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On July 13 2011 20:00 FlaminGinjaNinja wrote:


Tanks - yes
EMP - yes
Storm - yes
Fungal - no
Nuke - yes (obviously)

Also thors don't do friendly air splash

On July 13 2011 23:01 Am0n3r wrote:
Was it ever considered to have ghosts have 2 different EMPs, one to remove only shields and one to remove energy. It just seems that in PvT, one EMP can reduce both shields and energy and completely change any outcome of the battle.

On July 13 2011 22:39 Tommylew wrote:
if ive commited to doing a dt rush and the zerg attacks with a early roach push what do u reckon would be the best way to deal? or have i already lost? should I warp in dt's on the proxy or in base to try and defend when the roaches are in my base?

EDIT: It was also on a smaller map, should you really only do this strategy on large maps? less likely to be scouted and less chance of a rush?

On July 13 2011 23:01 Am0n3r wrote:
Was it ever considered to have ghosts have 2 different EMPs, one to remove only shields and one to remove energy. It just seems that in PvT, one EMP can reduce both shields and energy and completely change any outcome of the battle.

On July 13 2011 23:04 Numy wrote:


This isn't a balance thread. You can complain about balance and make your suggestions elsewhere.




Do you mean a 1 base all in type dt rush or do you mean a dt expand type thing? If it's the latter then warp them in to defend. I believe MC at last MLG showcased this. Otherwise I don't know you most likely lost.

On July 13 2011 23:28 Tryxtira wrote:


You haven't lost, definitely not, you can use your dts to defend, best-case-scenario with still having one in his base since you'll most likely lose some probes. Is it an extremely early, say 7-roaches-push? In that case you're in a tougher spot, but you should be able to get out some dts to defend I believe...

On July 14 2011 01:27 deathly rat wrote:
In PvZ, why wouldn't you choose to upgrade sheilds over base health?

Zerg has no way to take advantage of sheilds (like EMP), and they also regen unlike base health.

On July 14 2011 00:53 galtdunn wrote:
I was thinking aboout making a post about how i've never tried to master one single strategy or style.

I am a diamond zerg (haven't played much since I got promoted about a month ago due to work/school), but I started out as silver Soon after SC2 was released.

I'm planning on showing some various replays and talking about practicing and stuff.
I almost never go for a specific "build order" (obviously i go the standard 14/14 openers, 15 hatch, etc), but beyond that I rarely have a game plan.

Would this be a viable/good post? What would I have to do to make it so? and where would i post it? (i'm almost thinking as a [L] post on strat forum...)

P.S. i am thinking about asking for people to review the games as well and just provide possible pointers, etc (if i do this i will definitely be analyzing my games in the thread, so don't worry about me just trolling for help). Should that be part of the same thread or a different thread?

On July 14 2011 01:42 Geiko wrote:
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I'm pretty sure telling people not to have a game plan is bad advice. Anyone can get to any league by just "winging it", but that doesn't mean it's a good idea.

If I misunderstood you message, and you want to create a thread asking for advice, then yes, it's a good idea to analyse your games and provide replays asking for help.

On July 13 2011 23:42 Tommylew wrote:


I think ill just have to keep trying and see what I come up to, like mayb get a sentry earlier to delay a lot longer, problem was i lost pylons and had to pull probes twhile my darkshrine finished and I got dt's out. Probably should only do this vs a expansion zerg now and switch to eithier 4 gate or 3 gate robo if I dont see an expansion from the zerg. Suppose only way to learn what it works vs and doesnt work vs is by trying.Problem is ive learnt how to do sentry expand by doing it lots and now im working on learning a few more buillds to try get into masters wihtout doing the same strategy in each matchup.

On July 14 2011 01:50 galtdunn wrote:


Well I wouldn't necessarily be advocating it, probably just discussing its strengths and weaknesses (at least in lower leagues, obviously having a build in mind is a good idea).

I'll probably create a thread asking for advice just because I love other people's input. Being self-critical is useful but it's nowhere near as interesting as getting outside commetary on your own play.

Then again, I'm sure I''m not the opnly person in diamond/plat with no gameplan. I guess getting to diamond isn't what it used to be. It's probably a bad idea that will just get shot down.

Anyways thanks for the reply.

On July 13 2011 23:42 Tommylew wrote:


I think ill just have to keep trying and see what I come up to, like mayb get a sentry earlier to delay a lot longer, problem was i lost pylons and had to pull probes twhile my darkshrine finished and I got dt's out. Probably should only do this vs a expansion zerg now and switch to eithier 4 gate or 3 gate robo if I dont see an expansion from the zerg. Suppose only way to learn what it works vs and doesnt work vs is by trying.Problem is ive learnt how to do sentry expand by doing it lots and now im working on learning a few more buillds to try get into masters wihtout doing the same strategy in each matchup.

I just wanna make some stuff clear. To start with, as a Zerg not having a specific build order in mind if most of the times just fine, because Zerg works differently than the other races. You kind of want to drone your brains out as long as it doesn't kill you. However, you should definitely have a "gameplan". You should have some kind of idea that can be very general, it could be, "I want to scout him a lot, and respond to A with B and respond to X with Y. You could also have a gameplan that consists of making it alive into mid-game and then make a strong push from three bases.

The reason why these idea of general gameplans is brilliant is because it makes you have a clear goal that you're aiming for. This makes your play a lot more focused and won't allow for as many indecisive situations.

To actually respond to whether it's a good idea to make a thread about it, why not? I agree with you that a lot of Plat/Diamond players enter games with no gameplans so why not make a thread to discuss it's pros and cons. I'm not all-knowing and even though I think that the general response will favor having a gameplan, it's always great to see different perspectives of things!

On July 14 2011 02:20 galtdunn wrote:




Oh thanks
Good point. What kind of thread would that be then, a [D]?

On July 14 2011 02:52 Tryxtira wrote:


Indeed a [D] (Discussion) Thread. A great tip is also to think twice about the topic. You want it to be as clear as possible for people to click it. In the OP you should also be very specific about what you want the thread to be about, make clear that you do know that the general thesis is that you need a gameplan but that you're interested in discussing the positive sides of not having one The better the OP the better the thread and discussion will be!

Read through this post to get an idea about how a good thread looks!

On July 14 2011 02:58 galtdunn wrote:


I actually had that open before i posted on here
Thanks for all the great feedback tho Tryxtira