Author Topic: yet anoher leave of absence (Read 10693 times)

lightningninja · « **Reply #75 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:38:48 PM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 16, 2011, 11:37:54 PM

heh i still have more respect for you then i do myself right now randall you won ne regioals.

I won nationals. I went to a local today. 1-2, totally got smashed. But hey, I beat a Samuel deck without Samuel in mine.

If you don't focus on winning, you'll have a lot more fun. Because it's not about winning.

The Warrior · « **Reply #76 on:** September 17, 2011, 11:43:08 PM »

Quote from: lightningninja on September 17, 2011, 11:38:48 PM

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 16, 2011, 11:37:54 PM
heh i still have more respect for you then i do myself right now randall you won ne regioals.
I won nationals. I went to a local today. 1-2, totally got smashed. But hey, I beat a Samuel deck without Samuel in mine. If you don't focus on winning, you'll have a lot more fun. Because it's not about winning.

Its not about winning, its about finding a way have Que Hold Buckler

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #77 on:** September 19, 2011, 07:40:33 AM »

hmm i don't know i effectively have 3 decks right now and while yes i can enjoy any of them i just feel like there inferior and that everybody is just secretly making fun of me for not following the stupid genesis samuel party. is it so wrong to want to actually enjoy a game instead of winning with no effort genesis and samuel are strats a child can handle and not screw up. these are my feelings and every game i play just reenforces this.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #78 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:23:07 AM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 19, 2011, 07:40:33 AM

is it so wrong to want to actually enjoy a game instead of winning with no effort

No it isn't. Is it wrong to continually whine about Genesis and Samuel decks? Maybe

My point is just play the decks that you have fun playing, and don't worry about whether you win or what the other person is playing.

Note to self: it is probably equally wrong to continually whine about TGT, and I should not worry so much about that card either.

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #79 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:28:21 AM »

your obviously missing the point. im judged based on my performance. by not being a nats champion im less worthy as a player to this entire community the person part is whatever my issue is how people view me as a player and in that regard everyone here prolly agrees i suck cause i don't play speed and i don't use cheap tactics that don't let an opponet respond.im sorry if i like a fair fight but this game is beyond that being possible its all about 1 sided control/ speed decks with any counters being too slow to matter. or ruining the themes i try to enjoy so fine people want me to shut up then i will ill totally dissapear and never be heard from again im sorry to everyone i hurt and im sorry it has to end like this but i know when im not wanted to play anymore.

Lamborghini_diablo · « **Reply #80 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:50:16 AM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 19, 2011, 10:28:21 AM

im judged based on my performance. by not being a nats champion im less worthy as a player to this entire community

I have told you this TIME and TIME again over AIM... This simply IS. NOT. TRUE! I don't even PLAY at tournaments, yet I feel welcomed and respected here.

However, since it seems me telling you this has no effect, I will highlight this so that you can hear from everyone ELSE.

Other members, I beg you to show Matt that this is not the case. This is one of the biggest issues that causes Matt to feel angry, unwanted, and just depressed.

soul seeker · « **Reply #81 on:** September 19, 2011, 11:41:03 AM »

Matt, judging from your time stamp, did you stay up all night? That is not healthy. I hope you get some rest, and FWIW I tried to encourage you last night that your decks have potential, to have fun testing and tweaking them. (In fact, I may borrow one of your deck's ideas if you don't mind.) If you can't do that, then temporarily not playing may help you to get some rest and a fresh perspective. I hope that you find the peace and acceptance that only God can give.

stefferweffer · « **Reply #82 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:16:53 PM »

Other members, I beg you to show Matt that this is not the case. This is one of the biggest issues that causes Matt to feel angry, unwanted, and just depressed.
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OK, I can't be silent about this anymore. The biggest reason that this person feels angry, unwanted and depressed is HIMSELF. I gave this person my full support and encouragement on the first page of this thread, reminding him that Jesus died for him so his value to God and to us is beyond measure. For SIX PAGES now others have done the same. Now compare the OP's recent threads to what he said at the beginning. Where is the growth? We are told by him that we make good points, he admits to his faults, and he then goes on to whine some more. (I know that's harsh, but I don't know what else to call it after 6 pages of unheeded encouragement.) Angry, unwanted and depressed because of Redemption?! This is why I advised from the beginning that he stop playing. He seems unable to enjoy the game without lamenting over what others think about him and accusing the winners of using "cheap" tactics.

I tried the "warm fuzzy" approach and it fell on deaf ears. Time for some "tough love" and straight talk, in my humble opinion.

(And now I will be - 1 to death as the "bad guy". That's OK - I can take it.)

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #83 on:** September 19, 2011, 01:32:15 PM »

ok just to set the record straight its not that i don't understand i just have alot of issues this is not as cut and dry as maybe the thread seems to make it im slowly working thru them but this is very hard and i know you all care but mostly for me as a fellow christian which while thats grand and im not gonna say i don't much love and appreciate that cause i do love it the problem is my lvl of skill as a player is far below where i wamt it to be and thats what has me whacked out yeah maybe i need to just let it go but im sorry not that easy so attack me all you want it doesn't help

stefferweffer · « **Reply #84 on:** September 19, 2011, 03:29:18 PM »

My brother lost his battle against clinical depression, so I have nothing but sympathy and love for you, and I will pray for you. If you are suffering from mental illness then please seek medical attention while your friends and family continue to offer their support, as we are doing right here. I'm not trying to attack you, but rather to help you. And it seems to me, and to others, that you really need to step away from Redemption for a while and focus on more important matters. I'm here if you ever need to "chat".

lightningninja · « **Reply #85 on:** September 19, 2011, 06:41:52 PM »

It's not true. In fact, I HATE Gabe, Bryon, and all the other good players. They drive me nuts.*

*This is less than 0% true.

The point is, you are NOT judged on your performance. I can honestly say that I in NO, NO, NO way judge a player by his accomplishments. In fact I have a lot more respect for players who play with original decks and don't win, than those who build decks just to win. You are welcomed no matter how terribly you play. If this wasn't true, I'd be sitting at home with my 100+ card deck with beast from the earth wondering why I can't win.

Isildur · « **Reply #86 on:** September 19, 2011, 10:40:44 PM »

You are never judged by how you preform or by how you choose to play. As many know I play by just being all around dumb and making decks that make no sense for example Goat with Horn + Goat with Horn enhans x3 in the same deck, Deacons, Pioneering Gates of Hell Decks or winning Sealed Deck at 2010 nats with 3 Prophets packs. Do people call me crazy? Yeah they sure do. Do I still have fun playing the game? You bet I do!

Maynid · « **Reply #87 on:** September 20, 2011, 08:03:42 AM »

Steff, this therapist gives you

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #88 on:** September 23, 2011, 04:26:07 PM »

perhaps but how do you guys get rid of that irrevocable feeling of what if that you caused the loss by not being good enough. is this really only just me dealing with these issues.

Prof Underwood · « **Reply #89 on:** September 23, 2011, 04:56:46 PM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 23, 2011, 04:26:07 PM

perhaps but how do you guys get rid of that irrevocable feeling of what if that you caused the loss by not being good enough.

#1 - When I lose, it is usually because I made a mistake that cost me the game. I recognize the mistake and appreciate that I had the opportunity to learn from that mistake so that I won't make it again later in a more important game.

#2 - When I lose and can't point to any mistakes, it is usually because my opponent just got an incredible draw, and I chalk that up to randomness or the will of God. Neither of those are in my control, so I don't feel badly about them at all.

#3 - When I lose consistently to the same person, I do conclude that I am not as good of a Redemption player as they are. However, that has nothing to do with my overall self-worth. Therefore, I don't even question whether I am "good enough" as a person, because it is irrelevant. Instead I just accept that they are a better player than I am, and consider it an honor to get to play them and learn from their expertise. I also focus on becoming friends with that person so that our relationship is broader than simply being about them trouncing me all the time

YourMathTeacher · « **Reply #90 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:07:38 PM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 23, 2011, 04:26:07 PM

perhaps but how do you guys get rid of that irrevocable feeling of what if that you caused the loss by not being good enough. is this really only just me dealing with these issues.

Yes, it is just you. For the rest of us, the feeling is revocable.

TheKarazyvicePresidentRR · « **Reply #91 on:** September 23, 2011, 06:48:52 PM »

Quote from: Prof Underwood on September 23, 2011, 04:56:46 PM

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 23, 2011, 04:26:07 PM
perhaps but how do you guys get rid of that irrevocable feeling of what if that you caused the loss by not being good enough.
#1 - When I lose, it is usually because I made a mistake that cost me the game. I recognize the mistake and appreciate that I had the opportunity to learn from that mistake so that I won't make it again later in a more important game.

#2 - When I lose and can't point to any mistakes, it is usually because my opponent just got an incredible draw, and I chalk that up to randomness or the will of God. Neither of those are in my control, so I don't feel badly about them at all.

#3 - When I lose consistently to the same person, I do conclude that I am not as good of a Redemption player as they are. However, that has nothing to do with my overall self-worth. Therefore, I don't even question whether I am "good enough" as a person, because it is irrelevant. Instead I just accept that they are a better player than I am, and consider it an honor to get to play them and learn from their expertise. I also focus on becoming friends with that person so that our relationship is broader than simply being about them trouncing me all the time

#4 Some people stack their decks with buckler, which is completely unfair.

SomeKittens · « **Reply #92 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:07:37 PM »

Remember, it doesn't meany anything about you as a person, or how others judge you. #1's good advice. Make sure to see what you can do to do better.

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #93 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:11:18 PM »

yeah 0-5 is a mistake a mistake called a retarded deck i shoulda never built cause im a moron

Bobbert · « **Reply #94 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:31:42 PM »

Just because you lost doesn't mean you're a moron. I went to my first tournament with a 100+ card deck. It had cards from almost every brigade in it. I won one game. That doesn't mean I'm a moron. At least, I don't think so

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #95 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:34:14 PM »

point is top players don't ever lose 0-5

stefferweffer · « **Reply #96 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:58:57 PM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 23, 2011, 08:34:14 PM

point is top players don't ever lose 0-5

Top players have bad draws too, like where every hero is on the bottom of their deck. "Time and chance happen to them all."

lightningninja · « **Reply #97 on:** September 23, 2011, 08:59:09 PM »

Quote from: christiangamer25 on September 23, 2011, 08:34:14 PM

point is top players don't ever lose 0-5

Ok now you're just saying things you have no idea about. We're telling you the truth. It's up to you to be open. If you're not willing to listen, that's okay. Maybe Redemption is not for you. But you're acting like top players always win, you always lose and so do other novices, and top strategies always win. This is all wrong. Seriously.

christiangamer25 · « **Reply #98 on:** September 23, 2011, 09:02:08 PM »

then prove it show me where gabe kirk pol ever lose more then maybe once in a blue moon

lightningninja · « **Reply #99 on:** September 23, 2011, 09:16:11 PM »

Nationals. Gabe didn't even place. Which means he lost more than once. Pol didn't place either I don't think, if so he didn't take first. And Kirk is the MASTER of 3rd place, he'll tell you that. 3rd Place 3 years in a row. So yeah, it's true. They lost more than you think. And they have COUNTLESS losses until their deck is to the point that it is when they compete at nationals.

And I lose all the time, but I won multi so that doesn't count.

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Author Topic: yet anoher leave of absence (Read 10693 times)

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