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On December 20 2012 22:45 Chill wrote: No reason to turn your hobby into your failed career. Just keep doing what you're doing imo.
Did you even read what he wrote? Looks like he knows what he is doing to me.
Sounds like a great idea to me. Live while you can, especially if you've got the money for it. Good luck!
Also OP just ignore a lot of these people, they either didn't read what you've wrote or they just don't understand. Do what you want to do and be happy with it, no reason to listen to people if all they will be is ignorant.
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It seems like your mind is made up. I would normally advise against this, but it sounds like you're pretty set up financially. So if you think you'll be able to return to your old job, or one at a level that you're happy with if it doesn't work out you could treat this as more of a sabbatical.
Keep in mind that there are guys who have achieved a lot more than you have with a similar, or even lower amount of time put in so you do have an uphill struggle ahead of you, but I say go for it if you want to and good luck!
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Sounds awesome mate, I'm certainly jealous (even though sc2 wouldn't be the thing I would do if I took years off work!)! Good luck! =)
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Take this bit of advice from me, DO WHAT YOU LOVE. If starcraft is what you love and you are the happiest when playing it, then do it. You have enough money for sure to live off of while you make an honest attempt at your dream. Do you think that anyone in the Starcraft community has "made it" by playing the safe way? No...I mean DJWheat quit his job at a bank, Jason Lank I think stopped being a fucking Lawyer. I would make an attempt to reach out to EG for their Korean Lair, Offer to pay 10-20% of the operating costs for their Korean lair training house.
This will do a few things. Take a financial burden of one of the premier teams, give you a ton of practice on KR ladder, and talk, eat, socialize with the top pros (I wouldn't expect to be able to practice with them). As long as you are respectful and give the team their space, it would be a net positive experience for everyone involved. You can make important connections, as well as help grow esports. Win/Win right? Now try and make it happen, I would love to see someone else succeed at their dream.
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You should know after a bit of playing where your skill cap and potential ends. No amount of endless playing will bring you to the top. You either have it or you don't, and unfortunately most people don't. People get offended by the word talent, but everyone is different. Someone people's minds are just better attuned to learn and strive in a fast paced RTS setting. If you can't at the very least completely understand the complexities of top level decision making while you're watching tournaments without Day9 or Apollo explaining it to you then don't even bother I'd say.
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On December 20 2012 23:21 Gentso wrote: You should know after a bit of playing where your skill cap and potential ends. No amount of endless playing will bring you to the top. You either have it or you don't, and unfortunately most people don't. People get offended by the word talent, but everyone is different. Someone people's minds are just better attuned to learn and strive in a fast paced RTS setting. If you can't at the very least completely understand the complexities of top level decision making while you're watching tournaments without Day9 or Apollo explaining it to you then don't even bother I'd say.
The skill cap doesn't exist except for the .0001% who are winning every tournament. With dedication, anyone could be a respectable foreigner, but you're right talent comes into play if you want to be comparable to the top koreans.
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Wow man, awesome post, I have no advice to give you but I wanted to say good luck. You sound like a hella hard worker who knows what he wants and is gonna go get it. GLHF!
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You should try talking to some folks in the esports scene. A good number of them seem really open and friendly when it comes to making esports grow. It might be impossible to contact someone like day[9], but I'm thinking of maybe the NASL folks (Rotterdam and MrBitter particularly) or maybe some folks in EG? (I don't know, but inControl has opinions about a lot of things, so he might have some info). I mentioned MrBitter in particular because the Razer House in California is still just opening up but both Rotterdam and MrBitter actually live there, so you might have some good advice/coaching. It also seems like a stopping point for a lot of folks who are going to tournaments in California, so it would definitely be a cool place to meet some pros every now and then.
You should also look into talking to Azubu.viOLet's manager. Until recently, he just has a personal sponsorship and lived with his manager in Texas. His manager might have some hints on how to make this happen and what costs are like, but I'd say that 1) that would take a LOT of discipline to actually practice and 2) since you're just starting out, this might not be the best way to actually get better.
Edit to say good luck
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Sounds like a sweet idea with your financial situation, just have realistic expectations of the chances of making it big which you probably do. I myself took a little over a year off work when sc2 came out...not to play competitively but basically just to fuck around playing video games lol. And yeah it's not hard to find another job after taking time off, so long as you are willing to move if necessary.
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No adivce on my part, just wanted to wish you good luck! Chasing our dreams is the reason we are on this earth. If the potential is there, I'm sure things will work out just fine! GL HF
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I think that if you have th talent and or results a team will find you.
You could try ministry of win if you don't mind shelling out cash for exposure.
You should probably move to the US and play in as many LANs as you can.
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On December 20 2012 22:45 Chill wrote: No reason to turn your hobby into your failed career. Just keep doing what you're doing imo. I really hate this attitude, how do you know he's going to fail? What if it's a good thing if he does fail, it's an experience. I'm really surprised that someone as important to TL as you are would have such a defeatist mindset.
OP, do what you love.
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Words of a failed caster there.
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I can't really advice you OP, but i wish all the best and i do hope you enjoy the experience.
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OP, please think of a worst case scenario; this can fail. You might spend all your money and time playing, and you won't win anything etc. Do you still think it's worth it? If your answer is yes, then there is absolutely NO doubt that you should do this, and I wish you good luck and have fun :D
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On December 20 2012 22:45 Chill wrote: No reason to turn your hobby into your failed career. Just keep doing what you're doing imo.
Chill, get out!
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If there's no risk involved, I say go for it. Not everyone has the opportunity to drop everything and try their luck as a progamer. I'm sure most of the people trolling/discouraging you are just jealous.
Best of luck to you mate.
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Big respect for making this decision!
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Another thing. The fact that you're posting this is worrysome. Being too involved in the community and their opinions can be a big detriment to a pro gamer. No offense to incontrol but he's a prime example.
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Flash, Jaedong, Bisu, all of them got where they are with hard work. Don't listen to the nay-sayers who think you're too old or not talented enough (for that reason, it's best not to make these kinds of threads). Wish I could give you some advice - I'm trying to make it into the pro scene too. Good luck!
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