This needs to be cleared up, because I cant stand reading all of the misinformed posts in the numerous other threads.
Naniwa did not earn a Code S spot from MLG Providence. GOM was going to give him one of the two foreigner spots.
Based on Naniwa's behaviour at the Blizzard cup, they chose to not give him that spot, and instead, give it to someone else.
I think this is a very fair reaction, seeing as how he acted inappropriately. GOM was going to give him a gift, Naniwa ofended them, they decided they would no longer give him that gift.
Please people, whether you agree or disagree with Naniwas actions, at least understand what you are arguing over. This will save a lot of headaches in the multitude of other threads related to this issue.
I'm assuming this is because MLG Providence didn't have any invited Koreans, which was the "trade" for GSL seeds, and the MLG-GSL exchange program was only for 2011 anyways and any Providence seeds would've been for 2012.
The effect is the same though. He had a Code S invite then lost it.
A list of quotes from MLG and some fansites that all say that Naniwa EARNED his code S spot. Calling it a gift is like calling the prize money of a tournament a gift.
On December 15 2011 01:19 pallad wrote: Its same thing to me.. They annunce he got spot , then they take it back ( what i like btw , little off topic )
huh? they announced this? where
edit: this says otherwise
"NaNiwa는 애초에 코드S 시드가 아니었습니다. '만약 어제 그런 행동이 없었다면 시드를 줄 수 있었을지도 모른다'가 맞습니다. 많은 분들이 MLG프로비던스에서 코드S 시드가 나온 것으로 알고 계시지만 없었습니다." says "naniwa was never a code s seed. 'if he hadnt done that he might have gotten the seed' is right. a lot of people think MLG providence produced code s seed but that wasnt the case"
and: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/GSL-MLG_Exchange_Program "At every 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competition after MLG Columbus, GSL placement will occur as follows: Code S status will be awarded to the highest placing player, regardless of country of origin, who doesn't already have Code S status. "
and: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/GSL-MLG_Exchange_Program "At every 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competition after MLG Columbus, GSL placement will occur as follows: Code S status will be awarded to the highest placing player, regardless of country of origin, who doesn't already have Code S status. "
Clearly there was confusion, and I dont think slasher is lying in his twitter. So we can now focus the debate around the new facts that have been revealed.
and: http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/GSL-MLG_Exchange_Program "At every 2011 Pro Circuit Live Competition after MLG Columbus, GSL placement will occur as follows: Code S status will be awarded to the highest placing player, regardless of country of origin, who doesn't already have Code S status. "
Hi, the point i dont get is why didnt he ot the Code S Spot from Providence?
i always thought top2 receive code s... and he lost to leenock in the Finals.. Leenok is code s already!? and just got a backup spot if he fails to qualify trough the last season ... right? So why didnt naniwa got the second Code s spot via mlg?
maybe my memory messes me up .. but just asking..
i am a HUUUUGE idra fan.. but i dont like the idea that the gracken took Naniwas spot.....
and does someone knows if Sen or Idra is the replacement for the Code S Blizzcon spot they took away from naniwa ?
neeeeed official Infos regarding which invite goes to which plyer and why.....
This is a load BS, because how has Stephano not got a code S spot? he was in the blizzard cup and has done a lot better than Naniwa, Idra and Sen in the last few months. Does Stephano even want a code S spot?
EPT
