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Komamru
Profile Joined August 2012
Netherlands2 Posts
August 11 2012 19:17 GMT
#13701
On August 12 2012 03:34 Math.random(); wrote:
I'd recommend you to look through some build orders (liquipedia).

I have. And watching Day9's video's. Like 'Fine tuning an opening' and the one about having a mental checklist.

On August 12 2012 03:34 Math.random(); wrote:
This may help you as well:
+ Show Spoiler +

Wow, that's pretty sick. Gonna watch these as soon as I can. Thanks!
Iyerbeth
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
England2410 Posts
August 11 2012 21:55 GMT
#13702
On August 11 2012 22:11 Halozination wrote:
I finished the campaign on brutal but did not get the sarah kerrigan avatare or the information in my profile. I only finished 22/25 missions it says in the mission archive and sarrah kerrigan is 29 missions on brutal. So I went to missions archives and finished the 3 other missions but it still shows 22/25, why? How do I get the avatare and profile update the easiest from here?


If you go in to the achievements page and find it (under campaign, story mode) and find your brutal completionist achievement you can find the one's you need to complete on that difficulty greyed out. If you're doing them and they're not lighting up, not idea.
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Nyarly
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
France1030 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-11 22:13:14
August 11 2012 22:09 GMT
#13703
1) How many units (zerglings + roaches / zealots + stalkers) are required to defend a common single medivac drop?

2) What would be the normal answer to a fast 3 bases zerg ?
Expand + 6 gates pressure ? 1 base allin to punish him ? Timed attack with colossi ? Stargate build ?

3) Is it better to catch in a vortex every infestors on the map or every broodlords ? (during the first moments of the big fight, not necessarily having archons)

4) Why isn't contaminate used every game ?
I see a lot of zergs dropping tons of changeling to empty the overseer's mana in case of feedback instead of using contaminate ..

Thank you.
Tao367
Profile Joined June 2012
United Kingdom324 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-11 23:12:44
August 11 2012 22:56 GMT
#13704
On August 12 2012 07:09 Nyarly wrote:
1) How many units (zerglings + roaches / zealots + stalkers) are required to defend a common single medivac drop?

2) What would be the normal answer to a fast 3 bases zerg ?
Expand + 6 gates pressure ? 1 base allin to punish him ? Timed attack with colossi ? Stargate build ?

3) Is it better to catch in a vortex every infestors on the map or every broodlords ? (during the first moments of the big fight, not necessarily having archons)

4) Why isn't contaminate used every game ?
I see a lot of zergs dropping tons of changeling to empty the overseer's mana in case of feedback instead of using contaminate ..

Thank you.


1) It depends what is in the medivac, as well as positioning behind minerals etc.

2) You haven't said what race you are, I'll assume protoss due to your 3rd question, it depends on what tech they go for. 3 base roach max means you will need stalkers, sentries and immortals off of 2 base, 3 if you can get a wall up in time on the 3rd. Muta = Blink stalkers and prey tbh, if a 3rd is not already up, you'll never get it up, so you will have to brute force the muta ball, then take a 3rd.

3) It really doesn't matter tbh, they can't function amazingly without each other, so just go for the vortex with more in it

4) I'm toss, but I think because it involves sending them to the enemy base which means they will probably die.

Correct me if I'm wrong, I'm Protoss so idk about other races too well
Belial88
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States5217 Posts
August 12 2012 02:05 GMT
#13705
I have a simple question but not sure where to ask it so I'll ask here.

The only place I know of to watch sc2 are:
1. sc2casts.com (which is okay, but most of the vods are usually a month old when updated, and are just random youtube casters who've never casted before, which im fine with, but it isn't exactly relevant games, and most games uploaded is some random ladder guy giving out a replay of him beating idra so most of the games is some weird cheese of a pro, or just some goofy game one way or another, more about novelty than what is today's strategy)

2. Gomtv

People talk about like, IPL, this arena, that team league, but where do people watch this stuff? Is most of this stuff pay content? How do people watch these other tournaments? I just watch all of the GOMTV games (wcs korea, gstl, gsl, etc), and sometimes I know that MLG streams are going on, but how do people watch all this other stuff?

I don't really like watching streams (hours of sitting through non-zerg games or players that aren't the absolute best or commercials or downtime) because I prefer to watch VODs, so I can watch specific, relevant match-ups that I specifically have trouble with, or of the only few bestplayers out there, so I can rather play the game more instead of spend hours on streams or whatever.... but I'd like to check out the finals of ZvX series of certain other tournaments..

so just wondering where everyone hears about all these other tournies from.
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monk
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States8477 Posts
August 12 2012 02:22 GMT
#13706
On August 12 2012 11:05 Belial88 wrote:
I have a simple question but not sure where to ask it so I'll ask here.

The only place I know of to watch sc2 are:
1. sc2casts.com (which is okay, but most of the vods are usually a month old when updated, and are just random youtube casters who've never casted before, which im fine with, but it isn't exactly relevant games, and most games uploaded is some random ladder guy giving out a replay of him beating idra so most of the games is some weird cheese of a pro, or just some goofy game one way or another, more about novelty than what is today's strategy)

2. Gomtv

People talk about like, IPL, this arena, that team league, but where do people watch this stuff? Is most of this stuff pay content? How do people watch these other tournaments? I just watch all of the GOMTV games (wcs korea, gstl, gsl, etc), and sometimes I know that MLG streams are going on, but how do people watch all this other stuff?

I don't really like watching streams (hours of sitting through non-zerg games or players that aren't the absolute best or commercials or downtime) because I prefer to watch VODs, so I can watch specific, relevant match-ups that I specifically have trouble with, or of the only few bestplayers out there, so I can rather play the game more instead of spend hours on streams or whatever.... but I'd like to check out the finals of ZvX series of certain other tournaments..

so just wondering where everyone hears about all these other tournies from.

TL calender and LR threads. You must not venture out of the strategy section ever. NASL and IPL have youtube channels. MLG has their own website. Most EU tournaments store their vods on twitch. This site is good for aggregated vods. Most LR threads have links to the vods as well.
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Condor Hero
Profile Blog Joined August 2009
United States2931 Posts
August 12 2012 03:41 GMT
#13707
Thinking about buying a smurf WoL account, does that mean I also need 2x HotS accounts for both as well?
I suspect I know the answer to this question but still want to confirmation.

Also I need different email address for the smurf correct?
monk
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States8477 Posts
August 12 2012 04:18 GMT
#13708
On August 12 2012 12:41 Condor Hero wrote:
Thinking about buying a smurf WoL account, does that mean I also need 2x HotS accounts for both as well?
I suspect I know the answer to this question but still want to confirmation.

Also I need different email address for the smurf correct?

Yea, you'll need 2 HotS accounts. You also need 2 emails for smurf accounts. I found a neat workaround for one of my smurfs though. I had some periods in my e-mail, like Sample.Email.Account@gmail.com and I just took the periods out for the smurf. Both accounts go to the same email but bnet thinks they're for 2 separate emails. This trick 99.99% probably won't work for HotS though.
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TbMMaize
Profile Joined December 2011
Germany18 Posts
August 12 2012 12:01 GMT
#13709
On August 12 2012 02:39 Mavvie wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 12 2012 01:49 TbMMaize wrote:
Anyone knows an good AllIn as Protoss vs Terran?

There's always the 4gate
My personal favourite though, is the 1gate->robo->3gate all in
You make non-stop immortals, 1 observer to spot the high ground, then a few sentries and zealots, then pure stalkers.
You do a simple double gas opening into 1gate robo, adding on 2 more gates when you can afford it. Stop at 26 probes, you need all the money you can get (even if it's not "optimal" to go past 22 on one base). I main Zerg at low masters, but my Protoss all ins aren't half bad. Immortals eat buildings (yes, all buildings, even bunkers and ultralisks) and marauders alive, zealot/sentry tears up marines, stalkers are shit but you're Protoss so you always make stalkers.


I try the Immortal AllIn sometimes but most of my oponnents scout it and i cant imagine how a 4 gate works vs mass repair bunker.
Belial88
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States5217 Posts
August 12 2012 12:29 GMT
#13710
Thanks monk.

another question:

How do I find the B.net code of someone? Only way I've seen so far to find someone else's code, is if they've made a forum post on the b.net forums and I click their name it pops up next to profile/posts thing. Can't seem to find it otherwise. It's someone i've played and messaged on battle.net, if I could find it that way.
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Genome852
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States979 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 14:37:13
August 12 2012 14:31 GMT
#13711
After the latest patch, how do you view how many custom games you've played? (the counter)

What about the FFA and coop counters?

On August 12 2012 21:29 Belial88 wrote:
Thanks monk.

another question:

How do I find the B.net code of someone? Only way I've seen so far to find someone else's code, is if they've made a forum post on the b.net forums and I click their name it pops up next to profile/posts thing. Can't seem to find it otherwise. It's someone i've played and messaged on battle.net, if I could find it that way.

I believe you can't. You used to be able to through sites like sc2ranks but a blizz broke it intentionally, iirc.
Gomox
Profile Joined December 2010
32 Posts
August 12 2012 15:20 GMT
#13712
After about 3 month of not playing any SC2, I'm wondering what the standard Protoss builds are like at the moment. I'm a diamond Toss (although I think that I won't stay in Diamond for a really long time after losing my routine ^^).

So, what is currently played in PvT, PvZ and PvP?
Greetings,
Gomox
Zrana
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United Kingdom698 Posts
August 12 2012 15:25 GMT
#13713
As zerg, i have a hard time knowing when protoss is going to all-in or push, or take an expansion. Both require very different responses.

If i scout the toss base with an overlord i might see some gates and a robo. Naturally (because its ladder) i assume its a 2base robo all-in and start pumping roach/ling, but then he might just expand at 9-10minutes and if i attack his third with what i have its a bit risky as i might not break it.

Are there any clues that tell you toss is thinking of taking a third rather than 2basing?
Kontys
Profile Joined October 2011
Finland659 Posts
August 12 2012 15:32 GMT
#13714
Is there a build order tester in 1.5 that works?
TrippSC2
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States209 Posts
August 12 2012 15:54 GMT
#13715
What is a good example of a VOD or replay of the 6 queen defensive opening in ZvT? I'd like to watch it and try to adopt that style.
Monsyphon
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Canada190 Posts
August 12 2012 15:55 GMT
#13716
On August 13 2012 00:20 Gomox wrote:
After about 3 month of not playing any SC2, I'm wondering what the standard Protoss builds are like at the moment. I'm a diamond Toss (although I think that I won't stay in Diamond for a really long time after losing my routine ^^).

So, what is currently played in PvT, PvZ and PvP?
Greetings,
Gomox


PvT- Generally an expo-type build (1GateExpo) into either quick twilight or collosi-first into twilight
PvZ - FFE is the norm nowadays, and the Immortal sentry all in has had a lot of success
PVP - It's still as nutty as ever, however it's actually possible to expand in some games nowadays. Lots of experimenting with stargate builds, if youre into that

Go watch some pro players to get more in-depth
Mavvie
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Canada923 Posts
August 12 2012 16:46 GMT
#13717
Okay, so my question is:
Why do 7gates, 4gate +1, 8gates, and 7gate +2 blink all-ins even exist anymore? Why would Protoss do a build that can be beaten by scouting + reacting, instead of doing immortal/sentry which is actually unbeatable as long as you prevent a basetrade? 2 extra cannons + 1 zealot and then you're guaranteed to win every game...
Getting back into sc2 O_o
Orek
Profile Joined February 2012
1665 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-15 08:10:15
August 12 2012 20:15 GMT
#13718
Map Editor question.

First of all, is there a better place to ask map editor question?

If not, how do you make a map where you can zoom out more far than usual melee map? For example, when I play "phantom mode" arcade game, I can zoom out with mouse wheel to see my entire base within 1 screen, while on ladder, you cannot zoom out that far.

I know a bit about map editor, but I couldn't find out how to do this seemingly simple stuff.

Thank you in advance.

Edit: Thanks to lyerbeth, I got answer in a thread I was directed. Thank you. This question is answered.
RonaldTimmins
Profile Joined July 2011
44 Posts
August 12 2012 22:28 GMT
#13719
I have uploaded myself attempting to conquer Level 11 of the Stutter Step stage on Darglein's Micro Trainer on the slowest speed. What am I doing wrong and how can I improve?

Thanks!

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xss0fm_what-am-i-doing-wrong-starcraft-2-marine-stutter-step-micro_videogames
Iyerbeth
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
England2410 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-08-12 22:32:46
August 12 2012 22:30 GMT
#13720
On August 13 2012 05:15 Orek wrote:
Map Editor question.

First of all, is there a better place to ask map editor question?


Unfortuantely as a Galaxy Editor nub I can't answer you second question but I can direct you to the Simple Questions/Simple Answers thread in the custom maps section.
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