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Surth
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Germany456 Posts
November 26 2011 11:20 GMT
#1
Yeah, I'm bored. sue me :p


A collection of wisdom and inanity.

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A confident player is inclined to play safe. An insecure player is inclined to take risks.

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Do not complain about luck. If your opponent got lucky, you probably took a chance. If you took a chance, you probably weren't confident enough to play safe. - Ah, but then why would you complain?

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Superior macro usually trumps superior micro. Superior macro cannot reach its full potential without proper decision-making. Proper decision-making is dependant on constantly knowing what units your enemy is building and where he is moving them. The most important aspect of the game, therefore, is to always scout your opponent. If you don't know what your opponent is up to at all times, you will not emerge victorious.

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The metaphorical crutch can help you overcome shortcomings in other areas, but wouldn't it be more sensible to not have shortcomings in the first place? Instead of relying on your strengths, work on improving your weaknesses. Using your crutch for too long will leave you even further behind once your crutch breaks.

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You do not just play against a race, you play against a persona. A persona may have a specific style with specific weaknesses and strengths. Knowing your opponent's persona will allow you to abuse his weaknesses.

Conversely, do not play a style; play a race. If you play a specific style, your opponent can abuse your weaknesses. Vary your playstyles so as to not be predictable; make full use of what your race has to offer. Be wary of becoming a persona.

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Opening with the 'safest' build order every single game is not very safe.

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When you devise a strategy, think of what would counter it. Then think of something that will counter the counter. Only then make use of your strategy.

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Do not get tunnel-visioned. When getting ahead in a game, take a brief moment to think about what your opponent would have to do to catch up. Then you know what you're up against, and you can solidify your lead with relative ease.

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A player who is ahead should not get too greedy. A player who is behind can't afford to not be greedy.

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Blindly copying a strategy from another player will do you no good. You have to follow the players footsteps all the way back first – if you don't know exactly why the player uses his strategy, how can you hope to use it properly?

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Today's loss paves the path to tomorrow's victory.

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johnnywup
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States3858 Posts
November 26 2011 11:55 GMT
#2
some very true, some a little bit wrong

for example opening with the safest every game isnt bad, FFE vs Zerg when done well can NEVER be a bad thing
apalemorning
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Canada509 Posts
November 26 2011 12:01 GMT
#3
On November 26 2011 20:55 johnnywup wrote:


for example opening with the safest every game isnt bad, FFE vs Zerg when done well can NEVER be a bad thing


early pools bro
immortal/roach is pretty good against stalkers
mizU
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States12125 Posts
November 26 2011 12:02 GMT
#4
I think this is wrong:

A player who is ahead should not get too greedy. A player who is behind can't afford to not be greedy.

Sometimes when you're behind, you have to double expo or take a gold in order to catch up.
if happy ever afters did exist <3 @watamizu_
intrigue
Profile Blog Joined November 2005
Washington, D.C9934 Posts
November 26 2011 12:04 GMT
#5
pretty sure you messed up on that double negative, mizu. these are pretty fun to read and probably quite useful for beginners. cool
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Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
November 26 2011 12:35 GMT
#6
intrigue said it was cool so it must be cool.
(I can't read and have difficulty forming opinions on apermizms)
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
Steveling
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Greece10806 Posts
November 26 2011 12:37 GMT
#7
On November 26 2011 21:35 Probe1 wrote:
intrigue said it was cool so it must be cool.
(I can't read and have difficulty forming opinions on apermizms)


What are you doing posting? Go make the Skyrim disco mod godamit.
My dick has shrunk to the point where it looks like I have 3 balls.
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
November 26 2011 12:45 GMT
#8
But I don't know howwww I'm only talented(?) at daydreaming about work then feeling accomplished v_v

Okay i'll go..
우정호 KT_VIOLET 1988 - 2012 While we are postponing, life speeds by
ShatterZer0
Profile Joined November 2010
United States1843 Posts
November 26 2011 13:43 GMT
#9
"Do not complain about luck. If your opponent got lucky, you probably took a chance. If you took a chance, you probably weren't confident enough to play safe. - Ah, but then why would you complain?"

You obviously don't play vs Random very much...
A time to live.
Liquid`Jinro
Profile Blog Joined September 2002
Sweden33719 Posts
November 26 2011 14:25 GMT
#10
Aside from the luck one, these are all really true =p
Moderatortell the guy that interplanatar interaction is pivotal to terrans variety of optionitudals in the pre-midgame preperatories as well as the protosstinal deterriggation of elite zergling strikes - Stimey n | Formerly FrozenArbiter
VWSChe
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States144 Posts
November 26 2011 14:30 GMT
#11
People who play should learn how to manage stress. I agree with everything in the OP. The more you get frustrated, the more you'll frustrate yourself.
Trust, but verify
Grovbolle
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
Denmark3806 Posts
November 26 2011 15:50 GMT
#12
Well said.
5/5
Lies, damned lies and statistics: http://aligulac.com
Sajaki
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada1135 Posts
November 26 2011 16:43 GMT
#13
thank you for this thread! So good!
Hmm i take too many risks. . . . Not comfortable with lategame in TvP OR PvT >< Need to work on that!
Inno pls...
Mothra
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States1448 Posts
November 26 2011 17:11 GMT
#14
Good job.
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