SC2 is better now after the expansions, but for a while it was pretty dominated by various boring and/or cheesy strategies. And SC1 has some mechanics that are

SC2 is better now after the expansions, but for a while it was pretty dominated by various boring and/or cheesy strategies. And SC1 has some mechanics that are almost like fighting games, which are often basically subtle bug exploits. It is VERY difficult to physically pull off some of the motions required to compete at a high level. I prefer SC2 but there are real reasons people prefer Brood War.