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I think that it's not a transformation but rather a Protoss art design trend. Like all Zerg buildings and units have some kind of spikes or claws incorporated in their design so you can imediately recognize something Zerg, Protoss also have certain aspects that make you acknowlegde a protoss unit or building only bylooking at it. The curved lines sometimes forming a claw shape are part from it. For terran I would say that the angular metal and mech approach defines the design.
I would be inclined to agree, but this unit is pretty unprotoss like. Other than the phoenix, it doesn't really share features with other protoss units.
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On October 18 2011 23:24 EdSlyB wrote:Show nested quote +On October 18 2011 22:03 ElJefe wrote:So does anyone else think this thing has to come from a phoenix somehow? I mean the units for the other races seemingly morph or transform it only makes since this one does also. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/au1vc.jpg) This picture shows key features of the Phoenix that could change into features on the new unit. The wings simply bend forward to create the more arched look of the new units "wings". The cockpit area of the phoenix slides back when it changes into the new unit. The area circled in red on the phoenix changes into either of the sets of red circles on the new unit. The area boxed in orange on the phoenix folds down into the area circled in orange on the new unit. This is possibly where the weapon is housed. The yellow circle on the phoenix spreads apart into the yellow circles on the new unit. ![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/vdfdh.jpg) What does everyone think? I think that it's not a transformation but rather a Protoss art design trend. Like all Zerg buildings and units have some kind of spikes or claws incorporated in their design so you can imediately recognize something Zerg, Protoss also have certain aspects that make you acknowlegde a protoss unit or building only bylooking at it. The curved lines sometimes forming a claw shape are part from it. For terran I would say that the angular metal and mech approach defines the design.
Spikes/claws are part of Zerg design. So why does this unit have them? Protoss are defined by subtle curvature and blunt ends, this is quite curvy and sharp.
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No matter what this thing is, I'm going to predict that it'll be a very good unit in countering Colossi, which will help PvP a lot  .
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definitely a harass unit for protoss. dts as harass are a joke !
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i would go with the majority and say this looks mostly like a Toss caster air unit cant wait to find out what it is
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On October 18 2011 23:42 0neder wrote:Show nested quote +On October 18 2011 23:24 EdSlyB wrote:On October 18 2011 22:03 ElJefe wrote:So does anyone else think this thing has to come from a phoenix somehow? I mean the units for the other races seemingly morph or transform it only makes since this one does also. This picture shows key features of the Phoenix that could change into features on the new unit. The wings simply bend forward to create the more arched look of the new units "wings". The cockpit area of the phoenix slides back when it changes into the new unit. The area circled in red on the phoenix changes into either of the sets of red circles on the new unit. The area boxed in orange on the phoenix folds down into the area circled in orange on the new unit. This is possibly where the weapon is housed. The yellow circle on the phoenix spreads apart into the yellow circles on the new unit. What does everyone think? I think that it's not a transformation but rather a Protoss art design trend. Like all Zerg buildings and units have some kind of spikes or claws incorporated in their design so you can imediately recognize something Zerg, Protoss also have certain aspects that make you acknowlegde a protoss unit or building only bylooking at it. The curved lines sometimes forming a claw shape are part from it. For terran I would say that the angular metal and mech approach defines the design. Spikes/claws are part of Zerg design. So why does this unit have them? Protoss are defined by subtle curvature and blunt ends, this is quite curvy and sharp.
This is why you don't respond to trolls.
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On October 18 2011 23:42 0neder wrote:Show nested quote +On October 18 2011 23:24 EdSlyB wrote:On October 18 2011 22:03 ElJefe wrote:So does anyone else think this thing has to come from a phoenix somehow? I mean the units for the other races seemingly morph or transform it only makes since this one does also. This picture shows key features of the Phoenix that could change into features on the new unit. The wings simply bend forward to create the more arched look of the new units "wings". The cockpit area of the phoenix slides back when it changes into the new unit. The area circled in red on the phoenix changes into either of the sets of red circles on the new unit. The area boxed in orange on the phoenix folds down into the area circled in orange on the new unit. This is possibly where the weapon is housed. The yellow circle on the phoenix spreads apart into the yellow circles on the new unit. What does everyone think? I think that it's not a transformation but rather a Protoss art design trend. Like all Zerg buildings and units have some kind of spikes or claws incorporated in their design so you can imediately recognize something Zerg, Protoss also have certain aspects that make you acknowlegde a protoss unit or building only bylooking at it. The curved lines sometimes forming a claw shape are part from it. For terran I would say that the angular metal and mech approach defines the design. Spikes/claws are part of Zerg design. So why does this unit have them? Protoss are defined by subtle curvature and blunt ends, this is quite curvy and sharp.
Dark Templar designs have always been a bit more angular and agressive. Perhaps this is a DT air ship.
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I'm just hoping they didn't have time for a redesign and just did some old unit that fit where they wanted. Hopefully they'll flesh it out like they did sentries.
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Hm , really easy.
Air to Ground only unit with a bonus against light.
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On October 18 2011 23:45 FoxyMayhem wrote:Show nested quote +On October 18 2011 23:42 0neder wrote:On October 18 2011 23:24 EdSlyB wrote:On October 18 2011 22:03 ElJefe wrote:So does anyone else think this thing has to come from a phoenix somehow? I mean the units for the other races seemingly morph or transform it only makes since this one does also. This picture shows key features of the Phoenix that could change into features on the new unit. The wings simply bend forward to create the more arched look of the new units "wings". The cockpit area of the phoenix slides back when it changes into the new unit. The area circled in red on the phoenix changes into either of the sets of red circles on the new unit. The area boxed in orange on the phoenix folds down into the area circled in orange on the new unit. This is possibly where the weapon is housed. The yellow circle on the phoenix spreads apart into the yellow circles on the new unit. What does everyone think? I think that it's not a transformation but rather a Protoss art design trend. Like all Zerg buildings and units have some kind of spikes or claws incorporated in their design so you can imediately recognize something Zerg, Protoss also have certain aspects that make you acknowlegde a protoss unit or building only bylooking at it. The curved lines sometimes forming a claw shape are part from it. For terran I would say that the angular metal and mech approach defines the design. Spikes/claws are part of Zerg design. So why does this unit have them? Protoss are defined by subtle curvature and blunt ends, this is quite curvy and sharp. Dark Templar designs have always been a bit more angular and agressive. Perhaps this is a DT air ship.
Yes, but 'a bit' more angular doesn't mean zerg. Zeratul's stupid ship looks like the zerg logo. There should still be differentiation. Make it gray, fine, but at least have it look protoss.
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It definitely flies, it can cloak for sure.
Flying gateway????
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mm i think it is a unit meant to be good vs colossi
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Looks a bit with the original phoenix while in super charge.
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This must be a spell caster
only thing protoss air is missing
this unit looks fast
wouldnt be surprised if it was an anti-muta attack (but low damage to single units - like corsair)
im not sure what spells blizzard thinks toss needs.. imo we need some brute strength. we have plenty of spells
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On October 18 2011 23:54 Roxy wrote:
This must be a spell caster
only thing protoss air is missing
Mothership...
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Protoss mutalisk, fast air unit. Air to ground only.
Wonder what they'll remove if it's an air unit. Void ray, prism, pheonix, mothership and carrier and this new thing.
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On October 18 2011 23:58 Neeh wrote:
Protoss mutalisk, fast air unit. Air to ground only.
Wonder what they'll remove if it's an air unit. Void ray, prism, pheonix, mothership and carrier and this new thing.
I am guessing the voidray. It doesn't really fulfill its role as a main stay air unit.
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There is atleast one thing we can all agree on...
It's CHARGING ITZ LAZERZ
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