Should Drones get +1 dmg on creep?

[star2new]

Usually , when 13 Pool 13 Hatch,
Zerg always need to use Drones to defense Protoss and Terran's early strike.

Should Drones get +1 dmg on creep? So they can defense easier?

or Dmg bonus Armored+1 ? So they can against Bunker or Pylon strike easier? and It won't let Drones rush Strike too strong...?

[The_Blade]

I find it interesting how a little buff like this one could break the game. I state this here because workers are sensitive to small changes due to their roll within all-in strikes. +1 Drones IIRC would do 6 damage (+1 to Zerglings), therefore compensating the attack speed advantage Zerglings have over drones in 1v1 combat. Drones used for all in tactics, against Zerg, might as well be considered as Zerglings or a lesser Zerglings.

On the other hand, this +1 buff might also break the game through easing out the early defence of Zerg players.

I should go with "No, drones should not gain a +1 attack advantage over creep", but testing it out through a custom map might result on a more accurate answer to your question.

[Skyze]

Nope. They are fine the way they are; ive been playing zerg lately and have no problem holding off bunker rushes or even 6pools with drones. They are the strongest worker in the game

[RamiZ]

Nope. They are fine the way they are; ive been playing zerg lately and have no problem holding off bunker rushes or even 6pools with drones. They are the strongest worker in the game

I don't see how they are the strongest, really. In Brood War, yes, because they actually can hit and move, and are not completely melee, but here, I find Probes to be 2x better than Drones. Unlike SCVs and Drones, Probes aren't melee, and fast shield regeneration really helps at the start of the game. At least, that is how I see it.

On topic, no, I think it would break the game too much, as The_Blade said.

[Twilice]

I see drones as the strongest, they always win.

[Todie]

you cant actually use sheild regeneration in a standup fight. drones hp-regeneration however, although slower, can make a slight difference, because it occurs whether the unit was recently under attack or not.

[Peanutbutter]

I don't see how they are the strongest, really. In Brood War, yes, because they actually can hit and move, and are not completely melee, but here, I find Probes to be 2x better than Drones. Unlike SCVs and Drones, Probes aren't melee, and fast shield regeneration really helps at the start of the game. At least, that is how I see it.

On topic, no, I think it would break the game too much, as The_Blade said.

Drones are probably the strongest units in a straight up battle between them and probes, since they regenerate health in combat, while probes only regenerate shields out of combat.
Also, even though SCV's have more health, a drone will win a 1v1 battle with an SCV, if the drone attacks first.

Still, I consider probes to be far more useful, because of their early game harassing capabilities.

As for drones getting +1 attack, I strongly disagree. Worker rushes would be too strong, if not unbeatable. Right now, drones are definitely on par with other workers. And in terms of zerg early game, I don't really see any balance problems right now.
Maybe that's cause I don't play zerg

[RamiZ]

Drones are probably the strongest units in a straight up battle between them and probes, since they regenerate health in combat, while probes only regenerate shields out of combat.
Also, even though SCV's have more health, a drone will win a 1v1 battle with an SCV, if the drone attacks first.

Which just means they are both equal, right? If SCV attacks first, he will end up winning, so it means that Drone isn't better. Now, 1v1, Drone can kite SCV and end up winning by regaining his health, but in straight fight, like using a lot of workers for fight, SCVs are the best in my opinion, since those extra 5 health means a lot, and they can be repaired and/or healed.

Still, I consider probes to be far more useful, because of their early game harassing capabilities.

I agree with this, that is what I've meant. He will regenerate out of combat, but a lot faster than a drone, which means he will get back to combat/harassing a lot faster.

[Legion]

Hes talking about the +1 on the creep not always. Its a good idea that will need testing but my answer is no because then that will probably be the new zerg build because its most likely a win for zerg

[DemolitionSquid]

We should just implement NR20 into competitive melee.

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