Blizzard is experimenting with new Protoss macro mechanics

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If you don't like the current mechanics, what do you think would be better?

 

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It's a shame you'll miss out on some news that way

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Just get the information through your PC. You don't have to be logged in that way.

 

What pc? I'm not getting one until I finally move out of the house. Which is happening on the 14th, which is ****ing awesome.

Anyway: on topic for a change. I actually like the Protoss as they were in the last few builds. Warp in seems to be really effective, but not overpowered. More units with a decent range and a standard attack this time as well, which is a bit of a downside. I think that the Protoss should rely on special abilities even more then they do now. We're seeing way to much massed Stalkers and Nullifiers not using their abilities to the max. I just hope that it's a lack of micro skill from the players, and not that it's just becoming unnecessary to do anything else then out-macro your opponent. That's more of a Zerg thing.

Or am I completely missing the concept here? Still, my opinion stands, whether it's relevant to the topic or not.

 

What are you using now?

 

I'm using google earth

 

i quite like the dark pylon. I dont think the toss need any more changes.

 

THEY dare say protoss need changes, I have yet to see zerg win a freaking match and Protoss need changes?! did i miss something?

 

If Protoss win, then that doesn't mean Zerg is weak. Might be them robots becoming to strong.

@Deckard
I'm afraid that made no sense to me. I use Zerh, if that's what you meant. Lot's of macro, less micro. At least not if the match doesn't get to high tier with Queens and Defilers. (which both require some nice micro)

 

Sorry.

What are you using now? A Mac? A phone? An iPod? A super high-tech Secret Squirrel wrist watch?

There's some lovely G Star videos you might be interested in

 

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Typing links manually for those collection threads suuuucks... But I'm getting one around 14 december now. Finally leaving. W00T.

Anyway, how do you guys feel about how the Queen is being used now? Do players need to focuss on it a lot within the shown matches, or is it just right?

Personally, I'd like the Queen the have some post of waiting line for the abilities she has. Terrans get Reactors for double production speed, and Protoss can warp in Gateway units really fast. (although only one at a time can be clicked) It feels as if the multiple Larva thing isn't as unique anymore. To many production increase capabilities for the other races, and I suspect that Queens might not be that big of an advantage as soon as the players of the other races get used to their advantages.

 

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I only know of 2 videos where zerg win, if you know of any could you link them too me. I wanna see more zerg play where its not a 1 sided fight. (ty if you know of any)

 

Two G Star videos where the Zerg wins seems about right.

 

Blizzard wants macro mechanics that provide "tension" between different skills:

MULE <--> Comsat
Nuclear Reactor (numbers) <--> Tech Lab (tech)

Larva <--> +HP, creep (additional queens reduces this tension)
Drones <--> Structures

warp-in, faster build <--> build queue (skilled players will not feel this tension)
resources <--> Shield regen/energy regen (additional obelisks can completely remove this tension)

Presumably, Blizzard isn't worried about the Zerg's macro at the moment, but as you can see, there is minimal tension in the Protoss macro mecanics: there is no real choice involved when it comes to Protoss macro.