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YumYumGranola
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada346 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-16 04:23:26
November 16 2015 04:23 GMT
#1
Just booted up the Prologue, and apparently Zeratul has nipples.

Why? Even if Protoss had mammary glands they don't even have mouths with which to suckle.

I'm confused.
royalroadweed
Profile Joined April 2013
United States8301 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-16 04:31:31
November 16 2015 04:30 GMT
#2
Its one of the things thats very confusing. Its seems clear that Selendis, Vorazun, Talis and Rohana have no breasts at all. However, when the adept design was revealed those things were packing DDs. As you said the protoss have no use for mammary glands as they can't suckle. Rohana even viewed mouths as disgusting and primitive in the campaign.

I have no idea whats up with protoss physiology.
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SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
November 16 2015 05:08 GMT
#3
I am glad this thread was made... I couldn't stop thinking about this as well. Maybe they are vestigial
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CakeSauc3
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1437 Posts
November 16 2015 05:27 GMT
#4
Really though, how do the Protoss eat? Or do they use photosynthesis or something? It's one thing I've always wondered.
ejac
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
United States1195 Posts
November 16 2015 05:30 GMT
#5
On November 16 2015 14:27 CakeSauc3 wrote:
Really though, how do the Protoss eat? Or do they use photosynthesis or something? It's one thing I've always wondered.

Photosynthesis is correct actually, and this is mildly referenced in the campaign when they say something among the lines "the solar core provides nourishment for our warriors".
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CakeSauc3
Profile Joined February 2011
United States1437 Posts
November 16 2015 05:50 GMT
#6
On November 16 2015 14:30 ejac wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 16 2015 14:27 CakeSauc3 wrote:
Really though, how do the Protoss eat? Or do they use photosynthesis or something? It's one thing I've always wondered.

Photosynthesis is correct actually, and this is mildly referenced in the campaign when they say something among the lines "the solar core provides nourishment for our warriors".


Makes sense
YumYumGranola
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada346 Posts
November 16 2015 05:51 GMT
#7
On November 16 2015 14:50 CakeSauc3 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 16 2015 14:30 ejac wrote:
On November 16 2015 14:27 CakeSauc3 wrote:
Really though, how do the Protoss eat? Or do they use photosynthesis or something? It's one thing I've always wondered.

Photosynthesis is correct actually, and this is mildly referenced in the campaign when they say something among the lines "the solar core provides nourishment for our warriors".


Makes sense


Does it?
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
November 16 2015 06:06 GMT
#8
They probably eat through their nipples. Solved!
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ZackAttack
Profile Joined June 2011
United States884 Posts
November 16 2015 06:18 GMT
#9
It seems extremely obvious that they shouldn't have nipples. I'm actually really surprised they were added. Someone had to conciously put them in there.
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imJealous
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1382 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-16 06:28:35
November 16 2015 06:24 GMT
#10
On November 16 2015 15:18 ZackAttack wrote:
It seems extremely obvious that they shouldn't have nipples. I'm actually really surprised they were added. Someone had to conciously put them in there.

I think this was probably more a case of someone sub-consciously putting them there...
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ZombieFrog
Profile Joined August 2014
United States87 Posts
November 16 2015 06:51 GMT
#11
I guess could be vestigial. I was playing the campaign and wondering something along the same lines. I noticed the women had their chest covered too, but it would be strange for them to have breasts as they aren't mammals and can't drink milk. Honestly I'm guessing designers either added human characteristics subconsciously or they just thought it looked weird for them to have nothing on their chest
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BronzeKnee
Profile Joined March 2011
United States5218 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-16 07:01:37
November 16 2015 07:01 GMT
#12
The technology to remove nipples from Blizzards graphics designers minds just isn't there yet.
jubil
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States2602 Posts
November 16 2015 07:02 GMT
#13
Well, even if they're not mammary glands they could still be part of a Protoss's reproductive system somehow. Maybe instead of being suckled, they act as little psionic antennas for Protoss mothers to beam nutrients or whatever to their newborns.

In the end, it's a little ridiculous to speculate, since the entire design of the Protoss is just overtly anthropomorphic.
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eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
November 16 2015 07:10 GMT
#14
On November 16 2015 16:02 jubil wrote:
Well, even if they're not mammary glands they could still be part of a Protoss's reproductive system somehow. Maybe instead of being suckled, they act as little psionic antennas for Protoss mothers to beam nutrients or whatever to their newborns.

In the end, it's a little ridiculous to speculate, since the entire design of the Protoss is just overtly anthropomorphic.

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NukeD
Profile Joined October 2010
Croatia1612 Posts
November 16 2015 07:30 GMT
#15
Maybe they have nipples because someone at Blizzard sucks at their job?
sorry for dem one liners
boxerfred
Profile Blog Joined December 2012
Germany8360 Posts
November 16 2015 07:46 GMT
#16
Maybe its for some weird sexual kink eh
wjat
Profile Joined August 2015
385 Posts
November 16 2015 08:34 GMT
#17
What if protoss were nipples?
iMrising
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States1099 Posts
November 16 2015 08:46 GMT
#18
This is a good thread. Reminds me of Nada's body.

On November 16 2015 15:24 imJealous wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 16 2015 15:18 ZackAttack wrote:
It seems extremely obvious that they shouldn't have nipples. I'm actually really surprised they were added. Someone had to conciously put them in there.

I think this was probably more a case of someone sub-consciously putting them there...


Also, this is probably the most likely reason?
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weikor
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
Austria580 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-16 08:53:30
November 16 2015 08:52 GMT
#19
Bound by the khala, Artanis counted himselves amongst the lucky ones to actually know what women are thinking.

I believe thats why rohanna was so eager not to sever the bond in the campaign. What man could pleasure her perverted desires without the khala?

The question now is, how will beeing severed from the bond that telepathically kept them together influence Protoss - relationships. Think of the kids, divorce is never good.
kudlaty_true
Profile Joined November 2009
Poland158 Posts
November 16 2015 09:04 GMT
#20
I remember from the original Starcraft 1 instruction book that came with a game, that Protoss actually don't eat. They feed of sun through the skin somehow. I guess something along a photosynthesis wuld be correct.
Beelzebub1
Profile Joined May 2015
1004 Posts
November 16 2015 09:18 GMT
#21
On November 16 2015 17:52 weikor wrote:
Bound by the khala, Artanis counted himselves amongst the lucky ones to actually know what women are thinking.

I believe thats why rohanna was so eager not to sever the bond in the campaign. What man could pleasure her perverted desires without the khala?

The question now is, how will beeing severed from the bond that telepathically kept them together influence Protoss - relationships. Think of the kids, divorce is never good.


ROFL what the fuck xD

This thread is awesome.
HaRuHi
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
1220 Posts
November 16 2015 09:19 GMT
#22
+ Show Spoiler +
At the end of the campaign it gets mentioned that Amon(or what his name is), changed the protoss. So they probably were simple mammals 3000 years ago and nipples date back to that.
robopork
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States511 Posts
November 17 2015 00:29 GMT
#23
On November 16 2015 17:52 weikor wrote:
Bound by the khala, Artanis counted himselves amongst the lucky ones to actually know what women are thinking.

I believe thats why rohanna was so eager not to sever the bond in the campaign. What man could pleasure her perverted desires without the khala?

The question now is, how will beeing severed from the bond that telepathically kept them together influence Protoss - relationships. Think of the kids, divorce is never good.


+ Show Spoiler +
Well, look at it this way. If you have an abusive step dad-- let's call him Amon-- who tinkers around in your genes and takes away your nipples... I dunno, divorce might be for the best.
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Jer99
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
Canada8159 Posts
November 17 2015 03:51 GMT
#24
so this is where lichter saw this
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Deathstar
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
9150 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-17 04:12:01
November 17 2015 04:08 GMT
#25
On November 16 2015 13:30 royalroadweed wrote:
Its one of the things thats very confusing. Its seems clear that Selendis, Vorazun, Talis and Rohana have no breasts at all. However, when the adept design was revealed those things were packing DDs. As you said the protoss have no use for mammary glands as they can't suckle. Rohana even viewed mouths as disgusting and primitive in the campaign.

I have no idea whats up with protoss physiology.


adepts have breasts because no other protoss female has breasts that we can see

edit:

I take this back. I couldn't find any adept fanart to prove my point
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Pontius Pirate
Profile Blog Joined August 2013
United States1557 Posts
November 17 2015 04:22 GMT
#26
I'm getting pretty severe deja vu here. Haven't we already had this exact thread?
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-Celestial-
Profile Joined September 2011
United Kingdom3867 Posts
November 18 2015 05:06 GMT
#27
This is literally my favourite thread on TL. :D

The TeamLiquid forums: discussing the REALLY important issues about Starcraft.
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NewSunshine
Profile Joined July 2011
United States5938 Posts
November 18 2015 06:43 GMT
#28
I'm just baffled that they retconned nipples onto Zeratul. For over a decade he had no nipples, but that was all about to change, wasn't it?
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SeCReTT
Profile Joined November 2015
31 Posts
November 18 2015 07:24 GMT
#29
really ?
Seeker *
Profile Blog Joined April 2005
Where dat snitch at?37055 Posts
November 18 2015 07:25 GMT
#30
So... This is what TL has become now?
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Superbanana
Profile Joined May 2014
2369 Posts
November 18 2015 07:57 GMT
#31
Its just a pair of boils on his chest.
In PvZ the zerg can make the situation spire out of control but protoss can adept to the situation.
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
November 18 2015 08:56 GMT
#32
On November 18 2015 16:25 Seeker wrote:
So... This is what TL has become now?

I am expecting an article from TL writers about this issue. Also I have the feeling that you could have more new writers if this thread is linked in the "We need more minerals! writers!" thread
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TLHP
Profile Joined October 2011
Vietnam52 Posts
November 18 2015 09:09 GMT
#33
Any photo of Zeratul with nipples visible in the campaign?

Thanks
deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
November 18 2015 09:13 GMT
#34
I have another theory, Protoss now have nipples because they discovered humans and they sell them porn movies!
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Olli
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
Austria24422 Posts
November 18 2015 21:59 GMT
#35
I feel like we had this discussion somewhere already. I don't think we got a good answer though.
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DinoMight
Profile Blog Joined June 2012
United States3725 Posts
November 18 2015 22:53 GMT
#36
This thread made me lol.

Thanks.
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EatThePath
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States3943 Posts
November 19 2015 01:15 GMT
#37
On November 16 2015 16:01 BronzeKnee wrote:
The technology to remove nipples from Blizzards graphics designers minds just isn't there yet.

bahahaha



Sadly, in a former era we did have the technology, but it has been lost... and now we suffer with pedestrian worldbuilding and storytelling
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royalroadweed
Profile Joined April 2013
United States8301 Posts
November 19 2015 01:34 GMT
#38
Nipples were not present in SC1 on protoss. I think it must be an error.
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ilikeredheads
Profile Joined August 2011
Canada1995 Posts
November 19 2015 02:37 GMT
#39
adepts have DDs??? WTF??
Lobotomist
Profile Joined May 2010
United States1541 Posts
November 19 2015 02:41 GMT
#40
On November 16 2015 16:01 BronzeKnee wrote:
The technology to remove nipples from Blizzards graphics designers minds just isn't there yet.

Fuckin lol. The nipples are fake, purely for decorative / comedic purposes
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highsis
Profile Joined August 2011
259 Posts
November 19 2015 02:53 GMT
#41
Yes I found it ridiculous and haven't played the campaign ever since. Remove those nipples at once or I demand a refund!
Niyanyo
Profile Joined April 2011
Mexico71 Posts
November 19 2015 06:23 GMT
#42
During blizzcon 2015, in an informal Q&A featuring Valerie Watrous and Justin Parker called "Our life for Aiur" held in the Darkmoon Faire amfitheater, this question was raised. Valerie Watrous answer was that these were particular birthmarks that Zeratul had and no other protoss.
wjat
Profile Joined August 2015
385 Posts
November 19 2015 06:55 GMT
#43
On November 19 2015 15:23 Niyanyo wrote:
During blizzcon 2015, in an informal Q&A featuring Valerie Watrous and Justin Parker called "Our life for Aiur" held in the Darkmoon Faire amfitheater, this question was raised. Valerie Watrous answer was that these were particular birthmarks that Zeratul had and no other protoss.


is Zeratul a Protoss Caitlyn Jenner?
Holdenintherye
Profile Joined December 2012
Canada1441 Posts
November 19 2015 06:59 GMT
#44
This is the best thread I've seen on TL
Antisocialmunky
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States5912 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-19 08:39:59
November 19 2015 08:39 GMT
#45
Wow, thank goodness this hasn't turned into a progamer's nipples thread yet.
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Ryndika
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
1489 Posts
November 19 2015 08:50 GMT
#46
On November 19 2015 11:37 ilikeredheads wrote:
adepts have DDs??? WTF??

dd?
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Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24593 Posts
November 19 2015 10:57 GMT
#47
The real question is why the Protoss just happen to have a two gender system.

And why they aren't green from the photosynthesis.
Whitewing
Profile Joined October 2010
United States7483 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-19 11:14:32
November 19 2015 11:12 GMT
#48
On November 19 2015 19:57 Heartland wrote:
The real question is why the Protoss just happen to have a two gender system.

And why they aren't green from the photosynthesis.


Maybe because their version of chlorophyll is different. The biochemistry of the substance doesn't let it use green light very well, so if the Protoss have something that functions similarly but is biochemically different, it would easily explain the different color.
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Heartland
Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24593 Posts
November 19 2015 11:26 GMT
#49
On November 19 2015 20:12 Whitewing wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2015 19:57 Heartland wrote:
The real question is why the Protoss just happen to have a two gender system.

And why they aren't green from the photosynthesis.


Maybe because their version of chlorophyll is different. The biochemistry of the substance doesn't let it use green light very well, so if the Protoss have something that functions similarly but is biochemically different, it would easily explain the different color.


Question number two: do Protoss need to be watered?
Connor5620
Profile Joined September 2011
Australia207 Posts
November 19 2015 11:34 GMT
#50
why there even is a thread about this i will never know - pretty stupid overall
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Superbanana
Profile Joined May 2014
2369 Posts
November 19 2015 11:48 GMT
#51
On November 19 2015 20:34 Connor5620 wrote:
why there even is a thread about this i will never know - pretty stupid overall

We already take this game too seriously, a joke thread is nice from time to time.

But back to the topic: They absorb water with the nipples.
In PvZ the zerg can make the situation spire out of control but protoss can adept to the situation.
YumYumGranola
Profile Joined June 2011
Canada346 Posts
November 20 2015 01:05 GMT
#52
I just had a thought about Zeratul in SC2 vs in BW...

Back in BW I just had the feeling like he was a lot cooler in general. His character was gruff and curmudgeonly, kind of like a Protoss version of Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. I just don't get that vibe from him anymore. He just seems like generic-old-man-mumbling-cliches-about-prophesies kinda guy these days. I haven't really gotten into LoTV (it's been tough getting past those nipples), so maybe his character gets more interesting.
phagga
Profile Joined February 2012
Switzerland2194 Posts
November 20 2015 09:30 GMT
#53
On November 20 2015 10:05 YumYumGranola wrote:
I just had a thought about Zeratul in SC2 vs in BW...

Back in BW I just had the feeling like he was a lot cooler in general. His character was gruff and curmudgeonly, kind of like a Protoss version of Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino. I just don't get that vibe from him anymore. He just seems like generic-old-man-mumbling-cliches-about-prophesies kinda guy these days. I haven't really gotten into LoTV (it's been tough getting past those nipples), so maybe his character gets more interesting.

Finishing the first two missions will already tell you some about his character during LOTV. Do it, it's worth it.

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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
November 20 2015 09:58 GMT
#54
On November 19 2015 19:57 Heartland wrote:
The real question is why the Protoss just happen to have a two gender system.

And why they aren't green from the photosynthesis.

Well I would say that they work similarly to Asgards from StarGate. Firstly they were having 2 genders and sex orgies and now they reproduce "carefully" to quote the guy from Korean launch wedding show
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Simberto
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Germany11686 Posts
November 20 2015 10:14 GMT
#55
Not an expert here, but i think having two genders is evolutionally useful. Multiple genders means you get to mix and match your genes a lot, which is obviously an good strategy when adapting to changing circumstances.

Having more than two genders, on the other hand, gains less gene mixing, but makes reproduction a lot more complicated by the necessity of having individuals of each of the genders around for reproduction. Which i guess would lead to some competetive disadvantages.

So i can see two genders being an optimal solution under a lot of circumstances, and apparently on earth most species also gravitate towards having two genders.
Cuce
Profile Joined March 2011
Turkey1127 Posts
November 20 2015 10:52 GMT
#56
well with dual spiral genetical material it would be pretty hard to have more than two genders to pass on their genes.
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NBird
Profile Joined October 2015
United States24 Posts
November 20 2015 11:03 GMT
#57
When a protoss hits a certain age, they go through "the change". Some get a deeper voice, some get hair in funny places, while others might sprout nipples/ DDs. simple, right?
c3rberUs
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Japan11286 Posts
November 20 2015 11:21 GMT
#58
On November 19 2015 19:57 Heartland wrote:
The real question is why the Protoss just happen to have a two gender system.

And why they aren't green from the photosynthesis.

It's not an issue if you look at real plants. There are 'male' flowers and 'female' flowers and there are also species with male and female parts on the same flower iirc.
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Entenmann
Profile Joined March 2011
Germany7 Posts
November 21 2015 08:13 GMT
#59
On November 16 2015 14:51 YumYumGranola wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 16 2015 14:50 CakeSauc3 wrote:
On November 16 2015 14:30 ejac wrote:
On November 16 2015 14:27 CakeSauc3 wrote:
Really though, how do the Protoss eat? Or do they use photosynthesis or something? It's one thing I've always wondered.

Photosynthesis is correct actually, and this is mildly referenced in the campaign when they say something among the lines "the solar core provides nourishment for our warriors".


Makes sense


Does it?

even photosynthesists need nutrients and liquids. maybe they sleep in a nutritive solution and do all the metabolism through their skin.
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NasusAndDraven
Profile Joined April 2015
359 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-21 08:47:30
November 21 2015 08:45 GMT
#60
Guys are you stupid? Protoss have nipples for the same reason peacocks have such colorful tails. To look better. Its entirely scientific. For same reason adepts have boobs.

Just makes me wonder why blizzard didnt give the campaing protoss girls a bigger rack. Copying so much from LoL so why not also give the fans some sexy characters to look at while palying aswell.

Also lol at you guys wondering about the science of photosynthesis and how viable its actually for the protoss race. This is a universe with psionic powers and everything. Who is to say the way protoss gets energy from stars is in any way similar to the plants on planet earth. Maybe its magical.
Drakelon91
Profile Joined April 2015
Singapore4 Posts
November 21 2015 11:27 GMT
#61
So this may be a spoiler so I'll take it as such, but there's a conversation with Rohana where she says+ Show Spoiler +
"They(terrans) speak with orifices" when questioned why terrans are lower beings
. You could assume from that that protoss used to have mouths as well. Whether they purposefully removed it themselves or evolution took over, who knows. That might explain why they have nipples.

As to boobs, they mostly wear armour so Either Selendis and co. have thinner boob armour, or adepts have thicker boob armour. Or the more interesting theory, the adepts are trying to seduce the terran units.
BLinD-RawR
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
ALLEYCAT BLUES50600 Posts
November 21 2015 11:59 GMT
#62
maybe its bird poop on the chest that they never cleaned up, after all have you ever seen them take a bath?
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Dav1oN
Profile Joined January 2012
Ukraine3164 Posts
November 21 2015 12:24 GMT
#63
Possibly they used to have mouth long time ago but evolution made it useless cause they are communicationg via khala and "eating" with photosyntesis , the same should be with nipples :D they just not needed, although I haven't seen a single Protoss child :/
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Profile Blog Joined May 2012
Sweden24593 Posts
November 21 2015 13:00 GMT
#64
Nasus: I -might- not be entirely serious.
B.I.G.
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
3251 Posts
November 21 2015 13:25 GMT
#65
Maybe it is an advanced tactic. They gave all the Protoss warriors nipples so they could confuse their Terran enemies with a tactical nip-slip...
Jaedrik
Profile Joined June 2015
113 Posts
November 23 2015 03:28 GMT
#66
On November 21 2015 20:27 Drakelon91 wrote:
So this may be a spoiler so I'll take it as such, but there's a conversation with Rohana where she says+ Show Spoiler +
"They(terrans) speak with orifices" when questioned why terrans are lower beings
. You could assume from that that protoss used to have mouths as well. Whether they purposefully removed it themselves or evolution took over, who knows. That might explain why they have nipples.
I don't think that's the most likely interpretation. "Orifices" seems to indicate they don't have a colloquial term for mouth. It's more likely Rohana is a racist jerk who disdains sentient beings that have mouths because lower animals normally have mouths too.
zeratul_jf
Profile Joined October 2011
United States808 Posts
November 23 2015 03:32 GMT
#67
This has been the best thread i have read in a while
Laserist
Profile Joined September 2011
Turkey4269 Posts
November 23 2015 10:34 GMT
#68
It took microseconds for me to get disturbed from Zeratul's nipples, not because of nipples but it seems like one of the heaviest retcons known to man.
Blizz didn't put any "boobs" to female protoss characters overall and in BW there were no nipples as well.

But also Blizz tends to "feminize" protoss woman in SC2 which is not really surprising. I bet you wouldn't distingush Raszagal from other males if there were no voice over.

I am glad that this is brought up here in TL.net
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Schelim
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Austria11528 Posts
November 23 2015 11:17 GMT
#69
why do male humans have nipples?
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deacon.frost
Profile Joined February 2013
Czech Republic12129 Posts
Last Edited: 2015-11-23 12:24:44
November 23 2015 12:20 GMT
#70
On November 23 2015 20:17 Schelim wrote:
why do male humans have nipples?

So they don't look weird at the swimming pool

Anyway - search for Male lactation. At your own risk, though
Edit> Also a colleague of mine reminded me what happens when a boy is born Not sure how that's called, it's not a lactation per se, she stated that it's probably Galactorrhea.
(we do not know how it's named in Czech so it's hard to find in English :D)
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Superbanana
Profile Joined May 2014
2369 Posts
November 23 2015 14:29 GMT
#71
Its a sexual trait, nipples are sexy.
All the girls on shakuras are crazy over Zeratul and his sexy nipples. Its well known, in fact, its a trending topic on the khala #Zeratulnipples. Zeratul likes to spend time in the void to avoid the constant harassment from fangirls.
In PvZ the zerg can make the situation spire out of control but protoss can adept to the situation.
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