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SilverSkyLark
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
Philippines8437 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 15:59:43
June 13 2009 15:59 GMT
#21
On June 14 2009 00:50 Xeofreestyler wrote:
Just learn to moderate? I think thats more part of growing up than just blindly following your parents' advice about something they dont even know.

I prefer not to have a lengthy debate with them about how Starcraft taught me to be calm in most situations, resilient as fuck, and be optimistic about things.
"If i lost an arm, I would play w3." -IntoTheWow || "Member of Hyuk Hyuk Hyuk cafe. He's the next Jaedong, baby!"
Husky
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3362 Posts
June 13 2009 16:09 GMT
#22
Games rot your brain man. Not a single person that plays games has ever been successful.

True story.
Commentaries: youtube.com/HuskyStarcraft
s_86
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States191 Posts
June 13 2009 16:19 GMT
#23
Your hopes and dreams of becoming a progamer are down the drain because of your parents? That is what a girlfriend does, not a parent. Are your parents, your girlfriend? Are you dating and making out with your parents? Keep playing StarCraft, and stop dating your parents.
ReCharge
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Philippines505 Posts
June 13 2009 16:23 GMT
#24
Screw your parents, don't stop playing, tell them about the 11 y.o college graduate who has never played a single game in his life, tell them, that if you stop playing, you'll end up like him, a big loser.

Just don't stop period! Let's play again, and own me PvP with your super gosu A+ rank macro/micro.
David Kim for Bonjwa!
ReCharge
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Philippines505 Posts
June 13 2009 16:24 GMT
#25
On June 14 2009 01:09 HuskyTheHusky wrote:
Games rot your brain (P)man. Not a single person that plays games has (P)Ever been successful.

True story.


Tell that to (T)BoxeR
David Kim for Bonjwa!
ReCharge
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Philippines505 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 16:40:39
June 13 2009 16:39 GMT
#26
Ow, and btw, here's one thing, that help me out with my dad when he forces me to stop playing. After playing for 10 games on iCCup, I forced my dad to play, on my account, and he just keeps getting raped, the thing is, he got hooked to the game, and told me he won't stop till he beats someone. So it took him 5 days to actually win. ~_~ But I took it as an advantage, and everytime he tells me to stop, I just reminded him, how long he played the last time I gave him the computer, and he can't even utter a word.

Of course, there are parents who definately tell you to make a new hobby, or go out some more. Tell them that you can make a fool of yourself.

Here is my case, I followed my parents advice, and went out a lot with friends and family, and you know what? it turned out worse than they expected, thats because I really wasnt interested, when going out with family, they go around and eat, talking about blablabla, which literally puts me to sleep. With friends, we play video games as well, so basically, they just wasted my time, because they made me waste so much time which could have been a better rank on iCCup. So it will REALLY be better if you tell them you'd rather "waste your time" on something you have fun to do, than waste it on something you're not even interested in. ^^

EDIT: Sorry for posting three times in a row. Couldn't help but help a friend :D
David Kim for Bonjwa!
EGLzGaMeR
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
United States1867 Posts
June 13 2009 16:45 GMT
#27
geez.. i hope boxer doesnt try and drive.. 30 with a childish mind set?!? we better keep him off the road >_<
fnaticNoname
Profile Joined January 2008
India858 Posts
June 13 2009 16:47 GMT
#28
I suppose you just need to stay true to yourself. As others have already said here - if you're happy playing it then go ahead and do it. At some point your parents need to start respecting your decisions.

Good luck either way!
disciple
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
9070 Posts
June 13 2009 16:51 GMT
#29
On June 14 2009 00:50 Xeofreestyler wrote:
Just learn to moderate? I think thats more part of growing up than just blindly following your parents' advice about something they dont even know.

I wont argue about the upsides of starcraft, but it still takes more than it gives, especially if you become addicted to it
Administrator"I'm a big deal." - ixmike88
FirstBorn
Profile Blog Joined March 2007
Romania3955 Posts
June 13 2009 16:59 GMT
#30
I couldn't really say I've quit starcraft myself, but I keep it easy. It was tough but I realised I'm not going to get A- or win anything major in starcraft. I stopped playing competitively and now I'm more focused on being a spectator than a player. I've stopped seeing BW as a game, I'm considering it a sport.

I still get 1-2 games now and then, for the fun, but I've stopped wasting 4-8 hrs a day repeating the same build order on Iccup. Not judging anyone with that statement, just saying it wasn't fun anymore. Now I just watching wathching proleague and vods and I also enjoy the really low level games I do play from time to time.

Perhaps some parents are too blunt while stating their ideas, but try to see beyond that. They're only concerned that you might miss up on a lot of opportunities if you're playing 24/7. Try to moderate it as Xeo said.
SonuvBob: Yes, the majority of TL is college-aged, and thus clearly stupid.
Metallingus
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Philippines468 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 17:08:33
June 13 2009 17:02 GMT
#31
On June 14 2009 01:24 ReCharge wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 14 2009 01:09 HuskyTheHusky wrote:
Games rot your brain (P)man. Not a single person that plays games has (P)Ever been successful.

True story.


Tell that to (T)BoxeR


Sarcasm NEVER works on the internet, ever.

@topic:

They're probably overreacting. My parents were pretty much the same until they saw how good I became at planning and viewing things and systems on the micro and macro management/economic levels and told them that I attribute some of it to Starcraft.

I'm kinda wondering though, how tense is tense when playing? If it's Lee Young Ho tense where you suddenly twitch like mad, then your parents' worries are valid. Seriously though, a lot of it is kinda subjective, if not rather cryptic. By "addicted", it might be the case that they see you in front of the comp playing 6-8 hours a day, then they might have a valid point. Else, you just have to make them see that it's your way of relaxing and that it's not detrimental at all, case in point being SC as a decent way to pick up on concepts like economics and management.
Overcome all. Especially plateaus.
Ancestral
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States3230 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 17:22:17
June 13 2009 17:17 GMT
#32
On June 14 2009 00:38 Psyonic_Reaver wrote:
My parents are actually supportive of my SC addiction. Even though I am terribly bad at this game, they ask every day during a WCG Qualifier how I did and when am I going to win one so they can go to NYC to watch me play there.

I don't have the heart to tell them I have no chance but it's nice to know that they support me in whatever I'm doing.

Hah, one of my Korean instructors last quarter was just finishing his phd, so he was a little older than the average SC fan. He always said he expected to see me in Korea on television in StarCraft progames. I felt the same way -_-

On June 14 2009 01:24 ReCharge wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 14 2009 01:09 HuskyTheHusky wrote:
Games rot your brain (P)man. Not a single person that plays games has (P)Ever been successful.

True story.


Tell that to (T)BoxeR

There's a progamer named man? Awesome.

And I don't believe there is such a thing is "videogame addiction," perhaps videogame obsession, but I don't really think it's addictive any more than fantasy books, Star Trek, or anything else you can be insane into. I religiously read about dinosaur history and species when I was a little kid. Obviously society thinks that's more cute and productive, but I did it instead of socializing a lot.

You should do what you think is right, and also try to respect your parents I believe. Moderation is possible. I think StarCraft is enjoyable and not harmful (except to the extent any obsession can be). I'm busy enough that I don't have enough time to fully delve into though, so my experience is not vast in the matter.

Edit: BTW, that part about having a childlike mindset while driving being suicidal does make it sound like your parents are little overly-concerned ... I mean, if I'm driving and think "man, the Incredible Hulk is awesome!" I don't get in a crash. Unless a childlike mindset means thinking it is permissible to roll over pedestrians I think you'll be ok.
The Nature and purpose of the martial way are universal; all selfish desires must be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training. - Masutatsu Oyama
MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
June 13 2009 17:25 GMT
#33
You're like 17 wtf. Don't quit your favourite hobby because your parents make you. Learning to moderate/do other shit while playing is the best advice given. Most people waste more time on forums/youtube/whatever you do in your internet browser than actual minutes in game anyways. If you like playing then keep playing, just dont fuck around when your out of game lurkering forums and browsing link by link for hours. That's the biggest waste of time. Playing BW actually keeps my mind sharp and wakes me up when I'm in a haze.
Nak Allstar.
LosingID8
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
CA10825 Posts
June 13 2009 17:31 GMT
#34
i'm pretty sure your parents won't say anything negative if you play an hour or so a day after you finish some homework.

and during summer break if you play a little longer at night but do something productive outside during the day i doubt they would have anything to say either.
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Metallingus
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Philippines468 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 17:33:04
June 13 2009 17:32 GMT
#35
On June 14 2009 02:17 Ancestral wrote:
Edit: BTW, that part about having a childlike mindset while driving being suicidal does make it sound like your parents are little overly-concerned ... I mean, if I'm driving and think "man, the Incredible Hulk is awesome!" I don't get in a crash. Unless a childlike mindset means thinking it is permissible to roll over pedestrians I think you'll be ok.


I think his parents were thinking more along the lines of "I saw this in a movie once, let's see if I can go under that truck. Vin Diesel is awesome" mindset, in which case SC is kinda unrelated. Unless he's thinking that he can get more cars if he crashes since he's running on 16 facs late game or something, but it's... unlikely. I guess his parents, no offense to the OP, are really just paranoid.
Overcome all. Especially plateaus.
MiniRoman
Profile Blog Joined September 2003
Canada3953 Posts
June 13 2009 17:38 GMT
#36
I WISH I WAS A SPACE COMMANDER WAGING WARS THROUGH THE GALAXY! DAMN YOU HUMAN TECHNOLOGY
Nak Allstar.
Ancestral
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
United States3230 Posts
June 13 2009 17:47 GMT
#37
On June 14 2009 02:32 Metallingus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 14 2009 02:17 Ancestral wrote:
Edit: BTW, that part about having a childlike mindset while driving being suicidal does make it sound like your parents are little overly-concerned ... I mean, if I'm driving and think "man, the Incredible Hulk is awesome!" I don't get in a crash. Unless a childlike mindset means thinking it is permissible to roll over pedestrians I think you'll be ok.


I think his parents were thinking more along the lines of "I saw this in a movie once, let's see if I can go under that truck. Vin Diesel is awesome" mindset, in which case SC is kinda unrelated. Unless he's thinking that he can get more cars if he crashes since he's running on 16 facs late game or something, but it's... unlikely. I guess his parents, no offense to the OP, are really just paranoid.

Haha yes, that would be quite ... abstract.
The Nature and purpose of the martial way are universal; all selfish desires must be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training. - Masutatsu Oyama
SirGlinG
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Sweden933 Posts
June 13 2009 17:49 GMT
#38
Taking a break from it mustnt be a bad thing. Try it, returning back to it after a month or just 2 weeks, gives u a little perspective on this "addiction", makes it easier to handle this "addiction".
Not my chair. Not my problem. That's what I say
Hyperionnn
Profile Blog Joined September 2007
Turkey4968 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 17:55:55
June 13 2009 17:55 GMT
#39
On June 14 2009 02:31 LosingID8 wrote:
i'm pretty sure your parents won't say anything negative if you play an hour or so a day after you finish some homework.

and during summer break if you play a little longer at night but do something productive outside during the day i doubt they would have anything to say either.


You are %95 right sir, but still there's some parents that they dont give permission even to touch computer at all.
YPang
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States4024 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-06-13 17:59:34
June 13 2009 17:59 GMT
#40
what the fuck...... get your ass back on iccup and hit the next rank.

Btw: My parnets TOTALLY 100% forbid me to play SC even in the summer, if i get caught im FUCKED hard. But they're asian and i can't talk to them out of it. But i've been playing for like 2.5 years still w/o getting caught.
sMi.Gladstone | BW: B high| SC2: gold T_T
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