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NaNiwa forfeits mid-series at IEM Katowice - Page 8

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MrVideo
Profile Joined June 2012
Ireland132 Posts
March 14 2014 17:33 GMT
#141
I think it's ironic to see people thinking that flinging insults and calling NaNi names makes them somehow more mature than him. It's a real shitty thing to do for sure, but it's not like he's gonna feel fine and dandy after this. Getting booed off the stage, losing his motivation, he's probably been feeling pretty shitty as of late.

Although I still would have preferred him to play the series out, even if he would have (and boy would he have) lost 0-3.
Sabu113
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States11078 Posts
March 14 2014 17:33 GMT
#142
Unfortunate as a fan. Giving us a send off would have been considerate.
Biomine is a drunken chick who is on industrial strength amphetamines and would just grab your dick and jerk it as hard and violently as she could while screaming 'OMG FUCK ME', because she saw it in a Sasha Grey video ...-Wombat_Ni
ThePlagueJG
Profile Joined May 2013
Sweden1010 Posts
March 14 2014 17:33 GMT
#143
I dont like it and I wish he could have just played the damn games.
ThorZaIN | NaNiwa | SaSe | PartinG | sOs | Jaedong | sOs restored passion!
Skynx
Profile Blog Joined January 2013
Turkey7150 Posts
March 14 2014 17:34 GMT
#144
Goodbye Nani, please don't come back. Gz on wasting your potential.
"When seagulls follow the troller, it is because they think sardines will be thrown into the sea. Thank you very much" - King Cantona | STX 4 eva
RaClaw
Profile Joined January 2012
Turkey114 Posts
March 14 2014 17:34 GMT
#145
Naniwa still better than some sc2 pros if you compare as attitudes like Nerchio, Firecake,Miniraser and etc. He must be stand on scene and he must just take a break.
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3691 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:38:32
March 14 2014 17:35 GMT
#146
On March 15 2014 02:29 LibertyRises wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:21 Lorch wrote:
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.


What? My opinion of soccer/football is just extremely low. And what does your > mean? Do we have a rating of people now or some shit? You sound mad that I don't appreciate someones achievement in a field that I would like to see removed. I find it quiet interesting how you associate monkeys with Africans, now THAT does seem kinda racist to me, however I was rather referring to the "incredible" amount of intelligence required in soccer.
And don't tell people to use their brain when you write like a 12-year-old.
Spaylz
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Japan1743 Posts
March 14 2014 17:38 GMT
#147
NaNiwa keeping the scene lively, as ever. Events like this are actually what makes people stir sometimes - the players who just don't obey the rules and do as they please, well, they attract people.

Still though, it is a waste of money. I would assume he had a hotel room and expanses paid, so on that aspect, it is rather low.
I like words.
NorthernAetas
Profile Joined February 2013
United States11 Posts
March 14 2014 17:38 GMT
#148
I can't say I've ever been a real Naniwa fan, but everything about that 'series' made me sad. Between the childish excuses/forfeit and crowd booing, it's a shame he couldn't manage a more graceful exit on his birthday no less.

It should probably also be mentioned that Naniwa is the only person to complain about soundproofing:
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"I asked the LoL producers if they have a soundproof issue with a 6x bigger crowd: 'No'. No complaints from other SC2 players"



Redox
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany24794 Posts
March 14 2014 17:38 GMT
#149
No class, but what is new there?
Off-season = best season
PromisesPlays
Profile Joined October 2013
United States15 Posts
March 14 2014 17:38 GMT
#150
Never really like Naniwa, he always came across as a holier than thou spoiled brat. Hope his retirement is permanent.
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Dingodile
Profile Joined December 2011
4139 Posts
March 14 2014 17:38 GMT
#151
On March 15 2014 02:34 Skynx wrote:
Goodbye Nani, please don't come back. Gz on wasting your potential.

If you dont like what you are doing (even you have potential), then there is no reason to continue.
Grubby | ToD | Moon | Lyn | Sky
pms
Profile Joined April 2008
Poland611 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:41:05
March 14 2014 17:39 GMT
#152
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 your 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???
Serek
Profile Joined May 2011
United Kingdom459 Posts
March 14 2014 17:39 GMT
#153
He's always been such a diva. Good riddance.
Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28524 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:42:05
March 14 2014 17:39 GMT
#154
The only logic I can make of his behavior is that he didn't want to play but his team/ sponsor only agreed to him taking his break that he at least would play at this IEM. Why would anyone otherwise go to a tournament with that bad of a mindset?
Oh well, Naniwhatever..
I Protoss winner, could it be?
Dismay
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States1180 Posts
March 14 2014 17:40 GMT
#155
On March 15 2014 02:39 pms wrote:
Show nested quote +
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.
In every age, in every place, the deeds of men remain the same.
Kabras
Profile Joined June 2011
Romania3508 Posts
March 14 2014 17:41 GMT
#156
On March 15 2014 02:35 Lorch wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:29 LibertyRises wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:21 Lorch wrote:
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.


What? My opinion of soccer/football is just extremely low. And what does your > mean? Do we have a rating of people now or some shit? You sound mad that I don't appreciate someones achievement in a field that I would like to see removed. I find it quiet interesting how you associate monkeys with Africans, now THAT does seem kinda racist to me, however I was rather referring to the "incredible" amount of intelligence required in soccer.
And don't tell people to use their brain when you write like a 12-year-old.

Calling Zidane a "monkey running after a ball" is pretty damn stupid, regardless of your opinion about football.
"So playing SF in pubs, everyone remember that a very important point is that when using a carry hero like this you must be very selfish. Because working with team mates is a very dangerous thing" - 2009
trada
Profile Joined August 2012
Germany347 Posts
March 14 2014 17:43 GMT
#157
well, this whole thing does get more attention than nani losing 0-3 in 20 minutes and behaving like a gentleman.
~
Nekemancer
Profile Joined September 2010
United States73 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:43:31
March 14 2014 17:43 GMT
#158
I was a fan of Naniwa, and figured this would probably be his last major match for a long time/ever, so I was daydreaming of a really great way for Nani to bow out of the scene. Play as hard as he could, try his best, and probably lose 0-3. After losing, he goes over to Polt, shakes his hand and gives him a cheer as he leaves the booth. It would've been a terrific ending to his time in SC2, and could even turn his anti-fans into at least neutral. Leave him remembered as a skilled if controversial player. It's obviously just a dream and totally out of character, but how cool would it have been for that to be his exit?

Instead, we got that.

I was a fan of Naniwa.
Pretend this quote is meaningful or humorous.
Lorch
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany3691 Posts
March 14 2014 17:43 GMT
#159
On March 15 2014 02:41 Kabras wrote:
Show nested quote +
On March 15 2014 02:35 Lorch wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:29 LibertyRises wrote:
On March 15 2014 02:21 Lorch wrote:
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.


What? My opinion of soccer/football is just extremely low. And what does your > mean? Do we have a rating of people now or some shit? You sound mad that I don't appreciate someones achievement in a field that I would like to see removed. I find it quiet interesting how you associate monkeys with Africans, now THAT does seem kinda racist to me, however I was rather referring to the "incredible" amount of intelligence required in soccer.
And don't tell people to use their brain when you write like a 12-year-old.

Calling Zidane a "monkey running after a ball" is pretty damn stupid, regardless of your opinion about football.


Oh don't worry I don't care whether it's this "Zidane" guy (whoever he is) or any other football player, they are all the same to me
Whatson
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United States5357 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-03-14 17:44:08
March 14 2014 17:43 GMT
#160
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.



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