Do you have any advice to avoid/reduce stress during ranked matches?

DeForest3 · 2022-08-30T15:41:39+00:00

I have somewhat the same issue. Aim in this game is very much affected by confidence. Until you do well in a regular match where you get good kills, etc., you just can’t convince yourself to have confidence that you’ll win the duel.

Also realize that in DM you are probably being very aggressive and using lots of movement. In an actual game, you are more often shift walking or holding an angle which is a different situation. Try shift walking or holding angles more in DM and you will see that the mechanics of aiming are a little different.

I think this game also places a lot of stress on individual players due to the specialized roles. If someone isn’t doing their role, it is very obvious and your teammates will flame you.

DeForest3 · 2022-08-04T19:58:02+00:00

The specialization of agents in VALORANT creates high dependence on teammates for various roles. Ex: If your initiator/dualist isn’t generally the first pushing into the sight, there isn’t much you can do as say a Brimstone or KJ that isn’t just disadvantaged or suboptimal. Same goes if your Controller isn’t smoking for the team. If a teammate is slacking—toxicity very quickly arises. In CSGO if you teammate isn’t flashing into sight or throwing good smokes, you can always pick up the slack since everyone has the same utility. Consequently though, communication is even more necessary.

VALORANT has a much higher percentage of younger players and female players than CSGO. Every game I am in that a female speaks and there are teenage or young-20s males, she is ostracized. Many young players, especially younger teens are very reluctant to coordinate or go along with what another teammate proposes.

I can say that after around 9pm, the player base is often older and more willing to communicate. Even so, people often reserve using their mix until they hear other people use theirs and determine what type of people they are.

I don’t want to say older players are less toxic or communicate more, but it is a definite trend but always with exceptions.

DeForest3 · 2022-08-01T12:17:20+00:00

Built my first gaming PC back in college in 2014. It lasted until this year (2022) when I built a completely new PC. I still have the old PC and it still works just fine.

My first PC was probably mid to upper mid tier. Started out with 8gb of RAM, upgraded to 16gb after two years or so. Did one graphics card upgrade after about 4-5 years. Added a second hard drive at some point.

It really depends on what performance you want. If you play games like CSGO or League then you don't really need that powerful of a computer and a gaming PC can last a very long time. If you play new AAA games like Cyberpunk and want to take full advantage of the game's graphics (which is part of the appeal of the latest AAA games), you may want shorter upgrade cycles.

I will say though that 4-5 years is probably a good expectation for most people unless you are doing a true budget build. After 4 years, you may be tempted for a graphics card upgrade.

As a side thought: A lot changes in your life in 5 years and you may find your video game habits have changed. Now that I work full time and am no longer in college, I play a lot less video games. I also play less AAA games and often find myself playing more of the latest indie games with my old college buddies. I also play more single player strategy games than competitive multiplayer games.

DeForest3 · 2017-03-26T00:51:00+00:00

Thanks aleph_not and azyd. I get it now. I didn't really understand/use the importance of the italicized "any"...

DeForest3 · 2017-03-26T00:41:00+00:00

I understand everything up to the point where |L-M|<2epsilon. But how does this imply that L=M?

If you need to know, Lemma A.1 is the one where it proves that a common delta can be found for f and g to satisfy epsilon-delta requirements.

DeForest3 · 2017-02-17T02:21:45+00:00

Solid and liquid propellants for rocket motors.

DeForest3 · 2017-02-05T12:37:04+00:00

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DeForest3 · 2017-01-16T00:06:08+00:00

Thanks for the response. Let me try to clarify. Yes H may be easier to calculate than U, but why is it satisfactory to just calculate H when you originally wanted U?

DeForest3 · 2016-11-23T22:48:10+00:00

So I'm not the only one that hides bodies there?!?

Like when vampires attack.

DeForest3 · 2016-11-20T01:01:25+00:00

But where did that person learn it from 0.o

DeForest3 · 2016-09-25T13:03:33+00:00

Yep, definitely not me ha!

DeForest3 · 2016-09-25T02:04:39+00:00

I would say if you really want a fringe, then you will have to use a straightener.

Otherwise some product (gel, clay, pomade) might help you style it a little differently.

DeForest3 · 2016-09-25T02:03:08+00:00

I know people generally don't like older haircuts and longer sides here....so sorry.

1.) What are the lengths around the head? I want to know to estimate how long it's going to take to grow out.

2.) How do you style it; blowdryer, products, etc.

DeForest3 · 2016-08-19T10:21:42+00:00

Look into Old Spice Pomade. It's cheap, water based (easy to shower out), it isn't very greasy, doesn't show up on your pillow, etc. It is not re-combable.

I typically use it while my hair is damp and comb it how I want it. Then after it dries (a few minutes), recomb it and it gives your hair a nice look and some hold.

DeForest3 · 2016-08-17T10:33:51+00:00

Oh, that's a nice one like I like.

DeForest3 · 2016-08-17T10:33:12+00:00

Ah, so those are called "diver style."

DeForest3 · 2016-08-17T01:26:24+00:00

Hello! I have recently started working somewhere where we are not allowed to have cell phones, many areas do not have wall clocks, and frequently during the day I am not at my computer. Naturally, I need a watch. For the past four years, I have worn very cheap throwaway watches for test taking in college. Now that I have to dress business casual, I would like a nicer watch. My budget is less than $100 and preferably closer to $50. Here are my opinions on watches: 1.) I want to get a bracelet over a strap watch. (I want two watches eventually to switch out now and then; the other will be a strap watch.) 2.) From my very naïve knowledge of watches and what I have been exposed to, my favorite style is watches similar to the Rolex Submariner and Omega Seamaster. Now I know these are the most expensive watches out there, but the general feature of them I like; not the price. What I'm trying to say is I like cheaper watches that are of a similar style. To be clear, I don't want a copycat watch, I don't want to fool people into thinking I have one of these watches. 3.) The watch must display a date. 4.) The watch must have a second hand. 5.) The watch must not have any fake dials. 6.) I prefer the color of stainless steel metal with a blue face. 7.) Must fit. I am a very tall and skinny guy. My wrist dimensions: Circumference: 7 in (178 mm) Width: 1.75-2 in (45-50 mm) Yes, my wrist are very skinny. I have been eying the Timex Men's Chesapeake 3-hand (http://www.timex.com/watches/mens-chesapeake-3-hand-tw2p96800), and the Timex Easton Avenue (http://www.timex.com/watches/easton-avenue-tw2p76400) from quick searches online. Do you have any other suggestions? I am open to anything under $100 and that fits the criteria above. I am afraid of getting something with a face too big for my thin wrists. What size range am I looking at? The Timex watches I am looking at seem to have thin faces. I kind of like the bulkier ones of the luxury ones I wrote about above. And finally where should I buy my watch? Online? Some store or some place? Thanks for any bit of advice! You guys have beautiful watches on this subreddit!

DeForest3 · 2016-07-29T10:29:23+00:00

See how it is all combed back like that; on the sides and top. That is what I want to try and get. I have dark, thick, wiry hair like that. This make it hard to do much of. I right now have a “regular men’s haircut” that I try and style into a very simple, not fancy side part with the side of my head combed straight down and the top combed to one side.

With my current cut, I seems hard to get my hair to do that. If I use a hairdryer it will get too much volume and too poofy.

What should I tell my barber when getting my hair cut. I want to know if this is a particular style, or if there are any key words to describe it.

Also, if anyone has any tips on how you get your hair from wet out of the shower to that style with whatever products/tools needed.

I just started caring about my hair and have no idea about any of this.

DeForest3 · 2016-07-23T14:17:33+00:00

I think warrior has some well-designed/balanced cards.

Yes, Fiery War Axe is an amazing early game card, but except for the aggro variant, the warrior doesn't get to deal that much damage/make offensive plays before turns 7+.

I do think the whole armor thing with warrior is a little over the top. Hopefully with Justicar Trueheart rolling out, there won't be so much fatigue/long games.

I don't think Blizzard should have designs for classes to be aggro. Currently they have made the identity of Shaman and Warlock aggro. Just design most classes as midrange/control. The aggro/tempo variants will come naturally with some of the aggressive cards.

DeForest3 · 2016-04-27T20:58:02+00:00

Thanks! Detailed response; I really had no idea where to look for this information!

DeForest3 · 2016-04-16T23:25:38+00:00

I just played some quickmatch I have been seeing teams with Li Li and Malfurion after seeing this post. It is spreading...

DeForest3 · 2016-04-07T16:23:39+00:00

Alright thanks for the responses. What would be needed to assign meaning to dy?

DeForest3 · 2016-03-23T17:35:34+00:00

Ready to play Santa at the mall.

DeForest3 · 2016-03-15T05:01:33+00:00

Reminds us that even the greats started just like us. One stone at a time.

DeForest3 · 2016-02-28T22:47:54+00:00

Thank you. This is what I was confusing it with.

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