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[G] Ultralisk rushing 101

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Nokarot
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States1410 Posts
August 22 2010 21:03 GMT
#1
This replay/blog is for lols and lols only. While I have a replay proving its existence, do not take it seriously by any means. Please? No really, I'd appreciate it.

Want to embarrass your friends? Screwing around in FFAs? Have a total disregard for attempting to learn the game and playing skillfully? Then I have a build for you! I call it the 10lair/18hive Ultralisk rush!

[image loading]
http://thuzadin.deviantart.com/art/Ultralisk-164672566

In just 7 minute and 33 seconds, you, too, can hatch ultralisks to your hearts content! Just follow this simple build order and I'll teach you how to dominate every novice-league player or very easy computer in the world!

[image loading]

10extractor
drone
10pool
drone
overlord
10lair
15 drones-
STOP!!!

At this point, you need to save some cash! If you go spending all those valuable minerals, you'll slow down your tech!

In the meantime, spam your APM like crazy, though you should have been doing this already! You need to instill fear in to your opponent if they ever watch the replay.

By the time your lair finishes, you should have 250/100 or above! If you had a perfect drone spread, you might be able to get up to 16 drones before stopping, but don't risk it! These precious few seconds will delay your ultralisks!

Immediately after lair, spend your 250/100 on a Queen and a Infestation pit. They take the same amount of time to build, so if you build them at the exact same moment, you can squeeze that queen out without delaying your tech!

18extractor (don't put drones on it till hive starts)
18overlord

STOP!!! A hive costs lots of money, you need to save up!

18hive -- fuck yes.

Get that drone count up to 26, two extra overlords, and put another hatchery down at your expo and stop!!! You'll need this money for your first two ultralisks! By the time your hive finishes, you should have 600/400 and 26/42 food, and ready to start pumping! I'd suggest upgrading your ultra tech with your next 150 gas, and get ready to saturate that expo! That is, if your opponent doesn't GG first!

---

I use this build because I am stupid and its funny to me for some reason. Occasionally my 2v2 partner will rush mothership, and its funny as hell to have a cloaked ultralisk rush.

You will lose 95% of games you try this on, 50% if they are placement matches.

I also make this build because, frankly, it saddens me that it takes 7 minutes and 33 seconds (+70 for them to hatch) to get an ultralisk out with 10gas10pool, and absolutely no lost time (aside from a second or two) on tech progression. Granted, if you're banking on winning with 2 ultralisks at 8:43, you are an idiot, but they take soooooo long to tech to

That isnt a cry of imbalance, but rather just something that makes me cry a little inside. Ultralisks are fine as far as I'm concerned.

****
beep beep boop
Chairman Ray
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States11903 Posts
August 22 2010 21:07 GMT
#2
This could work wonders in 4v4! Considering that I use void rays to hold off 6 pools, I think ultralisk rushing may be a good strategy. Ima try it sometime.
2Pacalypse-
Profile Joined October 2006
Croatia9527 Posts
August 22 2010 21:09 GMT
#3
lol, nice one.

That picture of female ultralisk is awesome!
Moderator"We're a community of geniuses because we've found how to extract 95% of the feeling of doing something amazing without actually doing anything." - Chill
WakaDoDo
Profile Joined July 2009
Sweden1183 Posts
August 22 2010 21:23 GMT
#4
18hive -- fuck yes.


loled at this part . Gonna try this next time I get zerg in FFA while playing random. This just sounds like too much fun.

Can we expect fun builds like this from you in the future? please? *_*
kzn
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States1218 Posts
August 22 2010 21:23 GMT
#5
if i was playing 2v2 and got mothership/ultra'd at 8 minutes I think I'd poop my pants
Like a G6
alypse
Profile Joined May 2010
2771 Posts
August 22 2010 21:24 GMT
#6
Ah, that Ultrallisk pic....can't be unseen....
KT Violet 1988 - 2012
Nytefish
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United Kingdom4282 Posts
August 22 2010 21:24 GMT
#7
I was curious how quick you could get ultras in BW.
Managed to get 3 hatched @ 6:40 with a 9 gas opening.
Now to test it on iccup
No I'm never serious.
Loser777
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
1931 Posts
August 22 2010 21:32 GMT
#8
Cloaked ultras... somehow this reminds me of the stove
6581
Tabbris
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Bangladesh2839 Posts
August 22 2010 21:36 GMT
#9
On August 23 2010 06:24 alypse wrote:
Ah, that Ultrallisk pic....can't be unseen....

I dont know either be disgusted or turned on
MrBitter
Profile Joined January 2008
United States2940 Posts
August 22 2010 21:50 GMT
#10
Am I the only one who was a little turned on by the giant, sexy, ultralisk lady?
kzn
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States1218 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-22 21:54:30
August 22 2010 21:54 GMT
#11
No, you are not.

[edit] I'd be that zealot :3
Like a G6
Nokarot
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States1410 Posts
August 22 2010 22:04 GMT
#12
Well if this topic is going to be able sexually strange zerg things, lets talk about this Kerrigan sculpture.

http://kotaku.com/5616445/the-queen-of-blades-made-flesh/gallery/

Picture #2: dat ass.
beep beep boop
thekrnkid
Profile Joined November 2008
United States37 Posts
August 22 2010 22:17 GMT
#13
loool 18hive? this is like super crazy zerg
IUJesSica
alypse
Profile Joined May 2010
2771 Posts
August 22 2010 22:21 GMT
#14
On August 23 2010 06:36 Tabbris wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2010 06:24 alypse wrote:
Ah, that Ultrallisk pic....can't be unseen....

I dont know either be disgusted or turned on


OF COURSE IT'S TURN ON LOL. She's cute

KT Violet 1988 - 2012
TeabagInsurance
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Canada320 Posts
August 22 2010 22:30 GMT
#15
18hive -- fuck yes.

this made me lol ahahahah

5/5
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SC2Phoenix
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada2814 Posts
August 22 2010 22:32 GMT
#16
Nothing like 1 base ultra. Good build :D
Who the fuck has a family of fucking trees? This song is so god damn stupid. Fuck you song, fuck you and your stupid trees. -itmeJP
Demoninja
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States1190 Posts
August 23 2010 03:13 GMT
#17
I shall try out this build in my next 5 league matches. I hope I will not disappoint.
KazeHydra
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Japan2788 Posts
August 23 2010 04:45 GMT
#18
I think this is a very strong build to use in mid to high bronze level play, but if it fails, would transitioning into brood lords work?
"Because I know this promise that won’t disappear will turn even a cause of tears into strength. You taught me that if I can believe, there is nothing that cannot come true." - Nana Mizuki (Yakusoku) 17:36 ils kaze got me into nana 17:36 ils by his blog
Nokarot
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States1410 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-23 11:16:39
August 23 2010 11:16 GMT
#19
On August 23 2010 13:45 KazeHydra wrote:
I think this is a very strong build to use in mid to high bronze level play, but if it fails, would transitioning into brood lords work?


Do not fear, for this build is flawless. If you sense your opponent rushing, you have three options available to you.

1) Build ultralisks.
2) Build extractors all over the map and hope their internet disconnects.
3) Type GG, followed by "has left the game."

One of these will lead you to a sure victory in any bronze game.
beep beep boop
GreatFall
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States1061 Posts
August 23 2010 17:16 GMT
#20
I'll try this in 4v4 though I would get demolished by Banshee or VR but oh well worth a try.
Inventor of the 'Burning Tide' technique to quickly getting Outmatched Crusher achivement :D
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