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NaNiwa forfeits mid-series at IEM Katowice - Page 7

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Pegas
Profile Joined April 2012
Romania211 Posts
March 14 2014 17:17 GMT
#121
Is a shame, for the past 2 years Naniwa was the best European tallent and skill.

That beeing said the guy that made it into GSL and made DH final and had great results (who practiced like a mad man and sacrificed his confort zone to go to KR for training) apparently hasn`t entered the year 2014.

The only thing I saw in Katowice today was Naniwah - someone who belives the other competing players don`t play in the same booths as he does, a guy who only came this weekend as a visitor who never had the will to win, a tourist.

PS : I hope he doesn`t quit and he remembers how he was 2 years ago.
As a rule, men worry more about what they can't see than about what they can
ManiacUA
Profile Joined August 2013
Ukraine29 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:19:37
March 14 2014 17:18 GMT
#122
poor NaNiwa's fans, they were so disrespected by him. Good player but seriously lacking in personality perspective. Hope he never comes back, he delivered so many negative emotions to the community.
messioso
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark635 Posts
March 14 2014 17:20 GMT
#123
There was no "argument". We discussed the issues, the options, and he chose to forfeit.
Former ESL League Operations. I ran IEM/WCS for like 3 years or something. I did map vetos on a tablet. That guy.
Daralii
Profile Joined March 2010
United States16991 Posts
March 14 2014 17:20 GMT
#124
On March 15 2014 02:14 Gr33d wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:12 Daralii wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:09 Headnoob wrote:
Pretty pathetic that soundproofing isn't something that's been addressed in years.


There is no soundproofing issue. NaNi's trying to stir shit up on his way out, nothing more.


With ESL history of not-so-perfect tournament conditions I would not rule out a sound issue. It would not be the first time players can hear the crowd / casters, especially if it gets realy loud.

Kennigit checked with the LoL guys(with 6x the crowd), no issue. He checked with the other SC2 players, no issue. There was nothing Polt did implying he had been tipped off.
Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth!
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3689 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:21:25
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#125
On March 15 2014 02:07 Lylat wrote:
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On March 15 2014 01:54 JustPassingBy wrote:
Wow, this reminds me of Zidane during the world cup...

Pls don't insult our legend by comparing him to Naniwa :p


I don't think you can insult a monkey running after a ball by comparing him to someone who actually has to use his brain...

Naniwa continues to be Naniwa, and I highly doubt IEM will be his last competition. I give him half a year in a real job and he'll realize that playing vs swarm host is not the worst job you could have.
Spectralx
Profile Joined November 2010
United States198 Posts
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#126
Love you Naniwa, How you feel better! TL needs to be more supportive of the mind, it is important to realize this is not rash behavior, Gl buddy.
Spectral - Paralyzed Quadriplegic Gamer
dUTtrOACh
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada2339 Posts
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#127
Good riddance. It's always antics with this guy. Shit attitude for any competitor. SC2 is better off without him, so indefinite might as well mean infinite.
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Scholes
Profile Joined December 2012
Venezuela312 Posts
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#128
The sc2 scene will really miss nani and idra. Players like them are always an important act of every single sports scene.
seoul_kiM
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States545 Posts
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#129
That little prick bitch is going to go no where in life with all the complaining and quitting. There's a reason why they put the word "professional" in front of the word gamer. If pro-athletes just left the field and whined like a baby when calls didn't go there way, we wouldn't have professional sports. They get back up and play through the hardships and do their best. Naniwa has the level of maturity of a 5th grader during field day at school. Skill isn't everything, even though he was never the best in the world during his career. I'm glad his pathetic career of crying and whining is over and I hope he fails at everything he does in life with that attitude he has that everything needs to be catered for his own liking.

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Dangermousecatdog
Profile Joined December 2010
United Kingdom7084 Posts
March 14 2014 17:21 GMT
#130
The sense of entitlement in this thread. Naniwa doesn't exist to entertain you. But here some of you are, insulting him by calling him a kid, yet actin as if you had the moral high ground.
Malinor
Profile Joined November 2008
Germany4732 Posts
March 14 2014 17:23 GMT
#131
It is Fun watching Kids grow up. But some simply won't, no matter how many chances they get.
"Withstand. Suffer. Live as you must now live. There will, one day, be answer to this." ||| "A life, Jimmy, you know what that is? It's the shit that happens while you're waiting for moments that never come."
hariooo
Profile Joined October 2013
Canada2830 Posts
March 14 2014 17:25 GMT
#132
If HasuObs wants a spot at a world's finals he can earn it. Surprise surprise the only foreigner at Blizzcon and IEM has been Naniwa.

At the end of the day Naniwa the player that the foreign scene deserves, if not the one it needs.
Silvanel
Profile Blog Joined March 2003
Poland4736 Posts
March 14 2014 17:26 GMT
#133
Good riddince Naniwa. I wont miss You.
Pathetic Greta hater.
nkr
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Sweden5451 Posts
March 14 2014 17:27 GMT
#134
On March 15 2014 02:21 Dangermousecatdog wrote:
The sense of entitlement in this thread. Naniwa doesn't exist to entertain you. But here some of you are, insulting him by calling him a kid, yet actin as if you had the moral high ground.


athletes are entertainers by profession

Still doesn't mean you should insult people. He made an ass of himself, boo him off the stage and be done with it.
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monsta
Profile Joined November 2012
172 Posts
March 14 2014 17:28 GMT
#135
i dont like this at all by Naniwa .. he expects fair play and respect between the players but he himself is just flaming and hating in the scene.. i never liked him and this is the way i wanted to see his retirement.. he just deserves this
LibertyRises
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
United States175 Posts
March 14 2014 17:29 GMT
#136
On March 15 2014 02:21 Lorch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:07 Lylat wrote:
On March 15 2014 01:54 JustPassingBy wrote:
Wow, this reminds me of Zidane during the world cup...

Pls don't insult our legend by comparing him to Naniwa :p


I don't think you can insult a monkey running after a ball by comparing him to someone who actually has to use his brain...

Naniwa continues to be Naniwa, and I highly doubt IEM will be his last competition. I give him half a year in a real job and he'll realize that playing vs swarm host is not the worst job you could have.


LOL. You cant be serious? Unless your racist against his African origins or something I cannot for the life of me see how you logically come to this conclusion? Perhaps try using your brain yourself? Yes... no... maybe? LOL.

You heard it here first folks... Naniwa > Zidane. THE WORLD IS IN TROUBLE.
Polt: Nani... why such a bitch?
GoodRiot
Profile Joined September 2011
United States75 Posts
March 14 2014 17:31 GMT
#137
Just wow. Great way to end your career...
Ansinjunger
Profile Joined November 2010
United States2451 Posts
March 14 2014 17:32 GMT
#138
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.
Zaqwe
Profile Joined March 2012
591 Posts
March 14 2014 17:33 GMT
#139
On March 15 2014 02:20 Daralii wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:14 Gr33d wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:12 Daralii wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:09 Headnoob wrote:
Pretty pathetic that soundproofing isn't something that's been addressed in years.


There is no soundproofing issue. NaNi's trying to stir shit up on his way out, nothing more.


With ESL history of not-so-perfect tournament conditions I would not rule out a sound issue. It would not be the first time players can hear the crowd / casters, especially if it gets realy loud.

Kennigit checked with the LoL guys(with 6x the crowd), no issue. He checked with the other SC2 players, no issue. There was nothing Polt did implying he had been tipped off.

Naniwa was in the booth, Kennigit wasn't. I think it would be silly not to believe Naniwa.

I don't think the soundproofing issue caused his loss. He is probably drawing a connection over unconnected events. However I am certain there is a soundproofing issue.
Geo.Rion
Profile Blog Joined October 2008
7377 Posts
March 14 2014 17:33 GMT
#140
Naniwa is a joke, has been since forever, people kept making excuses for him and forgiving him, even glorifying his childish behavior as the untameable spirit of a champion who only wants to win.

Im not into sc2 anymore, but im still glad that the scene is finally rid of him (most likely)
"Protoss is a joke" Liquid`Jinro Okt.1. 2011
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