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  • ThansalThansal The New Scum Join Date: 2002-08-22 Member: 1215Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1770011:date=May 6 2010, 08:08 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ May 6 2010, 08:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770011"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><b>D:</b>

    No unit in the history of Starcraft can attack whilst moving, with the kinda-exception of a carrier. This is madness.

    --Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Void Rays.
  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1770011:date=May 6 2010, 08:08 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ May 6 2010, 08:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770011"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No unit in the history of Starcraft can attack whilst moving, with the kinda-exception of a carrier. This is madness.

    --Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Vultures could and mutas, if microed at a high level, seemed as though they could.

    The Phoenix needed something, we'll see if this is it.
  • spellman23spellman23 NS1 Theorycraft Expert Join Date: 2007-05-17 Member: 60920Members
    Scythe's obvious troll is obvious.

    Mutas in SC1 were also notorious for moving firing.
  • ZaggyZaggy NullPointerException The Netherlands Join Date: 2003-12-10 Member: 24214Forum Moderators, NS2 Playtester, Reinforced - Onos, Subnautica Playtester
    <center><object width="450" height="356"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIkPcMbR5HE"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jIkPcMbR5HE" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="356"></embed></object></center><div align='center'><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIkPcMbR5HE" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIkPcMbR5HE</a></div>
  • RetalesRetales Panigg cultist Join Date: 2003-08-07 Member: 19180Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1770026:date=May 7 2010, 06:08 AM:name=spellman23)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (spellman23 @ May 7 2010, 06:08 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770026"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Scythe's obvious troll is obvious.

    Mutas in SC1 were also notorious for moving firing.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Not obvious to me. Void Rays can of course attack while moving, but even that is only in case they're moving towards their target. I'd say there's a huge difference between 1) having to micro your units to (first face the enemy?), hit Hold Position (not Stop, Move, Attack or Attack Move) and re-order them to move and 2) just having to keep your units within range while they auto attack.

    I have a feeling phoenixes won't stay this way...
  • puzlpuzl The Old Firm Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    I recommend reading the situation report from the designers.

    <a href="http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=24702011968&sid=5010" target="_blank">http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topic...68&sid=5010</a>

    It's a really good insight into their thinking, and whether you agree with their reasoning or not, it is still very useful to see how they arrived at their decisions.
  • NossahNossah Join Date: 2002-11-11 Member: 8234Members, Constellation
    edited May 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1770039:date=May 7 2010, 07:57 AM:name=Zaggy)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Zaggy @ May 7 2010, 07:57 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770039"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->youtube vid<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Doesn't look as hard as the original but it's still madness :P very cool.
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    I's not trollin'.

    I didn't know void rays could move'n'shoot, but nothing but carriers could move'n'shoot in SC1. Mutas still had to stop to shoot but, with sufficient micro, this could be a very short stop.

    I just finished my new set of 5 qualifying matches. It put me in gold league, #12. I won a game and now I'm up to #8. Wtf, I never got higher than silver in the last rounds and I don't think I'm getting any better.

    --Scythe--
  • puzlpuzl The Old Firm Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    THere are new qualifiers?

    :o
  • ScytheScythe Join Date: 2002-01-25 Member: 46NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation, Reinforced - Silver
    <!--quoteo(post=1770062:date=May 8 2010, 12:25 AM:name=puzl)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (puzl @ May 8 2010, 12:25 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770062"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->THere are new qualifiers?<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Maybe, "new" is a relative measure. I haven't done any qualifiers in a long time though, maybe a month and a half?

    --Scythe--
  • douchebagatrondouchebagatron Custom member title Join Date: 2003-12-20 Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    edited May 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1770011:date=May 6 2010, 07:08 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ May 6 2010, 07:08 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770011"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->No unit in the history of Starcraft can attack whilst moving, with the kinda-exception of a carrier. This is madness.

    --Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    tank? goliath?

    p.s. i have 2 keys for the next 2 pms
  • spellman23spellman23 NS1 Theorycraft Expert Join Date: 2007-05-17 Member: 60920Members
    Well, the Goliath missile I think required stationary.
  • BacillusBacillus Join Date: 2006-11-02 Member: 58241Members
    edited May 2010
    <!--quoteo(post=1770048:date=May 7 2010, 10:44 AM:name=puzl)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (puzl @ May 7 2010, 10:44 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770048"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I recommend reading the situation report from the designers.

    <a href="http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=24702011968&sid=5010" target="_blank">http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topic...68&sid=5010</a>

    It's a really good insight into their thinking, and whether you agree with their reasoning or not, it is still very useful to see how they arrived at their decisions.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Yeah, I definitely appreciate how Blizzard handles the reporting. Like you mentioned, it's not even necessary to agree with the reasoning, but it's far easier to agree with the decisions if they come with some kind of background information and explanation.

    <!--quoteo(post=1770059:date=May 7 2010, 02:57 PM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ May 7 2010, 02:57 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1770059"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I's not trollin'.

    I didn't know void rays could move'n'shoot, but nothing but carriers could move'n'shoot in SC1. Mutas still had to stop to shoot but, with sufficient micro, this could be a very short stop.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    They slowed down, but it wasn't necessary to stop. For example vultures have such great accelration that they practically never even slowed down.

    <a href="http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=121769" target="_blank">http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessag...topic_id=121769</a>

    That's an interesting article on how the system differs and how it affects the micro. I can't really comment on it properly without playing SC2 first, but I definitely see the point. The SC2 VODs I've seen seem to lack some of that exact razor sharp micro intensity that contributes to SC1 feel of awesomeness. I've got no clue on whether SC2 needs that sharp micro, but the article is definitely worth a thought.
  • douchebagatrondouchebagatron Custom member title Join Date: 2003-12-20 Member: 24581Members, Constellation, Reinforced - Shadow
    key's go out to spellman and frostymoose, thanks for playin
  • puzlpuzl The Old Firm Join Date: 2003-02-26 Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
    Team Liquid Invitational US live right now - <a href="http://www.djwheat.tv/tag/ustream/" target="_blank">http://www.djwheat.tv/tag/ustream/</a>
  • marksmarks Join Date: 2008-07-28 Member: 64720Members
    recognise any names in TLI #2 ? Hi exi.PainUser :)
  • Corporal_FortierCorporal_Fortier Join Date: 2005-03-22 Member: 46079Members, Constellation
    Patch 12 is out:

    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Balance Changes


    PROTOSS
    Forge
    Build time increased from 35 to 45.
    Life and shield values decreased from 550/550 to 400/400.

    Mothership
    Vortex now removes Force Fields within its area of effect.


    TERRAN
    Thor
    Radius decreased from 1.375 to 0.8125.
    Model size reduced to match new radius.


    ZERG
    Roach
    Supply count increased from 1 to 2.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Yay for Thors and ouch for roaches!
  • palliepallie Join Date: 2009-10-12 Member: 69028Members
    :/ I think i'll be switching to protoss now, zerg seems weak with that nerf...
  • Ph0enixPh0enix Join Date: 2002-10-08 Member: 1462Members, Constellation
    Depends how much you relied on roaches really - still a bit harsh mind.
  • PaniggPanigg Join Date: 2006-11-02 Member: 58212Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1771153:date=May 14 2010, 10:34 AM:name=Ph0enix)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Ph0enix @ May 14 2010, 10:34 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1771153"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Depends how much you relied on roaches really - still a bit harsh mind.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    I think "OUCH!" is the proper term.

    Roaches deserved a nerf, but that is too much.
  • AlignAlign Remain Calm Join Date: 2002-11-02 Member: 5216Forum Moderators, Constellation
    I missed that I got messages about it, but I used my key on my bnet account already; sorry guys!
  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    <!--quoteo(post=1771174:date=May 14 2010, 04:49 PM:name=Panigg)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Panigg @ May 14 2010, 04:49 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1771174"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I think "OUCH!" is the proper term.

    Roaches deserved a nerf, but that is too much.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    Spawn more Overlords!
  • palliepallie Join Date: 2009-10-12 Member: 69028Members
    Well after playing a few games i t's definately annoying in the early game but in larger armies I just get some infestors zerglings extra and it seems to make my amry stronger:)
  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->We’d like to let all of our StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty beta test participants know that the first phase of the beta test will be coming to an end in all regions on Monday, May 31. The beta test will be unavailable for several weeks while we make some hardware and software configuration changes in preparation for the final phase of the beta test and the release of the game. We plan to bring the beta test back online for a couple of weeks prior to the game’s launch to complete our testing. We’ll have more details to share about when this final beta-testing phase will begin at a later date.

    We’d like to thank all of our beta-test participants for your enthusiasm, dedication, and valuable feedback during the beta test, and we look forward to hearing more of your thoughts on the StarCraft II beta test as the game’s July 27 launch approaches.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    <a href="http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=24915043027&sid=5000" target="_blank">http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topic...27&sid=5000</a>

    Get your playtime in now. I'm on the verge of being promoted to plat and so the mad rush must now begin.
  • RetalesRetales Panigg cultist Join Date: 2003-08-07 Member: 19180Members
    Uh oh, Patch 13 changelist <a href="http://sc2armory.com/forums/topic/15670" target="_blank">is up</a>, though the patch itself is not.

    3v3 and 4v4 gamemodes will become available :]
  • lolfighterlolfighter Snark, Dire Join Date: 2003-04-20 Member: 15693Members
    Also, Facebook integration.<ul><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li><li>Retales killed a hydralisk.</li><li>Retales killed a hydralisk.</li><li>Retales killed a zergling.</li></ul>
  • marksmarks Join Date: 2008-07-28 Member: 64720Members
    patch notes make me sick, void range nerf was dumb, same with terran inf ups.
  • SentrySteveSentrySteve .txt Join Date: 2002-03-09 Member: 290Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1771821:date=May 21 2010, 10:41 AM:name=marks)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (marks @ May 21 2010, 10:41 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1771821"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->patch notes make me sick, void range nerf was dumb, same with terran inf ups.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

    Voidrays were way too easy to micro, imo. Decrease by one range makes sense. Terran inf ups makes no sense at all and I'm completely confused by it. Glad to see the ultralisk gain the added bonus of being able to destroy forcefields (along w/ the thor and colossus) and I look forward to see how frenzied ultra's do against masses of units.
  • Corporal_FortierCorporal_Fortier Join Date: 2005-03-22 Member: 46079Members, Constellation
    <!--quoteo(post=1771813:date=May 21 2010, 08:47 AM:name=lolfighter)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (lolfighter @ May 21 2010, 08:47 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1771813"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Retales killed a hydralisk.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
    You and 18 other people like this.
  • palliepallie Join Date: 2009-10-12 Member: 69028Members
    The void ray range decrease makes sense to me. It makes it a little easier to micro against a voidray. The stimpack research cost decrease makes no sense AT ALL imo nor did the ultralisk change.
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