Starcraft 2 General Strategy

Starcraft 2 general strategy is the basics of Starcraft 2, the mechanics. General Starcraft 2 strategy is knowing what your opponent is going to do and countering it before he does it.

For instance, you send out an early Probe because you have to scout your opponent. In scouting the Zerg you see that he has put a Spawning Pool up early, and it will finish soon. You quickly cast Chrono Boost on your Gateway to get your Zealot out quicker, and you rally it to your Probe line for the inevitable Zergling rush that is coming. The Zerglings can't kill your Probes because the Zealot won't let them, and the Zerg wasted time and minerals on an unsuccessful rush.

This is the smallest example of general Starcraft 2 strategy. The simple fact is that in a game of Starcraft 2 lots of these scenarios unfold with the game. This is why I always suggest a Starcraft 2 strategy guide, it will take a lot of the guesswork out of the game for you, saving you a lot of time.

Being prepared is never easy, nor is scouting. I think these are the two concepts new players struggle with the most. Once you learn to keep an eye on your opponent it becomes so much easier. Know thy rival, I'm sure you've heard that before. Staying one step ahead involves keeping tabs.

I think as far as general Starcraft 2 strategies go knowing how to manage a base is the other concept beginners struggle with. Managing a base takes much time and effort. In fact it should take up most of your energy in an average game. Unlike games like Warcraft 3, you aren't punished (in the form of upkeep) for having lots of troops, so managing your base as your army grows is a very viable option. Expansion is often a more important move then attacking. This is a game of attrition.

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