If you want to climb the ladder, you have to practice, practice, practice!  Will and Dan revisit the topic of practicing and share some of their insights on how you can improve you own practice sessions.  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

If you want to climb the ladder, you have to practice, practice, practice!  Will and Dan revisit the topic of practicing and share some of their insights on how you can improve you own practice sessions. Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 27: Another Practice Episode, It's That Important

X unit is OP!  Y strategy is IMBA!  Z is so stupid to play against!  We've all heard the complaints, we've all been lectured about how our units are so much better, and maybe some of us have done the lecturing in the past.  Join Will and Dan as they talk about the ever-present balance whine within the community and how it can affect your game if you buy into it too much  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

X unit is OP!  Y strategy is IMBA!  Z is so stupid to play against!  We've all heard the complaints, we've all been lectured about how our units are so much better, and maybe some of us have done the lecturing in the past.  Join Will and Dan as they talk about the ever-present balance whine within the community and how it can affect your game if you buy into it too much Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 26: Balance Whiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiine

Keeping a healthy mindset on the ladder can be the difference between improving on the ladder and stagnating as a player.  Will and Dan talk about their own experiences with their laddering mindset, from getting frustrated to trying to keep positive.  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

Keeping a healthy mindset on the ladder can be the difference between improving on the ladder and stagnating as a player.  Will and Dan talk about their own experiences with their laddering mindset, from getting frustrated to trying to keep positive. Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 25: Happy One Year! Let's Talk About Mentality

Knowing the state of any StarCraft match is vital in any match.  In this episode, Dan and Will discuss game sense as a lower level player.  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

Knowing the state of any StarCraft match is vital in any match.  In this episode, Dan and Will discuss game sense as a lower level player. Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 24: That Lurking Feeling Of Game Sense

Will, Dan, and special guest Apoptosis discuss their experiences with streaming and how new streamers can get into the hobby.  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa  Apoptosis Twitter: https://twitter.com/Poptosis808 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/apoptosis808 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@apoptosis808

Will, Dan, and special guest Apoptosis discuss their experiences with streaming and how new streamers can get into the hobby. Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> Apoptosis Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/Poptosis808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Poptosis808</a> Twitch: <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/apoptosis808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/apoptosis808</a> TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@apoptosis808" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@apoptosis808</a>

The Climb Episode 23: Want To Make SCII Harder? Try Streaming!

Despite our efforts, we all will lose many, many ladder matches as we climb up the ladder.  Will and Dan take some time to offer some healthy coping mechanisms and ways to turn losses into a more positive experience.    Will:   linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan:   linktr.ee/capt_hapa  

Despite our efforts, we all will lose many, many ladder matches as we climb up the ladder.  Will and Dan take some time to offer some healthy coping mechanisms and ways to turn losses into a more positive experience.   Will:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 22: Ladder Loss is Inevitable

Learning build orders is an integral part of becoming a better StarCraft II player.  With a build order, a player can hit tight timings, have a plan for each match, and have a mapped out response for anything your opponent may throw your way.  Join Will and Dan as they discuss how they learn build orders and how it has helped them climb the ladder.    Will:   linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan:   linktr.ee/capt_hapa  

Learning build orders is an integral part of becoming a better StarCraft II player.  With a build order, a player can hit tight timings, have a plan for each match, and have a mapped out response for anything your opponent may throw your way.  Join Will and Dan as they discuss how they learn build orders and how it has helped them climb the ladder.   Will:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 21: Build Orders and You

Joined by special guest RushiSC, Will and Dan discuss casting as a lower level SC2 player.  Casting can be very accessible, even if you are a newer player, and the trio discuss how to get started and what you can do to improve your casting experience  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa  RushiSC: https://twitter.com/RushiSC https://www.twitch.tv/rushisc

Joined by special guest RushiSC, Will and Dan discuss casting as a lower level SC2 player.  Casting can be very accessible, even if you are a newer player, and the trio discuss how to get started and what you can do to improve your casting experience Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> RushiSC: <a href="https://twitter.com/RushiSC" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/RushiSC</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/rushisc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/rushisc</a>

The Climb Episode 20: Want to Cast Some Games?

From the bronzest of bronze league players to the tip top of the ladder, we all make mistakes.  The important thing is that we as players accept our mistakes and try to work on those issues.  In this episode, Will and Dan talk about some of the mistakes that they make and what they do to rectify those blunders.    Will:   https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan:   https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa

From the bronzest of bronze league players to the tip top of the ladder, we all make mistakes.  The important thing is that we as players accept our mistakes and try to work on those issues.  In this episode, Will and Dan talk about some of the mistakes that they make and what they do to rectify those blunders.   Will:   <a href="https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan:   <a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 19: Bad Habits, Mistakes and Weaknesses

There's a lot that can happen in a StarCraft game, and quite often we get tricked, bamboozled and completely deceived.  Join Will and Dan as they talk about trickery on the ladder and possible solutions to decrease the chances of falling for deception.  Will: linktr.ee/l0rdcranial  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

There's a lot that can happen in a StarCraft game, and quite often we get tricked, bamboozled and completely deceived.  Join Will and Dan as they talk about trickery on the ladder and possible solutions to decrease the chances of falling for deception. Will: <a href="http://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 18: A Game of Imperfect Info

StarCraft 2 is a hard game. Are you a fellow working-class player just trying to "git gud?" On The Climb, join Will (L0rdCraniaL) and Dan (capt_hapa) as they discuss the competitive ladder scene. Whether it's looking for ways to improve, strategies to avoid the tilt or even just venting about the chaos of matchmaking, we can all share in the 1v1 experience.

In StarCraft, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made before, during and after a match, and it can be difficult to figure out what aspect of the game we should be focusing on.  Sometimes we’re on top of our micro without realizing that our macro is suffering.  Sometimes we have a perfect setup for the late game but control our units horribly.  When we are practicing with a friend, what should you work on?  In this episode, Will and Dan will be going over how we figure out what to work on and what we prefer to focus on.    Will:   [https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial](https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial)    Dan:   [https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa](https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa)  

In StarCraft, there are a lot of decisions that need to be made before, during and after a match, and it can be difficult to figure out what aspect of the game we should be focusing on.  Sometimes we’re on top of our micro without realizing that our macro is suffering.  Sometimes we have a perfect setup for the late game but control our units horribly.  When we are practicing with a friend, what should you work on?  In this episode, Will and Dan will be going over how we figure out what to work on and what we prefer to focus on.   Will:   [<a href="https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a>](<a href="https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/l0rdcranial</a>)   Dan:   [<a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>](<a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>)

The Climb Episode 17: FOCUS

Will and Dan have The StarCraft Observer on to discuss content creation in StarCraft II.  The trio talk about their recent adventures on the ladder as well as their experiences with making content for the community.  Whether you're an painter, audio/video editor, musician or any type or artist, don't be afraid to put your work out there!    Will:   linktr.ee/L0rdCraniaL  Dan:   linktr.ee/capt_hapa  The StarCraft Observer:   Twitter: twitter.com/thestarcraftobs Instagram: instagram.com/thestarcraftobserver TikTok: tiktok.com/@thestarcraftobserver Podcast: thestarcraftobserver.com/podcast  

Will and Dan have The StarCraft Observer on to discuss content creation in StarCraft II.  The trio talk about their recent adventures on the ladder as well as their experiences with making content for the community.  Whether you're an painter, audio/video editor, musician or any type or artist, don't be afraid to put your work out there!   Will:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/L0rdCraniaL</a> Dan:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> The StarCraft Observer:   Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/thestarcraftobs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/thestarcraftobs</a> Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/thestarcraftobserver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/thestarcraftobserver</a> TikTok: <a href="http://tiktok.com/@thestarcraftobserver" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">tiktok.com/@thestarcraftobserver</a> Podcast: <a href="http://thestarcraftobserver.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">thestarcraftobserver.com/podcast</a>

The Climb Episode 16: StarCrafting Some Content

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!  In this end-of-the-year episode, Will and Dan discuss what they have learned throughout the year, such as scouting opponents better, learning to make better calls with the information gathered, and unit positioning.  The hosts also discuss their goals and ambitions for the upcoming year.  Will: https://linktr.ee/L0rdCraniaL  Dan: https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to all!  In this end-of-the-year episode, Will and Dan discuss what they have learned throughout the year, such as scouting opponents better, learning to make better calls with the information gathered, and unit positioning.  The hosts also discuss their goals and ambitions for the upcoming year. Will: <a href="https://t.co/l6R3tpNliA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/L0rdCraniaL</a> Dan: <a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 15: The Year-End Recap

The StarCraft ladder can be a wild place, and players must know how to figure out what their opponents are doing.  In this episode, Will and Dan talk about how they determine what players are doing in a match, as well as their triumphs and frustrations with figuring out an opponent's plan.  Will: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial Dan: https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa

The StarCraft ladder can be a wild place, and players must know how to figure out what their opponents are doing.  In this episode, Will and Dan talk about how they determine what players are doing in a match, as well as their triumphs and frustrations with figuring out an opponent's plan. Will: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 14: Reading Opponents and Scouting

In order to climb up the ranks of the StarCraft ladder, players must practice their fundamentals.  From working on build orders to sparring with other players, Will and Dan discuss how they work on their own gameplay and tips on how to practice.  Will: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial Dan: https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa

In order to climb up the ranks of the StarCraft ladder, players must practice their fundamentals.  From working on build orders to sparring with other players, Will and Dan discuss how they work on their own gameplay and tips on how to practice. Will: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> Dan: <a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 13: Practice, Practice, Practice

In this episode of The Climb, Will and Dan take a stroll through the pro scene and discuss the players that inspire them to ladder harder, take risks and learn new mechanics.    Catch The Climb live every other Wednesday at 7pm EST on twitch.tv/l0rdcranial  Will:   twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw  Dan:   linktr.ee/capt_hapa  

In this episode of The Climb, Will and Dan take a stroll through the pro scene and discuss the players that inspire them to ladder harder, take risks and learn new mechanics.   Catch The Climb live every other Wednesday at 7pm EST on <a href="http://twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> Will:   <a href="http://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> <a href="http://youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw</a> Dan:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 12: The Pros We Follow

Will, Dan and special guest OhNoSC2 discuss their recent ladder experiences and how they measure their improvements in StarCraft II.    Will:   twitch.tv/l0rdcranial twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw  Dan:   linktr.ee/capt_hapa  OhNoSC2:   twitch.tv/ohnosc2 twitter.com/ohnostarcraft/media  

Will, Dan and special guest OhNoSC2 discuss their recent ladder experiences and how they measure their improvements in StarCraft II.   Will:   <a href="http://twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> <a href="http://youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw</a> Dan:   <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> OhNoSC2:   <a href="http://twitch.tv/ohnosc2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/ohnosc2</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/ohnostarcraft/media" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/ohnostarcraft/media</a>

The Climb Episode 11: Measuring Improvement

Everybody has experienced the frustration of playing on the ladder and the tilt that comes with it.  Will and Dan take some time to discuss the effects of tilt on your playing, how it occurs, and what you can potentially do to keep it from happening to you.  Will: twitch.tv/l0rdcranial twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL  Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa

Everybody has experienced the frustration of playing on the ladder and the tilt that comes with it.  Will and Dan take some time to discuss the effects of tilt on your playing, how it occurs, and what you can potentially do to keep it from happening to you. Will: <a href="http://twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a>

The Climb Episode 10: Feeling Tilted?

Will and Dan sit down and reminisce about their experiences going from Bronze to Diamond.  From the difficulties of learning and climbing to the next league to the wild stories of their gold days, the duo share their adventures in the hopes that they will help enlighten those who have the same goal of ranking up.    Dan (capt_hapa):   https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa  Will (L0rdCraniaL):   https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw  The Climb Podcast:   https://open.spotify.com/show/6jKu2DZtHWGYNKEHgihiat?si=f1aQDWA4S92x71cJhTeOMQ&amp;dl_branch=1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climb-the-starcraft-ladder-experience/id1565969635

Will and Dan sit down and reminisce about their experiences going from Bronze to Diamond.  From the difficulties of learning and climbing to the next league to the wild stories of their gold days, the duo share their adventures in the hopes that they will help enlighten those who have the same goal of ranking up.   Dan (capt_hapa):   <a href="https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> Will (L0rdCraniaL):   <a href="https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsmEQmeDkFZrln0Hte8WzCw</a> The Climb Podcast:   <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/6jKu2DZtHWGYNKEHgihiat?si=f1aQDWA4S92x71cJhTeOMQ&amp;dl_branch=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/show/6jKu2DZtHWGYNKEHgihiat?si=f1aQDWA4S92x71cJhTeOMQ&amp;dl_branch=1</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climb-the-starcraft-ladder-experience/id1565969635" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-climb-the-starcraft-ladder-experience/id1565969635</a>

The Climb Episode 9: Our Experiences Getting to Diamond

Will, Dan and special guest Shuuyi discuss their recent ladder sessions as well as the below Masters tournament scene.  Join us as we talk about how to prepare for tournaments and what to expect from them compared to ladder matches. Will: twitch.tv/l0rdcranial twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL Dan: linktr.ee/capt_hapa Shuuyi: twitch.tv/shuuyiw twitter.com/ShuuYiW

Will, Dan and special guest Shuuyi discuss their recent ladder sessions as well as the below Masters tournament scene.  Join us as we talk about how to prepare for tournaments and what to expect from them compared to ladder matches. Will: <a href="http://twitch.tv/l0rdcranial" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/l0rdcranial</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/L0rdCraniaL</a> Dan: <a href="http://linktr.ee/capt_hapa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">linktr.ee/capt_hapa</a> Shuuyi: <a href="http://twitch.tv/shuuyiw" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitch.tv/shuuyiw</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/ShuuYiW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">twitter.com/ShuuYiW</a>

The Climb Episode 8: Competing in Tournaments

The Climb: The StarCraft Ladder Experience

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