Joneagle_X's (SC2F.org Admin) StarCraft 2 BlizzCon 09 Review

[TheEconomist]

Jon played extensively and knows what he's talking about for the most part.

Sometime in the next few days, my comprehensive game review will be up as well.

~LoA

Be sure to let us know here instead of just putting it in one of those subforums no one goes to I'll be glad to add it to this topic.

[PsiWarp]

Lol, Changeling, a 5 HP unit in Starcraft 2?

I hope the Roach regenerates much faster when burrowed than surfaced.


-Psi

[Wankey]

The Roach hasn't lost its hyper-regen. Its regen rate was just decreased, and its max HP was increased. You guys need to learn to pay better attention.

Few more points:
- Base-focused Queen is a good thing. Jon is crazy for wanting her/them as an offensive unit or "hero."
- Immortal at RBay is a good thing. Its to purposely curb spamming them because their ability makes them so strong.

Huh? I thought the roach got a HP BOOST because it didn't have regen when unburrowed.

[DemolitionSquid]

Huh? I thought the roach got a HP BOOST because it didn't have regen when unburrowed.

Ok, we have conflicting reports then. The closest to that I heard was at one point the Roach had faster regen when buried than when unburied, but its regen was still faster than any other Zerg unit regardless.

[Hamshank]

I agree with everything he's said, he's seemed to nail everything right.

[LordofAscension]

The Roach is defined by his regeneration. If he doesn't have regeneration why is he still called the Roach?! This is too stupid for words.

Not only that, but it was actually one of the few innovative units the Zerg had. "YEAH, ZERG HAS TOO MUCH INNOVATION ALREADY, LET'S DUMB DOWN THEIR MOST INTERESTING UNIT." Only, you know, not.

(YES, I am a Roach fanboy. YES, it IS called for.)

Out of curiosity, for everyone that disagrees about conclusions drawn... which ones do you mean? Can't really discuss if you don't share your opinions.

The only one I strongly disagree with is the Planetary Fortress -- just because it's overpowered and "fun" doesn't mean it's a good thing for the game. I really agree with his points re: the Raven however. HMS has "lame" written all over it. Always did. It needs to go.

Just for clarification, the Roach hasn't lost all of its regen ability - it's just significantly slower now.

Be sure to let us know here instead of just putting it in one of those subforums no one goes to I'll be glad to add it to this topic.

It'll be up on the mainpage - with everything else.

~LoA

[TheEconomist]

I never check the main page - with everyone else

[Hamshank]

After reading it I felt the game's delay was warranted. Something that has the potential to be a masterpiece shouldn't be rushed.

[The_Blade]

Ill wait for SC2 to come out and see what happens,

[Hamshank]

Ok, we have conflicting reports then. The closest to that I heard was at one point the Roach had faster regen when buried than when unburied, but its regen was still faster than any other Zerg unit regardless.

Demosquid's explanation is what is currently happening in Warcraft 3 in Crypt Fiends. The HP boost doesn't make sense.