Hey everyone! As you might have noticed I've not been posting too many videos recently. Got super busy with my job and also been really consumed trying to find a place to live. Rent in Amsterdam is crazy expensive, but hope to move there soon. Videos will continue to a more normal pace the coming weeks, with 2-3 videos a week on average. Got some personal ideas that I've always wanted to write out on the future of Starcraft, there's so much opportunity just looking at the size of the audience for SC2HL/Lowko/Harstem/GiantGrantGames. Personally hope for a bit of a resurgence this year, but changes do need to happen to make it more appealing to play for the casual audience.
Two channels I like are SC2HL and Starcraft2Shorts. However, I feel SC2HL videos have gotten really long, and the shorts videos are a bit too short. Maybe do what Harstem does and have a few different shows. You could have some shorter videos by doing things like unit highlights, big plays, or unique builds. Do the longer videos of series more sparingly. It will be easier to upload more if your videos are 5 minute highlight reels instead of 20+ minutes.
Just need to say, I like your videos the way they are. The 20min games and the 1hour Bo5, Bo7 when finals or big SC2 gods fight happen. Can't wait to get more soon !
Also just my two cents, Maru wins most games with mind games. He knows when to transition his army and plays to counter opponents. Notice the early battle cruiser pressure forcing Zerg hand to mass corrupter, which only can viably transition to brood lord, which is exactly where Maru wants him when he makes his Thor hellbat transition. To be fair though I’m tired of casters calling most meta Zerg armies “mid-game” armies when they are forced to exist by opponents. All casters be like “just have every Zerg tech finished at 12 minutes in while playing against one of the world’s greatest 4Head”
Gosh I missed watching Maru so much, loved the first game a lot, the second game though was surprising, I was sure that he loss the game the moment the broodlords started pounding at his production, but the guerilla siege tanks and hellions managed to do enough damage for him to hold on with his Thors.
I’ve never actually seen Mech beat a Zerg before, they just have too many tools to deal with this style lol Edit: I stand corrected, should have watched the whole video
@@popeneiad7968 I've seen it a few times. Normally its the ghost's and BCs that do most of the heavy lifting, to be fair, and it's always a bit scrappy, but it definitely works. It's bassically a battle of the spellcasters, EMP and snipe taking down vipers and infestors, with BCs yamato giving terran the alpha strike advantage. After that, much as you see here, mech does just overpower most of zergs stuff.
at around the 1:40 mark the commentator says it isnt a big investment and isnt 30 lings, when in reality its 32 lings, and its still not a big investment even at that amount of lings.
Good catch, I was wondering where his infestors went; tragic that it happened right after an absolutely perfect engagement on Maru where he could had maybe snowballed and at least damage the eco.
@@konosmgr Yea especially gas, they are also a very good unit for trading effectively though assuming they don't die since their spells are so effective against many compositions.
Ragnarok did some beautiful plays. But I wish he did more on the upgrade front. Seing +1 armor being researched at the last minute was disappointing. Also, why did these corruptors had to commit suicide? 😟
From the Makers of Kaijus vs Jaegers we have the award winning director called the "4th Race" in Starcraft Maru. Bringing the much anticipated sequel THOR 2: Tanke and BC starring Rambo and with special appearances by Rocky and the Terminator.
ravagers are NOT good against thors, in fact the only combat unit that can beat a group of thors are lurkers only if the thors try to fight offensively against the lurkers.... infestors/vipers are necessary to beat thors...
Of course every matchup pales in comparison to TvT... but thats not what the entire game is about now is it? TvZ still stands tall over literally every matchup that isn't TvT. You can't outshine the sun.
Hey everyone! As you might have noticed I've not been posting too many videos recently. Got super busy with my job and also been really consumed trying to find a place to live. Rent in Amsterdam is crazy expensive, but hope to move there soon. Videos will continue to a more normal pace the coming weeks, with 2-3 videos a week on average.
Got some personal ideas that I've always wanted to write out on the future of Starcraft, there's so much opportunity just looking at the size of the audience for SC2HL/Lowko/Harstem/GiantGrantGames. Personally hope for a bit of a resurgence this year, but changes do need to happen to make it more appealing to play for the casual audience.
Two channels I like are SC2HL and Starcraft2Shorts. However, I feel SC2HL videos have gotten really long, and the shorts videos are a bit too short. Maybe do what Harstem does and have a few different shows. You could have some shorter videos by doing things like unit highlights, big plays, or unique builds. Do the longer videos of series more sparingly. It will be easier to upload more if your videos are 5 minute highlight reels instead of 20+ minutes.
I missed your content so much I'm glad that you're back
No worries! we'll be here when you have time :) Focus on RL!
Just need to say, I like your videos the way they are.
The 20min games and the 1hour Bo5, Bo7 when finals or big SC2 gods fight happen.
Can't wait to get more soon !
glad to see you uploading again!
19:15 That Thor on the top right killing all the infestors :D
that one thor really killed 4 infestors and maybe a roach lol
backup who needs backup he was soloing it all
Now I see that)
Thor vs. Ragnarok, isn't this a movie?
Would be even better if Vikings were added.
We even had Odin's ravens
best comment!!
Maru's mech is something very satisfying to watch
Loved the last battle when he used unseiged tanks to attack the Infestors.
Ragnarok is making the exact same face as the plush in the background. Even tilting the same way..
And I don't know, every time I think "okay, this time Maru is done, game over", he somehow wins.
maru: if you're ahead you're even, if you're even you're behind, if you're behind you're still even
@@pallingtontheshrike6374 ... and if you're behind you have already lost
4:11 I thought Rotterdamn said "We're 40 minutes into the game" and I lost my mind about the sudden time jump.
19:08 not finishing the Thor, resulting in -4 infestors. This is where the game was thrown
Also just my two cents, Maru wins most games with mind games. He knows when to transition his army and plays to counter opponents. Notice the early battle cruiser pressure forcing Zerg hand to mass corrupter, which only can viably transition to brood lord, which is exactly where Maru wants him when he makes his Thor hellbat transition. To be fair though I’m tired of casters calling most meta Zerg armies “mid-game” armies when they are forced to exist by opponents. All casters be like “just have every Zerg tech finished at 12 minutes in while playing against one of the world’s greatest 4Head”
Gosh I missed watching Maru so much, loved the first game a lot, the second game though was surprising, I was sure that he loss the game the moment the broodlords started pounding at his production, but the guerilla siege tanks and hellions managed to do enough damage for him to hold on with his Thors.
It is so sad how few people are playing this game right now
The game is simply too hard to play at any reasonable level. Respect for the people who still commit themselves to it though.
Add the ActiBlizzard scandal to the mix, and you have even fewer people playing.
That said, most of the population plays Arcade, not Ladder.
Missed ya man, so glad you’re back.
“The army that sweet, baby Terran dreams are made of,” lol.
The army that, "sweet baby Terran dreams are made of" 😂🤣
This was one of those few times where the Zerg pushes back the Terran mecha
Amazing!!!
I’ve never actually seen Mech beat a Zerg before, they just have too many tools to deal with this style lol
Edit: I stand corrected, should have watched the whole video
@@popeneiad7968 I've seen it a few times. Normally its the ghost's and BCs that do most of the heavy lifting, to be fair, and it's always a bit scrappy, but it definitely works. It's bassically a battle of the spellcasters, EMP and snipe taking down vipers and infestors, with BCs yamato giving terran the alpha strike advantage. After that, much as you see here, mech does just overpower most of zergs stuff.
@@Santisima_Trinidad TvZ confirmed EZ. Just be Maru.
@@manopeace9175 exactly.
"marus mass thor strategy"
Omg hes *literally* me☺
Maru being Maru 😍
Mass Thors and Marines- that’s how I got to Platinum league back in 2011 lol
Awesome! Always happy to watch mech games! YAY!
Missed Rotty doing Starcraft... usually I now watch him doing GG Poker!
He does gg poker??
@@Carriby Yes he does, every Tuesday afternoon live stream on youtube.
Was just rewatching a Battle cruiser video. Time to screw up the sleep schedule some more!
Hell yeah Maru!! Much love to u!
And he is BACK BABY!
at around the 1:40 mark the commentator says it isnt a big investment and isnt 30 lings, when in reality its 32 lings, and its still not a big investment even at that amount of lings.
the kind of game that is so much relax and enjoyable to watch than to play
Dude, for real. You couldn't PAY me to play this game. But I'll watch pro games for a hour no problem.
Finally you are back :)
19:25 - looses 3 infestors to a low HP thor he didn't finish-off! O.o
Good catch, I was wondering where his infestors went; tragic that it happened right after an absolutely perfect engagement on Maru where he could had maybe snowballed and at least damage the eco.
@@EvilSmonker are infestors expensive?
@@konosmgr Yea especially gas, they are also a very good unit for trading effectively though assuming they don't die since their spells are so effective against many compositions.
A maxed body fight, what mayhem, such delicious
Ragnarok did some beautiful plays. But I wish he did more on the upgrade front. Seing +1 armor being researched at the last minute was disappointing. Also, why did these corruptors had to commit suicide? 😟
Awesome scrappy games!
MARU IS HERE
Zerg threw the second game with the muta switch
Avilo is the God of mech
wow maru is just so strong
Terrans: "Mech isn't viable."
Maru: "Watch me kill not just RagnaroK, but also Reynor with mech."
The moral of the story is "Just Play Like Maru."
maru is nuts
well done
The legend returns!
how did ragnarok clone the ravagers @9:10???
blinding cloud is a chain that absolutely drags terran mech through the mud, theres a reason my mech sucks and is not meta at all
Good job maru
i'm rooting for the asian guy with the bowl cut
Maru - robot
thor is here
4:16
Zerg/Protoss army value is a bit more expensive than the Terran army still Terran wins...
StarCraft 2 in a nutshell.
From the Makers of Kaijus vs Jaegers we have the award winning director called the "4th Race" in Starcraft Maru.
Bringing the much anticipated sequel THOR 2: Tanke and BC starring Rambo and with special appearances by Rocky and the Terminator.
omg thors v ravens
Zerg are OP
I never understand this PRO TERRAN not repair their stuff LOL Looks cool but end up losing bunch
Poor Lowko
I defended this the other night and they were salty.
Whats the name of the announcer who keeps suggesting stuff as if he is a pro player also pointed out maru to be sloppy. ??
What a spoiler on thumbnail image animations :(
//edit, ok I watched it yesterday from different channel.
XD and again ads every 5 mins. I love the greed
ravagers are NOT good against thors, in fact the only combat unit that can beat a group of thors are lurkers only if the thors try to fight offensively against the lurkers.... infestors/vipers are necessary to beat thors...
8:05
:)
коро че нету интереса к ним согласися!
Ragnarok threw that game
First
TvZ match-up is a joke right now. ;(
Aligulac Balance Report: 48.95% TvZ win rate.
Not really a joke.
Of course every matchup pales in comparison to TvT... but thats not what the entire game is about now is it? TvZ still stands tall over literally every matchup that isn't TvT. You can't outshine the sun.