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HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-04-06 18:32:22
March 25 2013 22:36 GMT
#1
Hey guys, a lot of you are familiar with my guides on how to mech on the ladder, I wanted to be even more in depth and help out more through showing what is going on during the game and how I think about what is happening.

I double checked with an admin to make sure this was ok and it was verified! So I hope you guys enjoy a look into my mind when I play mech on the grandmaster ladder.

So some information about these is they are 99% from my point of view, I also post losses and and how I could have learned from them, my goal with these videos is to make mech more popular. I am a proud believer that excellent theory crafters can be in low leagues and given motivation and passion make great ideas. So I really want to make mech more popular and want to draw in people to help me theory craft or give feed back on the best ways to mech.

Some info about me personally, I've been meching since 1999 and I love it. I'm multi grandmaster as mech even in WOL. Where I played under vGYosho or DraGonFuRy. I'll be posting all new videos in this thread so if you want a quick reference feel free to look here and leave comments / questions.


What can you expect in these videos?



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IMplying
Profile Joined August 2012
Germany58 Posts
March 25 2013 22:41 GMT
#2
Good work, keep it going!
TurboDreams
Profile Joined April 2009
United States427 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-25 22:42:56
March 25 2013 22:42 GMT
#3
I'll definitely check them out since i just switched from BW to SC2 (Mech just feels right vs Protoss). Did you ever consider adding some reps for additional analysis?
Music is the medicine of the mind || Kill a Zergling and a hundred more will take its place.
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
March 25 2013 22:43 GMT
#4
On March 26 2013 07:42 Musiq wrote:
I'll definitely check them out since i just switched from BW to SC2 (Mech just feels right vs Protoss). Did you ever consider adding some reps for additional analysis?



I release reps on a regular basis, this thread I just want to be for the videos
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TurboDreams
Profile Joined April 2009
United States427 Posts
March 25 2013 23:27 GMT
#5
Something I noted in your TvP game vs that barcode player was the need for a turret ring to spot for drops, wouldn't it be a little easier to use a sensor tower instead? It looked like you were doing a timing push at the 3rd expansion, i felt your push could of been a little stronger by sacrificing a few Hellbats for a few widow mines be it in your actual push, or to defend alternate routes in case of counter attacks. Overall these are really good games, im learning quite a bit.
Music is the medicine of the mind || Kill a Zergling and a hundred more will take its place.
t e a C h e r
Profile Joined January 2013
Canada151 Posts
March 26 2013 00:07 GMT
#6
Very clean style, builds and execution.

Nice Yosho keep it up.
@bullscent , twitch: teacherwish
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
March 26 2013 00:40 GMT
#7
On March 26 2013 08:27 Musiq wrote:
Something I noted in your TvP game vs that barcode player was the need for a turret ring to spot for drops, wouldn't it be a little easier to use a sensor tower instead? It looked like you were doing a timing push at the 3rd expansion, i felt your push could of been a little stronger by sacrificing a few Hellbats for a few widow mines be it in your actual push, or to defend alternate routes in case of counter attacks. Overall these are really good games, im learning quite a bit.


it's not just spotting for drops that is the problem, it's flat out preventing them and mech is already really immobile. It's hard to pull back enough to stop a drop and keep your defense or push going.
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yokohama
Profile Joined February 2005
United States1116 Posts
March 26 2013 01:05 GMT
#8
Thank a lot for all the effort you put into your content you make. I have been constantly watching your replay pack, and these videos are very well made with great analysis. As a former Protoss player in WoL, trying to learn a new race in HotS has been a bit challenging to get up to a decent level. I wanted to switch to Terran because I really enjoy how mech is much improved, and your style is extremely helpful in the learning process. Thank you very much.
Blacklizard
Profile Joined May 2007
United States1194 Posts
March 26 2013 03:01 GMT
#9
Keep up the good work!
intense555
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
United States474 Posts
March 26 2013 03:30 GMT
#10
The most gosu mech terran on Earth right here. Even more gosu at meching than avilo in the flesh.
Aspiring Starcraft 2 pro for @mYinsanityEU, follow me on twitter @mYintenseSC
StarStruck
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
25339 Posts
March 26 2013 03:50 GMT
#11
That {SG}Yosh's new account. o_O
Genesis_443
Profile Joined December 2012
Scotland52 Posts
March 26 2013 08:58 GMT
#12
This is awesome, probably already watched them all on you tube anyway, but now have this thread for when I need to look at a specific match-up.

Thanks
Wildmoon
Profile Joined December 2011
Thailand4189 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-26 09:45:49
March 26 2013 09:42 GMT
#13
Your games vs Zs are just brutal. I almost feel sorry for them. They just got melted by tanks,mines,missiles. It's very satisfying to watch. I want more zerg tear lol.
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
March 26 2013 17:25 GMT
#14
On March 26 2013 18:42 Wildmoon wrote:
Your games vs Zs are just brutal. I almost feel sorry for them. They just got melted by tanks,mines,missiles. It's very satisfying to watch. I want more zerg tear lol.


For more zerg tears I recommend the most recent upload, there is some bm from the zerg there.
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Snoodles
Profile Joined March 2012
401 Posts
March 26 2013 18:36 GMT
#15
I haven't tried mech yet, but just your tips on scouting has already won me games. For example, the oracle timings, and knowing when to throw down extra bunkers. I can't wait to actually try out mech. My biggest problem is handling harass. Left alone I can usually max out at 15 minutes, but any type of drops or oracles and all my macro flies out the window.
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-28 14:12:34
March 28 2013 02:50 GMT
#16
On March 27 2013 03:36 Snoodles wrote:
I haven't tried mech yet, but just your tips on scouting has already won me games. For example, the oracle timings, and knowing when to throw down extra bunkers. I can't wait to actually try out mech. My biggest problem is handling harass. Left alone I can usually max out at 15 minutes, but any type of drops or oracles and all my macro flies out the window.



Yeah I dislike oracle openings a lot, it's something i had to get used to and get the timings down.

I uploaded more videos.
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EchO_Starcraft
Profile Joined January 2013
United Kingdom2 Posts
March 29 2013 23:26 GMT
#17
Sweet Mario, thanks for the new videos!
EchO fighting!
Everlong
Profile Joined April 2010
Czech Republic1973 Posts
March 29 2013 23:44 GMT
#18
Ok, this trailer starting off with catz going into mass obliteration with pure metal is just absolutely insanely satifsying lol.. :D That BW nostalgy, right there.. :D
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
March 30 2013 00:30 GMT
#19
On March 30 2013 08:44 Everlong wrote:
Ok, this trailer starting off with catz going into mass obliteration with pure metal is just absolutely insanely satifsying lol.. :D That BW nostalgy, right there.. :D


I love it too, hardwyregaming did a great job editing it.
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Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12052 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-30 00:52:16
March 30 2013 00:52 GMT
#20
You already know I've watched your stuff before Mario, but can I ask, why does CatZ hate you? :p
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