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Title: esports is going to have drug testing lol (esports megathread)
Post by: Kara on July 27, 2015, 12:06:56 AM: Put option on BAWLS now. :money :quark

https://games.yahoo.com/blogs/plugged-in/on-heels-of-scandal--esports-league-will-introduce-drug-testing-165709413.html
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Post by: thisismyusername on July 27, 2015, 12:29:05 AM: I got nothing against this. People want to compete they shouldn't be able to use adderall/etc. to gain an "edge" over others. :yeshrug
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Post by: Tasty on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM: Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
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Post by: Positive Touch on July 27, 2015, 12:43:59 AM: what does this mean for mtn dew gamer fuel and the future of esports tho
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Post by: archie4208 on July 27, 2015, 01:39:22 AM: Quote from: Positive Touch on July 27, 2015, 12:43:59 AM
what does this mean for mtn dew gamer fuel and the future of esports tho

Admins will start checking hands for Doritos stained fingers.
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Post by: Kara on July 27, 2015, 01:44:29 AM: Quote from: Positive Touch on July 27, 2015, 12:43:59 AM
what does this mean for mtn dew gamer fuel and the future of esports tho

3 words: late oughts baseball
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Post by: Shaka Khan on July 27, 2015, 01:45:05 AM: Quote from: archie4208 on July 27, 2015, 01:39:22 AM
Quote from: Positive Touch on July 27, 2015, 12:43:59 AM
what does this mean for mtn dew gamer fuel and the future of esports tho

Admins will start checking hands for Doritos stained fingers.

(http://i.imgur.com/fidaB9P.jpg)

"Fingerprints test"
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Post by: Rufus on July 27, 2015, 02:18:48 AM: Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
Where's Esch when we need him?
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Post by: Cerveza mas fina on July 27, 2015, 04:00:32 AM: Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.

It's not a placebo.
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Post by: Phoenix Dark on July 27, 2015, 08:43:54 AM: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/brood-war/100673-nadas-body
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Post by: Purrp Skirrp on July 27, 2015, 02:37:41 PM: Adderall is definitely not placebo. Heightened reactions, quicker processing. I've been diagnosed with ADHD though, but I'm sure it'd benefit and give someone without a diagnosis an edge.

If you have ADHD though, it'd be unfair to ban its use since you're neurologically at a disadvantage. Getting a diagnosis wasn't easy either, for me at least.

Took an 8 hour session that tested IQ as well--a neuropsych evaluation. Feels like most psychiatrists/nurse practioners are becoming more reluctant to hand these meds out or over-prescribe.

I remember a study, and there being data on this, that a lot of the types who use adderall/stims without a script in college and other settings are really ADHDers undiagnosed.
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Post by: thisismyusername on July 28, 2015, 12:02:11 AM: Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Oh, wait... you're serious?

:neogaf :neogaf :neogaf :neogaf :neogaf :neogaf

Quote from: Swishercrat on July 27, 2015, 02:37:41 PM
Adderall is definitely not placebo. Heightened reactions, quicker processing. I've been diagnosed with ADHD though, but I'm sure it'd benefit and give someone without a diagnosis an edge.

Exactly.

I don't think ADHD people are on eSport-practicing levels, but even if they are: That's why you test and have medical histories for the competers a la sports.
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Post by: Kara on July 28, 2015, 12:24:54 AM: brehs HoN has open tryouts for HoN Tour, let's put Mio Energy on the eSports doping map #HoNderful :cody
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Post by: Purrp Skirrp on July 28, 2015, 01:10:22 AM: I wouldn't be surprised if there's esports players with ADHD, just because gamers with ADHD or an autism disorder tend to play the most.

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Children with autism or ADHD spend twice as much time playing video games and are more likely to become addicted to them.

http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/08August/Pages/Autism-and-ADHD-associated-with-video-game-addiction.aspx (http://www.nhs.uk/news/2013/08August/Pages/Autism-and-ADHD-associated-with-video-game-addiction.aspx)

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One, arguably positive, finding is that children with ASD were less likely to play violent first-person shooters compared to “normal” children, and preferred role-playing games.

:sabu :sabu :sabu
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Post by: Rufus on July 28, 2015, 11:13:10 AM: That sweet sweet instant gratification. :aah
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Post by: Steve Contra on July 28, 2015, 04:22:22 PM: Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
What?
Title: Re: esports is going to have drug testing lol
Post by: Tasty on July 28, 2015, 05:48:36 PM: Quote from: Steve Contra on July 28, 2015, 04:22:22 PM
Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
What?

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/07/24/technology/drug-testing-is-coming-to-e-gaming.html

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In an interview on Thursday, Mr. Friesen, 26, said that he used Adderall out of desperation when his team was in the midst of a losing spell.

“It was just one of those things where it’s like, maybe it would help,” he said in a phone call from his home in Abbotsford, British Columbia.

It did not help. E-sports competitions look a bit like a trading floor, with players yelling directions to their teammates on where to go and who to ambush while simultaneously focusing on their own controllers and screens. Mr. Friesen said concentration drugs could probably help with the shooting bits, while making it harder to absorb directions.

“You don’t just take Adderall and instantly become better,” he said.
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Post by: Himu on July 28, 2015, 05:54:29 PM: Adderal is not placebo. It works for people like me with adhd and it is fucking awful. People who don't have it just get high. Adderal is a stimulant.
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Post by: Tasty on July 28, 2015, 06:40:01 PM: Sorry. I didn't mean it's a placebo in general. But for (what I assume are non ADHD-afflicted) pro gamers taking it for an "edge," it probably might as well be. It's not comparable to, say, HGH at all.
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Post by: Purrp Skirrp on July 29, 2015, 12:14:39 PM: Weren't/aren't amphetamine salts used in the military? People who don't have ADHD still benefit from them. Pilots can stay up, be alert and concentrate better when they would otherwise be passed out.

If you have ADHD you're just more on equal footing when you take them. If you're already neurologically normal, then you'll see cognitive improvements surpassing what's normal (and yeah, probably get a nice buzz too).

Normal has a range to it though so one person without ADHD taking adderall may still be less capable than someone who isn't taking anything (got to take into account skill level, natural abilities and other factors).
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Post by: Joe Molotov on July 29, 2015, 12:40:15 PM: Mio + Adderal = You'll be 360 no-scoping God in Half-Life 3
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Post by: nudemacusers on July 29, 2015, 11:24:21 PM: Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
that's probably because he's been prescribed the stuff from age 8 :heh
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Post by: nudemacusers on July 29, 2015, 11:25:07 PM: can you buttbong mt dew gamerfuel? :ohhh
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Post by: Kara on July 30, 2015, 12:38:49 AM: Quote from: nudemacusers on July 29, 2015, 11:25:07 PM
can you buttbong mt dew gamerfuel? :ohhh

Sign for EG.The Bore.Cloud Nine.Mio Energy and you'll find out. :cody
Title: Re: esports is going to have drug testing lol
Post by: Kara on August 02, 2015, 01:42:10 PM: I'll do adderall to land a girlfriendu like XBOCT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqkAlVI15aI
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Post by: archie4208 on August 03, 2015, 08:38:52 PM: 18 million dollars

Can't even get a working stream

Good Jon Volvo
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Post by: Kara on August 06, 2015, 09:47:13 PM: having love and support is a PED :bolo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=drC-OfVk__c
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Post by: eleuin on August 07, 2015, 02:25:22 AM: Is there a drug to explain secret shitting the bed :preach
Title: Re: esports is going to have drug testing lol
Post by: Kara on August 07, 2015, 02:45:47 AM: Quote from: eleuin on August 07, 2015, 02:25:22 AM
Is there a drug to explain secret shitting the bed :preach

2 EZ 4 XTC
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Post by: archie4208 on August 08, 2015, 04:31:11 PM: EVIL GENIUSES ARE IN THE FINALS

USA

USA

USA
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Post by: Kara on August 08, 2015, 04:49:39 PM: Old Man Fear is the Lance Armstrong of esports.
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Post by: eleuin on August 08, 2015, 09:31:15 PM: This grand finals :gddr5
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Post by: Huff on August 08, 2015, 10:16:59 PM: EG gunna blow this. I can't watch
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Post by: archie4208 on August 08, 2015, 10:17:50 PM: 6

MILLION

DOLLAR

ECHO

SLAM
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Post by: Kara on August 08, 2015, 10:18:48 PM: Fear is ttly on the juice lol. WHERE'S THE B SAMPLE VOLVO.
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Post by: Huff on August 08, 2015, 10:24:38 PM: USA USA USA
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Post by: Kara on August 08, 2015, 10:24:43 PM: so is fear going to buy THE BEST DESK EVER now lol
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Post by: Kara on August 08, 2015, 10:28:42 PM: DEADMAU5 :rofl :rofl :rofl
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Post by: Huff on August 08, 2015, 10:28:55 PM: lul deadmau5
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Post by: Huff on August 08, 2015, 10:30:18 PM: get the grand finals off the stage

dubstep is here
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Post by: Kara on August 08, 2015, 10:32:42 PM: do u think deadmau5 is more of a solo mid or a solo offlane
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Post by: Huff on August 08, 2015, 10:35:46 PM: Hes EE in DJ form
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Post by: eleuin on August 08, 2015, 11:51:57 PM: Those camera zooms during the deamau5 set were both nauseating and hilarious :lol

So happy for EG :tocry
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Post by: Kara on August 09, 2015, 12:50:55 AM: Universe should have called out Icefraud for nerfing Dark Seer imo.

Been like "buff Dark Seer pls icefraud :bolo" when they stuck the mic in his face.
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Post by: Huff on August 09, 2015, 05:27:10 PM: They should have let Aui talk more :heartbeat :heartbeat :heartbeat
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Post by: Take My Breh Away on August 12, 2015, 08:32:21 AM: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-08-12-esl-bans-the-use-of-cannabis-during-cologne-tournament

But how are you supposed to ignore the screams of 14 year olds streaming playing CS:GO without toking up? (Other than not playing CS:GO)
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Post by: Kara on August 15, 2015, 12:30:10 AM: <Aequitas> u wanna hear some shit
<Veritas> ofc
<Aequitas> remember last year when rtz and zai ditched EG and went to team secret the "dream team" that got a disappointing 8th place at ti5??
<Aequitas> well EG won not only DAC without rtz and zai but talked a lot of shit about them
<Aequitas> ppd
<Aequitas> was like "one less ego, one more championship"
<Aequitas> sick burn
<Aequitas> well eg having won ti
<Aequitas> kicked aui
<Aequitas> got rtz back
<Aequitas> aui is mega S A D B O Y S on twitter
<Aequitas> fear stepping down from 1 role
<Aequitas> going to play support
<Aequitas> since i guess its easier on his elbow
<Aequitas> rtz to carry
<Aequitas> the entire dota scene is shitting theirselves atm
<Veritas> http://www.myinstants.com/instant/its-a-disaster-6mil-echoslam/
<Aequitas> so apropos
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Post by: archie4208 on August 15, 2015, 07:02:11 AM: New EG is gonna flounder.

Sumail and RTZ have huge egos and will clash constantly. Especially with both of them on cores.
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Post by: eleuin on August 15, 2015, 01:51:15 PM: There's no guarantee that fear will be even half the support aui was, can't wait for rtz to get in more fights with ppd
Title: Re: esports is going to have drug testing lol (esports megathread)
Post by: Kara on August 15, 2015, 07:26:37 PM: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iYsMl4gePo

:dead
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Post by: Huff on August 15, 2015, 10:49:36 PM: Aui :'( :'( :'(
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Post by: Joe Molotov on August 15, 2015, 11:07:43 PM: aui got wombo combo'd
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Post by: Huff on August 16, 2015, 09:22:12 AM: (https://encrypted-tbn2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcS3EmSTHy022fAxiWnOQOTbExJwAh9iTkhY4PY8OzU4kLWb3Asm3w)

lulz
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Post by: Kara on August 16, 2015, 10:13:31 AM: I heard Cloud 9 disbanded. Aui and EE-sama should start the Canadian superteam.
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Post by: Kara on August 20, 2015, 01:13:27 AM: http://steelseries.com/egdota2

:rofl
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Post by: Joe Molotov on August 20, 2015, 11:15:57 AM: Quote from: Vularai on August 20, 2015, 01:13:27 AM
http://steelseries.com/egdota2

:rofl

these hos ain't loyal
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Post by: Kara on August 21, 2015, 04:22:42 AM: ppd is #HoNtrash. It's how we roll.
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Post by: Yeti on August 21, 2015, 01:43:54 PM: https://youtu.be/AkS52cZ0w0Y
http://www.dota2.com/store/itemdetails/20737
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Post by: Rufus on August 22, 2015, 07:39:21 AM: Quote from: Esch on August 22, 2015, 02:07:09 AM
Quote from: Rufus on July 27, 2015, 02:18:48 AM
Quote from: Tasty Meat on July 27, 2015, 12:37:35 AM
Thing is even the guy that started this whole controversy admitted adderall doesn't really give you an 'edge' at all. It's a placebo.
Where's Esch when we need him?

son.....
/snuggle
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Post by: Kara on August 22, 2015, 10:11:47 AM: "I'm an esports doper." -Esch
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Post by: archie4208 on August 22, 2015, 10:14:59 AM: New Secret roster: EternaLEnVy, w33haa, MiSeRy, PieLieDie & Puppey
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Post by: Kara on August 22, 2015, 02:31:42 PM: EE-sama and My Darling Clement on the same team. :banderas:
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Post by: Syph on August 23, 2015, 05:42:57 AM: Quote from: Vularai on August 22, 2015, 10:11:47 AM
"I'm an esports doper." -Esch
whatever it takes
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Post by: Kara on August 23, 2015, 04:07:31 PM: NO MERCY

https://twitter.com/EternaLEnVy1991/status/635349867951357952