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Duckvillelol
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Australia1248 Posts
April 21 2013 06:45 GMT
#21
Another excellent blog, thank you TLO! These are really insightful
Former SC2 commentator. youtube.com/duckvillelol
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2143 Posts
April 21 2013 12:07 GMT
#22
Love your blog
IPS.Blue
Profile Joined January 2004
Germany309 Posts
April 21 2013 14:42 GMT
#23
On April 20 2013 22:33 Liquid`TLO wrote:
I used to get really sick at tournaments from being nervous, I learned that this is because of adrenaline not being properly pumped through my system. In nature there was no situation in which we wouldn't be in a very physical situation when adrenaline is released into our system. Our civilisation has created scenarios in which that is the case though: Exams, job interviews, presentations, fast driving, chess, SC2 tournaments and countless other situations. It's extremely important to take deep breaths and, if you have the opportunity, get your heart pumping. Get physical, go for a short run if you can, you'll feel so much better and now you can make use of that extra focus, strength, speed and increased reaction times.

Good point.

Nice read in general.
MagnuMizer
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Denmark384 Posts
April 21 2013 15:14 GMT
#24
On April 20 2013 22:33 Liquid`TLO wrote:
• most importantly, become more analytic about my games, I'm an intuitive player but watching more replays won't hurt at all. Just watching 2-3 a day will only cost 15 minutes but could help a lot!


Yeah thats a good idea, I watch your stream a lot and never see you watch any replays at all...

I also watch DeMuslim a lot, and he analyzes his replays all the time, and just look at his improvements lately.. I'm not saying there is a direct correlation, but it is very obvious that it helps, like you said... So yeah, good idea!

good blog as well, like following your progress its fun !

See you soon on stream
Zyufin
Profile Joined February 2011
United States85 Posts
April 21 2013 15:57 GMT
#25
Anger leads to the darkside, TLO, duh. But aggression...I think that can be very good for competition (not from a playstyle perspective, more of a mindset. Like channeling aggression into apm/whatever in a way similar to how you described anger).
Inimic
Profile Joined March 2013
Canada153 Posts
April 21 2013 22:59 GMT
#26
Your blogs are well written, insightful, and appreciated.

<3
{Mr.X}
Profile Joined April 2005
United States95 Posts
April 22 2013 01:18 GMT
#27
I like you a lot more after reading your blogs. Good-luck, I'll be rooting for you!
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
govie
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
9334 Posts
April 22 2013 04:40 GMT
#28
Im guessing being a pro is so wierd when you practise. Like practising very minute mechanics... ohhh looks so boring to me... but then again, thats were biggest improvements could be. (dunno ofc. but i assume pro's train really different than amateurs).
The two NBA teams in states with legal weed are called the Nuggets and the Blazers...
styLesdavis
Profile Joined March 2012
Germany833 Posts
April 22 2013 08:49 GMT
#29
It is always awesome to read something about your current life being a pro-gamer and turning up
your recent results just like the Kaspersky Arena or different online cups. I believe that everyone who
practices so hard for his goals will once archieve them - no matter what. I just wish you the best for your
future.

Just one thing left - the passion you have in playing sc2. I got the same "passion" about playing Basketball
all the time or just watch someone play it. As much as i want to train hard and focus and my personal goals
in sports it is so important to just sometimes relax about the thing you love and not just see it as "work to do".
In Basketball we play little shooting games like horse or just some pick up games where we play hard but
are goofing around very much.
Maybe it will help you with sc2 when from time to time you just have one evening were you play with guys from
the chat (monobattles or something) or anything else so that you don`t have that much competitive nature in those
games itself.

a fan of yours! Greetings!
LiquidTLO - LiquidTaeja - LiquidHero - LiquidSnute - LiquidRet
FetTerBender
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Germany1393 Posts
April 22 2013 09:44 GMT
#30
Great blog post! Good luck at DreamHack and go on being the emotional guy :D
There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity.
BabyToss!
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Czech Republic588 Posts
April 22 2013 20:12 GMT
#31
Always interesting to read such insight; and it's even better that it truly reveals part of yourself. Also, nothing bad about being emotional guy; heck, there are way too many emotionless people in the scene, even if it's just the image they want to project, it sucks & I personally prefer people who can enjoy and SHOW it, that they are happy, that they won an important match or a competition. That shows the real passion and love for the game, after all.

I saw a bit lot of myself, remembering Dreamhack Summer last year, when you mentioned getting really sick from feeling nervous. I can relate to that, it's not even funny how much I can relate to that, heh. Wish I knew how to deal with that!

Anyways, thank you for sharing these, keep loving that StarCraft & best of luck at Dreamhack
Nowadays a Filthy Casual | Follow your dreams |
dirtydurb82
Profile Joined December 2012
United States178 Posts
April 22 2013 21:27 GMT
#32
Anyone who mocks you for loving pro gaming, refer them to this blog. There are great life lessons here!
"The only way to grow E-Sports is to tell the truth." -Richard Lewis
govie
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
9334 Posts
April 22 2013 23:34 GMT
#33
GLGL at dreamhack will be fierce competition over there!
The two NBA teams in states with legal weed are called the Nuggets and the Blazers...
jackslater
Profile Joined November 2012
Russian Federation604 Posts
April 23 2013 02:01 GMT
#34
Wow! Awesome write up!
niteReloaded
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Croatia5282 Posts
April 23 2013 12:28 GMT
#35
On April 20 2013 22:33 Liquid`TLO wrote:
When I was much younger I often literally dreamed about winning WCG, play the last game of the finals and miraculously defeat my much stronger opponent, that feeling screaming from the top of my lungs as I execute the winning move... opening the door of the booth and hearing the cheers of thousands of people.

The bolded part is the only 'problem' you have.
Even your nick points to it. TheLittleOne.
Why is it that you must be 'the weak one' who has to overcome all possible shits to win?
I remember seeing you play vs MC at some tournament ~1 year ago. Homestory? or something.. You were shaking and trying to compose yourself to be able to beat this 'much stronger opponent'.

If you can allow yourself to be TheBigOne, allow yourself the mindset that it's completely fine to be strong and powerful and crush people in games - you will reach a new level of your game.

Some role models you should look up to (replace your old ones):
- Michael Jordan
- Kobe Bryant
- Michael Schumacher
- Muhammad Ali
- Mike Tyson
- Klitchko brothers

They are 'killers', yet they don't actually hurt anyone. They're just letting their power shine totally, and they don't hold back or hide.

Imo this step is what's keeping you from becoming a much much better player.
Larkin
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United Kingdom7161 Posts
April 23 2013 17:56 GMT
#36
Cool blog, nice to read about your method.

Though you missed out the #1 most important key to success: Be Korean.
https://www.twitch.tv/ttalarkin - streams random stuff, high level teamleague, maybe even heroleague
Liquid`TLO
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
Germany767 Posts
April 23 2013 20:17 GMT
#37
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On April 23 2013 21:28 niteReloaded wrote:
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On April 20 2013 22:33 Liquid`TLO wrote:
When I was much younger I often literally dreamed about winning WCG, play the last game of the finals and miraculously defeat my much stronger opponent, that feeling screaming from the top of my lungs as I execute the winning move... opening the door of the booth and hearing the cheers of thousands of people.

The bolded part is the only 'problem' you have.
Even your nick points to it. TheLittleOne.
Why is it that you must be 'the weak one' who has to overcome all possible shits to win?
I remember seeing you play vs MC at some tournament ~1 year ago. Homestory? or something.. You were shaking and trying to compose yourself to be able to beat this 'much stronger opponent'.

If you can allow yourself to be TheBigOne, allow yourself the mindset that it's completely fine to be strong and powerful and crush people in games - you will reach a new level of your game.

Some role models you should look up to (replace your old ones):
- Michael Jordan
- Kobe Bryant
- Michael Schumacher
- Muhammad Ali
- Mike Tyson
- Klitchko brothers

They are 'killers', yet they don't actually hurt anyone. They're just letting their power shine totally, and they don't hold back or hide.

Imo this step is what's keeping you from becoming a much much better player.


oh that was when I was a kid, I don't dream it that way anymore!
My mind has changed a lot over the past year, I'm gaining confidence and manage to see myself as someone fit to win tournaments.
It's still something In need to work on a lot though! Often I think to myself that I need that 1 big breakout win to really get to that level, but I can work on it before already, that's for sure. Thanks for your input!

Team Liquidalea iacta est
Irrational_Animal
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany1059 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-23 21:46:14
April 23 2013 21:44 GMT
#38
Questions for TLO:
(1) when they introduced the resume game from replay option you reacted extremely enthusiastic about its impact for training. Atm though, you hardly seem to make use of it. Did you change your mind about it or is it more due to the training preferences of other players?
(2) you are probably the pro with the biggest streaming time atm. Don`t you sometimes think that this makes you like an open book for other pros? Personally I`m kinda divided on that issue. On the one hand you are as you said more of an intuitive player that varies his builds a lot. Nevertheless I think it`s fait to say that if someone watches you regulary it`s easy for him to figure out typical patterns (e.g. when you opt for mutas in zvp). Maybe you should think about cutting your streaming times more when there are important matches on the table (and as an avid viewer I don`t say that to my own benefit ;-) ).

Best of luck and grats on your recent improvement.
vik7
Profile Joined May 2009
United States227 Posts
April 24 2013 04:32 GMT
#39
good luck on the wcs eu man, u'd become like a hero if you won that, everyone's waiting for a foreigner to win a big tourney =)
NA player, go KT Flash, ST Life( ;( ) , IMMvp, EGJD, CMStorm Polt, SKT Rain, KT Zest, Bisu, RootherO, Stats and teamliqiud
xanatas
Profile Joined April 2010
Germany49 Posts
April 24 2013 14:05 GMT
#40
Well done! Glad to see you progress especially that you can see your own progress if that makes sense.

Its hard for me to see my own progress at anything even if people tell me "that was very good", im myself feel not satisfied with the result, cause i know i could have done it better, its a stupid mind block.

whatever enjoying watching your stream while im working

and if you feel grabbing a beer here in finally sunny Berlin pm me
work hard, play harder
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