Thinking, playing, etc. like a champion.

[ShadowCard]

Re: judging. I haven't judged in my life. Maybe you are suggesting I should consider it? As for the ATRT board, I'd say 6-8 out of 10. And the ones I don't guess right pleasantly surprise - I learn a lot from that.

Knowing the rules of the game affects your deck construction and how you play. For example, if you are surprised that a Kyurem can attack in consecutive turns after using a Blizzard Burn despite what the card says, you are going to play into that mistake. A judge would--should--be aware that this can happen. If you don't know that, in deck construction, you may end up trying to find an alternate attacker instead of looking for resources to facilitate that consecutive attack. If you avoid testing with people who can match skills with you, you may be missing such points in the game. Judging or reading through the ATRT as a way to test your knowledge of the game will help you watch out for these finer game plays.

Do you watch games at league or online?

Now, how are we to verify that I have learned certain skills I can use in game (whatever those might be)?

What did you think of my questions back in post #51? Do you ask yourself those questions during a game?
That you do review the ATRT board means you are on a good track. 6-8 is kind of shaky. Looking at your Hydreigon and rayeels decks, I don't see any glaring issues with i/s/s and energy. The problems you are experiencing may be gameplay-related. Things like anticipating the next play and seeing card combinations.

 

[Croatian_Nidoking]

Do you watch games at league or online?

Sometimes I will look at a game at League, but mostly because I'm bored and there's nothing else to do. At times, I will try to predict the players' (or one player's) next moves.

What did you think of my questions back in post #51? Do you ask yourself those questions during a game?

Too many questions to think about over the course of a game. If there was a way to make this more digestible, then yes, I would ask myself these questions. I'm pretty good at keeping track of my own resources, though - provided my emotions don't get the best of me. How can I stop dwelling on the past (especially after I lose a lot) and focus on the present?

That you do review the ATRT board means you are on a good track. 6-8 is kind of shaky. Looking at your Hydreigon and rayeels decks, I don't see any glaring issues with i/s/s and energy. The problems you are experiencing may be gameplay-related. Things like anticipating the next play and seeing card combinations.

What should I aim for re: the ATRT board, and how might I accomplish that?

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[ShadowCard]

Sometimes I will look at a game at League, but mostly because I'm bored and there's nothing else to do. At times, I will try to predict the players' (or one player's) next moves.

Perhaps we should look into this a bit more. Are these players who you would consider as more advanced than you? When you watch the game and try to predict the next moves, do you take it another step and try asking to play the winner/loser of that game?

Too many questions to think about over the course of a game. If there was a way to make this more digestible, then yes, I would ask myself these questions.

Hum... Perhaps something to keep in mind prior to a big play. You will want to assess your opponent's ability to respond. These are questions you may want to practice. What is in the discard pile will help you determine if you should be concerned about a quick counter or what options you don't have to be concerned about. If you are not asking at least some of these, you are walking into plays blind. What appears to be a very good play may be easily countered; what would be a safe play may be too conservative.

What should I aim for re: the ATRT board, and how might I accomplish that?

The professor test asks for 80%, so 8/10. I would consider 8/10 a great grasp of the rules for a player.

I'm pretty good at keeping track of my own resources, though - provided my emotions don't get the best of me. How can I stop dwelling on the past (especially after I lose a lot) and focus on the present?

a) Don't exaggerate the moment and/or think that it is unobtainable or futile. Consider the current game state: What cards do you need? Where are those cards--are they in play or in the discard pile? If so, move on. If they are not, don't become fixated on how you may not be able to get the cards with a Juniper or N. Use what you know to advance your thought process: did you see them on a previous search? What cards can you dump from your hand to increase your chances of drawing the cards (such as playing Ultra Ball and choosing a pokemon you don't need so you don't end up drawing it later). Do not consider something is impossible.
b) Live in this present moment. Be aware of the current game state. Look at the game the way it currently is. Do not fixate on something that happened in a previous turn, such as your active pokemon being OHKOed or missing a critical card after playing Juniper: "How could I not have drawn it in 7 cards?!" Don't fixate on why you did not get it. That door closed in the past, you need to consider what windows you can now open: if you still need that card, consider how you can this time get it. If you suspect it is prized, try a search to find out. Don't kick yourself about past plays: "Why didn't I play Level ball first before Juniper, I'm so stupid." It is done, you have a new game state situation to process.
c) don't fixate or exaggerate a future moment. Look at the game the way it currently is. Don't pick up damage counters before an attack; don't remove your pokemon before an attack. You do not know if your opponent will be able to respond. Yes, anticipate the response but you do this to prepare for it, not to get stuck thinking about it. If it is bothering you, ask to check the opponent's discard pile and start asking the questions I mentioned above. While checking on that, put together your next play. Instead of focusing on how your active pokemon will be OHKOed, ask yourself what card you will need next if your pokemon is KOed. Make plans instead of getting stuck about what your opponent can and can't do in advance of a play.
d) Avoid considering the loss as a pattern of "never-ending" defeats. Take them as single events in the past. The next event is its own event and presents new opportunities. Rather than fixate on why you keep making the same mistake, use what you know to do something different. I had an issue for a few days where I would put Silver Mirror on Garbodor just to get its ability. In testing, my opponent punished me by using Catcher on it and letting it sit there. I felt like a dummy! I just repeat to myself "Only Float Stone on Garbodor."

 

[Croatian_Nidoking]

Perhaps we should look into this a bit more. Are these players who you would consider as more advanced than you? When you watch the game and try to predict the next moves, do you take it another step and try asking to play the winner/loser of that game?

Sometimes yes, oftentimes no. Most of the really strong players don't even go to League. And most of the time when I ask a really strong player to play, they decline because they're far too busy playing each other.

Hum... Perhaps something to keep in mind prior to a big play. You will want to assess your opponent's ability to respond. These are questions you may want to practice. What is in the discard pile will help you determine if you should be concerned about a quick counter or what options you don't have to be concerned about. If you are not asking at least some of these, you are walking into plays blind. What appears to be a very good play may be easily countered; what would be a safe play may be too conservative.

Still, if there was any way to make that all more digestible, it would be greatly appreciated. Maybe you might consider putting down a general T/S/S skeleton for me to write down, study, and remember? Would also help with deckbuilding.

The professor test asks for 80%, so 8/10. I would consider 8/10 a great grasp of the rules for a player.

Fair enough.

a) Don't exaggerate the moment and/or think that it is unobtainable or futile. Consider the current game state: What cards do you need? Where are those cards--are they in play or in the discard pile? If so, move on. If they are not, don't become fixated on how you may not be able to get the cards with a Juniper or N. Use what you know to advance your thought process: did you see them on a previous search? What cards can you dump from your hand to increase your chances of drawing the cards (such as playing Ultra Ball and choosing a pokemon you don't need so you don't end up drawing it later). Do not consider something is impossible.

Problem is, often for me I can never seem to get exactly what I want with my Junipers or N's and that will throw me for a loop. Or someone will heal their Pokemon or disrupt my Energy and that will throw me for a loop. Or something's prized and then.... Get what I'm saying?

b) Live in this present moment. Be aware of the current game state. Look at the game the way it currently is. Do not fixate on something that happened in a previous turn, such as your active pokemon being OHKOed or missing a critical card after playing Juniper: "How could I not have drawn it in 7 cards?!" Don't fixate on why you did not get it. That door closed in the past, you need to consider what windows you can now open: if you still need that card, consider how you can this time get it. If you suspect it is prized, try a search to find out. Don't kick yourself about past plays: "Why didn't I play Level ball first before Juniper, I'm so stupid." It is done, you have a new game state situation to process.

That's a nice saying, but how does one do that? Unfortunately for me, I find it hard to live in the present, as I get distracted so easily, especially because I dwell on past losses so much. Can you give me any tips and tricks on how to concentrate and focus?

c) don't fixate or exaggerate a future moment. Look at the game the way it currently is. Don't pick up damage counters before an attack; don't remove your pokemon before an attack. You do not know if your opponent will be able to respond. Yes, anticipate the response but you do this to prepare for it, not to get stuck thinking about it. If it is bothering you, ask to check the opponent's discard pile and start asking the questions I mentioned above. While checking on that, put together your next play. Instead of focusing on how your active pokemon will be OHKOed, ask yourself what card you will need next if your pokemon is KOed. Make plans instead of getting stuck about what your opponent can and can't do in advance of a play.

I do plan for the future (a lot!), but I get panicky when things get disrupted (other than an N, which I see as a new opportunity). Can you also give me some tips and tricks on not being impulsive?

d) Avoid considering the loss as a pattern of "never-ending" defeats. Take them as single events in the past. The next event is its own event and presents new opportunities. Rather than fixate on why you keep making the same mistake, use what you know to do something different. I had an issue for a few days where I would put Silver Mirror on Garbodor just to get its ability. In testing, my opponent punished me by using Catcher on it and letting it sit there. I felt like a dummy! I just repeat to myself "Only Float Stone on Garbodor."

...and then you run out of events, and then you grow old and die. I'd like to get to Worlds before I grow old....

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[ShadowCard]

I will try to make the questions more digestible.

Sometimes yes, oftentimes no. Most of the really strong players don't even go to League. And most of the time when I ask a really strong player to play, they decline because they're far too busy playing each other.

Yes, that does happen unfortunately. Either keep asking and follow up or stick to players around your skill level instead of seeking out easy wins.

Problem is, often for me I can never seem to get exactly what I want with my Junipers or N's and that will throw me for a loop. Or someone will heal their Pokemon or disrupt my Energy and that will throw me for a loop. Or something's prized and then.... Get what I'm saying?
...
That's a nice saying, but how does one do that? Unfortunately for me, I find it hard to live in the present, as I get distracted so easily, especially because I dwell on past losses so much. Can you give me any tips and tricks on how to concentrate and focus?
...
I do plan for the future (a lot!), but I get panicky when things get disrupted (other than an N, which I see as a new opportunity). Can you also give me some tips and tricks on not being impulsive?

Yes, I understand. The difference is how you--specific you--react to the development. The tip/trick what I said it is: Consider the current game state...Focus on the way the game is at this moment and what you need. Yes, it is a "nice saying" but that is what you're going to need to do. When a situation arises where you feel distracted by past events, such as a missed card from Juniper, or losses, you need to recognize that is happening. Upon seeing it, ask questions to help you regain your attention on the game state.

Again one example is don't pick up damage counters before an attack; don't remove your pokemon before an attack. You do not know if your opponent will be able to respond. If you do this, stop yourself and focus instead on what you can do to keep the game going: what cards are in your hand that will advance your next move, how can you get an energy card, which supporter will be the best, is a certain pokemon prized or in the discard, etc.

...and then you run out of events, and then you grow old and die. I'd like to get to Worlds before I grow old....

This is the thinking to train yourself to break out of. Do not exaggerate a future event. There will be other events. Why think there will not be? Take each event one at a time, each one being its own event.

After the game, upon reflecting on a time in the game where you got distracted, ask yourself why you were distracted, what could you have instead done to regain focus, and how will you recognize in a future game if you are becoming distracted and how you will get yourself back to focus.

Advise: do not fight this advise. There are examples in this thread where you responded to advise by fixating on a past event and projecting a pattern to continue. Unfortunately, that but both you and the responders in a mismatch for what you are looking for. Stubbornness will lead to rejecting suggestions, closing out people trying to help you, and push you further into impulsiveness. This is something that can take months to learn. It is not a quick fix. Being able to admit "I recognize I am acting impulsively or I am fixating on a past event while the present is waiting" takes a lot. After you recognize it, start using the suggestions (asking yourself questions about the game state, asking yourself what the next play should be) to refocus. This doesn't happen overnight. It can take months to learn to do this.

 

[woodsy]

You still are asking for a cure all to make you better. You've shot down every piece of advice given to you. Being a champion takes time. A long time. I've been playing for just over a year, and last weekend was the first time I've ever play tested throughly, and I ended up top cutting at my second cities. Your issue is that you don't want to work. If you let emotions get ahead of you, then maybe a CHILDREN'S card game isn't the thing for you. We all have tough loses, but 9/10 when I lose I figure out what I did wrong and I get over it. Part of this game is having your plan ruined. I can't tell you how many times I've had a game won, then it gets N'd away or whatever, yet I never panic. YOU have to control your emotions. Period. There is absolutely no other way.

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[Croatian_Nidoking]

Yes, that does happen unfortunately. Either keep asking and follow up or stick to players around your skill level instead of seeking out easy wins.

And what do I do if the answer is "no", as it always is?

Yes, I understand. The difference is how you--specific you--react to the development. The tip/trick what I said it is: Consider the current game state...Focus on the way the game is at this moment and what you need. Yes, it is a "nice saying" but that is what you're going to need to do. When a situation arises where you feel distracted by past events, such as a missed card from Juniper, or losses, you need to recognize that is happening. Upon seeing it, ask questions to help you regain your attention on the game state.

What I need to do at any moment, at the current moment, is find the path to victory. One shot, one kill, is my duty. And that's what's frustrating me.

Again one example is don't pick up damage counters before an attack; don't remove your pokemon before an attack. You do not know if your opponent will be able to respond. If you do this, stop yourself and focus instead on what you can do to keep the game going: what cards are in your hand that will advance your next move, how can you get an energy card, which supporter will be the best, is a certain pokemon prized or in the discard, etc.

Problem is, I make my mind up so quickly that I often have my next move planned out - or know when the hammer's going to fall (no, not *those* Hammers) that I reach for the damage/put my Pokemon in the discard anyway. Too often, I find it's a foregone conclusion.

This is the thinking to train yourself to break out of. Do not exaggerate a future event. There will be other events. Why think there will not be? Take each event one at a time, each one being its own event.

You can probably afford to go to a lot events, unlike me. I can only go to local, sometimes state, events.

After the game, upon reflecting on a time in the game where you got distracted, ask yourself why you were distracted, what could you have instead done to regain focus, and how will you recognize in a future game if you are becoming distracted and how you will get yourself back to focus.

Problem is, sometimes I don't really know why I get distracted during certain games, other than when I get on losing streaks.

Advise: do not fight this advise. There are examples in this thread where you responded to advise by fixating on a past event and projecting a pattern to continue. Unfortunately, that but both you and the responders in a mismatch for what you are looking for. Stubbornness will lead to rejecting suggestions, closing out people trying to help you, and push you further into impulsiveness. This is something that can take months to learn. It is not a quick fix. Being able to admit "I recognize I am acting impulsively or I am fixating on a past event while the present is waiting" takes a lot. After you recognize it, start using the suggestions (asking yourself questions about the game state, asking yourself what the next play should be) to refocus. This doesn't happen overnight. It can take months to learn to do this.

Where exactly in this thread was I 1) rejecting advice and 2) fixating on past events? I don't quite remember. If you could jog my memory, it would be appreciated.

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[ShadowCard]

What I need to do at any moment, at the current moment, is find the path to victory. One shot, one kill, is my duty.

How do you do that? Don't reply with something analogous to "not successfully/easily."

Problem is, I make my mind up so quickly that I often have my next move planned out - or know when the hammer's going to fall (no, not *those* Hammers) that I reach for the damage/put my Pokemon in the discard anyway. Too often, I find it's a foregone conclusion.

You need to stop doing that. That's it. Doing this is detrimental to your frame of thought. Whatever it takes: hold your hands together and say a prayer, sit on your hands, keep your hands on your own hand of cards before the attack, associate it with rushing (which it is and can earn the player a warning penalty).

You can probably afford to go to a lot events, unlike me. I can only go to local, sometimes state, events.

I'll use this as an example of "rejecting advice." I don't think you are doing it intentionally, but this is an example of changing the subject onto me to invalidate the advice. The advice stands on its own no matter the number of events I go to because it is a technique to get keep you from dwelling on the event or connecting it into a pattern. It doesn't matter how few events you attend. We need to get you to a point where you are not fixated/demoralized by defeats.

For the record, I work a lot. To date, Virginia has had 13 LCs and I have played in 0; Virginia has had 5 CCs and I have played in 1. I was the TO in 2 of the LCs; I am scheduled to judge in 1 CC; I plan to play in 1 more CC. I did manage to get to 1 RC but I am scheduled to judge at an upcoming RC. I don't get to play much at league because I am the LL. To sum up, I do not get to play a lot.

There is merit to what has already been said in this thread: you have to play if you want to think like a champion. If you are going to stick to local level events, that will be the extent of your skills. We can discuss knowledge and good practices as well as techniques to bring to relieve "distractions" and regain focus, but you will have to do some work--get to events--if you want to improve. I see you live in Florida. Wasn't there a marathon this year? Marathons line up events conveniently in a concentrated number of days. Did you attend any of those events?

By "afford," I will make a guess that it is financial reasons that keep you from attending events. Those league players who present a comfortable level of play for you, would they like to play at tournaments too? Could you get them together, share a room, divide up gas money, and test decks the night before? If they are juniors/seniors, that is great because it is easier for them to win packs and you all as a group will benefit from the cards (you indirectly because they may get cards you are interested in or the new cards will help them improve their decks to be more of a challenge to you); if they are masters, then maybe you will be paired against them and since you already stand a good chance of defeating them, you will do better in the tournament . On that note, I see FL's RC a 4-hour drive from you. You are going to the event, correct?

"Problem is..." NO! That has been said 6 times in the thread. We need to not fixate on a problem. You can't afford to go to events --> don't do it alone.

In post #53 and #55, there is a fixation on losing at past events and how it demoralizes you, using this to reject the advise about learning from a defeat. "does nothing to help" is exaggerating. When reviewing a game, avoid exaggeration.

Problem is, sometimes I don't really know why I get distracted during certain games, other than when I get on losing streaks.

This is going to be something you have to work on. Again, it won't happen instantly. It may take months.

On the topic of work, while I am willing to admit that my presentation of the questions in my post #51 is poor, "Too many questions to think about over the course of a game" will resonate with some as an example of not wanting to work. I'm unsure what you are looking for, but hopefully my revision below is more helpful. When you find yourself fixating on an outcome during a game or exaggerating an outcome, start asking yourself what of the opponent's cards on the list have been played.
_________________________________________________________________
Keeping your opponent's inventory:
Juniper:
N:
Level ball:
Ultra Ball:
Pokemon Catcher:
HTL:
Colress Machine:
Super Rod:
Stadiums:
Ace Spec:
# of energy cards (in best of 3):
What supporter was played last turn:
What energy card was played last turn:

Card Combinations:
Decks in general:
Super Rod + any ball
Ultra Ball / Dowsing Machine / Computer Search + N / Bicycle

Blastoise/Keldeo:
Professor Juniper + Superior Energy Retrieval

Darkrai decks:
Professor Juniper + Dark Patch
Ultra Ball + Dark Patch
Dark Patch + Energy Switch
Pokemon Catcher / Escape Rope + Night Spear

Plasma decks:
Ultra Ball + Colress Machine + DCE
Shadow Triad --> G Booster

 

[Croatian_Nidoking]

How do you do that? Don't reply with something analogous to "not successfully/easily."

Well, that's all a matter of finding the right deck. Now, what deck in this format (that doesn't require Beach) might fit that desciption?

You need to stop doing that. That's it. Doing this is detrimental to your frame of thought. Whatever it takes: hold your hands together and say a prayer, sit on your hands, keep your hands on your own hand of cards before the attack, associate it with rushing (which it is and can earn the player a warning penalty).

I'm a hasty player, so I have trouble. What do you do when you find yourself doing this?

For the record, I work a lot. To date, Virginia has had 13 LCs and I have played in 0; Virginia has had 5 CCs and I have played in 1. I was the TO in 2 of the LCs; I am scheduled to judge in 1 CC; I plan to play in 1 more CC. I did manage to get to 1 RC but I am scheduled to judge at an upcoming RC. I don't get to play much at league because I am the LL. To sum up, I do not get to play a lot.

I played in 6-7 LCs (I think) and 3 CCs this year and plan to go to the RC. So yes, I do get to play a lot locally.

There is merit to what has already been said in this thread: you have to play if you want to think like a champion. If you are going to stick to local level events, that will be the extent of your skills. We can discuss knowledge and good practices as well as techniques to bring to relieve "distractions" and regain focus, but you will have to do some work--get to events--if you want to improve. I see you live in Florida. Wasn't there a marathon this year? Marathons line up events conveniently in a concentrated number of days. Did you attend any of those events?

Yes - the Saturday and Sunday events. I couldn't attend any of the other events because a) I could not travel to them or b) (in the case of the Friday event) I had very important work to do.

By "afford," I will make a guess that it is financial reasons that keep you from attending events. Those league players who present a comfortable level of play for you, would they like to play at tournaments too? Could you get them together, share a room, divide up gas money, and test decks the night before? If they are juniors/seniors, that is great because it is easier for them to win packs and you all as a group will benefit from the cards (you indirectly because they may get cards you are interested in or the new cards will help them improve their decks to be more of a challenge to you); if they are masters, then maybe you will be paired against them and since you already stand a good chance of defeating them, you will do better in the tournament

I used to be able to go to certain non-local tournament (e. g. Port St. Lucie) with a few friends, but then they found jobs that forced them to work on Saturdays, and that was the end of that. And whenever I ask any of the local League players if I could get a ride anywhere, they say their cars are full.

On that note, I see FL's RC a 4-hour drive from you. You are going to the event, correct?

Yes, with my father and brother. Gives them an excuse to romp around Orlando.

"Problem is..." NO! That has been said 6 times in the thread. We need to not fixate on a problem. You can't afford to go to events --> don't do it alone.

Well, I can't find any friends to go to tournaments with. I'm a loner.

In post #53 and #55, there is a fixation on losing at past events and how it demoralizes you, using this to reject the advise about learning from a defeat. "does nothing to help" is exaggerating. When reviewing a game, avoid exaggeration.


This is going to be something you have to work on. Again, it won't happen instantly. It may take months.

Good advice, but how exactly does one do this? How can I condition myself to avoid exaggeration/demoralization?

On the topic of work, while I am willing to admit that my presentation of the questions in my post #51 is poor, "Too many questions to think about over the course of a game" will resonate with some as an example of not wanting to work. I'm unsure what you are looking for, but hopefully my revision below is more helpful. When you find yourself fixating on an outcome during a game or exaggerating an outcome, start asking yourself what of the opponent's cards on the list have been played.

Again, it's not that I don't want to work, it's just that I find that there's just simply too much to think about. All the cards on the field, in the discard pile, in the deck, in the Prizes - there's too many resources to keep track of, and that burns me out. Multiply that by 5-6 over the course of a day, and the problem only gets worse.

Is there any thing I can "crosstrain" in that can help me manage resources in a complex manner?

_________________________________________________________________
Keeping your opponent's inventory:
Juniper:
N:
Level ball:
Ultra Ball:
Pokemon Catcher:
HTL:
Colress Machine:
Super Rod:
Stadiums:
Ace Spec:
# of energy cards (in best of 3):
What supporter was played last turn:
What energy card was played last turn:

Card Combinations:
Decks in general:
Super Rod + any ball
Ultra Ball / Dowsing Machine / Computer Search + N / Bicycle

Blastoise/Keldeo:
Professor Juniper + Superior Energy Retrieval

Darkrai decks:
Professor Juniper + Dark Patch
Ultra Ball + Dark Patch
Dark Patch + Energy Switch
Pokemon Catcher / Escape Rope + Night Spear

Plasma decks:
Ultra Ball + Colress Machine + DCE
Shadow Triad --> G Booster

That's an excellent list (which can also serve as a deckbuilding skeleton), but you left out a few things:

Sigilyph Toolbox protocols
Quantities of each important T/S/S? (or just assume 4 of each other than Ace Spec and Rod, which is 1)
You listed G Booster under Plasma decks, when it's a VirGen exclusive. That IMO is a separate deck.

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[break]

sorry...but what is this thread about again ?

 

[VictiniCup]

I think G-Booster is listed as an ACE SPEC in plasma as people have started using Gensect EX as a tech.

Basic Tool lines for Tool Drop:
4 Silver Mirror
3-4 EXP. Share
3-4 Silver Bangle
4 Float Stone

Some version my run 2 Super Rod, ACE SPEC can vary between Computer Search, Dowsing Machine and Life Dew. Level ball is mainly run as 4 of, and the supporter line consists of Professor Juniper, N, Bicycle and Random Receiver.

 

[JasonRox]

sorry...but what is this thread about again ?

It's one of the current great mysteries of this forum.

 

[Croatian_Nidoking]

It's one of the current great mysteries of this forum.

Actually, it's one lady's quest to try and find out what separates the great players from the merely good. So far, I only have the faintest inkling.

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[woodsy]

Actually, it's one lady's quest to try and find out what separates the great players from the merely good. So far, I only have the faintest inkling.

- Croatian_Nidoking

You've been given a massive amount of information. I mean, I might link this thread to others with the same questions and just tell them to ignore your responses. I'm having a hard time believing you're not a troll at this point.

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[Croatian_Nidoking]

woodsy, you're not helping by being negative. If you don't have anything positive to contribute to this thread, don't say anything. It's as simple as that.

And yes, I'm not a troll. I am listening. It's just that 1) I can't quite figure out how to put this all into action and 2) I can't seem to overcome all my negativity, especially when it comes to losing.

Awaiting ShadowCard's response to post #69....

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

[ArcticPhoenix46]

And yes, I'm not a troll. I am listening. It's just that 1) I can't quite figure out how to put this all into action and 2) I can't seem to overcome all my negativity, especially when it comes to losing
- Croatian_Nidoking

I think you just need to think. Like i was playing a game today with a blastoise deck vs a darkrai. And i super scooped up a benched kyurem because i had seen him discard an absol so didnt want him to be able to finish off my active.
You havto think through what they have in there hand as well. Like you will probably know some cards they are holding. And work out what the worst case scenario is. Like lazer and hammers and virbank and a catcher all at once. Or that they could have 2 energy switches and catch you off guard to KO your powered up pokemon
Also i found that playing poker helps in face to face battles. Being able to read whether they are happy with there hand or not is a huge advantage especially when you are holding an N

Edit: also there is no shame in losing. I used to race competitive gokarts and kickboxing mma and nog winning was demoralizing but if you cant take some sort of positive from it like "i could do a faster race if i did this or if i fight close range rather than long it would throw off the opponent"
There hasto be things from every game where you acknowledge that you could have done something better. If not, then you should probably give away the game because you dont seem to be happy and in my opinion its the best way to improve

 

[ShadowCard]

Awaiting ShadowCard's response to post #69....

It is coming . I just need more time to revise what I'm trying to say.

 

[Croatian_Nidoking]

Also i found that playing poker helps in face to face battles. Being able to read whether they are happy with there hand or not is a huge advantage especially when you are holding an N

Unfortunately, I really don't have much money to throw away in poker. Otherwise, I would take up that suggestion.

Edit: also there is no shame in losing. I used to race competitive gokarts and kickboxing mma and nog winning was demoralizing but if you cant take some sort of positive from it like "i could do a faster race if i did this or if i fight close range rather than long it would throw off the opponent"
There hasto be things from every game where you acknowledge that you could have done something better. If not, then you should probably give away the game because you dont seem to be happy and in my opinion its the best way to improve

It's not that I'm not happy, period. It's that I'm only happy when I win. When I win, I can get stuff. I feel like I'm in it only for the gold and glory, and nothing else matters. What else is there to this game but the gold and glory? Can you tell me?

Also, how exactly does one find the positive in a loss? I mean, most of my losses aren't so much well-fought battles as they are the Pokemon equivalents of getting one's brigade massacred and oneself badly wounded in the process. How is one supposed to learn/find something positive in that?

And I don't want to quit. I've gone too far to quit. To quit would be suicide.

- Croatian_Nidoking

 

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You've been given a massive amount of information. I mean, I might link this thread to others with the same questions and just tell them to ignore your responses. I'm having a hard time believing you're not a troll at this point.

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Hmm...I have to agree with the facts.

* this thread is turning into a facebook troll post *

With amount of advise that has been given...if you are unable to take anything from it...then you have reached your peak.

If you are only playing with conditions where you will win 100% of the time...you will NEVER be what is called "Champion"

A "Champion" seeks out difficult challenges to increase their own skill level.

Again, if you are only satisfied with winning games with people with less than or equal to your skill level...obtaining the title "Champion" will always be a dream out of your reach.

 

[woodsy]

Dude, we've given you everything you need to put it into action, you just have a terrible attitude. And more to this game? How about having fun with your friends. I've only won a small amount of events but I still love it and I only rarely get upset over losing. You just have a terrible attitude, and don't bother asking advice on how to fix that because the only person who can change it is you. You've been given a plethora of information by some great players, and you've just responded terribly to every single one. You wanna talk about don't respond if I'm gonna be negative, how about you take your own advice. You'll never be great with an all or nothing attitude like yours. Learn from your loses, take them like a champion and get over them. And yes we get it, you can't cuz you have a terrible attitude. But we can't fix that, only you can. Sorry if I'm being mean, but you're just being ridiculous.

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