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DeckOneBell
United States526 Posts
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. | ||
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Scodia
United Kingdom588 Posts
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fabiano
Brazil4644 Posts
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. | ||
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seRapH
United States9791 Posts
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. | ||
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ffswowsucks
Greece2297 Posts
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Carnac
Germany / USA16648 Posts
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ZoW
United States3983 Posts
gl hf | ||
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metaphoR
United States199 Posts
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Ethelis
United States2397 Posts
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  Bonjwa with low apm but thats not quite the situation you're (the OP) looking for here. | ||
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kcaz
Canada387 Posts
On October 29 2010 01:37 xMiragex wrote: This 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. | ||
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Inkarnate
Canada840 Posts
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. | ||
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StorrZerg
United States13919 Posts
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 | ||
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NIIINO
Slovakia1320 Posts
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 | ||
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ZeroCartin
Costa Rica2390 Posts
On October 29 2010 01:53 Carnac wrote: take the money and travel the world for 6 months instead IMHO lmao  | ||
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KingofHearts
Japan562 Posts
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kcaz
Canada387 Posts
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Stealthpenguin
Finland393 Posts
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. | ||
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fabiano
Brazil4644 Posts
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. | ||
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Fontong
United States6454 Posts
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 | ||
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wbirdy
Singapore335 Posts
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. | ||
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