Spoiler warning: some story spoilers for Brood War are discussed here. Please consult the timestamps for which section to avoid.

I've always been incredibly intimidated by the idea of playing real time strategy games, but StarCraft, as well as its expansion Brood War, were an overall positive experience. While the expansion jacked up the difficulty to nearly impossible heights for a newcomer like myself, the vanilla game was fantastic. It eased me into its mechanics while introducing me to the genre, helped me build up my skillset throughout the game's many missions, all while providing one of the most compelling narrative experiences I've had in this media form. I can't recommend this game enough, whether you're new to the genre or a veteran lover of RTS adventures. 🍖

I'd also like to give a big shoutout to my husband. Without his gentle encouragement, I wouldn't have even considered playing this. He also heavily contributed to many aspects of the video like the intro re-edit and its sound design, the CRT photography, some of the writing, and keeping this massive video endeavour moving forward at all times. His efforts elevated this project to something beyond what I'd ever be able to do on my own. Thank you so much! 💜

0:00-1:30 Claws Encounters
1:31-8:51 Introduction
8:52-10:52 The First Mission
10:53-12:22 Controls
12:23-14:46 Story and Instruction Manual
14:47-15:59 Music
16:00-19:21 Characters
19:22-22:29 Gameplay and My Strategies
22:30-23:44 How I Got Hooked
23:45-26:16 What I'd Do Differently
26:17-32:44 Faction and Unit Preferences
32:45-36:11 Brood War
36:12-40:25 SPOILERS: Brood War
40:26-43:25 Conclusion

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