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Afraid of playing SC2.

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Meeran
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Sweden91 Posts
March 28 2011 08:18 GMT
#1
So this is me writing a blog.

I have no idea where to start off but here goes nothing!

I'm an almost 21 year old girl, living a pretty much normal life in cold Sweden. I was adopted from South Korea as a baby, but anyhow.
I've been playing World of Warcraft on an off since the release of vanilla, and it has taken A LOT of time of y life, where I spent doing nothing in game when I had important stuff to do irl. I guess I'm pretty bad diciplined. But after 6 years it finally has comed to an end. My bf just recently quit since I quit just a few days earlier, but now comes WHAT THE FUCK to do with all the time I have over. When SC2 was released I played quit a bit and managed to get to Platinum, which I felt pretty proud of since I never ever played an RTS before. But in the end of november me and my ex broke up and he was the one helping me improve with my SC2 life, we used to watch streams and Day[9] dailies together. But when that fell apart I also lost SC2.
But now with no WoW I feel for taking back SC2 but I'm afraid of failing. Since my new bf isn't really in to SC2. And most of the friends I made during that time is not activley playing anymore. And I'm afraid of feeling like a failure when Im gonna loooooooooose a lot. Not that I become an angry person or so when losing, I just hate the feeling you get like "I knew I could have beten that guy, STUPID ME" kinda thing. For about 3 months I've blamed that I have bad internet as an excuse for not playing SC2, which is just bullshit. My internet is fine enough and so is my computer. I'm just to afraid to face it again I guess.

But yeah... TL:DR Quit WoW, missing SC2 but to afraid of playing.

***
Number J - Day[9]
MisterD
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Germany1338 Posts
March 28 2011 08:22 GMT
#2
simple solution: hook him up, get him addicted
Gold isn't everything in life... you need wood, too!
Roe
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada6002 Posts
March 28 2011 08:27 GMT
#3
umm...what is SC2, the boogyman of video games? This seems to happen all too often...I guess there's a brooding populace of gamers afraid of failure, which goes against what I thought. What will happen if you lose? Will you actually be worse at the game? Will you be better if you don't play at all?
Jumbled
Profile Joined September 2010
1543 Posts
March 28 2011 08:35 GMT
#4
I took a break from SC2 for a couple of months to get some work sorted, and it is hard to get back to it. I'd say start by practicing some build orders against the AI to the feel of it back as well as some confidence.

Next remind yourself that losses are inevitable when coming back and that ranking doesn't matter, only improving your skills. Get yourself feeling positive, then hit the "Find Match" button. If you get frustrated by a loss, take a break, chill out, then watch the replay to see where you went wrong and resolve to do better next time. The skills will come back to you.
Catch]22
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden2683 Posts
March 28 2011 08:37 GMT
#5
On March 28 2011 17:27 Roe wrote:
umm...what is SC2, the boogyman of video games? This seems to happen all too often...I guess there's a brooding populace of gamers afraid of failure, which goes against what I thought. What will happen if you lose? Will you actually be worse at the game? Will you be better if you don't play at all?


For some of us it sucks to lose, try playing Heroes of Newerth and you'll see just how far people can take a meaningless game and turn it into something HUGE. (Yup, I rage in HoN aswell)

As for OP, if you like playing, you pretty much need to have to suck it up and keep playing, losing sucks, it always will, all the post-game analysis one can do still wont stop me from becoming an animal when losing. Lycka till!
Smurphy
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States374 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-28 08:38:16
March 28 2011 08:37 GMT
#6
Hit the practice partner thread.

Find some people on the server you play on around the level you feel that you are. I've had the most luck by going to the last few pages and adding about 10-15 people then giving them each a generic message that I found them on the Team Liquid practice partner thread and that I am greatly interested in blowing up their base.

I bet that as a Platinum player you would be a great asset to Bronze and Silver players as well. Don't be afraid to add some newer players to your friends list who are looking for help. Some of them have the most zeal for the game, eager to learn, and quite fun to be around.

*EDIT*
Also, keep in mind when laddering that nearly everyone has a 50% win rate. Winning half your games is perfectly normal and expected.
CaptainSlow
Profile Joined October 2010
Malaysia164 Posts
March 28 2011 08:42 GMT
#7
just have faith. keep playing. u will suffer loses. maybe even get a huge streak of losses.

BUT KEEP TRYING!!

dont give up. once u give up, u have truly failed.


tomatriedes
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
New Zealand5356 Posts
March 28 2011 08:57 GMT
#8
Remember, thanks to the matchmaking system, the more you lose, the easier the games get.
Skuller
Profile Joined September 2010
United States197 Posts
March 28 2011 09:11 GMT
#9
I guess one of things that I focus on during a losing streak is that what I want to do. I want to get better at the game, so that I can win with ease, rather than just winning games.
Torte de Lini
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany38463 Posts
March 28 2011 09:22 GMT
#10
Join a community. A smaller one than this that can personally help you.
For instance, I'm with The Northern Resistance Community who help me and play with me in HoN [and I help them in SC2 if they want/need it].

Give that a shot, find friends :3
https://twitter.com/#!/TorteDeLini (@TorteDeLini)
Existential
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia2107 Posts
March 28 2011 09:27 GMT
#11
It doesn't really matter if you lose a lot, because it is after all just a game. And even if you do lose it's just a stepping stone to getting better by learning from your mistakes. So if you're eager about playing it then just play it and if you win you win and if you lose, then improve to win the next time
Jaedong <3 | BW - The first game I ever loved
KinosJourney2
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Sweden1811 Posts
March 28 2011 09:30 GMT
#12
You don't really NEED a practice partner or close friend to improve, but if you don't like mass gaming i guess you don't have much of a choice. Like mentioned before the practice partner thread is your best bet, or getting your boyfriend hooked and playing with him
ocho wrote: EDIT: NEVERMIND, THIS THING HAS APM TECHNOLOGY OMG
FODDER~
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States109 Posts
March 28 2011 09:34 GMT
#13
Losses are absolutely innevitable at all levels of play. Embrace the simple fact that a loss is not really a loss if you learn from it. It's simply another piece to the puzzle that makes you that much stronger surviving it and unlocks another part of yourself as a player each time. Fearing losses is like fearing growth itself. It's not only completely futile but also foolish. Embrace what loseing can give you and you will reap the benefits that far outweigh the negatives. That is by far the best advice anybody ever can or ever will give you when it comes to improveing.

And if nothing else do as the other fine gentlemen suggested here. Find a practice partner and/or mentor. Practice your builds. Get that base confidence and move on in. Remember what I said about losses though. Embrace their innevitability and reap their benefits for maximum success. It may seem counterintuitive at first that loseing is good but it's probably the best thing that could ever happen to you. It's where the improvement and overall growth of being both a player and person stems from. And once losing no longer scares you, you'll funny enough, not see yourself losing to much after that point.

Best of luck!
I am a Diamond league Protoss player in need of any form of help that can be given. If you believe you can help please contact me. I really want to improve more than anything and just need a form of guidance and small push in the truely right direction.
PandaCore
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany553 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-03-28 09:49:59
March 28 2011 09:46 GMT
#14
You should find some other people to play with too.

I kind of know the situation myself. Most of my friends were getting SC2 when it got released and they all hardly ever play by now. I'm more or less the only one left. But after getting more involved into the community and just playing the game I just met a few people across all leagues and countries with who I can talk about or play the game.

I'm always open to find a few practice partners too, even if they're bronze, silver, gold, platinum, diamond, masters. But I like to talk about the games and we help each other improve... and suddenly you wanted to just hop on the game for 1-2 matches and realize 4 hours have passed already.

So yeah, my main advice would be: Just try to get involved somewhere or just play the game if you're missing it and had fun with it

P.S.: From your profile picture I'd think you're playing Protoss. If you want we can just do a few practice matches if you hit me with a PM. I think my Protoss should still be about Platinum level too, even though I main Zerg by now.
I has a flavor
aimaimaim
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Philippines2167 Posts
March 28 2011 09:55 GMT
#15
Mass gaming doesn't really improve your game-play.

Take combat-ex for example :D
Religion is a dying idea .. || 'E-sport' outside Korea are nerds who wants to feel like rockstars. || I'm not gonna fuck with trolls on General Forum ever again .. FUCK!
Valckrie
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom533 Posts
March 28 2011 12:22 GMT
#16
I also recommend joining a community, they are great and are lots more fun to play with than on your own, mass laddering. It'll also help you improve much faster, as you've got people to talk to, discuss strategy and always have practice partners.
Fear is a 4 letter word. Why be afraid?
BabyToss!
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Czech Republic588 Posts
March 28 2011 13:54 GMT
#17
Hey there,

I completelly can understand & relate to you in regards of 'being afraid'. What helps to get into game more is to find like-minded, friendly people to spend time with on SC2. Even if you ladder or just play random practice games, such people, when you talk to them lesser the anxiety and fears. Simply because they understand you as well as they too want to get into the game, overcoming similar fears. Such mutual understanding to each other often raises such fears altogether or reduce them significantly, so you actually get to enjoy the game much much more!

Good luck overcoming your fears
Nowadays a Filthy Casual | Follow your dreams |
Irave
Profile Joined October 2010
United States9965 Posts
March 28 2011 13:57 GMT
#18
If you want someone to watch Day9 with suggest it to your current boyfriend. You can still do the same type of practice as you did before. Can't win every game of sc2, so don't treat a loss as a complete failure, as its the best way to learn the game. As most spend a great amount of time analyzing a loss.
KOFgokuon
Profile Blog Joined August 2004
United States14893 Posts
March 28 2011 14:31 GMT
#19
even if you lose a lot, just have some fun with it, you'll get matched up with similarly skilled players
yesplz
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States295 Posts
March 28 2011 17:21 GMT
#20
Play for fun not for winning. I used to have the same problem in BW but now i just stopped caring and it's a lot more fun!
xXFireandIceXx
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada4296 Posts
March 28 2011 17:57 GMT
#21
Just treat SC2 as relaxation. It gets much easier.
mintiefresh
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada52 Posts
March 28 2011 18:23 GMT
#22
the only solution is to play more
Meeran
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Sweden91 Posts
March 29 2011 08:17 GMT
#23
Thanks for all the encouragement and nice tips. Will def start looking for a few practise partners.

If anyone feel for playing a game or two, feel free to add me: Meeran.324 EU

<3<3 TL
Number J - Day[9]
PaInCaKe
Profile Joined March 2011
Austria6 Posts
March 29 2011 19:46 GMT
#24
Just added you ingame, looking forward to play a few games with you =)
Beefovic
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2 Posts
April 05 2011 15:41 GMT
#25
I'll play vs you! I need someone to practice against aswell!
Meeran
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Sweden91 Posts
April 05 2011 15:53 GMT
#26
On April 06 2011 00:41 Beefovic wrote:
I'll play vs you! I need someone to practice against aswell!


You just wanna faceroll me
Number J - Day[9]
Beefovic
Profile Joined April 2011
Sweden2 Posts
April 05 2011 17:01 GMT
#27
On April 06 2011 00:53 Meeran wrote:
Show nested quote +
On April 06 2011 00:41 Beefovic wrote:
I'll play vs you! I need someone to practice against aswell!


You just wanna faceroll me


That's a lie yo, Im quite shit nowdays
GreatFall
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1061 Posts
April 05 2011 17:37 GMT
#28
Don't be scared to play. The matchmaking system is actually quite good. You won't be constantly matched with people that much better than you and it will become routine and less scary the more you play.
Inventor of the 'Burning Tide' technique to quickly getting Outmatched Crusher achivement :D
SlyinZ
Profile Joined August 2010
France199 Posts
April 05 2011 19:41 GMT
#29
As a korean would said :
Practice more.
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