Bad Mannered Terran Returns And Gets VERY Angry - BC Mine to GM #11

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The player engages in intense games against challenging opponents, employing strategic moves with battle cruisers and widow mines. Despite setbacks, the player manages to secure victories through careful planning, micro-management, and resource control.

Insights

  • Utilizing Widow Mines strategically and adapting to potential attacks is crucial in countering aggressive Terrans, showcasing the importance of tactical planning and flexibility in high-level play.
  • Despite setbacks and challenges, the player demonstrates resilience, adaptability, and strategic prowess in securing victories against formidable opponents, emphasizing the significance of perseverance and strategic decision-making in competitive gaming.

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  • How does the player strategize against aggressive Terrans?

    By using Widow Mines strategically and adapting to attacks.

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Summary

00:00

Intense Battles and Strategic Defeats against Azure

  • The Series has escalated with 20-minute games becoming common, reaching a new peak of 5.1 KMR.
  • The first game against Azure, a challenging player, is anticipated, known for being 150 MMR higher than the previous opponent, Jason.
  • Azure, a top player in Oceania, participates in the Oceania DREAM Act, a merged region including Oceania, Taiwan, China, and the rest of Asia.
  • The game is played on the US West server, providing a comfortable setting compared to Australian servers with high ping.
  • Preparation against aggressive Terrans involves utilizing Widow Mines strategically and adapting to potential attacks.
  • A strategy involving delaying Barracks construction to counter Reapers is considered for future games against Protoss.
  • In-game, aggressive play by Azure poses a significant challenge, making it hard to defend the natural base.
  • Despite facing difficulties, a tactical move involving Battle Cruisers is attempted to counter the opponent's aggression.
  • The game progresses with intense battles, showcasing the limitations and strengths of Battle Cruisers in high-level play.
  • The match concludes with a defeat against Azure, highlighting the need for new strategies against formidable opponents.

11:06

Strategic Widow Mine Placement in StarCraft

  • The player discusses moving their Adept, Reaper, and Widow Mine in a strategic manner during a game.
  • They position the Widow Mine to catch the opponent's units between shades.
  • The player successfully positions the Widow Mine to catch the opponent's units.
  • They consider whether to spread Widow Mines or keep them in the main base for defense against Blink Stalkers.
  • The player plans to get a third gas and build a bunker.
  • They realize they have more Marines than they thought and consider their Widow Mine placement.
  • The player anticipates the arrival of an Oracle and places more Widow Mines in the main base.
  • They contemplate the threat of Dark Templars and consider adjustments to their defense.
  • The player loses their Reaper, making it challenging to strategize effectively.
  • Despite setbacks, the player manages to defend against the opponent's attacks and secure a victory.

21:59

"Player overcomes challenges, wins strategic battles"

  • The player encounters a challenging opponent in a game involving battle cruisers and Nexus.
  • Despite initial doubts, the player gains confidence in their strategy.
  • The player successfully eliminates the opponent's Nexus, securing an advantage.
  • A battle cruiser is lost in an unexpected turn of events, leading to a base trade.
  • The player regains composure, forces mistakes from the opponent, and wins the game.
  • In the next game against a different opponent, the player faces a potential blind counter to their strategy.
  • The player strategizes to counter the opponent's anticipated Cyclones.
  • The opponent's unusual behavior raises suspicions of their true identity.
  • The player gains an advantage by outmaneuvering the opponent's Reapers.
  • The player continues to strategize and prepare for potential attacks, focusing on battle cruiser production and widow mines.

33:29

"Strategic Battle: Player Dominates with Battlecruisers"

  • The player is strategizing an attack on the opponent's top side, focusing on preserving their battle cruisers and avoiding losses.
  • They plan to attack the opponent's third base and then move to the bottom side with their battle cruiser army.
  • The player acknowledges the opponent's strong army composition of battle cruisers and expresses uncertainty about how to counter it.
  • They consider building turrets to defend against the opponent's Ravens and Vikings.
  • The player notes the opponent's missed opportunities to pressure them due to having Vikings that counter the player's teleport ability.
  • Strategically, the player aims to amass a large number of battle cruisers to utilize Yamato cannons effectively.
  • The player successfully identifies the opponent's attacking pattern and exploits it to eliminate their Cyclones.
  • They continue to build battle cruisers and command centers while managing their economy and upgrades.
  • The player engages in a successful battle against the opponent's Ravens and Vikings, utilizing Yamato cannons effectively.
  • Despite a close call, the player manages to maintain control of the game, focusing on repeated attacks on the opponent's bases to secure victory.

44:30

"Rebuilding base, trapping Vikings, securing advantage"

  • Losing the base in the bottom left but planning to rebuild it easily.
  • Being cautious without having teleport yet, especially with mines being vulnerable to tanks.
  • Noting the surprising survival of a base, despite tank threats.
  • Focusing on micro to eliminate threats like sensor towers and turrets.
  • Strategizing to turn a base into a planetary, despite it being under attack.
  • Sacrificing SCVs without concern due to wealth, while causing significant Thor losses for the opponent.
  • Rebuilding turrets and maintaining a strong army supply of 154.
  • Strategizing to trap opponent's Vikings and executing successful plays with battlecruisers.
  • Managing a large number of orbitals and prioritizing gas income.
  • Engaging in a decisive battle, sandwiching the opponent's army with battlecruisers and securing a significant advantage.

55:42

"Player wins game with strategic maneuvers"

  • The player strategizes in a game, opting to repair battle cruisers and hide behind widow mines to secure victory, despite doubts about the opponent's identity, ultimately winning with significant resource advantage and map control.
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