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papaz
Profile Joined December 2009
Sweden4149 Posts
October 21 2011 23:05 GMT
#4041
On October 22 2011 08:03 rivurivurivurivu wrote:
Are those units for multiplayer ?

yes
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 21 2011 23:05 GMT
#4042
On October 22 2011 08:04 TroubL wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 08:00 Shikyo wrote:
Okay honestly, after reading through everything....


This is a complete flop. What the hell, Protoss units are useless and the mass recall is so broken they'll need to remove it anyway, Terran units are really boring and uninteresting, WTF reaper is a medic now? Okay I guess they have minithors now... wtf, Terran was already too mecha transformers and now it's even worse!

The Zerg units seem decent but this also means that Zergs now need to SPAM spores just to defend from banshees and is that "lurker" a joke, it attacks every 15 seconds???


This is going to be the most horrible expansion I've ever seen, anyone who was expecting another Brood War is surely going to be disappointed.

reaper a medic? it just regens too mecha transformers? like one unti more plus one viking? its not a lurker and deosn't need to be one. Why would you wanted new BW you had one already

Huh? I meant brood war as in the best expansion in history, not brood war as in exact same changes...
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
Whitewing
Profile Joined October 2010
United States7483 Posts
October 21 2011 23:05 GMT
#4043
On October 22 2011 08:03 tsuxiit wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 08:00 SnowK wrote:
-Hydra speed upgrade is also on hive


:|


...Wow. This.



That's because speed hydras in the early mid-game would be exceedingly overpowered with their current stats in this particular game. Late game with speed I think they're still going to be quite strong but having it at lair could mean some absurd tactics. Hydras, cost for cost, beat everything that comes out of the gateway for example, with the exception of high templar with storms. With speed letting you micro off creep, your aggression would roll protoss every time unless they rushed to colossi ASAP, which would have to be the only way to play.
Strategy"You know I fucking hate the way you play, right?" ~SC2John
chillta
Profile Joined August 2011
19 Posts
October 21 2011 23:06 GMT
#4044
so, the Viper can basically block all the spellcaster AND all ranged attacks in a battle?
babylon
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
8765 Posts
October 21 2011 23:06 GMT
#4045
On October 22 2011 08:04 dae wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 07:55 0neder wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:37 Phaded wrote:
From the panel
Shredder. Static aoe defense. 2 take out a big group of zerglings. Automatically deactivates when your units come close to shredders

WHY DEACTIVATE?!? FRIENDLY FIRE IS EXCITING!!!!

And why the heck should Protoss get detection for all branches of the tech tree? How is that exciting?


Why should protoss be forced into robo every game?

Terran has scans that can be used in a pinch.

Zerg has overseers, and the new caster.

How is it exiting when protoss loses to 1 cloakshee?

Zerg just lost their overseer, hahaha. MASS DTS, GO AND CONTAIN!
ruhrohraggy
Profile Joined October 2011
United States20 Posts
October 21 2011 23:06 GMT
#4046
On October 22 2011 07:21 XRaDiiX wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 07:15 tuho12345 wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:11 XRaDiiX wrote:
I can See it Now Oracle comes into Zerg's Main/Natural Shuts Down Spores DT's Come in and Snipe Spores..___>>> Then Proceed to kill Zerg Spire GG

From what i've seen Oracle disables Spores Lets hope it doesn't Disable their Detection

Oracle can only stop the econ and production. Stop spreading bullshit



Actually your the Bull Shitter.

From Reddit

Oracle
Description: The Oracle is a psionic warship, built from a Stargate, that uses several unique abilities to raid and harass the enemy. The first is Entomb, which can temporarily block mineral fields from being harvested. Another ability, Preordain, grants vision of a targeted enemy building, allowing the protoss to see which units or technologies are being researched. Rounding out its kit is Phase Shift, which phases a target building, preventing it from being attacked, using its abilities, or granting technology. Not only can structures like missile turrets be prevented from attacking, but using this ability on a zerg Spire would block the production of Mutalisks, Corruptors, and air upgrades.



You might wanna read this Buddy


So against Zerg/Protoss it can essentially contaminate ALL production facilities? If I'm going Roach-Hydra and use it on those two tech buildings then I'm basically fucked. At least Contaminate only affects one Warpgate (unless you have multiple Overseers of course). This definitely won't make through the beta in that state.
Jayjay54
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Germany2296 Posts
October 21 2011 23:06 GMT
#4047
On October 22 2011 08:04 dae wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 07:55 0neder wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:37 Phaded wrote:
From the panel
Shredder. Static aoe defense. 2 take out a big group of zerglings. Automatically deactivates when your units come close to shredders

WHY DEACTIVATE?!? FRIENDLY FIRE IS EXCITING!!!!

And why the heck should Protoss get detection for all branches of the tech tree? How is that exciting?


Why should protoss be forced into robo every game?

Terran has scans that can be used in a pinch.

Zerg has overseers, and the new caster.

How is it exiting when protoss loses to 1 cloakshee?


actually, zergs don't have overseers anymore and the caster requires spire. so they are forced to go spire every game
Things are laid back in Unidenland. And may the road ahead be lid with dreams and tomorrows. Which are lid with dreams. Also.
SolidMoose
Profile Joined June 2011
United States1240 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4048
On October 22 2011 08:04 Noocta wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 08:03 SolidMoose wrote:
On October 22 2011 08:02 Noocta wrote:
The Viper Dark swarm thingy sound way worse than people are imaging it.
It's basicly a very small ( size of fungal ) aoe , unit inside get their range reduce to 1 ( so usefull against tank who can't move out easily )
But if you spread your tank a bit, it won't be a problem, i don't see his spell at less than 75 energy and Viper won't be massed so it will be fine imo.


Yeah but Dark swarm and then fungal and then anything = zerg autowins


Having Viper AND Infestor AND an army will be quite hard to pull off.


What?

Zergs get like 15 infestors with lings/BL's. So you turn some of those infestors into vipers. It's completely viable
winsause
Profile Joined March 2011
United States65 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4049
I don't understand why they just wouldn't put the lurker back..
Noocta
Profile Joined June 2010
France12578 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4050
On October 22 2011 08:05 Cyro wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 08:04 Noocta wrote:
On October 22 2011 08:03 SolidMoose wrote:
On October 22 2011 08:02 Noocta wrote:
The Viper Dark swarm thingy sound way worse than people are imaging it.
It's basicly a very small ( size of fungal ) aoe , unit inside get their range reduce to 1 ( so usefull against tank who can't move out easily )
But if you spread your tank a bit, it won't be a problem, i don't see his spell at less than 75 energy and Viper won't be massed so it will be fine imo.


Yeah but Dark swarm and then fungal and then anything = zerg autowins


Having Viper AND Infestor AND an army will be quite hard to pull off.



Zerg can take free 3 base vs any not-all-in protoss opening right now, easily taking 4-6 base if protoss moves to 3 base and turtles to 200/200.


I think it will be possible to max on whatever the hell you please, same as infestor/blord now.


If you leave a zerg alone, he will build 20-30 infestors and just cap on brood lords, it just doesnt work out


The same way you can't go for BL Infestor in midgame, you won't go for viper infestor army in midgame.
And in lategame, ghost and templar are here to deal with them, as a double caster centric army is going to be very weak to emp/feedback.
" I'm not gonna fight you. I'm gonna kick your ass ! "
Smurfz
Profile Joined May 2008
United States327 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4051
Zerg and Terran got a lot cooler. (Corrupter and Reaper still seem lame though).

The tempest is cool, but honestly the other two units seem boring.
XRaDiiX
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Canada1730 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4052
Hydra Speed on Hive ????!!!!!!(You $^#@ing Dustin Browder)
Never GG MKP | IdrA
Whitewing
Profile Joined October 2010
United States7483 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4053
On October 22 2011 08:02 Kaitlin wrote:
So, it seems a Protoss early game can warp / cancel pylons for 25 forcing workers off the line. Cannon rush without the cannons and forge. Welcome to the Terran bunker rush .


Only like 10 times weaker. Arc Shield is actually WEAK, I don't know why people keep jumping to this conclusion. It's only use is as a slight buffer to give you the edge in very close fights.
Strategy"You know I fucking hate the way you play, right?" ~SC2John
SnowK
Profile Joined June 2011
United States245 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4054
Concerned abt too much stuff in the game right now. They want to add more casual stuff too


Stop it, Blizzard. :| :|
"Its like someone went 'What does protoss need.... I know, more ways to be an obnoxious cunt'" - Liquid`Jinro
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13392 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4055
Thank God shredders don't stack.
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
CrazyF1r3f0x
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2120 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4056
1:58 = Destructible rock makers?
"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery."
Dingobloo
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia1903 Posts
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4057
On October 22 2011 08:06 ruhrohraggy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 07:21 XRaDiiX wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:15 tuho12345 wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:11 XRaDiiX wrote:
I can See it Now Oracle comes into Zerg's Main/Natural Shuts Down Spores DT's Come in and Snipe Spores..___>>> Then Proceed to kill Zerg Spire GG

From what i've seen Oracle disables Spores Lets hope it doesn't Disable their Detection

Oracle can only stop the econ and production. Stop spreading bullshit



Actually your the Bull Shitter.

From Reddit

Oracle
Description: The Oracle is a psionic warship, built from a Stargate, that uses several unique abilities to raid and harass the enemy. The first is Entomb, which can temporarily block mineral fields from being harvested. Another ability, Preordain, grants vision of a targeted enemy building, allowing the protoss to see which units or technologies are being researched. Rounding out its kit is Phase Shift, which phases a target building, preventing it from being attacked, using its abilities, or granting technology. Not only can structures like missile turrets be prevented from attacking, but using this ability on a zerg Spire would block the production of Mutalisks, Corruptors, and air upgrades.



You might wanna read this Buddy


So against Zerg/Protoss it can essentially contaminate ALL production facilities? If I'm going Roach-Hydra and use it on those two tech buildings then I'm basically fucked. At least Contaminate only affects one Warpgate (unless you have multiple Overseers of course). This definitely won't make through the beta in that state.


You also have to consider the cost of the unit, it might very well cost as much as multiple overseers.
Zeke50100
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
United States2220 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-10-21 23:10:04
October 21 2011 23:07 GMT
#4058
On October 22 2011 08:06 chillta wrote:
so, the Viper can basically block all the spellcaster AND all ranged attacks in a battle?


I'm thinking only spellcasters within the cloud will be hindered by it. Psi Storm and splash damage would still be viable a la Brood War, hopefully.

Why is everybody immediately dismissing the Replicant simply because the things it can copy cost less than it? People honestly don't understand a thing about economics (or don't have common sense, in general). If the resources spent to create a unit were all that mattered, then massing Carriers would win every game.

I, for one, am actually interested in seeing Protoss with Siege Tanks, Vipers, etc.
Shikyo
Profile Blog Joined June 2008
Finland33997 Posts
October 21 2011 23:08 GMT
#4059
On October 22 2011 08:06 Jayjay54 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On October 22 2011 08:04 dae wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:55 0neder wrote:
On October 22 2011 07:37 Phaded wrote:
From the panel
Shredder. Static aoe defense. 2 take out a big group of zerglings. Automatically deactivates when your units come close to shredders

WHY DEACTIVATE?!? FRIENDLY FIRE IS EXCITING!!!!

And why the heck should Protoss get detection for all branches of the tech tree? How is that exciting?


Why should protoss be forced into robo every game?

Terran has scans that can be used in a pinch.

Zerg has overseers, and the new caster.

How is it exiting when protoss loses to 1 cloakshee?


actually, zergs don't have overseers anymore and the caster requires spire. so they are forced to go spire every game

And it STILL won't be in time vs cloaked banshees.

Back to 1base spire rush I guess, that always worked oh so well.
League of Legends EU West, Platinum III | Yousei Teikoku is the best thing that has ever happened to music.
sparkk51
Profile Joined August 2011
United States137 Posts
October 21 2011 23:08 GMT
#4060
Hey, wtf is up with the detection change? DT expands will become so op now. How the hell are we supposed to expand? Its like the toss has no reason NOT to go DT expand.
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