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QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-05 13:15:03
April 04 2012 20:34 GMT
#1
Hello everyone, I’ve shared with you my White-Ra story but now I’d like to share a little more.

First, I know I’m only Bronze league right now but that’s about to change, I decided to take on a 3 weeks challenge, I’m not doing it for fame or anything, I’m just really passionate about Starcraft 2, not just the game but the whole community as well. I hope that by sharing my story I will motivate some other people to reach for the stars as well.

First, let me tell you a little bit about me:

For a long as I can remember, I loved videogames, I think I was about 10 when it all started, I was at my grandma’s place and my uncle still lived there in her basement. I could spend the whole week-end in the basement with him, part watching him play and part playing, Tomb Raider, Quake, Diablo 1, Heroes Of Might And Magic 2, Half life (hey back in the 90s those games were the shit). I was 12 when I started playing online, I’d play Quake and finish 1st with my 20 kills, my name online was 12YearOldKiller, I liked playing online! Knowing that when I’d headshot someone, there was a real person raging in front of his computer made it all the better. I was very competitive and would have my rage moments as well, ands still do to this day.

Videogames followed me trough my childhood and is still to this day a big part of my life, but its only recently that I was introduced to SC2, I’ve played Brood War before, maybe one or 2 games in a LAN game with my ex, he beat me so fast that I lost interest rather quickly. Until a friend of mine Jonathan Monagan, gave me a free 10h pass of SC2 on release date! I said: hey what’s the harm in trying it. Wow I really liked it not only was it beautiful and was pretty neat to play. Unfortunately for some reason that I can’t remember, my ex talked me out of buying it. The day that my ex left me, and since he kept the computer, first thing I did was to go to Futurshop, I got there, found the first salesman and said word for word: My boyfriend just left me, I’m heart broken and I need a PC that can run SC2, and a copy of SC2.

So I started playing casually here in there until I met Charles Desaulniers at work. I bonded quickly with Charles we found out that we had a lot of common passion one of them being SC2. So he told me that he would like to see me play and that if I had potential, he could coach me. I thought awesome! Here’s the pathetic part, I was such a “casual gamer” that I didn’t even know what ranks were or how they worked, Hell, I didn’t even use my keyboard to play. My play style was, BUILD ALL THE THINGS, then upgrade all the things, then make a 200 supply army and pound the enemy… all that out of one base, A little bit like how one would play Age Of Empires I guess. And Yes you guessed right, I couldn’t beat an AI on hard…So Charles coached me, a LOT, at first just basic keyboard coordination, when I got better, he showed my some build orders, aggression under 10 minutes and so on... I became good but never ranked higher than 5th in my division, Bronze of course. I didn’t have the time to practice enough; I’d only play 3 to 4 hours a week. That was back in December.

By mid January I had a lot of personal issue and I had to make some sacrifices, SC was the first thing to go. After a while things started so get better whit my life, I even started working out, not for appearances but for the fitness part of it. I’d play Sc2 but only for fun, I didn’t do more than 3 or 4 match in the past 2 seasons. I was Ladder Shy if I might say.

Then Barcraft Montreal 3 comes around the corner, I’d still watch lots of games and followed my favourite players, including White-Ra, even though I had nearly stopped playing. Also, since Barcraft Montreal 2 was a complete success, I wouldn’t miss it for anything. And, you know, I have to support Charles, I’m really proud of you by the way. Not only did I go but I also convinced 2 girls friend of mine to come along, they are both gamer, one plays LoL(Myriam) a lot and the other plays Counter strike(Marilyn), I even gave them a little SC2 101 class before so the understood what the were watching. I really enjoyed the event! I had a blast!!! Then there was a second event: Main Stage Series: White-Ra, Special Tactics LIVE! Montreal. I’ll be honest at first I didn’t wanna go, I really love White-Ra and all but I thought that 2 week end out of town, I live about an hour and a half from Montreal, was a bit too much. See, we have a young dog at home. At night or when were not there she is in a cage and it sucks for her to spend almost 36h in her cage. I know it sound dumb but I thought to myself, I decided to have a dog, now I have to assume the responsibility. I finally came around Charles and my boyfriend convinced me and me best friend Marilyn offered to baby(dog)sit our 3 month old Molly. And boy Oh boy thanks to them or I would have missed the opportunity of a life time!

For the rest well you know the story, if not, here you go: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=325532

Now that the dust has settled, I had the time to think about what I want and what I need in life. This is how I came up with my 3 weeks challenge. Let me explain; I really enjoy SC2 and if I could become very good at it, it would be even more enjoyable. Of course, I have bills to pay so I have to work and I really need to work out, its good for the body but for the mental as well. And since I work tech support for an ISP, I sit around all day so I can’t skip the work out. I have to find some kind of balance in between my job/life and SC2. So here’s my plan for the next 3 weeks:

So from Monday to Friday my schedule would look like this:

-8am to 5pm: tech support
-5pm to 6pm: workout (the gym is in the building where I work it its pretty quick)
I- usually arrive home around 6pm, 6:15pm so from 6pm to 7:30pm its dinner time and walk/play with my dogs.
-Then, from 7:30 to 11:00, SC2, Mostly laddering but maybe some custom 1v1 with friends.
-11:00pm to 8:00am. Me and Boyfriend time and sleep.

On week-ends, well it’s the week end so who knows what I’ll do! Maybe ladder, but just for the hell of it.

All this to see if, in a matter of 3 weeks, I can become Silver Rank, for now this is my goal. After I’ll see how the 3 weeks went and aim for gold and so on. I’m pretty sure that with all my hard work and effort, also all the support I get from my boyfriend Simon, Charles and all my friends, I can get there in time.

Also, every night a 11pm I’ll post on my Facebook and Twitter (At some point I’ll understand how Twitter works)how the training session went, not in super super details but how I ranked up and my wins and losses of the night. So if you wanna follow me go ahead 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/#!/QueenElissa88
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/#!/Queen.Elisssa
Sc2 ranks: http://www.sc2ranks.com/us/1204653/QueenElissa -----> To make sure I’m not lying

I’m doing this for me, but also for everyone that believes in me, I wanna show to you guys that I really am that committed. I don’t know, I feel like I have something to prove, I think that a lot of girls are trying to get famous trough the videogame scene without really being a gamer. The difference with me is that I do it for the passion of the game and I think that eSports should take a bigger place in everyone’s life so if I can share a little bit of my passion and convert more people to play of even just watch, my mission will be fulfilled.

Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you enjoyed.

I’ll keep you guys updated!!

QueenElissa


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White-Ra and me after he defeted me



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Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
Siliticx
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada206 Posts
April 04 2012 20:36 GMT
#2
Sick post. i'm so proud!
CyberActiv Productions' Chief of eSports Operations - In Canada, need sponsorship or help with an eSport project? don't hesitate to contact me!
Aalo
Profile Joined February 2012
United States33 Posts
April 04 2012 20:46 GMT
#3
gl and hf, but remember if you fall short of your 3 week goal not to give up! Practice makes perfect
Grohg
Profile Joined March 2011
United States243 Posts
April 04 2012 20:52 GMT
#4
This is the right attitude! How refreshing...I think the best approach to anything is to set goals and work towards them. If you have a love for the game and want to get better, taking the time to structure your time is the best first step you can take. Good luck! I started in bronze and made a similar sort of goal so I like seeing people creating initiatives like this :D.
You can't spell slaughter without laughter.
deathly rat
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United Kingdom911 Posts
April 04 2012 20:56 GMT
#5
Don't watch any sc2 streams or come on TL until you are silver and you will get there in no time.
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BreakeR.
Profile Joined October 2010
Austria220 Posts
April 04 2012 21:21 GMT
#6
Nice Post! Wish you good luck.
I was at the beginning of my Sc2 Life also in Bronze and now i'm in Masters. :D
GOGO
The hardest part about being smart is accepting that others are stupid. -Tasteless
izzak
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada41 Posts
April 04 2012 21:23 GMT
#7
gl hf Eli !
Nice blog post !
i support you 100% :D
dotEXE
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Netherlands41 Posts
April 04 2012 21:27 GMT
#8
Inspiring attitude, hope you can achieve what you set out to do. I gathered from the other post that you're zerg, so here's something to help.
Awesome guide made by an awesome guy. Beside buildorders he discusses things like timings and how he reacts to what he sees, and it's all taking place in the lower leagues. I really recommend watching it at least once.
Always fun to see more girls play SC2, back to persuading this other one...
I couldn't make up a funny quote...
Kecos
Profile Joined May 2011
United States22 Posts
April 04 2012 21:43 GMT
#9
Assuming you play on the NA server, I would be willing to help you out (Diamond zerg). Send me a PM if you're interested Good luck!
Selassie
Profile Joined April 2012
Ireland58 Posts
April 04 2012 23:10 GMT
#10
Good luck, I just got out of Bronze 2 days ago. Hopefully your MMR increases enough during the lock so that you're promoted.
radscorpion9
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada2252 Posts
April 04 2012 23:19 GMT
#11
Your life sounds so balanced, kind of jealous . I hope bronze players are nice to you!
vizion
Profile Joined April 2011
Canada5 Posts
April 04 2012 23:23 GMT
#12
She can do it ! For sure

very nice blogs hope too read more of you .
<3
QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-04-05 03:21:02
April 05 2012 03:20 GMT
#13
I really wanna thank you all for the support and everything, It really means a lot! You guys are Awesome.

BTW, I ranked from 29 to 21 tonight + I played against a gold on the ladder :p
Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
Siliticx
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada206 Posts
April 05 2012 04:02 GMT
#14
Jeez. shes not bronze material. clearly. she was awesome tonight.
CyberActiv Productions' Chief of eSports Operations - In Canada, need sponsorship or help with an eSport project? don't hesitate to contact me!
QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
April 06 2012 03:19 GMT
#15
16 Games tonight!!! 9 win 7 loss, Rank 10! ^.^
Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
Kohonski
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States150 Posts
April 11 2012 02:19 GMT
#16
Did you ladder/hit silver today?
Now we are both in the club of "people who caught mice and asked IRC what to do". Mine was caught face first on a glue trap though, but his back legs were free and he was pushing the trap all over my house. I ended up drowning him. - Lemonwalrus
QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
April 11 2012 11:53 GMT
#17
Well I'v been so sick latley, Since saturday the only thing I did was sleep and be in pain... I'v played only 3 games yesterday after le third one, I almost past out due to fever so I stop playing. Today I'll go to the hospital... It Sucks
Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
Kohonski
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States150 Posts
April 12 2012 01:56 GMT
#18
That sucks! Get better soon!
Now we are both in the club of "people who caught mice and asked IRC what to do". Mine was caught face first on a glue trap though, but his back legs were free and he was pushing the trap all over my house. I ended up drowning him. - Lemonwalrus
QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
April 12 2012 17:37 GMT
#19
Actually as the day went by yesterday, I started feeling better and even played 3 games last night. I won all 3. I'm still Bronze but I'm rank 19th. I'm almost back on my feet, I still cough a lot but my fever is all gone!

I'm a bit disappointed that I got sick and couldn't follow my schedule, But I'm pretty confident that I can still reach my goal in time, Even thought I didn’t play for a week, my challenge still stand! I have until April 22nd to make it to Silver! If I don't make it in time, well it will just mean I have to work Harder! I won let defeat discourage me!

Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
Jo7410
Profile Joined April 2012
Canada1 Post
April 17 2012 00:02 GMT
#20
Until a friend of mine Jonathan Monagan, gave me a free 10h pass of SC2 on release date!

Its Me

Well That's a Really Nice Post
Seriously its make me happy if i made you fall in love with Starcraft 2
Can't really say i'm a Good Player until i Play game for Fun but i can say that i'm kind of jealous u played against White-Ra I would had take a chance

I Beleive in your Project And I Hope that juste like Me u'll be able to Start From the Bronze to Get To the Gold And Maybe More

You can Take The Gamer Out of a Game But u Can't Take the Game Out of the Gamer
TheSimonizer
Profile Joined April 2012
Canada3 Posts
April 25 2012 22:14 GMT
#21
The Simon boyfriend thing is me.
I try to be supportive, I also push her to the limit, because I send her back into the gaming room so she can rank up while i clean the house that she want to clean.

I want her silver as much as I want to get silver
I even have a gift for her silver promotion

She will get it I'm sure :D
My life for AIUR
NoctemSC
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
United States771 Posts
April 25 2012 23:05 GMT
#22
Tbh, have anyone Diamond or up critique you and accept constructive criticism and you should be silver within one week.
When I first started I just focused on cheesy gimicky builds, 3 days of working on macro and expanding I was silver, a week later Gold, 2 weeks after that platinum and now I'm stuck in Diamond because I can't play enough to be competitive =/
http://www.twitch.tv/noctemsc <--Most epic fun times
QueenElissa
Profile Blog Joined November 2011
Canada33 Posts
April 26 2012 03:09 GMT
#23
Yeah a diamond zerg: Kecos, offred his help, we played a couple games and he tought me how to defend some cheeses and we watch my replays together and we talk about build, I listen, I'm a good student. I wanna make you guys proud ^.^

Also I read ans watch all the stuff you guys post. It helps a lot too.

I'm curenlty working on Part2 of my blog. Didin't make to Silver yet but its ok, I learnd a LOT during my 3 weeks!
Not here for the Fame, Just for the Game!!
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