Starcraft 2 proffesionally

On March 04 2011 17:17 Creegz wrote:
7am can't be an issue for you...also, jet lag is a big thing. I personally, to be blatantly honest, would LOVE to be a pro player. I know I don't have the skill set behind it, and really, I don't see myself doing it unless I improve insanely and quickly. I am improving at a rather rapid rate at the moment, but I still don't see it being practical. Make sure you have a backup plan, and keep playing a lot. Find a niche that you enjoy. At your age (almost 6 years ago for me now) I wanted to be a pro CS player. I was quite good at the game, and I really enjoyed it, but I knew I needed a backup plan. Find something interesting to you, and study for it while playing, and competing. At least then you won't be disappointed if it doesn't work out, or takes a lot longer, you at least have a fall back plan.

Now, from my life experience, believe me...you won't know what you wanna do for a living now, hell, I'm 21 and I don't have a clue yet, just a general field idea so far. Try some other things out, don't set your eyes on being the next IdrA or InControl. Just focus on the fact that you LOVE Starcraft, and figure out why, then consider applying it to other career areas. I'm working to become tournament level, then I'll see where it goes.

MLG is a new thing that will bring eSports to the western world, along with NASL. Keep your eyes on them, and play the tournaments. One day you might reach that goal, or you'll find something else that sparks that passion that Starcraft has for many of us, follow it, and keep doing Starcraft.

Just remember, not all musicians go professional, not all inventors make a living off it, and not all gamers will become professional. Look at Tasteless and Artosis. They don't even do tournaments anymore, they cast, and it is good. Keep your options open, but let Starcraft playing be a quarter of your career focus, look at other options in Starcraft to make up another quarter, look at video games in general as another quarter, and find another interest for the last 25%. This will spread your interests around, and might even help you find a place in the world for work that will be fulfilling and enjoyable. Your potential cannot be measured, at least not at this stage in life...

Now...in that reply I have posted, do not take it as me going "you'll never do it, don't bother" but rather interpret as me saying that it's not at all unlikely that you can reach this goal, but be very prepared for a backup plan. Key lesson in life I have learned, is always be prepared for the worst, while striving for the best. Hit me up anytime if you're on the NA server, character code is Creegz.872.

On March 04 2011 16:52 Chill wrote:
Tell your father to call me. We can still save your life.