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Introduction

Hello Everyone!

This thread will be a compilation of every audio recording I've done to date. They all will be uploaded in mp3 format for easy DL and use! Moreover, everything will be organized according to topic for easy searching! Excluding the first 2, all audios will have ID3 tags for iPod + media player use.

Additionally, this thread will be the official "request thread" for topics you'd like me to discuss. Topics could be on: general structure of play, matchup specific play, issues w/ particular builds, micro/macro tips, analysis of certain promatches etc. Feel free to be as vague or as specific as you'd like. For example:

-"what is the underlying difference between 3hatch and 2hatch vs terran? Why should I choose one over the other?"
-"I'm terran and I'm having huge trouble beating protoss on Medusa."
-"Why did Hoejja stick with lair for so long vs Bisu?"
-"How should I hotkey my units as terran to control late-game big MnM armies?"

Also, if there are any formatting issues or broken links, PM me!! I'll fix them as soon as possible. Feel free to post or PM any feedback. Such comments will help future audios. Thanks!

All Podcasts - Organized by Topic

Hallmarks of Expert Play Series (HOP) - Podcast series providing high level tips.
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HOP Introduction gives an introduction to the Hallmarks of Expert Play Series. Definitely listen to this first! Length: 1:03

HOP1 Winning with an Advantage provides key advice for playing with and maintaining an advantage. HOP1 is key for players who feel confused or lost when they're winning, or who feel like they throw games away regularly. Length: 12:39

HOP2 Redundancy and Purpose describes methods of smoothing out excessive elements in your gameplay and maximizing use of all units/buildings throughout a game. Length: 10:34.

HOP3 Having a Good Mindset gives tips for having a strong thought process in and out of game. Length: 17:34.

Mechanics Series (MECH) - Podcast series focusing on improving micro and macro by using proper mouse, keyboard, and management techniques
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MECH Introduction provides an introduction to the MECH series. Definitely listen to first! Length 3:44

MECH1 Basics describes good placement for keyboard and mouse hands, hotkey setups and exercises to improve mouse accuracy. Length: 27:55

General Game Theory - Podcasts addressing broad issues in logic, learning, improvement, and game theory.
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Building Triggers and the Imaginary Player discusses how to create and fine tune your own responses to deviations in the game. Though fairly advanced, this audio applies to anyone enjoys practicing and constructing precise builds and play. Length: 25:26

Why You Should Play Against Worse Players explains why it sometimes isn't best to be playing good players all the time. The audio describes how playing worse players helps your mind become more comfortable and creative, allowing you to take your game to the next level. Length 16:53

A New Look at Build Orders presents the appropriate way to think about build orders to allow for flexibility and understanding. Length: 34:18

Relative Timings explains how to plan timings that can account for variability and help optimize efficiency. Length: 14:29

Sidestepping: The Art of Abusing Weakness reveals how to take advantage of an opponents weaknesses rather than trying to punch holes in his strengths. Length: 22:39

Race Specific - Podcasts addressing race specific issues, including build orders and general play tips
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Zerg:
Stopping Mech focuses on the general theory of how a zerg can crush terran mech play. With the rising popularity in mech, underlying mech logic is key to forming builds and countering opponents. This audio also includes a framework for a ZvT build order. Length: 23:48

Variations on 5 Hatch Hydra in ZvP explains the basic underlying logic of 5 hatch hydra, as well as the underlying logic of 3 distinct variations. Length: 20:16

Terran:
TvZ Midgame on Heartbreak Ridge: Fantasy's Play examines how to develop a good plan starting with the midgame. Fantasy's play on Heartbreak Ridge is used as an extended example. Length: 19:38

Protoss:
Transitions and a Simple Goon Reaver Push uses a simple, effective goon reaver push as a case study for good transitions. Length: 13:13 IMPORTANT NOTE: I misspoke through this entire cast! I repeatedly say zealot after stargate. I meant zealot after cybercore. Not sure how i said "stargate" so many times when I was thinking about the core the whole time

All Podcasts - Organized by Order of Release

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ENJOY!!

(all audio recordings and podcasts are intellectual property of Sean Plott)

Kong John

Denmark1020 Posts

March 16 2009 11:46 GMT

YOU ARE AWESOOOOMEE

Scaramanga

Australia8093 Posts

March 16 2009 11:56 GMT

<3 day[9]
:D

Julmust

Sweden4867 Posts

March 16 2009 11:59 GMT

was just thinking this would be awesome to have :D (a list of all the mp3s). thanks!

Geo.Rion

7377 Posts

March 16 2009 12:09 GMT

-"what is the underlying difference between 3hatch and 2hatch vs terran? Why should I choose one over the other?"

-"Why did Hoejja stick with lair for so long vs Bisu?"

I would really like to hear what you have to tell about these topics.

Cheers!

motbob

United States12546 Posts

March 16 2009 12:13 GMT

I hope that this isn't like Mr Hoon, where he made a thread like this one documenting all of his translations and then never did another translation

Day[9]

United States7366 Posts

March 16 2009 12:17 GMT

On March 16 2009 21:13 motbob wrote:
I hope that this isn't like Mr Hoon, where he made a thread like this one documenting all of his translations and then never did another translation

haha no worries, i already have 5 more audio recorded!! there was just a bit of a delay due to some server upload issues.

neliel

Sweden63 Posts

March 16 2009 12:24 GMT

Somehow i got really excited when i saw this. Been waiting for a new audio-rant for some time now :D

Highways

Australia6119 Posts

March 16 2009 12:43 GMT

Awesome.

Cant Wait!

Day[9]

United States7366 Posts

March 16 2009 12:50 GMT

#10

HOP series are uploaded!

s.a.y

Croatia3840 Posts

March 16 2009 12:55 GMT

#11

a big thanks.
will listen

sashkata

Bulgaria3241 Posts

March 16 2009 12:55 GMT

#12

Thank you!

Vex

Ireland454 Posts

March 16 2009 13:45 GMT

#13

THANK YOU
<3<3<3

CursOr

United States6335 Posts

March 16 2009 13:51 GMT

#14

maybe its a little basic. but maybe you have something to say that will help a C-/D+ zerg plz... multi-tasking. multi bases. maybe its just practice i need, but when i get outside of 3 bases, and especially at 5... the wheels just start falling off. i dont defend them properly. i dont seem to get resource gathering up enough at them all. and most of all, if im managing my bases- my units arent doing enough. scouting, harassing etc.

thats my main problem with zerg atm. probably just a practice thing i know- but you asked.

always great work btw and thank you.

Splunge

Germany925 Posts

March 16 2009 14:05 GMT

#15

Thx you!! I will listen to them soon!

anderoo

Canada1876 Posts

March 16 2009 14:09 GMT

#16

i want to do things to you Day, that the bible is very specific about not doing

Neivler

Norway911 Posts

March 16 2009 14:52 GMT

#17

I have a big problem with zerg. I feel that my mid game play is ok. But when I play on just 3 gas especially in zvt, I have a lot of trubble. I cant make many lurkers, becuz the defiler and scourges takes the most of the gas. Then I is left with mostly zerglings. And they melt so fast, becuz my defiler controll is not that great

But 4 gas play have always been easy for me. Mass ultras and lings = win.

So my questions is: How to secure a 4 gas in ZvT, what base to expand to, and how to play as a 3 gas zerg vs terran?

If I play on Python (which I rarly do). I have secured a 3 base in a main, and have 3 base gas. What is the next exp I should aim for. A new main or the nat of the main I have already secured.

epicdoom

United States489 Posts

March 16 2009 14:58 GMT

#18

why don't you submit your podcast to the zune marketplace or the itunes store where people can download it directly and update automatically. Im looking through itunes and there's not one podcast dedicated to starcraft expect sc2gg's podcast which they stopped 6 months ago

Day[9]

United States7366 Posts

March 16 2009 15:15 GMT

#19

On March 16 2009 23:58 epicdoom wrote:
why don't you submit your podcast to the zune marketplace or the itunes store where people can download it directly and update automatically. Im looking through itunes and there's not one podcast dedicated to starcraft expect sc2gg's podcast which they stopped 6 months ago

Wow this is a great idea. I'll definitely begin this process!!! :D

thanks!