Heart of the Swarm to Have Separate Ladder

[flak4321]

Same approach, different game. No worries

Think about it: if the game were balanced so that the first, base game could play directly against its expansion unit lineups, wouldn't there be a serious implication that any new units in the expansion multiplayer would therefore have to be total non-factors in the grand scheme? What would be the point of new units then? Lolz.

[Blazur]

Think about it: if the game were balanced so that the first, base game could play directly against its expansion unit lineups, wouldn't there be a serious implication that any new units in the expansion multiplayer would therefore have to be total non-factors in the grand scheme? What would be the point of new units then? Lolz.

I don't think anybody was considering that possibility. Basically Blizz has two choices if they introduce new units or ladder maps: Segregate their audience into three, or roll out the multiplayer enhancements for free while making users only pay for the campaign. The latter, or course, very few would do since the longevity of this game is in multiplayer and custom. So naturally will be segregating the audience, while making previous expansions compulsory in order to play the latest.

[Twilice]

Yeah I wouldn't buy the other 2 games just for the expansions.

EDIT: lolwhut, I meant campaign of course.

[DemolitionSquid]

I seriously doubt anyone here was actually surprised by this news.

[Carsickness]

dont know if its been brought up. But do you guys think that there will be a HOTS themed B.Net?
B.Net right now is very "Terran". Would be nice if they Zergified it for HOTS and then Protossed it up for LOTV. Obviously with a choice depending on which race/ look u like best.

[TheEconomist]

I seriously doubt anyone here was actually surprised by this news.

Of course not. The only question is whether you despise, loathe, or simply hate Blizzard for this atrocity.

dont know if its been brought up. But do you guys think that there will be a HOTS themed B.Net?
B.Net right now is very "Terran". Would be nice if they Zergified it for HOTS and then Protossed it up for LOTV. Obviously with a choice depending on which race/ look u like best.

That's a sure thing. Blizzard changed the UI for the WC3 expansion and all of the WoW expansions. The fact that, like you said, the Bnet UI right now is very Terran tells me they'll make it more Zergish in HOTS.

[SinsWage]

What are the other options Tychus? I'm not being combative I really want to know what recourse they have besides just telling the people that don't upgrade "too bad" and stop tracking them.

[Twilice]

I'm glad they added protoss for the last, it feels like it will be more calm then the others to watch.

[TheEconomist]

What are the other options Tychus? I'm not being combative I really want to know what recourse they have besides just telling the people that don't upgrade "too bad" and stop tracking them.

Something tells me you've been away from the forums for a while and missed the whole dustinbrowder lulz

[SinsWage]

I do tend to avoid his topics. Oh well, if it's some reference to that brand of tomfoolery I'll just continue with my life.