I think it depends on what you're aiming for. If you want to start going to LANs, laddering hard and climbing the ladder, maybe start putting out fairly good results, you might (MIGHT) be able to find a team or something similar.

I think TorcH is a good example: he basically did everything himself and managed Ro64 in GSL1 which is actually incredibly impressive. That's badass.

Really, if it's just 6 months and you're just out of high school, even if you don't succeed, it's not at all a big deal to spend that time trying that out. Though, you probably don't want to burn bridges with mother, if that's what it's going to take.

Scodia

United Kingdom588 Posts

October 28 2010 16:46 GMT

#22

I think the smart thing would be to take a month and get your rank up. to test the water and see if you CAN compete with some degree.

Goodluck

fabiano

Brazil4644 Posts

October 28 2010 16:49 GMT

#23

On October 29 2010 01:35 tofucake wrote:
Personally, I'd say go for half of it. Ask for some support so you can stay home and practice. Play in a bunch of online tournaments (TL Open, ITC if it ever starts up again, ZOTAC, CraftCup, etc). After a few months, if you do well, make your final decision.

But really you should finish school regardless. Diplomas and degrees last a lot longer than a gaming career.

I say follow this advice.

To me it sounds like your dad just want to have a good time with you, flying around together to tournaments and see you on the stage so he can cheer you up.

seRapH

United States9719 Posts

October 28 2010 16:51 GMT

#24

i wouldn't even give it a shot. this is just something you enjoy, korean progamers (the people who actually do this for a living) start young, and then only get recruited if the managers see they have CRAZY apm, because apm isn't something you can teach, some people are just naturally apm deficient, which can lead to major disadvantages in some matchups.

that being said if you're really set on it i can't stop you, nor would i want to, but keep in mind just how little chance you have of succeeding.

ffswowsucks

Greece2294 Posts

October 28 2010 16:52 GMT

#25

you could easily get to korea and try out GSL season 3 or 4 if u practice enough and see how is the real competition. If you think that u can make it to top 3 in 6 months in GSL then I believe u can be a pro gamer and live like one. otherwise just have a regular life and play in small tournaments.

Carnac

Germany / USA16648 Posts

October 28 2010 16:53 GMT

#26

take the money and travel the world for 6 months instead
IMHO

ZoW

United States3983 Posts

October 28 2010 16:54 GMT

#27

Its great to have ambition, but don't lose focus on reality.

gl hf

metaphoR

United States199 Posts

October 28 2010 16:54 GMT

#28

how much money is your dad getting? if hes gonna be set for life then id say go for it.

Ethelis

United States2396 Posts

October 28 2010 16:55 GMT

#29

On October 29 2010 01:51 seRapH wrote:
i wouldn't even give it a shot. this is just something you enjoy, korean progamers (the people who actually do this for a living) start young, and then only get recruited if the managers see they have CRAZY apm, because apm isn't something you can teach, some people are just naturally apm deficient, which can lead to major disadvantages in some matchups.

Not that you can become a (Z)

Bonjwa with low apm but thats not quite the situation you're (the OP) looking for here.

kcaz

Canada387 Posts

October 28 2010 16:56 GMT

#30

On October 29 2010 01:37 xMiragex wrote:

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Make sure of the reason why you are at 1400, if you're near your mechanical ceiling (you should be able to tell more or less) odds aren't that great. It's much easier to get good when your mechanics are keeping you down (considering your amount of playing time) than if you aren't good and/or quick to grasp little details about the game.

I think my mechanics are the biggest things holding me back, and with enough practice and coaching I think I could overcome it.

On October 29 2010 01:38 RebirthOfLeGenD wrote:
Like others have said, before you go have your father invest fucktons of cash into you being a progamer in korea you should try to mass game on bnet and get high ranked to justify the move. Besides if you are 1400 ranked its not like going to korea is going to add to your skill. You have to learn to practice and develop skills on your own, you can't just say you need to be thrown into the progaming life style to fully become a progamer and get good. You need a solid foundation to begin on, and 1400 seems pretty shaky.

Just for you and everyone, I have no plans on moving to Korea. That would be a waste of time and money. It's not a real idea for me. And I plan on doing alot of work before I do anything serious (flying to like a MLG event or something). And I would make sure that I was 100% ready for it, and went to local LANs to get my confidence up and make sure I could hit top 200 or something.

Inkarnate

Canada840 Posts

October 28 2010 16:58 GMT

#31

You need a natural aptitude to begin with, and then a LOT of practice and training to go pro. I would recommend you take him up on his offer only if you start to achieve some success first.

If you don't decide to do it, use the money to travel and experience things that you might not have time for once you settle down.

StorrZerg

United States13918 Posts

October 28 2010 16:58 GMT

#32

Go for it, your putting your life on hold for six months, because of a dream.
Plenty of people take long trips to see the world or visit countries for several months at a time when the finish HS. 6 months will not kill you long term. If it doesn't work out so be it.
I'd suggest you fly to lots of lans if your sponsored. So what if you don't win, you need the experience of playing in a lan environment.
gl

NIIINO

Slovakia1320 Posts

October 28 2010 17:02 GMT

#33

My father told me once, hey son i heard you are playing computer games against ppl from all over the world ! thats amazing i love it ! I said yea thats true i won some tournaments and once Lan party, its really fun. He replayed: Cool and what kind of game is it ? (he we leaved together he saw me playing BW and CS when i was 10 i think so even i was that time confused :D)
I said: Rambo kind of game (CoD2)
he said: AWESOME
and next day he gave me my Steelseries Xai by saying i heard it can help you !what an EPIC DAD !
(we are not leaving together and i didnt even hear about him for 7 years)

I want to say i wont take such a offer NOW, cause you can still play Online tournaments and try to win em and if you can do it easily than try to go on offline tournaments and ask your dad for help

ZeroCartin

Costa Rica2390 Posts

October 28 2010 17:05 GMT

#34

On October 29 2010 01:53 Carnac wrote:
take the money and travel the world for 6 months instead
IMHO

lmao

KingofHearts

Japan562 Posts

October 28 2010 17:06 GMT

#35

dont do it... it's not as beautiful as you think it will be. life of a progamer is hard and might not be rewarding for all your hard work, even if you are as skilled as fruitdealer.. u could still lose to a fake boxer.

kcaz

Canada387 Posts

October 28 2010 17:11 GMT

#36

Thanks for those of you being positive, and negative. There are still alot of things that need to allign before anything actually happens. But I can't wrap my head around how many people are saying its a bad idea. Your dad comes up to you and says hey son, I'm willing to sponsor you for 6 months to TRY and be a progamer (My definition of a progamer (the on I'm trying to become) is someone who plays in alot of online tournaments and goes to maybe 1 LAN maybe every month). Like you get to play starcraft all day, fly (In Canada and the USA) all over and meet people and play more starcraft. I couldn't imagine doing anything more awesome before starting university for 4 or 5 years and that being the most important thing for my future.

Stealthpenguin

Finland393 Posts

October 28 2010 17:15 GMT

#37

Your dad asked if you think you could make any money from playing and you could but honestly I don't think you'd ever make enough to cover the costs. If you do awesomely at lans you might be able to cover the travel costs. I assume you would have to quit your job to be able to practise enough to do any good and that means you should take into account the money lost from not working for 6 months.

This is a purely economical view though, so I say do what makes you happy and if you think you can make it then go for it since this really is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

fabiano

Brazil4644 Posts

October 28 2010 17:15 GMT

#38

On October 29 2010 01:53 Carnac wrote:
take the money and travel the world for 6 months instead
IMHO

Actually instead of spending all the money in travels he could make investments to multiply his wealth.

Make the money work for you so you dont have to work for money.

Fontong

United States6454 Posts

October 28 2010 17:15 GMT

#39

1. Become an excellent player
2. Join a progaming team
3. Travel to Korea to try and play
4. Realize those damn Koreans are too good
5. Start playing poker instead and make shittons of cash
6. Spend it as frivolously as possible
7. You are now Rekrul

wbirdy

Singapore335 Posts

October 28 2010 17:21 GMT

#40

i think you should go for it.

from what you've said so far, i presume you're gonna be free for at least a year? and 6 months really isnt very long at all, at most 3-4 LAN tourneys and a couple of online tournaments and thats about it. so why not? treat it as a.... sponsored holiday where you get to play sc2 all day and go to tourneys and you should be fine, just dont put too much pressure on yourself over the whole 'progamer' thing. and if you produce results, thats when you can start thinking about going professional and pursuing it as a career.

this will be a great experience for you, probably once in a lifetime as well, so dont give it up.