starcraft2.com update - Broken Wide story

[SpikeVorador]

they're super nerds kids!

[MattII]

l33telboi calculated how much damage a Baneling would do at spacebattles.

It'd do practically 0 damage in a space battle unless it exploded within like a few metres of another ship, the reason being, that there is no air in space to transmit the concussive force, or much of the heat.

[almostfamous]

It'd do practically 0 damage in a space battle unless it exploded within like a few metres of another ship, the reason being, that there is no air in space to transmit the concussive force, or much of the heat.

true fact, as science has shown now, space battles would revolve around explosives that are directed (think anti-tank RPG) or direct impact (a bullet). also, individual fighters would probably not even have wings, and be more like a cube. This is because there is no need for wings, as they would just present an extra target.

[MattII]

also, individual fighters would probably not even have wings, and be more like a cube. This is because there is no need for wings, as they would just present an extra target.

There's a big chance fighters themselves wouldn't exist outside of orbital battles, reason being, there's no horizon to hide behind, and missiles would exceed them in all performance fields.

[Hav0x]

true fact, as science has shown now, space battles would revolve around explosives that are directed (think anti-tank RPG) or direct impact (a bullet). also, individual fighters would probably not even have wings, and be more like a cube. This is because there is no need for wings, as they would just present an extra target.

They would however have wings if they could be used inside an atmosphere, which is why most small fighters in sci-fi have wings.

[Kegluneq]

My point is, I don't even think it's possible to teach genetics to 12 years old kids. Even if this is in the future and light years away, unless they are all genetically enhanced kids or that they somehow have devices to transfer data directly to their brains, I can't see that happening. I'm sure that if I search around I could find studies that prove that.

Keep in mind her father is a biologist.
Perhaps she got a head start on biology because of that.

[Hav0x]

Keep in mind her father is a biologist.
Perhaps she got a head start on biology because of that.

Also its not like she knew all the advanced stuff about genetics. She probably knew the basics.

[flabortast]

It'd do practically 0 damage in a space battle unless it exploded within like a few metres of another ship, the reason being, that there is no air in space to transmit the concussive force, or much of the heat.

Baneling's damage doesn't come from explosive concussive force. It comes from the volatile acidic substances within it. That's why the death by Baneling animation is being melted by corrosive acid.

[Visions of Khas]

That fails to take into consideration the concussive force that knocked the Medic through the wall, which is what did most of the damage.

[flabortast]

Apparently, there is a discrepancy between the writers and what actually happens in game? Seeing marines die of baneling/roach will have them melt if bright green light with a sizzling sound effect, not a explosive one..