EPTThese type of blogs are becoming more common than Girl Blogs. I think some people are entirely clueless as to what it takes to make it as a pro and I highly doubt there are many Kolll's in this world. Anyway, best of luck. Hopefully this journey gives you more respect for those players who consistently get decent results.
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StarStruck
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These type of blogs are becoming more common than Girl Blogs. I think some people are entirely clueless as to what it takes to make it as a pro and I highly doubt there are many Kolll's in this world. Anyway, best of luck. Hopefully this journey gives you more respect for those players who consistently get decent results. | ||
GMarshal
United States22154 Posts
Let me quote myself A few minutes ago GMarshal wrote: These type of blogs keep re-surging. Everyone seems to want to "go pro". The bottom line if this. If you aren't already high masters playing no more than 20-30 hours a week, then you probably don't have the natural talent to go. I think you highly underestimate the amount of work it takes to go pro, if you want to go to korea as a pro you have to invest 8 hours a day, every day, to just playing. You have to eat, sleep and breathe starcraft. Its also no just a matter of practicing enough (which I think you will find is not as "fun" as it first seems), its a matter of practicing correctly and having the base talent. Basically if you have to ask "can I go pro?" you aren't good enough. Grind out your way to GM, play in a few online tournaments, then, if you win, and if you are good enough to join a team, you might be able to go to korea. But don't even think of dumping your education, or anything of the sort, because chances are you aren't cut out to be a pro. People keep confusing having fun with something, with having a passion for something. I can assure you that without passion and a strong work ethic you will never make a dime as a SC2 player. | ||
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
I think I should write an editorial on why this very question is ridiculous and why very few will make it. I think it's time to snip it in the butt. -_- | ||
rotinegg
United States1719 Posts
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GMarshal
United States22154 Posts
On December 09 2011 03:04 StarStruck wrote: Agreed Marshal, I think I should write an editorial on why this very question is ridiculous and why very few will make it. I think it's time to snip it in the butt. -_- Someone did. I mean you could make a longer version, but I really doubt that the type of people who are writing these blogs are going to read it. | ||
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StarStruck
25339 Posts
On December 09 2011 03:09 GMarshal wrote: Someone did. I mean you could make a longer version, but I really doubt that the type of people who are writing these blogs are going to read it. I meant an actual editorial that sums up the whole opposed to the pieces. >_< Something that would be good enough for the SC2 Forums opposed to a blog. It really is time to make some clear distinctions between the different groups as there are many even at the higher divisions. | ||
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Grovbolle
Denmark3813 Posts
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ImDrizzt
Norway427 Posts
Becoming a pro-gamer, as good as the top guys, is x1000 harder than what it looks like. You seem awesome, but do not strike me as the guy who can put in the work/passion to make this work. Maybe a better role is making video's, commentating, something on the side/fan based. Also, yes, we love day9, but a lot of people will get insulted when you mention Day9 in the same sentence as Athene. Most oldschool players know how Athene fought his way to the top, it was with decieving, scamming, trolling, abusing, cheating. And the TTTT, is mostly for him to get more views. He also made a "jump" into SC2, with his usual trolling, having someone make an Athene nick and play on his nick. Ok, I'll stop, but I could talk trash about that guy for ages, online, I seem to like virtually everyone, but not that guy. I love esports, and he pee's on it in my eyes. Me no like, but that's subjective, and I understand people have different views. And to put it in perspective. I've not played "hardcore" for a lot of years. When SC2 came, after placements I was Diamond, when MAster League was implemented, Masters after another few games. Not hard or straining. Virtually everyone who went to become "sick" atleast started around that level. And then take it from there. Master level is incredible low skillcap when you're over it, it's feels like minimum critera to even begin. More realisticly, you should be doing well in GM league to then take it to the next level. Most Pro's when practicing hardcore, go seek out other pro's for practice, and in a way, that can be seen as over GM level in many cases. Going from mid or low Masters to top 8 masters close to end of a season, it x10 as difficult as going from bronze to Master. Going from Master to GM is harder still. | ||
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Horrde
Canada302 Posts
Babe Ruth and his point to the outfield before he homered it, Muhammad Ali told Joe Frazier he was going to beat him before he actually did, and Coach Bombay from the Mighty Ducks 2 before they took the world championships. Good luck! This is all yours. | ||
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Mothra
United States1448 Posts
On December 08 2011 23:51 Chill wrote: No you aren't. If you were you'd be competitive / known / grandmaster / on a pro team / etc. before making this thread. Edit: In unrelated news I'm going to be the next prime minister of Canada. Thanks for your support guys! Chill, you haven't even written a single blog detailing your plans and progress yet. How do you ever hope to become prime minister? If you were in earnest, you would have written at least 10 blogs by now. I don't think you have what it takes to be honest. | ||
Chill
Calgary25996 Posts
On December 09 2011 04:18 Mothra wrote: Chill, you haven't even written a single blog detailing your plans and progress yet. How do you ever hope to become prime minister? If you were in earnest, you would have written at least 10 blogs by now. I don't think you have what it takes to be honest. I read this: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20071130114908AAn7glj | ||
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Audemed
United States893 Posts
On December 08 2011 21:16 TuElite wrote: This. Most people I know got ranked Plat-Diamond when playing the game for the first time. The fact that you know that it's possible to be a professional playing this game and that you are in Gold contradicts your goal imo. Set attainable goals imo. lol Gold thinking of going pro is just ridiculous. Even tho I can't even wrap my head around why you think this is even a possibility, I'll still wish you good luck because I just can't root against anyone wanting to go pro. So yeah, imo set more realistic goals and good luck because you'll need it. I remember tastosis at MLG going on about some player cause he didnt play until retail and he started in bronze....yet bam there he is pwning at MLG. Some ppl have it. | ||
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accordion
Canada58 Posts
On December 09 2011 05:07 Audemed wrote: I remember tastosis at MLG going on about some player cause he didnt play until retail and he started in bronze....yet bam there he is pwning at MLG. Some ppl have it. But did you read that guys going pro blog? | ||
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zOula...
United States898 Posts
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caradoc
Canada3022 Posts
On December 08 2011 21:31 Inori wrote: Sorry if this will seem like bm, but.. http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=290350 On December 09 2011 03:09 GMarshal wrote: Someone did. I mean you could make a longer version, but I really doubt that the type of people who are writing these blogs are going to read it. and write one he did... http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=292871 | ||
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Chairman Ray
United States11903 Posts
On December 09 2011 01:02 TheBobackwards wrote: I just wanted to say, I am going to work very hard, I do not think this will be easy by any means. I'm definately not expecting to be a pro in a few months, hell I don't know if i'll even reach diamond by then. I fully expect myself to be working hard for years to come. I say "I'm going pro", because I don't want to put any doubt in my own mind, just by saying "I'm going to try to reach the pro's" leaves a possability that it wont happen, thus I say it the other way =D I appreciate the criticism, but I AM going to reach my goal one day =D There are 200 grandmasters per server and 90% of them have no hope of ever going pro. If you are truly dedicated to reaching this goal, I will encourage you and wish you the best of luck, but I would advise that you don't sacrifice other parts of your life for this goal. | ||
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matiK23
United States963 Posts
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HardMacro
Canada361 Posts
In fact, I advocate more people to go people, I will support each and every one of you! Less competition for white collar jobs ^_^ | ||
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EsX_Raptor
United States2802 Posts
But you don't have the balls to do it anyway, so, go TheBobackwards!  Edit: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=292871 | ||
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yawn
Canada200 Posts
Be real with yourself about what it is you want to do because you're not fooling anyone here. Regardless, i wish you the best of luck in whatever your dream may be. edit: clarified grammar | ||
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