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Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

So I've been playing random for just over a week now.

Amusing amounts of fail.

Things to note
Ladder anxiety - gone.
Insight into how other races work - incredibly handy.
4Gate - hilariously effective.

After some coaching with PiG and Eldrid - both of whom I thoroughly recommend - I've decided I need to cut down on the amount of things I'm trying to do in game, and get back to basics.

Game Modes
To achieve this, I've decided to set my brain into three 'game modes' that dictate where I focus my attention and actions on a particular aspect of my gameplay, to the exclusion of everything else.

Build Order Mode

• Focus on crisp execution of my build order
• Include an initial probe/scv/drone scout, after which -
• Ignore what my opponent is doing
• Ends when my build order for that race runs out, usually ~30 supply

Macro Mode

• Focus on constant execution of the macro cycle for that race
• Include map awareness
• Ignore opponent's tech/unit composition
• Ends when I notice my opponent move out on the map

Engagement Mode

• Focus on positioning and achieving multiple attack angles
• Include queuing up as many units as possible
• Ignore everything else
• Ends when the engagement finishes, at which point I kick back to Macro Mode

What's the point?
The objective of dividing up my gameplay is so that my brain, my eyes and my hands have a specific task at any point in time.

Currently, I put a lot of brainpower into deciding what I should be paying attention to. I'm trying to remove that brainpower requirement by turning it into a process which I should eventually do automatically, much like learning the macro cycle for each race.

Now for the important part:

How I Learn
I'm a visual learner. Flowcharts and diagrams make me happy. Without a visual cue, remembering things is incredibly difficult for me. Thus:



Every time I switch between modes, I pick the battery up and move it. Because this requires both visual and tactile interaction with switching game modes, it's more clearly defined in my brain.

Am I going to lose a whole heap of games? You bet.

Any game where I lose to a superior unit composition, I will grin, rub my tummy and mash that Find Game button.

Any game where I lose to superior macro, I will assault my desk with my head and squint at the replay.

I'll run with this for a week, see if my macro improves, and let you guys know.

Cheers yo

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

I noticed the same thing when I started playing Random. Any ladder anxiety that was there is completely gone cause you know you suck with at least 2/3 of the races.

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

Loving your Adventures so far. Good way to keep track of everything too.

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

I love this
95% of the time you wont be losing to a better unit comp (as discussed). rly nice way to think about the game!

Goodluck!! ^^a

PS: epicsupercool thing with the battery ^^ Also, more pic's like last blog! :P

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

That battery thing is.... genius. Good luck dude!

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

Good luck, very creative way to improve

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

Best of luck with your randoming

Re: Apth's Random Adventures - Land of Fail
 

I'm amazed to discover that you have such a structured spirit. No wonder you create the Replay Feedback Thread. That battery going up and down on those awesome charts is epic.

You pushed this to perfectly draw those on computer, I especially love the Lego block.