WhiteQueen
the queen bee
As many of you know, I've recently turned 21yo. As an adult and a very successful Pokemon player, I feel obligated to give back to the Smogon community by helping the newer crop of players learn this game. As a result, I've made invaluable contribution to Smogon's Facebook page and will continue to do so as time permits. As always, my career will always come first. My goal is to make a 6-digit salary by my 25th birthday. But enough about me for now.
I want to answer the three questions that people have been bombarding me with lately, and my answers should help the SPL players too, which is why I'm sharing my thoughts here. Of the users who consulted me, there were names I recognized, most were alts, and I'm 100% sure some of those alts are well known users on here who are too proud to seek advice using their real usernames.
#1. I've been playing ORAS OU for awhile now. How long will it take for me to become a great player?
There's really no quick fix to this. Keep playing and learn from it. Pokemon is one of those games that everyone has the potential to be great at. It just takes time. Not to be harsh, but it's a fact that some people are slow in the head, so they usually require double or triple the time it takes to get good at this game.
#2. You've been bringing the same team over and over, aren't you afraid of getting counter teamed?
No. I don't believe in counterteaming or getting counterteamed. I don't believe in having an unwinnable matchup either. You have a legitimate chance to win any battle. Just make the right plays and hope luck favors you more than it favors your opponent.
#3. I get so nervous during games. Is there anything I can do about it?
Stop caring so much. It's just Pokemon. Confidence isn't something that can be taught; it's something that is nurtured daily. Success and confidence go hand in hand.
I hope I've made a positive impact on your life this morning. Good luck.
I want to answer the three questions that people have been bombarding me with lately, and my answers should help the SPL players too, which is why I'm sharing my thoughts here. Of the users who consulted me, there were names I recognized, most were alts, and I'm 100% sure some of those alts are well known users on here who are too proud to seek advice using their real usernames.
#1. I've been playing ORAS OU for awhile now. How long will it take for me to become a great player?
There's really no quick fix to this. Keep playing and learn from it. Pokemon is one of those games that everyone has the potential to be great at. It just takes time. Not to be harsh, but it's a fact that some people are slow in the head, so they usually require double or triple the time it takes to get good at this game.
#2. You've been bringing the same team over and over, aren't you afraid of getting counter teamed?
No. I don't believe in counterteaming or getting counterteamed. I don't believe in having an unwinnable matchup either. You have a legitimate chance to win any battle. Just make the right plays and hope luck favors you more than it favors your opponent.
#3. I get so nervous during games. Is there anything I can do about it?
Stop caring so much. It's just Pokemon. Confidence isn't something that can be taught; it's something that is nurtured daily. Success and confidence go hand in hand.
I hope I've made a positive impact on your life this morning. Good luck.