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DanceCommander
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1808 Posts
September 01 2008 21:31 GMT
#1
Yes, you did read this blog title correctly. I am starting a "starcraft school", held in my web 3 teachers back room with the computers we built the previous year out of his spare parts. I've spread the word around a couple close friends and some acquaintances about coming around after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays so I can teach them the real wonders of Starcraft.I managed to interest about 3-4 kids so far, but I really want more to be there.

I was thinking about introducing them to the Korean scene first, to show them the influence and power this game holds. Then show them some 1st person VODS to show them how the game should be played. Maybe an introductory test to gauge their knowledge... I really have no idea yet. The one thing I was sure of was putting out a date for a tournament and offering a small cash prize (maybe 40$-50$) to get more people interested. This would also allow me to see how good everyone is.

Anyway, I just wanted to put this out there and see if you guys would like to offer some ideas on how I should go about teaching them.

XCetron
Profile Joined November 2006
5226 Posts
September 01 2008 21:35 GMT
#2
Show them TSL
micronesia
Profile Blog Joined July 2006
United States24671 Posts
September 01 2008 21:44 GMT
#3
On September 02 2008 06:31 DanceCommander wrote:
Yes, you did read this blog title correctly. I am starting a "starcraft school", held in my web 3 teachers back room with the computers we built the previous year out of his spare parts. I've spread the word around a couple close friends and some acquaintances about coming around after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays so I can teach them the real wonders of Starcraft.I managed to interest about 3-4 kids so far, but I really want more to be there.

I was thinking about introducing them to the Korean scene first, to show them the influence and power this game holds. Then show them some 1st person VODS to show them how the game should be played. Maybe an introductory test to gauge their knowledge... I really have no idea yet. The one thing I was sure of was putting out a date for a tournament and offering a small cash prize (maybe 40$-50$) to get more people interested. This would also allow me to see how good everyone is.

Anyway, I just wanted to put this out there and see if you guys would like to offer some ideas on how I should go about teaching them.

Do you have any formal or informal teaching credentials? If not, recognize this and plan accordingly.
ModeratorThere are animal crackers for people and there are people crackers for animals.
imBLIND
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States2626 Posts
September 01 2008 21:58 GMT
#4
there was a starcraft school site be4
im deaf
stanley_
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
United States816 Posts
September 01 2008 22:05 GMT
#5
let them play fastest first
hoorah
DanceCommander
Profile Blog Joined May 2008
United States1808 Posts
September 01 2008 22:06 GMT
#6
On September 02 2008 07:05 stanley_ wrote:
let them play fastest first


I hope this was a joke lol.
fanatacist
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
10319 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-09-01 22:08:48
September 01 2008 22:07 GMT
#7
There was a SC club in my school but I was like the best there and I was only D+ at the time -_-

So I ended up teaching people... First I always start with mechanics (b for build, v for advanced build, a-move, etc.). Then I teach them hotkeys (0 nexus, etc.). Then only after that I introduce them to strategies outside of basic mnm vs zerg / vult-tank vs toss and stuff. Then once they get some finer strategy down, I show them pro reps, so they can be exposed to greatness and the pinnacle of strategy. Then I 1v1 with them to make them better. I got a kid from 30 apm total noob to 120 D level player in 3 months; others progressed less because I didn't play/talk to them as much

EDIT: I MADE THESE RULES CLEAR TO THE PEOPLE I PLAYED WITH:
1. NO FASTEST, EVER.
2. NO BGH, EVER.
3. UMS - ONLY MICRO TOURNEYS AND ONLY AFTER WE PLAY REAL 1v1 - KIND OF LIKE TAKING A BREAK.

THE END.
Peace~
Nitrogen
Profile Blog Joined February 2008
United States5345 Posts
September 01 2008 22:11 GMT
#8
On September 02 2008 07:07 fanatacist wrote:
There was a SC club in my school but I was like the best there and I was only D+ at the time -_-

So I ended up teaching people... First I always start with mechanics (b for build, v for advanced build, a-move, etc.). Then I teach them hotkeys (0 nexus, etc.). Then only after that I introduce them to strategies outside of basic mnm vs zerg / vult-tank vs toss and stuff. Then once they get some finer strategy down, I show them pro reps, so they can be exposed to greatness and the pinnacle of strategy. Then I 1v1 with them to make them better. I got a kid from 30 apm total noob to 120 D level player in 3 months; others progressed less because I didn't play/talk to them as much

EDIT: I MADE THESE RULES CLEAR TO THE PEOPLE I PLAYED WITH:
1. NO FASTEST, EVER.
2. NO BGH, EVER.
3. UMS - ONLY MICRO TOURNEYS AND ONLY AFTER WE PLAY REAL 1v1 - KIND OF LIKE TAKING A BREAK.

THE END.


NO VULTURE NIGHTMARE?? WHAT A SHITTY TEACHER!
UNFUCK YOURSELF
ramen247
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States1256 Posts
September 01 2008 22:31 GMT
#9
lmfao!

i hate this ugly firebat. i want a marine.
blabber
Profile Blog Joined June 2007
United States4448 Posts
September 01 2008 22:57 GMT
#10
no point in showing FPVODs. Instead, just show the regular VODs
blabberrrrr
TeNken.1
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
United States226 Posts
September 01 2008 23:08 GMT
#11
I've taught a couple of my friends to play, and the most important thing I've found is to take it slow so they don't get frustrated & stop having fun. I had them play a computer 1v1 on hunters until they could beat it every time, then play noob 1v1's on bnet. We also played a lot of 2v2 and 3v3 on hunters and bgh, and I think that helps a lot to understand the flow of the game from a high level (when to attack, where to engage and when to retreat, when to macro, when to expand...etc).

Depending on how new they are, watching pro reps and VODs really won't be as much of a benefit to them until they have a couple hundred games under their belt. I also think its important not to introduce particular BO's and tactics until they have a grasp of ALL the fundamental game mechanics (what units are good against what units, what is my overall gameplan vs Z/T/P). It really depends on how much they already know (don't know).

"The G-Don is the official family hitman."
jinwoooooooo
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States176 Posts
September 02 2008 00:50 GMT
#12
On September 02 2008 06:35 XCetron wrote:
Show them TSL


Show them TL
YPang
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States4024 Posts
September 02 2008 00:52 GMT
#13
On September 02 2008 09:50 jinwoooooooo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2008 06:35 XCetron wrote:
Show them TSL


Show them TL


Or better yet, introduce them to me!
sMi.Gladstone | BW: B high| SC2: gold T_T
XCetron
Profile Joined November 2006
5226 Posts
September 02 2008 00:58 GMT
#14
On September 02 2008 09:52 YanGpaN wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2008 09:50 jinwoooooooo wrote:
On September 02 2008 06:35 XCetron wrote:
Show them TSL


Show them TL


Or better yet, introduce them to me!



this seems a little shady
YPang
Profile Blog Joined April 2007
United States4024 Posts
September 02 2008 01:13 GMT
#15
On September 02 2008 09:58 XCetron wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 02 2008 09:52 YanGpaN wrote:
On September 02 2008 09:50 jinwoooooooo wrote:
On September 02 2008 06:35 XCetron wrote:
Show them TSL


Show them TL


Or better yet, introduce them to me!



this seems a little shady


I think not~!
sMi.Gladstone | BW: B high| SC2: gold T_T
Mickey
Profile Blog Joined July 2005
United States2606 Posts
September 02 2008 02:09 GMT
#16
Wait for SC2, and start a SC2 club.
Peter[Deuce]
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States93 Posts
September 02 2008 03:22 GMT
#17
Don't forget to teach them SC manners.
Examples:
- If they're obs, they have to STFU(putting on AC) if the players tell them the talking is annoying
- No trash talking but banter is okay
- Saying gg

I'd recommend teaching them that cheese will not make them better.
- Hotkeys
- Watch the minimap
- Build orders
- micro ums
XDawn
Profile Blog Joined February 2004
Canada4040 Posts
September 02 2008 03:58 GMT
#18
Loser cleans toilets!
Use it or lose it
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