Dual Gas is Out

[ArcherofAiur]

"Talking to friends that were at the Blizzard even(news press cancelled) Dual Gas is out! Yes normal Vespene gas extraction is back. #sc2"


Source: http://twitter.com/starfeeder


Its not really clear whether the depleted gas mechanic(+2 gas/trip after geyser depleted) is back in the game. I would ask on B.Net but I doubt they will answer cause of the NDA.

Personally I am kinda conflicted. I liked the idea of different build orders that depend on taking your gas at different points. I cant really think of that many reasons why they might have removed this mechanic.

What do you guys think of this? Do you like the standard gas amount to be localized in one geyser? Do you like the depleted gas mechanic? Do you think we will see gas expos with 2 geysers and less/no minerals?

[DemolitionSquid]

Definitely an interesting development.

[imdrunkontea]

certainly interesting. as long as the gimmicky vespene-shutdown-for-45-second mechanic is gone, though, I'm happy.

[PsiWarp]

Hurray for similarity to prequel~


-Psi

[Pandonetho]

Wellp, back to the old ways. I'm content.

[Blazur]

I was actually interested in the idea of two vespene geysers. This game gets closer and closer to the original as days progress.

[RainbowToeSocks]

I am happy for that as long as the depletion mechanic is gone

[ArcherofAiur]

I am happy for that as long as the depletion mechanic is gone

Why? What didn't you like about the depleted gas mechanic?

[RainbowToeSocks]

Why? What didn't you like about the depleted gas mechanic?

Was just boring and pointless. Just did not like.

[ArcherofAiur]

Was just boring and pointless. Just did not like.

To clarify we are talking about the gas mechanic in SC:BW, right? Not the gas mechanic they had a couple months ago in SC2.

I felt it boosted the proportion of gas to minerals in late game. This means more carriers and HT in the end game rather then reverting back to only zealot battles.