A year ago... I was a victim of a hit and run automobile accident. I was biking and a car comes driving out and hits me. I landed on my head first, knocking me out unconscious. I woke up in a hospital without any memory of what happened. I was told I had a fracture in my skull, hemorrhage in the brain, and a fractured clavicle. For three days, I was lying in the hospital bed, craving for buffalo wings and wondering if I could still play Starcraft. After I was released from the hospital, I could not use the right part of my body and still had to take MRI's time to time to monitor how my skull was. I was really thankful to be alive.

Reading your story Matt, that was very inspiring. You have my respect and helped me open up my mind more. I really hope for the best for you and I respect your decision.

Amnesia

United States3818 Posts

September 27 2010 05:47 GMT

#44

You are definitely an amazing individual. Just wow! I shouldn't even be complaining when I am playing bad. Anyways, I don't know if this counts, but I am deaf in my right ear. I'm not sure if that's exactly a disadvantage as I can hear with my left, but I wonder what it'd be like to hear on both sides.

Inspirational story though. You have my respect man.

lightrise

United States1355 Posts

September 27 2010 05:52 GMT

#45

I agree this is amazing. Im very glad you shared your story with people here on TL. Im stoaked to see your setup and how you maneuver the mouse and the keyboard at the same time.

I also love your drive to get good at a game and arnt letting anything stop you. This is truly inspiring.

sob3k

United States7572 Posts

September 27 2010 05:55 GMT

#46

Man, SC is a tough game for disabled people with all the different hotkeys...in fact I cant think of a game less conducive to play without both hands.

KiLL_ORdeR

United States1518 Posts

September 27 2010 06:06 GMT

#47

Wow man just wow. I really want to see a video of how you actually play, because I just can't picture how it's even possible, let alone at a high level.

Nazza

Australia1654 Posts

September 27 2010 07:20 GMT

#48

I saw this the other day: http://www.teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?topic_id=155410

mustache

Switzerland309 Posts

September 27 2010 07:57 GMT

#49

On September 27 2010 16:20 Nazza wrote:
I saw this the other day:

wow that's interesting, i saw that on page 2

OP: interested in how you play, do you have some sort of prosthetics for your hands? how will you handle left and right clicking?

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

September 27 2010 08:03 GMT

#50

Yep, I guess I haven't seen you on vent since this threads been made but now I'm really interested in seeing how you play starcraft, or just use the computer in general, can't wait to see the videos

iNcontroL

USA29055 Posts

September 27 2010 08:16 GMT

#51

Couldn't be more proud of this guy.

He has come a LONG WAY in his lessons too. Seriously getting fucking good

Watch out for this guy in the future.

wowzer

United States3 Posts

October 14 2010 05:14 GMT

#52

I'm actually a friend of Matt's and I would have to say when I first saw him I had many of the same questions as you guys.

Believe it or not he actually plays just like the rest of us (with regular mouse and keyboard.)

Also, he is a very good player whose ranking does not represent him acurately (as he does not play ladder regularly but rather plays other members of the Carleton College MN CSL team.)

And iNcontrol couldn't have said it any better, Matt is now focused on trying to refine his mechanics and he has great in game decision. Matt will be a beast at SC2 if he keeps at it.

Here is a link to a youtube vid of him jking around in 2s. Hope you enjoy.

Btw the guy also has a great sense of humor (his name ingame is "looknohands")

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

October 14 2010 06:19 GMT

#53

yeahhhhhh good choice of mice! microsoft IME hahaha

sorry, just had to throw that out there on the board

and thats awesome to finally see the video lol

Licmyobelisk

Philippines3682 Posts

October 14 2010 06:30 GMT

#54

Wow, you're an inspiration man... every time I think of myself what if I lose my limbs I couldn't play anymore but you've just inspired me that nothing is impossible if you put your mind into it. <3

Mykill

Canada3402 Posts

October 14 2010 06:37 GMT

#55

nice name
best of luck. great story.
do you have controls for your mouth? oO or is there modified keyboard of some type...

haegN

Norway547 Posts

October 14 2010 06:47 GMT

#56

Truly inspriational

I just want to say good luck and never give up !

stafu

Australia1196 Posts

October 14 2010 06:49 GMT

#57

Seriously impressive mate, I'm blown away. Keep it up! As for your original question, There were two wheelchair-bound top CS players in Australia who went overseas for WCG multiple times (B!GG-D and I believe the other was RasE). I don't know exactly what they were afflicted with, but B!GG-D used a weird setup involving a PS2 controller if I remember correctly. These guys were absolute top players in their prime.

FindingPride

United States1001 Posts

October 14 2010 06:50 GMT

#58

very nice, id suggest turning up ur sensitivity tho, your mouse should scroll much faster across the map

Zlasher

United States9129 Posts

October 14 2010 06:58 GMT

#59

I'm sure he's played around with sensitivity settings, whats right for him probably works dont you think

looknohands119

United States815 Posts

October 18 2010 15:03 GMT

#60

Yup, I've played around with sensitivity a bunch and I like it a bit less sensitive. Its really hard for me to keep it under control otherwise. I've got my interview tonight for the first step in the Watson process so wish me luck ^^ I'm excited but I'm also a little nervous. I hope it all goes well