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the Dagon Knight4005 Posts
Hi all,
I’m not sure if you guys know who I am, but I’m kind of hoping that within the next few months you’ll come to recognise my name and associate it with some really high quality posting. For now though, I really need your help TL, the big question is: How do I break it to my parents that I’m planning on becoming a proposter?
I’ve been spending a lot of time on TL, getting a feel for the way other people post and making a real effort to up my WPM (it’s not just spam either, I like to think I’ve been building my effective WPM rather than just sitting here typing away and deleting things without posting them). I think I’ve finally got it all figured out now. I’ve been laddering pretty hard, and I’m starting to see some results on the Blog Ladder.
I know what you’re going to say when you read this:
SirJolt, there’s a lot of good reasons you’re not a pro already; you haven’t put in the time. You just can’t match the output of other long-term posters. You’re a Bronze Poster at best.
You’ve got me dead to rights on all counts, but what you don’t understand is that I’m already theorycrafting at a high Masters level. The problem is that I keep getting undercut by all this Bronze-level cheesecraft (mostly sarcasm rushes and I sometimes don’t scout an early one-star rating). If it weren’t for the jerks in my Bronze-League cheesing me with accusations of plagiarism, allegations that I’m lying about my solid adjective micro, my intense preposition control and my totally sick syntax build-orders, I’d be Masters already.
I’ve uploaded a first person VOD/hype video of me playing on the Blog Ladder:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiycnioAFQk
I’m pretty sure I’ve got it all figured out now though; I’ve dropped out of college and quit my job so that I can finally dedicate all of my time to honing my skills. I feel like I’m on the verge of something huge, like I’m about to figure out a new way to write. We’re looking at a total upset here, a big shift in the metapost.
This is where I need your help though TL; my parents aren’t happy with the idea of my being a proposter. They’re convinced that I can’t make enough money off it to sustain myself. I tried to explain to them that I’d be streaming myself posting on TL for upwards of eight hours a day, and that I’d be able to get sponsorship or join a team fairly soon [seriously guys, if you’re looking to fill a spot on your team, just PM me], but they’re just so closed-minded about it all 
So TL, this is your chance to make a difference in the life of one aspiring proposter: watch my stream*, PM me and add me to your buddies list. I’m always up for a bit of a 1v1 PM session to keep myself sharp for the ladder (big thanks to my man LemonWalrus for schooling me via PM when I needed the practice most). If anyone wants to see some shots of me in action, I’ve recorded a replay of me typing this blog as a .DOCX so you can see how my overall strategy works and maybe provide some feedback on my blog-order.
Thanks in advance,
SirJolt
*+ Show Spoiler +And if you really like it, buy me some things from my Amazon wishlist, if you can find it, teehee.
 
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Watched the VOD you need to work on your macro.
Only 1 in like 10, 000 people become professional posters.
Do you think you have what it takes?
Good start quitting your job and dropping out of school.
Put in the hours and anything is possible.
Maybe you should go to Korea to learn how they train to post there.
I believe in you SirJolt Ive enjoyed your posts so far.
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My hero... good luck on your adventure.
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You should consider looking into lessons from proffesional posters.
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So this makes me like one of those people who plays 10,000 games but still can't get into Silver?
I like it.
5/5, you have my support!
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United States11637 Posts
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oh god i was so relieved at the end of the first paragraph...
what are those toaster icons on your desktop?
5/5
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I think you need to get your head out of your ass and face facts. There have been people writing far longer than you. They have more experience, more speed and more dictionary knowledge. Unless you bust your ass practicing (sitting all day) you shall never even come close to the likes of Haji. Don't let this post get you down, you can still make it but it's a long shot. Just switch to the greeting card business, you'll still be writing and chasing your dreams on a smaller scale. Good luck!
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Great blog. To show my appreciation I have given you one star to help you on your quest to save the princess.
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This is an awesome post and debute in your proposters carreer. We can see a lot of your potential. But remember to constantly make "e"s and "a"s during the entire blog posting.
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It took me far too long to actually read what you're saying while I scratched my head and thought, I didn't think SirJolt was in bronze league...?
Oh wait.. reading. Yes, one of my better traits after being awake 36 hours.
Then it was hilarious 
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United States10328 Posts
Why do I feel like I've read a number of very similar blogs though?
The video is great though.
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I've just come to the realization that the majority of TL people hate me.
:/
For all of the callous I've built up against trolling and haters, I'm actually oddly hurt and depressed...
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Even though you're focused entirely on working on your posting, you'll never get anywhere without the correct practice schedule. As soon as you can, try to get on a team, so you can practice in a focused environment with other proposters. Having a coach who can recognize small faults in your posting and who can give you information about your future opponents and matches is simply integral to your success. While you could go through their posts and replays on your own, having someone who can give you a general idea of their strategy is just a huge advantage that can't be overlooked.
Do you feel like you'll be ready to compete in time for MLP Anaheim?
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As long as you keep posting straight up and keep learning from your mistakes you can do this, trolling might get you some easy fame, but once you get up there you'll hit a wall and it'll stop working altogether.
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I've got one thing to say to you, SirJolt. 3-0.
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I'm pretty sure Hot_Bid has talked about opening a proposter house, get in contact with him.
Also, I was extremely disappointed to see that you aren't streaming at the moment
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This is just golden. Every time I see you're name I can't help but click the thread link. Bravo and encore!
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On July 14 2011 01:06 Riku wrote:I've just come to the realization that the majority of TL people hate me. :/ For all of the callous I've built up against trolling and haters, I'm actually oddly hurt and depressed...
What does that have to do with this blog?
5/5 OP, great post
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Just letting people know I offer tutoring services for posters hoping to get climb higher in the TL blog ladder. We can discuss rates, but be prepared to pay at least 2000 ESPORTS Dollars per hour.
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