Then compete as a competitor you know it's about passion. This scene is far too small to provide the shiny things but the community offers a place to be connected with other people who enjoy the game and love the idea of trying to beat other people in a more structured environment than ladder. It's these sorts of things that will make you want to get better or you'll find your place and still feel involved. Personally I like the Idea of getting tangible objects but it in online community run events it's an extra that's not commonplace in any gaming community. There are LAN events that have this kind of stuff and it's cool idk how many events in your area or mine do but there are instances of this in various communities.
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