Author Topic: esports is going to have drug testing lol (esports megathread) (Read 10915 times)

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.

"Fingerprints test"

Rufus · « **Reply #7 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?

Cerveza mas fina · « **Reply #8 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.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2015, 08:43:54 AM »

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/brood-war/100673-nadas-body

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #10 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.

thisismyusername · « **Reply #11 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.

Oh, wait... you're serious?

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.

Kara · « **Reply #12 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

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #13 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.

Quote

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

Quote

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.

Rufus · « **Reply #14 on:** July 28, 2015, 11:13:10 AM »

That sweet sweet instant gratification.

Steve Contra · « **Reply #15 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?

Tasty · « **Reply #16 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

Quote

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.

Himu · « **Reply #17 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.

Tasty · « **Reply #18 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.

Purrp Skirrp · « **Reply #19 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).

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #20 on:** July 29, 2015, 12:40:15 PM »

Mio + Adderal = You'll be 360 no-scoping God in Half-Life 3

nudemacusers · « **Reply #21 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

nudemacusers · « **Reply #22 on:** July 29, 2015, 11:25:07 PM »

can you buttbong mt dew gamerfuel?

Kara · « **Reply #23 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?

Sign for EG.The Bore.Cloud Nine.Mio Energy and you'll find out.

Kara · « **Reply #24 on:** August 02, 2015, 01:42:10 PM »

I'll do adderall to land a girlfriendu like XBOCT.

archie4208 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2015, 08:38:52 PM »

18 million dollars

Can't even get a working stream

Good Jon Volvo

Kara · « **Reply #26 on:** August 06, 2015, 09:47:13 PM »

having love and support is a PED

eleuin · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2015, 02:25:22 AM »

Is there a drug to explain secret shitting the bed

Kara · « **Reply #28 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

2 EZ 4 XTC

archie4208 · « **Reply #29 on:** August 08, 2015, 04:31:11 PM »

EVIL GENIUSES ARE IN THE FINALS

USA

USA

USA

Kara · « **Reply #30 on:** August 08, 2015, 04:49:39 PM »

Old Man Fear is the Lance Armstrong of esports.

eleuin · « **Reply #31 on:** August 08, 2015, 09:31:15 PM »

This grand finals

Huff · « **Reply #32 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:16:59 PM »

EG gunna blow this. I can't watch

archie4208 · « **Reply #33 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:17:50 PM »

6

MILLION

DOLLAR

ECHO

SLAM

Kara · « **Reply #34 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:18:48 PM »

Fear is ttly on the juice lol. WHERE'S THE B SAMPLE VOLVO.

Huff · « **Reply #35 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:24:38 PM »

USA USA USA

Kara · « **Reply #36 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:24:43 PM »

so is fear going to buy THE BEST DESK EVER now lol

Kara · « **Reply #37 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:28:42 PM »

DEADMAU5

Huff · « **Reply #38 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:28:55 PM »

lul deadmau5

Huff · « **Reply #39 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:30:18 PM »

get the grand finals off the stage

dubstep is here

Kara · « **Reply #40 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:32:42 PM »

do u think deadmau5 is more of a solo mid or a solo offlane

Huff · « **Reply #41 on:** August 08, 2015, 10:35:46 PM »

Hes EE in DJ form

eleuin · « **Reply #42 on:** August 08, 2015, 11:51:57 PM »

Those camera zooms during the deamau5 set were both nauseating and hilarious

So happy for EG

Kara · « **Reply #43 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

" when they stuck the mic in his face.

Huff · « **Reply #44 on:** August 09, 2015, 05:27:10 PM »

They should have let Aui talk more

Take My Breh Away · « **Reply #45 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)

Kara · « **Reply #46 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

archie4208 · « **Reply #47 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.

eleuin · « **Reply #48 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

Kara · « **Reply #49 on:** August 15, 2015, 07:26:37 PM »

Huff · « **Reply #50 on:** August 15, 2015, 10:49:36 PM »

Aui :'( :'( :'(

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #51 on:** August 15, 2015, 11:07:43 PM »

aui got wombo combo'd

Huff · « **Reply #52 on:** August 16, 2015, 09:22:12 AM »

Kara · « **Reply #53 on:** August 16, 2015, 10:13:31 AM »

I heard Cloud 9 disbanded. Aui and EE-sama should start the Canadian superteam.

Kara · « **Reply #54 on:** August 20, 2015, 01:13:27 AM »

http://steelseries.com/egdota2

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #55 on:** August 20, 2015, 11:15:57 AM »

Quote from: Vularai on August 20, 2015, 01:13:27 AM

http://steelseries.com/egdota2

these hos ain't loyal

Kara · « **Reply #56 on:** August 21, 2015, 04:22:42 AM »

ppd is #HoNtrash. It's how we roll.

Yeti · « **Reply #57 on:** August 21, 2015, 01:43:54 PM »

http://www.dota2.com/store/itemdetails/20737

Rufus · « **Reply #58 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

Kara · « **Reply #59 on:** August 22, 2015, 10:11:47 AM »

"I'm an esports doper." -Esch

News:

Author Topic: esports is going to have drug testing lol (esports megathread) (Read 10915 times)