Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 18, 2007, 06:40:26 PM
http://pc.ign.com/articles/788/788627p1.html
Post by: Shift Key on May 18, 2007, 06:43:01 PM
There, saved you all those F5 presses.
Post by: S-U-P-E-R on May 18, 2007, 06:57:19 PM
Post by: that Baby guy on May 18, 2007, 07:05:07 PM
Post by: UERD on May 18, 2007, 07:16:38 PM
(The fact that the lead designer is a former EALA employee explains why some of the game's descriptions sound so much like C&C3 units :P)
Post by: capamerica on May 18, 2007, 08:42:51 PM
ITS ABOUT BLOODY TIME!
Now we just need a release date. The Sooner the Better!
Post by: MaleficentOgre on May 19, 2007, 02:21:03 AM
http://media.video.ign.com/ev/sv.html?dlURL=pcmovies.ign.com/pc/video/article/790/790159/starcraft2_protosskill_051907_flvlowwide.flv&object_ID=850126
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on May 19, 2007, 03:05:10 AM
Post by: Ceric on May 19, 2007, 04:07:54 AM
Post by: ShyGuy on May 19, 2007, 06:45:47 AM
Post by: MaleficentOgre on May 19, 2007, 06:51:30 AM
Post by: UERD on May 19, 2007, 08:10:08 AM
As to overhype, a lot of other companies would probably drop the ball...not saying that Blizzard won't, but they'll take their time to get it right. After all, they have a lot more riding on Starcraft 2, reputation-wise, than EA has riding on...say, C&C3 or Nintendo on the next Zelda game (they only have 3 franchises!). Still, there will always be people who will be disappointed when it comes out.
Post by: that Baby guy on May 19, 2007, 08:45:00 AM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on May 19, 2007, 09:02:55 AM
Post by: capamerica on May 19, 2007, 09:57:10 AM
I think its highly unlikely that fans will be disappointed with this game.
That being said, All I want is a graphically updated version of StarCraft with new missions, I don't need a bunch of new stuff.
Why mess with perfection?
Post by: Ceric on May 19, 2007, 01:56:24 PM
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I'm more then willing to bet that their is going to be new stuff for everyone in the game. They just wanted to show a bit right now so they can keep the hype up until launch.
I think its highly unlikely that fans will be disappointed with this game.
That being said, All I want is a graphically updated version of StarCraft with new missions, I don't need a bunch of new stuff.
Why mess with perfection?
Warcraft 2?
Edit: Seriously enough. I enjoyed Starcraft and the multiplayer aspect of it was vastly superior to Warcraft 1 & 2, for me add 3 and WoW as well. With that in mind, take no offense here people, these types of game I like to occasional duke it out multiplayer with a friend but for me the meat is the single player mode and when a game makes it obvious that the single-player mode is second to the multiplayer mode in this particular genre,*cough*Warcraft 3*cough*, count me out. Thats one of my biggest worries overall. With the mulitplayer aspect of it being so popular I really think that the single player could truly suffer. Which would be a shame. Also so everyone is clear on this I hate escort and keep people alive missions.
End of Line.
Post by: Smoke39 on May 19, 2007, 02:27:52 PM
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Also so everyone is clear on this I hate escort and keep people alive missions.
Everyone hates Protect the Object missions. In any genre. Because they suck.
Post by: Ceric on May 19, 2007, 02:42:03 PM
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Also so everyone is clear on this I hate escort and keep people alive missions.
Everyone hates Protect the Object missions. In any genre. Because they suck.
Except BlastCorp.
Editted: To correct Homophone.
Post by: Smoke39 on May 19, 2007, 03:23:03 PM
BlastCorp. was almost more of just a timed mission than a Protect the Object one.
Post by: wulffman04 on May 19, 2007, 04:00:33 PM
Site: http://pc.ign.com/articles/790/790158p1.html
Post by: Myxtika1 Azn on May 19, 2007, 07:19:57 PM
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Also so everyone is clear on this I hate escort and keep people alive missions.
Everyone hates Protect the Object missions. In any genre. Because they suck.
Except Resident Evil 4.
Fixed.
Post by: Ceric on May 20, 2007, 03:07:48 AM
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Also so everyone is clear on this I hate escort and keep people alive missions.
Everyone hates Protect the Object missions. In any genre. Because they suck.
Especially the ones in Resident Evil 4.
Fixed.
Fixed for True Accuracy.
Post by: Arbok on May 20, 2007, 11:10:32 AM
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It seems like only the Protoss is getting anything truly new.
The rocket pack-enhanced Terran units look "new" to me... and certainly add a new element.
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Also the graphics don't look notable impoved.
When was the last time you played StarCraft? The difference is night and day between the first/Broodwars and what has been seen of the second. A huge improvment over WarCraft III's look as well.
Post by: Ceric on May 20, 2007, 11:18:25 AM
Also the "new" terran units sounds like a modification of the standard unit.
Post by: UltimatePartyBear on May 21, 2007, 05:21:48 AM
Post by: Adrock on May 21, 2007, 09:39:24 AM
If I were a fan, I wouldn't be too worried. At the very least, it should play well. At the same time, I understand that fans have been waiting like 117 years for a sequel so hopes for the title are through the roof.
Post by: Smoke39 on May 21, 2007, 10:12:29 AM
Post by: that Baby guy on May 21, 2007, 01:27:34 PM
Post by: KDR_11k on May 21, 2007, 07:35:42 PM
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on May 22, 2007, 08:56:36 AM
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Starcraft is based on plastic toys.
Well, Warhammer 40k figures are actually models. They break far too easily to be toys.
I still say Blizzard just takes most of their stuff from Warhammer and Warhammer 40k.
Post by: KDR_11k on May 22, 2007, 09:19:45 AM
Post by: Ceric on May 23, 2007, 04:48:24 AM
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Starcraft is based on plastic toys.
Well, Warhammer 40k figures are actually models. They break far too easily to be toys.
I still say Blizzard just takes most of their stuff from Warhammer and Warhammer 40k.
Don't take this the wrong way but if you do any sort of RTS with a touch of space theme or fantasy in it you have a very good chance of running into something Warhammer has already done. It just seems so huge and encompassing.
Edit: lol. The splash screen for the blizzard website is funny.
While I definetely do not like the disjoint between the little character picture and the unit itself this quote sort of explains it:
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What will StarCraft II's rating be?
We are aiming for a T-rating in the US, and similar ratings elsewhere in the world, but those details won't be finalized until we get closer to release.
Which is much easier to do with something that looks more cartoony.
Post by: Sir_Stabbalot on May 23, 2007, 08:47:10 AM
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Of course they do. Didn't they add Assault Space Marines now?
A half-hearted attempt at least. Assault Marines are named as such not because of their thruster packs, but their focus on close-combat.
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What will StarCraft II's rating be?
We are aiming for a T-rating in the US, and similar ratings elsewhere in the world, but those details won't be finalized until we get closer to release.
Aww, this means no more huge splashes of blood...
Post by: Ceric on May 23, 2007, 09:59:13 AM
