EPT*Note that the VOD list is outdated by almost half a year and not finished for TvT as I have been too busy and will updated when I have more time. It's still a good reference for TvZ/TvP games in early '10 and before.
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*Note that the VOD list is outdated by almost half a year and not finished for TvT as I have been too busy and will updated when I have more time. It's still a good reference for TvZ/TvP games in early '10 and before. | ||
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Lightwip
United States5497 Posts
Tbh you should get some toss/zerg to help add to the guide, especially in VODs. | ||
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LarJarsE
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Great read though! | ||
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Misrah
United States1695 Posts
 This should be posted ASAP everywhere on tl and new players posting in the strat section should be forced to read it lol!Once again, good work, thanks for the time and effort- and i plan on memorizing this | ||
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KP_CollectoR
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Saracen
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ella_guru
Canada1741 Posts
Some real nuggets in there! I really like stuff like this that have general maxims but specific examples. I like when you talk about perspectives/biases/mindsets and that sort of stuff, because it's really relevant and easily applicable to my music. | ||
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FyRe_DragOn
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FakeSteve[TPR]
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Zed.iii
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Lightwip
United States5497 Posts
On July 13 2010 06:26 Zed.iii wrote: with which program should I open this file? lol Acrobat reader reads PDF's. | ||
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AoN.DimSum
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H.k[D]
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Hautamaki
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88.inspades
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Selth
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endy
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.Soul
Canada81 Posts
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KiLL_ORdeR
United States1518 Posts
EDIT: On July 14 2010 02:04 .Soul wrote: Great read! I'm not a BW myself, what I've read will help me improve my SC2 game alot! Just saw this. This guide goes way beyond the scope of SC, or any RTS game for that matter. Sure the specifics are obviously focused on BW, since he wrote it before SC2 came out. But the "broad strokes" as Day[9] would say, or the basic core principles, are the same in pretty much every area of life. But in short, yes this will help you improve in SC2. | ||
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Knickknack
United States1187 Posts
The worst part about the second problem is that due to the inherent nature of learning, the initial period of growth is always slow and will show little results. A beginning student cannot effectively comprehend the nature of what they are seeing because they have not built the mental framework to place it in: to them an SC game, especially a pro one, is just a series of actions happening for seemingly incomprehensible reasons. They can't understand their own games, so how could they even begin to relate to one played many levels higher? The slow growth during this period can easily lead to discouragement and is a stumbling block for many people; the inability to establish a mental framework is likely the reason why only a small fraction of SC players can ever get above the level of a d/d+ iccup player. The mental framework is a structural glue of sorts that stores and relates every known idea about the subject. It cannot be fully realized until one can, at least at a basic level, incorporate together the patterns that govern the activity. Some people I have tried to help give up after several lessons. Not enough dedication, don't understand what I'm saying well or don't put into action well. Slow progress so they get discouraged. Mental framework is absolutely key, but difficult to talk about. Probably the best mention I have found of it is this chess article: "The capacity for abstract thought. Correct generalizations, based on experience, produce the so-called “positional instinct” of a chess master. The ability to distribute attention over a number of different factors such as are always involved in a “combination.” This avoids the overlooking of moves, which is the biggest weakness of most chess amateurs and beginners. A disciplined will capable of forcing the speed and concentration of the thinking process far above the normal powers of a player." http://www.chess.com/article/view/mentality-and-chess Of course my issues are disciplined will and drive (motivation), which no article really helps. | ||
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