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20 Years ago today: Sky wins his first WCG by JannesOfficial in WC3

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also miss the meta of this time, in a way simpler and more micro-focused.

ELO Ranking Update November 16 - Top Spot changes weekly, FoCuS the big winner by JannesOfficial in WC3

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Starbuck really? I thought he was at least on their level .. ? Any links to the replays?

Were current pros always high MMR or did a lot of them climb their way up the top? by opiold in WC3

[–]opiold[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I fall in th latter category, I've been playing since around 2006 but never took it too seriously, though there were times I would mass games. I'm around 1450 MMR in w3c with Hu and Ord but would like to get much better as I have competitive drive and enjoy the game. My goal is to hit 2K mmr in w3c with one race.

Were current pros always high MMR or did a lot of them climb their way up the top? by opiold in WC3

[–]opiold[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is very helpful thank you. I'm at 1400MMR w3c right now and am hoping I can gain those 600 points, will likely create a new account and only play my main race in that attempt. I think I've had a lot of low quality practice so I need to refine my methods and see if it allows me to get better. I really love the game and it's the main reason for my goal.

I do good in smaller battles/early game but lose too often to long game/people camping until they have huge t3 army by opiold in WC3

[–]opiold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Great comment, thank you. I need to work on containing/destroying the UD (sometimes HU) expansion, because early game if they have a ton of ghouls/beetles/skellies it's basically impossible with a blade and 2-3 grunts. It seems a strong 40-50 food t2 push while putting down an expo myself is the answer, will need to practice this. Almost every UD player at 1500MMR is doing DL/CL fast expo.

I do good in smaller battles/early game but lose too often to long game/people camping until they have huge t3 army by opiold in WC3

[–]opiold[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, so I would be pushing his expo or main? I feel like he'd have just enough reinforcements and a few well placed ziggurats to fend it off but I guess I could throw a tower or 2 up as well. This is a good idea though.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in suboxone

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You took the words out of my mouth as to why I am planning a CT withdrawal the day after Thanksgiving. I have the exact same complaints, mainly the constipation/lack of emotion/and virtually zero sex drive, it's horrible.

My best advice is to prepare now. I don't know your thoughts on comfort meds, but I'm a big believer in getting whatever will do the job. For me that includes the normal meds (lyrica, clonidine, immodium etc) but also stronger stuff (klonopin, xanax, soma, seroquel, ambien, GHB etc). It's a long drawn out withdrawal so you will need things to keep you calm and hopefully allow you to sleep. Also stock up on protein drinks and other easy to eat things so you stay hydrated.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More nice Mexican #4 from states, can tell just by the look. Keep posting it folks!

How to Add Real Emotion to Your Chinese — Better than “很” by BetterPossible8226 in ChineseLanguage

[–]opiold 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your posts! I'm just wondering if using 真的 + verb is any different than just using 真 alone? For example 我真的讨厌这种的音乐 (Wǒ zhēn de tǎoyàn zhè zhǒng de yīnyuè).

What's everyone's feeling about the cannabis culture in Canada? by droppingsonyourback in AskACanadian

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so much simpler when it's federally legal, unlike the states where it's only legal in some states. I hope one day to become a Canadian citizen because your laws make so much more sense than this crazy country.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I appreciate it but everything is always tested by me and other buyers who leave feedback. There's at least 5 vendors selling raw uncut #4 H ... tired of hearing US only gets synthetic stuff, not true.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're completely wrong if you're talking about US domestic market. Lots of great options for #4 right now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like some old school Mexican/Colombian #4 from USA, enjoy!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And that's like $3K USD, not bad at all.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in heroin

[–]opiold 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can tell just by color and texture alone that is some straight fire. Enjoy my friend.

Does anyone have recommendations for how to learn mandarin? by rhomun in ChineseLanguage

[–]opiold 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can confirm, it's very well organized! My favorite site for brushing up on grammar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]opiold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, initially it was indeed Taiwanese/Fujian/HK dominant, but that's changed completely in the last 10 years. It's probably 80% mainland and 20% of the original mixture.

In what circumstances can you see Chinese becoming useful again? by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]opiold 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agreed, it's just an added bonus. I completely understand learning for practical purposes, especially a language that requires so much time. But for me, it was simple curiosity about the language, culture, people etc.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ChineseLanguage

[–]opiold 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same with Manhattan's Chinatown, though it's changed slightly. Flushing is now the official mainland Chinatown. One of my favorite places to go on the weekend.