Fnatic.DIDI8  Nightelf  Bulgaria

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

Yes 8 hours/day is like the minimum you need to do if you want to be on the top level right now. The level of WC3 right now is very high and there are tons of good players with which you have to fight so you can get on top of them, so 8 hours/day watching replays, laddering, CGs and so on is what you need.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

If you are just playing you will be just one of the many players. So if you wanna be on the top lvl you need to have a very good understading of the game. But well yea like 80% is mass training.

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Fnatic.Satiini  Nightelf  Finland

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

I think thats too much, in my opinion its much better to play less, instead use some of the time on studying the losses and thinking about the game.
Or naturally first its important to play much but I still see that 8 hours is maybe abit too much, 6 hours sounds better.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Training proccess in my opinion includes playing, studying the losses, trying to figure out what you did wrong, figuring out what to do differently next time, trying to execute it. If you dont think then you simply cant get on top level.

Any last words on the training subject?

For the people who want to get good and are ready to train hard for it, training might be fustrating at some times but its really rewarding in the end.

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Fnatic.Rotterdam  Orc  Netherlands

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

I disagree with that, you need practise ALOT to reach the top but there are some players ( and then im talking about the real elite like grubby moon etc ) dont have to practise so many hours on a regular base, there is a moment you reach a level that you dont need non stop practise to stay at the top.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

You have to do more then just playing non stop, if you lose you should think about why you lose, if you win you should think why you won. And playing more then 10 hours a day has no use imo, then your just massing games braindead without improving.

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Fnatic.Abver  Undead  Russian Federation

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

Its wrong :). If you play smart and every day. If you want to be the best, it is needed to practice for 8 hours in a day, and if you want playing is simple well 1-3 hours in a day will be enough. But it only if to practice, but not it is simple to play ladder or sit in a chat all of time

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Dunno, i never train in wc3^^. I play only, when get pleasure from a process. I think it is my basic problem, I can't compel myself to practice

Any last words on the training subject

How much you play, so much the better you play and here is no exception.

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Mouz.Giacomo  Undead  Czech Republic

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. What do you think?

yes its true, you need to play many hours cuz you need try many strategies vs each race and on each map,so it takes long time and thats why you need play 8 hours per day sometimes.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Training is practice for some match where you know your oponent and map before the match.I understand it like "without practice u cant win it". Training is very important thing in w3. Its not like if i play 5 games per week and i will win incup, i must practice and prepare my self, because without it my chances are low. Depends on what you do mean with "only playing". Of course that you need to use new tactics and trying improve.

Any last words on the training subject

keep on practice

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srs`Zerter  Nightelves  Netherlands

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

To be among the very best I do think there are periods in which you need to put that many time into Warcraft 3, you dont have to train 8 hours a day every year to be able to compete but if you want to win a WCG I do think you'll need to put in 8 hours a day for at least a month before the tournament to get in your very best shape. Ofcourse other factors play a role as well, it isnt only about how much time you put in training but also about how efficient you are. If a player learns three times as fast from his mistakes and games then another player does then he'll have to put in less time then that other player. Optimizing your training is maybe more important then training a lot.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Ofcourse its mostly playing, but I do think other factors play a important role as well. Being in good physical shape by working out and eating healthy. You can also train by attending tournaments and learning how to handle stress, pressure, different gaming circumstances, training is a complicated proces because many things have a effect on a maximized performance in a competition.

Any last words on the training subject?

I think the foremost thing if you want to play competitively you want to train is your mental state, staying calm and not feeling pressure and not getting mad when you lose. There is imbalance in Warcraft 3 for example, but blaming it every match will block yourself from looking at ways to counter it and as a result decimates any progress you might otherwise have from training.

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4K^Creolophus  Nightelves  Norway

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think about it?

If you are a quick learner you won't need that much time. But as it is a 1vs1 competetion it might be hard for you to win vs a player who plays twice as much as you. Often you can see players who in one period played almost all day (for example in the summer holidays), and then they learn a lot and don't need more that 4-5 hours after it. It's possible to become very good with not that much practice, but in the end it's hard to beat.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

It doesn't help to just mass games if you don't learn anything from it. If you can find your mistakes fast and not do them anymore you will get much more out of it compared to gaming without reflecting about what happened in the game. Often it's good to have other people to talk with so you can get ideas and tips of what you should have done different.

Any last words on the training subject?

practice does not make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect.

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SK.ElakeDuck  Orc  Sweden

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

I do belive you have to play a lot but 8 hours aday sounds over the top to me, atleast if you practice efficiently. But yeah I guess if you wana become the next moon 8 hours aday is a drop in the sea.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

In wc3 i believe the 2 most important factors to be a good player is practice and motivation. The efficiency in ur practice (cg on certain maps vs good players instead of mindless laddering for example) and your ability to learn and understand the game can make the time needed much less but in the end you just have to put alot of hours into it.

Any last words on the training subject?

I'd like to add that sase needs to get atleast 8 accounts into the top 10 ladder instead of just 5 if he wants to win something.

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fighting.TeRRoR  Undead  Poland

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day.

I dont think its necesery to play like 8 hours/per day. Well its ok but in my opinion you shouldnt play game by game for 8h. You should play like 4-5 games make a break for 30min and play next 4-5games just to be fresh :P.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

For me training is just warming up / building my form / testing strats. In my opinion when u train u should focus on understanding the game and your opononet.

Any last words on the training subject?

Nope but i want to say ELO ZIOMALE :

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mYm]Bjarke  Human  Denmark

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. What do you think about it?

I would say that an average of 3-4 hours should be enough... If you have the talent.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Well, its just about increasing the efficiency of your play. You must have the right strategies to counter the opponents strategy. Once you know what strategies to make you must perfect them in terms of creeping patterns, timing, building placement, and of course micro in the fights/harassment.

Any last words on the training subject?

When you train and lose a game you should always be aware of why you lost before starting next game, by watching the replay and locating mistakes if you don't know your mistakes already.

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Demuslim  Human  United Kingdom

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

hmm, it's different for everyone. But i think the truth is not behind how many hours you play for, but how you spend the time practicing. You can play meaninglessly for long lengths of time and it won't help at all, but say if you spend only 2 hours per day and spend that time focusing on all your bad points and improoving them it helps alot more.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Hmm, tough question. Before going to ESWC i simply played for roughly around 2-3 hours a day and chilled out and relaxed. But after going to ESWC i realised i got it all wrong. I went to a netcafe with Sky early one morning before the groupstages and watching the guy play around 10-20 ladder games in such a short space of time made me realise the true purpose of training. He was just focusing on his bad points, and making sure he could make it perfect for the next game.

Any last words on the training subject?

hehe, all thats needed for training is to actually want to get better. If you're just doing it because you think it might help it won't work, you have to actually WANT it. Apart from that, good luck trying ;)

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G2H.Sir_J  Orc  Bulgaria

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day.

Well, it's strongly personal, but yes - you have to sacrifice much of your time to improve yourself. But playing is not enough, watching replays is vital aswell.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

There are different types of training, depending on what you want to train. The ladder is good place to improve your micro and timing, but if you want to practise versus specific strategy or race/map you should stick to the custom games. Whole other story is if you want to test a new strategy you invented. In that case you have to start with custom games so you can see clearly the good and bad sides of it and then to perfect it in ladder.

Any last words on the training subject?

Never think of imbalances, even if you find something very hard to beat - keep on training, so you can overcome your problem. Stay mannered and try to accept the loses. Always watch the games you lose (replays), so you can see yoru mistakes. Good luck and have fun training :]

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JP.Diesel  Nightelves  Bulgaria

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. What do you think about it?

Ehm 8 hours/per day is a bit too much for me.I can't play more than 5 or 6 cuz I get very tired and I can't concentrate on my game.3/4 hours per day is enough, if you don't have big tournament ahead.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

It's mostly playing, but you have to think about new strategies and new counters on your weakest mu's and work on them again with playing.

Any last words on the training subject?

never give up ;)

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Mouz.Sase  Nightelves  Sweden

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. What do you think?

hmm I play 16 hours, then I must be very good :x. I think everyone can be good if you practise alot in the right way, 8 hours, sure maybe it's needed, but it's worth it^^ If you don't wanna play that much you can play undead and coil n chill some and you maybe need 2 games a week to be top100 in world.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

hmm I think you have to balance your training pretty well in a way that fits you. Some people likes to play ladder 24/7. Some people maybe don't have to practise at all. I think real life affects alot, so the best thing is to not have a real life ^.^ I usually do some workout every 2nd day to "clear my mind" and refocus on my stratygies and my play.

Any last words on the training subject?

Last thing, if you play orc, you can just do like duck did at dream hack. Get $1500 for not playing a single game for a half year then do your blade master and chop chop your way to the victory, but please don't be proud, the skill level is zero.

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4K^ToD  Human  France

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. What do you think?

To first reach a certain level i think you have to play alot of games indeed, however once you reached the top you don't need to play that much anymore.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Training is for practice , every pro gamers have to practice to keep up with each other or fix certain matchups they might have trouble with. I dont think the best way to do it is to "only play", the best for me is to think alot about what to do better and study alot of replays, then play with a thoughtful mind and try to apply what i want to.

Any last words on the training subject?

I think everybody has his own different opinion about how to practice, certain players just like to play tons ( Sky ) and some other focus on what to do best and play rather little ( xiaOt ), what matters the most is to find a way of practicing that fits you the most and stick to it =)

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Hoorai\Pato  Nightelves  Brazil

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

It's a lie IMO. If u want to be good you have to put ur time on wc3 seriously and not wasting it like playing RT. U must only watch replays and play solo etc, i think 3-4 hours per day is really fine.

What is training for. How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

I think training is more than just playing, its also UNDERSTANDING the game, and preparing ur mind to be able to play in your best condition.

Any last words on the training subject?

If you train to be good, you will need dedication, discipline, and a desire for the gaming skills, if you want that and do a serious job, you probably will be good :)

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King-Crimson  Human  Romania

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

That's a relative thing, of course you have to play a lot if you want to reach the top, but this is available for all sports and jobs. In my prime period, i used to do wc3 related things almost all day from the moment i got up until i went to bed

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Well training is a more complex process. First you have to observe yourself and other great players, playing, noticing their styles, finding out their strong and weak points and how you can incorporate anything from their playstyle into yours. It's an assimilation process. And after that comes the practice part, which is basically the core of training. Then again you repeat step 1 (assimilation) and practice practice practice.

Any last words on the training subject?

Yes, in Warcraft III, a game where talent doesn't matter that much, practice is all the more important. If you wanna reach the top, this is the main key to success.

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mTw|Hanf  Nightelves  Germany

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

What do you consider as very good?:) For me I can say i never play 8hours per day. But I think players like Grubby,ToD,Sky,Lucifer etc. gotta train as much.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

I think "training" also consists of training your mindset, its important to keep cool after losing the first map of a Bo3 or something like that. The Main-part is to train ur gaming-skills for sure, that's just the way to be:)

Any last words on the training subject?

No

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Mouz.Spell  Human  Germany

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

If you want to compete on a high level continuously you have to practice every day indeed. 8 hours seem a little over the edge to me, 8 hours might be a solution for a preparation for a big event, but I don't think any of the Top Players out there can stand to sit 8 hours in front of the Computer every day practicing warcraft 3-

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Serious training concerning preparations for an upcoming event means that you have to put a lot of thoughts into your upcoming play and to try to avoid making mistakes by practicing over and over again. Training doesn't merely mean dull nonstop playing though. Analyzing replays as well as talking and discussing topics with preferably players of your own race does help to improve the training itself drastically as well.

Any last words on the training subject?

I think patience and endurance is a key factor to maximize your training.

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4K^Zeus  Nightelves  Croatia

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

Yeah, practising a lot is very important. I wouldnt know if it should be strict 8 hours per day, but should be quite some hours.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

For me it's playing and thinking of strategies, testing strategies, watching replays, trying to study your opponents.

Any last words on the training subject?

When you practice, try to play motivated and not from the feeling that playing mass will make you a better player, it will make you better but not to the level you desire. Playing motivated and with goal and while thinking a lot of the game will improve you far more than just mass practice thinkin u will get better and better.

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srs`Rholle  Orc  Denmark

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

don't think you have to practise 8 hours a day to be good, however when you practise you got to be completely focused on winning and reading your opponent and then know where u made the misstakes - like racechoice -_-

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

no I think it's more important to train mentally on how to actually THINK during a game instead of playing it. I mean - anyone can make a cookie tac, but only few knows how to fully abuse it - that's the mental power

Any last words on the training subject?

I'm afk from internet this summer - so I'm not very updated with anything - freaking mouse-arm! :(

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4K^Grubby  Orc  Netherlands

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

First of all I'd have some questions how they came up with that specific number. Why 8 and not 7 or 9? Secondly I think there is a huge distinction between being the best or 'just' very good. Most importantly I think is to look at the best and see how they do it - that is, if you don't have any other, better ideas. Most of the best players say that huge amounts of time are required. Being stubborn can be good - if that works for you. For me, I need to put some serious time at least regularly (Doesn't have to be every day of your life, but it goes more in like waves... if you don't know what i mean, try it)

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

Training is a word I use when I don't feel like playing but have to anyway because of what I expect of myself or what other people expect of me. Maybe needless to say, I don't use the word 'training' a lot. I usually refer to my time just as 'playing.' Is training just playing? Is being an architect just about drawing a funny looking building or is being a waiter just about serving food? I think there's much more to it but to explain what those things are would take a lot more time. It's easy to just say "training = playing a lot" and let all the smart people figure out the smart things that are also required by themselves :)

Any last words on the training subject?

Training is a lot more effective when it's also fun. Fight boredom by switching up what you do in every way you can think of. Read issue #52 of http://www.escapistmagazine.com/ to find out more ways of keeping the gaming experience interesting :P

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Qpook.LiiLD^C  Nightelves  Sweden

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

Maybe it's like that.. but i can just talk for myself.. and i play not 8hours/day.. more like 3-4 if i have time.. and when days like this.. when much handball,school etc.. i just play the games i need to play. mass training making u better if u can stay concentrated and focused in the games..

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

yeah it's like play the game.. think about it.. what did i do right/wrong etc.. if i lost,, im watching the replay what mistakes etc..24/7 laddering when losing to the same thing isn't very good

Any last words on the training subject?

yeah go train some handball shots please...it's more funnier :>

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TeG.Bird  Human  Romania

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

to be the best you have to train at least 6-8 hours/day. With very good players only :)

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

well, sometimes we can't train as serious as the other top teams in wc3 gaming, but since we are playing solo and dota, the training is equally balanced between those two.If its required we can always train hard for a tourney or a cup.

Any last words on the training subject?

elf+imba

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MYM]Ciara  Orc  Denmark

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think

Well all depends on how much talent you have. If you got no talent at all.. 8 hours aint nearly enough. I barely play 8 hours a week xD. I should play more tho.. motivation in this is the most important thing.

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills

depending on what you practice for if its a big tournament or its one macth vs one player only its good to get comfortable with your strategies and make sure you thought of anything you might face ingame. and if possible get a few practice partners. i like to play with the same few guys over and over till we both get the strats we are going down too no errors or close. instead of swicthing around partners and having to start all over with that guy with timing and so on.

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srs`Fix  Undead  Ukraine

Many players say that to be the best or atleast to become very good at WC3 you need to play at least 8 hours/per day. How do you think?

i think it depends on personality and i think its individual for everyone but generally when you just started getting this game serious you have to practice really hard for the first few month, but then it depends more on ur thinking and analyzing the game and then just practicing as much as should be enough for keeping your shape

How do you understand the whole procces "training" and what are you words on the training. Is it only playing or you have to put something more than just gaming skills?

To my mind there are 2 basic things needed for improving or for just preparing for some particular tournament - its "training" that includes mostly playing and watching replays and stuff like that and another part is thinking about ur games after while lying in the bathroom or whatever and analyzing ur mistakes and then training hard the next day but with some changes to ur playstyle after analyzing ur previous experience

Any last words on the training subject?

Well i just want to add that there have been a lot of players that used to have 1000-990 accounts over and over again - they probably played even much more than other top players but still didnt improve a lot one of the reasons of that could be the problem that they didnt have enough break - i think breaks in between hard training - like few days or even weeks without wc3 can help a lot and can inspire you with some fresh ideas