Drug testing for pro gamers??

[[cTx]REDRAT6]

Here is a link to an article on drug testing for pro gamers. What do you think do tweekers have the advantage?? Please post your opinion.
http://www.twitchguru.com/2006/12/06/cpl_prepares_for_pro_gamer_drug_testing_in_2007/

[J-Mag]

I wonder how many kids are ADD and on Ritalin or Adderall who play in these leagues. My guess is that there is a good portion, probably significantly more than your average stat sample of the population.

[afireinside]

if illegal drug use at competitions ever became a concern, the CPL would begin testing for illicit substances.

They're only going to do something if suspicions/accusations arise.

[NickS]

I actually read the whole article, and it was a very good read. I can honestly say I'd never do drugs at an event like that (or anywhere tbh), just because I'm afraid of what side effects might occur. Drinking a few bottles of beer wouldn't be too harmful. It'd sure kill your skill though. :p:

[[cTx]SGT.Viper]

Sounds good to me. I support this action in full. Drugs are bad for you, and there is no reason for them in the gaming environment.

Thanks,
[cTx]SGT.Viper

[J-Mag]

Drinking a few bottles of beer wouldn't be too harmful. It'd sure kill your skill though. :p:

I disagree. I have found that 2-3 beers improves my gameplay after work. It is the same thing when I go play pool. More than 3 or 4 is detriment though...

[[cTx]SGT.Viper]

Agreed the article was a very good read.

Thanks,
[cTx]SGT.Viper

[nn_step]

since Caffeine is a chemical relative of the amphetamines family, does that mean I have to stop drinking mountain Dew?

[NickS]

I disagree. I have found that 2-3 beers improves my gameplay after work. It is the same thing when I go play pool. More than 3 or 4 is detriment though...

One - two does the same for me, I'm not as "jumpy" and I think about my actions more than just rushing every round. :p:

More than that would probably start to hurt my gameplay though.

[nn_step]

One - two does the same for me, I'm not as "jumpy" and I think about my actions more than just rushing every round. :p:

More than that would probably start to hurt my gameplay though.
:eek: you are way too young to be drinking booze :slap:

[afireinside]

since Caffeine is a chemical relative of the amphetamines family, does that mean I have to stop drinking mountain Dew?

As for caffeine-loaded energy drinks such as Red Bull and Rockstar, Munoz says the CPL has no plans to regulate such products, even though some gamers have complained about the heavy consumption of such drinks and the positive effects they have on gaming. "We can't really regulate that. Can you really tell a tennis player not to drink a lot of caffeine before a match?" Munoz says. "Plus, I'm not sure that caffeine is the right drug for gaming."

Seriously, nnstep, did you even read the article or just spam?

[NickS]

:eek: you are way too young to be drinking booze :slap:

Find someone my age who hasn't had some and I'll PayPal you $10 when one of my water blocks sell. :p:





(..jk, you're not getting mah monay!)

[nn_step]

Find someone my age who hasn't had some and I'll PayPal you $10 when one of my water blocks sell. :p:

(..jk, you're not getting mah monay!)
well I can point out a few that didn't drink until 21 :rolleyes: Does that count?

[NickS]

well I can point out a few that didn't drink until 21 :rolleyes: Does that count?

No. :p:

Kay, now that we're kind of OT.. back on OT! My fault. :(

[J-Mag]

One - two does the same for me, I'm not as "jumpy" and I think about my actions more than just rushing every round. :p:

More than that would probably start to hurt my gameplay though.

Yeah, I feel less jumpy too. Essentially I don't over react when I get suprised or ambushed.

Anyway maybe I need 2-3 beers because I am bigger than you, what do you weigh? (also I am half Irish if that counts for anything)

[jabski]

I disagree. I have found that 2-3 beers improves my gameplay after work. It is the same thing when I go play pool. More than 3 or 4 is detriment though...
same here :toast: :toast:

[Buster1]

And unfortunately with random drug testing comes random and often used ways around the tests.
Drugs Are Bad For You MMMMMMMMMK!!!!!!!

[NickS]

Yeah, I feel less jumpy too. Essentially I don't over react when I get suprised or ambushed.

Anyway maybe I need 2-3 beers because I am bigger than you, what do you weigh? (also I am half Irish if that counts for anything)

Yeah. I weigh 200 lbs.

[J-Mag]

Yeah. I weigh 200 lbs.

Well only 10% heavier... Hmm maybe you just don't have any tolerance (or I have too much) :p:

[Shpoon]

You can kill a man at 18...but no drinks until 21!

Ontario is 19...Quebec is 18 ;)

[nn_step]

You can kill a man at 18...but no drinks until 21!

Ontario is 19...Quebec is 18 ;)
actually if you have a military ID, you can drink or smoke as young as you want.