Something interesting but true...

[Lwek]

The Diablo series changed dramatically from Diablo I to II. There were many new environments, the classes became more diverse in playstyle, the item system became more complex, etc. Going from Warcraft II to III, we saw the introduction of dramatically powerful heroes, consumable items, and new mechanics(like day/night).

It has been said that StarCraft fans want more of the original. I have seen many posts from people who DON'T want heroes, who DON'T want small squads, who generally DON'T want to change what they like about the SC forumula.

I am curious, what DO you want? In the modern era of gaming, we can do many things that were not possible when SC was released(like have more than 256 colors ). We can explore the possibilities of 3D models, real-time terrain deformation, camera movement... what would you like to see in a sequel to StarCraft that would add to the experience without subtracting from what made the original so addictive?

The first 2 paragraphs are actually true. I never thought if it like that. What do you guys think?

 

[TrongaMonga]

Changes will have to be made. But I don't want heros, that's for sure.

As for better graphics, I am all for it.

As for new units, as long as it does not get as unbalaced as WarCraft III, I am also all for it.

 

[Wing Zero]

Graphics. hmm not a problem unless it looks bad
up for every thing,
new units- maby just upgraded versons of the untis we have now

 

[Eclipse_Hope]

well im retro and love sc...
i wish they could change nothin about it just modernize it
but that'll never happen.
all it will do is steal players from my sc
=(

 

[PauseBreak]

I WANT heros! They must be a part of the game. Unlike WC3 heros, they just gain more damage and armor per so many kills. That's all, a simple, simple proposition.
I would also like to see auto-cast.
And just generally a better battle.net format.
But I do want SC to be 2D. That's StarCraft.
Times will change, and either we are going to have to accept them or pout.

 

[TrongaMonga]

I don't want heros, but that experience fortifying thingie is nice.

Every unit should have that.

 

[Wing Zero]

maby unit emotions like if there is a horad of zlings the marine will get a bit uneasy

 

[B~E]

I want more balenced high tech units. I was always bothered by the fact that BC, carriers and ultralisk will never win you the game. If at least they'd have more usefull caracteristic, like a cheaper yamato.

 

[Eclipse_Hope]

well u got 6 bcs yamato will do so much dmg...upgraded bcs rock....i dotn even want 2 think about it

 

[UcE_Fataljedi]

i think sc is ok in 2D cos u control much better the units, thats a fact.
but i'll change that better control for hmm.... something like a dream, to be zerg, make 7 controls of zerlings, send em to attack a base all in 3D and move the camera till it's under buildings high. u'll feel like a part of the swarm, the comander, that will win lots of sc2 players. moreover i'd love to send a mass zea-carris while the camera is under carrriers, can u imagine only 2 carriers and all that interceptors flying over u? while zeas are destroying the base on their own? pff... that would be magical.
but in the other hand expert players may not be happy with that. they might preffer to keep winning than watch a wonderful shape like i say be4... ok then, if NaDa left game, we'll be but im sure they'll enjoy graphics as we'll do) so we'll play it together, and we'll enjoy it for sure. np blizard, we rely on u.
im sure sc2 will beat selling records.
hmm.. and what could we do? lets pry for sc2 xD

 

[Lwek]

Which dimension can you do/experience more in a game: 2D or 3D?

 

[Zerglite]

you can do/experience more in 3d, but that leaves that sad fact that some poor bastards computer isnt going to be fast enough to play it. with that bieng said in 3d, all the units must be meticulously modeled, else they end up looking as shitty as w3, the units on it didnt seem polished at all to me and were very blocky.

i want to see SC2 in 3d for the simple fact that it would be cool to actually see a marines face out of that damn window at the bottom-right.

And Hero's... we dont need hero's. thats why w3 is so imbalanced, because of hero's mainly, as in the Gargs vs hyppo's thread, they said that hyppos beat gargs... unless a hero steps in with his stupid aura. it was the same with all the hero's on w3, yes they could turn the tide of battle, and yes they were badass.

but if you cared to pay attention to SC and its near-perfect balance you would see why people still play it. There are no imbalanced units for SC. and if you think it your wrong, there is always a counter for Every unit.

 

[james_in_time]

what attracted me to sc and sc:bw was the story line and the online gameing experience. better graphics would be awesome, but what i really want to see is the best cut scenes(cinemaes) i have ever seen in any game! sc had some good cut scenes but with better graphics i cant even imagine the possibilities of it. I dream of the day I see the final cinema for the protoss campaign, it will be beautiful! then again i dreamed of the last cineama in Halo 2 and look what i got.. a big fat to be continued. I am also saddened to say that i want some closure. ya maybe a good ending just to close the series off, so we know what becomes of the sc galaxy.... hopefully complete protoss rule, but w/e. I mean look how long they are taking on a SC2 if there is even going to be one. Im not going to be gaming forever people! Blizzard should realize there fans are getting old.. atleast i am. i dont want to be 36 year old gaming addict or anything. but the game shouldnt be rushed and it should be made to perfection. I dont know if this made ne sense because im pretty much out of my mind at the moment but o well. long story short i want to see the same online gaming experience, originality, better graphics, awesome cut scenes to go along with the story, an awesome story, and some closure