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Lazerkac
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United States6 Posts
March 03 2012 19:30 GMT
#1
hello i am a new player just starting out. Day{9} suggested that new players make a blog here to meet people to play with so thats what im doing I am a brand new player and i havent done any ladder matches because ive been working on builds. I am a protoss player and if anyone has any advice or would like to play some just add me thanks

player name : Lazer
player number : 644

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isleyofthenorth
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Austria894 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 19:47:43
March 03 2012 19:42 GMT
#2
Ill give you the advice to just play

just get a few hundred games in your bag
NoctemSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States771 Posts
March 03 2012 20:15 GMT
#3
On March 04 2012 04:42 isleyofthenorth wrote:
Ill give you the advice to just play

just get a few hundred games in your bag

Or a few thousand.
This is easily attainable with copious amounts of Mt Dew and Lack of sleep.

Possible side effects:
Loss of job
Paranoia
Marines running around in your sleep.
http://www.twitch.tv/noctemsc <--Most epic fun times
MysteryMeat1
Profile Blog Joined June 2011
United States3292 Posts
March 03 2012 20:44 GMT
#4
Possible side effects:
Loss of job
Paranoia
Marines running around in your sleep.


Not to mention
baneling explosions
broodlords
cloaked banshees
PvP
Mutas harassing you IRL
"Cause ya know, Style before victory." -The greatest mafia player alive
Harrad
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
1003 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 20:48:33
March 03 2012 20:47 GMT
#5
On March 04 2012 04:42 isleyofthenorth wrote:
Ill give you the advice to just play

just get a few hundred games in your bag


same, at that level you shouldnt be working on builds, all you need to work on are mechanics up until at least diamond. ofc the builds you use should be somewhat viable, but even the best build is worthless in the hands of a player that cant eXecute it properly. gl hf!
NoctemSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States771 Posts
March 03 2012 20:51 GMT
#6
On March 04 2012 05:44 MysteryMeat1 wrote:
Show nested quote +
Possible side effects:
Loss of job
Paranoia
Marines running around in your sleep.


Not to mention
baneling explosions
broodlords
cloaked banshees
PvP
Mutas harassing you IRL

Some users complained of:
mild wrist ache
severe wrist ache
nerd rage
a decrease in "gg" levels
and possibly permanent nerd spine.
http://www.twitch.tv/noctemsc <--Most epic fun times
CrazyF1r3f0x
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2120 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-03-03 21:26:08
March 03 2012 20:59 GMT
#7
I'm just guessing from your location on NA server, you can add me if you want some help starting out, im:
CrazyFirefox
Character code: 919
There are some helpful threads for some basic build orders, I'll link to one:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=266786
"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery."
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2574 Posts
March 03 2012 21:03 GMT
#8
Whatever you do don't be afraid to ladder. It's not scary unless you make it scary.
OmniEulogy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Canada6600 Posts
March 03 2012 21:29 GMT
#9
welcome to the community Just remember to have fun and you'll do fine
LiquidDota Staff
Divinek
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada4045 Posts
March 03 2012 22:28 GMT
#10
good job working on builds, make sure you have your opening builds really well understood (and executed) and that you understand whatever your plan is if the build works/doesnt works/he does something crazy. From that point on you can have lots of fun (there's nothing worse than someone who asks for advice about a game they played when they fucked up the build as that's something that you can perfect on your own in single player!)
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
Oh goodness me, FOX tv where do you get your sight? Can't you keep track, the puck is black. That's why the ice is white.
NoctemSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States771 Posts
March 03 2012 22:31 GMT
#11
On March 04 2012 07:28 Divinek wrote:
good job working on builds, make sure you have your opening builds really well understood (and executed) and that you understand whatever your plan is if the build works/doesnt works/he does something crazy. From that point on you can have lots of fun (there's nothing worse than someone who asks for advice about a game they played when they fucked up the build as that's something that you can perfect on your own in single player!)

This man knows what he's talking about.
People constantly say "don't worry about builds, just macro"
Which is true to some extent, but mastering an opener early on has tons of benefits and sets you up with an economic lead.
http://www.twitch.tv/noctemsc <--Most epic fun times
ReketSomething
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
United States6012 Posts
March 03 2012 23:29 GMT
#12
Remember...play for FUN!
Jaedong :3
bre1010
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
71 Posts
March 03 2012 23:48 GMT
#13
4 years ago when I first started actually doing 1v1's in Brood War (I had done TONS of customs before that, but the only thing that makes you better at 1v1's is 1v1's) I had to play probably 50 games before I had any control at all. I won some games, lost most of them, but my wins and losses were not under my control. I was simply trying things out and if my opponent chose to beat me then he would. I had an irrational fear of attacking because I didn't want my units to die and I LOVED static defense (don't) just to name a few of my flaws.

Regardless of macro/micro ability, having a build or even having a plan, it still takes probably 50 games before your actions really make any difference in the outcome of the game.

Don't be discouraged though. I was in 8th grade and didn't know that TeamLiquid existed so you'll probably get the hang of it much faster than I did. GLHF
grs
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Germany2339 Posts
March 04 2012 00:30 GMT
#14
On March 04 2012 08:29 ReketSomething wrote:
Remember...play for FUN!

Yes, exactly that. You want to get better for sure, but see it as a game and not as a job. Keep having fun is most important!
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