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Drug-Testing at LAN Events?
#1
Posted 01 February 2017 - 01:34 PM
Does anyone else seriously think this should be a thing? Not only would it appease guilt associated with being involved in enabling people to hurt themselves, it would level the playing-field by removing possibility of having people who create the obligation of having to partake in illicit substance abuse to have the same experience as them and finally, drugs are seriously illegal for a reason, dude. If you feel that you need them, you're doing life wrong.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
#2
Posted 02 February 2017 - 12:35 AM
First off. This isnt even a problem in Urban Terror. So why are you talking about it here?
Second. I think everybody should have the right over his own body. Nobody should tell you what to do with it. Not the goverment, your friends or someone else. Do what the hell you want with it. Its the only thing you have control over.
But yes, drugs shouldn't be allowed in any sport what so ever, since they would give an unfair advantage over "sober" players.
Second. I think everybody should have the right over his own body. Nobody should tell you what to do with it. Not the goverment, your friends or someone else. Do what the hell you want with it. Its the only thing you have control over.
But yes, drugs shouldn't be allowed in any sport what so ever, since they would give an unfair advantage over "sober" players.
#3
Posted 02 February 2017 - 02:37 AM
baex, on 02 February 2017 - 12:35 AM, said:
First off. This isnt even a problem in Urban Terror. So why are you talking about it here?
Second. I think everybody should have the right over his own body. Nobody should tell you what to do with it. Not the goverment, your friends or someone else. Do what the hell you want with it. Its the only thing you have control over.
But yes, drugs shouldn't be allowed in any sport what so ever, since they would give an unfair advantage over "sober" players.
Second. I think everybody should have the right over his own body. Nobody should tell you what to do with it. Not the goverment, your friends or someone else. Do what the hell you want with it. Its the only thing you have control over.
But yes, drugs shouldn't be allowed in any sport what so ever, since they would give an unfair advantage over "sober" players.
Yes, I agree that we each have the 'right' to self sovereignty.
I'm glad you see what I'm saying. Sports are a tradition, not a lucrative means of obtaining wealth, fame and fortune.
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#6
Posted 04 April 2017 - 02:27 AM
I think all our problems will be solved if marijuana is legalized.
Jk.
But um, I think what vortex is more concerned with is the intentions of each player... and of course, the potential for dangerous side-effects...
Speaking from personal experience, I think I'm a much better player when I'm straight... Idk how it all works, but I don't really want to take part in the 'use' of anything that will alter my focus or affect my concentration while I'm trying to be at my best, performance-wise.
Personally, I feel as though I'm doing something wrong when I ingest something I feel I don't need or shouldn't be consuming (ie. 'fast' food when I have direct access to 'healthy' food) which causes distraction for me due to internal opposition.
UrT as a sport has the potential to be well-respected, especially if we do a good job promoting the physical and mental benefits along with practicing self-development and discipline... for that to happen, I think it all begins with setting standards. We already have a great community and a loyal following, it only seems natural to me that we encourage fair play.
I'm not necessarily convinced that we need to enforce drug-testing, but I think it's always good to encourage younger players especially to actively realize that they are far more likely to succeed in choosing to play if they are consciously responsible for their contribution by making a sincere effort to understand what's involved in playing the game (by thinking critically) but also, by being realistic and choosing of their own volition to rely on healthy lifestyle choices and exposure to good influences rather than believing in sugary drinks or the next idea they have been sold which they are convinced is going to give them an edge (outside of the in-game physics) which shouldn't exist to begin with (unless the game is purposely imbalanced).
Jk.
But um, I think what vortex is more concerned with is the intentions of each player... and of course, the potential for dangerous side-effects...
Speaking from personal experience, I think I'm a much better player when I'm straight... Idk how it all works, but I don't really want to take part in the 'use' of anything that will alter my focus or affect my concentration while I'm trying to be at my best, performance-wise.
Personally, I feel as though I'm doing something wrong when I ingest something I feel I don't need or shouldn't be consuming (ie. 'fast' food when I have direct access to 'healthy' food) which causes distraction for me due to internal opposition.
UrT as a sport has the potential to be well-respected, especially if we do a good job promoting the physical and mental benefits along with practicing self-development and discipline... for that to happen, I think it all begins with setting standards. We already have a great community and a loyal following, it only seems natural to me that we encourage fair play.
I'm not necessarily convinced that we need to enforce drug-testing, but I think it's always good to encourage younger players especially to actively realize that they are far more likely to succeed in choosing to play if they are consciously responsible for their contribution by making a sincere effort to understand what's involved in playing the game (by thinking critically) but also, by being realistic and choosing of their own volition to rely on healthy lifestyle choices and exposure to good influences rather than believing in sugary drinks or the next idea they have been sold which they are convinced is going to give them an edge (outside of the in-game physics) which shouldn't exist to begin with (unless the game is purposely imbalanced).
This post has been edited by Valour: 04 April 2017 - 04:14 AM
#7
Posted 04 April 2017 - 11:02 PM
Valour, on 04 April 2017 - 02:27 AM, said:
I think all our problems will be solved if marijuana is legalized.
Joke or not that is a valid point as in some parts of the world, and even in some states in the USA, marijuana is either legal or at the least decriminalized.
In all forms of sports there is generally an organizing body that establishes the rules of conduct and fair play above and beyond the sponsorship of an organizer now having to play morality cop be it substance use is legal or not.
In Holland it's probably not uncommon to light up a joint and play a few rounds of kick ass. In Canada the man would go tisk tisk and look the other way. In the USA, in some states, one could land up in jail for ten years.
So as a rule as to drug use for performance enhancement would have to be established as rules of conduct and fair play at "all" LAN events else the rights of the individual would have to be considered as to the law of the land fair play or not.
Back to my my original question for the purpose of an advantage in e-sport what substances would be considered as being a performance enhancement? Seems to me any kind of drug use would hinder performance in a sport that requires reflex over mussel mass.
I would be a bit more worried with a competitor taking a shot of Redbull than someone lighting up a joint or shooting up on steroids unless there was a dead monitor toss at the event. :D
doing "stuff" with dead things.
#9
Posted 14 April 2017 - 07:39 PM
Vortex2, on 01 February 2017 - 01:34 PM, said:
Does anyone else seriously think this should be a thing? Not only would it appease guilt associated with being involved in enabling people to hurt themselves, it would level the playing-field by removing possibility of having people who create the obligation of having to partake in illicit substance abuse to have the same experience as them and finally, drugs are seriously illegal for a reason, dude. If you feel that you need them, you're doing life wrong.
Thoughts?
Thoughts?
True. Stoners have an unfair advantage. ;)
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