It seems that recently our forums have been targetted by spammers. These bots have been registering as new members and posting porn. I would like to apologise to anyone who saw this before I could delete it.

I have now stopped the automatic registration and now new members will have to wait for an email to come through before they can register and post.

If anyone has problems with this, please let me know as I do not want to prevent genuine people from posting!

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BriToN

Blizzard have finally bothered to explain the unit known as the Banelings. Evolutions of the Zergling, these are in black and white explosive units like your old infested terrans that walk up to enemies and blow themselves up doing a good deal of damage.

http://eu.starcraft2.com/features/zerg/baneling.xml

But also if you have not been noticing, blizzard bought the domain www.diablo3.com off the owners who have almost fully transferred over to Diablofans.com which Blizzard bought for them. This is a good indication of a Diablo based game coming out proving my theory on a Diablo MMORPG on the horizon, OR either Diablo 3 or a Diablo RTS.

Ill keep Mystics informed on what Blizzard are doing.

After a lot of research into StarCraft 2, I think with the lack of updates here that another update on it is necessary.

The SC2 Site has the Zerg Section up but only contains information on the Hydralisk and Mutalisk. These two creatures in past SC game had evolutions to such monsters like Guardians and Devourers for the Mutalisk and for the Hydralisk it had the Lurker. It is not confirmed yet if Blizzard shall keep certain evolutions of Zerg but it is probably going to happen.

The story of SC shall continue as firstly the Terran Marine, Jim Raynor. You will see in the top picture it shows the brand new briefing room for the Terrans which is inside the battlecruiser known as "Hyperion" for those who remember the hero unit Hyperion this should be a campaign cheer for you.
The terrans in the story are not as well off, though they're the most controlling race aparently at the moment, for Jim's crew, they're short on money and his men are losing faith and with the revenge of the Zerg coming ever closer, whats next for the terrans?

The Zerg and Protoss if you do not know are children from the Xel'Naga. They made the protoss first and then the Zerg and in which the Zerg killed them. But in SC2, it is heard that the story for these two races shall go over their ancestory and over the new race known as the Hybrid. For those who don't know who the Hybrid are, basically Samus Duran's work from what I know and in the process of making Protoss and Zerg fused DNA to create a new race. But Blizzard have stated that they will not be a playable race. But have said they make an entrance maybe in multiplayer. I only hope no creeps...

As for development of the game, it looks like 50% of the Terran units and buildings have been confirmed, Protoss about 70% and Zerg really about 10%. But my gamble is a beta release this summer. Open Beta hopefully.

As because I hate Blizzard's cheap way of downloading things off their site. I have went to youtube to show you the Zerg Trailer. commentated by Infested Kerrigan. This one comes after the Terran Trailer and hence goes over their immenent attack on the world. Expect the Protoss trailer soon, till then, enjoy this.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=SKayh7mb9PQ&fmt=6

As usual, comments are welcome, simply sign up on the forums and get into the community. With SC2 imminent guests are more then welcome to join in the excitement.

Before you start saying its not an actual release, I placed this picture up to make this article good. And it is.

After recent look ups at blizzard.com, I have been checking their job placements and took a day to read all of the diablo plots from 1 to 2 LOD and then I came across something...

If you check Blizzard's hiring Area, you will notice where the game that the job would be for says "Top Secret". Now, it says for upcoming next gen MMORPGs. So an unannounced MMORPG is on Blizzard's cards by the looks of things.

Earlier this year, Blizzard founding member and senior vice president of product development Frank Pearce said that the company had created a workforce titled "Team 3," comprised of about 40 members separate from the Starcraft and Warcraft teams. Pearce declined to give any details on what the team might be working on, only saying that "Team 3 is working on something really awesome. I can’t give you any hints, but it’s totally awesome."

So, a workforce that isn't to do with Starcraft or Warcraft games? Well, I don't see Blizzard making another franchise MMORPG without a classic story. Diablo would make perfect sense for an MMORPG. Imagine instances based on downing Mephisto etc. Doing quests like at level 20 of downing andariel. It can all be relived. I myself am very expectant for this to be a Diablo MMORPG. Obviously and probably not released till 2009 at least. 13 years past the release of the original Diablo I. But I have my cards on a 2011 release for 15 years of Diablo.

Remember, MMORPG's are not like RTS games. They don't take a year to make, they take a lot of time and dedication. Knowing Blizzard we know it took them a lot of time to release World Of Warcraft. But with their extra support funds from the success of WoW. It could take them a mere 4 years to make such an amazing and expectant MMORPG.

Until 2011, well, there is always Starcraft 2 this year.

There a new Cinematic (which sucks)

Theres heaps more stuff on Stacraft II recently added to the official website. Lots of Stuff on the Terran And Protoss Races, but nothing on the Zerg yet.

These three distinct and powerful races will clash once again in the fast-paced real-time strategy sequel to the legendary original, StarCraft. Legions of veteran, upgraded, and brand-new unit types will do battle across the galaxy, as each faction struggles for survival.

Featuring a unique single-player campaign that picks up where StarCraft: Brood War left off, StarCraft II will present a cast of new heroes and familiar faces in an edgy sci-fi story filled with adventure and intrigue. In addition, Blizzard will again offer unparalleled online play through Battle.net, the company's world-renowned gaming service, with several enhancements and new features to make StarCraft II the ultimate competitive real-time strategy game.

The Starcraft Forum is also taking off with plenty of posts.

There will be no medals issued this year due to the fact that we are not active enough.

Of course your gold and silver bars of loyalty will continue to accrue! - so I think this is enough of a bonus!

There are now quite a few with a Platinum bar (5 years service) - Well Done!

BriToN

Well, if you don't visit here very often, you are not the only one, as we are much quieter this Christmas than we have been any time before. This is mostly to blame on the stagnent PC games market which seems to be in decline.

Many of us are playing consoles and taking a short break from gaming in eager anticipation of the forthcoming Starcraft II. We are still unsure when this is to be released, but we expect it to be in the latter part of 2008. However, there are still some die-hard Mystics treading the boards of World of Warcraft and other PC games, so although relatively inactive, we are not completely so.

What is most surprising is that although we are rather inactive, we have had fewer departures than at any time in our history!

Anyway, as the run-up to Christmas gathers pace, On behalf of myself, Mystic Hun and the rest of the Ruling Body, I would like to wish all of our members, and visitors, a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Peaceful New Year - Until Starcraft II arrives in any case!