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Aberu
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States968 Posts
July 16 2010 16:42 GMT
#201
I get nervous during every single match of every single RTS I've ever played, it's called adrenaline. Utilize it to think faster, and ignore the negativity and things that make you think too fast.
srsly
Kare
Profile Joined March 2009
Norway786 Posts
July 16 2010 16:48 GMT
#202
Im not getting nervous, but when people are rude to me, writing gg before me and stuff... That just pisses me off so bad, I want to take my sword and just go out and slay someone. The good part is that I get really happy when im on a winning streak.
In life you can obtain all sorts of material wealth, but the real treasure is the epic feelings you get while doing something you love.
junemermaid
Profile Joined September 2006
United States981 Posts
July 16 2010 16:52 GMT
#203
This thread is awesome.

Conclusion I've come to: half of you guys needa see a shrink.
the UMP says YER OUT
Senet
Profile Joined July 2010
Canada6 Posts
July 16 2010 17:08 GMT
#204
Lol it's not like people are insane they just get bouts of adrenaline rushes and when that happens it just makes ya lose sight of things you should be doing. It makes ya nervous you will look stupid. The ironic part is that when you get that nervous you lose to something so stupid. :D
Terranist
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States2496 Posts
July 16 2010 17:16 GMT
#205
used to get nervous in iccup, especially the dreaded "C for Cheese" ladder where you especially had to be on your toes.

sc2 i only get nervous when it's TvT and the opponent is favored, simply because i don't already like that matchup and i definitely won't like it if he pwns at it.
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Le BucheRON
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada619 Posts
July 16 2010 17:18 GMT
#206
Yeah the adrenaline is already starting to fade for me, only about 40 games in. I remember I almost used to pass out in the early days, now I just shake a little after the game Also, remember that the rest of your family/friends aren't on your adrenaline high so don't get impatient with them for asking you to, lets say, help find their iPod docking chord.
Guess who`s special?!
Holcan
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada2593 Posts
July 16 2010 17:20 GMT
#207
if you get proper exercise your adrenaline wont start over a ladder game, sounds like you people need to get some running in....
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Sueco
Profile Joined September 2009
Sweden283 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-16 17:23:15
July 16 2010 17:22 GMT
#208
Thousands of people before you have experienced that same feeling in just about every single game where results matter. Its called performance anxiety, the fear of losing making you play less than your best, thus you lose. Its something everyone has to face at some point, and the only way past it is simple, raw perseverance.

Defeating it it what separates the proficient from the truly good. I you really want to play this game, sometimes you have to go through something unpleasant to truly fulfill your potential.
Chriamon
Profile Joined April 2010
United States886 Posts
July 16 2010 17:22 GMT
#209
This used to happen to me, back when I first played beta. Now, when I ladder, I just jam out to music, and I don't really care much if I lose, so there is really no pressure on me. I'd say listening to music could help.
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tarsier
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom223 Posts
July 16 2010 17:36 GMT
#210
seriously the best way to beat the fear of losing is to just lose about 20 games on purpose... your win/loss ratio is really bad so you won't panic while trying to 'preserve' it.

i wish you could choose to disable the win/lose ratio, it's the same as being a pub hero in an FPS such as counterstrike - when you get a really good score and impress everyone for several rounds, you have to find a new server then otherwise you risk losing and being a nobody again... at least you can change your alias.

i don't do this of course, but if i was a competitive FPS player i would definately do this to avoid soiling my name.
Famehunter
Profile Joined August 2007
Canada586 Posts
July 16 2010 17:36 GMT
#211
I find that having a game plan and practicing my build order in a couple games vs the computer really helps with the anxiety.

When I queue a game Im actually impatient to start and get the build order going. And when I get countered and realise that I'm in a tight spot (about 50% of the time) I just drop the strategy altogether and think about what counters I should build.

This situation usually makes you nervous because anything unexpected is something that makes your brain work faster. You ll notice that with experience you'll learn multiple ways to counter different situations and that is why people get less nervous after a while.

Basically, don't be afraid to lose, learn from your mistakes and do not ever rage. It's best you dont play at all if you get at the point where you're angered.

Getting angered is something that hapens to most people. A good trick of mine when I feel frustrated and I feel liek screaming, is to just tab out of the game and do pushups to exhaustion. not only is it good for your health but getting to the state of exhaustion will help remove the effects of high blood pressure that high stress causes to you.

You'll prolly notice that you can eek out a few more push ups than usual when you're angry .
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arnold(soTa)
Profile Joined March 2010
Sweden352 Posts
July 16 2010 18:28 GMT
#212
When I get nervous I just stop being nervous and start being awsome.

barney's logic always prevails.
"I like turtles"
me_viet
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Australia1350 Posts
July 16 2010 18:39 GMT
#213
lol dw just embrace it, the extra adrenaline helps.

I used to shake like crazy like when it's -10degrees although it's more 40degrees, i tried to force that down but dat jsut made it worse. Till i accepted it ^^ and found that i'm more alert when i'm in that state of heightened consciousness =D

This usually only happens in the first 4-5 game after i wake up... then i need to sleep again to get the same resulut =[[
arthur
Profile Joined April 2009
United Kingdom488 Posts
July 16 2010 18:42 GMT
#214
I dont get nervous but after really intense close macro/micro maniac games, as soon as its over, i get pins and needles in my hands........?
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Legho
Profile Joined May 2010
Poland66 Posts
July 16 2010 18:42 GMT
#215
I usually start off really cool and relaxed, but if the game is very close I get pumped up with every passing minute. Any such game that lasts past half an hour mark makes me feel really exhausted mentally. I jump off the chair immediately after the score screen and have to cool off for 10 minutes before I play another game.
_Tetsuo_
Profile Joined March 2010
Brazil42 Posts
July 16 2010 18:47 GMT
#216
Dont get nervous. Its just for fun guys! Well, when playing some kind of tournament, i think getting nervous is normal. But in the ladder? Just relax !

CrushDog5
Profile Joined March 2010
Canada207 Posts
July 16 2010 18:50 GMT
#217
Just remember that White-Ra has lost more games than you'll probably ever even play, and that being a bad Starcraft player doesn't mean your a bad person.

Being nervous is totally normal and will pass. I worry about the rage-ers, though. Rage is not a good thing; it doesn't help you, and it doesn't help the people who you play with. When you rage, you're like a dementor, sucking enjoyment out of the world. If you're not having fun, man, play something else.



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Legho
Profile Joined May 2010
Poland66 Posts
July 16 2010 18:51 GMT
#218
It is for fun, you are correct.

But at the same time most of players get a little rush after a win and also get slightly upset after a loss. Most of the time you can't help it. It's beyond you.

So when playing a game I get nervous because I know which feeling I want to get at the end of the match. And for that to happen I HAVE to win. Simplz
TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10682 Posts
July 16 2010 18:51 GMT
#219
just take a little time before each match and relax, try deep breathing excercises, maybe have a beer or a joint n have some fun =)

enjoy the game !
AKA: TelecoM[WHITE] Protoss fighting
_Tetsuo_
Profile Joined March 2010
Brazil42 Posts
July 16 2010 18:59 GMT
#220
On July 17 2010 03:50 CrushDog5 wrote:
Just remember that White-Ra has lost more games than you'll probably ever even play, and that being a bad Starcraft player doesn't mean your a bad person.

Being nervous is totally normal and will pass. I worry about the rage-ers, though. Rage is not a good thing; it doesn't help you, and it doesn't help the people who you play with. When you rage, you're like a dementor, sucking enjoyment out of the world. If you're not having fun, man, play something else.





Yeah. I do think people seen to be raging for no reasons. People think that the other player cheesing is a good reason to rage, but its not! If you want to improve, i think you have to above all else, have fun.
I get really upset when losing to a cheese too, but when we lose, its always our fault, so no reason to rage.

Im dont cheese by the way, but i see no problem at it.
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