You could try putting on headphones and listening to music? Maybe (quietly) talking through your plays to yourself. Keeping your phone out of reach if you're getting easily distracted by your phone?
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You obviously don't find it interesting enough (same) to fully focus on. Nothing we say or suggest here is going to improve your concentration if you aren't dedicated to the thing you're doing.
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When i see a stream i can think on the same play as the streamer, but when i am playing can't pay attenttion on the game.
A question, do you know what you SHOULD be paying attention to? That is, when you say 'pay attention' what exactly do you know you should be looking at? It might be a case of taking the game casually and, thus, your brain doesn't have much to worry about and then wanders away afterwards. You brain might be thinking the same thing as many of the people who posted "you don't have to really think in this game". When you aren't thinking about what cards your opponent has, what cards you still have in your deck, what your next 2-3 turns should go and what you'll expect from the opponent, the matchup as a whole and both your and your opponent's win condition, and what RNG points are there and what you'll do if things go wrong, the game is a very easy and mindless slot machine where you play random cards and hope you hit jackpot.
If you are looking at the game, go, I should be focusing on the game, then just stare at it blankly, then it means you aren't really sure what you should be looking at. For that you'll want to go back and listen to those streamers. Not just pick out plays but listen to what they are caring about. You'll start hearing things like "oh they held this card" or "how much damage do I have left in my deck?" Then go out and learn what they are talking about, then start practicing that in your game. Eventually you'll find there's A LOT to think about. You'll also find that the turn timer is much shorter than it appears.
If you DO know about these things but just find yourself not really able to focus on them, thinking of other things instead, well.. the question is this: Do you really WANT to "tryhard" in this game? Are you driven by competition or do you just like winning games? Do you really want to take this seriously or just want to enjoy the game? If the former, then you're transitioning from a Casual player to a Competitive one, and it's time to put aside the distractions and focus more on learning the deeper elements of the game and how the pros see it.
If the latter, then ...why are you worried about 'paying attention'? The game CAN be played casually in that "just play random stuff and hope for the best" feel. Accept playing casually and just enjoy the game. That includes if you play this while playing another game while the TV is running. You don't have to master EVERYTHING in life you know.
So yeah, that's a few things to think about in regards to attention matters.
1. Talking out loud about what you plan on doing is wise. The constant reminder of your next move keeps you on target better than most things.
2. Don't fumble with the bullshit "idiot buttons" that you can toy with on the board. Yes, the rocket can take off, yes the mech can shoot lasers, no, you shouldn't be paying attention to any of that.
3. Have a drink on hand. A dry throat can distract more than you think.
4. Keep from having too many items on your table that you can toy with.
5. Do not look at the other classmate's test. That is cheating.
6. If you bring an apple to my table before or after class, it will not affect your grade.
7. If you do not write your name on your assignment, you will not receive a grade on it.
8. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
9. Measure twice, cut once.
10. After putting your clothes in the washer, add a half cup of detergent.
11. Try to remember what you're focused on and stay focused on it.
12. Take this medication at least 30 minutes before a meal. The extended-release forms of methylphenidate (Ritalin-SR, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Concerta) can be taken with or without food. The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet.
You should try to play a deck who require your attention and vigilance. For example kingsbane, maly rogue/shaman or any maly deck. Combo deck's require the most attention. I also like to listen some music when playing so I used it to chill out and just play few games per day :)
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When i see a stream i can think on the same play as the streamer, but when i am playing can't pay attenttion on the game.
Just play with the board like a mad man and not alt + tab out, it tends to do a pretty good job at helping me focus.
I don't have something witty about this deck, I just like it because Malygos is fun.
Turning off your phone is also a good idea.
If you are in your first year of playing please read this post.
Dust does not burn a hole in the jar. Be careful what you craft, especially before and right after a rotation.
I tend to do better when I'm not trying to pay much attention. Looking at phone, tabbing out to browser, etc
Veni Vidi Vici
so you can pay attention to someone playing but not yourself ?
You could try putting on headphones and listening to music?
Maybe (quietly) talking through your plays to yourself.
Keeping your phone out of reach if you're getting easily distracted by your phone?
I cant believe someone made a threat about getting tips for paying attention. I always figured thats something you just do...
Unless you play Hearthstone on one...
1. Pay attention.
Also, HS doesn't really need it.
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Talking out loud about my plays helps me a lot
You obviously don't find it interesting enough (same) to fully focus on. Nothing we say or suggest here is going to improve your concentration if you aren't dedicated to the thing you're doing.
Look, I want to tell you something because you're very dear to me. And I hope you understand that it comes from the bottom of my damaged, damaged heart. You are the finest piece of ass I've ever had and I don't care who knows it. I am so glad that I got to roam those hillsides.
Of course it requires attention to perform better, just like literally anything!
I play much better when I try hard full screen, rather than having Youtube on the side.
Yeah.. That isn't that good of an idea when you play on mobile..
1. Turn off other stuff like TV, phone, second screen or alt+tab stuff.
2. Think of your own turns while your opponent is playing. Don't do something else.
3. Don't drink and rank.
Those are my Top 3 .
Maybe 4. Go to the toilet between games and don't wait until a full bladder starts distracting you.
A question, do you know what you SHOULD be paying attention to? That is, when you say 'pay attention' what exactly do you know you should be looking at? It might be a case of taking the game casually and, thus, your brain doesn't have much to worry about and then wanders away afterwards. You brain might be thinking the same thing as many of the people who posted "you don't have to really think in this game". When you aren't thinking about what cards your opponent has, what cards you still have in your deck, what your next 2-3 turns should go and what you'll expect from the opponent, the matchup as a whole and both your and your opponent's win condition, and what RNG points are there and what you'll do if things go wrong, the game is a very easy and mindless slot machine where you play random cards and hope you hit jackpot.
If you are looking at the game, go, I should be focusing on the game, then just stare at it blankly, then it means you aren't really sure what you should be looking at. For that you'll want to go back and listen to those streamers. Not just pick out plays but listen to what they are caring about. You'll start hearing things like "oh they held this card" or "how much damage do I have left in my deck?" Then go out and learn what they are talking about, then start practicing that in your game. Eventually you'll find there's A LOT to think about. You'll also find that the turn timer is much shorter than it appears.
If you DO know about these things but just find yourself not really able to focus on them, thinking of other things instead, well.. the question is this: Do you really WANT to "tryhard" in this game? Are you driven by competition or do you just like winning games? Do you really want to take this seriously or just want to enjoy the game? If the former, then you're transitioning from a Casual player to a Competitive one, and it's time to put aside the distractions and focus more on learning the deeper elements of the game and how the pros see it.
If the latter, then ...why are you worried about 'paying attention'? The game CAN be played casually in that "just play random stuff and hope for the best" feel. Accept playing casually and just enjoy the game. That includes if you play this while playing another game while the TV is running. You don't have to master EVERYTHING in life you know.
So yeah, that's a few things to think about in regards to attention matters.
One does not simply walk into Mordor,
unless they want to be the best they can be.
1. Talking out loud about what you plan on doing is wise. The constant reminder of your next move keeps you on target better than most things.
2. Don't fumble with the bullshit "idiot buttons" that you can toy with on the board. Yes, the rocket can take off, yes the mech can shoot lasers, no, you shouldn't be paying attention to any of that.
3. Have a drink on hand. A dry throat can distract more than you think.
4. Keep from having too many items on your table that you can toy with.
5. Do not look at the other classmate's test. That is cheating.
6. If you bring an apple to my table before or after class, it will not affect your grade.
7. If you do not write your name on your assignment, you will not receive a grade on it.
8. Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add garlic and onion, cook for 1 minute.
9. Measure twice, cut once.
10. After putting your clothes in the washer, add a half cup of detergent.
11. Try to remember what you're focused on and stay focused on it.
12. Take this medication at least 30 minutes before a meal. The extended-release forms of methylphenidate (Ritalin-SR, Metadate ER, Metadate CD, Methylin ER, Concerta) can be taken with or without food. The chewable tablet must be chewed before you swallow it. Do not crush, chew, or break an extended-release tablet.
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Come take the test, if you're daring. Feel free to show me your results in a message.
I still can win games even not paying that much attenttion. I am rank 3 in standard rn and consider myself a good arena player.
Yeah i feel the same way. Just let it go brother i just left the game i don’t even feel the need to complete the daily quests
But you feel bothered to comment on a post about the game? Interesting life choice.
Come visit my Card Emporium. Strange things, you will find inside...
Come take the test, if you're daring. Feel free to show me your results in a message.
You should try to play a deck who require your attention and vigilance. For example kingsbane, maly rogue/shaman or any maly deck. Combo deck's require the most attention. I also like to listen some music when playing so I used it to chill out and just play few games per day :)