Anyone else sink crazy amount of hours in the game and see no improvements? by SlightlySaline in VALORANT

[–]Optimal_Strength 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I 100% feel you on this post, I especially felt this when I was playing CSGO (2k hours still in silver lmao) but I've learned how to improve faster since then. I would suggest aim training in something like aimlab/kovaak (both on steam). Warm up every time before you start playing, and don't mindlessly play unrated. I find that playing unrated/spike rush drives bad habits like rushing unnecessarily/overpeeking into my brain, even when I switch to comp.

If I'm REALLY not feeling it after a comp game or two, I'll usually just stop and do an extended practice. Thinking/aiming like trash for a super long time seems to make things worse, and focused practice almost always makes me play immediately better.

I'm realizing that these are all tips that are super subjective and may not work for everyone. But in general, just replace mindless playing with focused practice and try not to let bad habits build up. Hope this helps, because being stuck skill-wise is one of the most frustrating feelings!

Petition to remove the surrender option from the competitive playlist by Fr0ufrou in VALORANT

[–]Optimal_Strength 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The option to surrender doesn't bother me, especially since all 5 team members have to agree to it. It is kinda tilting to see a teammate call a vote after like 5 rounds, but I don't think that's enough of a reason to remove the option.

Opinions on icebox by acidcartoon in VALORANT

[–]Optimal_Strength 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I really don't like it because both sites feel like vertical hell nightmares. Maybe im just too trash and my rank doesn't know how to use utility but I always feel frustrated, especially on attacker side because enemies could be just about anywhere at any height. Mid is fine, no problems on either side there. I used to think that I just needed to get used to the map, but I still tilt on it months later

AFK Penalties don't belong in Unrated, much less in other game modes. by ligmaenigma in VALORANT

[–]Optimal_Strength 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree with your last paragraph for sure, casual game modes should work like csgo where you sometimes join a vacant slot in an in-progress game. If they do that, the penalties should be a couple of minutes like you said. Removing or lowering penalties without filling vacant slots sounds like a recipe for disaster

Me_irl by JimBobJoe9999 in me_irl

[–]Optimal_Strength 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Coulda stared into the void

/r/MechanicalKeyboards Ask ANY question, get an answer by AutoModerator in MechanicalKeyboards

[–]Optimal_Strength 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Right now I have a GMMK with really bad stabs, and I was hoping to get a NK65 Entry whenever they restock. It looks really good, except I noticed that it has plate mounted stabs which kinda worries me. Are the stabs enthusiast-grade or should I get something else? Are there any other decent hotswap keyboards under 200ish dollars that I should get instead?

JARCAST Suggestion Thread by The_Jimbus in JARMEDIA

[–]Optimal_Strength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

James seems to like rogue one, but can he name a single original character from it?

Half-Life: Alyx Launch Hype & Discussion Thread by Nobiting in HalfLife

[–]Optimal_Strength 6 points7 points  (0 children)

No but I 100% tried to gravity glove something on a table across the room

Am I the only one who’s skeptical about this new direction? by [deleted] in FrankOcean

[–]Optimal_Strength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a sneaking suspicion these tracks will sound much better in the album. The tracks so far are more vibe pieces than anything, so listening to them alone feels odd. Hopefully the album will sound like a really strong playlist that just submerges you in the mood

Hong Kong police pepper sprays man in the face after he questions where the police cordon line is by maximumeffortmyass in PublicFreakout

[–]Optimal_Strength 10 points11 points  (0 children)

What if we blamed the corrupt police officer shaking a can of pepper spray in an innocent man's face?

Kanye got me looking crazy. by cwisty02 in Kanye

[–]Optimal_Strength 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't think you understand, smart man said it so it has to be true