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On June 15 2010 22:23 Artosis wrote:Show nested quote +On June 15 2010 21:44 Madkipz wrote: Thanks for the replays, I wonder if you could share your thoughts about the standard set by blizzards maps, as in size, rush distance, how many patches of minerals there are at the main and expansions.
and if you have any spesifics as to what you would like to see in the future.
or is it to early to tell? im actually writing a huge article on map balance and how it relates to zerg, i'll release part 1 this week.
I can see it now... "Zerg is extremely hard to play, the maps dont make it any better, but actually I'm ok with it, because I know im a better human being than anyone who doesnt play zerg."
Cant wait for the idra interview
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when playing against protoss, what do you have a harder time against? templars or collosus
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I started using the roach/ultra build myself in ZvP after seeing a game or two on your stream. I definitely really like it. The only trouble I have is that really awkward timing when you are teching to hive/building ultra cave/making ultras. If they show up with colossi a little too early, I rarely can defend myself long enough to pop out the ultras.
Do you have any advice on how to time when a zerg player should tech hard for hive/ultras? My strategy was to rely on "feel," which doesn't always work. Thanks!
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What if the protoss responds to ultra/roach with 2 or more Robo => Immortals? They counter both pretty well. Any experiences with it?
@ Artosis: I noticed you sometimes do 9 Overlord and sometimes 10 Overlord + Extractor Trick. Can you explain why, and when you use what?
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On June 15 2010 22:39 ddk wrote: Mr Artosis, I am sorry to inform that I have not watched your replays but, did you see the daily Day9 did on roach+queens vs ling-baneling -> muta vs dimaga? I only mention it because i've seen you saying ZvZ is boring baneling ling shit, but this is clearly a credible alternative. Check it out yo.
yes, i am very aware of this build. i've been practicing vs it in customs. jury is still out on it. also, its only usable on some maps. baneling garbage can be done everywhere.
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On June 16 2010 00:19 StayFrosty wrote: Thanks for taking the time to answer everyone's comments Artosis!
I have more question.
Do you find it difficult to mass games in SC2 as opposed to SC1? I.e. after playing 2-3 games of SC2 I feel spent and kind of frustrated as opposed to SC1 where I could play all day. Also, when I win it doesn't feel like an accomplishment as it did in SC1. Do you share similar views?
no, i love to play all day long. SC2 is becoming more and more like SC1 at the top level.
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On June 16 2010 00:52 Knutzi wrote: when playing against protoss, what do you have a harder time against? templars or collosus
colossus, by farrrrrrrrrrrr.
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On June 16 2010 01:23 shiftY803 wrote: I started using the roach/ultra build myself in ZvP after seeing a game or two on your stream. I definitely really like it. The only trouble I have is that really awkward timing when you are teching to hive/building ultra cave/making ultras. If they show up with colossi a little too early, I rarely can defend myself long enough to pop out the ultras.
Do you have any advice on how to time when a zerg player should tech hard for hive/ultras? My strategy was to rely on "feel," which doesn't always work. Thanks!
im still using feel, i need more games to get it exact.
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On June 16 2010 08:19 TzTz wrote: What if the protoss responds to ultra/roach with 2 or more Robo => Immortals? They counter both pretty well. Any experiences with it?
you skip the ultras and go for hydra/ling support with your roaches.
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Are Ultras worth getting now that they have the bonus to armor? I haven't seen any Husky or HD Zerg matches use Ultras yet. Thanks for uploading the replay pack.
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On June 16 2010 08:42 -ReMeDy- wrote: Are Ultras worth getting now that they have the bonus to armor? I haven't seen any Husky or HD Zerg matches use Ultras yet. Thanks for uploading the replay pack. They always had the bonus armor upgrade. They just get autospeed now. And it seems like they are worth getting. At least every ZvP i watched from the pack included going for them.
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Hi Artosis,
Thanks for always being a presence in the community!
When do you expect the IdrA interview to be up?
Thanks!
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On June 16 2010 08:42 -ReMeDy- wrote: Are Ultras worth getting now that they have the bonus to armor? I haven't seen any Husky or HD Zerg matches use Ultras yet. Thanks for uploading the replay pack.
Ultras might be good vs Protoss in certain situations. Certainly not vs Zerg, and never vs a Terran who has Marauders (maybe never vs a Terran, but I'm not sure yet on that one.)
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On June 16 2010 08:50 TzTz wrote:Show nested quote +On June 16 2010 08:42 -ReMeDy- wrote: Are Ultras worth getting now that they have the bonus to armor? I haven't seen any Husky or HD Zerg matches use Ultras yet. Thanks for uploading the replay pack. They always had the bonus armor upgrade. They just get autospeed now. And it seems like they are worth getting. At least every ZvP i watched from the pack included going for them.
I'm still not completely sure that was the best move I could have made, though. I like them, they are fun, and I'm experimenting with them. I still need a lot more games to see how good they actually are.
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On June 16 2010 09:06 Tump wrote: Hi Artosis,
Thanks for always being a presence in the community!
When do you expect the IdrA interview to be up?
Thanks!
couple hours.
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Greetings Artosis!
I wonder what your opinion on Queens is. Do you get one for every hatch or do you have a fixed number? It may depend on what the enemy throws at you (countering early banshee/voidray/muta) but I'm asking myself if the 4th 150mins and 2 supply are a good investment midgame...
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Thank you so much for answering my previous questions :D
I have few more if you don't mind. 1. Will you be doing any instructional commentaries, like you used to do in sc1, hopefully something before the phase2 <3 .
2. You have extensive knowledge of how sc1 pro-gamers train. So with your experience and knowledge what are the some of the things you think the Koreans are doing right, and some of the things they are doing wrong. For example after seeing Idra perform so well in the OSL qualifier, and Gregs comment about excessive training schedule and its negative effects,
3. I was wondering what is then perhaps the best way to train and improve to get good results.How do you personally train/improve? What are things you like to do. Forexample I know some people like divide their time between different things. They will ladder for an hour, play few custom games, watch their own replays, watch replays of pro-gamers, watch some stream. (Rinse and repeat these day-in and day-out)
4. Do you watch your own replays? If so: A. Do you do it directly after the game (so you can take notes), Or is their certain part of the day, Or you just watch them randomly?
B. Do you analyze both winning and defeated games? Or just the ones where you lost?
5. What are your thoughts on the current ladder map pool? and Which of them do you think are Zerg favored, neutral, and truly not winnable as zerg.
6. Have you played on SC1 conversion maps on SC2 yet? Do you think SC1 style of maps will work well on SC2, (ie, Destination, fighting spirit, extra)?
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I've only had time to watch the first 6 or 7 games so far, but I'm very impressed with how you used Ultras to combat the Colossus. I wasn't paying attention the first time I saw it on Blisstering Sands, and thought "man, those stalkers and colossi are gonna rape those lings, roaches, and......ultras?! wtf!"
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I noticed ALOT of the times you only have ~16 drones on minerals. Do you feel this is most efficient?
Explain as much as possible please!!
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Thanks for the replays artosis. I watched all the vods interviews you did, and they are really great !
But is it possible to do the interviews in quieter environments. Because most of the times you are in some café or restaurant with background music, people entering and exiting, talking, so heavy background noise that can really be annoying and take away some of the enjoyment of listening to your interviews !
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