Gaming is so fun but i feel i depend on alcohol too much!!! so what i have been trying to do is not drink too much but my game has become static, i cant approach and open unless im pretty tipsy.
I understand i shouldn't be overthinking things and its good to open a few sets beforehand just to get the ball rolling but what mindset should i be in?
is there a way you can sike yourself up as soon as the alcohol is wearing off????

Glad you realize that alcohol is a crutch, it is a crutch for most so-called PUA's on this forum.

Go sober for 3 months until you develop core confidence. Open in everyday situations (shopping malls, in the street etc). Forget about alcohol until you get your preferred soba state down.

Another thing, if you rely on alcohol for confidence, what the hell are you going to do when you meet your dates....'oh fuck im soba, now what!!', nerves set in, you realize you are pathetically nervous, cannot be yourself and end up blowing the date.

Develop the real you, not the drunk you.