There are already half a dozen strategy guides for sale on the Internet that promise to help new and old players alike to master the content in Starcraft 2. But, like any good player, I am a bit skeptical that they can do that. So, I wanted to write up a few things that I would need to see in a strategy guide before I’d lay down my own cold hard cash on it.
Actually Useful Introduction
All the introductory content out there can be a little condescending. I don’t want to read how stupid some guru player thinks I am. I want to know how to play the game and beat that guru. So, let’s lay out some truly useful, well written strategies that go through the basics of mastering the content in the game from step one on.
Multiple Builds and Difficulties
If the writer only plays Zerg, they’re only going to offer Zerg strategies that work. I need strategies for all three races and they need to be catered to different difficulty levels, different opponents, and different play outs. If they’re not going to work the same way across multiple scenarios, I want to know and have the tools to adjust.
Shortcuts and Examples
A good strategy guide had better include screenshots, videos and charts to illustrate what I need to do. I want hotkeys, video examples, and images of what is happening in those descriptions. Without those examples, what’s the point of all the money going into the product.
In short, a strategy guide really needs to lay out good strategies and then show me how they work. I’ve seen quite a few strategy guides out there and they all work in their own way, but so far I’m most interested in Starcraft 2 Mastery. It offers all of the information I’ve outlined above and more, making it a great option for top level players and newbies alike.
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Tags: Multiplayer, Starcraft, Starcraft 2, Strategy Guide
