2007-05-25, 01:18 | Link #181 | |
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Honestly, I thought it would be sooner. I thought the 10 year anniversary of spring '08 might be picked. I know it's Blizzard, but 4 YEARS people...
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2007-05-25, 01:32 | Link #182 | |
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4 years for a game development? That might be considered long in other game companies where they are pressured by twits who don't understand their syntax from context, but Blizzard has never been one to succumb to pressure to rush their game development. They will take their time. We might gnaw on our bones and tendons waiting for it to be released, but considering that StarCraft is "only" in the Alpha-stage at this point, an Oct'08 release would be considered a speed record of sorts. Cheers.
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2007-05-25, 01:39 | Link #183 |
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Hmmmm...
Took a look at the website and I can see where he's getting the "Warcraft III look" from. The Zealot's strolling animation vaguely reminds me of the Footmen or the Male Human figure. To be honest, it reminds me most of the Russian Officer from Fields of Thunder. Then again, the Zealot is rather bulky. What seems to me is that they are simply chucking a 3d Graphics ontop of the original Starcraft with a few extra tweaks and graphical goodness. It appears that they are keeping the core material and doing a few bits here and there to expand on it; kind of like a expansion pack, only larger. Not that this is a bad thing, it's probably wise to not stray too far but it's to my annoyance they took so long to show me something like that. The movie nor screenshots show me any form of Battlefield damage, persisting rubble, some form of deeper strategy then micromanagement and counter X vs unit Y. Cmon it's 2007 and it's been proven games can indeed do this. I think the main problem here is that Starcraft is still using single men units that are not affected by anything but *spells* and damage inflicting attacks. Again keeping the old is still a good idea, it will still be a complete sell out; it's Starcraft, it's keeping the general things that made it popular and Blizzard being Blizzard, they won't cut it after one or two patches like some other games. Then again, I shouldn't really judge a book by it's cover. Just my few thoughts about it. Last edited by Smithj; 2007-05-25 at 01:49. |
2007-05-25, 03:48 | Link #185 |
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What a relief, more like it.
Adding a Protoss-Zerg combination would only show lack of imagination. The Xel'Naga thing hasn't completly disapeared, although they might add something and call it something else then Xel'Naga, I do believe there is already a Naga in W3 so it might be too cliche to add a Xel'Naga in SC2. As for the colosus thing, yes it does get hit terran anti-air. Ain't it sweet. =)
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2007-05-25, 05:03 | Link #187 | |
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2007-05-25, 10:14 | Link #188 |
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well, the difference between chess and Starcraft is, there's no Chess 2, while Blizzard wants to make a Starcraft 2 to grab more money. They need to make Starcraft 2 with enough improvements to qualify for the "2", instead of just another add-on with some changed sprites.
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2007-05-25, 18:02 | Link #190 | |
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2007-05-25, 22:01 | Link #193 |
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Indeed.
The Chess with, say, Lord of the Rings pieces and 3D Chessmaster are both just Chess with cosmetic changes. Which is why I am rather annoyed. They could have kept the old and picked it up here and there. It appears to me as a good excuse to release new units and change a few bits here and there. Not that it's a bad thing; it's probably a good thing. Hence it's a larger than large expansion pack. Though can't judge it yet. Hasn't even released a playable demo from what I know. |
2007-05-25, 22:34 | Link #194 | |
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2007-05-27, 03:11 | Link #195 |
A fuckin' genius!
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Once more, the drums of war thunder across the galaxy, once more Terrans must enter the field of battle. The time has come for us to prove the superiority of the mighty human race. Let our enemies know, that nothing can stand against our wrath. Our soldiers, hardened by the wars, that fill our history, will carry forth the banner of our people. Bring forth the steel ranks of Terran marines, crush the Zerg beneath the treads of our Siege tanks. Shoot down the Protoss with our Battlecruisers. Let their attacks melt away in a wall of fire. Let our enemies be purged by the fires of nuclear storm. Let them know, that everyone, who dares to raise their hand against the Terrans, will be mercilessly struck down. Every foe must be prepared to fight us until our last breath, for we will never surrender and no alien or creature will be allowed to live.
As you can see I'm a huge Terran fan. And SC II will give me the opportunity to lead them again.
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2007-05-27, 09:12 | Link #196 |
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Doesn't matter what you say, the toss will rule with the mother ship! It's the weapon that I had always wanted next to firebat, it brings the phse "BURN BABY BURN" to a whole new level. Must remember to do the evil laugh
Still, WHERE ARE THE FIREBATS?!?
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2007-05-27, 09:37 | Link #198 | |
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"You sure you want to rebuild another one?" Heh.
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2007-05-27, 11:00 | Link #199 |
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I always prefer playing the smaller units. The BC and the protess Carrier were too slow and too big a target imo. Their biggest advantage is distracting the enemy. I much prefer building 3-4 wraiths or scouts to building one big unit.
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