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CaptainPlatypus
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States852 Posts
August 22 2011 01:49 GMT
#1
Okay, not flawless. There are a lot of problem areas in my play still - creep spreading, for one.

But in my last blog entry, I said my goal was to be in the top 8 of my Silver division by Friday. Well, it's Sunday, and I'm already there. I started playing SC2...Wednesday? Something like that.

I've been making a lot of progress really fast, and between the forums and liquipedia, I literally couldn't have even started without TL. I probably would have gotten ranked into bronze, gotten frustrated really easily as I died over and over again to cheese because I had no clue what I was doing, and quit. With TeamLiquid, I'll probably be in Gold soon - it'll make me feel pretty good if I manage that before I've had the game for a week. Apparently Battle.net can get confused if you go on streaks, though, and I've won 4-5 games in a row and haven't really seen anything I could lose to - even against players favored against me.

This probably sounds like a "omg I'm so awesome!" post, and, well, it kinda is. Let's be clear, I'm awful - I'd probably lose 99/100 games to every single person who reads this blog. But I'm learning quickly, I'm having a good time, and I'm at the point where I can focus on playing better, instead of frantically scrambling to macro and having no time for anything else. I actually planted my first fungals in a battle this past game, and it felt GOOD. I completely destroyed in the fight and went on to win with a push right away, too!

Really enjoying myself, and everyone here who's contributed to Liquipedia or posted on the forums is a part of that, however indirectly. So, thanks. <3

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eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
August 22 2011 01:58 GMT
#2
Nothing warms my heart more than seeing someone having fun.

After seeing many angry posts around hearing complaining and raging, all I can say is: it's a game. Have fun. If you're not having fun, you're probably not doing it right.

Glad to see you making progress and, more importantly, enjoying yourself.
ㅇㅅㅌㅅ
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
August 22 2011 02:06 GMT
#3
Best of luck, Cap! Love ya.
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
n.DieJokes
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States3443 Posts
August 22 2011 02:07 GMT
#4
On August 22 2011 10:58 eviltomahawk wrote:
Nothing warms my heart more than seeing someone having fun.

Good blog, 5/5
MyLove + Your Love= Supa Love
Mayor
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States472 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-22 02:15:35
August 22 2011 02:15 GMT
#5
Like earlier mentioned, it's wonderful to see someone thoroughly enjoy the game, they don't rage, they don't break stuff, they just have fun. It's something I couldn't really do, and maybe that's why it's so great to see someone else enjoy it so much, great read. 5/5.

If you want any help/want to play at all, feel free to add me, mayor.626
"You can be creative but I will crush it under the iron fist of my conservative play." - Liquid`Tyler
JMC4
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States261 Posts
August 22 2011 02:52 GMT
#6
Good work and glad you're enjoying the game. Keep working and PM me if you want a mid Diamond toss practice partner. Keep up the great work
Diamond Protoss ~
Blisse
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada3710 Posts
August 22 2011 03:32 GMT
#7
It's actually weird to have someone I know not use Team Liquid and see how badly his play is without it. I can't imagine Diamond+ players not following any sort of guide from here or something similar.

Good luck and keep having fun~
There is no one like you in the universe.
CaptainPlatypus
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States852 Posts
August 22 2011 04:54 GMT
#8
The thing I've been surprised about much since I started playing SC2 is how damn seriously other people take their games. I mean, that's not a bad thing necessarily, it's good to be invested in winning, but in my first placement match, I told the other guy it was my first placement match. He said "I'm sorry, I'm pretty good, I'll crush you" (but with a couple more typos maybe). I was like "that's fine" and suddenly he was hella suspicious - thought it wasn't really my first game, that I was lying to get an advantage or something.

Then he killed me in 4 minutes with a bunker rush. It was pretty funny. :D

Anyway, I'm glad to see all the support! Let's hope I break into gold soon! <3
MrDonkeyBong
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada103 Posts
August 22 2011 05:28 GMT
#9
So great to see a new player coming into the game and enjoying them self! And don't worry, there are lots of people just as nooby as you on this site, its a learning process for all of us
"If you wish to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first invent the universe." -- Carl Sagan
VTArlock
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States1763 Posts
August 22 2011 16:18 GMT
#10
I love blogs like these. Always happy to hear when new people come into the community with a positive outlook. You have no idea how many people come around simply to QQ about imba or how frustrated they are or why "x" is happening when they do "y".

So I tip my hat to you for your fantastic performance! Keep it up! Welcome to Starcraft AND teamliquid. Hope you enjoy your stay in both for many years to come.
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