Hey everyone! I have been having a ton of trouble in ZvT lately dying to all sorts of stupid stuff, so I came up with a solid, repeatable build I can use on ladder. I wanted to share it with all of you.
I think this also might have really close applications to the way the Protoss race is played, so I'd encourage Toss players to read along too. In fact, I call it the "Play Like a Toss" build.
PLAY LIKE A TOSS BUILD BASICS
The most critical point of the game is the mid-game. As a result of the unit comp we are relying on, your micro in the mid game MUST be rock solid. It is ESSENTIAL you master these concepts. I'm still working on it, but I think I've gotten pretty good and the video linked below contains both an explanation and demonstration of these advanced micro techniques. Perhaps some of the Protoss players can lend advice on how they do it with their army comps in PvZ and the like:
http://www.justin.tv/karakstarcraft/b/287408224
The build order:
Here is a graphic of the optimal end game army with the "Play like a Protoss" Build. YOu'll note I actually CUT drones hard and sacrificed them in order to clear up supply to make as many banelings as possible as safely as possible!
Here is the end game army in action. The micro is about as difficult as it gets for a Toss player, so you know it's hard. But watch me adeptly do it. Note the skillful way I box the individual units so they all do their best job.
http://www.justin.tv/karakstarcraft/b/287408667
Let me know what you guys think.
EDIT -
Decided to add a 2nd end game video of the PLAY LIKE A TOSS BUILD. In this video, I show you live play + me immediately loading the replay and taking a look. At the end of the replay analysis, I actually attempt to step into the mind of the opponent so we can get an understanding of what it's like to face the PLAY LIKE A TOSS BUILD (that starts at 5:20 or so in the video).
Enjoy:
http://www.justin.tv/karakstarcraft/b/287409837
Last edited by Karak; 06-05-2011 at 07:54 AM.