Link:Replay
Opponents' Rank: Silver 4
MMR Change: +10 (1356)
Recap: I was setting up for my usual 3-gate sentry expand when this guys stole my second gas. Well, I have one strong 1-gas build, and it's the 4 gate. So I 4 gate, and he barely had anything there.
That earned me a little mild BM complaining about the "skillgate", but I talked to the guy afterwards explaining that the gas steal is pretty much an invitation to four gate and he seemed pretty cool about it.
Seriously, though, I love me a macro game, but if you hatch first and steal my gas, it's four gate time.
Lessons: Not much. Possibly that I should four gate more. I was trying it for a while, but I realized that running a good four gate requires good micro and smooth early game execution under pressure-- exactly my weaknesses-- and doesn't reward good macro or game management-- my strengths. I figure it's better to play to my strengths.
It's still a good build to keep in your back pocket for when people get greedy, though.
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