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  zatic   Germany. January 26 2011 17:45. Posts 11709Profile Blog # 
Got a simple question?

  • Why do some pros not mine the middle minerals at the beginning of the game?

  • Why do I see Zerg players not scouting the close positions first?

  • How many workers should I transfer to my new natural?

Ask in this thread when you have a simple question that can be answered by a simple answer. Please always check if you can find an answer in Liquipedia or by using the Search function first. Most simple questions have already been answered elsewhere.

What not to ask in this thread

  • When is a good time to expand? (Situational / game dependent)

  • How much damage does a Thor do against light-bio? (Liquipedia)

  • How can I micro better? (Too generic)

  • What kind of 1-1-1 opening do you guys and gals play? (Survey / spam question)



Anyone doing anything in this thread but asking or answering simple questions will get their asses kicked.
Last edit: 2011-01-26 19:54:10
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 Kavas   Australia. January 26 2011 17:57. Posts 1135
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Some of your simple look pretty advanced to me. Then again I just started SC2 few weeks ago with 0 RTS experience.

My question(s):
What standard generic opening works for:
P:
T:
Z:
against all match-ups?

Link to BO would be appreciated, since I've seen some people recommending 7RR for Zerg and I've tried searching it with no luck. It's not on Liquidpedia AFAIK.
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  zatic   Germany. January 26 2011 18:04. Posts 11709Profile Blog # 
Remember, this is for simple questions simple answers. Asking for an opening for all races for all matchups maybe a simple questions, but can certainly not be replied to with a simple answer.

Anyway, as always Liquipedia has you covered.
(Wiki)Terran Strategy#General Builds
(Wiki)Zerg Strategy#General Builds
(Wiki)Protoss Strategy#General Builds
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 TheRealzz   January 26 2011 18:27. Posts 150
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How long is Neural parasite last?

how much damage does a collosi deal to zealot / stalker assuming no upgrades except thermal lance for Collosi ?

Are you able to tell me the total time it would take for me to invest the 2x upgrades for Neural parasite ?

Thank you
One-base play is aggression ?
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  zatic   Germany. January 26 2011 18:35. Posts 11709Profile Blog # 
(Wiki)Neural parasite
(Wiki)Colossus

Why do I even make this thread .....
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 Ulfsark   United States. January 26 2011 18:50. Posts 951
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I got your back zatic

As Zerg, where should I send my first overlord?
Ulfsark.731 NA Server
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 Grumbels   Netherlands. January 26 2011 18:50. Posts 3412
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As zerg in a situation where you have ~22 drones mining and your expo finishes, is it better to change your main hatchery's rally to the expansion, or is it better to transfer half your workers and keep the rally point the same?

Thought of another one: In WC3 you had a lot of blocking and surrounding micro, in SC2 I tried to do some of this, but I never succeed. Am I doing it wrong or does it have to do with the engine?
Last edit: 2011-01-26 18:53:55
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 Ulfsark   United States. January 26 2011 18:55. Posts 951
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On January 26 2011 18:50 Grumbels wrote:
Thought of another one: In WC3 you had a lot of blocking and surrounding micro, in SC2 I tried to do some of this, but I never succeed. Am I doing it wrong or does it have to do with the engine?


It seems difficult in SC2, It is definitely possible but i have seen some units get out of some crazy surrounds, not ling surrounds of course.
Ulfsark.731 NA Server
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  ToastieNL   Netherlands. January 26 2011 18:57. Posts 845Profile Blog # 
If I send in a bunch of units on Attack Command next to another bunch of units on Move Command, will there be any difference in targeting?
Zerg lategame is imbalanced as shit. Also: "Protoss is really strong recently. Perhaps, it's time for there to be some changes for Terran." -MMA. Even MMA asks for buffs. Srsly Blizzard. Srsly.
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 Excellent   United States. January 26 2011 18:57. Posts 109
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Is there a more reliable way than raven/banshee 1base allin to punish a 1gate FE?
LoL - TeSPAExcellent | SC2 - MGExcellent
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  zatic   Germany. January 26 2011 18:59. Posts 11709Profile Blog # 

On January 26 2011 18:57 Excellent wrote:
Is there a more reliable way than raven/banshee 1base allin to punish a 1gate FE?

Yes.
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 Ulfsark   United States. January 26 2011 19:01. Posts 951
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On January 26 2011 18:57 Excellent wrote:
Is there a more reliable way than raven/banshee 1base allin to punish a 1gate FE?


keep in mind you can always expand yourself as well, assuming you scout it early enough not to be behind.
Ulfsark.731 NA Server
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 Yonkid   Israel. January 26 2011 19:12. Posts 10
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I have a few questions:

1. I saw some people doing a gather trick on replays on youtube. I heard that it increases your mineral gain by 8% or something - is it still doable, or is it already removed?

2. Are overseers faster than overlords, despite the upgrade? I mean, is a speed upgraded overseer faster than an overlord with speed and the same without speed?

3. Is sending in 1 speedling into the enemy base a reliable scout? Sometimes I need a very quick scout of his wall, so I sacrifice a speedling to get some tech knowledge. Is it worth the exchange? Or should I send in an overseer instead?

4. As Zerg, if I want to get metabolic boost as soon as the pool goes out, when do I need to put up an extractor? Like, how many seconds before/after putting up a pool?

5. For a baneling bust, what ratio of ling/bane should I have?
Hell, it's about time
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 Dhurn   United States. January 26 2011 19:18. Posts 53
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What is the optimal amount of drones to pull off mining when you need to destroy a pylon from a toss who's cannon rushing if your zerglings won't finish before the cannon?
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  Endorsed   Netherlands. January 26 2011 19:22. Posts 1221Profile # 

On January 26 2011 18:59 zatic wrote:

Show nested quote +


Yes.


What would that way be? Other then expanding yourself, because 1 rax FE is a bit behind 1 gate core FE and I don't like macro games against protoss.

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  zatic   Germany. January 26 2011 19:23. Posts 11709Profile Blog # 

On January 26 2011 19:22 Endorsed wrote:

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What would that way be? Other then expanding yourself, because 1 rax FE is a bit behind 1 gate core FE and I don't like macro games against protoss.



That's not a simple question that asked for a simple answer and has no place here.
Last edit: 2011-01-26 19:23:44
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 Ulfsark   United States. January 26 2011 19:24. Posts 951
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Questions and Answers in regards to Yonkid's post in spoiler.


+ Show Spoiler +
Last edit: 2011-01-26 19:25:28
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 roflcopter420   Sweden. January 26 2011 19:25. Posts 168
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Q: Is there a way to change grid keys so you can also select larva with caps lock? I always want to spam select larva, but with grid keys i produce drones by accident then ;_;
Its much the same as milking a cow
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 Yonkid   Israel. January 26 2011 19:34. Posts 10
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On January 26 2011 19:18 Dhurn wrote:
What is the optimal amount of drones to pull off mining when you need to destroy a pylon from a toss who's cannon rushing if your zerglings won't finish before the cannon?


First things first, if you kill the probe, you have officially fended it off. I would pull 4-5 to catch a surround on the probe, but if you can't reach him, ~5-6 drones on that pylon, you want it destroyed as fast as you can. Don't forget that he didn't invest in economy so pulling those drones will not damage your economy as much as he hurt his own.

Another alternative is, because you're Zerg, he can't build on creep, so you can let him get cannons and waste economy, which will not outrange your units anyway, and when you get a fair army you can move out and kill him.

Although it's WAY better to get rid of that pylon as fast as you can.
Hell, it's about time
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 SpiciestZerg   United States. January 26 2011 19:37. Posts 154
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On January 26 2011 17:45 zatic wrote:
Got a simple question?<ul>
<li>Why do some pros not mine the middle minerals at the beginning of the game?</li>
<li>Why do I see players not scouting the close positions first?</li>
<li>How many workers should I transfer to my new natural?</li>

I'd like to know the answer to these three.
Last edit: 2011-01-26 19:38:06
The answer to all life's questions is more zerglings.
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