EPTEnding time is 2:40 KST on April 22nd 2010. Any post after that time is not counted.
Well, the patch notes are released and I am fairly underwhelmed by the amount of balance changes but there are lots of content and map changes which are very cool. It should be fairly easy to figure out who called this one.
For a list of the original rules hit the spoiler link below:
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Test your design/balance skills and see if you have what it takes to be a SC2 balancer. With the anticipation of the a new reset/patch on the horizon be the one to accurately guess up to 5 of the new balance changes that the patch will bring.
The winner gets my permission to do a victory dance, point at their monitor, and yell, "I called it, noobs!" as loud as they want. Perhaps other people could offer better prizes, but seriously, what's more awesome than that.
Rules:
1) List exactly 5 (no more no less) balance changes that the patch will bring.
2) It's OK to list closely related changes, such as ones that affect the attack of a single unit, under the same number.
3) Predictions should NOT be overly general.
Examples of general predictions:
1. Protoss is going to get nerfed.
2. Infestors are going to get a new spell.
3. Marauders are going to be easier to kill.
Examples of correctly specific predictions:
1. Phoenix are going to have their attack speed increased by 0.5 and their attack will now stun an enemy for 1 second.
2. All Terran and Zerg buildings are going to have their HP increased by 500 and All Protoss buildings are going to have their HP and Shields increased by 250.
3. A new upgrade will be added to the Infestor Pit which costs 100 minerals,100 gas, and 30 seconds to research which grants the Infestor the ability to eat any unit to gain 100 energy
4) The predictions must be balance changes to units or buildings and NOT bug fixes, map fixes or content updates.
5) Each person may only post once.
6) In the unlikely event of a tie the person who posted first wins.
The contest ends when the patch notes are posted on the SC2B forums and no submissions will accepted after the time of that post.
EDIT: Patch notes can be found here instead:
hhttp://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23240933862&postId=243993087677&sid=5010#9
I will personally go through every entry and judge a winner which I will post here after the competition is complete. That person will have bragging rights for at least a good hour after being declared the winner. Predictions will be judged not only on the amount of correct balance changes a person predicts but also their accuracy.
EDIT: If not one balance change is accurately predicted it's OK. You get credit for coming close. I'm enjoying reading the posts, serious and silly, keep it up and please respect other people's opinions. If you think someone's predictions are completely unfounded then try to do better. Remember it's all just for fun.
Good Luck!
The winner gets my permission to do a victory dance, point at their monitor, and yell, "I called it, noobs!" as loud as they want. Perhaps other people could offer better prizes, but seriously, what's more awesome than that.
Rules:
1) List exactly 5 (no more no less) balance changes that the patch will bring.
2) It's OK to list closely related changes, such as ones that affect the attack of a single unit, under the same number.
3) Predictions should NOT be overly general.
Examples of general predictions:
1. Protoss is going to get nerfed.
2. Infestors are going to get a new spell.
3. Marauders are going to be easier to kill.
Examples of correctly specific predictions:
1. Phoenix are going to have their attack speed increased by 0.5 and their attack will now stun an enemy for 1 second.
2. All Terran and Zerg buildings are going to have their HP increased by 500 and All Protoss buildings are going to have their HP and Shields increased by 250.
3. A new upgrade will be added to the Infestor Pit which costs 100 minerals,100 gas, and 30 seconds to research which grants the Infestor the ability to eat any unit to gain 100 energy
4) The predictions must be balance changes to units or buildings and NOT bug fixes, map fixes or content updates.
5) Each person may only post once.
6) In the unlikely event of a tie the person who posted first wins.
The contest ends when the patch notes are posted on the SC2B forums and no submissions will accepted after the time of that post.
EDIT: Patch notes can be found here instead:
hhttp://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23240933862&postId=243993087677&sid=5010#9
I will personally go through every entry and judge a winner which I will post here after the competition is complete. That person will have bragging rights for at least a good hour after being declared the winner. Predictions will be judged not only on the amount of correct balance changes a person predicts but also their accuracy.
EDIT: If not one balance change is accurately predicted it's OK. You get credit for coming close. I'm enjoying reading the posts, serious and silly, keep it up and please respect other people's opinions. If you think someone's predictions are completely unfounded then try to do better. Remember it's all just for fun.
Good Luck!
The Final Results!
Immortal Build time increased by 15 seconds (40 seconds to 55 seconds)
Who predicted it exactly:
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SichuanPanda, Ner0, nodule
Who predicted the increase but didn't get the exact time:
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nedsat, whatupyo02, junemermaid, zazen, Zoltan, link0, DoomBacon, daywiss, summerloud, Knutzi, TBO, kavaron, flme, goszar
Concussive Shells research cost decreased by 50 minerals, 50 gas, and 20 seconds (100/100 and 80 seconds to 50/50 and 60 seconds)
Who predicted it exactly:
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onmach
Who predicted the cost decrease exactly but didn't get the exact time:
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TheTuna, Madcatcf, Knutzi, Guy.Incognito, febreze, Jonoman92
Who predicted the time decrease exactly but didn't get the exact cost:
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Doso
Who predicted the decrease but didn't get the exact cost or time:
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iounas, Archerofaiur, Zoltan, DrivE, CannonsNCarriers, DrSmoke, goszar, Paladia, WorkersOfTheWorld, tknq, fiGGedyFliP
Neural Parasite range increased by 2 (7 to 9)
Who predicted it exactly:
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onmach, pzea469
Who predicted the increase but didn't get the exact range:
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Thamoo, Shiladie, FabledIntegral, Smurfz, goszar
Queen's speed off creep decreased by 0.562 (1.5 to 0.938)
Who predicted it but didn't get the exact speed:
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Karma_
No other balance changes were accurately predicted.
WINNER
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goszar
Although the predictions were not exact, goszar predicted 3 balance changes correctly, which is more than any other poster. You may begin bragging.
1) Concussive Shells upgrade time and cost reduced.
2) Immortal build time increased
3) Neural Parasite range increased
Although the predictions were not exact, goszar predicted 3 balance changes correctly, which is more than any other poster. You may begin bragging.
1) Concussive Shells upgrade time and cost reduced.
2) Immortal build time increased
3) Neural Parasite range increased
RUNNER UP
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onmach
Although only getting 2 predictions correct those predictions were 100% accurate.
1) marauder concussion grenades will end up 50/50 and cost only 60 seconds upgrade time.
4) neural parasite will have ranged increased from 7 to 9.
Although only getting 2 predictions correct those predictions were 100% accurate.
1) marauder concussion grenades will end up 50/50 and cost only 60 seconds upgrade time.
4) neural parasite will have ranged increased from 7 to 9.
HONORABLE MENTIONS
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Karma_
For being the only one who called the queen speed decrease off of the creep.
5. Queen speed decreased slightly when off creep
Trap
For a post with only 3 very vague and general predictions but coincidently being right on all accounts.
1. A Protoss unit will receive a slight nerf
2. A Terran unit of marginal use will be buffed but will remain unused
3. A Zerg unit's stats will be changed but nothing will change about how boring Zerg is
For being the only one who called the queen speed decrease off of the creep.
5. Queen speed decreased slightly when off creep
Trap
For a post with only 3 very vague and general predictions but coincidently being right on all accounts.
1. A Protoss unit will receive a slight nerf
2. A Terran unit of marginal use will be buffed but will remain unused
3. A Zerg unit's stats will be changed but nothing will change about how boring Zerg is
Thanks to everyone who participated! There were a lot of posts to go through so my sincerest apologies if I left anyone out.
