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tWR
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada138 Posts
January 02 2012 07:06 GMT
#1
So, I think this is actually my first blog post in my blog section, ironically it isn't my first though. I ended up doing a piece for when Huk came to toronto. I don't really know what to call this then!

I've been playing StarCraft 2 since September 2010 on and off, I originally played StarCraft 1 when I was but a wee lad. Ironically, I played it on the Nintendo 64 if anyone still remembers that (if you thought it was hard to play SC1 with mouse and keyboard, then this was impossible). Anyways, at the time I didn't really find it that attractive a game. I liked the story but I didn't have any inkling to play it more competitively. I was young, so shoot me!

I'm going to fast forward to the present. Perhaps the history lesson I will leave for another post! I've been working really hard at StarCraft because it is the one game that I've come back to time after time and still had the same enjoyment as the first time I played.

I have mentioned many times to my girlfriend of five years how badly I want to be good at the game, and she supports me. I'm so glad to have her support because there have been times were I would feel stuck and uninterested in continuing to practice.

For the fourth season, I was placed in Platinum division and was over-joyed with my progress. But I really want grow but school had to take priority. So my play time was significantly cut down, I was placed into Gold for the fifth season and have been so out of practice that I haven't been able to get out of it yet.

I don't quite know where I'm heading with this at the moment, I'm just trying to get my thoughts out.

I worry I'm trying to work to many things at the same time; like proper build orders and more effective micro (like using your siege tanks to focus fire banelings) and more scouting.

I guess what I'm looking for is one of those videos, that people started putting out when people were having troubles with bullies in high school, the 'It gets better' video, where the persons like: it's okay high school isn't the end of the world, there's so much out there to live for.

I'm waiting for the StarCraft version: don't worry, bronze isn't the end of it all, the cheese does stop, and you do get to play some macro games

Anyways, this has made me feel better, just makes me want to keep practicing knowing that I can get there one day if I work at it!

Ephemerality
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States203 Posts
January 02 2012 08:13 GMT
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I used to be in Gold league, then I took an arrow to the knee.

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FIGHT APATHY... or don't
[N3O]r3d33m3r
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Germany673 Posts
January 02 2012 09:01 GMT
#3
On January 02 2012 17:13 Ephemerality wrote:
I used to be in Gold league, then I took an arrow to the knee.

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that was so nice^^
Azera
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
3800 Posts
January 02 2012 09:51 GMT
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Glad to know that you are improving as a player. That feeling when after a game you realise that wow, you actually improved so much is really satisfying.
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Where dat snitch at?37103 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-01-02 12:57:24
January 02 2012 12:56 GMT
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On January 02 2012 17:13 Ephemerality wrote:
I used to be in Gold league, then I took an arrow to the knee.

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Arrows to the knee gets you a warning now? Cool!!! I am really not a fan of this meme and I really hate it when someone on TL uses it >:/

OT: Excellent blog :D
ModeratorPeople ask me, "Seeker, what are you seeking?" My answer? "Sleep, damn it! Always sleep!"
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tWR
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada138 Posts
January 03 2012 17:48 GMT
#6
On January 02 2012 17:13 Ephemerality wrote:
I used to be in Gold league, then I took an arrow to the knee.

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*Laugh* Skyrim was good I agree... but really?
tWR
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada138 Posts
January 03 2012 17:49 GMT
#7
On January 02 2012 18:51 Azera wrote:
Glad to know that you are improving as a player. That feeling when after a game you realise that wow, you actually improved so much is really satisfying.

Thank you so much! I agree it is so much more satisfying than just gaining a level in some MMO!
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