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PrinceDelight
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia49 Posts
April 11 2011 11:29 GMT
#1
First things first, let me introduce myself. My name is Keiran, I'm 20 years old, I'm from Australia and I've been following/playing StarCraft since 2008. I haven't been an active Brood War player since late 2009, the people I was playing with abruptly dropped the game because of other commitments. Sadly I dropped it a few months after because I was frustrated with my lack of success(I hate myself for being so weak minded...), but still followed the Pro scene religiously almost never missing a broadcast.

I was sitting at my PC last night watching some SC2 replays when I suddenly got a craving to start playing Brood War again. I quickly uninstalled SC2 so I don't get distracted, and furiously started practicing some Terran builds I remembered my friends using (1 Rax FE, Siege Expand and 2fact Vultures). Is it strange I haven't really jumped on the SC2 boat like so many others? I've always liked BW more than SC2, I just find it really quite boring for some reason. I can see how people love it, but it just can't compete when you put it next to Brood War.

The first thing I noticed was that even though I haven't played seriously in two and a half years I was a lot quicker and my macro, while still in it's extremely basic stages, was insanely better than it was when I used to play. I put it down to the fact that I really didn't have any idea what I was doing back when I first started, I never really used any specific builds or hotkeys ect... I actually used to think hotkeys were inconvenient.

The most important thing I've done tonight is set myself a goal, that goal is "To be at least D+ rank by the end of this year". I understand that it's a little unrealistic, but having a goal is a positive thing and, hopefully it's going to push me to get better and work harder when it comes to playing and studying the game.

Over the next couple of weeks I can only see myself trying to get the builds I have been practicing down, I really don't expect to be an amazing player overnight so just baby steps for the moment. Once I feel comfortable I guess the next step is to start playing real opponents on iCCup or maybe just some friendlies with other TL posters, which I'm already quite nervous about. Last time I was playing on iCCup back in 2009 I think I went 2-35, which is pretty bad but hey, two wins is better than nothing, right?

That's really about it for the moment, like I said earlier, I really don't expect to become an amazing player overnight but I really plan on working hard to become a better player in time, using this great community to it's full potential and maybe even making some friends along the way. This blog is for my own benefit so I can track my progress and mindset as time goes on, hopefully whoever gives it a read will find some enjoyment by coming with me on this journey.

Thanks.
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start yo
ieatkids5
Profile Blog Joined September 2004
United States4628 Posts
April 11 2011 11:49 GMT
#2
It's refreshing to see some BW still being played
I've switched to SC2, but I really enjoy the nostalgia of BW. I always love sitting back and watching some old VODs from way back whenever (2004 OSL anyone???) when I followed the BW proscene.
Ryps
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Romania2740 Posts
April 11 2011 12:29 GMT
#3
"To be at least D+ rank by the end of this year". I understand that it's a little unrealistic


What do you mean by that, D+ seems like a very low and easy to attain goal, I'm sure you can reach it within a month. Anyway gl
PrinceDelight
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
Australia49 Posts
April 11 2011 12:46 GMT
#4
Maybe it's more realistic than I originally though.

Still if I complete it I'll set a higher goal.
start yo
BROntosaur
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada13 Posts
April 18 2011 13:11 GMT
#5
Wanker
"i want to sleep!!" -korean student
Sayle
Profile Joined October 2010
United Kingdom3685 Posts
April 18 2011 16:32 GMT
#6
On April 11 2011 21:29 Drey wrote:
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"To be at least D+ rank by the end of this year". I understand that it's a little unrealistic


What do you mean by that, D+ seems like a very low and easy to attain goal, I'm sure you can reach it within a month. Anyway gl


Clearly has not played on ICCup.

Good luck with your goal. It's definetely reachable in a few months but it won't be easy. Broodwar hwaiting~!
TheAwesomeAll
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands1609 Posts
April 18 2011 18:56 GMT
#7
i got d+ once, 2 facting every game even vs zerg. Good times
Now im master lolz
dr Helvetica <3
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