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Rabe
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Win Percentage
67%
Archive

2022

2017

2017-10-31 00:50:25
rating 6
2017-05-19 19:55:26
rating 5.5
2017-04-16 13:52:47
rating 6
2017-02-24 14:22:30
rating 6
2017-02-12 23:00:31
rating 6
2017-02-11 11:50:47
rating 6
2017-02-10 01:04:33
rating 6
2017-01-21 00:46:45
rating 5.9

2016

2016-12-05 08:53:35
rating 5.9
2016-10-03 10:11:54
rating 5.4
2016-04-17 22:18:15
rating 5.7
2016-01-25 23:40:23
rating 5.6

2015

2015-08-09 20:50:18
rating 4.7
2015-06-09 18:22:49
rating 4.3
2015-05-24 21:08:58
rating 5.3
2015-05-21 12:53:58
rating 4.6
2015-05-05 09:57:22
rating 5.6
2015-04-20 22:49:14
rating 5.9
2015-04-11 00:36:40
rating 5.5
2015-02-27 01:53:20
rating 5.6
2015-02-01 12:22:57
rating 5.2

2014

2014-12-29 13:52:31
rating 5.3
2014-12-18 19:16:12
rating 4.4
2014-12-15 10:34:58
rating 6
2014-12-14 22:28:42
rating 6
2014-11-19 10:40:44
rating 6
2014-11-13 22:21:03
rating 6
2014-11-05 13:24:26
rating 6
2014-10-24 11:53:19
rating 6
2014-09-13 17:38:41
rating 4.5
2014-09-11 13:22:58
rating 5.3
2014-08-07 22:56:03
rating 4.3
2014-06-19 22:14:46
rating 5.8
2014-06-15 01:07:02
rating 5.5
2014-05-26 01:17:59
rating 6
2014-05-06 13:27:09
rating 5
2014-04-23 14:26:44
rating 5.8
2014-04-16 08:55:42
rating 5.6
2014-03-20 14:00:43
rating 5.3
2014-03-17 21:36:23
rating 6
2014-02-14 22:08:23
rating 6
2014-02-03 01:16:33
rating 6
2014-01-25 00:39:35
rating 5.8
2014-01-24 13:20:49
rating 6
2014-01-05 23:34:52
rating 5
2014-01-01 14:36:01
rating 5.8

2013

2013-12-12 01:43:27
rating 5.8
2013-12-03 18:58:32
rating 5.6
2013-12-03 13:28:22
rating 6
2013-11-10 15:30:15
rating 5.5
2013-11-06 09:42:21
rating 5.8
2013-09-29 01:19:40
rating 5.8
2013-08-04 22:33:03
rating 4.9
2013-08-03 02:13:56
rating 4.2
2013-07-14 02:01:45
rating 5.3
2013-07-13 18:35:27
rating 6
2013-07-12 14:52:15
rating 5.3
2013-06-07 20:03:39
rating 5.7
2013-06-01 12:37:26
rating 5.7
2013-05-22 19:20:17
rating 5.5
2013-05-09 01:35:47
rating 4.8
2013-05-05 01:34:07
rating 5.8
2013-04-30 22:48:30
rating 4.9
2013-04-18 14:40:47
rating 5.8
2013-04-12 20:06:13
rating 5.7
2013-04-04 23:04:55
rating 5.7
2013-03-09 19:48:25
rating 5.3
2013-03-08 23:25:05
rating 4.7
2013-01-24 23:42:15
rating 5.5
2013-01-18 16:49:46
rating 5.5
2013-01-06 15:17:22
rating 5.6

2012

2012-12-31 18:19:35
rating 4.7
2012-12-29 01:26:58
rating 5.5
2012-12-27 16:15:34
rating 5.7
2012-12-02 17:38:46
rating 5.6
2012-11-29 22:14:39
rating 3.6
2012-10-12 22:44:42
rating 5.7
2012-10-06 23:03:15
rating 5.3
2012-09-30 21:04:08
rating 5.9
2012-09-30 17:26:33
rating 6
2012-09-22 23:31:21
rating 4.6
2012-07-12 12:40:25
rating 5.1
2012-07-10 00:45:58
rating 5
2012-07-03 23:01:50
rating 5.7
2012-04-29 16:11:51
rating 5.4
2012-04-17 12:46:58
rating 5.9
2012-03-29 23:22:50
rating 5.3
2012-03-23 22:05:18
rating 4.6
2012-03-20 23:54:47
rating 5.2
2012-03-18 21:16:09
rating 5.5
2012-03-15 12:22:04
rating 5.2
2012-03-10 10:57:34
rating 5.6
2012-03-08 09:50:44
rating 4.9
2012-03-04 10:35:39
rating 5.3
2012-02-15 23:58:51
rating 5.4
2012-02-11 23:58:41
rating 4.5
2012-01-27 07:03:47
rating 5.2
2012-01-04 00:49:32
rating 5.6

2011

2011-11-06 21:39:56
rating 5.2
2011-10-17 23:58:00
rating 4.9
2011-10-08 11:59:56
rating 4.6
2011-08-18 22:41:36
rating 5.6
2011-05-12 23:58:12
rating 4.1
2011-05-07 11:32:37
rating 5.5
2011-04-26 11:29:55
rating 5.4
2011-04-16 21:05:02
rating 5
2011-04-13 22:55:49
rating 5.3
2011-02-12 16:18:50
rating 5.1

2010

2010-09-10 14:13:21
rating 3.8
2015-08-09 20:50:18
23 votes, rating 4.7
Personal Update
Hey folks,

just thought that some of you might be interested in what's going on with me, since I've been rather silent (that alone seems odd, right?) and haven't played much.

I'm currently free from any commitments on FUMBBL (no tournaments, no leagues) and I'm enjoying it. The itch to play a match (especially with the Monsters and my Slayer Candidates) is there every now and then, but I've only tried to find a game once - and when I quickly got an offer (that actually looked rather good for me), I refused and left Gamefinder. I had (just in time) realized that the thought of committing 60 minutes or more to it and updating player bios afterwards totally turned me off.

What has happened? Well, my little FUMBBL break felt good: I didn't miss the site at all, which is of course not that surprising on a family trip. The four GLT games (Fastest To Apply Swiss Qualifier) were fun, but also pretty exhausting and ending up on the very last rank wasn't exactly satisfying. I really needed a break from the Monsters. Since then, I have barely played anything but the occasional tournament match (Brawls, RRRs). However, while I in the past usually enjoyed participating in tournaments, this time it was different: I found scheduling annoying and the time of every single game felt inconvenient (and be it only that I was too tired after a long day).

A few weeks ago I had an unplanned FUMBBL break (I simply forgot or didn't feel the need to access the site) of about two weeks and almost missed an RRR game due to this (thanks albinv and Brainsaw for making it happen anyway). When I won that game and advanced to the final, I was almost disappointed - because I would have to play another one. At least it was a final and would give me a shot at my second title win. I even considered it a good opportunity to leave the site for good, for an indefinite period. I didn't win (and would have felt bad if I had, because it really wouldn't have been deserved) and once more realized that my coaching skill and my ambition have both degraded. Aiming for tournament wins and similar achievements seems pointless right now, playing for fun doesn't motivate me much these days. Since that last game I'm frequenting the site more often again, but haven't played. I do enjoy one particular PM conversation with a group of close buddies, but have little desire to do anything else.

Probably not exactly good news, but at least I'm not totally lost. And my perspective on FUMMBL is changing from an escape to a nice place to hang out. Which is good, right?

You surely haven't heard from old Rabe for the last time. ;-)


Best regards

Rabe / Florian
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Comments
Posted by Naru1981 on 2015-08-09 21:18:11
Rated 1 for BAD news :(

hope to get you back playing soon mate. when you enjoy playing again :)
Posted by ImpactedAnimal on 2015-08-09 21:22:50
Rated 6 cos real life takes precedence
Posted by licker on 2015-08-09 21:33:57
I've gone through a similar withdrawal myself, though I am staying active in a couple leagues.

Funny how time just changes how you view things. As long as you're happy though, it's all good.
Posted by Rabe on 2015-08-09 21:38:43
Bah, Stan - how can you ruin my rating like that?! ;-D

@licker:
Exactly my thoughts. Others (in particularly my wife) have told me to play less during very intense FUMBBL times and sometimes I've thought it would be better, but didn't really have the force of will to make it happen. Now the urge just faded... Definitely a good thing.
Posted by Rbthma on 2015-08-09 22:08:54
I've been through the same thing for a few months - don't force it & the desire to play will come back in time...or not. Either way, enjoy what you're doing :)
Posted by PaddyMick on 2015-08-09 22:53:56
tldr get playing again you da man
Posted by akaRenton on 2015-08-09 23:29:18
We've all gone through similar, and real life should always take precedence. Every now and then I tone down my playing, and sometimes play something else that I can just pause and save when I'm no longer in the mood suits a lot better.

Play again if/when you feel you can play for the fun of it again and not before.

It's always a pleasure to play you or catch up in the PM, and you've added a lot to others enjoyment of this place.

Enjoy the break dude :D
Posted by JigerJones on 2015-08-09 23:29:30
I hit a similar wall and ended up going 28 months between matches. Just totally got burned out, for the 2nd time in 11 years. Anyway, been back a couple weeks or so, no tournaments yet (which has always been my main passion) but probably going to put something in the Lustrian. Hopefully in time the game will become fun again for you Mr. Rabe!
Posted by DustBunny on 2015-08-10 07:37:56
Personally I find I do the same thing; after a solid chunk of playing I'll just forget about it.

Then you get to make a glorious return!

Enjoy the time off
Posted by Roland on 2015-08-10 07:41:04
+1
I have similar feelings.
But i will continue with my league however.
We need custom rosters...
Posted by bghandras on 2015-08-10 08:57:10
I have found that scheduling is painful, and tournaments drain all the life out of me. Especially true for the big ranked (pimped) tournaments.

Countermeasure? Activate blackbox, and while waiting for activation, put up the gamefinder.
Posted by Seventyone on 2015-08-10 14:07:53
Great to see you are still here. You might well hit the pitch again soon. I hope so!
Posted by Rabe on 2015-08-10 14:25:50
I hope so. :-)

@bghandras:
Box is indeed great for that. A random Box game or two were the only ones I played during that period aside from tournament games. Hell, I often felt so rusty, I squeezed a Box game in just to get a bit of a feeling back for what's going on down there on the pitch before playing a more important match. :-D
Posted by Jeguan on 2015-08-11 18:43:31
I hope you will get the fun back. It would be a shame, if we cant watch the Monsters play anymore :)

Cheers
Posted by Dalfort on 2015-08-14 21:36:47
Banana!
Posted by Endzone on 2015-08-19 01:54:13
I go through periods of addiction followed by periods of taking a break - but I always come back. Maybe it will be the same for you. I hope so! Take care.