Hello Escapists! And Possibly An Unpopular Opinion

[MadMatt910]

So, I recently signed up here and thought I would say 'hey' to people. I guess this ended up becoming a new topic because it seemed a good way to start, rather than jump in on topic with my first post.

While I am here though I do have something I'd like to get some opinions on. I'm a really big fan of strategy games and have been playing them since I was young, but I really dislike Starcraft 2. I can't help but think it has such little strategy when you have to stick so rigidly to build orders and counters are so strong. I dislike how the battles require so much micro. In my mind SC2 falls between the two genres of RTS and RTT, but seems to take a lot of ,what are IMO, the worst features of both.

Now, lets be clear, I don't think SC2 is actually a bad game. The 3 factions are well balanced and it clearly takes a massive amount of skill to perfect actions per minute and clicking accuracy. It just feels like SC2 is not a great strategy game. Of course it could be that I just don't gel with it, I was just curious of how other strategy gamers see it.

Also, I know this isn't necessarily a discussion with recent relevance, just personal interest.

 

[Lionsfan]

Welcome to the Escapist, but I'm kinda useless on this topic. I haven't played a RTS game since Age of Empires like 10 years ago

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

[HEADING=3]Welcome to our lovely community.[/HEADING]
Don't worry if your opinion is unpopular.
You are free to like the things that you like and dislike the things that you dislike.
As long as your criticisms aren't aimed at people who DO like those things,
or you don't go on a mad rant about it, you should be okay.

Stay out of the basement.
Don't push the red button.
Blame Kross.
Don't feed the trolls.
Run for your life.

 

[repeating integers]

WELCOME, MADMATT!

WELCOOOOOOME, TO THE MACHIIIIIIINE!

 

[Berithil]

Don't worry. There are a lot of unpopular opinions on the site. I have my fair share of them. Most people on the site are fairly civilised when it comes to differing opinions.

And Welcome to our (notso) humble site.

Though if you're worried about differing opinions, stay out of the Pit (religion & politics forum). You've been warned.
Also, Stay out of the basement

Beware the re....

Stay out of the basement.
Don't push the red button.
Blame Kross.
Don't feed the trolls.
Run for your life.

Screw you Ninja!!!!!

 

[JoJo]

This is the most important bit of advice that can be given, by far. If you ever push the red button, every user's avatar will be replaced by Justin Bieber for 24 hours.

You have been warned.

What untruths are these? Everyone know's the red button unlocks entry to a special section of the forum known as the Basement, a club for all the coolest users to hang out.

Click here OP ->

<- Join us!​

Oh and welcome to the Escapist MadMatt, enjoy your stay!

 

[Berithil]

This is the most important bit of advice that can be given, by far. If you ever push the red button, every user's avatar will be replaced by Justin Bieber for 24 hours.

You have been warned.

What untruths are these? Everyone know's the red button unlocks entry to a special section of the forum known as the Basement, a club for all the coolest users to hang out.

Click here OP ->

<- Join us!​

Oh and welcome to the Escapist MadMatt, enjoy your stay!

You evil, evil person. Don't mislead the new guy.

Also, if you're going to do it, you need to do it right
http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.297629-HEY-Who-wants-to-play-bubble-breaker

 

[Lucem712]

Hola! Welcome to the Escapist! When can we start breaking your spirit? >

Also, I'm absolutely no use on this topic >_>

 

[Palademon]

Welcome, newcomer.

And your unpopular opinion might be one of the least offensive I've heard regarding "I don't like X game", since most of the time that's in response to a really popular game amungst the community, but while I'm sure it has a massive following, they don't seem so outspoken here, and you didn't present it in any bad way, and not simply making a thread to tell people they are wrong.

 

[Kae]

Well welcome to the Escapist, but I haven't played SC2, I did play the first one and I liked it but I haven't played Brood War either, so anyway I guess I can't weigh in on that.

Don't push the red button.

This is the most important bit of advice that can be given, by far. If you ever push the red button, every user's avatar will be replaced by Justin Bieber for 24 hours.

You have been warned.

What are you talking about? The red button gives free candy!
If not then please tell me how is it that I have so much of it?

 

[loc978]

Welcome aboard, and I agree. Starcraft was great due to silly custom maps, Starcraft 2 is an abomination of mouse-destruction for the sake of "e-sport".

My advice is to play Supreme Commander: Forged Alliance for all of your planet-bound RTS needs.

 

[Brandon237]

I play and generally quite enjoy Star Craft 2, but I can definitely see how it becomes a pain in the ass!

It has taken me about 300-400 games to move into silver league, and I it really grates me how you can massively out-macro an opponent only to have them pull some bull like "surprise, BASE RACE!" and when they have a stimmed bio army, flying buildings, and you are zerg, that never ends well >.<

Also there is even silliness like this at pro-level, there are those who have gotten into masters by perfecting cannon-rush -.-

So: SC2 is an infuriating game that has a learning curve akin to running into a brick wall for those who play it as their first competitive strategy game with cheap and micro-heavier tactics and all-ins being incredibly effective at turning your attempts to play a macro game into a laughable GG, and yet I still love it, FML >.<

 

[remnant_phoenix]

Welcome.

And I suck at RTS, so I don't play them, and thus cannot contribute to the OT.

 

[Overusedname]

Welcome. You'll recognize me as you wander the cite. I'm the pretentious one.

And what's a starcraft?

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

And what's a starcraft?

I think it's kind of like a warcraft, except in space.

 

[Overusedname]

And what's a starcraft?

I think it's kind of like a warcraft, except in space.

Is it like a minecraft? Like, stars and planets made of blocks?

 

[Asita]

So: SC2 is an infuriating game that has a learning curve akin to running into a brick wall for those who play it as their first competitive strategy game with cheap and micro-heavier tactics and all-ins being incredibly effective at turning your attempts to play a macro game into a laughable GG, and yet I still love it, FML >.<

Don't forget that Bronze League is practically monopolized by cheezers, meaning that if you're new to the game...well, suffice to say you're going to be ready to throw your laptop out the window when you're on multiplayer.