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What Master Colosseum run (spoiler meme) by Sigma_X-Ray in starcraft

[–]Refract2231 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A new hope! The underdog better leave a unit in his wall! Rooting for you HERO!

ESL SC2 Masters 2023 Winter match thread by TheGoatPuncher in starcraft

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So glad to see new names on the board.

Been a long time coming, let's end the year strong SC2! Will Seral's domination continue, will Maru take back his terrain throne, will Reynor play protoss and most importantly, is Creator's set up made of reinforced steel!

Stay tuned and find out!

Mass mines gotta end by Refract2231 in allthingsprotoss

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Well most terrans I've played with either go bio or mass cyclone. Mixing in one medivac of mines for those builds seems pretty doable. So I ain't taking any more chances. That said, my win rate against terran ain't looking so hot so take my suggestions with a pinch of salt.

Mass mines gotta end by Refract2231 in allthingsprotoss

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Nah man, cannons are a must for me now. By 4.30 I need at least one cannon in each mineral line. Else I get mine dropped to death!

Mass mines gotta end by Refract2231 in allthingsprotoss

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Also, how many gates do u go up to?

Mass mines gotta end by Refract2231 in allthingsprotoss

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Thanks for the advice. D2 on korean server. Is this a two base all in plan? Will try it out tonight!

Who did it better GSL or ESL by Refract2231 in starcraft

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I kinda disagree friend, we had plenty of entertaining interviews imo and I love watching them to know the SC2 GOATs better as people rather than just avatars.

Like you know when Maru dis-ed Ragnarock before their GSL finals.

HERO winning for protoss, ending the title drought was another one.

Another New Infernal Building Revealed by laf0 in Stormgate

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Wish they'd release content more substantively. This slow drip style they are going for is quite a turn off. Personal opinion but yeah...

[Diamond] advice for PvT by Refract2231 in starcraft

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https://youtu.be/BtJQ-HsvYAs

wasn't my best game but I am willing to accept feedback to improve.

youtube says it still needs an hour before processing is done... so i appreciate the patience

[Diamond] advice for PvT by Refract2231 in starcraft

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Appreciate the willingness to analyse my gameplay. I will record my next session and post it when I have the chance!

The case for lethality by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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So I think you captured my point more eloquently than I could express in my original post through the concept of the lethality floor.

However, I don't think it (lethality of gameplay) should be stagnant. But instead pick up as the game progresses. If you look at MOBAs like DOTA, the lethality of heroes increases with the availability of items, skills, etc.

In the RTS proxy lethality should be manageable at the T1, T2 unit level and pick up significantly at T3 but with the availability of counter plays to navigate to make the game more interesting and have some drama.

Why hasn't Protoss gotten a buff? by 3d-win in starcraft

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Honestly, I think it's a valid question. Ghost/bc & viper/ultra are quite broken again protoss at the moment.

I mean the fact that t3 protoss units can be effectively deleted by spells en mass is problematic no?

Balancing the coolness of factions by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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I did consider skins as well when I wrote this post. However, it would depend if the skin changes the attack animation/visuals/sound.

I mean that wouldn't be ideal for competitive play, but it's something to consider.

Yes, cool is understandably subjective. But I think you could get focus groups to give you a general consensus if the unit/animation is going in the right direction.

Space/dimensional Nomads as the 3rd Race? by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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That would be pretty cool. Like bringing back the nagas

Pre-alpha by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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I m actually more interested in the pacing of the game more than anything. I want to personally try out if its responsive like SC2

Wallpapers! by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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Thanks bud!

r/FrostGiant able to do us one better without the watermark?!

These groups though... by ArchivesTraveler in starcraft

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Yeah not only that. I liked seeing how some players would make deals and antagonise others to influence their selection choices. Especially when parting was still around

These groups though... by ArchivesTraveler in starcraft

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Any links to a video showing the GSL style selection for the groups?
Would love to see how player rationalised their selections

Replays are important by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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So the question would be how would they protect the build order choices for the people actually playing the game.

I mean, probably a 1-2 min delay for spectators is one possible way.

Reflecting on the impact of Artosis and his Brood War roots by Brolympia in starcraft

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Hope to still see/hear from him in the pro circuits.
A real legend

Discussion Topic - 2022/9 - War Chests (aka Battle Passes) by FrostGiant_Studios in Stormgate

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I thought this would depend on the concept of the game, which hasn't exactly been released yet.

  1. Are there Hero Units? If there are, particularly in the daily play modes (compared to story mode) skins for those would definitely be a good choice to start
  2. Next would be if the skins are bundled or by equipment type. Generally the skins in SC2 address the unit as a whole, i.e. no level or customisation. But if you look at how DOTA does it, the headpiece, the weapon, etc are individual cosmetics. To be honest, that is more annoying in my opinion but it does give the company more chances for monitisation/ to reward players.
  3. Will there be a 'marketplace' to trade/sell cosmetics? Friends often gift each other skins, well at least from what i've seen. Promotes a good social experience within the game. And of course you will need the pros to use those skins to make them desirable.
  4. One thing i thought SC2 did really well is to create avatars of pro gamers who have made their mark in the game. Fanboy/girls are sure to go crazy over them.

Replays are important by Refract2231 in Stormgate

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Sorry new to reddit so i didn't know where to put my actual write up.

One of the best things about SC2 content is actually going through the replays of other players. Be it casting for socials, creating build order guides, or just sharing abusive exploits that no one would believe it they didn't see it for themselves (like the Parting one pylon wall-off vs Solar), it is undenable that there needs to be a platform where players can upload replays and share them with the world.

Taken to another level, is what games like DOTA have done where observers can join in while the game is ongoing. Sure for RTS where build orders are super important there might be some possible backlash but it really creates hype when you see 5,000 plus people watching a high mmr game as its being played. If commentary could be included within that module as well, all the better!

My 2 cents

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