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Compilation of Noob-Tutorial Videos

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alispery
Profile Joined May 2013
Brazil5 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-30 01:50:46
May 28 2013 23:14 GMT
#1
Hi everyone!

I'm a low-skilled silver zerg player and this is my very first post.

I've already posted the compilation below in the official forums (received no love there) and reddit. On reddit, it was suggested that I post here, so here I am.

I feel like, after watching all of the zerg videos shown below, the only thing between me and a Diamond rank is practice (don't think I'll ever make it to Master...ever) because they're just that damn usefull.

I believe that any and every newbie should, at least, see the Day9 videos. They're the most important ones.

So whitout further ado:
Must see videos
+ Show Spoiler +

First, The most important SC2 video of all time
Day[9] Daily #269 - Newbie Tuesday: How to get into SC2!


Second and Third, Day[9] Daily #252 - Secrets of Hotkeys, APM and Mouse Movement


and

Starcraft 2 Day[9] Daily #257 - Newbie Tuesday: Refining Mechanics


HOTS general Bronze to Masters: - FilterSC


Now, for class specific videos: Note.: Most of then are from WoL, but it's the fundamentals that count. No, really. Maybe something has to be ajusted, but they all pretty much say the same thing...Keep making workers, keep making units, keep scouting.

Zerg
Overlords, are we. The Kerrigan, heard we. The words to the We, carried we.
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Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 1 - Perfecting the Basics - FilterSC


Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 2 - FilterSC


Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 3 - FilterSC


Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 4 - FilterSC


Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 5 - Adding Late Game Tech - FilterSC


Bronze to Masters Zerg Episode 6 - ZvZ Made Zzz - FilterSC


Bronze to Master in ONE DAY - CypherX
Sometimes, instead of watching TV, I just watch this.
http://www.twitch.tv/cypherx2/b/319657772
Yeah....this guy makes it to Master in 15 hours. In that time, I got a promotion to SILVER! Ima so gud.

In my opinion, FilterSC's videos are more of an introduction to zerg. His "build", according to himself,
isn't an actual build, but more of a checkpoint you need to improve upon. It has lots and lots of very useful advice.

CypherX takes a more practical approach, and some hints are amazing.

Wanna know wich Queen just spawned and wich queen is your regular Inject Queen? The
Queen that just spawned is the Queen facing north. :D. It's the little things....




Terran

It may not be tomorrow, darlin’. It may not even happen with an army at my back. But rest assured: I’m the man who’s going to kill you some day. I’ll be seein’ you.

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ALL OF THEM made by FilterSC
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Bronze To Masters Episode 1 - The Basics


Bronze To Masters Episode 2 - Bronze League Demonstration


Bronze To Masters Episode 3 - Building Groups


Bronze To Masters Episode 4 - Silver League Demonstration


Bronze To Masters Episode 5 - Tech and timing


Bronze To Masters Episode 6 - Gold League Demonstration


Bronze To Masters Episode 7 - Scouting and Map Control


Bronze To Masters Episode 8 - Taking a Third, Adding Production


Bronze To Masters Episode 9 - Plat Level Demonstration


Bronze To Masters Episode 10 - Masters Level Demonstration


Bronze To Masters Episode 11 - Adding Build Variations (TvP)


Bronze To Masters Episode 12 - Adding Build Variations (TvZ)


Bronze To Masters Episode 13 - Adding Build Variations (TvT)


Bronze to Masters Episode 14 - Diamond Level Demonstration Games


Bronze to Masters Episode 15 - Diamond Level Demonstration Games


Bronze to Masters Episode Terran Episode 16 - Masters Level - Delivering the Killing Blow


Bronze to Masters Terran Episode 17 - Analyzing Your Replays


-----------Terran Hots------------
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HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 1 SCV's and SCV's


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 2 Openers


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 3 Building Groups


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 4 Planning


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 5 Upgrades


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 6 Slump Busting


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 7 Taking a Third


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 8 Scouting


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 9 Map Control


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 10 Bandaid Builds


HoTS Bronze to Masters - Terran Episode 11 Standard Builds


Well, FilterSC does like Terran, doesn't he?

Protoss
Uhn dara ma'nakai.

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Not many I could find, and I don't really know much about Protoss, but hey, you're a noob too! I bet this guy has a lot to teach you:

Bronze to Master Protoss - HotS - SC2Cha0s http://www.youtube.com/user/SC2Cha0s?feature=watch

Also, there's this: Starcraft II - Protoss Tutorial Working up from Bronze League - Part1 - dignitasApollo


Starcraft II - Protoss Tutorial Working up from Bronze League - Part2 - dignitasApollo


Starcraft II - Protoss Tutorial Working up from Bronze League - Part3 - dignitasApollo


Starcraft II - Protoss Tutorial Working up from Bronze League - Part4 - dignitasApollo



All races' tutorial as suggested by TarLaPaN
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Apollo made a series of more recent tutorials from last year:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW1oxf-pY2z_TlIpqbP5QU_R940oevX9
And part 1 of the new HotS vids:
+ Show Spoiler +


So.... that's it!

If anyone has additional info I forgot to show here, please do so in the comments!

Hope people like it, because this took a lot of time.

GL and, more importantly, HF.
BlackPride
Profile Joined July 2012
United States186 Posts
May 29 2013 00:09 GMT
#2
Pretty neat compilation, I think this is a good go-to thread for noob helper videos. Mission Accomplished.
I've never waited in line at the DMV [YVNG]
RehnFreemark
Profile Joined August 2011
Italy144 Posts
May 29 2013 03:10 GMT
#3
I have always wondered why there are no good in depth tutorials for Protoss, apart from Apollo's. Chaos' stuff is totally worthless. Filter's videos are pretty good but he never made anything for P
... He leads me on light years away, through astral nights, galactic days...
zoglug
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United Kingdom56 Posts
May 29 2013 07:26 GMT
#4
Excellent thread! I'm currently following filtersc's hots Terran vids and they are fantastic! It's also worthwhile posting up dapollo's YouTube channel, simply because he is working on new hots bronze to masters series (Terran first) but also has some great quick tip videos about hot keys, Terran building groups and how to reinforce a Zerg army efficiently!

Ill certainly be watching some of the day9 vids! Again awesome thread!
You cant see where you are going......if you constantly look at where you have been
TarLaPaN
Profile Joined June 2012
United States113 Posts
May 29 2013 08:01 GMT
#5
Apollo made a series of more recent tutorials from last year:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPW1oxf-pY2z_TlIpqbP5QU_R940oevX9
And part 1 of the new HotS vids:
+ Show Spoiler +
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQo2NIM_Ayw
alispery
Profile Joined May 2013
Brazil5 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-05-29 14:18:44
May 29 2013 14:16 GMT
#6
All are more than welcome to post new tutorial videos!

Thanks to all who enjoyed it.

More Protoss videos would be most desirable

I'll post the sugestions above as soon as I have the time for it.
daagar
Profile Joined May 2013
8 Posts
May 30 2013 00:37 GMT
#7
Much thanks for these. Day[9] obviously gets mentioned everywhere, but it is hard for someone truly new (hi!) to find an appropriate entry point - going through all 234658234756 videos he has created is daunting.

I am surprised a bit at how much coverage Terran gets vs. the other two races. Protoss in particular seems to really get the short end of the 'help a noob out' stick.
alispery
Profile Joined May 2013
Brazil5 Posts
May 30 2013 01:32 GMT
#8
On May 30 2013 09:37 daagar wrote:
Much thanks for these. Day[9] obviously gets mentioned everywhere, but it is hard for someone truly new (hi!) to find an appropriate entry point - going through all 234658234756 videos he has created is daunting.

I am surprised a bit at how much coverage Terran gets vs. the other two races. Protoss in particular seems to really get the short end of the 'help a noob out' stick.



Zerg has a 15-hour video CypherX made.

As for Protoss, you're right. I looked a lot for it, but have not managed to find many interesting and usefull stuff. If you have some, please share!
govie
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
9334 Posts
May 30 2013 02:00 GMT
#9
U forget the best series of all.

Winning with ease series

The two NBA teams in states with legal weed are called the Nuggets and the Blazers...
alispery
Profile Joined May 2013
Brazil5 Posts
May 30 2013 02:38 GMT
#10
On May 30 2013 11:00 govie wrote:
U forget the best series of all.

Winning with ease series



From that thread:

In my series, Winning With Ease, I showcase the best decisions to be made in these situations while facing mid-high masters players all the while using minimal APM.


Err....I made this compilation to those that are new to this game. Newbies. Noobs. People like me.

That stuff is way more advanced than what we're prepared to learn as of yet.

Hell, my creep spread is almost non-existant and my upgrades are abysmal. Let me work on these first :D
govie
Profile Blog Joined November 2012
9334 Posts
May 30 2013 03:37 GMT
#11
On May 30 2013 11:38 alispery wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 30 2013 11:00 govie wrote:
U forget the best series of all.

Winning with ease series



From that thread:

Show nested quote +
In my series, Winning With Ease, I showcase the best decisions to be made in these situations while facing mid-high masters players all the while using minimal APM.


Err....I made this compilation to those that are new to this game. Newbies. Noobs. People like me.

That stuff is way more advanced than what we're prepared to learn as of yet.

Hell, my creep spread is almost non-existant and my upgrades are abysmal. Let me work on these first :D


No its not. It is vital, u wont get a chance to creepspread or get upgrades because all these allins will kill ya. Day9 dailies are waste compared to howtodefend vods for every matchup for newbies.
The two NBA teams in states with legal weed are called the Nuggets and the Blazers...
daagar
Profile Joined May 2013
8 Posts
May 31 2013 02:09 GMT
#12
For anyone that watches the FilterSC videos and thinks "WTF?!", make sure you watch past the 7-12min mark. He will spend the first portion of the video giving high level info while showing a replay in the background. Ignore the replay, as it doesn't tend to follow anything he's saying! Once he's done with the overview, _then_ he actually starts the show and tell. I was getting frustrated until I realized this.

Not to derail terribly, but I feel this is important to know for a newbie: I understand he's doing tapping to monitor production (he even mentions as much in the first Terran video, for example and Day[9] covers in a bit in his). But in each video he's also excessively boxing SCVs and mineral patches and I can't for the life of me figure out why.
Undercroft
Profile Joined April 2010
United Kingdom166 Posts
May 31 2013 06:52 GMT
#13
I think they box excessivly as a "warm up" so that later on when they can box accurately when they need to. not 100% sure though, but seems the most logical to me (unless ofc they're just doing it for the apm spam XD)
Our dronessssss are under attaahck!!
alispery
Profile Joined May 2013
Brazil5 Posts
May 31 2013 18:00 GMT
#14
On May 31 2013 11:09 daagar wrote:
For anyone that watches the FilterSC videos and thinks "WTF?!", make sure you watch past the 7-12min mark. He will spend the first portion of the video giving high level info while showing a replay in the background. Ignore the replay, as it doesn't tend to follow anything he's saying! Once he's done with the overview, _then_ he actually starts the show and tell. I was getting frustrated until I realized this.

Not to derail terribly, but I feel this is important to know for a newbie: I understand he's doing tapping to monitor production (he even mentions as much in the first Terran video, for example and Day[9] covers in a bit in his). But in each video he's also excessively boxing SCVs and mineral patches and I can't for the life of me figure out why.



They do this to warm-up their hands. In the heat of battle and macroing, they become way faster if they're already warmed up.

I don't do it. It seems unnecessary to me but what do I know?

I prefer to train my mouse precision by clicking individual workers at early game.
Spow
Profile Joined December 2010
19 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-06-01 10:38:29
June 01 2013 10:07 GMT
#15
Could we please stay on topic and only post videos here ? If this thread is to be a centralization it'd be nice not to pollute it with questions/answers belonging to the races FAQs.

I see that DiAppollo's series have already been posted, it was of tremendous help for me !
Also, not sure about that FilterSC guy, I watched the first video, and there is no mention of saturation as Z, which is fundamental (16 drones mining minerals, no more, no less)

Anyways, here are a few videos that helped me a lot as Zerg (scouting, micro, meta):

Scouting/Defending in ZvT:
- Scouting in ZvT (P1) and Scouting in ZvT (P2)
- Common terran openers and appropriate response

Scouting in ZvP
- Scouting in ZvP

ZvZ
- How ZvZ is supposed to be played
- ZvZ micro

General tips:
- Improve creep spread dramatically
- Fast queen inject

Channels you might want to check out:
Blade
Lowko
CatZ
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