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lakritzc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden164 Posts
January 07 2011 23:56 GMT
#1
I've thought about it for a while now. SC2 is probably the greatest game I've ever played, I'm a huge fan of competetive games, wasn't there during the BW days but I've definetly grown attached to SC2.

Climbed myself pretty high in the ladder, to the point where you really had to keep in shape to keep winning. I'm still at 2500 diamond, and I find it hard to keep up if I don't play for like 1-2 days. It takes a lot of energy, like discussing with teammates, reading forums, watching vods. It's really great actually, but it consumes the social life hard. Atleast mine, I've found myself last year stuck in Starcraft, always talking about Starcraft to my friends, although none of them were really that interested.

I'll probably return some day, when I'm feeling more up for it. I realized it was probably not such a good idea anyhow to pursue professionalism in a video game at my age (19), there is soo much other stuff to do.

Haven't played since new years, got a lot of more stuff in my mind right now, like working out, a girl, playing guitar and so on... Before that my mind was constantly Starcraft related stratergy, I dreamt about Starcraft. Feels good that I always have to option to come back after I've broken up with a game I love. Hah.


Also here is a cool t-shirt I bought.
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Necosarius
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Sweden4042 Posts
January 08 2011 00:06 GMT
#2
Good luck with your life.
BouBou.865
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands814 Posts
January 08 2011 00:09 GMT
#3
I think it's more a matter of spending your time; I spend 60 hours a week on school, hit the gym five times a week, play golf, field hockey and still go out.

Also, I play Starcraft II. If you stop wasting time around teh interwebs, you should have time a plenty left.
Playing League of Legends. IGN: Plain Skill
Starshaped
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
Sweden575 Posts
January 08 2011 00:32 GMT
#4
Yeah, if you're efficient you will find you have a lot more time than you might think.
My Starcraft 2, gaming and e-sports-related blog: http://starshapedthoughts.blogspot.com/
Raeleigh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada902 Posts
January 08 2011 01:00 GMT
#5
I had a dream once that I was in an FPS game(Counterstrike, I think), but it was played like SC2? It was weird.
Anyway!

You can manage your time better and do everything you'd like. Play 2 games a night, or even just one. -shrug-

I do all my internet browsing and TeamLiquid posting while i'm at work XD
And then just play games at home with my time online.
I play guitar and see my boyfriend constantly too =P
AND I do make time for socializing with my old friends and everything.
All about time management 83
you are perfect porcelain.
iPlaY.NettleS
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Australia4412 Posts
January 08 2011 01:21 GMT
#6
is there a hidden meaning to the shirt that im not getting?
who is that guy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7PvoI6gvQs
lakritzc
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden164 Posts
January 08 2011 17:23 GMT
#7
It feels a bit weak to squeeze in games in an otherwise busy life... It kinda takes away the competetive fun, since you're not going to get that feeling of satisfaction when you improve so often. I think there are better games out there for casual gaming.
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TechniQ.UK
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
United Kingdom391 Posts
January 08 2011 18:12 GMT
#8
heh although im only 2000 rank I'm 19 and facing the same decision. Not giving up altogether but not playing to my greatest potential or putting in the practice that I could.

Fan of: Acer.Scarlett and Liquid'NonY //
SpoR
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1542 Posts
January 09 2011 00:45 GMT
#9
+1 I've got other shit to worry about, as much as I love the game I had to break it off a few months ago.
A man is what he thinks about all day long.
TheGreatWhiteHope_
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States335 Posts
January 09 2011 03:25 GMT
#10
Can I have your stuff?
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
January 09 2011 03:36 GMT
#11
go casual man, nothing bad about playing the game casually, I'm pretty casual myself and since SC 2 is pretty cheap in terms of hobby (you only need to pay for internet that's all). I liked it very much because I'm not much of a drinker
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Hidden_MotiveS
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada2562 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-09 08:18:38
January 09 2011 08:11 GMT
#12
Yeah I think I'm out too. It's hard because I love the game so much.

I'll probably come back to it in the future. Change probably to definitely.
edit: starcraft; why don't we take a break from each other?
[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-01-09 14:27:32
January 09 2011 14:04 GMT
#13
While Starcraft consumes way too much of my time, too; I don't ever think about of quitting. If I am occupied with real life or other stuff (like other games) I just play less and watch fewer vods/casts. Do I need to prove to someone that I can compete in higher leagues? No. I was even demoted from just gold to silver.
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
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