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Nice one Fede. Talk about commitment.

As for torn ligament, I wouldn't worry too much about that mate. Just switch to protoss. Here's an instructional video from (oldie but goldie)

I play Protoss on my ipod, it's rather easy!

Is there a plan to continue streaming? The community is very thankful of the work in BSG's and other things so far, and some big clan wars coming up! (AxS vs eQ huehuehue)

Yeah in the OP it says regular streaming schedule and yes I will continue casting as long as people want me to

If u just lost your job because of a torn ligament in your wrist and it is due to gaming, then this is rather sad.

Gaming in moderation should always be the situation. Your job and health should be more important or at least as important, as the game or gaming. Reviewing your replays gives yourself not only a break physically or mentally, but a chance to understand your strengths, weaknesses, your opponent's build, timings etc.

Hope you get better soon and find a new job soon too.

EDIT : Add on : Also don't underestimate injuries, they tend to recur. So allow yourself for a good recovery but bearing in mind, it can recur, to always take care.

The injury occured at work, the guy who caused is got fired, I can return as soon as it is healed, so its like a lay off recovery period kinda thing, but since i was casual no payment or payout kinda thing.

they are assisting out of companies own pocket for my bills eg rent, elec, phone petrol etc though

Oh, so basically you aren't paid but you're being compensated or something?

Good thing they fired the guy that caused the injury on you.

Have a good recovery, and don't play TOO MUCH.. imo 100 is a really high number if you're wanting to recover, you should limit it greatly for now and play other games that isn't as straining more often if you can.

Be really careful with your wrist, any playing that you do will definitely increase the duration that it stays injured.

What fenner's saying is play protoss, your wrist will be fine then

Can't even play protoss, I like macro too much

In all seriousness, if you have a torn ligament, you shouldn't do anything for the next 6 weeks. Your wrist will likely never fully recover depending on exactly what you did and how much that part gets used during gaming. But taking 6 weeks off now may mena the difference between an hour of gaming before pain or 4 hours of gaming before pain in the years to come. Take it from someone who has sporting or gaming related injuries in several joints.

I would stop using it all together, your going to make it way worse and possibly ruin the chances of you ever working full time ever again, let alone using a mouse or keyboard.

Also because your a Casual, you would still be 100% covered for workers compensation, an injury attained at a work place is covered by the work place guarantee and agreement.


Take a break!!

You should definitely listen to the guys who say to take it easy!
But you probably wont, so good luck to you in your games.
Some advice:

Stay chilled. Never assume you are being trolled and then ban the person without being sure they're not just making comments on your gameplay. As a gold leaguer obviously people are going to see flaws and want to help.
Be welcoming to new people who visit your stream - greet them, tell them to follow.
Try and stream at the same time of day so you can get the same audience to come back (I see that's already in your list)
Try to be a bit upbeat and happy. If you're feeling angry/miserable log off. Nobody wants to watch a miserable player. Low league players are watched when they have a good personality!
As always, interact as much as possible with your chat.

Keep up the good casting work for BSG etc and go easy on the ladder with that sore wrist.
Honestly I would say it would be better to take the entire rest of the season off and do other stuff that isn't gonna make your wrist worse but I know you wont do that :P

GL! Above all: HF ... people like people who are having fun

Don't listen to the haters Fede, they just don't want you playing as much because they dont want to see you succeed. Keep playing through the pain mate, that's how superstars are born, through pain and suffering! gl hf

+1 to Malice! Follow your dreams man, look forward to tuning in! GlHF!

I understand you have time off but is this wise?

How many viewers do you usually get? Streaming full time is not really worth anything financially unless you are very popular - which with the way you treat people isn't going to happen.

If you have an injury the most important thing is to focus on getting better so you can return to work. The longer you are out the more financially strained it becomes which makes life shit. Gaming full time on an injured wrist is a really stupid idea. A proper job is far more important than any game.

For every person deluded into thinking they can become a "pro gamer" or streaming professional know it is a VERY RARE OCCURRENCE. Those who do go "pro" usually end up living off nothing because it is not an industry where there is huge money unless you are one of the top players in the world. As for streamers, unless you have something that sets you apart streaming is never worth the financial commitment of being "full time" because even if you do get partnered or donations the likelyhood of getting over $3000K AUD a month - which is what an average job should pay to cover bills etc is slim.

I understand people get caught up in their dreams but at some point they have to realise that focusing on a hobby over recovering from an injury is a terrible idea.