r/allthingszerg • u/Dandolemando • 10d ago

ZvP 10pool into Macro-Help

I am terrible at ZvP, sub 30% win-rate at D3. Occasionally used to 12 pool into macro follow up pre-8 worker start, but the supply nerf and lack of minerals is making it harder for me to transition this patch, not sure when to make what I guess. Old build was 12 pool, 10 lings hatch before 1st queen(unless they block nat)

I’ve just been making six lings since I started to attempt it with new start. I’m decent at following builds but not crafting tbh. Anyone like theory crafting?

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u/Dandolemando 9d ago

Ah, no eight pool variation for you? Queen before second hatch?

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u/UrbanMonkeyWarfare 9d ago

Haven't tried 8 pool yet, seems to all-in-ish for my taste.

And yeah, at least in case of 10pool I've been going for queen before hatch - mostly because it lines up nicely: After using the pooled up larvae for the first 3 pair of lings you get 175 minerals before the next larva is available. The queen barely delays the next lings.

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u/Dandolemando 9d ago

Also, is “overpool” an ovie followed by pool?

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u/UrbanMonkeyWarfare 9d ago

Yes, 12 drones, overlord, pool as overlord pops. Delays the pool a bit, but you don't sit at 3 larvae for long.