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tMomiji
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States1115 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 20:41:43
September 12 2011 18:28 GMT
#1
I give up. Completely. Demoted down to rank 50 in silver; I'll be bronze before long. I haven't had a win since...well since as long as I can remember. My initial placement was gold. I can't even vent about the terrans here because certain people keep harassing me about it. They know who they are.

So I give up. No more. It was a dumb dream to begin with. As if Dignitas would ever accept someone like me. I'll just live out my NEET life with my parents and eventually drop dead of some weird complication stemming from one of my many conditions. I'm done. I thought I had some shred of talent - I didn't. Feh. No dreams of mine come true; why did I think this one could. Man I can't do ANYTHING right. No trust me it's true. If you know me, you know, I can't do A-NY-THING correctly.

And don't tell me anything about lessons. ONE lesson with the amazing Incontrol, as godly as he is, is not going to change anything - I'm a KID, I can't afford his rates forever.

Dream shattered. This was my last resort seeing as with the...well, way I am, I can't get a proper job. I'll be under the bed. Hiding. With the cats. You can come talk to me if you want, but only if you bring food...I am very, very hungry.

Currently listening to: "Bad Apple!!"

You all know where that song's from...




...This blog had better not be labeled too short!!!

EDIT: Apparently...none of you get it. -smacks forehead on wall- How to make myself understood...that is the number one priority here.

**
"I wonder if there is a league below copper? If so, I would like to inhabit it." -TotalBiscuit "In the event of a sudden change in cabin pressure, ROOF FLIES OFF!" -George Carlin <3 HerO <3 Kiwikaki <3 MKP
LayZRR
Profile Joined February 2011
Germany449 Posts
September 12 2011 18:32 GMT
#2
Its just a game. Dont be silly. I am sure you are a good guy in RL.

For example i am stuck in bronze since decades...but hey doesnt matter. You play the game for fun and not for money.
levarien11111
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States61 Posts
September 12 2011 18:32 GMT
#3
you have to understand those progamers your looking at have years and years of experience and you cannot expect to all of a sudden become a pro
death is only the beginning
shindigs
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States4795 Posts
September 12 2011 18:39 GMT
#4
If it makes you feel better, ranks Bronze-Gold are separated by pure mechanics and fundamentals. Lessons aren't worth your time if you just focus on practicing your pure fundamentals. Don't worry about win rate or rank. Place a greater emphasis on smoothly controlling your micro and macro, and less on strategy. 95% of your games you probably lost due to mechanics or being out macro'd in some way.

Also watch Day[9].
Photographer@shindags || twitch.tv/shindigs
Dance.
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States389 Posts
September 12 2011 18:39 GMT
#5
Anyone who gives up as easily as you will never make it.

You're playing the game for the wrong reasons.
It is what it is...
Blasterion
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
China10272 Posts
September 12 2011 18:46 GMT
#6
If you can beat Touhou on Lunatic you can play starcraft
[TLNY]Mahjong Club Thread
andycz
Profile Joined September 2011
288 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 18:49:12
September 12 2011 18:49 GMT
#7
Only losers give up, you sucker.
Always looking for practice partners. EU: andy.1535
Pecul
Profile Joined September 2008
Sweden116 Posts
September 12 2011 18:49 GMT
#8
You will be fine
BabyToss!
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Czech Republic588 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 18:50:27
September 12 2011 18:49 GMT
#9
On September 13 2011 03:28 OmiDeLta wrote:
...No dreams of mine come true; why did I think this one could. Man I can't do ANYTHING right. No trust me it's true. If you know me, you know, I can't do A-NY-THING correctly...

This, among some other things you mentioned reminded me of myself. Giving up, stopping following something you wish to do. It's difficult to face struggles, especially if you feel that you have been a failure all this time. Asking yourself to do too much to 'catch up' to these past failures, it's only going to hurt you. Trust me, I've been there, heck I still struggle with this mindset, feel like giving up on my dreams. But, the best thing what you can do is, to keep fighting for what is important for you.

It's vicious cycle. You give up, and then you'll be regretting it deep down. It'll happen again and again. So, if this is truly important for you, just bite your lips, hell even cry when things go poorly to let the negative feelings out, but don't stop trying and fighting. Some people may be discouraging you from your goal, but in the end, if it's really important for you, hell fight for it.

Good luck.
Nowadays a Filthy Casual | Follow your dreams |
Caller
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Poland8075 Posts
September 12 2011 18:57 GMT
#10
On September 13 2011 03:46 Blasterion wrote:
If you can beat Touhou on Lunatic you can play starcraft

if you can beat touhou on lunatic you can be an arbitrage trader
Watch me fail at Paradox: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=397564
Blasterion
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
China10272 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 19:31:39
September 12 2011 19:08 GMT
#11
On September 13 2011 03:57 Caller wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 13 2011 03:46 Blasterion wrote:
If you can beat Touhou on Lunatic you can play starcraft

if you can beat touhou on lunatic you can be an arbitrage trader

Depends on which one, Imperishable Night was easy
On September 13 2011 03:28 OmiDeLta wrote:
I give up. Completely. Demoted down to rank 50 in silver; I'll be bronze before long. I haven't had a win since...well since as long as I can remember. My initial placement was gold. I can't even vent about the terrans here because certain people keep harassing me about it. They know who they are.

So I give up. No more. It was a dumb dream to begin with. As if Dignitas would ever accept someone like me. I'll just live out my NEET life with my parents and eventually drop dead of some weird complication stemming from one of my many conditions. I'm done. I thought I had some shred of talent - I didn't. Feh. No dreams of mine come true; why did I think this one could. Man I can't do ANYTHING right. No trust me it's true. If you know me, you know, I can't do A-NY-THING correctly.

And don't tell me anything about lessons. ONE lesson with the amazing Incontrol, as godly as he is, is not going to change anything - I'm a KID, I can't afford his rates forever.

Dream shattered. This was my last resort seeing as with the...well, way I am, I can't get a proper job. I'll be under the bed. Hiding. With the cats. You can come talk to me if you want, but only if you bring food...I am very, very hungry.

Currently listening to: "Bad Apple!!"

You all know where that song's from...

...This blog had better not be labeled too short!!!

Aren't you just making excuses for yourself? Do you really want to live it down as a NEET? I won't lie, you sound pathetic, almost to a Shinji Ikari level.
Saying that dreams don't come true? You're not chasing your dreams, how can they come true.
If you truly believe dreams are just dreams, you should save them for when you are sleeping.

At this point, ask yourself. Do you want it? If you want something you'll work hard. You will ladder, and at some point you will win. People with over 400 games do not stay silver.

People who chase after their dreams get closer to it, not further. Dignitas will accept you if you are good. You will become good if you practice. You will practice if you have the desire.

So tell me, in the end what do you want?
[TLNY]Mahjong Club Thread
ZoW
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3983 Posts
September 12 2011 19:15 GMT
#12
On September 13 2011 03:46 Blasterion wrote:
If you can beat 1cc Touhou on Lunatic you can play starcraft


Fixed. Even i can beat lunatic with continues :\

Also idk what you are talking about 8 is hard as shit
the courage to be a lazy bum
aisight
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States145 Posts
September 12 2011 19:16 GMT
#13
If he could beat Touhou on Lunatic I'm not sure he'd be claiming he completely lacks talent.

IN is only easy on the non-Lunatic modes.
DNB
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Finland995 Posts
September 12 2011 19:16 GMT
#14
Good, coz you have more time to focus on real life
No point to playing if it's not enjoyable
Deleted User 101379
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
4849 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 19:28:04
September 12 2011 19:27 GMT
#15
What might help you is to try to start from the bottom over and work your way up.

Either get a new account and throw the placement matches or intentionally lose 100 games in a row until you are at the rock bottom of the MMR, then start over with playing seriously.

Also, your head has a huge influence over how you play. On some days where my depression really kicks in, i can't even beat players a league below me, on others where i'm in a (relatively) good mood, i go on a winning streak. If i ever get on meds against depression, i'll probably tear it up in masters league :p
Don't play on days where you feel down, it will only make your mood even worse. Play other, more relaxed games then, like League of Legends, Team Fortress 2 or such.
Play only when you are in a good mental and physical (no headaches or such and eaten enough to not be hungry) state. And don't go into games expecting to win, just to have fun.

Also a new Desktop Background for you:
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GigaFlop
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States1146 Posts
September 12 2011 19:31 GMT
#16
Try playing another game. Something like an FPS, or just something that isn't an RTS at all. Lately, I've been playing Red Orchestra 2(Beta), and all my Starcraft annoyances drift away. Dying horribly many times can relieve stress.
(╯°□°)╯︵ ┻━┻ "Shift-Q oftentimes makes a capital Q" - Day[9] || iNcontrol - Alligator from heaven = ^
HackBenjamin
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1094 Posts
September 12 2011 19:40 GMT
#17
This blog was kinda miserable. Pro-gaming isn't for everyone. Some of these guys will play for 6-8 hours in a sitting. Is this the kind of approach you are taking? What exactly is going so wrong for you? You can play a million matches but it probably won't help you on your path to pro-gamer if you don't analyze your games, define your faults, learn timings, etc.

Perseverance is key. Failing that, find a new hobby that doesn't bum you out so much
ninazerg
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United States7291 Posts
September 12 2011 19:41 GMT
#18
It doesn't sound like you really enjoy playing anyhow. It's like being a bad relationship. You're constantly abused and hurt, but you keep coming back for more, because you tell yourself that it's all you have left.
"If two pregnant women get into a fist fight, it's like a mecha-battle between two unborn babies." - Fyodor Dostoevsky
EtherealDeath
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States8366 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 19:42:25
September 12 2011 19:42 GMT
#19
I can get anyone to diamond in 2 weeks if they put in the work.

Ok, maybe not someone with mental issues, but you sound like a fairly reasonable guy.
eNtitY~
Profile Joined January 2007
United States1293 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-12 19:46:51
September 12 2011 19:45 GMT
#20
You can't just make yourself go Pro, if you truly don't enjoy playing the game (You obviously don't) then you have no business or place trying to pursue it as a career.

It's so annoying now a days how no one can seem to just enjoy the game and have fun with it, too many people get frustrated with being stuck in low leagues or not going from Bronze to masters in a year its sad.
http://www.starcraftdream.com
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