We all know that when we all go out alcohol has an effect. 3 good reasons why we drink:
-More confidence
-Become less shy
-Simply have a good time

However, both drinking too much and too little does effect your game. When I drink too little, i "don't really feel it". I don't get the urge to talk to girls, and sometimes my anxiety prevents me from making any approaches. When I drink too much, I begin looking like slob and I don't seem as smooth. For example, I slur my openers, seem too hyper, do that weird ting with my eyes.. The biggest problem of drinking is that it makes you less aware of hwo you are perceived by those around you (including other girls who aren't targets). In addition to this, it makes you perceve things differently. if you are in a bad mood, You'll miss out on the IOI's given to you by girls. If you are in a good mood, you'll think that every girl is in love with you and you might violate their comfort level by saying some stupid shit.

Unfortunately, I have a tendency to drink too much when i go out..

What are you guys's strategy for drinking and gaming. Do you approach sober, then drink throughout the night. Or do you pregame before going out, and to reach a super level of confidence.. Whats the best quantity to drink to sarge smoothly?
This post is for those that love getting shitfaced and talking to girls.. NOT DRINKING IS NOT AN OPTION.. thanks..

Optimal is ~2-3 beers per night.

I usually:
1.Go out have some good time with my friend
2.Decide to get "couple" beers with him
3.Spot a beautiful woman and approach her
4.Wake up with a terrible hangover and start remembering last night.

Im always tipsy at least when I pick up, I just dont like going out while being sober.
Sure it affects my game, but both positive and negative...i get wayyy more cocky (in a good way) and i lose all my shyness when kino'ing. Negative side is that I usually drink a LOT over the course of the night and I can't get my willy up lol

What you are describing is that you have a hard time getting into the zone without alcohol. While alcohol can definately be used for this there are more effective ways to reach your zone.

I'll describe my ultimate "getting-in-the-zone for clubs" order of events:

1. In the afternoon start chilling with a really close friend. A friend you can really relate to, talk about everything; and know you have a great time with. Maybe drink a beer on a nice terrace if the weather allows and look at beautiful girls.

2. Cook dinner with some more friends. For me this is idealy 3-5 friends, whereof 1-2 are girl friends. Usually there is some alcohol present, but make sure you do not drink more than 2-3 beers over the course of dinner.

3. Around 22.00 go to a nice cafe, where 'your kind of people' hang out, with the group you just had dinner with, and maybe meet up with some more people. Again, low on the alcohol. It's important to have fun, talk to the girls, but do not drink too much! Girls like responsibility.

4. Around 00:45 get your group to the club. Now it depends on your goal how much you are going to drink. If you want too meet new girls, I would advise not drinking too much. But when you want a girl from your group, just drink with her, make sure you do not get more drunk than you, but it is allowed to be somewhat drunk.

These order of events describe my perfect vibing, as they make me feel confident, desired and sociable; the perfect mindstate to be in.

I usually dont drink alch if im going to be doing game. It is better to just relax and its better because you arent relying on something outside of yourself to achieve a goal. Maybe a good balance would work.

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In the effect of mirroring, I think that it's important if the girl you're gaming isn't drinking very much, you should not appear blatantly drunk. Instead only have a few drinks with her to set congruence and avoid ruining the mood of the night.
This isn't as important as if she's fairly drunk, that you need to be drunker as well (she will have less sensitive perceptions/thoughts and probably not give it a second thought whether there is congruence). Just judge the situation and drink accordingly.

yeah i typically aim 3-5 beers but maybe im going overboard after reading other responses

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wow, its obvious I drink my ass off.. so after reading these responses i know i drink way too much.. I have about six drinks (equivalent to six shots) before i go out to the bar/club. Then i drink there.. makes me kind of restless and too anxious (obvious turnoff). also makes my thoughts race too much. fraternity drinking habits sort of stick to you for the rest of your life... WOW..