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Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
August 13 2009 14:11 GMT
#1
Here's another one of those ICCUP blogs,

The thing here is, I've been playing SC for almost 10 months and last 3 weeks ago I managed to get to D+ by playing on 23:00 to 03:00 KST (since most of the D/D+ are really foreigners which I think can be my match.) So you know it felt really great and shit.

Problem is, everytime I hit a milestone, I go very very lazy ass mode.. Like for real, so lazy that I savor every moment everyday that "ah shit, mission accomplished.. I ain't gonna sweat this couple of days/weeks!"

So yeah, for most people.. You would still strike while the iron is hot but not for me.

That's were inconsistency comes into play.

On a very good day, I can actually beat a player that has Mid C- ranking, and on a very bad day I can be defeated by a D guy (which uses toss as well and cheeses like a rat on coke). So in order for me to really, really good is that I need to at least play 5 to 6 games at each day.

Well to tell you honestly, I just want to know if any other TL.net people here has the same lazy-ass attitude like me and how did you end the stupid mentality? I mean, how did you crush/demolish then lock it in a jar and throw it way into the sea?


Also, one of the most important factor here is that, If only I can host game maybe it would be so different when it comes to practicing.

I mean I can control what map to play MOTW as always of course (I can tag it for D/D+ only or for D players only if I have a bad day)aahhhh the power of hosting games.

btw, I've already set my computer to be the DMZ and everything is ip static. Just that, do I need to call my ISP for me to know what IP address I'm currently using or do I need to apply for a Static IP address? which will cost another 20 dollars more LOL!

So this blog is like motivational issues with hosting issues and technical concerns as well. ^_^

Thanks for reading this blog!



**
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Alur
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Denmark3900 Posts
August 13 2009 14:16 GMT
#2
I feel like i have the same issue, when i first hit D+ i created a smurf account to make sure i wouldn't loose my D+. I have nothing to say but "suck it up" and mass games.
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Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
August 13 2009 14:19 GMT
#3
On August 13 2009 23:16 Alur wrote:
I feel like i have the same issue, when i first hit D+ i created a smurf account to make sure i wouldn't loose my D+. I have nothing to say but "suck it up" and mass games.



Exactly! i actually have 1 account that would get to D+ already then another account for practicing against koreans (since most of the time they would kick me in the nuts for 5 games before I can beat someone who sucks more balls than me).

But either way, I'll try mass gaming later to learn new tricks and to get more consistent and I do hope that someone answer my question about ISP's static IP address and shit.
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Adeny
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Norway1233 Posts
August 13 2009 14:31 GMT
#4
What do you mean your IP is static? You stated that you'd have to pay to upgrade to static IP. So your IP isn't static? You're contradicting yourself so I guess you are confused. Go to whatismyip.com, write it down, restart your router and modem, then try that site again. Same results = static IP, different = dynamic.
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
August 13 2009 14:39 GMT
#5
On August 13 2009 23:31 Adeny wrote:
What do you mean your IP is static? You stated that you'd have to pay to upgrade to static IP. So your IP isn't static? You're contradicting yourself so I guess you are confused. Go to whatismyip.com, write it down, restart your router and modem, then try that site again. Same results = static IP, different = dynamic.



Thanks Adeny, what I'm trying to say is that all the computer's here in my vicinity is already using a static IP address and even this computer I'm currently sitting infront of is already DMZ. but my problem is.. still can't host any games. Then I wanna try to check if it has something to do with my ISP provider since I'm am sure that my IP address is dynamic outside the my LAN. (I hope I'm clear with my statement)

If it's not really working it could be possible that my upload speed sucks or that there is something wrong with my setup up since its internet > modem > router > computers.
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Adeny
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Norway1233 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-13 14:47:58
August 13 2009 14:46 GMT
#6
Yeah the thing is, you have 2 IP addresses. The one you see as static is the networks interal IP for that computer. This'll always be static. The external one is the IP that other clients can communicate to, outside of lan. So if someone is going to join your games that IP is the one they will connect to. The internal one (probably 192.168.1.x or something similar) is only for clients connected to the same router as your computer. I don't know if having a dynamic IP is an issue to iCCup when hosting but I suppose it could be. You can find your external IP on whatismyip.com. Also the DMZ has to be set to your local IP, just to clarify.
Arrian
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States889 Posts
August 13 2009 14:55 GMT
#7
I've always used ICCUP as a distraction. I mean yeah when I make D+ on an account I'm happy but the way I look at it is that I'm never going to make any leagues or really earn any money for it, so the motivation to get better just isn't there.

The only motivation like that is the hope that, as we've been led to believe, SC skills will transfer very well to SC2 skills, so when SC2 comes out we can steamroll some noobs at local tournaments and walk away with some easy money. I did that at an odd SC tournament last year at my university. Wasn't even fun. Just sad. But the 20 bucks was better than nothing.

But for me I just enjoy playing ICCUP because when I'm playing a game it's the only thing I can focus on, there's nothing else going on around me, and nothing but the game matters. For someone for whom thinking too much is a problem, that is a very very welcome thing.
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Vex
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Ireland454 Posts
August 13 2009 15:16 GMT
#8
i know wat u mean, i get serious lazy then rage when i lose
i kno i can do so much better in 1x1 but just sitting ther building crap annoys the shit outa me.
i wanna micro, not mass.
stop copying bisu u clowns!
"Bonjwa" is the most retarded word ever. Wtf does it even sound like.
Foucault
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Sweden2826 Posts
August 13 2009 15:19 GMT
#9
what race do you play OP
I know that deep inside of you there's a humongous set of testicles just waiting to pop out. Let 'em pop bro. //////////////////// AKA JensOfSweden // Lee Yoon Yeol forever.
NarutO
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
Germany18839 Posts
August 13 2009 15:20 GMT
#10
Most good foreigners stop playing when they hit A-
CommentatorPolt | MMA | Jjakji | BoxeR | NaDa | MVP | MKP ... truly inspiring.
motbob
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States12546 Posts
August 13 2009 15:21 GMT
#11
On August 14 2009 00:20 G.s)NarutO wrote:
Most good foreigners stop playing when they hit A-

Except Deska, he stopped playing when he hit A
ModeratorGood content always wins.
MutaDoom
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada1163 Posts
August 13 2009 15:25 GMT
#12
On August 14 2009 00:16 Vex wrote:
i know wat u mean, i get serious lazy then rage when i lose
i kno i can do so much better in 1x1 but just sitting ther building crap annoys the shit outa me.
i wanna micro, not mass.
stop copying bisu u clowns!

I'd rather micro too lol, I think that's most of the fun of playing, other than mind games. It's always funny to get cheesed and win, then when they ask for another game, say something in the beginning like ""
Licmyobelisk
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Philippines3682 Posts
August 13 2009 15:28 GMT
#13
On August 14 2009 00:19 Foucault wrote:
what race do you play OP



the most hated race in starcraft and you know what it is? ^_^
I don't think I've ever wished my opponent good luck prior to a game. When I play, I play to win. I hope every opponent I ever have is cursed with fucking terrible luck. I hope they're stuck playing underneath a stepladder with a black cat in attendance a
Ota Solgryn
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
Denmark2011 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-13 15:36:19
August 13 2009 15:34 GMT
#14
On August 13 2009 23:11 Licmyobelisk wrote:
+ Show Spoiler +
Here's another one of those ICCUP blogs,

The thing here is, I've been playing SC for almost 10 months and last 3 weeks ago I managed to get to D+ by playing on 23:00 to 03:00 KST (since most of the D/D+ are really foreigners which I think can be my match.) So you know it felt really great and shit.

Problem is, everytime I hit a milestone, I go very very lazy ass mode.. Like for real, so lazy that I savor every moment everyday that "ah shit, mission accomplished.. I ain't gonna sweat this couple of days/weeks!"

So yeah, for most people.. You would still strike while the iron is hot but not for me.

That's were inconsistency comes into play.

On a very good day, I can actually beat a player that has Mid C- ranking, and on a very bad day I can be defeated by a D guy (which uses toss as well and cheeses like a rat on coke). So in order for me to really, really good is that I need to at least play 5 to 6 games at each day.

Well to tell you honestly, I just want to know if any other TL.net people here has the same lazy-ass attitude like me and how did you end the stupid mentality? I mean, how did you crush/demolish then lock it in a jar and throw it way into the sea?


Also, one of the most important factor here is that, If only I can host game maybe it would be so different when it comes to practicing.

I mean I can control what map to play MOTW as always of course (I can tag it for D/D+ only or for D players only if I have a bad day)aahhhh the power of hosting games.

btw, I've already set my computer to be the DMZ and everything is ip static. Just that, do I need to call my ISP for me to know what IP address I'm currently using or do I need to apply for a Static IP address? which will cost another 20 dollars more LOL!

So this blog is like motivational issues with hosting issues and technical concerns as well. ^_^

Thanks for reading this blog!



Ive been going through that many times but it got more and more prenounced and harder and harder to fight.

Especially last season when I hit B i thought I would never play again because I was SO lazy and loosing most games because of lazyness and just could not pull myself up. I stopped using lurkers and tried stupid, uncreative all-ins with no meaning that always caused me to loose.

BUT I found the cure!!! (For me at least).

In my games I focus really much on what the opponent is doing. And I then try, as the game goes on, to figure out what my opponent is trying to do. I try to get into his head. This way I dont have to focus on the same boring mechanic/BO/macro but my mind is focusing on more diverse and interesting things. This really boosted my motivation at the same time it made me better because I now am ready for most things my opponents are doing. It made the game fun again. Also because this is a kind of milestone that will never truly end. Some games its very hard to figure out what the opponent is doing, especially if he tries to play mindgames on you.

Wow, that was a long post. ^^
ihasaKAROT: "Wish people would stop wasting their lives on finding flaws in others"
Ronald_McD
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada807 Posts
August 13 2009 15:38 GMT
#15
I'm very lazy too. That's why I'm not anywhere above C- by now lol
I recently switched races, it's breathing new life into the game for me

Give it a try
FUCKING GAY LAGS
Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17726 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-08-13 15:47:21
August 13 2009 15:45 GMT
#16
The thing about inconsistency its not always having a bad day or good. Every player has his own different strengths and weaknesses. A d+ player with decent macro might beat a c- player straight up but can lose to a d player's all in builds.
"Nana is a goddess. Or at very least, Nana is my goddess." - KazeHydra
omninmo
Profile Blog Joined April 2008
2349 Posts
August 13 2009 16:11 GMT
#17
On August 13 2009 23:16 Alur wrote:
I feel like i have the same issue, when i first hit D+ i created a smurf account to make sure i wouldn't loose my D+. I have nothing to say but "suck it up" and mass games.

pretty sure the majority of people do this. just mass games. play because you love the game and also because you want to improve. pick two or three BOs are always use those in x matchup. Once you feel comfortable with one style or another learn to develop, exploit and counter other builds as well.
killanator
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States549 Posts
August 13 2009 16:20 GMT
#18
dangit, i saw this on the side and was expecting sc motivational posters
DJ, put it back on!
Alur
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Denmark3900 Posts
August 13 2009 16:23 GMT
#19
On August 14 2009 00:45 Ilikestarcraft wrote:
The thing about inconsistency its not always having a bad day or good. Every player has his own different strengths and weaknesses. A d+ player with decent macro might beat a c- player straight up but can lose to a d player's all in builds.

That's me lol! My defence agaisnt early harass is so weak, but i won a long TvT agaisnt a C player yesterday.
AKA No can Dazzle | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlTpX7z3Pok
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Racenilatr
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
United States2756 Posts
August 13 2009 16:44 GMT
#20
On August 14 2009 01:11 omninmo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 13 2009 23:16 Alur wrote:
I feel like i have the same issue, when i first hit D+ i created a smurf account to make sure i wouldn't loose my D+. I have nothing to say but "suck it up" and mass games.

pretty sure the majority of people do this. just mass games. play because you love the game and also because you want to improve. pick two or three BOs are always use those in x matchup. Once you feel comfortable with one style or another learn to develop, exploit and counter other builds as well.

Whats so bad with that?
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