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vrok
Profile Joined August 2009
Sweden2541 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 23:24:24
March 07 2013 23:23 GMT
#1
Taken from Blizzard's SC2 facebook page:

Level up and earn all-new unit skins for a few of your favorite units! Which will you use?

Dominate your opponent in style. Pre-purchase Heart of the Swarm today! http://bit.ly/ZrUKms


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Site seems to be under maintenance right now so link doesn't work. Not sure what I think about this. The zergling looks really bad, and the zealot doesn't seem different at all other than colors, because I don't think there's an actual size difference, just made so for emphasis. Anway, I hope you can turn off this stuff for competitive play.
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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 23:25:20
March 07 2013 23:24 GMT
#2
Ling looks like a dinosaue. Marine slowly morphing into a rauder. I would like these enabled for tournaments.
Refer to my post.
FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
March 07 2013 23:27 GMT
#3
aw Zerg got hosed. The zergling looks stupid compared to the marine and zealot D;
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Daogin
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada2308 Posts
March 07 2013 23:28 GMT
#4
On March 08 2013 08:27 FrostedMiniWheats wrote:
aw Zerg got hosed. The zergling looks stupid compared to the marine and zealot D;

the zealot looks like a recolour o.O
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eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
March 07 2013 23:29 GMT
#5
Marine > Zergling > Zealot

The Marine looks badass. New helmet. Extra shoulder padding. And a badass new gun with a bayonet. It makes me proud to play Terran.

The new Ling is a bit less interesting since it's just an extra fin, although a large one at that. I wonder how it will affect visibility of the ling speed upgrade wings and if it's too distracting when lings are in large numbers.

A recolored Zealot is lame.
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Larkin
Profile Blog Joined January 2012
United Kingdom7161 Posts
March 07 2013 23:29 GMT
#6
I imagine there will be a variety of these, and I don't imagine they're compulsory.

Adding new, optional aethestics is never a bad thing - if you don't like them, don't use them, it has no effect either way.
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TotalBiscuit
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United Kingdom5437 Posts
March 07 2013 23:30 GMT
#7
ITT: People sharing their subjective preferences on unit skins.
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Wafflelisk
Profile Joined October 2011
Canada1061 Posts
March 07 2013 23:30 GMT
#8
New Marine = Gears of War?
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FrostedMiniWheats
Profile Joined August 2010
United States30730 Posts
March 07 2013 23:30 GMT
#9
On March 08 2013 08:28 Daogin wrote:
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On March 08 2013 08:27 FrostedMiniWheats wrote:
aw Zerg got hosed. The zergling looks stupid compared to the marine and zealot D;

the zealot looks like a recolour o.O


A good recolor, lol.

Who wants lings with mohawks? Not I
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Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States1330 Posts
March 07 2013 23:32 GMT
#10
new marines should have a different melee animation like hydras or roaches :D
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Archas
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States6531 Posts
March 07 2013 23:34 GMT
#11
The Zealot isn't a simple recolor. Look closer, folks.
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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
March 07 2013 23:36 GMT
#12
On March 08 2013 08:34 Archas wrote:
The Zealot isn't a simple recolor. Look closer, folks.

When the picture is the way it is, sure there are very minor changes. In game you won't be able to distinguish those.
Refer to my post.
joshie0808
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Canada1023 Posts
March 07 2013 23:36 GMT
#13
Under your profile > rewards in the sc2 client, you can enable/disable these. If you have the collectors edition of the game, you can also enable/disable those skins for the thor and ultralisk.
sevia
Profile Joined May 2010
United States954 Posts
March 07 2013 23:38 GMT
#14
Mercenary marine is aesthetically overpowered.
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SolidMoose
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1240 Posts
March 07 2013 23:44 GMT
#15
I demand my new marine use that bayonet in melee range
Proof.
Profile Joined August 2011
535 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-07 23:54:49
March 07 2013 23:48 GMT
#16
Aren't these the same skins that were added under the rewards section in 2.0.4?

Zergling looks like a drone fused with it.. I thought they had wings originally as the bonus skin.

Edit: here it is
http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=399876
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PanN
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
United States2828 Posts
March 07 2013 23:50 GMT
#17
This is nice and all, but what ever happened to the new queen model? That thing was gorgeous!
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PhoenixVoid
Profile Blog Joined December 2011
Canada32740 Posts
March 07 2013 23:50 GMT
#18
The new Marines look pretty damn cool with their bayonets and armor, though it could be strange in game when they fail to melee an enemy unit.
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juicyjames *
Profile Joined August 2011
United States3815 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-08 02:10:58
March 08 2013 02:09 GMT
#19
Heart of the Swarm Preview: Leveling Rewards

http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8983615

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm is just around the corner, and with it, you'll discover a host of new opportunities to customize the look and feel of your StarCraft II experience. Previously, we detailed how you can earn experience points and customization rewards through the Heart of the Swarm leveling system by playing Matchmaking and Custom Games. This time, we'd like to take a look at the different types of rewards that are up for grabs.

Character Portraits and Decals

Character portraits have always been an exciting way to show off your StarCraft II accomplishments, and Heart of the Swarm will allow you even more opportunities to inject some attitude into your profile. Once the game launches, you'll find the reward section of your profile page loaded with a bevy of brand new portraits, ready and waiting to be unlocked as you progress through the leveling system.


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We've also added tons of epic new decal rewards that you can proudly display on your structures in-game. It's worth noting that all of these new portraits and decals are additions to the existing reward pool, and will not be replacing those found in Wings of Liberty.

Unit Skins and Dances

Heart of the Swarm will also feature two exciting new reward types that you can bring with you directly to the battlefield: unit skins and dance animations. Currently, dance animations can be unlocked at levels 10, 15, and 20, while unit skins become available at levels 20 and 30.


[image loading]


If you've ever felt that your army could use more attitude, the skins above will have your opponents trembling at the mere sight of your opening gambit. Those of you who would prefer to spruce up your main base can avoid supply blocks in style with the skins found below.


[image loading]


Finally, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that even StarCraft units need a break for some R&R. Perfect for any occasion, these community-inspired dances will get your army's toes tapping and are just the thing for celebrating your victories on the battlefield.

Now that you've had a sneak peek at some the new customization rewards, what are you most excited to unlock once you log in to StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm on March 12? Let us know in the comment section below.
This Week in SC2Find out what happened 'This Week in Starcraft 2': http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=278126
docvoc
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
United States5491 Posts
March 08 2013 02:12 GMT
#20
On March 08 2013 11:09 juicyjames wrote:
Heart of the Swarm Preview: Leveling Rewards

http://us.battle.net//sc2/en/blog/8983615

Show nested quote +
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm is just around the corner, and with it, you'll discover a host of new opportunities to customize the look and feel of your StarCraft II experience. Previously, we detailed how you can earn experience points and customization rewards through the Heart of the Swarm leveling system by playing Matchmaking and Custom Games. This time, we'd like to take a look at the different types of rewards that are up for grabs.

Character Portraits and Decals

Character portraits have always been an exciting way to show off your StarCraft II accomplishments, and Heart of the Swarm will allow you even more opportunities to inject some attitude into your profile. Once the game launches, you'll find the reward section of your profile page loaded with a bevy of brand new portraits, ready and waiting to be unlocked as you progress through the leveling system.


[image loading]


We've also added tons of epic new decal rewards that you can proudly display on your structures in-game. It's worth noting that all of these new portraits and decals are additions to the existing reward pool, and will not be replacing those found in Wings of Liberty.

Unit Skins and Dances

Heart of the Swarm will also feature two exciting new reward types that you can bring with you directly to the battlefield: unit skins and dance animations. Currently, dance animations can be unlocked at levels 10, 15, and 20, while unit skins become available at levels 20 and 30.


[image loading]


If you've ever felt that your army could use more attitude, the skins above will have your opponents trembling at the mere sight of your opening gambit. Those of you who would prefer to spruce up your main base can avoid supply blocks in style with the skins found below.


[image loading]


Finally, we'd like to take this opportunity to remind you that even StarCraft units need a break for some R&R. Perfect for any occasion, these community-inspired dances will get your army's toes tapping and are just the thing for celebrating your victories on the battlefield.

Now that you've had a sneak peek at some the new customization rewards, what are you most excited to unlock once you log in to StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm on March 12? Let us know in the comment section below.

JJ, what would we do without you? This could be very cool, or very stupid, but I hope it brings it a considerable casual crowd to support SC2 since it seems impossible now to have a large scale game that doesn't have one of those. That said, I hope these are features that can be turned off if we do not wish to use them.
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Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-03-08 02:12:54
March 08 2013 02:12 GMT
#21
I'm actually curious at what happen when you supply drop on the new depot skin.
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julianto
Profile Joined December 2010
2292 Posts
March 08 2013 02:15 GMT
#22
I like the new skins. I hope they have new skins for a lot more units. I realize the Thor and Ultralisk would not have reskins due to deluxe editions.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
rice_devOurer
Profile Joined July 2012
United States773 Posts
March 08 2013 02:15 GMT
#23
hey... how about mules? :D
or tanks...
or banelings...
or...
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HeeroFX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States2704 Posts
March 08 2013 02:16 GMT
#24
Marine looks sick! Zealot looks like they just colored it blue without really trying to hard, and well...zergling looks like it belongs in Jurassic park lol.
Celestia
Profile Joined February 2011
Mexico376 Posts
March 08 2013 02:19 GMT
#25
Am I the only one that want cartoonish skins like the videos of Starcrafts?
KadaverBB
Profile Blog Joined June 2009
Germany25657 Posts
March 08 2013 02:28 GMT
#26
We got a thread for this http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=399876
If there is new information available, contact the OP real quick so he can edit it in
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