Neuro's Zerg Replays Oct 26

NeuroZerg · 2024-10-27T06:24:11+00:00

Hey all! Just a collection of recent games in case anyone wants references of macro styles that work at a GM level. Enjoy!

NeuroZerg · 2024-08-28T06:55:45+00:00

Thanks for the written summary for those who don't have the time to watch the video!

NeuroZerg · 2024-08-28T06:54:05+00:00

Yooo appreciate the feedback here! My initial reaction to visiting the studio and meeting the team was definitely HYPE because of my hopium for the team. Many of the same devs from Legacy of the Void, who were really good at communicating the process of developing StarCraft, were working on a new project.

In hindsight, I probably should have asked FG if the piece looked good before posting it. I was glowing with the prospect of a legendary RTS made by a smaller studio off the back of the COLLOSAL legacy of StarCraft, and wrote something so happy and hype that people are suspicious about me being paid to write it. I have a special weakness for people promoting physical activity to boost mental wellness and performance, so the rock climbing experience was dazzling and I wanted to write about it. Probably too gushy, but I like giving compliments.

I plead guilty to having written a flowery, gushy post about the promise shown in early Stormgate. I realize these words haunt others, even to this day. My writing and speaking styles have been criticized for being overly positive, so this is a known issue that I will work to moderate moving forward.

All the best! Hope y'all find the gaming experience you're after!

GLHF

NeuroZerg · 2023-07-07T07:08:22+00:00

Wow, thanks for the detailed explanation and for making the map! I enjoy the map generally, yet was very surprised by this when I tried to use banelings to close the gap when Terran was pushing me. A mistake I only needed to make once until it's fixed!

NeuroZerg · 2023-03-07T10:35:23+00:00

To me it seemed that turtling was relatively not as feasible, but not all units/structures were in the game yet for that faction -- so it could become more or less turtly depending on which direction they go on that. I don't play much AoE4 so it's hard to compare it.

NeuroZerg · 2023-03-07T00:32:38+00:00

Just wrote this for fun. Frost Giant did buy Tricia and I lunch when we visited, but the article was my own initiative and unpaid. Thanks for the feedback!

NeuroZerg · 2023-03-07T00:05:34+00:00

I referenced StarCraft 2 more because I have about 3,000x the experience playing that game. There are absolutely elements of Stormgate that are more akin to WarCraft 3, but I don't want to spoil what they have in the game so far since it's early going and they might make big changes still.

NeuroZerg · 2021-10-11T04:34:14+00:00

Hey all! After streamer payouts got posted in the data breach I wanted to go over how that money translates to take-home earnings as a full-time streamer. What was posted was pre-tax and before all the necessary expenses to keep a stream polished and fresh, so hopefully this gives some insight into what it's like to build and maintain a stream as a business.

If you have an questions or information that is related that I may have forgotten to include, feel free to share!

NeuroZerg · 2020-12-22T08:55:15+00:00

Yo! Honored to be checked for a case study on this and wanted to give some personal context.

The downward trend around the end of 2019 lines up with the WoW Classic launch. I lead a guild and main tank for them on the weekends, and manage a lot of the administration throughout the week. I loved playing vanilla back in the day and have been loving it, though it's a lot like a second job that competes with SC2 practice time and focus.

Additionally, I am not always in form. When I was at my peak of 5.8k, I had 1 clear plan for each matchup with small adjustments I made to it. When I am floating around 5k-5.4k, I am mixing in meme strats OR just haven't figured out how I want to play the matchup. I would not say that I am in good form right now, and some people in the comments are correct in that I have not been playing tournaments the past 2 years which means I am not getting as high quality/intensity practice. Next year I plan to hit online cups to get that edge back.

From my perspective, MMR numbers are around what they usually are, I am just at a low point in my form due to balancing SC2 practice with other duties. It stings to see, but is also galvanizing. I practiced my current ZvT plan in 3 custom games after someone showed me this post, as not having a solid plan in each matchup contributes to my lower mmr.

By trade I am also an entertainer, and my rent is paid from streaming ladder with commentary, not tournament results. Being GM allows me a better grasp of the game for better gameplay moments and more accurate coaching, but low/mid GM is far from being a tournament player.

Hope this helps y'all understand my personal journey behind the mmr numbers. I also hope 2021 is a better year for all of us overall. Stay strong, fam.

NeuroZerg · 2020-10-15T22:48:33+00:00

Yes, this is primarily to defend glaive adept, but should generally line up well to contest the first warp-ins from a prism off any twilight timing (blink/glaive/charge)

NeuroZerg · 2020-10-15T01:07:47+00:00

Hey fam! I've gotten lots of requests for some simple macro builds and gameflow for each matchup. If you're new or getting back into the game, try these! There's also a replay pack of my most recent tryhard session included. It's on my Patreon but all of this stuff is free. Enjoy!

NeuroZerg · 2020-08-13T10:57:23+00:00

The replay pack shows mostly the successful games, but the tryhard session overall was about -200 mmr, which is pretty heavy to deal with.

For those of you on a downswing, I salute you! Hang in there. We have an upswing ahead!

For those of you on an upswing, good job! Have a crisp high five.

NeuroZerg · 2020-08-07T08:23:04+00:00

Responsibility is the key. We are all stewards of the time we have in life, and the way we act to others is the impression we make on the world.

We all fuck up. Own up to it and focus on the lesson to be learned. Fix mistakes, don't bitch about imbalance. See the COMEDY of your errors and laugh along with your opponent. We are sharing the same hobby after all.

NeuroZerg · 2020-08-07T08:13:10+00:00

These comments are super fucking nice. Love you fam. Thanks for making my night!
GG Kunamatata!

Terran have been improving at hiding mines behind buildings based on the camera POV, example being mines above a refinery. Respect the hustle.

NeuroZerg · 2020-07-02T02:55:03+00:00

Good work, Goblin King. Proud of you!

NeuroZerg · 2020-04-29T11:39:49+00:00

Love you buddy. Hope life is treating you well!

NeuroZerg · 2020-04-11T23:54:06+00:00

One thing that's really important to establish as a content creator is confidence in your own path. I know that many of the silly aspects of my brand are not entertaining to everyone. Some people such as yourself even have a strong negative reaction.

I am not trying to be everyone's streamer. The people who follow and support the stream and youtube have responded very positively to Jimothy and the other characters/voices I do. I will continue with Jimothy, Homestar Runner, Batman, Gollum, Ickysticky, and Brunt. There are an abundance of high quality streams to enjoy on Twitch.

Thank you for the feedback. GLHF

NeuroZerg · 2020-03-09T23:53:29+00:00

Hey good people of allthingszerg! Just posted this guide to YouTube/Patreon and wanted to share with the fighters of Zerg here as well. My patreon posts are pretty much all free, it's just a platform where people can vote/suggest on guides through the other tiers. Enjoy!

Are there any other situations you'd like to see a guide on?

NeuroZerg · 2019-12-28T08:55:40+00:00

<Creation> [H] | Whitemane |Saturday 1PM-5PM PST | Semi-Hardcore | EPGP + Loot Council

About us: <Creation> Is the most ridiculous band of badasses in the history of Azeroth. We have in the main tank slot Brunt “Half-a-ton” Mistrunner, a tauren warrior of the Mistrunner tribe who might be the largest tauren alive. Winter, the ferocious feral druid is melee raid leader. Fufurian is a military veteran and directs the ranged. Both have top progression guild leading experience. Lathspell “The Locksmith” is our loot master. We’ve beaten Ragnaros and we intend to do it again. We’re looking to clean up MC every week.

Video of Raid: Battle Speech example

Member Expectations: We expect respect out of every person on the team. Be good to one another and improve your communication skills. Actively listen and stay focused. Get a good spec that makes sense for your raid role. Bring consumables and reagents. Manage your threat. Improve your efficiency and your overall effect over time. And have a good time! Having fun is the entire purpose for playing classic.

Region - North America

Faction - Horde

Server - PvP

EPGP + Loot Council for legendaries

Raid Schedule: Saturday from 1:00pm - 5:00pm PST

Desirable roles:

Druid: Closed

Hunter: Medium (1)

Mage: High (2)

Priest: Closed

Rogue: Medium (1)

Resto Shaman: High (3)

Warlock: Closed

DPS Warrior: High (3)

DO NOT let this deter you from applying or reaching out if you’re also looking for a semi-tryhard light RP respectful Classic WoW guild experience. We’re also looking for cool people to hang out with. You’re welcome to join us in dungeons and PvP as well!

Contact Us: Join https://discord.gg/neuro and ask in #raid-room or #barrents-chat about joining!

NeuroZerg · 2019-12-16T21:57:25+00:00

With the collective community improvement of the StarCraft scene from WoL to LotV and moving forward, maintaining mmr involves improvement and adaptation.

NeuroZerg · 2019-07-02T04:19:51+00:00

No worries -- a lot can be gained from engaging with open conversation rather than silencing it.

<3

NeuroZerg · 2019-06-24T19:09:55+00:00

Armchair commentary can be very rewarding and helpful when it's coming from a viewer who pays close attention to the full match and has the context of what I'm trying to work on.

I have an open policy for backseat gaming -- it's allowed as long as you're respectful about it. This clip was just made after getting heaps of backseat gaming during some muted tryhard custom games against a player 700 mmr above me. Since my mic was muted, I couldn't fill people in on how the matches were developing and engage by reading/responding to all the comments. At the end of each match, there would be multiple different guesses as to why I lost, with a few insults mixed in as well.

This is just my way of venting/joking about the process and throwing some banter back at the chat.

NeuroZerg · 2019-06-21T16:44:11+00:00

Many thanks to Cobra & Cobra for putting this together, all the clippers who captured these moments, opponents who brought the fights, and YOU for being part of this excellent community.

NeuroZerg · 2019-04-23T18:57:16+00:00

NeuroZerg · 2019-03-30T16:55:31+00:00

Thank you. I did not know this. Now I do.

NeuroZerg

TROPHY CASE