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On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good.
You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel.
Thats retarded logic.
Thats all.
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On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox
I am pretty sure that Phelps trains more than 5 hours a day, and that the days he doesn't do so it aren't because he doesn't need it, but because it would be counter-productive to his body recovery.
Completely different than clicking and thinking.
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On November 15 2011 22:23 Velr wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good. You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel. Thats retarded logic. Thats all.
You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session.
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On November 15 2011 22:34 Aserrin wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:23 Velr wrote:On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good. You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel. Thats retarded logic. Thats all. You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session.
Soccer players do NOT train 6-8 hours. Training starts at 9-10 and ends at 3 with an hours lunch inbetween. The modern game of Soccer is based on doing several 100m and 50m sprints over and over and over again through the course of 90 minutes. If you were doing 8 hours a day as a Soccer player you would be pooped come Saturday.
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On November 15 2011 22:34 Aserrin wrote:
You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session.
Time invested isn't always useful. It's what you do with that time.
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This argument seems like too dramatic an overall conclusion after just a month of foreigner success
Your argument seems logical correct to me and furthermore it just appeals to common sense, so i kinda gotta agree. But on the otherhand just looking at recent results isnt quite enough to draw up such a theory that you did. Time will tell us, which factors are truly enhancing or mitigating chances to succeed at top level international competition.
I personally think, that the factors of confidence and the right mindset are largely unexplored in sc2, idra´s improved approach towards the game proves this best to me. But unquestionably the top Players of tomorrow will be those, that can combine a dedication of time with a "korean mindset" and very well structured training.
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Awesome article with a bold message.
Great illustrations by Fishuu too. Simple and on target.
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Good article, but some sloppy writing especially towards the end. Typos, etc.
Nice artwork, Fishuu.
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On November 15 2011 22:36 FreudianTrip wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:34 Aserrin wrote:On November 15 2011 22:23 Velr wrote:On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good. You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel. Thats retarded logic. Thats all. You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session. Soccer players do NOT train 6-8 hours. Training starts at 9-10 and ends at 3 with an hours lunch inbetween. The modern game of Soccer is based on doing several 100m and 50m sprints over and over and over again through the course of 90 minutes. If you were doing 8 hours a day as a Soccer player you would be pooped come Saturday.
Soccer training isn't just doing 100m and 50m sprints, give me a break.
There's lot of tactics training, reduced spaces, plays, free kicks, corner kicks among lots of other things like weight lifting or just plainjogging. I can't ask you to trust me, because you don't know me, but I've been to lots of soccer training sessions, participated in some, and saying a thing such as "Soccer is based on doing several 100m and 50m sprints over and over and over again" is laughable. This sport isn't called American Football or, you know, sprints.
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Brilliant and well written article.
I've thought about similar ideas before when following all of these players and the scenes.
I hope these players continue on their paths to glory in November and then next year.
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On November 15 2011 22:34 Aserrin wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:23 Velr wrote:On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good. You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel. Thats retarded logic. Thats all. You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session.
Lol, weightlifting... If you want to talk about sport and its legitimacy i would NEVER bring up weight lifting. The only people eating more drugs than these guys are people with cancer or aids...
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Fuckin' Fishuu is amazing.
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On November 15 2011 22:34 Aserrin wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:23 Velr wrote:On November 15 2011 22:11 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:59 FoxSpirit wrote:On November 15 2011 21:32 BrosephBrostar wrote:On November 15 2011 21:24 monkh wrote:
I'm right in thinking none of the SC2 talk shows talked about Stephano's practice schedule? What is there to talk about? Either he's lying and he really practices more than 3 hours a day, or he's telling the truth and the game is a joke. The article said 4 hours. And a sports where you can excel if you train 4 hours a day and are prodigious is a joke? Michael Phelps trains nearly 5 hours, 7 days a week. And we know what he achieved. Or maybe it's just that swimming is a joke? Or maybe chess is a joke? Because many top players also put up around 4 hours each and every day. Every day. Do yourself a favour and don't stick to that train of thought. It's pretty disadvantageous in life, ya know. Best regards, Fox So then are you going to argue that Stephano is just so good that he gets twice as much out of practice as other players? Or that the Korean teams are wrong and have been wasting their time all these years? If that's the case I hope someone shows them the light soon so they can stop wasting their youth pointlessly trying to get good. You bound the legitimacy of a sport/sc2 to the amount of training/day required to excel. Thats retarded logic. Thats all. You tell that to olympic weightlifters, who train over 10 hours a day at least 6 days a week. Even soccer players train 6-8 hours every session.
I don't think you're right, because there is a physical limit to the amount of training your body can receive, when there are none or almost none with SC2
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Great article.
Also I didn't know that there are so many people who don't even know this painting :o
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Is it just me or someone else here doesn`t buy the idea that Stephano only plays 3-4 hours a day? I mean, I could understand the fact that he says this sort of thing to people, also the fact that we actually think it`s true, but come on. On IPL3 Interview, people asked him what does he usually do in his time besides SC2, and he said (joking): "I eat, sometimes... but most part is playing SC2".. Either he`s lying about the statement (which means he trains more) or he does something very strange that he won`t tell anyone.
I honestly think he has a smurf.
PS: The image of Stephano`s boob led me to the read the article!
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On November 15 2011 22:51 Mahgoo wrote:
Is it just me or someone else here doesn`t buy the idea that Stephano only plays 3-4 hours a day? I mean, I could understand the fact that he says this sort of thing to people, also the fact that we actually think it`s true, but come on. On IPL3 Interview, people asked him what does he usually do in his time besides SC2, and he said (joking): "I eat, sometimes... but most part is playing SC2".. Either he`s lying about the statement (which means he trains more) or he does something very strange that he won`t tell anyone.
I honestly think he has a smurf.
He plays 3-4 hours a day, he eats and he sleeps the rest of the time. Easy!
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On November 15 2011 22:52 Linwelin wrote:Show nested quote +On November 15 2011 22:51 Mahgoo wrote:
Is it just me or someone else here doesn`t buy the idea that Stephano only plays 3-4 hours a day? I mean, I could understand the fact that he says this sort of thing to people, also the fact that we actually think it`s true, but come on. On IPL3 Interview, people asked him what does he usually do in his time besides SC2, and he said (joking): "I eat, sometimes... but most part is playing SC2".. Either he`s lying about the statement (which means he trains more) or he does something very strange that he won`t tell anyone.
I honestly think he has a smurf. He plays 3-4 hours a day, he eats and he sleeps the rest of the time. Easy!
See? That doesn`t make any sense from Stephano`s statement!
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Excellent article! Great read!
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Fun Fact:
Fruitdealer mentioned in a previous interview that he also practices on average only 3 hours a day, but with intense focus. It's a shame his play dropped off since then, but his early dominance is nevertheless proof that less is often more.
That said this was one of the most fantastic write-ups I've seen yet. Lots of depth but to the point. Bravo.
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I couldn't even read most of the article. That first painting was just too good. My life has no meaning now. I'll never see something as beautiful as that again.
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