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Deleted User 61629
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
1664 Posts
May 28 2010 07:30 GMT
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Plexa
Profile Blog Joined October 2005
Aotearoa39261 Posts
May 28 2010 07:31 GMT
#2
Just take it easy for a bit. Play some 2v2 or watch some vods or something. That's what I do!
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Skvid
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Lithuania751 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-28 07:41:00
May 28 2010 07:36 GMT
#3
Yea i really cant mass games because of similar things, but yea basicly what plexa said... however do that too much and you will end up playing 2-3 games per day... there is just so much sc2 stuff to watch
Im not even going to mention bw... oh wait i just did.

Another thing would be playing a different game for a bit, something of completely different genre that is not as mentally taxing, indie games are ideal. Im playing to buy altitude for this reason Another good example would be bloodline champions but that game is still in development and you need a beta key, aaaand beta is up only 3,5 days a week.
KurtistheTurtle
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1966 Posts
May 28 2010 07:39 GMT
#4
Don't ignore your feelings, they're there for a reason. When that happens to me its usually because I forgot why I play the game in the first place. I watch that "playguu!" video or look at highlight videos. Then I remember this game is so fucking awesome. or imagine its the first time you've seen it, just fucking awesome
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears."
Spiffeh
Profile Joined May 2010
United States830 Posts
May 28 2010 07:48 GMT
#5
just remember that failure is the fertilizer for success.
KurtistheTurtle
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States1966 Posts
May 28 2010 08:00 GMT
#6
success never smells bad

unless you're taking a shit
“Reject your sense of injury and the injury itself disappears."
frogmelter
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States971 Posts
May 28 2010 08:00 GMT
#7
Watch day[9] daily. There's an episode on dealing with losing.

Everything that you listed can be improved on and I'm sure every competent player has been where you are now. You can't get to a high rank without passing through some of the middle ranks. Will it be easy? No way, Starcraft is an incredibly hard game. Will there be obstacles? Of course. But will if overcome them? That's up to you.
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KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
May 28 2010 08:06 GMT
#8
Im similar to you, doesn't scout often (and don't read the opponent good enough once you get in), can't multitask, difficulties adapting and nerd rage after games.

We should play a couple of games and see if we are on the same skill level, PM me if you are interested. Im going to school now so i'll be back in a couple of hours ^_^
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Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-28 08:25:58
May 28 2010 08:16 GMT
#9
Look at this picture and cheer up. Once you get used to the feeling of frustration and losing it bothers you less and less, until you get to a point where the only thing that runs through your head when you lose is how to improve in the next game. Over time you can learn to think in such a way that instead of making yourself feel frustrated, you instantly start to analyze how to improve, and you see things that were good in your play as well as not so good. Then before you know it you are kicking ass again.

That being said, don't mass game when you are angry (or you might get a match history that looks like the one below), take a breather, regain focus, and then go for it. Don't be afraid to get 2nd opinions if you aren't sure what the errors are in your play. If you know why you lost its not a loss, its a lesson learned.

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Deleted User 61629
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
1664 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-28 08:21:55
May 28 2010 08:21 GMT
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Wr3k
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2533 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-05-28 08:33:05
May 28 2010 08:29 GMT
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On May 28 2010 17:21 Inori wrote:
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On May 28 2010 17:16 Wr3k wrote:
Look at this picture and cheer up. Once you get used to the feeling of frustration and losing it bothers you less and less, until you get to a point where the only thing that runs through your head when you lose is how to improve in the next game. Then before you know it you are kicking ass again. That being said, don't mass game when you are angry, take a breather, regain focus, and then go for it. Don't be afraid to get 2nd opinions if you aren't sure what the errors are in your play.

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Haha wow, this beats my losing streaks by a lot :o
And thanks for the replies everyone. I worked a bit (freelance programming ftw) and cooled off.. untill the next losing streak :D
And about massing games I've just read somewhere that it's the best way to improve if you know what your problem is, which is my case, but seems it just backfired this time.


Yeah I'm beginning to think that my bad streak on iccup is a record or something >< lol. Looking back at it is enjoyable because I have improved SO MUCH since then. That streak was like the turning point where I went from getting angry and frustrated to really making drastic improvements in my play (I was literally ready to blow a gasket and then I was finally like "Calm down, its just starcraft"). Someone mentioned the day[9] podcast on losing, definitely watch it.
hifriend
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
China7935 Posts
May 28 2010 08:30 GMT
#12
I have a bad habbit of smashing things.. Then I feel regretful and immature and get even more pissed.
krndandaman
Profile Joined August 2009
Mozambique16569 Posts
May 28 2010 09:07 GMT
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