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NicolBolas
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States1388 Posts
October 05 2011 20:52 GMT
#1621
On October 06 2011 04:42 0neder wrote:
I don't want walking mech. I want realistic, treads/hover/wheels mech please. And make the animations jerky, like the walkers on Hoth.


Yes. Because hover vehicles are totally realistic.

And how is the Thor's animation not jerky? If it's feet weren't so big, it looks like the thing would fall over under a stiff breeze.
So you know, cats are interesting. They are kind of like girls. If they come up and talk to you, it's great. But if you try to talk to them, it doesn't always go so well. - Shigeru Miyamoto
chestnutman
Profile Joined March 2011
176 Posts
October 05 2011 20:54 GMT
#1622
It becomes a lot more obvious what this is if you add some googly eyes
+ Show Spoiler +

[image loading]
AndyGB4
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada156 Posts
October 05 2011 20:57 GMT
#1623
Well i think its pretty obvious that this unit has the wheels of a Hellion.
And it has a Ground-Viking type of look. So using common sense, it's some sort of unit that will be able to transform as well, because why the hell would you have 4 wheels in those specific positions if you didnt use them to drive around?

So Hellion wheels + capability to transform

Is it a merge of Hellion with something? Or just a Hellion rework? Or perhaps as some people mentioned (but i dont really see happening) something not Flame related...

But i really cant wait to see this! Also for those of you complaining "Oh why would they give Terran a new unit???" You do know that they'll eventually show the Zerg and Protoss units too right?
Zorgaz
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden2951 Posts
October 05 2011 20:58 GMT
#1624
On October 06 2011 05:33 mythandier wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 05:24 Maculo wrote:
I think I would disagree with the assertion that it is freeze/ice related for the reason that in front of the canon/barrel is a spark light/plug. If it is not a flamethrower then I do not see why it would need a spark light in front.

I see your point but at this point it's pure speculation. Being that it's just a silhouette we have no idea if it is a "spark light" or something to mix a chemical to create a mist of some sort. I concede that logically it seems like it might be something fiery in nature but when you factor in the hint from the Blizzard mod, "chill", it indicates: yes, cold, got it. At any rate, we'll find out eventually but speculation is always fun.
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 05:32 Expurgate wrote:
Because people freaked out over the word "chill," but then realized he was probably just telling the guy to calm down.

Which is why he surrounded the word "chill" with Hint Hint. Yeah...that makes perfect sense


Well i kinda figured he was using the hints in a ''Haha we trolled you Zergs again'' kind of way .

I have a really hard time thinking it would be a freezebot, i mean that would just be.. awkward.
Furthermore, I think the Collosi should be removed! (Zorgaz -Terran/AbrA-Random/Zorg-Dota2) Guineapigs <3
RCMDVA
Profile Joined July 2011
United States708 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 21:05:17
October 05 2011 21:04 GMT
#1625
The Hellion transforms into a secondary battle suit for a Marine.

A Marine is "wearing" the Hellion.

You combine the two units to form a new unit.
Nachtwind
Profile Joined June 2011
Germany1130 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 21:10:20
October 05 2011 21:05 GMT
#1626
On October 06 2011 05:52 NicolBolas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 04:42 0neder wrote:
I don't want walking mech. I want realistic, treads/hover/wheels mech please. And make the animations jerky, like the walkers on Hoth.


Yes. Because hover vehicles are totally realistic.


actually ... yes ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-cushioned_landing_craft

quote: ...... "Like the mechanized landing craft, they are usually equipped with mounted machine guns, although they also support grenade launchers and heavy weapons."

and Russia f.ex. have a real tank hovercraft ...


AAAANNNNND btw sc2 have already one
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Campaign/Diamondback
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Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10366 Posts
October 05 2011 21:05 GMT
#1627
On October 06 2011 03:41 eviltomahawk wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 03:24 Kennigit wrote:
If this thing freezes enemy units, i'm quitting.

This isn't Red Alert... or is it?!?

I'm just crossing my fingers hoping that the overall visual design doesn't look too chibi and awkward. Luckily, the Zerg design should be much better considering that MrJack is working at Blizzard now.


MrJack? And yeah I hope so. I'm not sure I like the art direction change they did to Zerg in SC2. In alpha you can still see buildings were yellowish like in BW. Well that's not what I care too much about. But the overall feel of Zerg changed from cool/evil (sharp, spiky) to slimy and disgusting (and insectlike). I liked the more demonish feeling of Zerg from SC1, in SC2 they feel like bugs. If you look at pictures, they rounded a lot of cool sharp edges in units such as the spiky head of the Hydralisk. Idk I think it just looked way better in the beta (perhaps not the coloring but the look).
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Swwww
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Switzerland812 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 21:07:52
October 05 2011 21:06 GMT
#1628
On October 06 2011 05:54 chestnutman wrote:
It becomes a lot more obvious what this is if you add some googly eyes
+ Show Spoiler +

[image loading]


LOL I hope to god they have googly eyes ingame, I would actually play HotS then and only ever make that unit in every single game I played for the rest of eternity.

Hope they scrap whatever crap it will be and just put the vult back in the game >.<
"What is this TeamSupportGroup?" - mahnini.
Yoshi Kirishima
Profile Blog Joined July 2009
United States10366 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-05 21:08:13
October 05 2011 21:08 GMT
#1629
On October 06 2011 02:50 llnoobeaterll wrote:
This is blizzards new way of adding units to SC2.
step 1: post silhouette of ambiguous concept unit
step 2: create uproar on forums
step 3: steal ideas for what people think it is
step 4: profit
step 5: change bunker timing


LOL genius of blizzard!
Mid-master streaming MECH ONLY + commentary www.twitch.tv/yoshikirishima +++ "If all-in fails, all-in again."
Carnagath
Profile Joined July 2010
230 Posts
October 05 2011 21:08 GMT
#1630
They probably gonna remove the hellion and add this unit, with a melee shielded form that can tank damage from banelings and colossi and shit, and a fast vehicle form that can harass and slow down units with liquid nitro. Slap a gas cost to it and you've got another army control element for bio and a more costly harass than the hellions for some risk/reward balancing. Of course, I'm pulling all that out of my ass, but hey, it sounds plausible.
"If you can chill, chill". -Tyler
0neder
Profile Joined July 2009
United States3733 Posts
October 05 2011 21:11 GMT
#1631
As much as I hate walking mech, I'd LOVE to see the marauder gone. I'd make that trade in a heartbeat.
NicolBolas
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States1388 Posts
October 05 2011 21:11 GMT
#1632
On October 06 2011 06:05 Nachtwind wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 05:52 NicolBolas wrote:
On October 06 2011 04:42 0neder wrote:
I don't want walking mech. I want realistic, treads/hover/wheels mech please. And make the animations jerky, like the walkers on Hoth.


Yes. Because hover vehicles are totally realistic.


actually ... yes ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-cushioned_landing_craft

quote: ...... "Like the mechanized landing craft, they are usually equipped with mounted machine guns, although they also support grenade launchers and heavy weapons."

and Russia f.ex. have a real tank hovercraft ...


AAAANNNNND btw sc2 have already one
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Campaign/Diamondback


And how are those reminiscent of a Vulture? At least the Diamondback was wide enough to be plausible for how hover-tech works.
So you know, cats are interesting. They are kind of like girls. If they come up and talk to you, it's great. But if you try to talk to them, it doesn't always go so well. - Shigeru Miyamoto
0neder
Profile Joined July 2009
United States3733 Posts
October 05 2011 21:15 GMT
#1633
On October 06 2011 06:05 Yoshi Kirishima wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 03:41 eviltomahawk wrote:
On October 06 2011 03:24 Kennigit wrote:
If this thing freezes enemy units, i'm quitting.

This isn't Red Alert... or is it?!?

I'm just crossing my fingers hoping that the overall visual design doesn't look too chibi and awkward. Luckily, the Zerg design should be much better considering that MrJack is working at Blizzard now.


MrJack? And yeah I hope so. I'm not sure I like the art direction change they did to Zerg in SC2. In alpha you can still see buildings were yellowish like in BW. Well that's not what I care too much about. But the overall feel of Zerg changed from cool/evil (sharp, spiky) to slimy and disgusting (and insectlike). I liked the more demonish feeling of Zerg from SC1, in SC2 they feel like bugs. If you look at pictures, they rounded a lot of cool sharp edges in units such as the spiky head of the Hydralisk. Idk I think it just looked way better in the beta (perhaps not the coloring but the look).

Mr. Jack is a great artist, not necessarily a great designer. We'll see.
FataLe
Profile Joined November 2010
New Zealand4526 Posts
October 05 2011 21:17 GMT
#1634
On October 06 2011 02:50 llnoobeaterll wrote:
This is blizzards new way of adding units to SC2.
step 1: post silhouette of ambiguous concept unit
step 2: create uproar on forums
step 3: steal ideas for what people think it is
step 4: profit
step 5: change bunker timing


Godly, just godly.
Had me in stitches. Very well played, sir.
hi. big fan.
icarly
Profile Joined August 2011
United States400 Posts
October 05 2011 21:17 GMT
#1635
I realllly hope it's a goliath type unit. Tvp and tvt are meant to be played as Mech.
0neder
Profile Joined July 2009
United States3733 Posts
October 05 2011 21:17 GMT
#1636
On October 06 2011 06:11 NicolBolas wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 06 2011 06:05 Nachtwind wrote:
On October 06 2011 05:52 NicolBolas wrote:
On October 06 2011 04:42 0neder wrote:
I don't want walking mech. I want realistic, treads/hover/wheels mech please. And make the animations jerky, like the walkers on Hoth.


Yes. Because hover vehicles are totally realistic.


actually ... yes ...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Air-cushioned_landing_craft

quote: ...... "Like the mechanized landing craft, they are usually equipped with mounted machine guns, although they also support grenade launchers and heavy weapons."

and Russia f.ex. have a real tank hovercraft ...


AAAANNNNND btw sc2 have already one
http://wiki.teamliquid.net/starcraft2/Campaign/Diamondback


And how are those reminiscent of a Vulture? At least the Diamondback was wide enough to be plausible for how hover-tech works.

Hey, we have helicopters in space, I'm just saying hovering looks cooler and less goofey than walking mechs (unless they nail the animation to be jerky, which they haven't yet).
thenanox
Profile Joined June 2010
Spain73 Posts
October 05 2011 21:20 GMT
#1637
mech medic( repair )
GrazerRinge
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
999 Posts
October 05 2011 21:20 GMT
#1638
i say it is reaper with flamethrower instead of gun - I call it.

btw i wonder why Bliz is throwing a shadow of new unit to community...i guess they try to hype up sc2 before d3 comes out so d3 would have much more impact.
"Successful people don't talk much. They listen and take action."
CutieBK
Profile Blog Joined May 2011
Sweden227 Posts
October 05 2011 21:21 GMT
#1639
I seriously think this looks sortof a trasformer-y hellion. The cannon on top seems to be a flamethrower, what with the small thingamayig under the barrel(like the lighter on a flamethrower)
The wheels on the boots makes me think it has somekind of Viking-esque mode switch.

Perhaps a factory unit that replaces Hellions?
Badgesc
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
France111 Posts
October 05 2011 21:26 GMT
#1640
My guess is fat spectre
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