I read it all, and I agree with almost everything (except some of the conflicting balance issues, but they are still 90% right)

Great interviews and some really good quotes in there to remember

RAZROK

Latvia49 Posts

June 06 2010 12:49 GMT

#123

Obviously too many Z's interviewed. Tbh everything, where T is invovled is imba. Its just that the race didnt recieve any nerfs, just got buffed and buffed just because people were not winning with it. The problem wasnt the race itself, it was people who were playing it.

SyyRaaaN

Sweden136 Posts

June 06 2010 22:33 GMT

#124

Intresting interviews and its always intresting to listen to the pro:s about their views of the game. As always with interpretations and opinions, they can't really be correct or incorrect, just well argumented for =).

One thing boggles me though, that you actually will switch over and play this game and give it a reputation that it honestly doesn't diserve. Good luck however with your gaming!

Setz3R

United States455 Posts

June 07 2010 20:27 GMT

#125

Its great to know that most of the top players and influential players of the world are carrying the majority of views! We all want to have a great game at release Blizzard, hopefully you guys hear our call and work with us like you used to. We all love your games and are extremely loyal. Out of all the games I've beta tested I can safely say this is the most fun, greatest community, and BEST beta test I might ever have. It was a huge pleasure to be apart of this.

LyZerGAciD

5 Posts

June 08 2010 17:49 GMT

#126

just found this

nice interviews i agree wit anything mentioned about bnet 2.0 and the balance issues (though terrans seem too happy and thus keeping quiet concerning this topic OFC) and hell yea add spidermines to Hellions, let Tanks siegemode (oh well) IN MID AIR seriously the only part were i grew "suspicious". Overall gj to saracene :D.

DreamOen

Spain1400 Posts

June 08 2010 23:31 GMT

#127

good to read!

Jawk

6 Posts

June 09 2010 04:38 GMT

#128

A good and interesting read for sure!~

KevinAce

United States101 Posts

June 09 2010 08:48 GMT

#129

Lot of good info...thanks for the interviews. I'm an American over here in South Korea (for 1 year) and quite excited for the release. I hope the momentum from beta carries over.

Anyone over here in SK and want to get together? Artosis? Idra?

Zerksys

United States569 Posts

June 09 2010 10:48 GMT

#130

Interesting take on the new bnet. I noticed the lack of chat channels and how annoying it was to get people together but I didn't really pay any attention to it because most of the time I was focused on just kind of learning the game. Now that it's been brought up though, I can see how much of an annoyance it could be.

Sueco

Sweden283 Posts

June 09 2010 18:18 GMT

#131

Blizzard needs to read this. How do we know if blizz reads this? If they acknowledged Husky's kitten video then this interview needs to become their bloody manifest.

Stato

United Kingdom51 Posts

June 14 2010 11:47 GMT

#132

Well said by all players, Blizzard actually needs to read this and f*(&*&*&*&* implent some of it, how can they say, "do they really want chat channels" has the world gone mad?!

thorkos

2 Posts

June 14 2010 20:23 GMT

#133

Regarding question:

"With an easily accessible match history, build order viewer, and publicly released reps, Blizzard seems to want to “level the playing field” for newer aspiring players. What kind of an impact do you feel this will have?"

I disagree with each and every one of the interviewee's answers. This discourages "cheese" strats and encourages overall perfect play. Think of professional sports. Top teams trade tapes, and dedicate teams of analysts to watch their opponents. Being prepared for an opposing style encourages a better all around game.

theFBaum

United States12 Posts

June 17 2010 00:28 GMT

#134

Really great read. I enjoyed getting a view from the pro GameR Side of things.

This Game is going to be insane. Think back on SC1 after its release and on the problematic issues it had with online play. Now look at Where SC2 is pre-launch. SC2 is far ahead of its predecessor. Granted, the online gaming scene is much different from back then, but the potential here is Just as high as in SC1. I can't imagine what will emerge with the releases of the two "expansions" (essentially they're Just part 2 & 3). I am very excited.