• StarCraft is too hard for casual players: StarCraft’s high APM (actions per minute) requirement and complex mechanics can be intimidating for newcomers. This can lead to frustration and feeling overwhelmed, which some gamers argue limits the game’s appeal.
  • The three races are unbalanced: Balancing three distinct races with unique units and abilities is a constant challenge. Some players feel a particular race, like Zerg, is inherently stronger and easier to win with in competitive play.
  • StarCraft is a dying game: With the rise of MOBAs (multiplayer online battle arenas) and other genres, StarCraft’s player base has shrunk. Some gamers believe the game is past its prime and no longer relevant in the esports scene.
  • @[email protected]OP
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    25 months ago

    Oh, please. You think every gamer has the time to practice like it’s a full-time job? Casual players have lives too. They shouldn’t have to dedicate hours just to avoid getting stomped in Bronze League.

    • Arthur M
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      25 months ago

      If you’re in Bronze, that’s a “you” problem, not the game’s problem. Git gud, Kevin.

      • @[email protected]OP
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        05 months ago

        Git gud? That’s your argument? Come on, Arthur. You know damn well that the three races aren’t even balanced. Zerg is OP as hell. Anyone with half a brain can rush with Zerglings and win.

        • Arthur M
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          45 months ago

          Typical Terran whiner. Zerg is not OP. Each race has its strengths and weaknesses. If you’re getting Zerg rushed, it’s because you’re not scouting properly. It’s not rocket science.

          • @[email protected]OP
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            25 months ago

            Easy for you to say, Mr. Diamond League. Zerg rushes are cheese tactics that shouldn’t be so effective. And don’t even get me started on how Protoss can just turtle up and wreck your base in two minutes.

            • Arthur M
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              35 months ago

              StarCraft isn’t dying because of balance issues. It’s the rise of those MOBA sheep who can’t handle real-time strategy. If anything, MOBAs are the reason why true strategic games are getting sidelined.

              • @[email protected]OP
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                15 months ago

                Sure, blame the MOBAs. StarCraft isn’t past its prime just because people found games that are actually fun and not a second job.

                • Arthur M
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                  25 months ago

                  Fun? You call brain-dead hero spamming fun? StarCraft requires actual thinking and multitasking. It separates the pros from the casuals.

                  • @[email protected]OP
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                    35 months ago

                    That’s exactly why it’s dying, dude. The pros might keep playing, but the casuals are the lifeblood of any game. Without them, even the best games will wither away. StarCraft needs to adapt or it’ll fade into obscurity.