This is one of the best things I've ever seen.

The video was amazing, and the first thing that comes to mind is Blizzard planning on implementing custom hotkeys for sc2. It will REALLY help someone like Matt.

Mad respect man.

MaReK

Australia446 Posts

October 20 2010 13:50 GMT

#125

You are amazing! That sums up my thoughts pretty well. After watching your video, there's no doubt you could beat most of the SEA server haha.

Good luck with everything you set your mind too!

Knightlax

United States150 Posts

October 20 2010 14:49 GMT

#126

Jaw on the floor. I think you've got higher APM than me

I wish you all the best Matt, hope you get that scholarship!

When you start entering tourneys, make sure you blog about it and let us know when you're playing, I'm sure there are plenty of TL'ers who would cheer you on! I WILL AT LEAST!

Knix

United States67 Posts

October 20 2010 14:57 GMT

#127

Wow, you are an absolute baller. Good luck on that scholarship and good luck in game. I find it pretty sad when some people who have everything are talking about how their lives suck and guys like you are using everything they have to the fullest.

Keep up the good fight, don't ever let anything bring you down.

shell

Portugal2722 Posts

October 20 2010 15:07 GMT

#128

Amazing stories of difficulties and hardwork but also of hope and fullfilment!

Hope you succeed in whatever you pursue!

Update on go)space - Remind (war3 WCG 2010 champion) said in a interview that space can't play WC3 or SC2 since he is very ill.. -> so sad!!!

This storys always make me think what's important!

Grobyc

Canada18410 Posts

October 20 2010 15:23 GMT

#129

Holy crap that video is really impressive. Nice to see being disabled doesn't hold people back from everything

Kaal

Djibouti2466 Posts

October 20 2010 15:29 GMT

#130

Reminds me of a guy I saw at Evo last yeah who only had one arm and played very well in SSF4 and HDRemix, I'm very impressed.

Tennet

United States1458 Posts

October 20 2010 16:03 GMT

#131

I'm glad you don't see your "disability" as a disability but as an opportunity! More power to ya, keep pushing for your dreams.

Ciryandor

United States3735 Posts

October 20 2010 16:09 GMT

#132

I'm impressed... and LOL

"gl hf"

"But we're ALREADY HAVING FUN!"

PackofHighly

United States153 Posts

October 20 2010 17:15 GMT

#133

That is truly impressive OP.

You bring up an important and hopefully inspiring.

I'm LD and it does affect my game if I'm not on my medication or in the right mindset. I'm no pro though (yet). I this thread encourages everyone with disabilities of any time to talk more about their challenges and how they overcome them.

I know for me I can't think of it as an excuse, I don't make mistakes because of my disability, I make mistakes because I need to get better. The disability might be an obstacle, but I won't let it be an excuse.

Wes2000

United States45 Posts

October 20 2010 17:45 GMT

#134

I use to play with a guy named Bawney in Halo 2, he only had one arm and used a regular xbox controller. I do not know if he ever officially made pro bracket, but I know he did play on some competitive amateur teams in halo 2 and 3. Here is a montage he made back in Halo 2, and there is even video of him showing how he uses the controller with just one hand around the 3:30 mark of the video.

prosatan

Romania7572 Posts

October 20 2010 20:14 GMT

#135

You sir are impressive ! Good luck and Respect mate!

tru_power22

Canada385 Posts

October 20 2010 20:56 GMT

#136

Dude - my best wishes!!

P00RKID

United States424 Posts

October 20 2010 20:56 GMT

#137

One day, in the world where e-sports is big enough, do you think there will be a league for players like Matt, just like there are special Olympics and wheelchair basketball, etc? You could really help push e-sports with a story like yours!

Good luck on your fellowship, and I am interested in seeing more from you in the future.

EdSlyB

Portugal1621 Posts

October 20 2010 21:04 GMT

#138

Truly inspiring for those like me that have the 'easy way'.
I wish you the best of luck in your studies.

deafhobbit

United States828 Posts

October 20 2010 21:15 GMT

#139

Hey Matt, i wouldn't be surprised if a joystick with a concave top, like the ones you used on your wheelchairs would work better for you than a mouse. Obviously, you'd need a pretty high sensitivity one, but it might give you greater precision than a mouse.

Also, I'd seriously consider remapping a keyboard so the hotkeys were more concentrated. Would probably reduce the amount of movement you need to do to hit everything.

Also, bonus points if you guess who this is. I've known you since elementary school, and the last time i saw you was around high school graduation.