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deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:19 PM

Hey all,

I'm a Diamond #2 division Protoss player and I want to help out the SEA SC2 scene as much as I can, so I run tons of tournaments but then got called out about not stepping up to give free coaching so I decided to do that too.

Granted I am Diamond and probably Masters level seeing I don't ladder much and I may be the best coach you've ever seen, but this is for the lower league players who are looking for some advice to either get them started with the basic mechanics and macro, as well as advice and some friendly encouragement or berate.

Aside from being almost NUMBER ONE DIAMOND as Protoss I have a lot of Random experience from earlier in beta and in team games so I can probably teach lower ranked players (like rank 3 diamond newbs) in any race.

I will also be streaming the lessons maybe, so others can watch and join in, and also for VODs for review and such. The quality wont be that great, but still viewable or you can listen like it's a podcast. I might even make some MSPaint diagrams to explain things.

If your interested, you can add TAdeL.159 or PM me here or reply to this thread, then we can go on from there. PM or post a time you wanna do it and it will be done.

It's 100% free but you can pay me in gatorade or other electrolyte-based beverages if you like, I live in Sydney.

If you apply for coaching please state race, division and what you want to improve like this:

Race: Protoss
League: Gold
Want: To improve mechanics

And also send a PM with times you are available.

Cheers,
TAdeL

PS - if you want in-person training and live in Sydney we can do it at inTime Cyber Cafe (in the city).

TAriiChard · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:27 PM

so is this coaching 100% three?? no hidden costs?

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:27 PM

http://sc2ranks.com/sea/19974/TAdeL

TAkrunch · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:29 PM

Hey del, yeah im a master level zerg who is having a tough time beating the lower level players ( bronze/silver) I can easily stomp all over high level players but i think i need some coaching to make my game impenetrable to the lower level players. I really hope you can help thanks

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krunch

Hey del, yeah im a master level zerg who is having a tough time beating the lower level players ( bronze/silver) I can easily stomp all over high level players but i think i need some coaching to make my game impenetrable to the lower level players. I really hope you can help thanks

I think I can help you buddy, I can probably teach you some basic tactics like the shuttlegoon which is super effective against lower ranked players. In fact, that takes me to my first lesson - the pokemon metaphor. Imagine SC2 leagues like pokemon so that bronze is like ground type and it's super effective against gold rank. And then there's another layer to the onion when you consider play styles are like the pokemon's 2nd type. This way you can make SUPER EFFECTIVE builds for all types of pokemon/players.

Mr_Zain · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:31 PM

Can I have a lesson bro? I'll pay in kebabs?

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Zain

Can I have a lesson bro? I'll pay in kebabs?

Only if it's falafel.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TARossi

how do i beat battlecruisers?

Well I'll need your factory timings to effectively formulate a direct counter.

NvRossi · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:31 PM

how do i beat battlecruisers?

Mr_Zain · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by TARossi

how do i beat battlecruisers?

Yeah this beats me too... I think they should give marauders a special move called like "kamikaze" or something whereby they can basically shoot the ground underneath them with 2 grenades at once and shoot up in the air to hit air. They basically die but are like a baneling for air units. I think that like 4 of them should kill a battle cruiser and that's how you can handle it because yeah it's so hard etc.

I sent this to blizzard a little while ago but they didn't listen I think you should too...

Mr_Zain · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:35 PM

Everytime I start winning the game I make weird noises along the lines of

"zugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugz ugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzug zugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzug"

... and I end up losing to blink stalkers.

Can you help me?

Sincere regards

Mr_Zain

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Zain

Everytime I start winning the game I make weird noises along the lines of

"zugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugz ugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzug zugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzugzug"

... and I end up losing to blink stalkers.

Can you help me?

Sincere regards

Mr_Zain

Can you reword this in the context of pokemon please?

Mr_Zain · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deL

Can you reword this in the context of pokemon please?

Everytime I try and catch a rare pokemon I make weird pokeflute noises along the lines of

"jigggggaaaleeeeepuuuuffffffjigggaaaaaaaleeeeeeooo oeeeeeepufffffff"

... and it ends up being super effective.

Can you help me critical hit more often?

Sincere magikarps

Mr_Oak

deL · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr_Zain

Everytime I try and catch a rare pokemon I make weird pokeflute noises along the lines of

"jigggggaaaleeeeepuuuuffffffjigggaaaaaaaleeeeeeooo oeeeeeepufffffff"

... and it ends up being super effective.

Can you help me critical hit more often?

Sincere magikarps

Mr_Oak

I see.

Just capture MISSINGNO. and do the ultraball cheat and your problem is solved.

In fact, this is my metaphorical solution to any sc2 problem.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Roz

pay me, ill take ur lessons

Sorry I don't teach all-ins.

Roz · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:41 PM

pay me, ill take ur lessons

[TA]LoSt · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:47 PM

Sign me up, a rank one diamond coach is exactly what I need. I mean, I'll definitely be rank one diamond after I've taken advantage of such a skilled player choosing to coach for free. Please, let me pay you in sexual favours.

Champi · Fri, 8th-Apr-2011, 11:55 PM

Can totally vouch for this guy, fantastic solid player, very consistant, also hes probably the nicest guy i've ever met, full of positivity.

i'll be interested in taking your lessons myself aswell.

TAriiChard · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:06 AM

inTime Cyber Cafe is perfect for me. Their comps are awesome. I'll bring my own gear so I can play my best.

cruxis · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:13 AM

Usually parody threads are funny. Usually.

deL · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cruxis

Usually parody threads are funny. Usually.

Usually trolls are less obvious. Usually.

This is legit though I will give free casting.

Benji · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:22 AM

Del can you teach me how to be a better human being?

deL · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Benji

Del can you teach me how to be a better human being?

Lost cause. Sorry.

Benji · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deL

Lost cause. Sorry.

Ok...

If anyone needs me i'll me crying myself to sleep

**JacziE** · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:35 AM

Can I apply? My ZvP needs work.

deL · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JacziE

Can I apply? My ZvP needs work.

It sure does, let's practice more n_n

Quote:

Originally Posted by PoisoN

i have problems 4gating... can u haelp?

No sorry I don't know the build for "4gating". Never heard of it and think you're making it up. How about some shuttlegoon?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delraich

i'd love to see if you can somehow improve my game!

Sure, what race/league? We can start off with replays or talking over skype cos your name has del in it it would be my pleasure.

**inFeZa** · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:46 AM

i have problems 4gating... can u haelp?

Delraich · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 12:49 AM

i'd love to see if you can somehow improve my game!

**inFeZa** · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 1:09 AM

btw number 1 diamond is still a title that i hold in season 1
http://twitter.com/PoisoN_SC/status/45868816818905089
Muahahah

NDG.Stitch · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 8:39 AM

Can I get some help on TvP?

MrSandman · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 9:18 AM

If this is legitimate, can I get some help with pvp, pvt on small maps and pvz on the new blizzard maps. I'm a gold but I really want to improve. I can pay per hour for more involved coaching :-)

eXcLusiVe · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 9:57 AM

are u only teaching P or can u do other races like Z :P if so i would like some help im Platinum :P /wants to be diamond

UncleTom · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by eXcLusiVe

are u only teaching P or can u do other races like Z :P if so i would like some help im Platinum :P /wants to be diamond

I will teach you my son.

ToRDeathsFang · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 10:40 AM

I'll take your coaching as long as you don't start trolling the SC2SEA forums halfway through. I insist on rewarding you, is 1 hour pity sex adequate?

Max · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 1:26 PM

Wasting your time on this is suicide.

deL · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 3:10 PM

If you apply for coaching please state race, division and what you want to improve like this:

Race: Protoss
League: Gold
Want: To improve mechanics

And also send a PM with times you are available.

Max · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 4:22 PM

Race: Human
League: Decency
Want: You to improve your manners and general mechanics of being a human.
Time: All the time if possible.

eXcLusiVe · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 4:48 PM

Race: Zerg
League: Platinum
Want: to improve mechanics like injects and multitasking
Time: weekdays after 5pm saturday sunday any time

NvPinder · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 5:05 PM

I'd like to know how i should wear my hair, at the moment i kinda wear it messy but im just not sure if thats the way to go...

From your pictures it's obvious your are the embodiment of the greek sex god himself, so i'm just looking for any tips, just a half hour styling session would be much appreciated, let me know when you are available.

Thanks for your consideration
-JPMoney.

deL · Sat, 9th-Apr-2011, 7:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPMoney

I'd like to know how i should wear my hair, at the moment i kinda wear it messy but im just not sure if thats the way to go...

From your pictures it's obvious your are the embodiment of the greek sex god himself, so i'm just looking for any tips, just a half hour styling session would be much appreciated, let me know when you are available.

Thanks for your consideration
-JPMoney.

For you I recommend "The Sheen". Bang 7 gram rocks until you pass out in an alley, then apply concreting mousse to your hair to hold the look.

Canx · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 12:27 AM

Hi deL you probably don't remember me! I played you once and I got rolled TT
Race: Terran
League: Diamond
Want: Mechanics and TvP (always have negative win rate against this MU)
Is it ok if I just RSVP with you first and start on a later date? I have a competition next week (kayaking) and will only be free after that. BTW, you're pretty goddam awesome xD

deL · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 1:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canx

Hi deL you probably don't remember me! I played you once and I got rolled TT
Race: Terran
League: Diamond
Want: Mechanics and TvP (always have negative win rate against this MU)
Is it ok if I just RSVP with you first and start on a later date? I have a competition next week (kayaking) and will only be free after that. BTW, you're pretty goddam awesome xD

You did pretty well against me from memory, I think you might have gg'd a little early as I tricked you out with my hobbit-like skills. All you could have done is maybe better reaper control to get a little longer scouting to know you had to throw up 2-3 bunkers and you would have been fine.

At your level you're probably better off looking for a mid-high master level coach, as you seemed to know what you were doing :P

**TAEdgE** · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 1:04 AM

I endorse this whole heartedly. deL helped me to fine tune my ZvP and even gave me some ZvT tips i've used on korean progamers.

ToRDeathsFang · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 1:52 AM

Race:Protoss
League:Bronze
Time:For the next 2 weeks i've got holidays so almost at any time of the day
Want:To brush up on my macro skills, it slips a lot during the late game and also specific builds against different races on different maps.

Wawa · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 5:22 AM

Race: zerg
League: gold
Want to : improve on timings and mechanics.

Available: 9am SG time today. Please tell me if you are as well.

Wawa · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 5:24 AM

Race: zerg
League: gold
Want to : improve on timings and mechanics.

Available: 9am SG time today. Please tell me if you are as well.

jason · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 1:19 PM

Hi, here's my problem :
http://www.sc2sea.com/showthread.php?p=14815#post14815

Mukade · Sun, 10th-Apr-2011, 6:51 PM

deL, how do I get enough electrolytes to avoid water poisoning? It's getting to be a serious problem!

deL · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 4:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mukade

deL, how do I get enough electrolytes to avoid water poisoning? It's getting to be a serious problem!

Water is merely a vessel for delivering electrolytes to the ass-kicking gland, no need to drink it if you can get your hands on pure, powdered electrolytes.

BTW there are more requests for coaching than I expected, so for now I will sort through them and probably only take on those who are protoss and hence who I can help the fastest/easiest and of course they need more help as they are playing the hardest and most skillful race. I will also favour lower ranks over higher ones.

Jabberwocky · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 3:16 PM

Name: Jabberwocky.467
Race: Terran
League: Gold
Want: Drastic help in TvT

**iMSystem** · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 4:14 PM

Much more difficult than you expected huh

deL · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 4:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulbora

Much more difficult than you expected huh

Not difficult just boring.

SnoWPanda · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 5:38 PM

Race: Protoss
League: Master
Want: Anything and everything I can learn. Specifically mechanics: I have 50-60apm.

SnoWPanda.635
I'll just line up since im doing assessments for uni this week. Next week i'll be on break

.

deL · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 6:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoWPanda

Race: Protoss
League: Master
Want: Anything and everything I can learn. Specifically mechanics: I have 50-60apm.

SnoWPanda.635
I'll just line up since im doing assessments for uni this week. Next week i'll be on break

.

50-60APM is more than enough for Protoss. You should consider signing up for the GSL.

**iMSystem** · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 6:52 PM

Alright then, good luck

ToRDeathsFang · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 9:08 PM

50-60 apm is enough for a protoss????And i here i was getting bm'd for 55-ish apm

deL · Wed, 13th-Apr-2011, 7:08 PM

Go channel del coaching, I am just going through the basics for now with a bunch of bronze and silver guys rather than get involved with just one person's specific problems

Delraich · Wed, 13th-Apr-2011, 7:37 PM

Hi deL, is it "/del coaching" with a space like that?

deL · Wed, 13th-Apr-2011, 8:18 PM

Yah we doing it friday now though.

deL · Mon, 11th-Apr-2011, 6:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulbora

Despite that this thread was created out of retaliation to a remark in another thread, I think you should just stop right now, if you have no intention on actually helping people out.

If you think its boring, you aren't gonna do your best, sure its free, but its free because you _want_ to do a favour for people, not to defend yourself online.

I'm gonna leave it at that, but if it is for real, then I apologize for the bm and take back everything I have said and delete my posts, and I will support you fully.

I do intend to go through with it and help people who I think I can really help. But unlike the other guys offering it I am not going to pretend I can help someone who is at my level or just below it of another race or something :P

I don't think coaching is boring I like it but taking on a whole ton of students is boring.