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Phanekim
United States777 Posts
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Angry.Zerg
Mexico305 Posts
For WCS Mexico got into top 16 (which is not really a big deal since our country doesn't have a competitive scene), and my best moment on SC2 was when I meet (and got my Zerg T signed by) MVP, DRG, Naniwa, Sheth and (my fav player) Nestea at Blizzcon 2011. Took a break from the game 2 months ago (mostly because I was moving to USA), but I plan to come back for HotS (tomorrow). | ||
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felisconcolori
United States6168 Posts
I'm 36, and in Gold. My APM has gone up from WoL beta (~36) to (~70), going by SC2Gears. (Blizzard tells me I have 140 APM. Lolz.) Biggest thing holding back? Time. Tough to play 8 hours a day AND get sleep, do what needs to be done at home, and work to pay for everything. I could probably try to make a neurological argument about older brains being resistant to retraining (keep in mind, I learned RTS on WarCraft and StarCraft 1 - things have changed a bit since then). But in reality, I think playing these kinds of games helps to maintain the mind as age increases as well as (in moderation) helping the hand/eye coordination stay sharp. Heh. I'm 8 months older than the original "heavy sixer" Atari 2600. Edited to add the following: Also, I should note that you can get arthritis at anytime (I and a friend both have rheumatoid arthritis, and she's younger than I am by about 4 years) although it's more likely to develop later in life. I've also got a degeneration in my C4-C5 spinal column (in the neck) and my lower back is acting up now. (Can't sit and play for too long, I need to get a better computer chair.) My wrists are relatively decent (except for the day after I go bowling). But yeah... as far as physical issues go, they can happen at any point in life. And MVP plays better than any of us with worse neck/wrist issues than I ever want to have. So I think really, the time is the key. Time and dedication. But if you look - even among professional gamers, you don't see a lot of top level competitors over 30. | ||
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Fliparoni
205 Posts
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NoGasfOu
United States1117 Posts
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DethAdder
United States164 Posts
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DarK[A]
United States217 Posts
On August 19 2010 05:41 awesomoecalypse wrote: Its not micro, and its not just RTS games. Chess is dominated by the young these days. Top chess champions tend become rarer and rarer as they get older than 30, and older than 40 is getting to be very rare. The mind slows down the older you get. In most areas, you can make up for this with experience. But for games of pure physical or mental ability, experience only takes you so far. Chess might be a weird example because you have a bit of time to think. Blitz chess might me a more accurate comparison. It's true that there are a ton of young talented chess players these days, but I don't think the reason behind top champions becoming rarer and rarer as they get older is because they *can't*. I just think by that time, they're burned out and would rather live a quiet life studying chess and teaching the next generation. Chess tournaments are a ruthless and exhausting event. It'd be the equivalent of a 50 year old being able to beat top GMs in SC2, but doesn't go to tournaments or put in marathon laddering sessions because of the physical and mental stress. So you might argue that you have a point, and that the physical and mental stress is part of being a champion, but I'd argue that it's simplifying a little bit. Josh Waitzkin spoke a little of this indirectly in his book The Art of Learning. He talked about the difference of play levels between masters and GMs. Some of the GMs he referenced, including the ones he studied under, were older gentlemen and still had a grasp of the game on a completely different level. | ||
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Blacklizard
United States1194 Posts
Played SC1 beta and played pretty heavily till hacks got to be common, then just played casually. Nothing more gross than hackers ruining a game. I was in my second degree at college back then so still had a lot of spare time. Slower mind? Slower hands? At 40??? 60 even??? No way, I don't believe it. It's just lack of time or energy. When I pair up against and beat GM players despite having very little time to play I am fairly confident that age is not screwing me over... but I do have a wife, job, and two kids so I'll never be ultra competitive... it's OK, I have the ladder to have fun on. I sometimes go for weeks without playing, then I'll have a heavy weekend where I play 20 hours or something. | ||
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awwnuts07
United States621 Posts
*Must be ranked in 1v1 - Plat and higher *No whiners, complainers, or defeatists - we don’t want to hear your bitching. *Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, BM or all around bigotry. *Looking for a number of high-level players for 1v1 coaching and clan wars. *Other interests encouraged - books, music, movies, relationships, family, life stuff, beer. starcraft://clan/1/54644 If you're interested you can PM us here on TL or find us Bnet: starcraft://clan/1/49112 Wundertunge #1850 (same name on TL) NateDizzy #635 (awwnuts07 on TL) | ||
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FromShouri
United States862 Posts
On March 23 2013 01:15 awwnuts07 wrote: Are you an older gamer who's passionate about Starcraft? Come join The QQ Review's Gentleman's Crew, where we have to worry about timing attacks AND the mortgage. *27 and older please *No whiners, complainers, or defeatists are welcome *Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, BM or all around bigotry *Other interests are encouraged - books, music, movies, relationships, family, life stuff, beer. *Casuals and hardcores are welcome. Players serious about improving their 1v1 is a requisite, though. If you're interested you can PM us here on TL or find us Bnet: starcraft://clan/1/49112 Wundertunge #1850 (same name on TL) NateDizzy #635 (awwnuts07 on TL) Funny you say zero tolerance for "racism, sexism, BM, or all around bigotry" but apparently ageism is okay =D. | ||
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awwnuts07
United States621 Posts
On March 23 2013 01:23 FromShouri wrote: Funny you say zero tolerance for "racism, sexism, BM, or all around bigotry" but apparently ageism is okay =D. It's called "a double standard", bro | ||
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Orzabal
France287 Posts
On March 12 2013 14:42 Phanekim wrote: 32. been playing since kali. if you know what that means...thats old. OMG I watched my older brother play on Kali. I am 35 he is 39. The world best platers were there  | ||
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FacEthEsuN
Canada9 Posts
I expect to make plat shortly (assuming I get on the ladder).It is cool to see I am not the only old one around. I have no desire to be "pro" even if it were feasible but I do want to give my opponents a good game. | ||
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link0
United States1071 Posts
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Swift118
United Kingdom335 Posts
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RogerShah
Netherlands131 Posts
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twoliveanddie
United States2049 Posts
some of you may remember Colecovision as well?? it also had a number pad. and of course Atari. I was born in 1976, acquired my first gaming console when I was about 9 years old (Regan era) today my interest in gaming isn't from a players stand point per se... but instead its from being involved with the community. I was into playing sports, loved baseball, racketball, tennis, but with how old I am now, the opportunity for me to play those sports is becoming less and less. the outlet for my competitive juices goes to my involvement in this gaming community as a whole. and am greatful for it. | ||
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Thorantham
United States221 Posts
On March 23 2013 01:15 awwnuts07 wrote: Are you an older gamer who's passionate about Starcraft? Come join The QQ Review's Gentleman's Crew, where we have to worry about timing attacks AND the mortgage. *27 and older please *No whiners, complainers, or defeatists are welcome *Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, BM or all around bigotry *Other interests are encouraged - books, music, movies, relationships, family, life stuff, beer. *Casuals and hardcores are welcome. Players serious about improving their 1v1 is a requisite, though. If you're interested you can PM us here on TL or find us Bnet: starcraft://clan/1/49112 Wundertunge #1850 (same name on TL) NateDizzy #635 (awwnuts07 on TL) You can't join if you don't play 1v1 and you have to be at least Platinum in 1v1 and be "serious about improving" your 1v1.... why? Why can't you just join and group up with other guys your age and play some 3v3 or 4v4? Why do you have to play 1v1? Maybe that's why there are only 4 members online. Also, the description here doesn't match the description in SC2: *Must be ranked in 1v1 - plat and higher *No whiners, complainers, or defeatists - this clan is about fun and improvement. *Zero tolerance for racism, sexism, BM or all around bigotry. *Looking for a number of high-level players for 1v1 coaching and clan wars. *Other interests are encouraged - books, music, movies, relationships, family, life stuff, beer. Clan wars seems a long ways from the original thread. Anyway, kinda a complaint so I guess I'm disqualified, plus I don't play 1v1 anymore. | ||
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DrLOAC
United States53 Posts
Started gaming on my Moms 300 baud acoustically coupled modem and dumb terminal playing Rogue. http://www.lcurtisboyle.com/nitros9/rogue.html Then on to the Atari 2600. Am completely hopeless in TvZ currently. | ||
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SeraKuDA
Canada343 Posts
I'm just turning 27, and maintain Master league Protoss. I barely play compared to the rest of the ladder junkies, but I feel like I'm smarter than I used to be, and more efficient in terms of my gameplay, which makes up for any rust that develops from long layoffs. | ||
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