How many drones is too many drones? - Page 2

I would say that as Zerg, 3 saturated bases is the bare minimum unless you want to end the game on some wierd timing. That means you need at least 16 x 3 for minerals, 48, and 6 x 3 for gas, 18. 48 + 18 = 66. This is, however, not enough if you want to use hive tech, you need at least another base with full gas, so that's an extra 6, taking you over 70 drones. Personally, I feel 90 etc is way too much, it limits your army supply too much and since Zerg has the most worthless army, I feel you have to optimize. If you're Sheth or Ret and can keep minerals low even though half your army is drones, I'm sure it works out fine, but for those of us who already have minor issues keeping money low in the end game, I'd say stick to between 70 and 80 drones.

On January 13 2012 01:23 Morghaine wrote:

Ret said that it is NEVER reasonable to have more than like 70 drones at any given time in any situation.

And we're talking about the king of drones here.

I would say that as Zerg, 3 saturated bases is the bare minimum unless you want to end the game on some wierd timing. That means you need at least 16 x 3 for minerals, 48, and 6 x 3 for gas, 18. 48 + 18 = 66. This is, however, not enough if you want to use hive tech, you need at least another base with full gas, so that's an extra 6, taking you over 70 drones. Personally, I feel 90 etc is way too much, it limits your army supply too much and since Zerg has the most worthless army, I feel you have to optimize. If you're Sheth or Ret and can keep minerals low even though half your army is drones, I'm sure it works out fine, but for those of us who already have minor issues keeping money low in the end game, I'd say stick to between 70 and 80 drones.

On January 13 2012 01:56 Kitzz wrote:
Nestea said Zerg doesn't need more than 60 drones.