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On October 05 2011 18:53 tnud wrote:Show nested quote +On October 05 2011 18:49 sitromit wrote:On October 05 2011 18:43 Gamegene wrote:On October 05 2011 18:37 eviltomahawk wrote:On October 05 2011 18:32 Qikz wrote:On October 05 2011 18:31 emc wrote:
what would the point be in having a mech unit that heals other mech units? scvs cost 50 minerals and heal mech...
it's definitely an attacking unit It could be a supporting unit as already said. Possibly a caster or someone who can use like spidermines. Mech badly needs some kind of supporting unit. Mech in TvP is impossible right now against a good protoss. I would also like to add that BW technically had two Terran ground spellcasters: Ghosts and Medics (who had restoration and that blinding flare). SC2 technically has only one: the Ghost (which is a damn good spellcaster IMO). Perhaps Blizzard sees enough room in the Terran tech tree to fit in another ground-based spellcaster, possibly to also support and complement Mech as well. Just give the raven the ability to stop voidrays blink stalkers chargelots zealotbombs carriers collosus immortals EVERY SINGLE FUCKING PROTOSS UNIT from tearing mech apart. seriously. the raven's spells need work. It's kind of amusing seeing what Terran players' worries are. "I have a hard time winning while using only half of my available units against one race! Please buff mech, so I can win using only that!". LOL... ... ????? You don't wish for all Zerg units to be viable? If you play T you want as many options as possible, there is nothing wrong with wanting a new mech unit. Also, get the fuck out with the balance whine.
First, there was no "balance whine" in what he said. Second, I don't hear people talking about how air isn't viable. How you can't just build StarPort units and a smattering of Barracks/Factory units and win. Nobody complains about that.
It's always about how there isn't enough Mech. Even though fully 2/3rds of all Terran matchups use Mech. So this isn't about having "as many options as possible;" this is about you wanting Siege Tanks. Just admit it.
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Given the Chill comment from the blue post and given the obvious flamethrower and the fact that we know there'sa frozen world element to the campaign and what not, I'm fairly sure that it's just a beefier fire using unit. Probably a remade Hellion to adapt to the climate needs, I don't think they'd give them transformation mode.
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i really hope this new unit will Stim.... i hope all bio units get Stim: reapers, ghosts and scvs
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A fusion of hellion and the reaper?
A hellion that can jump cliffs maybe? :D
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Looks like a hellion that can tranform into a super firebat O.o
Melting zerglings is never gonna be easier.
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Seems Blizzard planned to give him actual legs but decided thin metal poles with wheels attached was a better idea.
Overall I like the idea of giving more units a transformation option but this just looks kinda ridiculous.
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a melee splash damage unit with combat armor and the ability to jump cliffs
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On October 05 2011 19:17 Isualin wrote:
a melee splash damage unit with combat armor and the ability to jump cliffs
I reckon that'd be a good alternative to the reaper. Maybe it'd see some more use than the reaper does too. Since late game, especially against protoss you won't just have zealots instantly in your face.
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a hellion that transforms into a firebat riding roller blades?
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Excited!!
If they're starting to create hype, it means we're reaching a closer release date for HotS!! Although I'd imagine a lot of testing is still to be required...
With regards to this new unit. The silhouette seems a bit crazy really and too much like a transformer, not sure if I like it. But looks to me like a redesign of the firebat, with a weaker flame, designed with wheels, so it's faster. Thinking tier 3 infantry unit.
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Looks like some weird new Thor, maybe a replacement?
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No idea what that is gonna do. What does terran even need?
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A upgrade for the Hellion ''Increased fire power and decreased speed''.
Man the racks has 4 units and the SP has 5 and the factory only has 3!
Hope this is a factory unit! :D (MECH)
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On October 05 2011 19:11 Xayoz wrote:
A fusion of hellion and the reaper?
A hellion that can jump cliffs maybe? :D
No, a reaper that has a flamethrower :D
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Obviously it's Hellion's and Viking's (ground mode) love child.
It sucks.
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On October 05 2011 19:25 epoc wrote:
No idea what that is gonna do. What does terran even need?
A nerf?
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On October 05 2011 19:23 WArped wrote:
Looks like some weird new Thor, maybe a replacement?
Could be a thor style unit like the goliath and the cannon on top is a gattling cannon. Maybe it's down to the fact thors are useless against magic boxed air units and also anything other than mutalisks.
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On October 05 2011 19:27 -Archangel- wrote:Show nested quote +On October 05 2011 19:25 epoc wrote:
No idea what that is gonna do. What does terran even need? A nerf?
Lol, are you never happy with the nerfs -.-'.
Z and P will get new units too, chill.
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At first sight I thought FIREBAT!!!! But then you can clearly see there is wheels on his shoulders... If it's helion it would suck a lot because it is already a ground unit and I highly doubt it's armor would get higher in robot mode...
EDIT: It's a helion transformer 100%  The helion front wheels are smaller then the ones on the back just like the shadows of the teaser pic... SIIIIIIIIIIIIGH!!!!
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Can't wait for Blizzcon now, all our questions answered!
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