Battlecruiser Portrait

[phazonjunkie]

its not just the portraits....some of the units just aren't what they are suppose to be.

this is what a viking is suppose to be



but we have this





its literally only comparable in the general idea....other than that, the concept art gives u a striking edgie and sophisticated mechanical killer....the in game model looks like something out of metal slugs or a fisherprice toy. the way it bounces when it moves, the voice and the things it says...

That is an old design, early alpha I believe. It has since been altered to more resemble the concept art.

[ROFLbanshee]

New Viking models. I wouldn't say they resemble the concept art that closely, but regardless, they look at least a bit better.

[Centipede]

The Viking in fighter mode reminds me of a Valkyrie or a missile launching platform/gunship rather than an air superiority fighter.

EDIT: Compared with the Wraith, I mean. The Wraith was predatory and somewhat sleek while the Viking is more heavy looking, I guess.

Also the Battlecruiser's voice is a joke. I hope. A very mean joke.

[Blazur]

The voice and portrait is fine IMO. True to the original...

[Wankey]

The voice and portrait is fine IMO. True to the original...

I think it's just a first draft. Chris Metzen can hop into the recording studio any time to redo it.

[mr. peasant]

The Viking in fighter mode reminds me of a Valkyrie or a missile launching platform/gunship rather than an air superiority fighter.

EDIT: Compared with the Wraith, I mean. The Wraith was predatory and somewhat sleek while the Viking is more heavy looking, I guess.

Also the Battlecruiser's voice is a joke. I hope. A very mean joke.

And then you realise that in space, there is no friction and aerodynamics mean nothing. And even in atmo, the lack of 'sleekness' is compensated by the armaments it's carrying as well as its versatility.

[Josue]

I love the look, but the sound is really disappointing, especially considering the original, and being based off Captain Gloval.

Good one Lol!

The voice and portrait is fine IMO. True to the original...

I think the ugly lines he says should be scrapped (such as " I have an announcement: I'm drunk!", c'mon it's not funny at all!).
Adding some finishing touches to make it look and sound better would be needed. Besides of that... Don't touch it!

[AegisKHAOS]

Hmm,but they were used by the dominion also,or that's was probably because of the gameplay...

Not when I played BW last I checked. The singleplayer kept any non-UED faction (in this case, red for Dominion) from producing any medics and valkyries.

The BC portrait, I'm fine with. Granted, artwork does lend itself a certain charm, but it's no big deal. Voice, not only is it a step down from the original, I just don't think it matches the portrait. The voice used in the reveal I thought matched it more. Mind you, the voice acting wasn't terrible, so it's not something I'll lose sleep over.

[Centipede]

And then you realise that in space, there is no friction and aerodynamics mean nothing. And even in atmo, the lack of 'sleekness' is compensated by the armaments it's carrying as well as its versatility.

True, but I still think it looks more like a missile platform than a fighter.

[Eligor]

I'm pretty sure that Metzen is not the one doing the Battlecruiser voiceover in SC 2. Doesn't sound like him at all.

And yes, the current voice/quotes/intonations are FAR too farcical... He sounds more like someone's benign and befuddled uncle rather than a commander of a fleet.