Update on Blizzards ideas about Stalemates - Page 2

On September 30 2010 13:22 StarSense wrote:
Practically every Blizzard map, unlike in BW, has open empty space around it for superfun floaty terran building time. New. Maps.

On September 30 2010 13:36 DeckOneBell wrote:


Of course! Programming a game as complex as SC2 is that easy! Creating new methods is actually that simple!

Also, even if it WAS that simple, there's plenty of games that go on longer than 60 minutes that aren't draw-worthy, so this would be bad, and show draw buttons when players don't want to end the game yet.

On September 30 2010 14:11 AJMcSpiffy wrote:
Something I was thinking of, why would it be too unfair to put a timer/"fuel limit" on Terran buildings? Nothing too short, but a decent amount of time for them to scout. My logic is this: Zerg buildings can only build on creep (except hatchery of course but whatever), and if there is no creep under them they begin to slowly die. Protoss buildings can only be built in a power field, and if the field they are in is destroyed, they become unpowered and useless. So why is it that (some) Terran buildings can be built anywhere and still lift off for indefinite amounts of time?

I know a probable argument is "It wasn't imbalanced in SC1 so it can't be in SC2", but that doesn't mean that every game mechanic should just be left as Starcraft Dogma.

On September 30 2010 14:34 Lezil wrote:
EPIC FAIL Team Liquid, i came here to ask if im the only one having problems getting to the B.net website and cant log onto SC, but i cant make a new topic for 3 days, hows that make the person trying to get help feel? fucked over since this is the second source of info next to b.net fourms, epic fail TL

On September 30 2010 13:24 mierin wrote:
Stalemates are just a part of the game. One of the most perfect stalemates I've ever seen is MasterAsia vs. TT1.

On September 30 2010 14:34 Lezil wrote:
EPIC FAIL Team Liquid, i came here to ask if im the only one having problems getting to the B.net website and cant log onto SC, but i cant make a new topic for 3 days, hows that make the person trying to get help feel? fucked over since this is the second source of info next to b.net fourms, epic fail TL

On September 30 2010 14:34 Lezil wrote:
EPIC FAIL Team Liquid, i came here to ask if im the only one having problems getting to the B.net website and cant log onto SC, but i cant make a new topic for 3 days, hows that make the person trying to get help feel? fucked over since this is the second source of info next to b.net fourms, epic fail TL

On September 30 2010 14:40 nttea wrote:

well since this is the second source of info next to b.net forums maybe you should have created an account earlier. also, if u're not the only one having trouble logging in then you WILL read about it here regardless of you making a thread or not anyway WELCOME and try to stay nice it will be so much better for everyone, Don't forget to read the commandments.

On September 30 2010 14:34 Lezil wrote:
EPIC FAIL Team Liquid, i came here to ask if im the only one having problems getting to the B.net website and cant log onto SC, but i cant make a new topic for 3 days, hows that make the person trying to get help feel? fucked over since this is the second source of info next to b.net fourms, epic fail TL

On September 30 2010 14:47 trueg0x wrote:
terrans shouldnt loose in one of these stalemate conditions. you only have zealots and no nexis? that doesnt mean that you should win. it means it is a draw. Giving terran buildings a flying timer would mean that in those sorts of situations, terran would loose. There must rather be a system that draws the game rather than forcing a loss to a player. I think everyone here has agreed to that anyways.

On September 30 2010 13:31 tertle wrote:
void CheckTime()
{
if (gamelength > 0) //minutes
drawButton.enabled = true;
}

void CheckDraw()
{
if (Player1.drawButton.pressed && Player2.drawButton.pressed)
drawGame();
}

Blizzard should employ me...