possibly it could require an upgrade to hold the blings. like ovies have to upgrade to carry units, similar concept. Maybe that would appease some of the issues. This could do terrible, terrible damage to early terran drop harass (which isn't as good), and limit later drop play (which isn't too bad). Things like this change the meta game and I like seeing changes. These changes keep the game evolving which is cool to watch.

Another thing to probably change is the radius of splash damage and/or the damage dealt.

Also, to prevent some people's worries about loading them and walking- make them stay rooted when there is even one baneling inside. Heck- I play as terran and I think this could be good.

Just my two cents.

Crownlol

United States3726 Posts

June 07 2013 15:38 GMT

#84

To balance this, Protoss gets Warp Cannons.

Warp Cannon, upgrade researched at Cybernetics Core: Allows Photon Cannons to fire through the dimensional rift created at the top of a Warp Gate, allowing the projectile to land anywhere there is power. Applications include defending proxy pylons from inside one's own main, or using the new SpeedPrism to unleash a devastating volley of Cannon shots as soon as it arrives, which then continue to fire through the rift at any enemy units in a powered location.

BronzeKnee

United States5217 Posts

June 07 2013 15:43 GMT

#85

I don't play Zerg, but I think it is ridiculous that Spore Crawlers do 3 times their base damage to biological units. Going from 15 to 45 damage is really extreme, and they 3 shot Mutalisks now.

This change makes a lot more sense to me.

I do believe that Protoss needs something similar, it was suggested on the Blizzard forums. Protoss light anti-air is really lacking unless you're willing to dump a lot of gas into Phoenixes.

Bommes

Germany1226 Posts

June 07 2013 15:46 GMT

#86

When I saw this on Reddit yesterday I made my own Infestor version

I mean, they practically are Zerg Reavers anyways.

AnomalySC2

United States2073 Posts

June 07 2013 15:47 GMT

#87

This is pretty awesome, but way over the top broken.

JinDesu

United States3990 Posts

June 07 2013 15:49 GMT

#88

On June 08 2013 00:46 Bommes wrote:
When I saw this on Reddit yesterday I made my own Infestor version

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCtG43M540g

I mean, they practically are Zerg Reavers anyways.

LOL! This is amazing! Fungal and baneling in one package!

Crownlol

United States3726 Posts

June 07 2013 16:00 GMT

#89

Omfg the banelings flying through the air are absolutely adorable.

thelok

31 Posts

June 07 2013 16:01 GMT

#90

Holy shit. This is amazing. I hope the Blizz devs listen to some of these ideas in this thread -- they are overwhelmingly favored by the community.

ETisME

12499 Posts

June 07 2013 16:02 GMT

#91

this is so awesome, balance side, this is an awesome idea

Existor

Russian Federation4295 Posts

June 07 2013 16:08 GMT

#92

Infestor Catapulte for Banelings can exist only when Fungal Growth will be removed, or it can be very strong.

Clazziquai10

Singapore1949 Posts

June 07 2013 16:08 GMT

#93

Actually, it might not be as imbalanced as it might seem. Strategies may now involve stuff like suiciding overlords into spore crawlers since banelings trade cost ineffectively with overlords i.e. 10/11 banelings = 500 minerals 250 gas to kill 1 overlord if the zerg isn't looking! ^^

bobsire

Canada296 Posts

June 07 2013 16:17 GMT

#94

This is the first good idea I have heard in a long time. The idea it self is brilliant. All it needs balancing and it will be a wonderful addition to the game.

Innovation

United States284 Posts

June 07 2013 16:19 GMT

#95

What I love about these really creative new ways to utilize banelings is that it creates so many opportunities for micro on both sides. Even with the spores you can micro against it by splitting units and attacking the banes in air. With the infestor version Existor is right...fungle growth and banelings together is probably too synergistic and would be tough to balance. However, visually it makes much more sense for an infestor to carry and spit banelings than a spore crawler. And I kinda like the idea of replacing the old infestor mechanic with a micro based mechanic that is similar to a seige tank in terms of damage but is not instant, has overkill, projectile can be targeted down mid-air. I just see so many opportunities for amazing micro that would make this game so much more fun to play and watch than it already is. I really hope they give these ideas a chance over a Blizzard for the next expansion.

Sated

England4983 Posts

June 07 2013 16:21 GMT

#96

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nihlon

Sweden5581 Posts

June 07 2013 16:22 GMT

#97

It would make the turtle style even more annoying to watch.

algue

France1436 Posts

June 07 2013 16:27 GMT

#98

On June 08 2013 00:33 Jezebeth wrote:
possibly it could require an upgrade to hold the blings. like ovies have to upgrade to carry units, similar concept. Maybe that would appease some of the issues. This could do terrible, terrible damage to early terran drop harass (which isn't as good), and limit later drop play (which isn't too bad). Things like this change the meta game and I like seeing changes. These changes keep the game evolving which is cool to watch.

Another thing to probably change is the radius of splash damage and/or the damage dealt.

Also, to prevent some people's worries about loading them and walking- make them stay rooted when there is even one baneling inside. Heck- I play as terran and I think this could be good.

Just my two cents.

Reminder that the medivac is armored and wouldn't take bonus damages from the baneling

Jezebeth

United States23 Posts

June 07 2013 16:29 GMT

#99

On June 08 2013 01:27 algue wrote:

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Reminder that the medivac is armored and wouldn't take bonus damages from the baneling

ah I had forgotten that tidbit. thank you

AwM

United States80 Posts

June 07 2013 16:30 GMT

#100

On June 08 2013 00:38 Crownlol wrote:
To balance this, Protoss gets Warp Cannons.

Warp Cannon, upgrade researched at Cybernetics Core: Allows Photon Cannons to fire through the dimensional rift created at the top of a Warp Gate, allowing the projectile to land anywhere there is power. Applications include defending proxy pylons from inside one's own main, or using the new SpeedPrism to unleash a devastating volley of Cannon shots as soon as it arrives, which then continue to fire through the rift at any enemy units in a powered location.

I don't like that. Not one bit. Plus that seems like a stretch of a mechanic. Plus, what would Terran get out of that? Zerg getting a buff wouldn't be the end of the world. Bunkers and cannons can hit ground and air where we Zerg have to build 2 separate buildings. If this was available mid-late game it would be pretty on par.