[Nemo]

Originally Posted by Conundrum

Help me!!!! I am going to get old and die in Silver league.

My Replay Here


This a typical replay from me where by all counts I think I should have won (or could of).

I would love some feedback on it otherwise I am destined to be in Silver for the rest of my days.

My general build was a little bit odd (i know) but it allowed me to safely expand and in this instance I am more insterested in the engagements / unit comp (I belive this is what lost me the match).

I scouted his units (MM Tank) so upgraded to Collosus and macroed up and pushed. In hindsite I should have had some Immortals as well to help.

Both pushes I believe I had bigger army but lost on both occasions. I didnt scout his late gold but the game was over by then.

Can someone take a little of there time and have a look for me.

Maverick vs Nawat

League :
Map : Antiga Shipya
Length : 23:02
Version 1.4.2

Replay Analysis

• 5:13 : You're making 2 gate + forge. Photon allow you to upgrade (but now is too soon) and put photon down. Photon and a big investment and very static. 1 photon cost 150 (for the forge) + 150 for each photon. That's too much. Photon are not very good vs Terran except to defend drop zone after in the game. Just make 1 or 2 or 3 gate expand.

• 14:29 : you push with good knoledge of what in his base, ahead in army food and workers. You have 5 photons on 2 bases, it's too much (it's a 3rd base), defend drops by scouting better and warping.

• 15:34 : Now you arrive at his base. First, as you see, you have same army food, so it's a even battle. Second he is set as his tanks are on siege. Third you just a-click as your fragile and precious units charge ahead instead of letting the zealots take the shots and the colossi use their superior range.

• 15:45 : Your Zealots still hasn't engaged and you have no more stalkers already. Your forcefields force your zealot to attack through a narrow choke where they take all the tank splash damage.

• 16:01 : So you lose that battle. Note you didn't reinforced. When there are tanks, army is static but defend very hard. Just outmacro them, deny mobility and expanding for and stomp him when you are maxed and 2 base ahead with easy repop.

• 20:06 : You're taking a third, but again, wasting too much resources in static defenses not very efficient (4 photons). He was able to gold expand because you let him get the XelNaga without contesting it.

• 21:25 : 2nd push. You're behind in army food now and again, your stalkers are in front of your zealots. No Force field this time.

• 21:48 : You loose that battle and the game soon after.

Strong points

• Good macro. The third might have been a bit late. Will to expand
• Good composition and timing to tech

What could be improved

• Don't attack tank defended positions without very superior army. Abuse his tanks immobility by ambushing him and over expanding him.
• Micro your army. Zealots in front, Colossi fire and save your stalkers that can quickly flee when it's over.
• Never let the Xel'Naga to the ennemy
• After Colossi, tech to Storm on 3 bases to avoid vikings
• When you scout tank, marauders and thors, the counter is Immortals.

Quick Comments

ToRMaverick:

Thankyou... all excelent points that I will work on.