Monday, September 30, 2013

The Starcraft experience and Nick Beaulieu

Jacob Shaker
The Starcraft experience and Nick Beaulieu

I began playing starcraft last friday with a quick game with several people among them Nick Beaulieu, we both decided that we found the game enjoyable and agreed to play later during our free periods.  After we finished our first game I researched an effective method of rushing the opponent called a “Zerg Rush”.  I was well prepared and was able to thoroughly crush my opponent later that day in two successive matches.  Over the weekend I did little research and expected to Rush the next day as well, I joined up with Nick again on monday to smash two other poor souls. We both quickly set up to rush and smashed them in less than five minutes, afterwards we decided that we should all set up and play protoss, we started up another game and disabled the other two people but then we found ourselves at a stalemate exh continually making cannons until the period ended.  Starcraft is a very fun game that forces you to learn on your feet or fall to your opponents waves of forces.  It is a great social game that allows short or long games.  

2 comments:

  1. I completely agree. Starcraft is a competitive game that constantly keeps you prepared and on your toes. Learning and trying out new strategies, with success or failing, keeps the game interesting. It definitely brings the players together, with a competitive, friendly rivalry.

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  2. If you recall the video we watched on 'First Order Optimal Strategies' they specifically mentioned the zerg rush as an example of such a tactic. As you learn you may understand the possible counters to the rush that more experienced players prepare on instinct.

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