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.

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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.

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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.  

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Will, Dan and special guest OhNoSC2 discuss their recent ladder experiences and how they measure their improvements in StarCraft II.  

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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 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.  

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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.

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After a short break from StarCraft and streaming, Will and Dan discuss their experiences with coming back to the ladder scene and the game in general.  Expect to come back with a clear mind, but rusty fingers.

With the changing of the StarCraft II seasons, The Climb hosts talk about their experience of competitive burn-out.   They also discuss potential tips and tricks to avoid the wear and tear as well as what to do if one should find themselves lacking passion for the ladder.  

Will and Dan discuss how their goals in StarCraft II and the things to keep in mind when setting them.