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538
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Hungary3932 Posts
November 29 2009 13:38 GMT
#21
On November 29 2009 21:59 29 fps wrote:
aw, i thought there would be a section about flare. i guess that spell is really REALLY useless and not "valkyrie-useless" (aka ppl thought it was useless, but not really)

Yes, that was pretty much the only let-down about this article The lack of Optic Flares and Lockdown.
BW fighting!
HiOT
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
Sweden1000 Posts
November 29 2009 13:50 GMT
#22
This is better then SDM trying to explain how penetration works in a game.
Officially the founder of Team Property (:
Depops
Profile Blog Joined June 2004
Australia101 Posts
November 29 2009 14:03 GMT
#23
Amazing article. Almost makes me want to play terran. But I love my zerg too much.
Pholon
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Netherlands6142 Posts
November 29 2009 14:06 GMT
#24
On November 29 2009 22:38 538 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 29 2009 21:59 29 fps wrote:
aw, i thought there would be a section about flare. i guess that spell is really REALLY useless and not "valkyrie-useless" (aka ppl thought it was useless, but not really)

Yes, that was pretty much the only let-down about this article The lack of Optic Flares and Lockdown.


There is always hope
Moderator@TLPholon // "I need a third hand to facepalm right now"
disciple
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
9070 Posts
November 29 2009 14:17 GMT
#25
epic article
Administrator"I'm a big deal." - ixmike88
Invictus
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Singapore2697 Posts
November 29 2009 14:47 GMT
#26
thumbs up for this article!
Lee Jaedong Fighting!
BachHo
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States170 Posts
November 29 2009 15:23 GMT
#27
Fantastic article, I really like how it's organized and well thought out. The length is appropriate, and the visual elements are well-sized and not overthetop like a lot of people tend to do. Excellent job, I'm a fan.
PangO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
Chile1870 Posts
November 29 2009 15:26 GMT
#28
Amazing reading Pholon !


In Economics, the majority is always wrong. aka: MattRz
Cedstick
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
Canada3336 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-29 15:31:06
November 29 2009 15:28 GMT
#29
A+ would read again.

And will, since I haven't read the full interview with Artosis/IdrA or listened to the one with Day9. Good job pointing out the wraith timings!

One infidecimal complaint, since I'm a picky reader: typos and improper grammar. Not a huge deal, and it wasn't even that often, but it was enough to stand-out. Still, pretty damn impressive assuming you're not a native english speaker. I'm curious if it really is your second language.
"What does Rivington do when he's not commentating?" "Drool." ~ Categorist
DoX.)
Profile Joined December 2008
Singapore6164 Posts
November 29 2009 16:20 GMT
#30
On November 29 2009 23:06 Pholon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 29 2009 22:38 538 wrote:
On November 29 2009 21:59 29 fps wrote:
aw, i thought there would be a section about flare. i guess that spell is really REALLY useless and not "valkyrie-useless" (aka ppl thought it was useless, but not really)

Yes, that was pretty much the only let-down about this article The lack of Optic Flares and Lockdown.


There is always hope

Optic flare to blind the lone muta who runs in to pick of plagued vessels
JWD
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
United States12607 Posts
November 29 2009 16:41 GMT
#31
sick article, always cool to read about very recent trends in BW strategy.
✌
mmp
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States2130 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-29 18:22:34
November 29 2009 16:44 GMT
#32
Best article in a long time. gj

Edit:
Your focus on ghost usage seemed to overlook the significance that lockdown played in Leta v Pure (HBR). The nuke was cool, but I think the lockdowns played a much greater role. About 3 arbs and maybe 5 carriers were deactivated???
I (λ (foo) (and (<3 foo) ( T_T foo) (RAGE foo) )) Starcraft
Pokebunny
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States10654 Posts
November 29 2009 16:48 GMT
#33
Wow Pholon so good
this is reaaally nice wow
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s.a.y
Profile Blog Joined October 2007
Croatia3840 Posts
November 29 2009 17:43 GMT
#34
On November 30 2009 01:41 JWD wrote:
sick article, always cool to read about very recent trends in BW strategy.


i agree.

would love the same thing for the protoss units.
I am not good with quotes
DivinO
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States4796 Posts
November 29 2009 17:53 GMT
#35
Thanks Pholon! Looks amazing.
LiquipediaBrain in my filth.
538
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Hungary3932 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-29 17:57:02
November 29 2009 17:54 GMT
#36
On November 30 2009 02:43 s.a.y wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 30 2009 01:41 JWD wrote:
sick article, always cool to read about very recent trends in BW strategy.


i agree.

would love the same thing for the protoss units.

I'm not sure what could such an article focus on. I mean, Protoss sure has flair, but could you break it down to units besides DA and Scouts? General community response to protoss units: Zealot, Dragoon, High Templar, Corsair, Reaver, Archon: standard. Arbiter: gay. DT: gay. Carrier: gay.
Maybe shuttles are underused Bulldog or elevator: gay:-p
Or special abilities? There again, I only see Maelstrom, Feedback and Disruption Web worthy of mentioning, as psi storms, stasis fields and recalls are used frequently.
BW fighting!
banana
Profile Joined January 2009
Netherlands1189 Posts
November 29 2009 17:59 GMT
#37
Sick article pholon, well written and informative. Love the use of those pictures and games linked within to make points clear, since I've missed quite some of those games live.

Day9 interview just added the cherry on the cake
meeple
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Canada10211 Posts
November 29 2009 18:00 GMT
#38
Seriously awesome article... but like the people above I was left waiting for a discussion on the use of optic flare, one of the most underused spells in starcraft. Regardless it was a great read, and I love all the interviews
tree.hugger
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Philadelphia, PA10406 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-29 19:10:09
November 29 2009 18:30 GMT
#39
Awesome article.

Can this be promoted in anyway? Feels like a TL FE.
We should get a button so we can
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Liquipedia
certain phrases!
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Cu(oCo)
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Italy358 Posts
Last Edited: 2009-11-29 18:42:55
November 29 2009 18:42 GMT
#40
ye indeed i needed this
add this to liquipedia if you didnt yet!
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