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- I am a complete mess when it comes to SC. I just started a few months ago and quickly realized how out of my box I am. I'm a FPS kind of person (read: Halo) so the idea of using my laptop for something other than homework and dicking around the on web is new. I'm currently still in the Terran chapter of the single player but hope to be done with that by the end of the month.
- On paper I'm a full-time student at UCSD. In reality I'm trying to balance school and things I enjoy without suffering physically or mentally. This includes the new affection I have for SC.
- Starcraft is my 2nd exposure to Korean culture (I don't know how else to describe it). My first is through Taekwondo. As a 2nd Dan I've been studying for 5-6 years, taught for ~3. It's been difficult to attend classes (read: school) but I've finally reached a balance. It's been much better.
- My siblings are KPop obsessed, so my tolerance is minimal. I don't have anything against it but after hearing it non-stop at home (and then again at the dojang) my head spins. Probably because its the same 5 songs for 2 months.
- I'm not Korean.
- I attend Comic-Con every year. 75% of the time in costume (hoping to add Blizzcon to this list one day). I'm not as avid about cosplay as some of my friends, but it is def. one of my major hobbies.
- I have an unhealthy obsession with pandas, turtles and corgis.
- I'm an avid hockey fan. Go Wings. No I don't bandwagon. I was born/lived in Michigan.
- While I know the learning curve for SC is extremely not-in-my-favor, I'm actually really excited about getting more involved in the SC community. Even if just as a lurker. I have set two goals for myself in this instance: One is to compete (eventually) in some sort of local tourney and win at least one game. Not the tourney, just a game. The second is right now just a thought, but we'll see how school goes.
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She's not mine. I'm not allowed to have dogs.
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damn what's going on in here. Oh, welcome to Starcraft by the way.  Best game you will ever play.
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Thanks. I always thought the first blog post was supposed to be the mini-bio. Unless that's too cliche now.
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Welcome to TL im sure you will have a great time with SC, both the game and the community has so much to offer. GL with winning a tourney, you can make a goal trying to win in an ICCup tourney where the competition isent so hard.
I feel sorry for you about your siblings being addicted to Kpop tho, that would kill me >.<
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you're not korean but your siblings listen to kpop? HAHA that must suck so badly
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I just want to win a game. Baby steps.
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Yay Michigan!
Also good luck on your SC endeavors, it took me like 2 years to hit C (without any outside help) so yeah it is pretty crazy but still an awesome game.
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On January 25 2010 03:20 Frits wrote:
you're not korean but your siblings listen to kpop? HAHA that must suck so badly
Dude. It's to the point where they've memorized 99.8% of the dance moves. So at the dinner table someone will say something and it's just enough to get them to relate it to a song and dance.
They're also obsessed with the dramas.
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Wait you're in college? Dude, when I started college i stopped playing games alltogether save for a rare occasion, why the hell would you start now, this is the best time of your life. Play sc when you're retired or something.
Here's what you really need to do:
-move out, seriously, get as far away from your siblings as possible
-join a frat
-party
-study
-start working out, and get your friends to do so as well because it helps your motivation
This will assure you of an awesome college time. Ditch the computer, you're not in high school anymore, just get a laptop or something.
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michigan is cold right now. and rainy, not FTW
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On January 25 2010 03:25 Frits wrote:
-move out, seriously, get as far away from your siblings as possible
-join a frat
-party
-study
-start working out, and get your friends to do so as well because it helps your motivation
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School is cheaper if I live at home. And I go to a college in my home city so moving out would be a waste of money. Also family is a big part of my life, being away for birthdays and graduations literally made me sad at the thought. I'm the eldest of 4, I'll leave when I finish u-grad.
Can't join a frat. I have a vagina.
Check.
Check.
Semi-check. Motivation isn't a problem.
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On January 25 2010 03:25 Frits wrote:
Wait you're in college? Dude, when I started college i stopped playing games alltogether save for a rare occasion, why the hell would you start now, this is the best time of your life. Play sc when you're retired or something.
Here's what you really need to do:
-move out, seriously, get as far away from your siblings as possible
-join a frat
-party
-study
-start working out, and get your friends to do so as well because it helps your motivation
This will assure you of an awesome college time. Ditch the computer, you're not in high school anymore, just get a laptop or something.
ya tell someone how to live their life that's the way!
don't worry about winning a game, worry about learning and improving, then many winnings shall come.
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On January 25 2010 03:04 Tex wrote:
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[*]I am a complete mess when it comes to SC. I just started a few months ago and quickly realized how out of my box I am. I'm a FPS kind of person (read: Halo) so the idea of using my laptop for something other than homework and dicking around the on web is new. I'm currently still in the Terran chapter of the single player but hope to be done with that by the end of the month.
Kids these days!
For what its worth I also picked up SC in college. I play on nights I don't have other things going on, I see nothing wrong with it. BW is also a convenient hobby as far as giving you something to watch saturday and sunday mornings while hungover (this is how I watch the majority of starleague games). Frits, the dude is a TKD instructor I'm "pretty sure" he is more physically active than most people's workout routines.
Welcome to TL and enjoy your stay! If you like dogs you should talk to that Husky the Husky guy. I hear he likes dogs too.
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On January 25 2010 03:30 Divinek wrote:Show nested quote +On January 25 2010 03:25 Frits wrote:
Wait you're in college? Dude, when I started college i stopped playing games alltogether save for a rare occasion, why the hell would you start now, this is the best time of your life. Play sc when you're retired or something.
Here's what you really need to do:
-move out, seriously, get as far away from your siblings as possible
-join a frat
-party
-study
-start working out, and get your friends to do so as well because it helps your motivation
This will assure you of an awesome college time. Ditch the computer, you're not in high school anymore, just get a laptop or something. ya tell someone how to live their life that's the way! don't worry about winning a game, worry about learning and improving, then many winnings shall come.
they're tips, im trying to be nice/helpful
just saying living away from home is awesome and many of my friends do it despite them already living close to here, if you're frequently bored and have time for starcraft you might just be missing out
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Sup Tex, if you want to play online with your altitude buddies there's a lot of us there that are into sc Be thermoing you later!
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United States4796 Posts
You seem like a cool guy. Welcome to TeamLiquid!
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Sad to say, you'll probably hear a lot of kpop on the streams of live SC matches if you're ever up late to watch them =[
My sister also got into kpop (but after we got into pro-SC together) so I can relate to the undying rage you must feel; the last two summers I've been home she's tried to teach me some of the dances, which I do grudgingly but never really remember.
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Welcome to the narrow-minded world of Starcraft, where people will argue over whether a certain progamer is hot or not!
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On January 25 2010 04:00 d3_crescentia wrote:
Sad to say, you'll probably hear a lot of kpop on the streams of live SC matches if you're ever up late to watch them =[
I figured this out all too late for the MSL finals, the first live match I watched.
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You chose the right game, not sure if you chose it at the right time! Welcome to Teamliquid also :-)
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welcome to teamliquid
oh and watch out for frits... he has a black belt in psychology.
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Where are you at in Michigan?
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On January 25 2010 04:30 DeathByMonkeys wrote:
Where are you at in Michigan?
I'm not anymore. We moved out when I was 11 to San Diego. I should have clarified, lo siento.
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On January 25 2010 04:32 Tex wrote:I'm not anymore. We moved out when I was 11 to San Diego. I should have clarified, lo siento.
Ah I see, probably a refreshing change of pace weather wise.
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Ah I see, probably a refreshing change of pace weather wise.
Refreshing is an understatement. Though I do miss snow days. And sledding during recess.
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hi there
how come you stumbled over tl?
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On January 25 2010 04:45 Ghardo wrote:
hi there
how come you stumbled over tl?
Buddies of mine constantly refer/link to here when talking about pro-sc. So I went with it.
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I think the best, most efficient way to play is to form a group among your friends. Set a date, time, venue, and just play with each other or watch others play. Have it regularly like once a week or every other week. It's really different watching others play beside you, as opposed to just watching replays
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Michigander here glad you picked up SC :D it's super fun and 5/5 on the blog for being a wings fan  .
Enjoy your stay at TL and ignore the trolls.
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On January 25 2010 05:03 stalife wrote:
I think the best, most efficient way to play is to form a group among your friends.
I've watched a couple games (not replays). And got some general ideas.
A) Never stop producing scvs B) Minerals C) Hotkeys are awesome.
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welcome to tl net, nice first post.
If you need some help with SC msg me on iccup, i shall mold you into a powerful fighting machine.
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Im from Michigan as well. Im glad to hear you picked the best sport and the best team ever, Go Wings!  But its very possible to game and do shit. Hell I played WoW in my undergrad and everyone knows how that can be, but I still had time to go out and do shit and make plenty of friends. Starcraft is a pretty damn good game but it does take time to improve to a decent level.
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Thanks for the tips and support all. Def. gonna be playing tonight.
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Can't join a frat. I have a vagina.
I'm sure they'll understand.
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Oh I just saw you go to school at UCSD; you should get in touch with the local CSL team there. They're really good and pretty friendly folks (at least Xeris is though I'm fairly sure he graduated) and I'm sure they'd be willing to help you out and learn SC!
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On January 25 2010 20:32 T.O.P. wrote:
Were you at WGF?
I was, but I did not compete.
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On January 25 2010 03:54 Stormer wrote:Sup Tex, if you want to play online with your altitude buddies there's a lot of us there that are into sc Be thermoing you later!
Wait, Tex=Texas?
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Welcome to TeamLiquid, a lot of people from SD are on here, including myself. I hate it here though.
GL learning StarCraft. It can be really frustrating at times, but don't give up.
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On January 25 2010 04:20 Tex wrote:Show nested quote +On January 25 2010 04:00 d3_crescentia wrote:
Sad to say, you'll probably hear a lot of kpop on the streams of live SC matches if you're ever up late to watch them =[
I figured this out all too late for the MSL finals, the first live match I watched.
OSL would have been so much more awesome for a first live match 
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