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Hey guys,
I find myself having lots of free time lately, and I spend that time of course playing the game we all love. However, I noticed that after an hour or two games I am getting too tired to play. I then swap my office chair for a comfortable lounge chair and spend the rest of the day watching streams or replays. However, I am really frustrated that my mind can't play more than 3-5 games in a row without quitting. How do you go about that? Staying "fit"?
I for one found out that going out of the house into the cold fall air for an hour does wonders. Unfortunately, I live right in the center of the city so I have to drive a bit to get somewhere quiet with clean air.
Lets share and discuss!
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I normally just go out and smoke a cigarette and that does the trick, but I think that's more about fresh air and less about a bad habit 
Going outside, laying down for a bit and watching TV, or going to hang out with friends for a bit all refresh me...no matter how burnt out I am, if I go do one of those things I always find myself wanting to get in a few more games within an hour or two.
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i'm the exact same way, though playing sc2 for me is auctally a full time job. i spend more time watching vod's then auctally playing.
sometimes when i hit a bad loss my nerves get the best of me and i need a break. its better to take this break i feel than not playing at your best. usually i can fit about 3 hours in of playing and about 5-6 of watching vod's and replays a day.
usually i like to grab something to drink and a small snack after the playing sessions to keep myself alert. also taking a short break and coming on here or playing a quick flash game can help me keep myself on for longer periods of time.
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10 push ups & 25 crunches in between games. I've done marathon gaming sessions and been sore as hell the next morning from all the working out.
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When you get angry, just stop playing until you cool down.
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Celial, Try interspersing your games with streams and replays, so instead of a bunch of games at once, you're playing one then watching a replay/stream - repeat. I do it and I can play for hours.
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Are you physically in shape? You don't have to be ripped or able to run a marathon, but it does help endurance in almost everything to be in good shape. Hell, I"m no bodybuilder, I work out only about 4-6 hours a week, but it helps a ton with my energy level throughout the day. I can totally tell when I skip a few days.
If you don't take care of your mind and body (yes, sitting in the same position for hours is still using your body) then of course they will get tired faster. If your body is tired, your mind will get tired faster, and vica versa. Sleep, eating slightly better and even minimal (but regular) exercise will help a lot.
If you're a regular Ironman contestant or something similar than ignore everything I just typed 
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Hmm I can play for like 15 hours straight so im wondering if it has something to do with how long you been gaming for? Maybe you just need to PUSH your self and you will soon get used to it, either that or drink some brews!! ( coffee or tea!)
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I like to smoke a cigarret each 2 games, but as someone above said i think its more about fresh air and thinking of what you did in those games
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On November 17 2010 10:01 Paradox_92 wrote:
I like to smoke a cigarret each 2 games, but as someone above said i think its more about fresh air and thinking of what you did in those games
lol @ smoking to get fresh air
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I played 90 games in a day when i got the game.
Just play 4get the other crap
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if u think: nah don't wonna play anymore, just press the search button and play. after doing that for a while u get used to play long sessions.
most fun solution is to stream your games, that also keeps u motivated for gaming
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Exercise, watch streams /vods, watch some of you own replays.
One other thing--after a bitter loss (ex. I killed all his lings, then all his mutas all with harassment and macro and he still crushes me?), I'll take a look at replay and then focus on 1 thing for a couple games, such as apm with macro, micro of units, blind army macro, or expanding with pressure. I'll not try to win, just focus on the area for the whole fame.
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everytime i try to focus on 1 thing and not play for a win, i end up trying to win the game.... happens to me everytime. -.-
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I chew tobacco while I play. Helps with focus, and nerves at the same time.
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I usually take a jog, play a UMS watch something on t.v., or cheese the crap out the next couple of people.
also doing goofy strats in custom games is fun.
sometimes if your tired, lay down for a bit.
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Just play depending on your mood. during the week ill probably only practice 1-3 hours a day, then maybe like once every week or two I'll crank out a 15 hour session.
It's a good thing to note if your practice isn't being productive then you should probably just stop. Making bad habits or not playing in the right mindset is sometimes better than not practicing at all.
Also I'll play aoe, war2, bw or war3 when I'm feeling drained of sc2.
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x rated websites works well too
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I find that keeping my hands warm is important to keep my apm up.
I Always watch the replay right after i play a game, doesn't matter if i win or lose.
What I find most exhausting is thinking all the time: check minerals, check supply, build army, scout, check energy levels, scout, minerals, supply etc. My mind can't keep that up constantly, therefore to combat that mental fatigue it is best to take your mind completely off starcraft for like 30 minutes and let what you learned sink in, like doing homework, eat, brush my teeth, water the plants/cats, things like that. Then when i've completely forgotten i'll be like "oh yeah, Starcraft!" And I'm all psyched for it again.
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Put some giant gloves on your hands so it feels like a handicap - you know since it makes it a hell of a lot harder to push the keys. Quite fun if u make it a challenge  along with being extremely entertaining when you win a game doing this.
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