Closed Beta + New Patch

[apepi]

I already have a beta/patch notes thread here.

[Feali]

The Ultralisk can now be re-targeted using the “R” key.

PRAISE THE GODS

[Tziva]

FYI if shit looks confusing in here - I merged two threads with basically same topic.

[Feali]

....wat

Honestly, the stats are just there for shits and giggles (and to catch AFKers I guess?). All that matters is that your team wins, I couldn't care less if my contributions don't show up on meters for whatever reason.

I guess we both have different approaches to this Of course it matters more if your team wins I just like to see myself topping the meters

OT: I don't see where it says Resurgence removed? Never mind I found it.

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Here are the complete patch notes:

http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/blog/17345414
http://www.heroesnexus.com/forums/he...-client-v33684
With pictures: http://www.heroesnexus.com/news/1280...-new-skins-sky

[Lesane]

....wat

Honestly, the stats are just there for shits and giggles (and to catch AFKers I guess?). All that matters is that your team wins, I couldn't care less if my contributions don't show up on meters for whatever reason.

No, as with DPS meters in WoW, they can be used as a benchmarking tool. "It doesn't matter if you do 5k DPS as long as the boss dies" - yes it does. Obviously in HotS it's a bit less rigid than in WoW because it's not a static environment but you can still look at the stats and see if someone is underperforming.

[Deleted]

Resurgence of the Storm

This Talent has been removed from the game.

Awwwwww yisssssss.

[Gallahadd]

Some good changes. I like all of the reworks, may have to give Abathur another look!

No buffs for Tyrael aww

Resurgance of the Storm removed... Happy Happy days! Question is what will they replace it with?

Also, Thrall looks WAY too strong

[Feali]

Typical Thrall trailer

[Valedus]

Oh DAMN. Abathur looks AWESOME and I loved playing him before. This might be pretty sick.
Not sure I understand the Falstad changes? Guess I'll have to see it in game. His new ult doesn't seem better than Shock and Awe though, but it might have niche picks.
Storm Earth and Fire change = thank god. Don't know how many times a Chen would overextend in a really stupid play just to get to 5% and pop his ult.
Was sad to see no Tyrael/Sonya changes, as they aren't played much, but we'll see in future patches.
No envenom nerf? Interesting, imo.
Lili may be a strong choice now, some of those talents make it sound impossible to lock her down or catch her, and it was hard before. The ability power talent sounds interesting.

Muradin's hp regen got fixed, thankfully. Lol.
More Nova nerfs? I mean I understand she does insane damage, even after the previous nerfs, but damn. I don't think Armor Piercing Rounds is worth taking anymore. She might be better as a kill-securing 2nd dps than a glass cannon now (Covert Ops + Taser Rounds + crip shot? 50% slow for 4 seconds and they take 25% more damage?)
The stealth nerf, I'm not sure if its necessary. Will have to see how it feels.
Question, does Holo Decoy not having collision still make it get hit by hooks and skillshots? I'm assuming/hoping so, and just doesn't allow body blocks anymore?

Pretty excited to play Thrall.

[Feali]

I wanted to try Lili before the beta today but damn that's a huge overhaul. Might have to wait until tomorrow to not relearn everything

[Malania]

Please god, fix the matchmaking and comp system. It's so gash right now. Just finished a match with a team comp of 3 warriors and 2 support. Shit is still a joke.

[Beazy]

Please god, fix the matchmaking and comp system. It's so gash right now. Just finished a match with a team comp of 3 warriors and 2 support. Shit is still a joke.

I won about 9 games yesterday with 3 (Chen, Diablo, Barb) wars and 2(lili, Tryn) support. Sorry you couldnt get it together.

[Malania]

I won about 9 games yesterday with 3 (Chen, Diablo, Barb) wars and 2(lili, Tryn) support. Sorry you couldnt get it together.

I wasn't lucky enough to get that warrior comp. We got Tyrael, Mura and Sonya with Tassadar and Li-Li vs Valla, Diablo, Nazeebo, Nova and Li Li. My point was more along the lines of the fact we shouldn't be getting 3 warriors and 2 supports as a comp. Not unless that was your planned group.

[Beazy]

I wasn't lucky enough to get that warrior comp. We got Tyrael, Mura and Sonya with Tassadar and Li-Li vs Valla, Diablo, Nazeebo, Nova and Li Li. My point was more along the lines of the fact we shouldn't be getting 3 warriors and 2 supports as a comp. Not unless that was your planned group.

Yeah, I mean, PUG games are going to be hard to win, no matter the comp. I don't think I could play this game well alone and without voice chat. You have to hope that all 5 pugs know the mechanics of the map, and thats a lot to ask from a PUG.

[Malania]

http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/forum/topic/15699465171

- No Arthas nerf (lol)
- Minor Tychus buff (lol)
- Abathur, Falstad, Lili reworks
- Chen nerf
- Resurgence removed
- Muradin bug fixed (RIP)

Tychus is a quality of of life thing and I agree with it since his auto attack range is shorter than his grenade range (lol) I'm laughing harder at the lack of Nova nerfs.

[Feali]

Tychus is a quality of of life thing and I agree with it since his auto attack range is shorter than his grenade range (lol) I'm laughing harder at the lack of Nova nerfs.

Are you blind? She got nerfed again.

[Nikkaszal]

I wasn't lucky enough to get that warrior comp. We got Tyrael, Mura and Sonya with Tassadar and Li-Li vs Valla, Diablo, Nazeebo, Nova and Li Li. My point was more along the lines of the fact we shouldn't be getting 3 warriors and 2 supports as a comp. Not unless that was your planned group.

3 powerdiving warriors should have MURDERED that team. Seriously. The only peel they had was Diablo who you could safely ignore, while Tass can just keep forcing that Nova out of stealth with Oracle.

[Beazy]

You know, I thought Nazeebo was a horrible champ, but last night there was a PRO Naz on the other team and he was fkn epic. Landed every zombie CC. That SoB was OP when played right.

[Feali]

You can see A LOT of new heroes with their models on the front page of the official HotS page! I see Butcher, Zul'jin, Skeleton King, Lost Vikings, Rexxar and Sylvanas. Maybe you can find more!

http://us.battle.net/heroes/en/

[Mormolyce]

I'm pretty pleased with the LiLi changes, basically just some buffs and improvements, still feels like LiLi. I think Jug got a slight nerf, but then it was really the obvious choice for ulti.

I wanted to try Lili before the beta today but damn that's a huge overhaul. Might have to wait until tomorrow to not relearn everything

Actually she plays almost identically.

Please god, fix the matchmaking and comp system. It's so gash right now. Just finished a match with a team comp of 3 warriors and 2 support. Shit is still a joke.

I got thrashed by such a comp last week!

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You know, I thought Nazeebo was a horrible champ, but last night there was a PRO Naz on the other team and he was fkn epic. Landed every zombie CC. That SoB was OP when played right.

Yeah every now and then I saw a Naz that schooled my team hard.

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Put Cloud Serpent on an Illidan, Valla or Tychus and watch people just SHRED =D

I think the changes may mean it's no longer hero dependent as it auto attacks on its own now. Which is actually better IMO, if the hero you put it on is melee and out of range, or stunned or whatever.

Deep down inside every human cares more about himself than others.

Those people shouldn't play support!