EPT[D] How to deal with adrenaline rush? - Page 5
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Akzever
Canada94 Posts
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Dugrok
Canada377 Posts
Not knowing is most of the battle. | ||
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syncom
Norway11 Posts
A lot of people say that it will go away over time, so I try to have faith in that. I started playing 1v1s in SC2 (only played team in BW). I found that I didn't get the problem so much when playing practice matches against friends if I feel that there is a relaxing atmosphere. So I've been doing a lot of that lately, playing vs friends or simply joining custom games, waiting for diamond players to join. I still get a little of the tension when playing against someone much higher ranked (I'm currently at 600 points diamond), but it seems that I'm able to relax more frequently. Hoping to be able to start playing more ladder games soon, I've been forcing myself to play maybe 10 games a week, but I still get quite exhausted by it. | ||
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StayFrosty
Canada743 Posts
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Phant
United States737 Posts
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StormX
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On October 16 2010 05:05 syncom wrote: I have this problem too... shivering, cold/stiff hands, bad coordination with the mouse hand, pounding heartbeat, total exhaustion after a match. Never had it in team games, only 1v1. A lot of people say that it will go away over time, so I try to have faith in that. I started playing 1v1s in SC2 (only played team in BW). I found that I didn't get the problem so much when playing practice matches against friends if I feel that there is a relaxing atmosphere. So I've been doing a lot of that lately, playing vs friends or simply joining custom games, waiting for diamond players to join. I still get a little of the tension when playing against someone much higher ranked (I'm currently at 600 points diamond), but it seems that I'm able to relax more frequently. Hoping to be able to start playing more ladder games soon, I've been forcing myself to play maybe 10 games a week, but I still get quite exhausted by it. this happens when you are under alot of pressure. in 1v1 all the pressure is on you and you may not be able to play well. but in 2v2 there are 2 players ( i dont think i needed to mention that) so the pressure is split between both players. the only real way to deal with this is to keep playing and to keep on well playing XD over time usally the pressure goes away. this may also happen because your scared of losing. but dont be scared every lose= a win in a competitive envrioment if you can learn from it so dont be scared to lose. (but i would not recommend to just go on ladder and play zerg if your main is toss) hope that helps your nerveousness ( <--- idk how to spell) and hopefullythe prob will go away and you can contiue to grow your SC2 skillz :D GL~StormX | ||
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absalom86
Iceland1770 Posts
On October 15 2010 01:06 dekwaz wrote: Hello I've been having some problems when laddering and would like some input on how other people deal with it. I'm recently made a come back to rts and while I've been a gamer almost all my life I have this stupid adrenaline rush when laddering. I get the shakes and my hands don't quite move like they're supposed to.Macro goes out the door and all I can barely manage to do is battle micro. When I'm playing vs AI I think I never have this problem at all, or even when I'm playing co-op vs AI. This never happens when I'm playing sports games, rpg, and fps (weirdly I get more focused in fps don't know why). I'm thinking of drinking beer before laddering .... any suggestions?  I recommend upgrading adrenal glands, should help. | ||
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Mr.Nobody
Canada3 Posts
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FullMTLjacket
United States10 Posts
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Lumin
United States217 Posts
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syncom
Norway11 Posts
On October 15 2010 22:35 Panoptic wrote: 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  That's pretty interesting, haven't really thought of it that way before. But now that I think about it, I definitely play the most confidently when I'm far behind. I have thought of it as becoming more creative when being boxed in, but I think it also makes me relax and trust myself much more, often engaging in very risky maneuvers, trusting my ability to pull it off. Playing more minimalistic like "nah, np, I'll just place these 3 marines behind this supply depot and they'll take care of those stupid zerglings". When I'm far ahead (against someone who is not a newbie) I tend to get really shaky and paranoid and play very defensively. It's weird how a void ray can go from looking like a harmless little thing when I'm far behind to a "dangerous threat" when I'm on 3 base vs 1. | ||
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Herculix
United States946 Posts
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Tone_
United Kingdom554 Posts
On October 15 2010 01:06 dekwaz wrote: Hello I've been having some problems when laddering and would like some input on how other people deal with it. I'm recently made a come back to rts and while I've been a gamer almost all my life I have this stupid adrenaline rush when laddering. I get the shakes and my hands don't quite move like they're supposed to.Macro goes out the door and all I can barely manage to do is battle micro. When I'm playing vs AI I think I never have this problem at all, or even when I'm playing co-op vs AI. This never happens when I'm playing sports games, rpg, and fps (weirdly I get more focused in fps don't know why). I'm thinking of drinking beer before laddering .... any suggestions? Embrace it. | ||
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Toxigen
United States390 Posts
1. Play more. A lot more. Lose a lot. Do you remember when you were a kid, learning to play catch? Remember how you had to teach yourself to get in front of the ball, even though you didn't want to? The only way you could get over the fear of getting hit in the face with a baseball was by getting hit a couple of times and realizing it wasn't that bad after all. Gaming is no different. Lose a bunch of games and realize it's not the end of the world. 2. Tell yourself (over and over if you have to) that you're playing to LEARN, not to WIN. Don't get emotional whether you win or lose -- stay as clear headed as possible and don't get flustered. Especially as Zerg (all those panic 'lings you made in response to that early push probably could have been drones instead)! | ||
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cerebralz
United States443 Posts
After i went on an eeeeeeepppic losing streak in a few days time, it actually helped my overall game because i went back to the basics of zerg, drones, expanding, and flanking, rather than try to rush or do gimmicky all-ins to pad my win rate. Mass gaming on a losing streak though, prolly isn't good for your health, nor is it good for your win rate, as each loss makes you grip harder. After 800 games, limiting myself to 4-8 games a day actually improves my play and i learn a lot more because i can look at my replays with no emotional attachment. | ||
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Techno
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FabledIntegral
United States9232 Posts
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ffz
United States490 Posts
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Ruthless
United States492 Posts
On October 15 2010 01:06 dekwaz wrote: Hello I've been having some problems when laddering and would like some input on how other people deal with it. I'm recently made a come back to rts and while I've been a gamer almost all my life I have this stupid adrenaline rush when laddering. I get the shakes and my hands don't quite move like they're supposed to.Macro goes out the door and all I can barely manage to do is battle micro. When I'm playing vs AI I think I never have this problem at all, or even when I'm playing co-op vs AI. This never happens when I'm playing sports games, rpg, and fps (weirdly I get more focused in fps don't know why). I'm thinking of drinking beer before laddering .... any suggestions? If you have this problem in ladder you are getting a preview of what a lan is like. Your eyes are on the prize, whether that is points or just your own confirmation of your skill. Focus on the game . | ||
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MassAirUnits
United States66 Posts
It's great to have!As a way of playing a lot of games though, I'd recommend you go to custom games and try playing on the Blizzard maps that get hosted. It won't impact your record at all (if you care about that sort of thing), you'll probably find a game faster than going on the ladder and it'll be a great way to warm up. | ||
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