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NaNiwa vs The World: The Icon and the Pariah - Page 12

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Penev
Profile Joined October 2012
28536 Posts
January 18 2015 11:12 GMT
#221
On January 18 2015 20:03 boxerfred wrote:
10% of his attitude in here and he'd be permed.

Just when you think you're out; You yourself pulls you back in!
I Protoss winner, could it be?
Ve5pa
Profile Joined December 2014
United Kingdom252 Posts
January 18 2015 11:16 GMT
#222
I hope we get a Naniwa vs everyone who hates him tournament where we have post match interviews with all parties involved. It would be epic!

Get on it Basetrade TV.

Good luck to Nani, let's hope he stays respectful and well mannered, same with all those that play against him. Oh well.....
Noonius
Profile Joined April 2012
Estonia17413 Posts
January 18 2015 11:16 GMT
#223
Polt is amused by the return and is looking forward playing him and winning the series after game one, yet again. Thumbs down

Terran forever | Maru hater forever
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
January 18 2015 11:16 GMT
#224
got a theory why ppl hates Nani

simply, cause he's talented and able to show high results, the highest in Europe I would say.

a person that our scene needs, the evil genius, but I like it :D he's a very special guy, u don't have to bash him, simply enjoy him playing
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
Luolis
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Finland7201 Posts
January 18 2015 11:17 GMT
#225
On January 18 2015 20:16 cSc.Dav1oN wrote:
got a theory why ppl hates Nani

simply, cause he's talented and able to show high results, the highest in Europe I would say.

a person that our scene needs, the evil genius, but I like it :D he's a very special guy, u don't have to bash him, simply enjoy him playing

lol people hate him because hes a dick
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SuperHofmann
Profile Joined September 2013
Italy1741 Posts
January 18 2015 11:18 GMT
#226
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.
Vasacast always in my <3
neptunusfisk
Profile Blog Joined July 2012
2286 Posts
January 18 2015 11:19 GMT
#227
I really really really hope blizzard does not do any weak stuff like DQing him for trashing bad players on twitter

I want naniwa to beat all lame foreign pros in casual fashion and then cause some controversy so that other hardworking foreigners can once again look at him and see what they're lacking: skill and carisma
maru G5L pls
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-18 11:23:04
January 18 2015 11:21 GMT
#228
On January 18 2015 19:38 terrancake wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 19:30 FrostedMiniWheats wrote:
On January 18 2015 19:03 pichoo wrote:
Regardless I'd say Naniwa is the most successful foreigner against Korean, especially when the scene has been very saturated with Koreans. He's the only one who's able to stand toe to toe with many Koreans even as Kespa players entered the scene, beating Dear (during his peak), Innovation, Hyun, Jaedong, San, Duckduck, and also reaching multiple finals against Leenock and life.

Most foreigners can only dream what he has achieved. IMO he did better than Stephano in this regard.


aligulac appears to be down but something tells me Stephano is way ahead in that regard.

Naniwa's only real advantage over him and most foreigners is that he was successful against Koreans in the gsl. Back to back ro8s in 2012 (when the competition had really ramped up) is quite a feat but still I'd firmly rank Stephano ahead of him as the undisputed #1 foreigner. After his big IPL3 win Stephano began to win so much against Koreans it almost stopped being noteworthy. He really felt indistinguishable from the average Korean zerg.

Hell, even in Stephano's nadir, he was still the only foreigner to ever make a WCS final during the Korean invasion of 2013-2014.



Zerg achievements during the Brood Lord / Infestor era doesn't count as achievements. There were plenty of foreigner zergs taking games and series of Koreans back then.


Stephano was doing good way before BL/Infestor showed up. I don't think it's a coincidence that we suddenly saw ling/infestor popping up everywhere in Korean games after he won IPL3. Skill recognize skill.
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Kuchikikun
Profile Joined March 2013
Italy560 Posts
January 18 2015 11:22 GMT
#229
On January 18 2015 20:18 SuperHofmann wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.


What about Kane?



On January 18 2015 13:49 mYiKane wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 13:49 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
I wish Naniwa had never come back to Starcraft.


Don't worry, he's bound to get boo'd into retirement again soon enough


On January 18 2015 14:04 mYiKane wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 14:00 Jornada wrote:
On January 18 2015 13:49 mYiKane wrote:
On January 18 2015 13:49 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
I wish Naniwa had never come back to Starcraft.


Don't worry, he's bound to get boo'd into retirement again soon enough


This may be true.... but at least he will make it to Premier....

You on the other hand.... have fun qualifying for challenger over and over again.


I'd rather be a good person and a bad player than a shitty person and a good player. Also, I'd MUCH rather be a good person and a shitty player than a shitty player AND an irrelevant fanboy
Capped
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom7236 Posts
January 18 2015 11:23 GMT
#230
Great player, good he isnt wasting his talent.

I would probably have done half the shit he's done anyway. He's emotional and struggles to contain himself which makes him act unprofessional and appear rude, when really he's just being forced to deal with his own emotions in the public eye. It doesnt make what he does right, but it would do everyone well to remember how some teenagers can struggle with things like this.
Useless wet fish.
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-01-18 11:25:24
January 18 2015 11:23 GMT
#231
On January 18 2015 20:16 cSc.Dav1oN wrote:
got a theory why ppl hates Nani

simply, cause he's talented and able to show high results, the highest in Europe I would say.

a person that our scene needs, the evil genius, but I like it :D he's a very special guy, u don't have to bash him, simply enjoy him playing

I have a theory on this too. It's because he often shows disrespect towards his opponents, towards casters, towards the community, towards the game itself, because he constantly whines about everything.
Edit : oh yeah, and the behavior of some/most of his fans probably plays a part in that too.
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BaneRiders
Profile Joined August 2013
Sweden3630 Posts
January 18 2015 11:24 GMT
#232
On January 18 2015 20:03 boxerfred wrote:
10% of his attitude in here and he'd be permed.


Nani is posting in here, and he is not permed. So he must be behaving a lot better here than the average community I suppose?
Earth, Water, Air and Protoss!
CoB-Vince
Profile Joined July 2010
143 Posts
January 18 2015 11:24 GMT
#233
Reading all the comments i wish Naniwa the best of luck and hope he has a great WCS run
BEARDiaguz
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Australia2362 Posts
January 18 2015 11:28 GMT
#234
On January 18 2015 20:18 SuperHofmann wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.


He won't and he shouldn't.
ProgamerAustralian alcohol user follow @iaguzSC2
SuperHofmann
Profile Joined September 2013
Italy1741 Posts
January 18 2015 11:32 GMT
#235
On January 18 2015 20:28 ROOTiaguz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 20:18 SuperHofmann wrote:
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.


He won't and he shouldn't.

but deserve it.
Vasacast always in my <3
BEARDiaguz
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Australia2362 Posts
January 18 2015 11:34 GMT
#236
On January 18 2015 20:32 SuperHofmann wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 20:28 ROOTiaguz wrote:
On January 18 2015 20:18 SuperHofmann wrote:
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.


He won't and he shouldn't.

but deserve it.


True but we give skilled players more leeway and that's ok considering the spotlight on them.
ProgamerAustralian alcohol user follow @iaguzSC2
Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
January 18 2015 11:37 GMT
#237
On January 18 2015 20:23 OtherWorld wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 20:16 cSc.Dav1oN wrote:
got a theory why ppl hates Nani

simply, cause he's talented and able to show high results, the highest in Europe I would say.

a person that our scene needs, the evil genius, but I like it :D he's a very special guy, u don't have to bash him, simply enjoy him playing

I have a theory on this too. It's because he often shows disrespect towards his opponents, towards casters, towards the community, towards the game itself, because he constantly whines about everything.
Edit : oh yeah, and the behavior of some/most of his fans probably plays a part in that too.


He had a real point in everything he ever started to complain. Is it so hard to accept behind the wall of hate?
In memory of Geoff "iNcontroL" Robinson 11.09.1985 - 21.07.2019 A tribute to incredible man, embodiment of joy, esports titan, starcraft community pillar all in one. You will always be remembered!
OtherWorld
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
France17333 Posts
January 18 2015 11:39 GMT
#238
On January 18 2015 20:34 ROOTiaguz wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 20:32 SuperHofmann wrote:
On January 18 2015 20:28 ROOTiaguz wrote:
On January 18 2015 20:18 SuperHofmann wrote:
On January 18 2015 14:09 The_Templar wrote:
[image loading]

Naniwa proving this article right already

I hope he will be DQ from WCS.


He won't and he shouldn't.

but deserve it.


True but we give skilled players more leeway and that's ok considering the spotlight on them.

Is that really OK? That's double standard. A rule being a rule, it should be applied without double standards.
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Erasme
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Bahamas15899 Posts
January 18 2015 11:40 GMT
#239
On January 18 2015 13:49 mYiKane wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 13:49 SetGuitarsToKill wrote:
I wish Naniwa had never come back to Starcraft.


Don't worry, he's bound to get boo'd into retirement again soon enough

Who are you ?
Whats up with some no name flaming Naniwa ahahah
Get some results before flaming dood
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Luolis
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Finland7201 Posts
January 18 2015 11:41 GMT
#240
On January 18 2015 20:37 cSc.Dav1oN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On January 18 2015 20:23 OtherWorld wrote:
On January 18 2015 20:16 cSc.Dav1oN wrote:
got a theory why ppl hates Nani

simply, cause he's talented and able to show high results, the highest in Europe I would say.

a person that our scene needs, the evil genius, but I like it :D he's a very special guy, u don't have to bash him, simply enjoy him playing

I have a theory on this too. It's because he often shows disrespect towards his opponents, towards casters, towards the community, towards the game itself, because he constantly whines about everything.
Edit : oh yeah, and the behavior of some/most of his fans probably plays a part in that too.


He had a real point in everything he ever started to complain. Is it so hard to accept behind the wall of hate?

Like Happy "stream cheating"? Or a soundproof problem at IEM? Or all the other things hes done lol. Its simple, hes a whiny kid who cannot accept a loss.
pro cheese woman / Its never Sunny in Finland. Perkele / FinnishStarcraftTrivia
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