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Rivkeh
Profile Joined September 2010
United States58 Posts
November 13 2011 22:19 GMT
#41
First off, thanks for the responses, I really appreciate it.

Secondly, thanks for the heads up that I'm going to lose some pride, but don't worry I've already prepared myself for it, just trying to get dragoons to move in the right direction (let alone fight) is enough micro to land you in diamond.
Zariel
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Australia1292 Posts
November 13 2011 22:24 GMT
#42
I'm 0-4 at the moment, I really hope I get a win in my next 6 games.
sup
NationInArms
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States1553 Posts
November 13 2011 22:40 GMT
#43
Beginner's Guide to BW:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=272906

One thing, don't give up! Keep playing BW!
BW for life | Fantasy, MMA, SlayerS_Boxer | Taengoo! n_n | "Lelouch vi Britannia commands you! Obey me, subjects! OBEY ME, WORLD!" | <3 Emi
Manimal_pro
Profile Joined June 2010
Romania991 Posts
November 13 2011 23:07 GMT
#44
if you think you excel at mechanics bw is a good game for you.... otherwise it's really hard to use cool strategies and play well at the same time, most of the time you will be using your apm to deal with the ui, mining is terrible compared to sc2, rally points don't work in the same way and most of the units are really dumb in getting around the map (goliath or dragoon lol), bw is a cool game tho
If you like brood war, please go play brood war and stop whining about SC2
Skeggaba
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
Korea (South)1556 Posts
November 13 2011 23:17 GMT
#45
Everyday mechanics training:
1. Get Google Chrome
2. Open 10 interresting tabs
3. Use ctrl 1-0 and read them all, a word at a time in a random order.

GL, always nice with switchers !
Bisu[about JD]=I was scared (laughs). The force emanating from his facial expression was so manly that I was even a little jealous.
rabidch
Profile Joined January 2010
United States20289 Posts
November 13 2011 23:52 GMT
#46
On November 14 2011 08:17 Skeggaba wrote:
Everyday mechanics training:
1. Get Google Chrome
2. Open 10 interresting tabs
3. Use ctrl 1-0 and read them all, a word at a time in a random order.

GL, always nice with switchers !

haha probably the most creative mechanics exercise i've seen
LiquidDota StaffOnly a true king can play the King.
Dental Floss
Profile Joined September 2009
United States1015 Posts
November 14 2011 00:10 GMT
#47
Playing some E- league BW in opTeamLiquid right now if anyone is interested.
Kim Tae Gyun.... never forget Perfectman RIP
Falling
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Canada11472 Posts
November 14 2011 00:11 GMT
#48
I dunno how your comprehension will be reading those words in order. :S In all seriousness, I found it helpful to practice my production hotkeys while browsing Team Liquid. My theory is I really shouldn't have to think about where my fingers are hitting on the keyboard.

I don't know if recruitment is frowned upon, but the clan sGs is specifically started for beginning players and has a fair number of SC2 to BW transition players.
Moderator"In Trump We Trust," says the Golden Goat of Mars Lago. Have faith and believe! Trump moves in mysterious ways. Like the wind he blows where he pleases...
mtvacuum
Profile Joined January 2010
United States979 Posts
November 14 2011 01:06 GMT
#49
It might help for you to watch some high level replays so you can learn what some standard strategies are for each matchup. Since you're playing protoss I'd recommend this player's (Dsaqwe) replay pack right here http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=281673, He uses pretty standard build orders for all 3 matchups and there are a ton of games so you can see how he responds to different opponent strategies.

Also, it is completely normal to lose like crazy when first getting started, since like over half of players with "D" displayed ranking are actually D+ level or higher and even many legit D level players have been playing for 2-3 years or so. You really need to have motivation and push yourself to get better. If you want motivation just watch some progamer fpvods on youtube.

So, to any players switching from sc2, glhf and please don't give up! I stopped playing sc2 and started playing bw again recently and there is no greater feeling than winning a long macro game in bw.
Rivkeh
Profile Joined September 2010
United States58 Posts
November 14 2011 08:46 GMT
#50
Mother of god this game is fun!
OptimusYale
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)1005 Posts
November 14 2011 08:51 GMT
#51
Im going to start playing tonight...can't wait to play ^^
letian
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
Germany4221 Posts
November 14 2011 09:01 GMT
#52
On November 13 2011 21:28 Cambium wrote:
going to scbw from sc2 is probably akin to going to vim from msword

it's going to give you a massive headache lol

Couldn't say better!
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