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PC | Strategy | Starcraft

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  • GRAPHICS: 4.5
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  • FUN FACTOR 4.5
  • AVG USER SCORE 4.7
  • AVG CRITIC SCORE 4.6
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Strategy Guide: Starcraft (Page 2)

Strategy Guide by Nash Werner | 01/01/2000 | 00:00:00 AM PST

Fast Thinking
Now that you have your pre-game plans, you'll need to work on fast thinking. This is actually not very hard, as most great Starcraft players will tell you. Everyone playing Starcraft is a fast thinker, yet some of us become very nervous during play and make crucial mistakes.

Fast thinking rule No. 1: Don't stress
I've talked to some of the greatest Starcraft players, and the only consistent advice they've shared with me is to relax. "Relax, don't make mistakes, and don't get nervous," they say. "A lot of Starcraft players beat themselves up mentally, and thus lose matches." Remember it's just a game, ladder or not. Keep your mind clear and don't get discouraged. It helps to stick to your pre-game plan if you get nervous.

Fast thinking rule No. 2: When to ditch the pre-game plan
So now you can relax and just enjoy the game. You've stuck to your pre-game plan, but now it's not working like it should. Don't worry, just relax and think about what you need to do next.

Fast thinking rule No. 3: Defense
Keep in mind exactly what you need to do if you get into a terrible situation. You have to be prepared to defend yourself no matter what. Let's say you're getting rushed by Zealots--the last thing you'll want to do is stress out. Simply gather units to fight them off, and immediately begin building new units. But, more importantly, relax. Quickly think about getting more units and diverting attention from other goals. Stop mining gas, for instance, as you'll want quick, cheap units that don't require any gas to begin with. Next, build another Barracks or Hatchery nearby to speed production. You might lose this game, but next time, you'll be prepared.


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