Im curious if its possible to enter a game competition or something as a casual player? I want to someday atleast try one but im not sure what game to get better at or what sites to use to enter some without making myself look like a fool? I also dont want to pay because thats sort of like gambling at the start.
I have a pretty big bucket list thats always changing if you coudent tell.
Yeah, it’s definitely possible. Online brackets are free sometimes, but don’t expect to never pay anything. Most events have a nominal fee to create a prize pool.
First thing first, figure out what you want to compete in. You probably already have a list in mind of some games you like to play casually or spectate, right?
Then, you need to find the community for the game(s) you’re interested in. I think it’s usually going to be found in a Discord server these days. For example, if you’re looking to get into a fighting game, this page might be a good start: https://wiki.supercombo.gg/w/SuperCombo_Wiki:Community_portal/Discords One you find community, they can help find events to enter, give advice, share resources to learn from, and of course practice with and/or against you.
For some games, even better if you can find an online community that’s specific to both your game and your region. You can start from the general community, ask around there, and hopefully drill down to something closer.
Another note on paying: you can find opponets or groups online to play serious matches with for free, before you enter anything.
But paying an entry fee is not gambling at all - you will lose that money 100%, if you’re not already experienced playing against serious competitors. Think of it more like buying a movie ticket than a lottery ticket.