I will be always astonished how you (american mfers) are taking the game seriously (we can see that in several topics)
I mean, in a way, I take that seriously too, spending countless hours creating teams, spending $$$ for materials, etc...But at the end, it stills a hobby.
The only competitive game we play here for now is table soccer, with a little league all the stuff. Of course I try to win, and I'm happy when I score and win, but the game day make me happy, because I know I'll see my friends and brother, not nervous.
The only thing which could make me nervous would be to be broadcasted, or with a crowd watching, because I don't like to be under the lights.