So topics of discussion, SC2 SC2 and lots of SC2. But seriously, CiG Platinum XIV, CiG BSG VIII, and my recent ladder activity are the subject of discussion today.
So as I mentioned in the last blog entry, I am that Admin of the Clan Infinity Gaming Platinum tournaments. I've been trained in on other tournaments, and this past Wednsday, I just ran my first Platinum tournament, the CiG Platinum XIV. I would like to thank our caster SirReal for doing such a good job casting solo. And a Big Congratulations to our winner anthraxlol. It was a good experience hosting and some very enjoyable matchups, and from what i've heard back people didn't have any gripes despite a couple matches getting delayed(which you'll have at every online tournament).
Next we talk about the BSG VIII. I participated in our clans CiG BSG VIII earlier this evening. I had a first round bye, and second round faced off against SirReal, the caster from last night. We actually had joked around about being allies one night(me being the tourney admin and him being the caster on the Platinum tournament last night), and now being nemesis and how it changed in the period of a night. It was an amusing little exchange before the match between clan members, and i hope to not only face off against him again, but i hope to work with him again as well. But after both of our 4 gates failed against each other, we transitioned. I started building another gate, a robo, and a forge to start on upgrades, where he went mass stalkers, and made a push while i was still warping in, thus crushing me, with all of my resources spend on macro instead of army. and i was just sending workers over as well when the attack came. it was a good match, and he proved to have the better tactic.
So to break this up, i divide it between play, and casting experience, because after that match i joined my housemate and clanmate, InfOutlaw to finish out casting for the tournament. I definitly had one hell of a time casting with him, and i do enjoy casting, and getting experience so that i can become better. and In the Semi's and Finals we had some very fun matchups, with our finals being between a Protoss, and a Random. And I would like to congratulate InfHarm on his victory in the tournament.
And now onto my personal SC experiences. So on the ladder, last week was hell for me, i couldn't win a game to save my life, and just couldn't stop. in a period of a week and a half i plummeted from top 8 down to mid 30's in bronze. Today was the counter to all that. I had a large winning streak and got back up to 15 in my division, and i feel like i will continue to succeed during this weekend when i do have chances to play. I play even when i'm frustrated, because i have to get that one win in. My tip. DON'T! I Don't listen to my own advice constantly about that, But if you are frustrated, you are just going to make stupid mistake after stupid mistake and wonder what the hell you were doing/thinking.
Also CiG's former C-Team Coach Now taking command of the Infinity Academy InfPandora has been helping me refine my build order as well. Its nice that my clan knows my potential and knows that if i just refined a few things i'd be the hell outta silver. they know i can do it and are giving me coaching to improve and work those kinks out.
And finally i want to give a shoutout to LadyInsanity. I'm subscribed to her youtube channel, and ended up running into her in the CiG BSG VIII tournament earlier. I like her content and support her channel, so you should atleast check it out.
Here are some links as well for those mentioned.
InfOutlaw-
Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/punk44244
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/punk20008
SirReal-
Stream: http://www.twitch.tv/sirreal1
LadyInsanity-
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/ladyxinsanity
That concludes this entry in the blog, Thank you for reading, and any comments and constructive criticism is welcome. I will catch you on the flipside.
SC2 Char Name: LiquidHarley
SC2 Char Code: 441