What it takes to be a Diamond level player in Starcraft 2

[Very nerdy post incoming]

I bet, all the while you're playing Starcraft 2 (herein will be called SC2) quick match games, you're wondering "How on earth do i become a Diamond level player?" It's a fairly good question, seeing as how when you watch commentaries, they're typically focused on high level diamond players like HuK, TLO, IdrA, Marrow, etc, and these players are way beyond what we consider 'good at SC2'. So the question still stands: how do i get one of these:



It's quite simple really. All you have to do is one of the following:

• Build a massive amount of a unit that can hit air AND ground units and upgrade them.
• Proxy or cheese, whether it be unit producing structures or cannons.
• Tech to tier 3 units while your teammates protect you (3v3 and 4v4 ONLY.)
• M&M&M Ball (in all leagues.)
• 4gate (in all leagues.)

I know, the nerd in some of you will rage, saying "well you can defend this kind of stuff!" Of course you can, but realistically lower tier players do not have the macro/micro capabilities to stave off a well executed reaper harass, or 6 cannons eating their resource line. As a test, I decided for several platinum 4v4 games that i was going to do NOTHING except produce marines off of 6 - 10 reactors, and upgrade them. Unsurprisingly, I won 99% of the games, as well as did so well score wise that the system promoted me to Diamond rank 40s.

Maybe this is a 'strategy' that requires nerfing, or maybe more balancing is required; but all I know is that it works, and works almost too well. If you're looking, however, to play a more 'legit' way, that shows off your Micro/Macro, i suggest watching pro level commentaries, or game analysis to brush up on your Sc2 experience. You'll never learn too much in the world of Starcraft, that I can guarantee. I'm all about early aggression/harass, however.

If you haven't been introduced to Starcraft 2, or are one of the several people I've heard say "I just play single player," I urge you to take a look at the multi-player, or the game as a whole. There is a ton of fun to be had, and a lot of great experiences and memories to share with friends you make through the game. There's nothing quite like sitting down with 3 other friends and stomping people in 4 vs. 4 matches for hours and hours. Go on, give it a try.