Coldark Profile Joined August 2011 United States 2 Posts Last Edited: 2011-12-21 03:26:46 #1 "Why try and fit in when you were born to stand out?"

Archile Profile Joined June 2011 United States 402 Posts #2 whoa. insane story



do whatever makes you happy man ^^ Just a bad player trying to be a little less bad

VidyaYuropa Profile Blog Joined March 2011 87 Posts #3 if you think you can, and really believe in yourself, do it. Show them who's boss ^^ 420 smoke a blunt

BurningLight Profile Joined September 2011 9 Posts #4 That is very troubling Im sorry you experienced that and I'm glad you found Starcraft. Its a very fun and addicting game. I would love to play with you sometime NA server feel free to PM me on Team liquid if your interested. I hope you can become a professional.

Gool Profile Joined August 2010 Argentina 204 Posts #5 Blizzard Entertainment, wiping rape memories since 1990.



Now being serious, have you tried psychotherapy? That might help to deal with your sudden disinterest in medical research after experiencing such a trauma (rape from another male).



I don't think that anyone can go pro, and given your history you really loved med, it must still be in there somewhere.



Gl.

chomsky Profile Blog Joined February 2011 Canada 97 Posts #6 Just wanted to say you are a certifiable badass, and make me feel like a lazy piece of shit for doing far more with far fewer advantages XD. I'm sure you'll succeed at whatever you attempt to do, as hardworking/motivated people tend to do. I won't give you any advice because you seem like you might be a lot more mature than I am, but I do wish you good luck. "Not to take this post too seriously, but..." -Chef

-ZiG- Profile Joined November 2010 United States 84 Posts #7 do what makes you the most happy man and sorry to hear the unfortunate things that have happen to you. i also plan to go pro and im not willing to give up either so keep going man keep going Lets ride

shawster Profile Blog Joined May 2010 Canada 2358 Posts Last Edited: 2011-11-11 23:03:53 #8 I am not just some kid who grew up wanting to play video games for a career. I am Luke Mendenhall, the “future doctor” out of my family, the only one to graduate high school, or even go to college, and I want to give that up to become a professional StarCraft II player. If that doesn’t show passion, dedication, and determination then I’m not sure what does.



one would argue that it may not necessarily be passion but you're using sc2 to escape the pressure. it's your decision though.



theres a difference between playing a game and competing. hope your road to be an sc2 progamer is a good one but 99% of the time it's not, 99% of progamers are just naturally talented and good at the game.



if you decide to go pro i hope you're one of the .1% of people who actually make it. but know the consequences if you decide to drop everything and just play sc2. most progamers don't become a pro gamer, they are a pro gamer. they play in their spare time, get good rankings and become decently well known THEN they decide to go pro.



i would like you to really evaluate your situation logically before pursuing being an sc2 pro gamer. really think about your situation and think about the consequences. one would argue that it may not necessarily be passion but you're using sc2 to escape the pressure. it's your decision though.theres a difference between playing a game and competing. hope your road to be an sc2 progamer is a good one but 99% of the time it's not, 99% of progamers are just naturally talented and good at the game.if you decide to go pro i hope you're one of the .1% of people who actually make it. but know the consequences if you decide to drop everything and just play sc2. most progamers don't become a pro gamer, they are a pro gamer. they play in their spare time, get good rankings and become decently well known THEN they decide to go pro.i would like you to really evaluate your situation logically before pursuing being an sc2 pro gamer. really think about your situation and think about the consequences.

_Major Profile Joined April 2011 United States 107 Posts #9 You really need to deal with your trauma with a medical professional before self-medicating with Starcraft. You may have what it takes to go pro, but you shouldn't throw away everything you've worked for to do it. If you could do that with something you spent your whole childhood working towards, what makes you think you couldn't do it again with something you may have only spent a year with? Don't sell yourself short. You could be the first neurosurgeon, professional SC2 player; but you'll never be whole if you ignore the trauma you went through. Do you practice on Macro Or Die maps? You should - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=216550

Coldark Profile Joined August 2011 United States 2 Posts #10 The point of this post was supposed to be about how I got to the point where I really want to to go pro with StarCraft II. I am not self-medicating with StarCraft II, it is a game that I love to play and love the community. I feel like the posts so far are focusing too much on the incident, when the incident is something I have already gotten over. I did not ignore the trauma; I knew I needed help and got it. That being said, I felt like the incident was important to say because it was the beginning of my losing interest in my courses at the Academy and my new found interest of StarCraft II. "Why try and fit in when you were born to stand out?"

Mannified Profile Joined August 2011 Sweden 27 Posts #11 Oh man if i would be sexually assaulted by someone when i was drunk i would savagely beat the shit outta him and then cut hes dick off, nice story tho. I myself dream about being a sc2 pro but hardly doubt that would happen

quiong Profile Joined January 2008 United States 267 Posts #12



Most of the replies have been very supportive of you... I feel like I need to make the obligatory "don't do it" post. I'm sorry to hear about your trauma and I wish you well in whatever you choose to pursue. I'm not very convinced by your arguments, however. Two months ago I started taking StarCraft II more serious than I ever have before. I have neglected homework, class, and a fulfilling social life outside of the StarCraft II community. However, strangely enough, I am happy to do it.



This is somewhat disturbing. I honestly don't know about pursuing a "passion" that forces me to give up those things. I hope you truly are happy, rather than trying to deny your discontent or rationalize your now lack of grades and social life.



This is somewhat disturbing. I honestly don't know about pursuing a "passion" that forces me to give up those things. I hope you truly are happy, rather than trying to deny your discontent or rationalize your now lack of grades and social life. Besides, becoming a professional StarCraft II player is not something one can do on their off time in college, especially those on a pre-med track. I believe giving up becoming a neurosurgeon to become a professional StarCraft II player shows how much I love the game and how much I want to make it a center point in my life.



Frankly not a very convincing argument to me. Medicine is an incredibly competitive field at the moment, every year many very well qualified applicants do not receive acceptances to medical schools. Being on a "pre-med" track is not the same as actually having a career lined up for you. Secondly, even after successfully completing 4 years of medical school, neurosurgery is one of the most competitive residencies you could apply to. Many people fail to match to competitive specialties. The general path of allopathic medicine in the United States is 1. do well in/graduate from college -> 2. MCATS -> 3. apply & get accepted to medical school -> 4. pass USMLE steps 1 and 2 -> 5. graduate medical school -> 6. apply & match to a residency program -> 7. pass USMLE step 3 -> 8. graduate residency and become board certified. Sorry for the tone of my words, but at the moment you're not giving up anything because you haven't done any of the above. This is not an easy path, and you have not even started walking down it. All you did was switch interests at some very preliminary stage.



If you are still on the pre-med track and your grades have not been tanked beyond the point of no return, I would strongly urge you to stay on it and focus on 1 and 2 above. A career in medicine is very rewarding and can provide a great deal of financial stability, especially in uncertain economic times. You can continue to practice medicine well into your 70's and beyond for a lifetime of fulfillment.



If you succeed at being a pro-gamer and can support yourself financially, that's great, and you will have joined an elite club, as very few people can make a living being a pro-gamer. But I'm here to ask you, what are your plans when you are 40, 50, or 60 years old? People should pursue their passions within reason, but if your passion leads you astray it may be too late to return to a safer path.



Frankly not a very convincing argument to me. Medicine is an incredibly competitive field at the moment, every year many very well qualified applicants do not receive acceptances to medical schools. Being on a "pre-med" track is not the same as actually having a career lined up for you. Secondly, even after successfully completing 4 years of medical school, neurosurgery is one of the most competitive residencies you could apply to. Many people fail to match to competitive specialties. The general path of allopathic medicine in the United States is 1. do well in/graduate from college -> 2. MCATS -> 3. apply & get accepted to medical school -> 4. pass USMLE steps 1 and 2 -> 5. graduate medical school -> 6. apply & match to a residency program -> 7. pass USMLE step 3 -> 8. graduate residency and become board certified. Sorry for the tone of my words, but at the moment you're not giving up anything because you haven't done any of the above. This is not an easy path, and you have not even started walking down it. All you did was switch interests at some very preliminary stage.If you are still on the pre-med track and your grades have not been tanked beyond the point of no return, I would strongly urge you to stay on it and focus on 1 and 2 above. A career in medicine is very rewarding and can provide a great deal of financial stability, especially in uncertain economic times. You can continue to practice medicine well into your 70's and beyond for a lifetime of fulfillment.If you succeed at being a pro-gamer and can support yourself financially, that's great, and you will have joined an elite club, as very few people can make a living being a pro-gamer. But I'm here to ask you, what are your plans when you are 40, 50, or 60 years old? People should pursue their passions within reason, but if your passion leads you astray it may be too late to return to a safer path.

insanet Profile Joined January 2010 Peru 438 Posts #13 Dude, starcraft is like any other sport, very risky, if you get a injury, your esports "career" is over. A handful of people have retired due to carpal tunnel already.



You better think about it.

ImDrizzt Profile Blog Joined February 2011 Norway 427 Posts Last Edited: 2011-11-13 00:44:37 #14 I wouldn't worry too much, atleast you know ur good looking (rapists virtually never go for people that are not attractive), and you learned a sick good life lesson, and on top of that it lead you to STarcraft, so turned out a lot better than what it might have.



Best of luck in your sc2ing



(This one time when a guy put his finger up my bum I too didn't quite feel like my old self anymore, and I too went and played a lot of sc after that, so can relate a little). Link to my serious blog, where I am serious and spreads truth, knowledge and "serious" stuff: http://www.liquidpoker.net/blog/viewblog.php?id=982066