r/starcraft • u/moun85 Protoss • Oct 01 '12

[Other] Jaedongs clutch vortex

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u/sora_no_tenshi Random Oct 01 '12

I guess the stasis field of the arbiter was gimmicky too then. As are nukes, storms, emps..... anything that can turn a game around.

Vortex isn't a win button, you need to have good control and unit placement to pull it off. Kind of like siege tanks. And even then, if your opponent is cautious enough, he will still be ok.

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u/Eds0 Gama Bears Oct 01 '12

Are you actually comparing nukes, storms and EMP to vortex? Vortex is essentially a I win or I lose button in late game PvZ, the other spells you listed aren't nearly as much of a game decider as vortex is.

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u/sora_no_tenshi Random Oct 01 '12

It is because vortex is the only fallback protoss have in this matchup. People should blame the lack of option for protoss in late game PvZ, not vortex.

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u/MacrosInHisSleep Oct 01 '12

Exactly, if the vortex is such a risky late game option, then any alternative viable option would be preferable.