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Whitewing
Profile Joined October 2010
United States7483 Posts
July 20 2012 07:01 GMT
#21
Good for you Ranged, this is the best attitude you can take about something like this. Being angry constantly and being a jerk will just get in the way of you getting better, and this is a very good way to get the respect of the community back for screw ups.

Do your best to maintain a positive attitude.
Strategy"You know I fucking hate the way you play, right?" ~SC2John
tests
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States160 Posts
July 20 2012 08:10 GMT
#22
I think one of the hardest things in life is to apologize.

Well done my friend, may a prosperous future be bestowed upon thee.
Time is money my friend.
spbelky
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States623 Posts
July 20 2012 15:19 GMT
#23
On July 20 2012 04:56 RaNgeD wrote:
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On July 20 2012 04:47 kamkerx wrote:
seriously why did you make a post on tl about this. If you want to change and be good dont talk about it be about it. This is nothing more than bringing attenition to yourself.


This is being about it. It's about letting people know that I have remorse and that I am going to change. It's an apology.

Not to mention, this is a topic that many people (progamers and community members) can relate to... so by making a post about it he opens it up for discussion and spreads awareness.

My 2c on the topic is that BMing on the ladder is pretty standard for a lot of people... while this is an unfortunate reality, I don't think it's that huge of a deal. However, BMing in tournaments (even small online ones) is pretty dickish.

RaNgeD would you care to elaborate on what type of BM your post is referring to? I mean did you put a bunch of pylons around the map and AFK in an obviously lost tournament game and call your opponent a newb? Or did you just quit out of a ladder game without GGing?
RaNgeD
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States733 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-07-20 18:39:07
July 20 2012 18:38 GMT
#24
On July 21 2012 00:19 spbelky wrote:
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On July 20 2012 04:56 RaNgeD wrote:
On July 20 2012 04:47 kamkerx wrote:
seriously why did you make a post on tl about this. If you want to change and be good dont talk about it be about it. This is nothing more than bringing attenition to yourself.


This is being about it. It's about letting people know that I have remorse and that I am going to change. It's an apology.

Not to mention, this is a topic that many people (progamers and community members) can relate to... so by making a post about it he opens it up for discussion and spreads awareness.

My 2c on the topic is that BMing on the ladder is pretty standard for a lot of people... while this is an unfortunate reality, I don't think it's that huge of a deal. However, BMing in tournaments (even small online ones) is pretty dickish.

RaNgeD would you care to elaborate on what type of BM your post is referring to? I mean did you put a bunch of pylons around the map and AFK in an obviously lost tournament game and call your opponent a newb? Or did you just quit out of a ladder game without GGing?


Well I was cussing at my opponents at the end of ladder games, in the quarters/semis of playhem's (being cast) and also in the TSL4 Qualifiers. Also in the CSN eizo world rundown event I was a total tool to SeleCT. There are a lot of different opinions on leaving without gg, but personally I tend to do it when I'm mad. It is better than saying something stupid, but I feel like it's important to say gg (again, part of sportsmanship). For me it's a show of respect.

I feel super refreshed playing the last two days. Treating people with kindness goes a long way; I don't have a lot of bent up anxiety anymore that comes from the guilt of treating people poorly, and I can already see it reflecting in my play. Attitude/mindset are some things that I don't think are talked about enough in the community. There is definitely a balance to be found between playing to win and still respecting your opponent as not just a human being, but as someone who may love Starcraft just as much as you do. This is definitely something that I have struggled with, and i'm sure other players have too. And although i'm sure this isn't the last time that i'll make a mistake, adjusting my attitude towards other's is something that I am prioritizing just as much as getting better, now. I already feel a lot more joy in playing; I know that his is pretty obvious, but most of us are playing because we are passionate and love the heck out of SC; that passion should bring us all together, not tear us a part.

I know that not everyone will agree with me on all of this; but I've spent a lot of time in deep thought and it's how I personally feel.

Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. 1 Corinthians 13:7
PassiveAce
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States18076 Posts
July 20 2012 18:45 GMT
#25
Good attitude, it will help you grow as a player and a person.
Stick to it and your game will improve because you are not clouded by anger.
Call me Marge Simpson cuz I love you homie
AirbladeOrange
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States2573 Posts
July 21 2012 03:05 GMT
#26
It's great that you're actively trying to improve yourself. I respect that and wish you good luck in your career!
FrogOfWar
Profile Joined March 2010
Germany1406 Posts
July 21 2012 10:19 GMT
#27
Interesting. I'm only a lowly platinum player, but from my experience I can confirm how much attitude matters in this. It helps to work on one's focus. You can focus on winning and get pissed off when you lose, and the more you lose, the harder you'll try to win and the more you'll get pissed off. OR you can focus on playing well, which allows you to be ok with losing because either you didn't play so well or the other guy played better. Then you can also appreciate how the other guy played well, and maybe learn from him. At the very least you'll learn from your own mistakes every game, which you don't when you rage and blame your loss on bad luck or something. Last season my play improved significantly because of such an attitude change, it makes playing much more gratifying and it makes you play better.
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