StarCraft 2 Strategy Discussion Start discussing balance issues, hypothesize strategies, etc from the gameplay footage and other info sources currently out! Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:44:35 +0000 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:44:35 +0000 StarCraft Forum https://www.starcraftforum.com/forums/starcraft-2-strategy-discussion.14/ Advice on strats? Sat, 14 Jun 2014 14:56:27 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/advice-on-strats.142303/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/advice-on-strats.142303/ invalid@example.com (Tehazard) Tehazard
http://drop.sc/search?player=#113125

(umm.. dont look at any of the chat :/ it gets a bit nasty :mad: )

i live in australia so i'll likely be online for the next 12 hours - lol
if anyone wants to add me for a training partner i play protoss silver level NA server
add 'TeHazard.673' and give me a message in-game.

thanks in...

Advice on strats?]]> 6 Crash Course Mon, 21 Apr 2014 23:08:43 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/crash-course.164116/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/crash-course.164116/ invalid@example.com (Shaft) Shaft





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Crash Course is an educational Starcraft 2 YouTube series that takes a magnifying glass to the Starcraft 2 meta-game, micro, and other niche segments. Our content can at times be highly controversial, but always comes from leading experts in the field. Some of the show's regulars include Ninth Legion's IXLRunAmoK, Starcraft 2 Strategy.com's WhiteWing, and the Clan EAT Casting Crew's very...

Crash Course]]> Lucoda's Coaching Corner Thu, 17 Apr 2014 21:45:11 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/lucodas-coaching-corner.164115/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/lucodas-coaching-corner.164115/ invalid@example.com (Shaft) Shaft



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Lucoda's Coaching Corner is a place where all Zergs could learn more about playing Starcraft. Lucoda records coaching sessions with students where he will explain in great detail the builds he uses on ladder as well as builds he feels would be suited to the specific student. Any player from Bronze to Masters could learn something by watching Lucoda explain his mindset!...

Lucoda's Coaching Corner]]> Playing better - 1v2AI (very hard levels) Mon, 31 Mar 2014 21:31:26 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/playing-better-1v2ai-very-hard-levels.164104/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/playing-better-1v2ai-very-hard-levels.164104/ invalid@example.com (JMASTERJ) JMASTERJ
Playing better - 1v2AI (very hard levels)]]> 2 quad queen build Mon, 12 Aug 2013 16:58:34 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/quad-queen-build.164066/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/quad-queen-build.164066/ invalid@example.com (drunkelf) drunkelf
But I have always been taught to have 1 more base than my protoss opponent so how does a quad queen build that focuses on a strong 2 base economy stack up agains a ffe.I think zerg players get a third at like 22 supply when playing against FFE but...

quad queen build]]> Amazing 10 minute triple nuke Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:29:44 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/amazing-10-minute-triple-nuke.163956/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/amazing-10-minute-triple-nuke.163956/ invalid@example.com (PRUSSIA) PRUSSIA

The combination of moebius reactor, EMP on the CCs, and the unavoidable triple nuke was just breathtaking. I will point out that all the yellow player had to do was to lift his CC and he should have been fine.
Still, amazing strategy, would be hilarious for cheesing silver and bronze players :p

Amazing 10 minute triple nuke]]> Macro Practice: Mineral Drill for Gold and below Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:39:55 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/macro-practice-mineral-drill-for-gold-and-below.163901/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/macro-practice-mineral-drill-for-gold-and-below.163901/ invalid@example.com (PRUSSIA) PRUSSIA
If you are gold or lower, odds are this will help you. If you're higher than that, don't bother.

As Terran, go with the standard opening:
10 supply build depot
12 build rax, pump marines
14 build depot
16 orbital command

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Macro Practice: Mineral Drill for Gold and below]]> Counter against mass HTs? Mon, 13 Aug 2012 16:28:28 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/counter-against-mass-hts.163899/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/counter-against-mass-hts.163899/ invalid@example.com (PRUSSIA) PRUSSIA 2 Optimal worker count per base? Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:23:19 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/optimal-worker-count-per-base.163889/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/optimal-worker-count-per-base.163889/ invalid@example.com (PRUSSIA) PRUSSIA
So I've been doing some searching on the optimal amount of SCVs (probes, drones) and the opinions seem to wildly differ, from just 2 SCVs per mineral (16 per base, 22 including gas) to 4 per mineral (32 per base, 38 including gas). I've been using 2.5 as I'd always done in SC1...but it troubles me that more than a year after the game's been out there's still disagreement over...

Optimal worker count per base?]]> 2 SC2 Audio Builds - Android App Fri, 03 Aug 2012 23:43:23 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/sc2-audio-builds-android-app.163888/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/sc2-audio-builds-android-app.163888/ invalid@example.com (greglee87) greglee87 https://play.google.com/store/apps/...jMmF1ZGlvYnVpbGRzLlNDMkF1ZGlvQnVpbGRzRnJlZSJd

NOTE: if the app crashes for you, submit a report on the app...

SC2 Audio Builds - Android App]]> Share your strategies! Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:46:13 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/share-your-strategies.163651/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/share-your-strategies.163651/ invalid@example.com (Ewan) Ewan 1 Terran Teaching: Providing Free Help to All Terrans! Fri, 03 Aug 2012 22:42:45 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/terran-teaching-providing-free-help-to-all-terrans.163693/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/terran-teaching-providing-free-help-to-all-terrans.163693/ invalid@example.com (remaerc) remaerc
My name is Sam Creamer and I have struggled to find anybody dedicated to helping terrans so that is what I shall do. I am a grandmaster player on SEA server and high master on NA server. I live in Canada.

I have some strat videos up on my YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/TerranTeaching

If you have any questions or would like free coaching, I am more than willing to provide free services if I can be of any help. I am consistently up to date on the...

Terran Teaching: Providing Free Help to All Terrans!]]> 1 Need help PvZ Tue, 31 Jul 2012 01:10:06 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/need-help-pvz.163813/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/need-help-pvz.163813/ invalid@example.com (aboudwali) aboudwali im really struggling with pvz games.... on vs AI i can beat very hard but when playing multiplayer i get beaten every single time i play vs zerg :S :S
here's a recent replay of me playing against a zerg

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i'd appreciate it if u watch the replay and give me tips and critics based on the replay]]> 1 how to fend off early rushes as a protoss Tue, 31 Jul 2012 00:49:10 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/how-to-fend-off-early-rushes-as-a-protoss.163816/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/how-to-fend-off-early-rushes-as-a-protoss.163816/ invalid@example.com (Undertaker) Undertaker ]]> 6 Is the strategy guide worth it? Mon, 09 Apr 2012 21:10:17 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/is-the-strategy-guide-worth-it.163634/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/is-the-strategy-guide-worth-it.163634/ invalid@example.com (Ewan) Ewan 1 new PvP build Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:08:10 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/new-pvp-build.156274/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/new-pvp-build.156274/ invalid@example.com (cHowziLLa) cHowziLLa
I have started my season 4 1v1 matches pretty strong 9-3 so far. I had about 3 PvP matches all won with this very strong build.

I noticed that all Protoss players favor stalkers, and stay away from stargate openings due to stalkers. I discovered a new opening that's very dangerous and versatile.

my build is: 2 gate 2 robo for zealots and immortals + observer, with the increase range on the immortals, makes them very effective against sentries/stalkers, zealots to take care...

new PvP build]]> 5 Protoss - Stalkers and Colossi Sun, 11 Mar 2012 01:54:14 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/protoss-stalkers-and-colossi.163597/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/protoss-stalkers-and-colossi.163597/ invalid@example.com (Gandromidar) Gandromidar
What I've been doing with a friend is that essentially she goes random, and I always pick Protoss. No matter what I always go Stalker+Colossus.

Her Protoss = Z and DT's
Her Terran = The usual MMM+ Tanks.
Her Zerg = Lings into Roaches, then if it gets lategame, mass muta with a few BL's.

But most of the games we seem to lose. I mean, I go for my Colossi as fast as possible, but still getting whatever Stalkers I can afford until then (usually 3gate). I end up...

Protoss - Stalkers and Colossi]]> 2 WhiteRa's Special tactics Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:02:43 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/whiteras-special-tactics.163598/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/whiteras-special-tactics.163598/ invalid@example.com (olmaster) olmaster http://nl.twitch.tv/whitera/

WhiteRa's Special tactics]]> Custom games that improve overall skill Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:09:21 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/custom-games-that-improve-overall-skill.163118/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/custom-games-that-improve-overall-skill.163118/ invalid@example.com (Marcrates) Marcrates
What are the best custom games for improving one's overall skill?

I've been playing Marine Arena, and I can honestly say that it has helped me feel more comfortable microing a large army; so I wonder if anyone else knows any custom games that help develop skills that ultimately translate into better performance during normal games?]]> 2 Zerg Ingame Checklist Mon, 20 Feb 2012 13:09:06 +0000 https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/zerg-ingame-checklist.163555/ https://www.starcraftforum.com/threads/zerg-ingame-checklist.163555/ invalid@example.com (Takaim) Takaim
Anyway... Trying to get my friend into SC2 a little more than he already is. I've yet to actually see him play though. But the whole question around this thread is simply as the title states. I'm a random player, but specialize in protoss and terran. Zerg has always been my weakness in SC2 so I decided to branch out a bit to make him a stronger zerg player. I can play well enough but he's really into the mechanics of games, breaking things down so that he can go above and...

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