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How to Use the Patrol in Starcraft

"Starcraft" is a real-time strategy game developed by Blizzard. The game pits three alien races -- the Terran, the Zerg and the Protoss -- against one another in strategic combat from an isometric viewpoint. Players assume the role of a commander who can shape forces depending on the player̵7;s needs. While you̵7;re building your base, it̵7;s a good idea to protect it from incoming invaders. Using the patrol command you can send units to survey an area, which causes them to stop and attack any enemies that come into their field of vision.

Instructions

- 1
  Select a unit or group of units that you want to use on patrol. Patrol units should have good mobility and you may wish to opt for inexpensive units (like zealots, marines or zerglings) as there is a fairly high chance that the unit will be destroyed during an attack.
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  Right-click on the part of the map that you want your units to start their patrol from. A patrol basically sets two waypoints, the first being where your units stand and the second is somewhere else on the map. If you don̵7;t want your units patrolling extremely long distances, send them to a destination close to the end of their patrol route first.
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  Click ̶0;Patrol̶1; from the unit action menu at the bottom right. Left-click somewhere else on the map to start the unit̵7;s patrol. If you are using medics, these units will stop and heal any damaged units they encounter, while SCVs will stop and repair and damaged mechanical units or buildings they encounter.

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