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Seeker
Where dat snitch at?37047 Posts
So..... after 6 and 1/2 years of being completely useless to this wonderful website, I was FINALLY of some use to TL
My account was created on April 13th, 2005
I've tried to be as contributing as possible..... but let's face it, there's only so much a guy can do with just single posts.
So I kept on racking my brain...... How can I possibly give back to this community that has given me so much?
==Nov 14th==
I'm sitting there watching Code A cause u know....  NaDa!!!!!!!
When I realized, there was no one making LRs that night.
DING DING DING!!!! TIME TO DO SOME WORK SEEKER!!!
I decided to try out an LR for myself. Sine I've seen http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/profile.php?user=drazerk do it so many times, I decided to try to copy his style. (this guy is baller btw)
It worked out preeeeeeety well actually~!
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=285197
Do you know how ecstatic I got when I saw my name there?!?!?!
==Nov 15th==
Watching the GSL and I'm like "you know what? Fuck it. I'm gonna LR the entire Code S today!!!"
*1 hr later* huff.... puff..... what the hell was I thinking!!!???!?!
*2 hrs later* PLEASE GOD MAKE IT STOP!!!
*3 hrs later* (fingers hurt at this point, and a strain on my left shoulder.... just praying that I don't become like Flash) OMFG THE PAIN!!!
*4 hrs later* OMFG!!! I IS DONE!! I IS ACTUALLY DONE!!!
The fruits of my labor: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=285451
==Nov 16th==
*20 minutes before the GSL Code S Ro16 D2 begins*
"Wtf? Where is the thread? Normally around this time a thread should have already appeared by now!"
I found out that MrCon, who did the D1 thread, was going to be unable to do it.
On November 16 2011 17:38 MrCon wrote:
I can't open the thread because I won't be able to update it, gogogo anyone who want to do it.
DING DING DING DING DING!!!!
TIME TO STEP IT UP BIG TIME!!!!
I proceeded to make the thread right then and there.
First Attempt
Just god awful..... it turned out nothing like MrCon's...... it was atrocious to even look at, but my mind set was "WE NEED A THREAD NOW!!!!!!"
And I posted on there that I would appreciate any sort of help.
*5 minutes later*
I get about 4 PMs from ppl trying to help. One even from MrCon himself.
(WTF?! I CAN JUST COPY AND PASTE THE FORMAT AND JUST EDIT AS NEEDED?! HOLY SHIT I'M DUMB!!!)
Second Attempt
LOL!! Instead of posting the format, I just copied and pasted the page itself..... which came out looking retarded of course.....
Third Attempt
FINALLY! IT FINALLY LOOKED LIKE A GSL THREAD!!!
But here came the hardest part..... finding out how the hell I'm supposed to edit this as the GSL goes on......
*1 hr later* huff..... puff..... wtf is this shit?! (Note: I am incredibly tech illiterate. The fact that I achieved this much is like getting a paycheck after working)
*2 hrs later* OMFG!!! MAD RESPECT TO MRCON AND THE OTHERS WHO HAVE DONE THIS IN THE PAST!!! I was so tired.... I felt like quitting!!!!
*3 hrs later* Omfg....... I is so tired.... I could shoot myself....
*4 hrs later* (hallelujah chorus goes off) OMFG! I'M DONE!!!! I'M F*ING DONE!!!!!
The PROUD fruits of my labor T-T......http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=285946
Recap:
Throughout those 3 days, I honestly achieved more than the 6 and 1/2 wasted years I spent on TL. Starting meaningless threads, posting like an idiot, getting 2 warnings, I EVEN GOT BANNED ONCE T-T!!!! (actually twice, but I appealed my case to Empyrean and he unbanned me)
But honestly, I enjoyed those 3 days so freaking much!!!
As crazy as I am for saying this but.....
"I'll be back~"
I love doing these threads now. And you can bet your ass that if Code S/Code A needs a thread, or needs LRs I'MMA BE THERE DAMN IT!!!!
THANK YOU TL FOR BEING SUCH A WONDERFUL SITE!!!!
As insignificant as I am, I will continue to try to contribute to this website that does so much for me on a daily basis.
-Seeker
 
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Making live report threads is a bitch at first as you now know but trust me, after 5 or 10 you've pretty much memorized how they need to look and what you need to do.
The real bitch is you're required to sit there and update the thread in real time! 
But what I really want to say is:
Thank you Seeker. I know your full of crap and have probably contributed in ways you did or didn't realize before this point but everyone appreciates anyone that opens a live report thread
ESPORTS HI5!
o/
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I'd probably stay away from redbull, cocaine and coffee if I were you.
edit: also thanks for the LR, I cant watch at work so I do actually read them
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Welcome to the club! First you feel the rush; then the dread set in; finally you retire like motbob.
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Thank you Seeker, I was actually reading your live reports as I couldn't watch, so I really appreciate all the work you put in.
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I know exactly how you feel man. I was the one doing the OP's for the WCG Korean Qualifiers at first, and it was a lot more work than I had previously imagined. I was lucky enough to get a lot of help from the usual names around the LR threads and that made a huge difference.
I stopped doing them after I posted a LR thread for a day of the Korean Qualifiers, and my power went out almost right after, and was unable to edit the post for an entire weekend XD
I've tried my hand a LRing as well, but it makes it very tough to enjoy the game at the same time, as you're constantly typing and trying to keep up with the game, especially during constant action sequences. I really have a huge appreciation for everyone who does the LiveReporting, as well as the posts every night for all the various tournaments. That being said, I've found that doing LiveReports is a great way to perfect your touchtyping skills, and by proxy, your APM in game. Unfortunately my new work schedule prevents me from staying up to watch the GSL like I used to, and I miss being around in the LR threads.
Big thanks to MrCon, Probe1, HawaiianPig, Drazerk and the rest of the guys that do the hard work so everyone else can sit back and enjoy the games, even if they can't watch them.
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I actually read your LR posts . Congratulations :D
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United Kingdom31255 Posts
Yeah thanks seeker the LR was useful and today's thread was perfect and now that you have joined the club you can help me out with MLG
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Thanks for your recent contributions, but I'm sure you've contributed in other ways through good (I hope) posting history in your long stay here.
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Seeker
Where dat snitch at?37047 Posts
On November 17 2011 05:03 A_Bandersnatch wrote:
Thank you Seeker, I was actually reading your live reports as I couldn't watch, so I really appreciate all the work you put in.
On November 17 2011 05:03 Tufas wrote:
I actually read your LR posts . Congratulations :D
Omfg.... ppl actually read those.... thank you guys! I was worried because I know most ppl watch it live anyways, and probably wouldn't care about my LRs
On November 17 2011 05:08 Drazerk wrote:Yeah thanks seeker the LR was useful and today's friend was perfect and now that you have joined the club you can help me out with MLG
MLG huh? I'll do my best Drazerk. Hopefully I'll get to look at the format soon
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Thanks for the thread last night. LR thread makers go so unappreciated. I tried making one once and gave up 3 minutes in. TLPD linking, making polls, BBCode, making polls, etc. it's all so tedious.
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just wait until you learn the secret on how you could have done it in a few seconds instead of 40 minutes.
That will piss you off so much you'll never want to do it again. If you don't know what I'm talking about don't worry too much about it.
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overthrow our writing staff overlords!
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On November 17 2011 05:31 Probe1 wrote:
overthrow our writing staff overlords!
now you're getting it, occupy the writers!
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awesome job seeker ty for a job well done ^^ I couldn't watch em live so they help me out a lot
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On November 17 2011 05:27 Endymion wrote:
I hate helping TL =[
me too this site is terrible
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Pakistan10726 Posts
this was the first time in my life Ive ever had to look at LR being awake and being unable to watch, and frankly it looked like youd been doing it forever. I wouldnt have known it was your first time and if it can only get better you have alot to be proud of. Good job and thanks alot.
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All of the ADMINISTRATORS have CUSTOM icons while the PROLETARIAT labors under their typewriter-pokemon BOSSES. 99% of the compliments in NEWS go to EDITORS and they are the 1%.
.. I haven't actually read one of those declarations people hold up in pictures but I'm assuming it's something like that. #occupywaxangel
edit- lol wait what is this thread abou..
Great work Seeker!
But seriously what I've learned in the year and change on TL is you don't have to have your name on something to contribute and you don't have to receive recognition for others to appreciate you. A lot more people lurk and are quietly grateful than vocally thanking you. But I'll use this post to thank you for the LR again ^_^
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Great job with the LR dude, but don't consider yourself useless just because you're only posting. I mean, if that was the case, I would be worthless! Haha!
Ehh...
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