Strategy Guide Spotlight

Posted by NightG on September 1, 2010

A spotlight on the Shokz Strategy Guide, a constantly updated guide that features build orders (openings, rushes, standard builds, etc), units and unit counters, tips and tricks, and more. Also features a campaign walkthrough and map editor help.

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2 Rax Orbital Opening

Posted by NightG on September 3, 2010

The 2 Rax Orbital build is a Terran opening that slightly delays gas and tech in order for quick Barracks and an Orbital Command. The main goal of this opening is to produce a lot of early Marines without sacrificing your economy (while not as economical as the Orbital Command Opening, this build is much more resilient to early rushes.).

Filed in: Builds, Terran

Walling

Posted by NightG on September 2, 2010

A short guide on walling and its benefits.

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14 Gas Speed Build

Posted by NightG on August 31, 2010

The 14 Gas Speed is a safe ZvP build that focsuses on getting out quick Zerglings with the Metabolic Boost upgrade without hurting your economy.

Filed in: Builds, Zerg

Baneling Rush (Baneling Bust)

Posted by NightG on August 29, 2010

The Baneling Rush is a ZvT build that focuses on rushing Banelings in order to break the Terran’s wall in of Supply Depots/Addons and go for the quick win. This build puts extreme pressure on the Terran player, and if he or she does not scout and adjust his build correctly, will usually result in a win for the Zerg player.

Filed in: Builds, Zerg

Professional Player: IdrA

Posted by NightG on August 27, 2010

A short feature on the American player IdrA (Greg Fields).

WhiteRa (P) vs. TheLittleOne (T) on Scrap Station.

Filed in: Community, Replays

9 Pylon 12 Gateway Opening

Posted by NightG on August 25, 2010

The 9 Pylon 12 Gateway opening build is one of the strongest and most frequently used openings for the Protoss. While it ensures a strong economy, it is also resilient to rushes and extremely early pressure.

Filed in: Builds, General, Protoss

TesteR (P) vs. WhiteRa (P) on Lost Temple.

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Orbital Command Opening

Posted by NightG on August 15, 2010

The Orbital Command Opening is a simple yet effective opening that can transition into nearly any other Terran build. It is considered the most standard opening build in almost all Terran games and knowledge of the build is crucial to all Terran players.

Filed in: Builds, General, Terran

Dark Templar Rush

Posted by NightG on August 14, 2010

The Dark Templar rush is primarily a PvZ build that exploits Zerg’s lack of detection in the early to mid game, abusing the Dark Templar’s extreme damage output. While a rush, this build is not considered an “all in” build as it can transition fairly well into the mid to late game.

Filed in: Builds, General, Protoss, PvZ

Terran Reaper

Posted by NightG on August 7, 2010

A look at the Terran Reaper, one of the quickest and most mobile infantry units in the game.

Filed in: Terran, Units

Congratulations to the winner of the first HDH Invitational ever, WhiteRa! Winning a 4-2 upset against IdrA, WhiteRa’s Protoss pulled out a FE Forge with Zealot pressure against IdrA’s Zerg in the final game with an exciting all-in by IdrA that WhiteRa managed to hold off perfectly. For all Protoss players, WhiteRa’s Sentry Force Field [...]

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StarCraft 2 Build Orders

Posted by NightG on May 23, 2010

An explanation of build orders and how to read them.

Filed in: Terminology

Zerg Zergling

Posted by NightG on May 17, 2010

A look at the Zerg Zergling, the most basic unit of the Swarm.

Filed in: Units, Zerg
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