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Hey there, my name is Justin "sLeEpy" Peterson and this will be my first blog ever and I decided to start it off right by giving a in depth definition of who I am and my Starcraft and gaming background.
Let me start by saying It's been a dream of mine to be a progamer since I was a little kid. I do not have any Broodwar experience beyond running random 2s with some school buddies of mine and thinking I was awesome by fast lurker dropping opponents on ladder. I played counter-strike competitively and only reached CAL-IM and never played in CPL. The only real gaming achievements I have are winning small LAN's with super smash bros and smash bros melee.
When I first heard the announcement of Starcraft II actually being developed, my buddies and I always talked about striving to go pro jokingly, not knowing how much dedication and time it would take for us to do so. The game grew closer and closer and I remember how painful it was not being able to obtain a beta key. Sadly, at the time I was really into WoW and people were talking about getting beta keys and not even using them. I decided to trade my account for an actual beta key during P2 of beta. When I got the beta key I couldn't stop playing. I fell in love with the game. As said before, I didnt have the luxury or knowing how amazing SC was in E-sports, so discovering it with SC2 was the first time a game actually appealed to me within years. I got to play the beta for a few weeks before they closed it and the game was actually released. Upon release I decided to play Zerg as I played Z in BW. I still was more of a 2s player and just ran 2v2s with my buddy and didnt play 1v1 ladder at the start. I was always nervous to ladder so I never played games other than customs. I finally decided to ladder and got placed in gold and worked my way up diamond by September.
At this point I found out about GSL and really fell in love with certain players. I worked at a software company in downtown LA called Cyberdefender, making a decent living in Pasadena. All day everyday I would ignore customers on the phone and read TL forums on clients computers. I decided at this point I wanted to go pro and give it my all, but I knew I needed something to get better. Watching my replays and playing 2s and customs was not enough. I had to seek help and actually hit up a few pro players not for coaching but just a quick spit on what it takes to be pro. I heard of RaNgeD as a BW player and decided to message him and a few others. RaNgeD was the only player to hit me back and gladly played some games with me and gave me suggestions on my game. I remember him blinking stalkers in my base and FF my units out in my nat and just rolling me like it was nothing. I was ecstatic that someone of his level took time out to help a scrub like myself. RaNgeD saw my dedication and passion I had for the game and offered to help me free of charge an hour a day, so he did for about a month. I quickly began to realize how crazy pros see the game and they have a whole different level of thinking.
I worked about 50 hours a week getting up at 4:45 am everyday, fighting LA traffic and getting home around 3-4pm, which didnt leave me much time to play. I was beat when I would get home and only got to play about 10-15 games a day, which by far was not enough. I needed more and wanted this incredibly bad. October was coming around and RaNgeD told me about MLG and said he was going. I saw this as an opportunity to expand my view on the SC2 community and the sport itself. I decided to play in the competition as well. Trying to not go off on too much of a tangent, but here I met ReSpOnSe, who is an amazing character himself, and plenty of other amazing players. Lazarus Gaming was nice enough to let RaNgeD and I join them and eat dinner / hang out with them for the majority of the time. Playing my first LAN, let alone one as MLG, was definitely nerve racking. I won my first series thankfully against a random Diamond player going 2-1. My next series I lost 1-2 getting knocked into the losers bracket thanks to a random cheesy player =) In the losers I face LGZelniq, who is also a very cool guys, losing 0-2 as well. After MLG I knew I had to go pro and wanted to take it to the next level. When I returned home, being at work was pretty much torture, because I just wanted to be in my leather chair studying the game, not helping 90 year old men fix their web cam so they can talk dirty to young girls over the internet.
RaNgeD started out as a coach and became a really awesome friend along with ReSpOnSe. I remember getting excited as hell everytime we'd skype chat and talk strats. Come December, both of them brought something to me that I never would imagine be true. I was offered an opportunity of a lifetime. They told me that one of ReSpOnSe's students (CEO of Newrosoft) was forming an EU progaming team and needed players. I thought nothing of it at first, until they talked about how ReSpOnSe could not go because he just recently got engaged (friggin' congrats man, so happy for you). Andrei had asked if they knew anyone else who has potential or is a progamer and they suggested me. Andrei checked out my play, although definitely nowhere near top tier or even 200 at this point, decided to give me a chance because the two explained how much potential I had although I rarely got to play. They knew that if I got a chance to play hard and practice for hours on end, I'd reach the top. We researched the entire situation through and through, made sure everything was solid and legit and decided to move forward with it.
After everything became 100% I left my job last month on Feb. 4th, so I could focus solely on my game. Since then I have been mass laddering, studying my reps, staying up till 2 am to watch GSL, analyzing games, pros reps, VODs, discussing strats with others and practicing my butt off nonstop. Currently I only sit at 3200 pts in ML, but that will change very shortly. I am a very dedicated person with crazy work ethics. I've been truly blessed by our savior Jesus Christ and given an opportunity almost no one would ever get and I'm going to take it full force. I promise you guys will be seeing ALOT more of me in the future. I did not play BW and I know PLENTY of players that did are probably a little worn out. My heart and soul are fresh and very passionate about the game and you will see some promising games out of me. stay tuned!!! -sLeEpy
Other blogs:
March 19th, 2011 - Blog #2
March 25th, 2011 - Blog #3
March 31st, 2011 - Blog#4
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GL with your SC2 career, 3100 is pretty good already, keep us updated with your progress.
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haha thanks, I've got quite a few games played and am definitely learning / progressing. Thanks
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On March 11 2011 15:14 AnotherEon wrote:
Not this again...
StarCraft II is like a a gold rush right now... learn to sit back and enjoy the commotion.
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maybe you should sign up for some fo the open tournaments in the tournament discussion... I say this because I am thinking of you, not shamelessly self promoting... >.>...
but seriously i like these posts, and I hope you make a name for yourself, and get noticed. If you work at it, why can't you? Just adopt the slogan "Haters Gonna Hate" and turn it into a sort of life philosophy and you can go far. As stupid as it sounds, remaining positive will be most of the battle with this. Good luck though.
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I've played a few LANs in fullerton and what not, did relatively well. I played some open tournies online with not the best but decent results. As far as promoting, I'm really not that worried about that right now, I'm more focused on improving my play. I'll be streaming shortly here when I leave to EU. But yes, staying positive is by far the hardest part. Especially with all of the negative people out there. Just have to ignore it. as the saying goes "if you have haters you're doing something right"
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wowow amazing opportunity for you, I am really hoping the best for you.
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On March 11 2011 15:40 BrodiaQ wrote:
wowow amazing opportunity for you, I am really hoping the best for you.
Thanks a ton man =) Not too many people that are positive, good to see positive feedback
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Gogo sLeEpy :D you have been awesome to hang out with at the last three lans, and I know you have the potential and passion to be one of the top players ^^ . I wish the best for you.
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Thanks Josh. You and Sib have helped me come along way with all the customs =) way glad I met you two
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good luck bro'h, you deserve the best!
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Sounds like you actually have a chance to become a programer unlike other posters...
Best of luck!
If you have time or interest, would you wanna play a couple customs?
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On March 11 2011 19:03 mizU wrote:
Sounds like you actually have a chance to become a programer unlike other posters...
Best of luck!
If you have time or interest, would you wanna play a couple customs?
thanks mizu, i will pm you for your cc
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Gogo sLeEpy hwaiting!!
You'll go far, and I'll be rooting for you the whole way!! =)
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I have been keeping track in my head of the success rate of players wishing to be good and writing biographies as if they've already made it.
The running tally thus far: zero stars have been born of the blog section
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Don't you think it's a little unfair, and disingenuous, to play with Jesus on your side? It's like playing with your friend as an observer and he's telling you what to do. I mean, I know it's not like Jesus is controlling the mouse, but I still think you should tell people that they are basically playing 1v2. I think it's really imbalanced that you can use the Son of God while you play. It's like using a performance enhancing drug. IMO, tournaments like MLG and GSL should make players swear they won't pray or ask for blessings before a match. They should just win with skill alone.
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@ Floor. Yes definitely, but I'm not your average player just "wishing" i've given up alot and have more dedication than any player you've done a bigraphy about. I will succeed
lol Jack...you should really re-read what you said....No i do not feel it is "imbalanced" at all...I think that is possibly by far the most absurd thing I've ever heard. All I said was I've been blessed my friend.
and thanks Xarrow =)
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On March 12 2011 06:21 sincerelysLeEpy wrote:
lol Jack...you should really re-read what you said....No i do not feel it is "imbalanced" at all...I think that is possibly by far the most absurd thing I've ever heard. All I said was I've been blessed my friend.
Well, if he's not imbalanced, why would people worship him? All I'm saying is that you can have as many colossus and void-ray as you want, but if your opponent has Jesus on his side, you probably won't win. I don't think that's fair in tournament play.
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3100 is pretty low to think about going pro. i think most 3600+ players don't have what it takes to go pro, but good luck to you.
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@ rauk. As stated before, yea you have a valid point, but everyone starts somewhere. It's going to show as I play. Plus the people that you are talking about are not me and have nowhere near the tools at hand that I will have or the passion and dedication I do. Thank you for the luck though mate, I really appreciate it.
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Props to sleepy, gl! This is definitely different from most of the other "I want to go pro" blogs since you threw yourself out and made some key connections to get yourself hooked up, hope to see vods of you pwning fools soon 
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On March 12 2011 14:48 LlamaNamedOsama wrote:Props to sleepy, gl! This is definitely different from most of the other "I want to go pro" blogs since you threw yourself out and made some key connections to get yourself hooked up, hope to see vods of you pwning fools soon
WHOA MANNER! 
glhf sleepy hope everything works out awesome for you and austin and any other players that join the team. 
I better see u raping nerds rly soon, no excuses now the pressures on!
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@ llama thanks a ton man, posts like yours boost my motivation =)
@ Lucky, haha thanks man, i appreciate all the games you've been running with me, even if you're just running micro strats on me lol
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Only know you from some customs and chatting but I believe you will do great in Romania because of your dedication. So please own all on the EU servers.
And like Ghandi said:
"A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. "
And you will become a progamer
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On March 13 2011 02:51 tbeen wrote:
"A man is but the product of his thoughts. What he thinks, he becomes. "
Very awesome quote. I agree 100%
Thanks you man
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GL sleepy. Man, I hope I had a chance like you. Your so lucky, and I'm sure you'll do great. GOGO SLEEP HWAITING!
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Gl Hf Justin! Hope Romania goes well for you and Ranged. Keep in touch!
Can't wait to see you raping in dreamhack :D
gG's
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thanks neo and Sib. appreciate the support / practice games =)
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On March 12 2011 06:32 rauk wrote:
3100 is pretty low to think about going pro. i think most 3600+ players don't have what it takes to go pro, but good luck to you.
Ladder ratings don't really mean anything man... Skill, experience, and ability to progress is what counts, and being on a pro team provides the ability for better practice and being in a competitive environment offers a huge advantage.
Good luck buddy! You'll do great
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GL man! Ranged and Response are great players and a great resource. In fact Ranged may be one of the most underrated and under appreciated NA players at the moment. I love watching him play when he is an opponent on someone's stream that I happen to be watching.
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Best of luck to you. I have very fond memories of SSB. The good ol' days when I was naieve as a child and was tricked by some random website that if I went through the agonizing challenge of beating the entire game on the "very hard" mode with only 1 life as Jigglypuff you would get to play as Master Hand. The innocent and oblivious days I miss ever so...
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thanks guys =)
Fodder hahaha oh man i actually heard of that as well! thats pretty funny. I was lucky enough to play melee with RaNgeD and his buddies in Washington before I left. Brought back some memories, such an amazing game!
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Well I do sincerely wish you the best of luck. You remind me a lot of the dedication and love for improvement that I pat myself on the back so hard for because up until I knew of you, I only thought myself and Fatal1ty had (or at least knew of). But now props off to you, may the power of heart compel you to greatness. I may not succeed in my own endeavors to do the same in this game like you may, but at least one of us (you) has a very strong potential to do so. Best of wishes. I'm not the most religious of people so I'll just jokingly send you my blessings from Auir as a Protoss player heh.
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THanks alot Fodder =) I don't really know how many people have a passion for the game and to improve like myself, but I know it'll lead me to succeed. reading positive posts like yours boosts the morale alot so again I thank you for that!
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you have a very unique opportunity, i wish you best of luck to succeed
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On March 12 2011 06:32 rauk wrote:
3100 is pretty low to think about going pro. i think most 3600+ players don't have what it takes to go pro, but good luck to you.
yeah... everything was going well until i read this, and then the bit about jesus christ our lord and savior...
well good luck to you, i'll try to keep an eye on your progress. update us with your new ranking.
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@ Vei. Gotta start somewhere. playing. didn't play BW and we have been playing about 8-12 hours a day. I am sure we will see quite a bit of improvement in due time.
thank you for the good luck wishes though! I'll be sure to keep posting blogs weekly with pix and updated MMR. Ladder reset on US today and played a bit as well on EU. Right now I'm more or less studying the game, matchups and mass gaming to get comfortable in different situations.
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