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Jan Akiyama · Posted: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:39 pm Post subject: Starcraft II

Anybody excited? I know I am. There is no greater project in Blizzard than this. The story, the units, the beauty of the maps, not to mention the beautiful balance. I cannot stress the awesomeness of this game enough. The wait is killing me on this but lord it will all be worth it when I finally get to touch this game.

To start off many of the classic units are gone in the favor of replacing them with more strategic units BUT are said to still be available in the map editor so that you can freely use them as you see fit. A VERY nice addition compared to the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ruGonoCrql4

This is a demo video of a Starcraft II promo test battle that shows show of the changes to the game. The inclusion of the barrier fields for the Protoss is an awesome new tactical addition that while being situational, it more than makes up for it in brilliance of use. The Zerg have also quite a few incredible changes like the infestors and the banelings.

But what piques my interest is the shift in combat speed. Battles have become quicker and much more decisive. I am looking forward to this fine game.
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Cudpug · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:45 pm Post subject:

As good as Starcraft is, I'd love to see Warcraft IV far more =(
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Rannie · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:56 pm Post subject:

So this is like...Star Trek?
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Not really. They canned Starcraft: Ghost after a bazillion delays, so I'm not really that bothered.
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Gay, the Eagle · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:22 pm Post subject:

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Cudpug · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:37 pm Post subject:

Gay, the Eagle · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 8:40 pm Post subject:

I think it's a pretty big problem, yeah.

It's impossible to innovate the genre without hurting its core appeal in someway. I mean, DoW is good, sure but it's quite weak in comparison to most traditional RTS'.

I think the console space or voice control is the next, big move for RTS' if they wish to innovate in any way.
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Cudpug · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject:

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Jan Akiyama · Posted: Wed Nov 11, 2009 10:51 pm Post subject:

Its more like indefinite Hiatus. Blizzard is basically discouraged from the process but they still are pretty attached to it. It may or may not return in the future but as of now, Starcraft II is the much bigger project.

And are you kidding? Blizzard has done leaps and bounds to make innovation to the RTS genre! It was they who invented ways to make it work to begin with! Starcraft was the first ever RTS game to have 3 distinctly different races and it set the standard. Now they are taking those same races and bringing them even further than before. Try watching the rest of the battle reports. They really show the innovation if you look for them. Many of them may be simple. But Real time Strategy still has a long way to go before it can truly be considered the pinnacle of what you can possibly do.

Also, for a single race, there are many ways to play them, not just the norm. Try looking up those competition level games in Korea. Many of the veteran players are so good at what they do that it becomes really a race to get the jump on your opponent in as many ways as possible while outwitting your opponent's attempts to do the same.
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Gulcasa: Is that all you came here to say? What an arduous journey, for such a ridiculous request. Even were I to believe you, we would never accept your terms...We razed your Kingdom, and you have responded in kind. How are we to extinguish our flames of hatred now? This fighting cannot end until one of us can fight no more!

"What does it power? The universe?"
-RedLetterMedia, commenting on WTH Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Darth Maul are fighting in.

Japan has no self control. China has no new ideas. America has no originality. India has no shame. North Korea has no money. South Korea has no time. What does your country don't have?

Gay, the Eagle · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 12:05 pm Post subject:

Those innovation happened in the 90's. We're talking about now, of course they innovated but i'm talking about continuing the process now.
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Jan Akiyama · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 4:16 pm Post subject:

Cudpug · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:33 pm Post subject:

Jan Akiyama · Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:43 pm Post subject:

Kovu · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

I look forward to playing this.
But I don't get my hopes up. I love the original and I hate these delays. Sad

~ Kovu
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Jan Akiyama · Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 7:44 pm Post subject:

Ever heard of Operation Can't Wait any longer? That was what people were doing since Blizzard delayed Starcraft for so long. Starcraft II is delayed on us for quite some time but it does little to deter fans. I expect it will be good for a long time.
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Gulcasa: Is that all you came here to say? What an arduous journey, for such a ridiculous request. Even were I to believe you, we would never accept your terms...We razed your Kingdom, and you have responded in kind. How are we to extinguish our flames of hatred now? This fighting cannot end until one of us can fight no more!

"What does it power? The universe?"
-RedLetterMedia, commenting on WTH Obi Wan, Qui Gon and Darth Maul are fighting in.

Japan has no self control. China has no new ideas. America has no originality. India has no shame. North Korea has no money. South Korea has no time. What does your country don't have?

Kovu · Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 3:43 pm Post subject:

Rumor has it South Korea will invade the U.S. if Blizzard mucks up the game-- so they're taking their sweet time with it.
Or so I've heard.

~ Kovu
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