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leadphyc
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States99 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-16 21:27:57
March 16 2011 16:20 GMT
#1
I am getting so close to moving to diamond i can taste it. It can't be more than a few games away can it? I'm number one in my division and I have won 5 out of my last 6 games and they were all vs. people that were top of there diamond division.

I also recently saw great improvement in my late pvz. I usually just cannot deal with the broodlords but I'm getting it now. I beat a diamond zerg who was number one in his division and according to bnet on his way to masters i assume because he had the little green up arrow next to his name.

I also need to think about getting practice partners for all the different match ups. maybe not PvP as i think I'm pretty solid in that match up. Defending the four gate is simply if you have good force fields then it is an easy win from there. I suppose I'll head down to the practice partner thread and see if i can pick out a few diamond zergs and terrans.

getting a good practice partner is the best way to learn right? Aside from getting a coach which i might do later on, when i go as far as i can with practice partners. It feels like i am flying through platinum.

Any input on how to find a GOOD practice partner and anything else i can do to learn faster?

Edit: Yes! made it to diamond now from rank 8 to 1 then to masters maybe yea?

always go for the win!
YOzah
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada18 Posts
March 16 2011 16:33 GMT
#2
From personal experience, having practice partners is an amazing way to improve your game. Not only do you have someone to discuss strategies with/play against, you also get a different perspective on the matchup from their point of view; that in itself can be vital in correcting any errors in your play.

As for finding a practice partner, just be friendly while laddering. I've found quite a few people on ladder myself who I practice with fairly often, which has definitely made me a better player. Good luck.
N3rV[Green]
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States1935 Posts
March 16 2011 16:57 GMT
#3
to find a good practice partner, message the next guy that just wipes the floor with you. Not a "ahhh I really fucked that one" game, a "holy shit am I playing some kind of god?" game. Ask him if it's cool to add and ask to play again later. Most people will say sure.

The TL practice partner thread is also pretty good, just add a random name, ask him if he's free to play a game and have some fun!

NerVFourOTwo
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if you wanna get a head start xD
Never fear the darkness, Bran. The strongest trees are rooted in the dark places of the earth. Darkness will be your cloak, your shield, your mother's milk. Darkness will make you strong.
Cider
Profile Joined July 2010
United States198 Posts
March 16 2011 17:03 GMT
#4
If you want pvz practice, hit me up, cider.476, I'm a high platinum zerg, pretty sure I'm on the cusp of being promoted too. I play lots of afternoons and most evenings EST
You can't spell Courage without Rage
Chill
Profile Blog Joined January 2005
Calgary25977 Posts
March 16 2011 17:05 GMT
#5
Several people have asked me if they can add me after a game and I always say yes. Then when they've messaged me for games later, I sometimes say yes. If we had really good games I would message that person asking for games. And that's how a practice partnership is formed.
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Lexpar
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
1813 Posts
March 16 2011 17:09 GMT
#6
On March 17 2011 02:05 Chill wrote:
Several people have asked me if they can add me after a game and I always say yes. Then when they've messaged me for games later, I sometimes say yes. If we had really good games I would message that person asking for games. And that's how a practice partnership is formed.



-and, just maybe, true love.
leadphyc
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States99 Posts
March 16 2011 17:11 GMT
#7
kool advice . ill hit you up cider when i get into diamond cause i'm just so close cant stop now. unless i get on a losing streak and rage hard.
always go for the win!
Cider
Profile Joined July 2010
United States198 Posts
March 16 2011 17:59 GMT
#8
sounds good. Good luck!
You can't spell Courage without Rage
plbro81
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
117 Posts
March 17 2011 00:12 GMT
#9
good luck dude. im in plat trying to get into diamond too though i think im still a month or so away from getting promoted.
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