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Decided to do the final push of Diamond to Masters

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Sjk1
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom22 Posts
September 06 2011 16:28 GMT
#1
Hello,

I have for a long time watched starcraft 2, i play very casually and everytime i do, i go on and do stupid things such as 4s etc! (NOT! Getting better at the 1v1 scene that i love), I have always dreamed of becoming a very good player and even pro, where i dont have the time to go pro i would like to be able to say i am a masters player, I started of this game in bronze from release, however i didnt stay there long and shot up to gold in about a week, from there i only did about 2 ladder games a day if im lucky, not even that, i went thru stages of not playing for a week, just watching, however each season i played a few games and got promoted, and now i find myself in diamond. I have taken the time it has taken me to get diamond to the games i have played, and realised if i actually put time into playing i would become a much better player.

Therefore i have decided to make the push! The thing i hate about playing is the feeling of being "Alone" almost, so i have got my stream to a 1080p quality, and i would like to stream the games i play. And hopefully i can make the push! :D

As for race, it took me a long time to decide, but then i have found that i have the best mechanics as zerg, therefore i am going to stick with zerg as mechanics is what i need to work on if i am going to become a good player. I invite you all to my stream, i invite feedback from anybody, if that be in my play, or stream. If you want me to place a specific music, then feel free, I might even plug my microphone in if i get more viewers to talk about my play and reasoning about my play.

This is on the EU server, if anybody wants to contact me in-game, to practise or whatever (WIlling to practise and help people below bronze - gold if they like ) My name on there is Sjk.516

Thanks all i hope you all enjoy my stream and play along with me! Where i finally get my arse in gear and play some starcraft 2! :D


http://www.justin.tv/sjk1

Wish me Luck!

CakeOrI)eath
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States327 Posts
September 06 2011 17:24 GMT
#2
Good Luck! Currently stagnating in diamond myself, mostly because I've been putting my gaming time into bw.
Opportunities multiply as they are seized.
BjC
Profile Joined February 2011
England181 Posts
September 06 2011 17:50 GMT
#3
Good luck on getting masters mate! I have been in a simlar mindset as you. Play far to much team games with friends and am master in 2s 3s and 4v4s. This caused me to neglect 1v1 which i think is a tottally diffrent ball game. I was in diamond before masters came out but not playing 1v1 makes your skill stagnate and i went back to it and had a big losing streak and this placement for season 3 i have dropped into platinum, although i am still playing diamond players. It has demoralised me and i need to get some practice in and get back into 1v1. When you watch the pro's play it is nice to know that you are at a decent level and understand the game enough to see what is happening on a meta game level and i feel i lost that abit. Ill join you for some practice games and hopefully both get back into the higher leagues. GLHF man I may message u on b.net
Sjk1
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom22 Posts
September 06 2011 18:40 GMT
#4
Thanks for the messages guys From the streams on it doesnt want me to ladder, must continue on though
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
September 06 2011 19:27 GMT
#5
You've got it man. Just practice, watch the replays to figure out what goes wrong and don't be afraid to ask for help.
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
Fission
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada1184 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-06 19:37:27
September 06 2011 19:36 GMT
#6
Good luck to you man! Keep us updated


Edit: And as probe says, don't be afraid to ask for help, there's always a million people willing to lend a hand to somebody who is really trying.
Sjk1
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United Kingdom22 Posts
September 06 2011 20:46 GMT
#7
Sotamursu has also messaged me in game and offered to play some games (He was Masters terran) Helped a ton, thanks a lot for all your support guys! <3 TL
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