• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 18:41
CEST 00:41
KST 07:41
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
Team Liquid Map Contest #22: Results and Winners7Code S Season 2 (2026): RO4 and Finals Preview12TL.net Map Contest #22 - Voting & Ladder Map Selection7Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO8 Preview7[ASL21] Finals Preview: Two Legacies21
Community News
Weekly Cups (June 8-14): Clem and Solar double, PTR tested0RSL: S6 Finals played at BlizzCon 202611Douyu Cup 2026: $20,000 Legends Event (June 26-28)10[BSL22] Non-Korean Championship from 13 to 28 June4Weekly Cups (May 25-31): Clem doubles, 2v2 circuit heads toward finale0
StarCraft 2
General
TL Poll: How do you feel about the 5.0.16 PTR balance changes? Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO8 Preview Updates to The Core/Core Lite for v5.0.16? RSL: S6 Finals played at BlizzCon 2026 Weekly Cups (June 8-14): Clem and Solar double, PTR tested
Tourneys
GSL CK #4 20-21th June Douyu Cup 2026: $20,000 Legends Event (June 26-28) Maestros of The Game 2 announcement and schedule ! Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond)
Strategy
[G] Having the right mentality to improve
Custom Maps
Work In Progress Melee Maps [D]RTS in all its shapes and glory <3
External Content
Mutation # 530 One For All The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 529 Opportunities Unleashed Mutation # 528 Infection Detected
Brood War
General
vespene.gg — BW replays in browser Where is EffOrt? BW General Discussion BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ Quality of life changes in BW that you will like ?
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [ASL21] Grand Finals [BSL22] Grand Finals - Sunday 21:00 CEST Escore Tournament StarCraft Season 2
Strategy
Relatively freeroll strategies Creating a full chart of Zerg builds Why doesn't anyone use restoration? Any training maps people recommend?
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Beyond All Reason ZeroSpace Megathread Total War: Warhammer 40K Path of Exile
Dota 2
Looking for a Dota Mentor Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
Russo-Ukrainian War Thread US Politics Mega-thread UK Politics Mega-thread [H]Internet/Gaming Cafe Tips and Tricks Trading/Investing Thread
Fan Clubs
The HerO Fan Club! The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Movie Discussion! [Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books [TV/BOOK] *SPOILERS* Game of Thrones Discussion [Manga] One Piece
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 Formula 1 Discussion Cricket [SPORT] NBA General Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread Facing Challenges in Mobile App Development
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Does Workplace Frustration D…
TrAiDoS
An Exploration of th…
waywardstrategy
I'm an arrogant trash talke…
FlaShFTW
Gauntlet SC2: A Retrospectiv…
Ctone23
Why RTS gamers make better f…
gosubay
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 9594 users

[T] Tricks of the Trade - Page 2

Forum Index > BW General
Post a Reply
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next All
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
9071 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
Semipro Terran player | Pokebunny#1710 | twitter.com/Pokebunny | twitch.tv/Pokebunny | facebook.com/PokebunnySC
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
&#91;image loading&#93;
Liquipedia
certain phrases!
ModeratorEffOrt, Snow, GuMiho, and Team Liquid
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!
Goons? just vulture toys 휴.휴
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 1h 19m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
BRAT_OK 72
CosmosSc2 38
StarCraft: Brood War
Artosis 506
Sea 389
Dota 2
monkeys_forever375
canceldota85
Super Smash Bros
hungrybox532
AZ_Axe60
Other Games
Grubby3934
shahzam628
FrodaN360
C9.Mang0344
mouzStarbuck194
ROOTCatZ140
ViBE88
Trikslyr36
PPMD12
OptimusSC27
minikerr3
Organizations
Dota 2
PGL Dota 2 - Main Stream3362
Other Games
BasetradeTV258
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
[ Show 17 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Hupsaiya 83
• musti20045 40
• Kozan
• Migwel
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• sooper7s
• intothetv
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
StarCraft: Brood War
• blackmanpl 28
• FirePhoenix4
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
• BSLYoutube
Dota 2
• masondota21008
Other Games
• imaqtpie982
• Shiphtur296
Upcoming Events
PiGosaur Cup
1h 19m
Replay Cast
10h 19m
The PondCast
1d 11h
OSC
2 days
CranKy Ducklings
2 days
GSL
3 days
Maru vs ShoWTimE
Classic vs Reynor
herO vs Lambo
Solar vs Clem
BSL22 NKC (BSL vs China)
3 days
XuanXuan vs Jaystar
Mihu vs Messiah
eOnzErG vs Dewalt
Bonyth vs Jaystar
TerrOr vs Messiah
XuanXuan vs Mihu
eOnzErG vs Jaystar
Replay Cast
4 days
GSL
4 days
Patches Events
4 days
[ Show More ]
BSL22 NKC (BSL vs China)
4 days
Dewalt vs Messiah
Bonyth vs Mihu
TerrOr vs XuanXuan
eOnzErG vs Messiah
Jaystar vs Mihu
Dewalt vs XuanXuan
Bonyth vs TerrOr
Replay Cast
5 days
WardiTV Weekly
5 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

Proleague 2026-06-15
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Heroes Pulsing #1

Ongoing

IPSL Spring 2026
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 2
Acropolis #4
CSCL: Masked Kings S4
YSL S3
BSL 22 Non-Korean Championship
SCTL 2026 Spring
Maestros of the Game 2
WardiTV Spring 2026
Murky Cup 2026
Heroes Pulsing #2
IEM Cologne Major 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 2
CS Asia Championships 2026
Asian Champions League 2026
IEM Atlanta 2026
PGL Astana 2026
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1

Upcoming

CSL 2026 Summer (S21)
CSLAN 4
Blizzard Classic Cup 2026
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
RSL Revival: Season 6
CranK Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League
HSC XXIX
Douyu Cup 2026
BCC 2026
Heroes Pulsing #3
BLAST Open Fall 2026
Esports World Cup 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer Qual
Stake Ranked Episode 3
XSE Pro League 2026
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.