Newb in need of help. - Page 9

SilverSkyLark

Philippines8437 Posts

December 31 2008 05:01 GMT

#161

hmm, at some points, I'm at iCCup too, so if you want to play against some Protoss, just pm me.

But you will find me 100% sure at Garena, Philippine Channel. 7-9pm Korean time.

Shadow-Mage

United States49 Posts

December 31 2008 14:56 GMT

#162

Thanks for the offer guys, but I think I'm going to play more, alot more, on Battle.net before I move to ICCup.

Shadow-Mage

United States49 Posts

January 01 2009 03:23 GMT

#163

I, apparently, can't play StarCraft seriously without having ridiculous amounts of stress. I was playing a game and doing pretty well, but pretty badly nervously and shaky. My friends started hinting at things I should be doing, like teching up and want not, one did the Jaws theme, I figured Lurkers, since he'd already tried Mutas, I caved under the pressure and quit the game because I literally couldn't handle the stress. Anyone have any advice?

SonuvBob

Aiur21550 Posts

January 01 2009 03:27 GMT

#164

Try practicing builds/mechanics with a comp or no opponent so there's no pressure. I think if you start a multiplayer game with a comp and remove the comp after the countdown starts, it just gives you the victory message and you can hit 'keep playing'.

Once builds and macro are second nature, you'll have a lot more time to think about strats, unit mixes, etc. while playing.

Cambium

United States16368 Posts

January 01 2009 03:27 GMT

#165

One word... practise... if you know you suck at building SCVs, make a stick note that says "MAKE FUCKING SCVs" and place it near your monitor.

Seriously, ppl need replays to give more specific answers.

Shadow-Mage

United States49 Posts

January 01 2009 03:34 GMT

#166

It's a matter of my nerves though. Because I can't know what is going on with the other player, I start freaking out and I begin shaking and shit.

onepost

Canada297 Posts

January 01 2009 03:44 GMT

#167

On January 01 2009 12:34 Shadow-Mage wrote:
It's a matter of my nerves though. Because I can't know what is going on with the other player, I start freaking out and I begin shaking and shit.

Rings familiar. You're likely overly defensive. Watch replays, spot your opponent's flaws, and devise a more aggressive battle plan. Try cheesing or rushing, as it more or less evens out your chances against a much stronger player.

Shadow-Mage

United States49 Posts

January 01 2009 04:06 GMT

#168

I really have difficulty doing anything offensive. I'm just way too defensive of a player. Which is probably why I loved Terran in the first place. Woo Tanks and Bunkers!

I've also noticed some issues I have when I practice a build order. I finish the build, and then just freeze up because I don't know what to do any more. I actually almost lost to a computer because I did a Fake Double, expanded, and then just....stopped doing anything. It was wonderful having some sort of focus, but after I finished the FD, I just floundered trying to find something to do. I can put the replay up if you guys want.
I did learn something though! Because of that build, I can now get a factory up a decent bit faster.
Finally, everything that I'm doing is more work than fun. Is that a sign or something? Or is this normal for getting better at StarCraft?

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