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mSLeGenD
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
115 Posts
October 21 2008 03:31 GMT
#161
you know, this in-depth write-up has legitimately destroyed my "Valks blow" idea that was saying not even a day before this match.

SHIT! amazing write up though, props.
My nationality is NOT Canadian, And that's all you need to know.
Goosey
Profile Blog Joined September 2005
United States695 Posts
October 21 2008 04:12 GMT
#162
Good god what a comprehensive post.

Someone give this guy a cookie!
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PH
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
United States6173 Posts
October 21 2008 17:18 GMT
#163
Yeah...valks actually have a purpose...and a good one at that...

I was walking all over the youtube nubs crying about Boxer revolutionizing TvZ with his valk openings...but this totally changes my viewpoint.

FANTASY of all ppl has definitely created something new. I want to try this out myself...lol.
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parkin
Profile Blog Joined July 2007
1085 Posts
October 21 2008 20:23 GMT
#164
Day[9], what is you analysis of the July vs Canata game?

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What did Canata do wrong? / July do right? What should Canata have done differently?


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R3condite
Profile Joined August 2008
Korea (South)1541 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-21 22:52:38
October 21 2008 22:52 GMT
#165
omg <3

finally... ter can mech aginst EVERY1 MWHAHAHAHA (man we r gonna look like douche bags ==)
ggyo...
ManaBlue
Profile Blog Joined July 2004
Canada10458 Posts
October 21 2008 23:09 GMT
#166
Very nice write up Day. Something as simple as opening with a vult drop completely changes the complexion of the mid game. Who would've thunk it?
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deathgod6
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States5064 Posts
October 22 2008 01:44 GMT
#167
great analysis Tasteless's brother! =)
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LordWeird
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States3411 Posts
October 22 2008 02:27 GMT
#168
I really enjoyed reading this. Didn't have time to sit down and *really* read it until now, and goddamn I am glad I did. Good game, sir. Good game.
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Ilikestarcraft
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Korea (South)17733 Posts
October 22 2008 03:18 GMT
#169
On October 22 2008 05:23 parkin wrote:
Day[9], what is you analysis of the July vs Canata game?

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What did Canata do wrong? / July do right? What should Canata have done differently?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pz9vYUhojHw

he didnt use a dropship
ils
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Velr
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
Switzerland10866 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-22 10:09:57
October 22 2008 10:08 GMT
#170
Well.. The Vulture-Harass does not get much more effective because this Vultures raped as it was even without a dropship... Well.. With a Dropship he maybe could have gone for the killing blow (i don't see it but well...).

People say he waited to long to finish, but ive never seen a big opening to *finish* it?

After the nice Vult-Harass he basically had nothing to really attack (Vults don't do it against even small groups of Hyds), he needed Gholiats to defend against Mutas, the Muta harass may not *hurt* Canata but it did what it had to: Canata couldn't build many Tanks, therefore he was not having the units to finish the game right away.

After July recovered fully it was over... July's Positioning/Map/Unitcontroll were just way above Canatas (as should be expected regarding theyr achievments ).
Sadir
Profile Blog Joined December 2005
Vatican City State1176 Posts
October 22 2008 20:35 GMT
#171
SkepTicAL
Profile Blog Joined August 2008
Canada872 Posts
October 24 2008 07:04 GMT
#172
Might i add the maps he did it on have small chokes so he can wall his expo to be save from any ground counter that breaks his mines . Not all maps are viable for this build imo. It's just my opinion though so feel free to prove me wrong ;D
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Klive5ive
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom6056 Posts
October 26 2008 00:20 GMT
#173
I'm convinced that this is all just a fad, there's nothing "revolutionary" about Mech and Valkries. They just happen to work alright on certain maps if you catch your opponent off-guard and even then there are gaping holes in the timing of the build if properly scouted.
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Effort proved that a ling all-in can work well and I'm convinced a decently timed hydra push would have the same effect.
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Hot_Bid
Profile Blog Joined October 2003
Braavos36390 Posts
October 26 2008 06:40 GMT
#174
On October 26 2008 09:20 Klive5ive wrote:
I'm convinced that this is all just a fad, there's nothing "revolutionary" about Mech and Valkries. They just happen to work alright on certain maps if you catch your opponent off-guard and even then there are gaping holes in the timing of the build if properly scouted.
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Effort proved that a ling all-in can work well and I'm convinced a decently timed hydra push would have the same effect.

every major strategical shift is kind of "just a fad"

you don't see many P's going dt/sair anymore but you don't see anyone calling that a fad
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Klive5ive
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United Kingdom6056 Posts
October 26 2008 08:25 GMT
#175
On October 26 2008 15:40 Hot_Bid wrote:
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On October 26 2008 09:20 Klive5ive wrote:
I'm convinced that this is all just a fad, there's nothing "revolutionary" about Mech and Valkries. They just happen to work alright on certain maps if you catch your opponent off-guard and even then there are gaping holes in the timing of the build if properly scouted.
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Effort proved that a ling all-in can work well and I'm convinced a decently timed hydra push would have the same effect.

every major strategical shift is kind of "just a fad"

you don't see many P's going dt/sair anymore but you don't see anyone calling that a fad


I don't think it's a "major strategical shift" though. I'm ready to be proved wrong but I don't see this being used much in the future.
SK Terran is just such a beautiful way to play against Zerg.... and it's effective too.
Is the loss of momentum in the early game worth it when SK Terran can apply pressure throughout all phases of the game?
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.risingdragoon
Profile Joined January 2008
United States3021 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-26 09:30:00
October 26 2008 08:28 GMT
#176
The thing about mine contain is just that: It's weak. It can kill 5 lings per mine or just 1 fer several mines.

Up till now only fantasy has used this exact build where he FEs at the same time his first vult leaves the base (every other mech build since has a more delayed nat for extra safety). From that time till his mines finish, vult micro is all he has and slow vults are no match for mass speed lings.

The massive gaping hole in this "nu-metal" build is still the same as every metal build, the pathetic early game. Get mines first you can't stop speed lings, get speed first you can't stop hydra, either way the FE's gonna fall. Dropship is also too slow to come now that zergs have adjusted their response. Back when GGplay had no practice against it, he still made game 4 out to be a nail biter. It's not gonna work anymore on standard open maps. But hey, fantasy's already won the semi, so mission accomplished. That build totally carried him.
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kramus
Profile Blog Joined November 2007
United States1259 Posts
October 26 2008 18:36 GMT
#177
savior says there's nothing special about this build!

i like day[9]'s write-up though
Kong John
Profile Blog Joined March 2008
Denmark1020 Posts
October 27 2008 08:58 GMT
#178
This really isent that special, there is a reason why pros dont use these mechbuilds zvt this isent something thats just been invented. The only reason Fantasy won like he did is beacourse GGplay dident expect it, and therefor forgot the right counters. Now that its been used again pros will remeber how to counter it.

Its just a onetime thing you can do, beacourse Z is so used to bio builds.
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raga4ka
Profile Joined February 2008
Bulgaria5679 Posts
Last Edited: 2008-10-27 15:46:00
October 27 2008 14:55 GMT
#179
On October 27 2008 17:58 Kong John wrote:
This really isent that special, there is a reason why pros dont use these mechbuilds zvt this isent something thats just been invented. The only reason Fantasy won like he did is beacourse GGplay dident expect it, and therefor forgot the right counters. Now that its been used again pros will remeber how to counter it.

Its just a onetime thing you can do, beacourse Z is so used to bio builds.


I agree mech builds gets me the most only by surprise when terrans are going wraiths for example and i go mutas and he starts harrassing . It is just a 1 time thing if i expect them i go hidras and just harras don't overextend if he has a good wall in and 2 or more tanks and just continue to tech to mutas and take expands . But If he opens vultures i think i'm gonna rape him because he will update first mines as you stated and mines don't do shit when i get 8+ hidras with range . I just send an overlord always at their natural .Vulture drops can always be protected 2 or 1 sunk in your main 1 at natural and you have your hidras before he can drop .

i think this build will only work if you are teching to mutas first as in standard TvZ otherwise it is not a very good build because you are overextending . I mean the terran opens vultures with mines and starport for dropship . Then you build a fast CC and update siege for tanks and you even have to make valks or just stick with normal goliath/tanks combo .I too don't think that it is a special build but just a variant of a mech build . You can also make wraiths in to mech after. It is just the choise of harras you would like to put on early game to fool your opponent and take an expansion and start going goliaths/tanks . Mines may be good for defending ling all -ins but i don't see it working vs Hidra openings just like wraiths .

Edit:

-Mines prevent scouting lings and discourage early hydra pushes
-The fast dropship not only allows for a quick scout, but also quick pressure that discourages zerg’s 3rd/4th expansion.
-Gets a relatively fast expansion that’s quite safe


Ok they can kill scouting lings . 4 vultures can place a grand total of 12 mines . I don't know how a 1 fact vulture pump with mines discourages early 3 hat hydra pushes that is beyond me ?
I don't know how quick this pressure is going to be and if i open hidras i don't know if it even do eny damage. How will it discourage me to not expand i mean a mere 4 vultures and a dropship ? I can take 2 expansions for all i care 4 vultures can't kill an expo before my hidras about 8 + and more comeing to it .Even if he drops your main you can still defend it with 1 sunk or hidras if you don't know its comeing .Overlords can scout both the drops and the mines .

Mech build can backfire easly Effort vs Fantasy and Flash vs GGplay are e prof for that . Mines couldn't stop the lings from GGplay . And effort just out produses him 3 hat lings vs 1 fact vults with mines How can you expand in that situation ? The only way is if the zergs put sunkens up in fear at his natural and plays standard to mutas .

I think Testie explained it the best that mech is the strongest if it gets you by surprise otherwise it has counters to it like eny other mech build .
SK.Testie
Profile Blog Joined January 2007
Canada11084 Posts
October 27 2008 17:13 GMT
#180
As I said, it's been done before, long ago.
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