QUOTE(PearS @ Jan 15 2005, 01:51 PM)
Warcraft Three is the best RTS game EVER!!! I hope Blizzard does SC2 like they did WC3.
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I really do hope they DON'T make SC2 like WC3.
I'd prefer simpler unit designs. Why? Well, for instance, it can run on more computers, which is definitely a good thing. Next, you can have supplies of 200 while WC3 is limited to 100. Maps are faster to download, and when playing online games, lag is generally better.
In SC, what made the game great was that it revolved around unit types, and countering. Losses were expected on both sides, since gameplay was so fast. In WC3, the game focuses on heroes too much. Suddenly, 1 hero can own a bunch of units. If you have no heroes, you are screwed, can't say it simpler than that.
The map editor has turned many would-be mappers away since it makes Staredit look like legos. I'd prefer a more user-friendly application. Something very similar to Staredit, yet we could have more options such as create-a-unit, and possibly more triggers. What made Staredit great was it's easy to use interface and the fact that it had potential to be more powerful. Personally, I'd like maps that use mp3s or MIDIs instead of the o-so-fat wavs.
Basically:
- Focus on strategy, not heroes
- Keep editor user-friendly, yet powerful
- Learn from WC3 (use mp3s or MIDIs, NOT wavs for maps/create-a-unit/more triggers/12 or more players)
- Larger battles (200+ max supply)