Warhound is a joke, why bother wasting time making an unit that is basically a goliath with a new model? Then there is the Replicant, probably the laziest and dumbest idea that Blizzard has ever conceived in their RTS history. Where is the creativity in the Terran and Protoss lineup other than the Oracle?

machoman

Canada2 Posts

October 27 2011 15:32 GMT

#202

Woulnd't the replicant be able to replicate the viper? So isn`t the replicant waaayy better?

machoman

Canada2 Posts

October 27 2011 15:35 GMT

#203

And considering the replicant can replicate the viper, it could replicate the viper while it's pulling the collosus and pull it back.. =D

zarepath

United States1626 Posts

October 27 2011 17:02 GMT

#204

How the heck is the Tempest so high on that list?

Noxie

United States2227 Posts

October 27 2011 18:08 GMT

#205

dat shredder.

Seems like an interesting unit... I am hoping they don't nerf it too much haha.

mastergriggy

United States1312 Posts

October 27 2011 18:29 GMT

#206

Viper's ability reminds me of the magnatron thing in Command and Conquer. It was so much fun pulling ships out of the water and watching as they instantly were destroyed.

nimbus99

Canada194 Posts

October 27 2011 20:19 GMT

#207

new unit portrait for warhound = warhound

wonkwink

United States8 Posts

October 27 2011 21:18 GMT

#208

Reason why warhound should be in last place (which it is): It doesn't look cool, it seems very-A move, and IT BREAKS SEIGE LINES (stupid idea since tvt was always about good tank positioning and harrassment).

Reason why the battle hellion deserves second lowest: Transformers don't belong in starcraft. It's just stupid from a lore perspective. Also many people believe the hellions are good enough, and I think a unit that can do that much potential dps should be fragile in itself.

Reason why Viper is number 1: Zerg needs a new spellcaster. Especially one that isn't so straightforward. Most zerg units so far have just been straightforward attackers. I'm glad zerg is now getting a unit that isn't based around just doing a lot of damage. And i think all zergs want to see the collosus have a new counter now that NP got nerfed.

HowardRoark

1146 Posts

October 27 2011 21:45 GMT

#209

Viper for the spectator aspect, and Shredder because seldom have Blizzard implemented new mechanics into Star2, but with the Shredder they thought up something new.

Viper, because it is anti-deathball, and death balls kills the fun. Viper will force P to split the ball.

MattyClutch

United States711 Posts

October 27 2011 22:05 GMT

#210

I picked Viper, but I did so only because I wanted to be honest. As a Protoss I fear, come HOTS, I will be cursing the damned thing

Froadac

United States6733 Posts

October 28 2011 00:10 GMT

#211

On October 25 2011 15:50 hiro protagonist wrote:
Has to be the shredder! I soooo miss spider mines, and this is a really fresh take on that Idea!

Oh, and fast Hydras should be an option

Yup. Same here. Shredder = zoning = win.

Rogerabbit_gosu

United Kingdom27 Posts

October 28 2011 01:00 GMT

#212

Haha who couldnt chose Viper. I love the way the units are working, I cant see myself losing a game using ling/infestor/Viper... But then again I cant imagine a terran losing a game going hero thor+ mech vs zerg with shredders to defend counter attacks.... I cant imagine a protoss losing vs terrans with replicated tanks... It seems like every race is getting a ridiculous units. To be honest I think the best change in HOTS so far is the hydra movement upgrade @ hive tech. Also the goliath, well warhound same shit seems to be a bit of a "go to" unit in most situations, which doesnt feel right for the game. Battle hellion is literally the most useless thing ever created, I dont think they will be that much better than hellions for long enough to justify actually getting the upgrade. Obviously I hate the mass recall on the nexi, but there is no way in hell thats making it to the final cut :D

sluggaslamoo

Australia4494 Posts

October 28 2011 01:59 GMT

#213

Shredder is not really new, its a lot like the spider-mine in terms of the way you interact with it.

You never leave units close to the spider-mine because the enemy will drag it into your army.

Same with the shredder, only that it stops working.

Link_Drako

United States53 Posts

October 28 2011 02:28 GMT

#214

Swarm Host FTW!

Perseverance

Japan2800 Posts

October 28 2011 03:04 GMT

#215

The Viper is my favorite, though I think they are all pretty cool

DrunkenElmo

United States9 Posts

October 28 2011 04:38 GMT

#216

On October 28 2011 06:18 wonkwink wrote:
Reason why warhound should be in last place (which it is): It doesn't look cool, it seems very-A move, and IT BREAKS SEIGE LINES (stupid idea since tvt was always about good tank positioning and harrassment).

Reason why the battle hellion deserves second lowest: Transformers don't belong in starcraft. It's just stupid from a lore perspective. Also many people believe the hellions are good enough, and I think a unit that can do that much potential dps should be fragile in itself.

Reason why Viper is number 1: Zerg needs a new spellcaster. Especially one that isn't so straightforward. Most zerg units so far have just been straightforward attackers. I'm glad zerg is now getting a unit that isn't based around just doing a lot of damage. And i think all zergs want to see the collosus have a new counter now that NP got nerfed.

THANK YOU! I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this...I wouldn't even be against the idea of the warhound if they at least made it look a little sexier

sucks that it's taking place of the thor

Remfire

492 Posts

October 28 2011 04:43 GMT

#217

I like the shredder, pretty sweet

Freefall

Bahamas46 Posts

October 28 2011 06:13 GMT

#218

Viper... not because i particularity like it there just wasn't really any unit i liked =l

Grobyc

Canada18410 Posts

October 28 2011 07:27 GMT

#219

Viper easily looks to more awesome to me. The only thing I think that would have equally pleased me would have been getting the lurker instead of the swarm host.