[Next_rim]

Time-wise it really depends how much you play. It took me ~800 games over ~1 year to get from bronze to masters. I would play maybe 2-3 games a week, with spikes of 60+ games a week when I had time, and sometimes not playing for 3-4 weeks straight.

[Seffy]

I'd say 5 months is more than enough if you do put the time and effort within that period; heck you can even get there within 3 months if you're really keen.

I'll try to do this too, seeing as I've got three months before uni starts. But I do have quite a head start though, I've played around the Diamond league before (due to stupid placements) and now I've been quite rusty so I've been placed in Gold (but I reckon my skills atm are lower.. way lower), and with time and practice should be able to pick up again quite soon. But we all have to do something outside of the game, not just completely committing to it as the others have said. If you keep your fitness up you'll be able to last longer in the game, and also mentally training yourself can help I reckon. Finally it is VERY important to take it easy when you play, just have fun. Afterall, that's what the whole point of playing a game is, having fun. Stressing/raging is normal, but don't let those emotions get to you because it'll just be hindering your development.

All the best in your endeavour mate.

[TidaL]

Gl hope you can reach your goal!

Drink lots of water to keep that strategic brain hydrated :P

[TAEdarus]

Originally Posted by AtlasWing

Is it possible? I'm currently - in rank, and would want to hit , if not high by the time HOTS is released. I could clock in around 4-6hrs on weekdays, 7-10hrs on weekends. I'm a terran by the way, :/ I understand that this goal sounds rather unrealistic, but I wish to take part in HOTS open cup when it is released.

Everyone else has given their 2c and as you can see the support is hugely positive.

Just focus on your goal, let nothing take away your determination and you'll get there with time to spare

[FS.Kezz]

Make sure that if you dedicate to playing those hours that you are still keeping some variety and fun in your life other than playing/watching/reading about StarCraft. It can be all-consuming at times and I'm sure most people on here can attest to having their life taken over by the game at some point. Mental strength and the ability to keep improving at an RTS (or anything in life, really) involves knowing that you must let yourself rest and be away from it, in order to come back and keep growing. Keep up a healthy diet and a little bit of exercise (it can be as simple as walking/jogging!) and a good amount of sleep. With these, you will find that you can avoid getting frustrated/burnt out.

[JaggerZerg]

Just think about the game instead of time

[AxS.Xenovia]

as long as you can keep to sc2 mainly i think its possible.

unlike me who tends to drift off to other games a lot (dota2, Dishonored recently, GW2 and you get the point)

had i dedicated that time into sc2, i think id be higher than i am now (Silver)