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[BW] Switching to Zerg

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vOdToasT
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Sweden2870 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-28 22:54:21
August 28 2011 22:53 GMT
#1
When I decided to get serious about StarCraft, I picked Protoss. I was absolutely worthless at the game, so I picked the easiest race and just focused on macroing. I macroed my way to C+ without any game sense or strategy what so ever.

Then as I actually got decent at the game (B), I felt like I wanted to play Zerg more because they suit me better. I like being all over the map, doing multi pronged attacks and harassing a lot. But I just couldn't get over how shit ZvZ is, so I stuck with Protoss.

I've finally decided to switch to Zerg, 66% of the time :D I play ZvT, ZvP, and PvZ, which brings me to my question:

What do you guys think about racepicking? Obviously if I run into another racepicker we might have some issues. Do you think it's lame? Do you think it's fine?

Anyway, I've been playing Zerg, and it's absolutely awesome! although I love Protoss and Zerg equally as far as playstyle goes, Zerg just suits me and my skillset better.'

Edit: Switching my icon from Dragoon to Hydralisk. OH YEAH!

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If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid* (*Or: You are stupid for losing to it, and gotta git gud)
The_Templar
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
your Country52798 Posts
August 28 2011 22:56 GMT
#2
Good luck :D
I was zerg/protoss in broodwar, so I (don't) know what it feels like to switch races and be good (because I SUCKED).
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XsebT
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Denmark2980 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-28 23:18:18
August 28 2011 23:17 GMT
#3
I've wanted to switch to zerg for some time now, but every time I tried to through with it I got demoralized by how bad I am with it. Being able to play several races and even race picking can only be a good thing imo.
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Kyuukyuu
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Canada6263 Posts
August 28 2011 23:31 GMT
#4
Zerg is too hard. I am satisfied with just having a zerg icon :3
Zergneedsfood
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States10671 Posts
August 28 2011 23:44 GMT
#5
I used to play...ZvP ZvT and TvZ......even though I said that I mained Terran. >.>

After that I switched completely to Terran.

Best decision of my life.
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TelecoM
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
United States10862 Posts
August 28 2011 23:45 GMT
#6
Oh how I love microing mutalisks.......
AKA: TelecoM[WHITE] Protoss fighting
corumjhaelen
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
France6884 Posts
August 28 2011 23:45 GMT
#7
I think it's perrfectly fine and understandable, but honestly, you're missing out an awesome matchup with ZvZ, it's really awesome to play !
Anyway, welcome to the dark side =)
‎numquam se plus agere quam nihil cum ageret, numquam minus solum esse quam cum solus esset
vOdToasT
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Sweden2870 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-29 00:03:24
August 28 2011 23:58 GMT
#8
On August 29 2011 08:45 corumjhaelen wrote:
I think it's perrfectly fine and understandable, but honestly, you're missing out an awesome matchup with ZvZ, it's really awesome to play !
Anyway, welcome to the dark side =)


I tried ZvZ and it is not for me, man

I don't like watching it and I don't like playing it.
If it's stupid but it works, then it's not stupid* (*Or: You are stupid for losing to it, and gotta git gud)
Archaeo
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States397 Posts
August 28 2011 23:59 GMT
#9
So many people hate ZvZ. It's difficult to find someone who will willingly play that matchup.
Racepicking is fine, but I personally never avoid any matchup. Zerg ftw!
Yo my chingu!!!
MrShankly
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
United Kingdom371 Posts
August 29 2011 00:12 GMT
#10
Good luck with ZERG Mr vOddy!
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0mgVitaminE
Profile Joined February 2009
United States1278 Posts
August 29 2011 00:17 GMT
#11
I think it's fine to racepick, never had any problems with people that do it. I think it's cool knowing that people can play more than one race (even if it's only for 1 mu) at a high level
Hi there. I'm in a cave, how bout you?
obesechicken13
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
United States10467 Posts
August 29 2011 00:49 GMT
#12
RacePicking is so hard. A long time ago I had the idea to go tvz, tvp, and pvt to avoid tvt. Of course focusing on Protoss for a bit left my Terran completely out of shape and now I play pvall.
I think in our modern age technology has evolved to become more addictive. The things that don't give us pleasure aren't used as much. Work was never meant to be fun, but doing it makes us happier in the long run.
L_Master
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8017 Posts
August 29 2011 01:00 GMT
#13
On August 29 2011 08:59 Kororo wrote:
So many people hate ZvZ. It's difficult to find someone who will willingly play that matchup.
Racepicking is fine, but I personally never avoid any matchup. Zerg ftw!


I may be a Protoss player, but I absolutely love ZvZ, both playing and watching. It's often short and isn't very diverse, however it is a very tense MU that can end in a flash.

Oh and did I mention muta micro is pretty much the most awesome thing ever.
EffOrt and Soulkey Hwaiting!
Lumire
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States607 Posts
August 29 2011 01:41 GMT
#14
I cant wait until you start playing ZvT and realize what a horrible mistake you've made.
|| o.o
FyRe_DragOn
Profile Blog Joined November 2006
Canada2057 Posts
August 29 2011 02:23 GMT
#15
racepicking is awesome, but harder to practice both because you need to develop different skillsets for each race, instead of similar patterns all the time
aka DragOn[NaS]
l10f *
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States3241 Posts
August 29 2011 02:33 GMT
#16
Welcome to the best race.
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supernovamaniac
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
United States3048 Posts
August 29 2011 03:01 GMT
#17
On August 29 2011 11:33 l10f wrote:
Welcome to the best race.

Oh you little...
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XXGeneration
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States625 Posts
August 29 2011 03:10 GMT
#18
On August 29 2011 11:33 l10f wrote:
Welcome to the best race.


Thanks for the subtlety.
"I was so surprised when I first played StarCraft 2. I couldn't believe that such an easy game exists... I guess the best way to attract people these days is to make things easy and simple." -Midas
olabaz
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States298 Posts
August 29 2011 03:41 GMT
#19
I usually ban people that do it from my games.
Snipinpanda
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States1227 Posts
August 29 2011 05:15 GMT
#20
On August 29 2011 10:41 Lumire wrote:
I cant wait until you start playing ZvT and realize what a horrible mistake you've made.



On August 29 2011 11:33 l10f wrote:
Welcome to the best race.


You two should have a little chat
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