Three-Gate Zealot

[REF]

Is this 3 gate protoss beating Terran as well?

Maybe the spine crawlers aren't strong enough. Why not do what they do in BW and just build 5-6 spine crawlers... or is that only viable vs terran?

[Aldrius]

Is this 3 gate protoss beating Terran as well?

Maybe the spine crawlers aren't strong enough. Why not do what they do in BW and just build 5-6 spine crawlers... or is that only viable vs terran?

I can't even GET to Spine Crawlers generally. That's probably my build order, though. But anyway, Spine Crawlers suck against zealots regardless. The best thing is probably a fast Roach or Baneling build. So fast spawning pool, early gas... but then you're kinda screwing yourself over economically.

[Norfindel]

Yeah, that Chrono Boost sounds too early and free. I expect them to fix that soon, if it's that obvious.

[REF]

goddamit I wish I play to get a better understanding...

So basically the 3 gate, they load up 5-6 zeals, rush ur base and constantly reinforce? Or is it more of an all in 20+ zeals?

If it's a 20+ zeals, 'should' have enough time to get your nat up and build at least a small handful of crawlers + lings. Now if you're getting attacked from the get go, yeah this Chrono Boost deal should only available after cyber core.

Terran : Mule -> ebay -> orbital command @ cc
Zerg : Queen -> Spawn pool -> morph @ hatch
Protoss: Chrono Boost on the get go??????

Ya, imba just on the freakin build order!

[RamiZ]

Did you try with mass Lings? Since, basically, that is how they were defending vs Zealot rush as Zerg, mass lings and put 2-3 Sunkens. I am not saying that it is viable here too, just that you can try it. It seems tough but not unbeatable.

[imdrunkontea]

I agree. Playing as Protoss, chrono boost makes everything too easy at this point. One problem is its low energy cost and the nexus' regen rate is pretty fast - plus, there aren't any other abilities on which the nexus uses its energy, so it's just chrono spam.

[LordofAscension]

I agree. Playing as Protoss, chrono boost makes everything too easy at this point. One problem is its low energy cost and the nexus' regen rate is pretty fast - plus, there aren't any other abilities on which the nexus uses its energy, so it's just chrono spam.

I used it on my Robotics core to pump out Collossi - Collossi were one of the best counters I could find against hydras (as P ofc). However, I feel like the Pheonix is next to worthless... So decent anti air was hard to find. I love the phasm prism but it has to be backed up or its insta death...

~LoA

[LegacyofTerra]

I'd love to see your matches, especially your suggested builds. Are you going to upload any?
(That was to Nicol, in case anyone is wondering.)

[The_Blade]

Either we find a nerf towards the protoss macro mechanic or we will face faster builds for zergs and terrans. On a thought, I guess it would be great to have the 150 spawning pool back for the SC2 beta.

[Islandsnake]

I think its those early few probes you get that throw things off - if you had to wait until gateway to unlock it (and it costed say 100 minerals) i think it would be fine..



So this is kinda off topic but have you guys had any proxy pylon warpgate nonsense happen to you