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MASSivezTV
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States289 Posts
May 12 2011 20:37 GMT
#1
I've been losing a real lot lately and haven't really enjoyed starcraft whatsoever. Though this may be only recently, playing the game seems far more stressful than will ever be fun. I do enjoy watching starcraft matches and all, but I may have to settle playing another game for now.

I play Zerg and it's just far too fragile early game imo. I'm not making excuses however, I have played a lot of protoss and some terran too, I just enjoy the mobility of zerg and scouting. Im about rank 25 in plat, and I have gone on a [Massive] losing streak.

The game feels like a job instead of fun. I will still play every now and then, but as of right now, I either have to practice strictly or just step back from it for a while. I guess we'll see how things go..

Kenpachi
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States9908 Posts
May 12 2011 20:41 GMT
#2
Its not surprising. the pizazz of SC2 was removed bit by bit
Nada's body is South Korea's greatest weapon.
PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
May 12 2011 20:56 GMT
#3
It tends to go back and forth. I'll go on long winning streaks for a while, then go on losing streak as my MMR gets bumped up, then win games again, then lose, etc.

I totally understand how you feel, though, lol.
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TheFrankOne
Profile Joined December 2010
United States667 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-05-12 21:08:14
May 12 2011 21:07 GMT
#4
When I get frustrated because of losing I tend to do random, unplanned things when playing which fail miserably, causing me to lose more. Normally I find taking a one or two day break really helps my game. I come back with better ideas and focus.

Don't just quit man, try taking a break for a while. Seriously though, quit if you're still not having fun after a break, it should be fun, it is a game.
Jugan
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States1566 Posts
May 12 2011 21:07 GMT
#5
It truly depends on your mindset at the point you're at right now. You should focus on the things you like about the game, rather than winning/losing. For me I like getting down to the nitty gritty and executing very precise timing attacks and experimenting to make them better. It really gets rough when you focus only on winning/losing because you start only viewing yourself as a bunch of numbers.

Focus on the process, not the result
Even a Savior couldn't fix all problems. www.twitch.tv/xJugan
MASSivezTV
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States289 Posts
May 12 2011 21:34 GMT
#6
thanks for the feedback guys
Sermokala
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States13849 Posts
May 12 2011 22:07 GMT
#7
On May 13 2011 05:41 Kenpachi wrote:
Its not surprising. the pizazz of SC2 was removed bit by bit



I see what you did there. Very Very clever.
A wise man will say that he knows nothing. We're gona party like its 2752 Hail Dark Brandon
SlipperySnake
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
248 Posts
May 12 2011 22:27 GMT
#8
Dude, I have totally been there. It is just a matter of stepping back a bit, I have become a huge spectator but what I really enjoy is going back and forth. You should just take a break and don't get stressed out about it. As a fellow loss streak compatriot, just do whatever you actually enjoy and be real about it. If you aren't looking to be a pro then take a break if you aren't having fun.

Hell dude I even went back to playing TF2 competitively. It is all just about what you want to do, and don't push yourself during your free entertainment time because that ruins it.
samgold
Profile Joined April 2011
United States30 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-06-26 20:19:18
May 12 2011 22:40 GMT
#9
red.venom
Profile Joined October 2002
United States4651 Posts
May 12 2011 23:25 GMT
#10
Im with you man. To me its boring and not fun to practice. Attempting to even play enough to stay in grandmaster for me is like the biggest struggle even though its easy and just requires around a dozen games a week. I barely enjoy watching the game as well but its just hard to quit something you have put so much time into.
Broom
MASSivezTV
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States289 Posts
May 12 2011 23:51 GMT
#11
yea im not gonna like cold turkey quit lol, just may take a break. been playing around with terran but im terrible with it lol xD
Deleted User 3420
Profile Blog Joined May 2003
24492 Posts
May 13 2011 00:00 GMT
#12
If you're playing to be a winner then when you hit walls you have to push through them. Focus on striving to improve and you'll improve.

If you're not playing to be a winner then bleh who cares just have fun.



Also, if you are playing to be a winner then the game can definitely feel like a job. You just have to have the right attitude about it. It can feel like a job and still be fun. Enjoy striving for perfection!
MASSivezTV
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States289 Posts
May 13 2011 00:24 GMT
#13
will do thanks travis. if you guys want a follow up blog about this situation, i wrote one here: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=222398
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