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hmm adrenaline rushes in SC2 were not a problem for me after playing a lot of games and getting confident my hotkey setup and having a "general" idea what I want to do.
I'm much more interested how to deal with the shitloads of rage after losing a match I should have won just because of stupid mistakes, i.e. even the smallest micro mishap is insta-lose against a terran 1a mmm-Ball in PvT, even when if I'm 30 food and a running base ahead. After playing a lot I just expect to win these battles, and mostly do so, but on the other hand it gets endlessly frustrating to lose because of a small micro error. I should probably get a punching bag or something, otherwise I will destroy a lot of stuff in my room over time. I always have the impression I have to work much much harder and be much more alert than a terran opponent although I'm ahead a mile. And statistically PvT is my best matchup even. For pros with crispest micro it is probably balanced, nevertheless but I'm only high plat so it takes away a lot of fun for me to be at such an obvious disadvantage, so its best to stop playing for a few days.
tl; dr:
if you play too little -> adrenaline rush
if you play too much -> hard rage over small mistakes that will cost the game vs. worse opponents.
adrenaline rush is more fun if you ask me..
the key is to find the right balance
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It's ironic that I get this most when I'm winning a really tough game. The prevailing thought being:
"oh my god, I'm winning, hang in there! don't screw up now!"
and then the fear of just throwing it all away on some stupid move that might be right around the corner is what makes me nervous and makes me play with shaky hands.
I play absolutely fine when I'm losing though 
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I get this combined with INTENSE cold in my hands, i mean they're shivering like HELL sometimes i cant even type straight :D
cant really use the adrenaline for apm then :/ anybody has this problem too?
really would like how to avoid that, because adrenaline + shivering hard really screws up my games :/
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On October 15 2010 21:58 oleher wrote:Show nested quote +On October 15 2010 01:13 Zelniq wrote:
really just play like normal, cracklings are nowhere as fearsome as they were in BW I think he's talking about IRL adrenaline rush, like, hes getting all psyched up. Not the zergling upgrade. I find this to be quite useful actually, gets me real focused and ups my apm. Try to cope with it and turn it into something positive. Or join a Zen temple for a couple of months, those guys know how to stay chilled.
*Facepalm...*
That's the point of the joke...
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keep your plan in your head constantly and keep control over yourself. you'll naturally get more flowing throughout the game at different points, combat, losing or winning a fight etc, and afterwards if you win the game.
eventually you'll get used to it all. Then once you get used to adrenaline in ladder games, try your luck in some free tournaments, after that then you move onto the big stuff. all in all your game is improving and you'll feel less nervous. just think about it all systematically, just like you should be thinking about your match.
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I found the best way to play stress free is to not give a fuck. I mean seriously, your ladder points are the least important things in the world. Nobody cares if it goes up or down. And when I stopped caring, all my problems seemed to go away!
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It comes down to practice really.
Play a few hundred ladder games and you won't have that problem, but bigger games with prize pools and stuff like that will still get you on edge until you have played a lot of them,
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On October 15 2010 22:46 Darchigh wrote:
I get this combined with INTENSE cold in my hands, i mean they're shivering like HELL sometimes i cant even type straight :D
cant really use the adrenaline for apm then :/ anybody has this problem too?
really would like how to avoid that, because adrenaline + shivering hard really screws up my games :/
I get super cold hands too! My computer is right next to a huge window too, so in the winter I've had my mouse hand turn bluish while playing games
Wearing a thin winter glove or gardening glove helps, but it's kinda weird playing with one gloved hand. If you can get used to it though it might be better than being freezing cold. Something like gardening gloves or cloth work gloves with grip pads on them might help too to keep your hand warm, but also not let the mouse slip on the cloth. Kinda weird, but it helps me at least.
Wiggling your fingers, flexing your hand or quickly making a fist then jazz hands is a good way to get blood back into your hands and keep em warm and functioning.
Also, deep breaths after a big fight to calm yourself back down helps a bit. Exercise + sports help too by building your circulation and letting your body get used to a high heart rate + adrenaline. My hand gets cold less since I started running. So if you got free time during the day, go run around for a while. Unless you already do, then just wear gloves =P
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Enjoy the rush. Some people jump from airplanes or bridges to get the adrenaline flowing. Gaming is probably much safer.
I don't ladder a lot, but i get the rush in deciding battles in really close games. Afterwards i usually watch the replay or close SC2 entirely and think about the game i just played for a few minutes. The adrenaline makes you super-focused, so you have an excellent opportunity to learn there. The side-effects of a receding adrenaline level like oversensitivity or light shaking are rather unhelpful for playing another game right afterwards though.
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play many many many many games and tournaments even if you lose on first round you'll get used to it
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On October 15 2010 18:39 light3 wrote:
What's all this crap group think about not getting adrenaline rushes if you play heaps of games? Sounds totally wrong to me
The basis of my statement about that is that i have experienced it myself. I would not be surprised if other posters have a similar basis for their statement.
To call it "group think" because it has been posted by a majority in the thread, is that really justified?
I was of this opinion before this (or a similar) thread was created.
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Practice with friends,jump to melee games and ladder when you feel confortable.The system will make you fight equal opponents so remember you have 50-50% chance.
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I used to get this as well. My macro would totally go away and I'd be all stressed out, microing my army until every single unit is fucking dead. The way I got over it is losing, like other people said.
Just think to yourself that you need to lose some games in order to have a learning tool to improve (replays of your losses).
Also,
On October 15 2010 18:31 TitCriss wrote:
1) Be a man
2) Get a bear
rofl
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I love the adrenaline rush.. I feel like I'm Jaedong all sweated up..  but after that I'm all stressed up lol
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spamming APM helps keep your mind off it, assuming you really feel it before you have anything else to start multitasking
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I don't ever get any shaking unless I'm playing someone I know and even then its mild. I know the feeling though and I get that in RL in a fight. I'd just try to calm down personally. I have rituals which get me in the right mindset for focus and doing my best. I haven't quite got them ironed out for gaming but they worked like a charm for lifting weights. My problem is usually I am too tired, not focused rather than too much adrenaline.
Basically I do this deep breathing technique with my eyes closed that I learned in Karate school as a kid. Then I do a lot of hand stretches. Then I get some music on and play some flash games that require quick clicking/reaction. I make sure I have ate. Make sure I drank more water than I want. Get some coffee, whey, carbo drink. Make sure I've gone to the bathroom. This lets me play easily for 4 hours without having to get up (except maybe to pee) and be completely engaged and focused. The body isn't saying it needs anything because all its needs are met so it makes it much easier to focus/control yourself.
None of these things mean you will focus and be calm but finding your own ritual really helps because it lets your brain transition into "gaming mode". You can have full control of your faculties this way. I mean if your are lifting weights (esp 5x5 variants) you need to control your strength and adrenaline to when you want to use it and not waste it. Thats my advice anyway.
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practice and more practice, for me I've just gotten used to it. Took some time but now it isnt really that big of an issue any more.
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yea i get mad adrenaline too when i play. when i think im about to win im shaking like crazy. and when i see that VICTORY i go YEAAAH FUK YEAAAA.
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Just keep playing, and you should enjoy the feeling of the rush instead of trying to fight it. I think it is quite exciting^^
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CC The rogue until his cooldowns run out. Use spellalert to know when he pops it.
Cheers,
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