Strategies.

Been thinking about strategies. Not really sure how to get the ultimate tactics, but then there are some ways of improving one's all round game. Like diversification. Very important aspect here. Many people view massing as the best way to win a game, but thats not really the case. Throw in some air, cloaked, spell-caster units and the tide of the battle may turn your way. It depends on how you counter whatever your opponent is basing his tactics on. If he's like massing zealots, you know if your terran, pump firebats. If your protoss, unless you have a larger zealot army or better upgraded, use spell-casters like high templar. Burn them wif psi storm. If your zerg, eh I'm not really sure, but you could always use some spell casters like queens parasite or broodling spawns and stuff. Even better, use lurkers! If they ain't got detection those zealots will be shredded to pieces.

So its just being more aware of what your opponent is doing and trying whatever you can to disrupt what his original gameplan was and in the meanwhile counter whatever he is doing and hit him on the break. Don't let him get what he wants. Like thousands of hydralisks. Try to prevent him from massing. Even if he does, don't worry. If you were observant and did the reconaissance earlier on, you would have known what he was doing and built some units capable of repelling his masses. Ok if all else fails, take your peon and run. rofl.

And also, the all-importance of teamwork when you are playing in a team game. 2 heads are always better than 1. If you see your teammate getting whacked, send help immediately. Never ever let him die. It'll be a major loss. Then, try to coordinate on attacks and defence. Like attack the enemy together, cover each other and stuff. Pretty much basic stuff but you'll realize it goes a long way in determining the outcome of a team battle. Those 4v4s ya know.

Lastly, the defence part. Most of us, mainly me ZW and chiong don't really build much defence as we concentrate much on offense. Yea StarCraft is mainly about offense, but then defence is needed to protect our bases and such to prevent against sneak attacks and the infamous 'drop' tactics used by advanced opponents. So its always good to have some turrets, cannons or spores around your base, especially near your resources where your peons are mining. Prevent them from stalling your economy.

Thats all from the basic stuff I've thought about. If next time I can think about anything else I'll write it out again. Now its just getting the basics right and my teamwork with the rest of my teammates. Lol.