Comments on: StarCraft 2 Q&A 45 : Harmless Creep, Powerful Hallucinations

By: temsescarry

temsescarry — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 05:14:40 +0000

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By: nfx

nfx — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:42:06 +0000

wow…..nice one..man,, i agree with Dill.the terrans need more mobility…since the Zerg and the Protoss got some New Weapons…that makes a make them really a big threat to the terran players…but what “Balance” are they talking?and the NEW units?man….they are taking out the great units in the game!,keep it going guys!

By: Dill

Dill — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:19:47 +0000

I’m one of those “Make the Thor back into a ground attack unit” people. Without the Banshee AoE, battlecruiser plasma torpedos, etc., some of the “the Thor overlaps” issues have beenm removed, and a blockade breaker still may have potential as a useful unit (though with all the much more mobile units around, it may not be so useful.)

Since the Jackal has moved somewhat away from a “cobra type unit”, I’m thinking that the terrans could get something like a “missle rover” as their long range anti-air vehicle. the backstory is there (The explanation for vikings describes terrans as needing more mobility to deal with mutalisks, and describes goliaths as successful, so a hovercraft missile shooter could fill that role.), plus fits better with appearance and style as an anti-air unit than the Thor.

By: jamvng

jamvng — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 06:56:36 +0000

yup starcraft 1 was a GREAT game, with balanced and unique races, and fast-paced action, yup sc2 just needs to build on it and MOST fans will be happy

By: St4lk3r

St4lk3r — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 02:42:19 +0000

“Yes it is like Starcraft 1 because Starcraft 1 is a good game. The Warcraft series needed upgrading, hence the large change. Starcraft 2 is building more in non-gameplay areas, such as story, community, and esport. The gameplay from Starcraft 1 is what needs the least upgrade.

Of course there is major changes in gameplay demonstrated so far, but overall form is similar because it works really well. To me Starcraft 2 seems to be on the right track.”

Totally agree. However, we still need to play the game to draw conclusions.

It’s still work in progress. Therefore, a lot can change.

By: Joe

Joe — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 09:05:11 +0000

Yes it is like Starcraft 1 because Starcraft 1 is a good game. The Warcraft series needed upgrading, hence the large change. Starcraft 2 is building more in non-gameplay areas, such as story, community, and esport. The gameplay from Starcraft 1 is what needs the least upgrade.

Of course there is major changes in gameplay demonstrated so far, but overall form is similar because it works really well. To me Starcraft 2 seems to be on the right track.

By: kent

kent — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 15:26:33 +0000

On the Thor.. I agree.. such a big unit as air defense? what’s inside of that robot? The goliath use to be able to hit rather far and was just 1/10 the size… If they want to make the Thor a normal uni.. I guess give it a normal size.

on SC2 same as SC1…
I kind of share a similar sentiment… yes, new strategies, new units.. but the idea of SC2 is a glorified expansion pack of SC1 is still true, there’s hardly anything “backbone” that’s changed… same old, build Command Center, Barrack, pump marine.. tech up… It is not really a new game if you compare SC2 and SC1 with WC 1 2 and 3. Each Warcraft has a very vvyr different “feel” to them that makes it very uniquely an “upgraded new game”… wc2 has 2 races, same unis, wc3 is 4 races, everything different…

SC2… is like to me… WC3 in space.

Just.. no new breakthrough, if you follow.

By: nfx

nfx — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 08:54:29 +0000

@nattaboy
i agree with you man….why did have to show the thor if the are going to remove it?man…the first time i saw the unit “thor” it really a great unit for offense..cause like they blizzard said that the terrans excels at defense situations..like the night Hawks,Hellions,etc. i really hope that they make the right decision for this….

By: redrach

redrach — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 05:54:27 +0000

@johnner
Seriously? I’m actually on the other side of the fence. I watch a lot of competitive Starcraft, and my mind is struggling to grasp how much the metagame will shift.
Since you seem to like ‘Toss, let me use them as an example – if you take a look at the Blizzcon SC2 exhibition matches you’ll notice how much more aggressive Protoss harassment is now. The ability to rapidly summon units into the back of a Zerg base with a single shuttle means that Zerg can no longer get by just by defending their choke with a bunch of Sunkens. Not to mention how Stalkers can be used to harass drone lines.
Believe me, it’s a whole new ball game.

By: Nattaboy

Nattaboy — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 20:06:33 +0000

I really liked the Thor. But now it just doesn’t appeal any more. like they said, a glorified goliath. If it is Air Defence, why bother with one when can jus build missile turrets?