Hey, nohands

Great topic, man. You've definitely impressed and inspired a lot of people. And thanks to everyone contributing, there are some really interesting videos of gamers doing their thing like it was nothing at all.

Well, I'm sure anyone who read your latest post in this topic is excited to hear about this "interesting letter" you received, so spill the beans if you can. Hope the CSL match was good fun, how did your team do?

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

October 29 2010 06:31 GMT

#184

Hey guys, here's the letter I promised you:

I'm actually in the process of of doing my second rewrite and the application is due on Monday.

Altogether, there about 160 left in the applicant pool so one step closer! As for the CSL match we 3-0ed them but I'm a little nervous for our match this Saturday. Wish us luck!

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

October 29 2010 12:28 GMT

#185

Just sent off my second rewrite

mascaron

United States5 Posts

October 29 2010 13:34 GMT

#186

very cool! I haven't checked this thread until today thinking it was something other than what it is. It's truly amazing what you and others have accomplished despite your disadvantages. Best of luck to you, I hope you get the Watson Fellowship! I know I'll be cheering if I see you in a tournament

Alexhandr

United States218 Posts

October 29 2010 14:39 GMT

#187

On October 29 2010 21:28 looknohands119 wrote:
Just sent off my second rewrite

That is just awesome! God bless you and all that you do, and I pray that you get it. Lord love you man, and keep it up. Go out there and maybe one day you can make Idra rage.

JohnnyYen

United States313 Posts

October 30 2010 19:19 GMT

#188

Awesome, man! Good luck on the match tonight. Gl on the fellowship.

Regress

United States20 Posts

October 30 2010 19:32 GMT

#189

sorry, you must get this a lot I dont know any disabled pro gamers, but how do you play?

Helmet.938.EU

Netherlands13 Posts

October 30 2010 19:43 GMT

#190

A lot of great basketball players aren't "basketball players" by birth; they earn it. They aren't 2 meters tall, nor are very talented. It's hard work and dedcating, but they got there.

Just keep it up, you have that much more to work for then others. GL HF!

Lebowski

2 Posts

October 30 2010 20:17 GMT

#191

If it's still of use to you, I know the Street Fighter player OneHandedTerror is quite a successful disabled gamer. He has entered and placed very well in several tournaments, is one of the best Chuns in North America and works in the video games industry.

His youtube channel can be found at http://www.youtube.com/user/OneHandedTerror and you might also want to check out his interview with Able Gamers (which is a site for disabled gamers, in case you weren't aware). I've talked to him a couple of times through PMs on youtube, so getting in touch with him shouldn't be too difficult.

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

November 02 2010 03:47 GMT

#192

I'm freaking out because I have so much to do to get my app ready before its due Wednesday!

iNcoGNiTO_582

United States8 Posts

November 27 2010 08:48 GMT

#193

Hey! just wanted to drop by to comment on a few things. First off, i should mention that i have/had no experience with disabled people in real life, im just an online buddy of Spectralx (http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=172181&currentpage=2). Meeting spec in a random battlenet thread has opened my eyes in a small way to what "struggling" really means. Although i have no physical limitations, i do have a few mental barriers i wont go into, and have found endless inspiration from Spec in regards to how attitude and approach can have such a dramatic effect on quality of life. Although i have only known about you a few minutes, and still know very little besides what i can piece together in this thread, it would appear that you share the same assertiveness and positive attitude. I just want to express kudos to you and wish you the best of luck in your endeavors regarding the Watson commitee and Gaming in general. Whether you think you can, or you can't, your right. I realize your already working with actual pro's so i can't offer any better quality game advice then they already give you, however If you ever need a practice partner i am literally online all the time (obsessed w/sc2 much? haha) and always up for a game. I'll be looking for you in the GSL's either way

RebelMusic.483 (incognito was pre-name change and i havent figured out how to change my name on here, or if you even can! :O )

Xerros

United States39 Posts

December 02 2010 07:38 GMT

#194

man I really enjoy the fact that you enjoy playing with such a huge disability, it just makes me feel good that there are people with your devotion in this world.

also i think the video of gameplay posted here showing him playing didn't work so i found this on youtube manually( it might be the same thing)

+1 for mac labeled CMC110-01 on top
+1 for "ain't nothin' but mammals" in background
+100,000,000 for being so awesome!

judytuna

United States217 Posts

December 02 2010 08:04 GMT

#195

Amazing! Best of luck!!!!!! When do they announce who got the Watson Fellowship? You were made a nominee in October... any updates? =D

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

December 03 2010 21:09 GMT

#196

Hey guys, just wanted to update you all. My application is in and I am working on logistics and planning now. My interview should be some time in January. Right now though, its grad school apps that have my mind scrambled.

Inkcrow

United Kingdom215 Posts

December 04 2010 01:47 GMT

#197

i have no content to add to this thread but i wnt to express my well wishes to all those who continue to live how they want to despite afflictions and disabilities and that these stories and videos have inspired me.

Good luck to any and all of you.