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Mreoton - Student |
I started playing JK2 assuming I would get better at it. When I realised I wasn’t getting any better I thought becoming good at JK3 would be the best idea. I’ve been playing JK3 online since it came out around September and I have won less than 20 duels. I’ve had loads of people giving me tips and pointers on how to improve but I'm just unteachable. Maybe I’m just unlucky or just plain suck. Anyway as I lose so much I don’t find the game fun anymore. I have a lot more fun playing SWG than JK3. So I’m officially retiring from the game. I will still post here and be on IRC a lot of the time because this community just plain pwns! I’d like to thanks all the people who have tried to help me with the game especially my old master Jacen  Dunno if any of you really care but I just thought I’d post it.  btw KitMitsu has left the building  This post was edited by Mreoton on May 01 2004 09:45pm. |
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Halendor - Ex-Student 
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Quote: But what if training isn't fun? Should you do something you don't enjoy, hoping it will result in fun, in the end? The fun is in the journey, so if you don't like the journey, it's probably not worth it  |
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Thomasooo - Student 
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Too bad to see ya give up, Kit.  I sorta know how you feel. But if you like SWG better, by all means, have fun with that! _______________ In the navy and LOVING it! 
Recipient of comment no. 1000 and heart-warming words from Ataris!
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Khâ D'Kana - Student 
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Life is made like that, ways are often going in differents directions But enjoy SWG and GL in RL. -Khâ D'Kana _______________ In light of day, nor dark of night, no evil shall escape our sight. Proud member of the D'Kana family This comment was edited by Khâ D'Kana on Apr 25 2004 03:40pm. |
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Rogue - Student 
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Bro, Im a real old ass guy here at the academy, and I am 99% sure Im the worst duelist in the academy but Im still here, because it makes getting better all the more fun. Besides there is more to do in the Jedi Academy than just duel with sabers, try guns, of force ffa, there is bound to be something your good at, trust me _______________ I was a child when I joined the JA...scary. |
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Sauce - =^.^= 
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me either |
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Ulic |retired| - Student 
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But what if training isn't fun? Should you do something you don't enjoy, hoping it will result in fun, in the end? I don't think so. _______________ Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam |
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Sauce - =^.^=
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bah to be honest...and please keep in mind that i'm making gross generalizations to make my point. There are two general types of players. One is can become relatively good just by dueling alot and the other type have to practice techniques and tatics, whether on the side or in duels, to improve. However, more often than not, the latter type ignores practice because practice is a whole lot less interesting than dueling. As a result, their progress invaribly ceases as they focus more on win/loss instead of getting better. IMO, that is why there is such a big difference in talent in the pub players, aside from newbie gamers, because if you are not of the first type and don't practice, your growth in skill stunts. So what am i tryin to say...oh yeah. JA is a great place for the second type of ppl who needs a good amount of practice to augment their skills. So it is beneficial to take some time off chatting and to swing da saber! Oh yeah, have fun practicing! |
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SS/ph00d - Student 
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Don't go Kit, it takes practice, and lots of people are good, so it's not easy to always win. Don't go man _______________ -ShadowSith: CTF/gunner specialist. |
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Setementor - Jedi Master 
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It's not about skill, no. Thats what this place is for. Training!!! Quote: THE place for Jedi training. So if your losing, train!!! Keep trying. Thats my advice. |
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o2b - Student 
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I totally agree Aron...the academy is so much more than the game. This is the first game that I've not been bitterly disappointed in being pwned by someone! Most of my comments after being killed with the other bloke still having 50 shields is "wow...very nicely done! Salute!" and I mean it. I don't think it's because of the game either, because when I was in the public servers, if I got killed I was getting very frustrated and angry. But since I've been at the academy, I've rarely gone back to public servers. But if fighting's not for you, if you aren't happy with duelling, there's a host of other things you can do...IRC scripting, forum talkies, mapping...just ask and someone will be there to help </rant> |
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Halendor - Ex-Student
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Quote: Many people you have to WIN in order to have fun. Well, you don't That's very true, but I don't think it's up to the Academy to try to change that in a student, and frankly, I'm not surprised that there are many people here who think that way. Hypothetical: If you're not very good at the game, and you seek a place where you can improve (so you can win, and thus have fun), this is surely a site you'll come across. I agree that the Academy serves a purpose different, and maybe greater, than teaching, but there is a difference between purpose and goal. I hope you're not implying that the Academy's goal is to actively influence my life And I also hope that the JAK/JAT/JAC perform their jobs primarily in order to provide the students with a better learning experience.This is all slightly off topic though As I said before, have fun and good luck with SWG Kit |
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Aron - Retired 
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What I discover more and more lately, is that the Academy actually has a different purpose than most people think. Sure, we are a school, but we reach far beyond that. The primary goal is not to make every skilled players anymore. My opinion, anyway. The Academy is such a great, but weird (in a good way) place. It is a community that was originally built with the idea "we love the game, and we want to help people become better at it". Now, the Academy has grown from a couple of members to more than thousand active members. It reaches beyond the "internet". The academy has made an impact on the REAL lives of many people. It has changed their attitudes, way of thinking, speaking and acting. At times, it is a refuge if RL isn't just going like you want it to. I know it was, and still is, for me. There are so many great people here. We don't just chat; a lot of people actually care about eachother, including their real lifes. Seriously.. I knew this place was special, but I discover it more and more lately. This place IS special. It is not just some internet community. For a lot of people, this place enriches their life. Let's get back to the point: The game. As I said, imo our primary goal is no longer to improve people's skill. Of course, it is A goal, but we have a much greater privilege: EVERYONE can make an impact on someone else. Not just in-game. Also with real life issues. It is not about winning, it is about having fun Many people think you have to WIN in order to have fun. Well, you don't I don't know how I should put this, but this is for everyone, especially the "newer" people: This place IS special. It really is. You have to see it for yourselfs... I wish I could describe it, but I can't. Please, remember this is a place to have fun and that we can ALL help to improve this place, and the people around us. This comment was edited by Aron on Apr 25 2004 12:58pm. |
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Halendor - Ex-Student
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I think you made the right decision. Don't play the game because others want you to, it's you who should have fun playing it. Have fun with SWG! |
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Nero - Student 
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yup Bubu sucks *runs away avoiding punches* btw. I suck aswell and well...I don't care _______________ -Nero Quote: Curious, Smartass, what else? |
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Bubu - Hubbub 
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Hey man, I barely win any duels at all... and I'm a JAT _______________ make install -not war |
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_cmad_ - Ex-Student 
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cmon man I am as sucky in JK2 and JKA but I don't give up! - cmad  _______________ Your friends of today, are your enemies of tomorrow. |
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Ulic |retired| - Student 
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I know exactly how you feel, and I think I'll do the same soon, although i don't have swg to keep me entertained. _______________ Ceterum censeo Carthaginem esse delendam |
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JamesF1 - Student 
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And make sure you stick around on MSN _______________ Website |
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JamesF1 - Student 
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I've been at the Academy for a heck of a long time now, and I win VERY FEW duels, but I still play - albeit occasionally. And why? Because I have fun. For me, winning duels and/or anything else isn't important if I'm having fun _______________ Website |
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Master Lew - Student 
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Winning duels is not as important as you might think. It’s more important to just have fun. You grow both as a player and a person when you lose if you learn from that loss. It’s how you handle the defeat that’s important. _______________ Brick Assassin for Hire Here, have a brick!
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xAnAtOs - Student |
Well i cant really tell you to not give up if you already have, but hey, do what you enjoy doing. At least you're still gonna be around _______________ Brother to Luke Skywalker and (SKX) Dark Blade
Lag Brother to Acey Spadey
Jools is my best friend.
<Henkes> nebody feeling like abusing me with a lightsaber?|+Smilykrazy grabs Gradius, beats the living CRAP out of him, then throws him into a huge vat of ACID |
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Setementor - Jedi Master 
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Maybe you don't play enough? If I dueled you. I'd duel you 20 times and let you win. That way, you will have won more than 20 duels. This comment was edited by Setementor on Apr 25 2004 03:05am. |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Hes Lying, he is just in love with SWG _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are
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Sauce - =^.^= 
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bah. i hate to see someone give up like this but the decision is ur's to make. if i actually had any teachin skills i would help ya but...sighs... anyway, i hope ya have fun doing the other stuff. |
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Jacen Aratan - Student |
Feh, don't give up.... well, at least you'll be on IRC still. Enjoy SWG. |
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