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by saraid216 4907 days ago
You realize that Starcraft is fun largely because it stresses you out and makes you anxious, right? Same with, say, tennis. If you're not stressed and anxious, it's because you're not being challenged by your opponent.

The rush of fiero when you kick ass, or the amazement when you lose, washes over this at the end and gives you an emotional exclamation point to remember for the next time you think about playing: you're anticipating the end of the game.