Unit Change During Battle

Discussion in 'General StarCraft 2 Discussion' started by Guido69, Jan 3, 2008.

Unit Change During Battle

Discussion in 'General StarCraft 2 Discussion' started by Guido69, Jan 3, 2008.

  1. Guido69

    Guido69 Guest

    Sitting waiting for news on SC2 got me thinking about what i would like to see in SC2 and after seeing some of the new animations of the units (which i think look awesome) i think there could be further improvements to it!

    I think the units 'face' or animation in the bottom right should change when ordered into combat. For Example:

    Marine- When ordered into combat his visor (like in the trailer) comes down and he cocks his gun! The visor stays down until combat is over.

    Siege Tank- Similar to combat stations in a submarine, the lights go out and a red light light comes on.

    For the protoss their eyes or thier aura around then could get darker or become more intense.

    The Zerg could start drooling or prepare to feast on Terran scum!

    It's probably to late to change anything but i think it would add another sense of realism as the units actions change during combat. It would give the game a bit more atmosphere seeing your units gear up for the fight.
    I know i havnt given many examples but the videos shown dont have many of the animations present so i just had a few basic ideas.

    Please Tell what you think and expend on my little idea!
     
  2. Fenix

    Fenix Moderator

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    A good idea, and one already half implemented.

    When a Zealot is in battle, the light on his neck turns red. When a Medic is, a red light starts flashing. Same deal with the Science Vessel and Battlecruiser.
     
  3. Guido69

    Guido69 Guest

    Ahhh coolio shame i wasnt original in my idea!!!
    Na thats cool i hope they do implement it in all the units cos that would be awesome!!
     
  4. ijffdrie

    ijffdrie Lord of Spam

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    cool, i've never noticed that
     
  5. kuvasz

    kuvasz Corrections Officer

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    I think that's only the apparatus it has for you to hear its thoughts. Protoss don't have a mouth, they talk by telepathy, which you can't hear. When it is transmitting thoughts, the device turns on and voices them.