In the vast galaxy of Starcraft gameplay, a query has recently emerged concerning the existence of Zerg players in the lower ranks. Raised by user Lego5656, the question stems from his personal experience of encountering mostly Protoss players and a relatively small number of Terrans out of a total of eighteen games.
Summary
- The query generated a range of responses, indicating a mixture of experiences and theories about why Zerg players seem to be sparse on the lower rungs.
- Several users suggested that many Zerg players might be stuck in the diamond league, essentially leaving fewer Zerg players in the lower leagues.
- Some other comments expressed a desire to play Zerg, but found the gameplay too challenging or fear of phasing out of existence.
Responses From The Galactic Republic
Sad_Hedgehog4818‘s comment stated that ‘basically all Zergs on the ladder are stuck in diamond‘. This indicates an agreed perception of the Zerg’s positioning on the ladder, denoting a concentration of Zerg players in the diamond league.
Nerdles15 showed a longing to play Zerg, though they suspect it might result in their own existential crisis. An amusing fear, but relatable for many undeniably.
Zerg: An Uphill Battle?
reiks12 points out that in the top league, ‘it’s all Protoss and Terran‘, suggesting a scarce Zerg representation, which might discourage new or low-level players from picking Zerg.
Bloody_Ozran also notes the potential challenge of playing Zerg, contending that it feels like it requires more actions per minute than Protoss or Terran gameplays, perhaps encouraging less experienced players to steer clear of the race.
The Lone Voices of Zerg
Despite the overwhelming sentiment of Zerg scarcity, there is a small contingent of users who share their Zerg-playing experiences. Skiwa80 states ‘Lately, I see many plats too, I’m a plat Zerg‘, suggesting that not all hope is lost for the Zerg Empire.
In the grand galactic warfare of Starcraft, Zerg players, it seems, have become somewhat of an endangered species at the lower leagues. Whether due to the perceived difficulty of the race, or perhaps a conscious choice made by players after weighing the strengths and weaknesses of each faction, it appears that the Protoss and Terran are currently dominating the field. However, like Skiwa80, there may be more Zerg players out there, perhaps hesitant to surface due to their rarity. To those players, we salute you, commanders!
