[edit] He also will not make Hydras, even while fighting an all air army. Like, he hates that unit. People say he lost in a tournament because of that when his opponent made an all air army (terran), but I don't use hydras enough to know if they're as bad as he thinks.
They're bad. Never make them against terrans and do your damnest to not make them against protoss.
emergency anti-air is about their only legitmate use. cost too much, made of paper (they have less HP than infestors for FSMs sake), and were graced with the queens ability to move like shit off creep. all of this might be forgiven if... well, im not getting into that again.
kindof bothers me how badly sc2 designers mangled one of the most iconic units from BW.
It seems like Hydras get too much hate. Their DPS is certifiably off the fucking chain, their mobility and cost are the issues.
I am probably the largest proponent of Hydras on this board; Roach/Hydra/Corruptor is my go to ZvP build and I think I might be the only person to make Hydras in ZvZ (just a few for added dps.) But, never ever ever make them against T as they are literally worthless against everything they make.
I want to do some experimentation with Hydra dropping during fights as a way to get around their mobility issues
Hydras have their place. Hydra/spine all-ins can be strong depending on the map, and hydras are a good complement to broodlords. However, roach/hydra/corruptor is subpar against colo/gateway because good sentry usage and positioning will always let protoss come out on top. At that point, you need to have a significant macro advantage in order to brute them down.
In ZvZ, hydra usage is more reasonable although the jury's still out on roach/hydra vs. roach/infestor as a mid-game composition. As you exit the mid-game, sprinkling hydras is not a bad idea, but you need to make enough time for your hydra tech to kick in before you get run over by pure roach.
Hence my interest in trying Hydra drops against P. Not to mention that good forcefield usage and positioning is going to let a P win any fight.
In ZvZ I'm fairly certain that roach/infestor will beat roach/hydra in a straight fight but I like sprinkling in a couple hydras with my roach infestor especially if you can bring them in late to the fight once all the enemies fungal growths have been spent
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This is one of the best series we've had so far in TSL. So, so good.
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THIS. WOW, guys, PROPS for the observer , kept all that beautiful action on the main screen and didn't let these wonderful talents on display go to waste.
Also, Zerg imba, Boxer imba nerf life omg so good.
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What does pressing D do
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Yeah, HotBid is an excellent observer. Love how when something "sneaky" happens he switches to one player's vision and then highlights where the "sneaky" thing is to show that they don't see it.
And keeps the action on screen, and spots everything going on...really just does an incredible job.
Watching players that good always pumps me up to want to try an improve myself. Then I become massively disappointed in my own play and get discouraged. Oh the vicious cycle of starcraft 2.
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might as well gg
Hahaha mass effect reference.
I know vision disappears immediately but does the speed bonus stay until the creep actually disappears? likewise if I kill a spewing overlord.
mutas are imba
than you. I wasn't sure if it was just cosmetic. made sense that it would still give a boost but I wanted to be sure.
Hence my interest in trying Hydra drops against P. Not to mention that good forcefield usage and positioning is going to let a P win any fight.
In ZvZ I'm fairly certain that roach/infestor will beat roach/hydra in a straight fight but I like sprinkling in a couple hydras with my roach infestor especially if you can bring them in late to the fight once all the enemies fungal growths have been spent
for real
The close positions are like, next to each other.
Wow.
So many horrible ways you will die...
*edit - Missed all but the last game of that series, man I will have to watch the vods! That looked GOOD.
A lot better.
morrow next! I'm gonna miss it but I do love me some morrow
guess he really really doesn't want to lose a gsl spot
good. because I was pretty nervous.
THIS. WOW, guys, PROPS for the observer , kept all that beautiful action on the main screen and didn't let these wonderful talents on display go to waste.
Also, Zerg imba, Boxer imba nerf life omg so good.
And keeps the action on screen, and spots everything going on...really just does an incredible job.
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Flamma inferno
Igne cutis
Boxer crash the internet again?
Flamma inferno
Igne cutis
You can also try the ustream link directly:
http://www.ustream.tv/teamliquidtv
edit: and, it's back down again
>.<'
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From IdrA's twitter:
"watch a stream more stable than tsl3! idrajit.tv"
Bitter much, Greg?
or we're just awesome
(it's the latter)
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