Protoss airforce disappointing, artwise and gameplay wise

[DemolitionSquid]

It's pointless because none of us have access to the game. We don't even know what the game's state is at this point. You're discussing complete unknowns. You can't call the mothership useless, you really have no idea if it is or not. Am I the only one who gets this?

Useless in our terms means "serves no niche." He's concerned the Mothership currently does nothing that can't be achieved through cheaper, lower tier means. You haven't been here long enough to know that, so I'll forgive your ignorance.

[Warsaw]

It's pointless because none of us have access to the game. We don't even know what the game's state is at this point. You're discussing complete unknowns. You can't call the mothership useless, you really have no idea if it is or not. Am I the only one who gets this?

But we can still watch videos, still make speculations. It's not going to kill anyone. Theres no reason not to talk about it.

[SaharaDrac]

there is discussion, then there's "discussion".

I don't call this discussion:

"Fucking Mothershit is useless. I can't believe Blizz are so stupid, what a load that unit is. Proton Charge is definitely a sign of the apocalypse, also a cancerous blight upon the history of video games. You see, dumbasses who don't agree with me, the reason it is SO AWFUL, without dispute or question, and I know for a fact it is, is because x^6. I really don't know if the numbers i just used in my previous official Science + Math ™ equation are accurate at all since the build changes everyday, but I definitely am justified in telling you all how stupid you are. "

[DemolitionSquid]

there is discussion, then there's "discussion".

I don't call this discussion:

"Fucking Mothershit is useless. I can't believe Blizz are so stupid, what a load that unit is. Proton Charge is definitely a sign of the apocalypse, also a cancerous blight upon the history of video games. You see, dumbasses who don't agree with me, the reason it is SO AWFUL, without dispute or question, and I know for a fact it is, is because x^6. I really don't know if the numbers i just used in my previous official Science + Math ™ equation are accurate at all since the build changes everyday, but I definitely am justified in telling you all how stupid you are. "

I don't believe anyone has ever posted that. Source?

[sandwich_bird]

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+1 but in a friendly way cause the guy also did some nice things and looks like a nice guy overall.

But, I agree with the op. I thought SC2 was gonna make air force more useful. Bullshit. Looks like I'll be playing groundcraft 2.0 again. Not that it's a bad thing but it's far from being the best either.

[spychi]

I actually like the units, Phoenix has the ability to lift ground units which is cool and useful. The Mothership is awesome but not that awesome as it was when we saw it first.
Void Ray looks great and has it's kickass laser.

I would suggest to bring back the Protoss Airforce back as it was at the WWI in Korea but without the overload ability, as Dustin said it was OP.
Instead of the Carrier, the Tempest was a fun idea.

[Zero]

As far as game-play and balance is concerned, the Protoss air forces are working out quite well. Now, Carriers are no longer useless in small numbers. They are quite powerful and deadly, and now, have an upgrade that allows their interceptors to move faster.

The Void Rays are still devastating against buildings and heavy targets.

Phoenix have their Graviton Beam and attacks that are best on lighter targets.

I will admit, the development team does need to finalize something on the Mothership. Abilities aside, the Mothership is very powerful unit, but is not strong enough to stand alone against numerous enemies.

Overall, I think the Protoss airforce, gameplay-wise, is looking very good. As for the models/artwork, to each his own.

[Aldrius]

But, I agree with the op. I thought SC2 was gonna make air force more useful. Bullshit. Looks like I'll be playing groundcraft 2.0 again. Not that it's a bad thing but it's far from being the best either.

There is no basis for this at all.

The Void Ray and Banshee make this null and void.

[SaharaDrac]

There is no basis for this at all.

The Void Ray and Banshee make this null and void.

This post you disagree with so heartily is exactly like all the other balance "discussion" happening on this board.

[AvixK7]

This post you disagree with so heartily is exactly like all the other balance "discussion" happening on this board.

Ok, we'll just stop writing on this forum. you're right, nothing is set in stone so naturally we shouldn't waste our time with "discussions".

Enthusiasm is such a wasteful sentiment.

/sarcasm

no offense really intended, but give it a rest man.


on topic: The void Rays seem really effective at this point. The mothership looks pretty good as well.