 Dismay wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:39 pms wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:32 Ansinjunger wrote:
If it's true Naniwa said he took the spot to take advantage of the hotel, that's pretty dishonest. He's shown quite a bit of disregard for fans/his fans. I don't know why people are defending him. That's not to say he's unforgivable--that goes too far, but right now, he's wronged the audience and there's no point making excuses.


I don't understand people like you. You think that you deserve something, because of what exactly? Because you seat in the front of computer watching? Who are you?

Naniwa earned whatever he had. He wanted to win and only to win. There is only one God in tournaments like that. It's the competition. Naniwa was giving all to the competition. What the hell gave you???


He certainly gave his all today.


Your memory is one-day long or what?

Pathetic crybabies in the audience need to eat today, so they will trash whoever doesn't deliver them food. It's hilarious to see people hoarding like sheep.


From one fan to another, are you actually defending Naniwa's actions today (or the last week)?


He has rights to do whatever he likes and I'm laughing at everybody who thinks differently. That's because he earned what he had. You guys earned nothing.

I don't know what happened today or in the last month with Naniwa, but I'm definitively not going to jump on the same wagon as all the people who are so fast to judge Naniwa and to take away his spot from IEM and his contributions to SC2 competitions. What the heck? If the audience is so important then why they don't choose the players for the tournaments themselves? Guys, listen to yourself. Do you hear the ridiculousness?


I was a fan until last week because of the contributions you talk about. He's played stunningly awesome games against a wide array of top opponents and made me scream and shout and jump with glee, but I can't support the kind of unsportsmanlike bullshit Naniwa pulled today. That makes me really sad, but it's how I - and a lot of others - feel. Naniwa is not above criticism because he has done well in the past.


wtf... you never, never, NEVER were a fan of naniwa. every true fan knows, that naniwa does not give any stinking shit about "sportsmanship" or stuff like that.
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