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kenkou
Profile Joined September 2010
United States235 Posts
September 09 2011 07:08 GMT
#7521
I've noticed alot of pro Terran players have no problem scanning observers in TvP. Are they actively looking for it or is it by chance? When protoss isn't actively scouting with a unit, is that a good sign that he has an observer around my base/army? Or maybe there is a certain timing when there should be an observer over my base?

I feel denying army information helps alot, but I seem to always have an observer over my army when I didn't notice it. Is there an easier way to locate observers or is it really just actively looking for it?

Also, I do have my graphics settings on low, but textures on ultra. I've heard it used to make cloaked units easier to see, but i've also heard that it got patched.
Koshi
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Belgium38799 Posts
September 09 2011 07:29 GMT
#7522
I was searching for that video, where you drone drill through a pylon block on your ramp. There was a thread about it on TL a couple days ago but I seems incapable to find it.

Basically, you right click on the mineral patches behind the pylon and let your drones stack up, after that you attack the pylon. Rince and repeat.
I had a good night of sleep.
DD.Beaver
Profile Joined March 2011
Netherlands29 Posts
September 09 2011 07:34 GMT
#7523
@kenkou, a lot of players notice observers when they slightly reposition their army, because when you move and the observer doesnt (its usually either on follow or just statically there) you will notice the glimmer move over your units. this is the way I use to spot observers and I spot em pretty frequently, obviously if your opponent has a robo you could expect the observer. also you could built a missile turret near your army to deny army info all together. hope this helps

I also have a question, I like to go roach + ling against a protoss that goes zealot stalker sentry immortal (because just roach gets raped by that) and I usually run double evo's, I was just wondering what upgrades I should get, +1 ranged atk and mellee atk ? +1 armor because both benefit from it ? what are your thoughts ?
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25558 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-09 07:51:09
September 09 2011 07:45 GMT
#7524
On September 09 2011 16:29 Koshi wrote:
I was searching for that video, where you drone drill through a pylon block on your ramp. There was a thread about it on TL a couple days ago but I seems incapable to find it.

Basically, you right click on the mineral patches behind the pylon and let your drones stack up, after that you attack the pylon. Rince and repeat.

EDIT: Sorry, I was in a bad mood and wrote something snarky. I spoilered it.
+ Show Spoiler +

Step 0) try your best to remember the thread title. failing that, think of some keywords, in the case,
"drone drill"

Step 1) type "drone drill" into the search bar that looks like this:
[image loading]

Step 2) hit enter

Step 3) examine results:
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/search.php?q=drone drill
[image loading]

Having seen the thread before, I quickly identified the first link as correct.


In the future, hopefully my guide will help you and others with search tactics.


Here's the link: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=261179
When you stare into the iCCup, the iCCup stares back.
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Iyerbeth
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
England2410 Posts
September 09 2011 09:49 GMT
#7525
On September 09 2011 11:56 Bassmasta79 wrote:
hey im a top gold player and I have been trouble managing against a protoss who is good at using force fields. How can I know when to engage and try to push around force fields or play around them? i always end up having my army cut in half and then losing the engagement.


The most important thing is choosing your engagement carefully. The Protoss will always be looking to Force Field you in small chokes or places that will make it expensive to fall back. You want to try to force the engagement somewhere that you can already have a large concave so you'll lose less if they do FF. Be careful chasing the Protoss as well if you know he still has Sentry energy available, as chasing along a map like Xel'Naga for instance can quickly result in your army being seperated.

Finally, if you can protect your Force Fielded units or get them out, that's great, but the important thing is to minimize your losses, wait for a safe opening, and then push again.
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Ganseng
Profile Joined July 2011
Russian Federation473 Posts
September 09 2011 10:54 GMT
#7526
i have some odd questions, too lazy to test the game for the answers, maybe somebody knows...
-is it possible that PDD intercepts the bouncing attack from muta? (like the projectile was launched outside of the range, and then bounced into it?)
-does emp uncloak units affected by the mothership? for how long then? (fungal does reveal i assume)
-does emp do anything to changelings/hallucinations (i know it doesn't reveal creep tumors)
-if you lift a cloaked unit with phoenix, and then detection expires (e.g. observer is killed), will phoenix release the target (or will it hold it but it'll be untargetable? =))
Zhiroo
Profile Joined February 2011
Kosovo2724 Posts
September 09 2011 12:17 GMT
#7527
Why is Terran so hard to play? I can play Protoss and Zerg easily ( Gold level with both ) but when I try to play Terran I just fall apart, no macro whatsoever. I kinda want to switch to Terran since I'm a bit bored with Z&P but my terribleness is not letting me.
LoL EuW: Zhiroo - By starting this squabble you've proven nothing but how vast your stupidity is.
redloser
Profile Joined May 2011
Korea (South)1748 Posts
September 09 2011 14:24 GMT
#7528
I just wonder, is there actually any "pure" SC2 progamer? by "pure" I mean, someone who has not played BW or WC3 at ALL, so SC2 would be his/her first RTS ever....
Ganseng
Profile Joined July 2011
Russian Federation473 Posts
September 09 2011 14:47 GMT
#7529
On September 09 2011 23:24 redloser wrote:
I just wonder, is there actually any "pure" SC2 progamer? by "pure" I mean, someone who has not played BW or WC3 at ALL, so SC2 would be his/her first RTS ever....

well he must be very young...
Numy
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
South Africa35471 Posts
September 09 2011 14:48 GMT
#7530
On September 09 2011 23:24 redloser wrote:
I just wonder, is there actually any "pure" SC2 progamer? by "pure" I mean, someone who has not played BW or WC3 at ALL, so SC2 would be his/her first RTS ever....


The only "Progamer" I know of that was like that was Painuser, but he isn't really a progamer now anyway.
ApocAlypsE007
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Israel1007 Posts
September 09 2011 15:31 GMT
#7531
I have a question about warp prism:
Do units in warp prism with energy (e.g HT's and sentries) recharge energy inside warp prism?
I'm playing the game, the one that will take me to my end, i'm waiting for the rain, TO WASH-- WHO I AM!!!
bixy
Profile Joined September 2011
2 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-09 15:31:44
September 09 2011 15:31 GMT
#7532
is it better to attack interceptors or directly the carrier with some muta ?
bixy
Profile Joined September 2011
2 Posts
September 09 2011 15:32 GMT
#7533
On September 10 2011 00:31 ApocAlypsE007 wrote:
I have a question about warp prism:
Do units in warp prism with energy (e.g HT's and sentries) recharge energy inside warp prism?


YES
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25558 Posts
September 09 2011 16:17 GMT
#7534
On September 10 2011 00:32 bixy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 10 2011 00:31 ApocAlypsE007 wrote:
I have a question about warp prism:
Do units in warp prism with energy (e.g HT's and sentries) recharge energy inside warp prism?


YES


Addendum: these units are also shielded from EMP inside the warp prism.
When you stare into the iCCup, the iCCup stares back.
TL+ Member
polysciguy
Profile Joined August 2010
United States488 Posts
September 09 2011 17:24 GMT
#7535
i see zerg and terran do spread drops, like the medivac keeps going as they drop the marines in a line, how do you do this as protoss?
glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever---napoleon
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25558 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-09-09 17:32:19
September 09 2011 17:28 GMT
#7536
On September 10 2011 02:24 polysciguy wrote:
i see zerg and terran do spread drops, like the medivac keeps going as they drop the marines in a line, how do you do this as protoss?


Same as with them. Take your drop ship, use the "unload all" command, and instead of selecting a location on the ground, have your dropship "unload all" onto itself. This will cause it to do a flying unload.

It can also be queued up as a command or done when the dropship is already in motion without interrupting whatever it's doing.
When you stare into the iCCup, the iCCup stares back.
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Vathus
Profile Joined October 2009
Canada404 Posts
September 09 2011 17:30 GMT
#7537
On September 10 2011 02:24 polysciguy wrote:
i see zerg and terran do spread drops, like the medivac keeps going as they drop the marines in a line, how do you do this as protoss?


press d and click on the warp prism instead of on the ground and it will drop units as it moves
scudst0rm
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada1149 Posts
September 09 2011 17:43 GMT
#7538
On September 09 2011 21:17 Zhiroo wrote:
Why is Terran so hard to play? I can play Protoss and Zerg easily ( Gold level with both ) but when I try to play Terran I just fall apart, no macro whatsoever. I kinda want to switch to Terran since I'm a bit bored with Z&P but my terribleness is not letting me.


I'm not sure how you expect someone to answer this. Maybe if you describe specific problems you have with playing terran we can help.
You're like a one ranger army comin' at me...
polysciguy
Profile Joined August 2010
United States488 Posts
September 09 2011 18:38 GMT
#7539
On September 10 2011 02:30 Vathus wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 10 2011 02:24 polysciguy wrote:
i see zerg and terran do spread drops, like the medivac keeps going as they drop the marines in a line, how do you do this as protoss?


press d and click on the warp prism instead of on the ground and it will drop units as it moves

as a follow up, is there a way to unload single units without clicking on the portrait
glory is fleeting, but obscurity is forever---napoleon
Bambipwnsu
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Canada698 Posts
September 09 2011 18:41 GMT
#7540
On September 10 2011 03:38 polysciguy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 10 2011 02:30 Vathus wrote:
On September 10 2011 02:24 polysciguy wrote:
i see zerg and terran do spread drops, like the medivac keeps going as they drop the marines in a line, how do you do this as protoss?


press d and click on the warp prism instead of on the ground and it will drop units as it moves

as a follow up, is there a way to unload single units without clicking on the portrait



I believe if u press d and click then ground followed by spamming move it should drop a single unit. Similar as stutter stepping.
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