Who here thinks DiamondBacks and Vulture models >>>>> Hellion?

[Eligor]

I'm pretty sure we can safely rule that out given that Spider Mines aren't triggered by motion in the game, but by presence of non-hovering units.



I've been drawing up some concepts of an alternate Hellion model... and I think I might have stumbled across one of my biggest problems with the design, as strange as it sounds.

It's the flamethrower itself -- a fragile little thing sticking out from the unit that looks like it would come off from a single stray Gauss rifle shell. What if instead of shooting the flame from the top, the unit had two separate flames come out of its sides -- so from underneath -- and converge on the target?

And while we're at it, if we take the new Vulture design, attach a propane tank to either side of its 'beak' with long funnels directed toward the enemy unit, I think that really might work. Mind you, there would have to be some thick glass protecting the pilot from flames redirected by the wind, or somesuch, but... it has potential.

I think you've pretty much put the finger on it. The flamethrower on the top of the Hellion indeed looks tacky.

[mr. peasant]

I think you've pretty much put the finger on it. The flamethrower on the top of the Hellion indeed looks tacky.

About that: I think much of the design of the Hellion is largely based around the design of the Desert Patrol Vehicles that Navy SEALs currently employ which includes a gun similarly positioned.

[Eligor]

About that: I think much of the design of the Hellion is largely based around the design of the Desert Patrol Vehicles that Navy SEALs currently employ which includes a gun similarly positioned.

Yes, but it doesn't stick out quite the same way as the Hellion's gun, which really looks tacked onto the vehicle (much like a toy).

[ArcherofAiur]

Blizzard is no stranger to direct copying of other franchises. Why not stick with what works

[Kacaier]

Blizzard is no stranger to direct copying of other franchises. Why not stick with what works

http://host.trivialbeing.org/up/smal...rthog01USE.jpg

Well, they already have the Stinger established in lore, which some would likely say is influenced by the "Puma". Also, I bet DemolitionSquid will most likely come in saying how they should have put the Stinger in the game due to his suggestion aeons ago.

http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/Stinger

[ArcherofAiur]

Well, they already have the Stinger established in lore, which some would likely say is influenced by the "Puma". Also, I bet DemolitionSquid will most likely come in saying how they should have put the Stinger in the game due to his suggestion aeons ago.

http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/Stinger

LOL looking at the stinger model makes me feel allot better about the current hellion model.

[Sheliek]

Well, they already have the Stinger established in lore, which some would likely say is influenced by the "Puma". Also, I bet DemolitionSquid will most likely come in saying how they should have put the Stinger in the game due to his suggestion aeons ago.

http://starcraft.wikia.com/wiki/Stinger

Was anyone complaining about the fact that the Stinger is a jeep when StarCraft: Ghost was still being made?

Why not just use that model, and make it shoot fire? It is certainly better than the Hellion.

[mr. peasant]

Blizzard is no stranger to direct copying of other franchises. Why not stick with what works

Don't see why people would complain seeing as how the design was good enough for Blackwater (the military contractors) to copy:

[DemolitionSquid]

DemolitionSquid will most likely come in saying how they should have put the Stinger in the game due to his suggestion aeons ago.

Damn straight.

[sandwich_bird]

Was anyone complaining about the fact that the Stinger is a jeep when StarCraft: Ghost was still being made?

Why not just use that model, and make it shoot fire? It is certainly better than the Hellion.

No, no fire. Just as it is. That would be awesome!