EPTOn May 04 2012 10:11 Luppy1 wrote:
Queen energy buff removed. Queen anti ground range increased from 3-5.
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/topic/231323130#13
Queen energy buff removed. Queen anti ground range increased from 3-5.
http://sea.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/topic/231323130#13
Brief note on the current state of TvP by a Blizzard rep:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/topic/4838104108#1
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From the Starcraft 2 website (http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/5308170/Call_to_Action_Balance_Testing-5_2_2012#blog)
(The map, Antiga Shipyard (1.4.3 Balance v2.0), is live!.)
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We’ve just published a new multiplayer map called "Antiga Shipyard (1.4.3 Balance v2.0)", in which we’re testing a few small balance changes to StarCraft II. Our hope is to bring the changes to the game in a week or so, without a full patch. Here’s the situation:
+ Globally, all matchups below pro-level are pretty balanced.
- We aren’t currently seeing any problems with non-pro-level matchups, but as always, we’re watching them very carefully on a weekly basis.
- We want changes we're making to balance at this time to be small, strategic adjustments that will only affect pro-level play.
+ Zerg at the pro-level are struggling a bit to scout effectively in the early game.
- This is tricky to balance, because we do not want to hinder sneaky strategies or tactical early play vs. zerg.
- Our goal here is to improve zerg scouting, but not to the point where other races feel like they can’t or shouldn’t make any strategic early moves vs. zerg.
+ Zerg at the pro-level are slightly too susceptible to all-in rushes.
- We want to make creep spread a little bit easier to counter hellions in ZvT.
- We want to make the general zerg defense slightly stronger in the early game.
+ Protoss at the pro-level are doing well, but not at the very top of the pro-level.
- At this time, we’re keeping a very close eye on this, and preparing to make any necessary adjustments.
+ We are closely watching TvP to see if the offensive capabilities of terran in the early/mid game becomes too much, or if late game strength of protoss becomes too much.
- We aren’t making a change to affect this now, but it’s very near the top of our list of things we’re watching.
Here’s what we’re testing:
Overlord movement speed increased to 0.586, up from 0.4687. Upgraded overlord movement speed unchanged.
This is to help pro players scout a little easier in the early game, and to help zerg on larger maps. We feel that this is the right way to encourage the best zerg players to scout in the early game, without giving them something that allows them to see everything most of the time. We will be watching the public testing very carefully.
Queen starting energy increased to 50, up from 25. (REVERTED, SEE ADDENDUM)
This change is to help zerg deal with early- and mid-game all-in rushes, and timing pushes. Each queen will have either one more chain of creep tumors, or slightly faster transfusions. During public testing, we’ll see whether zerg end up with too many creep tumors early on, or the general upgrade in defensive capabilities make it too difficult for other races to attempt any early pressure. Feedback in this area from players who have played the mod will be greatly appreciated.
Observer build time decreased to 30, down from 40.
Protoss players at the pro level currently have all the tools they need to counter various early- to mid-game threats. However, in order to see them utilize the correct tools in various scenarios, we’re decreasing the build time of observers. This will give protoss slightly earlier scouting, as well as less time spent tying up the Robotics Facility while building observers. we feel this small change will result in protoss players utilizing their other units a bit more efficiently.
Please play the map "Antiga Shipyard (1.4.3 Balance v2.0)", and join our feedback thread in our StarCraft II discussion forum to give us any feedback you have on these changes.
ADDENDUM (5/3)
After initial testing and feedback, we have removed the Queen starting energy increase and we have decided to modify:
Queen anti-ground weapon attack range increased from 3 to 5.
Please note: The look of the queen’s ground attack animation is affected by this adjustment, and will be changed when we expand the balance changes beyond this map and to the rest of the game.
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(Credit to Debian for this video)
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(Thanks to SarcasmMonster for making these polls.)
Poll: Overlord change?
Agree (3535)
81%
Disagree (806)
19%
4341 total votes
Disagree (806)
4341 total votes
Your vote: Overlord change?
Poll: Queen change
Disagree (2667)
60%
Agree (1755)
40%
4422 total votes
Agree (1755)
4422 total votes
Your vote: Queen change
Poll: Observer change
Disagree (2301)
53%
Agree (2072)
47%
4373 total votes
Agree (2072)
4373 total votes
Your vote: Observer change
Poll: Queen range change? (5/3)
Agree (827)
52%
Disagree (754)
48%
1581 total votes
Disagree (754)
1581 total votes
Your vote: Queen range change? (5/3)
