Starcraft 2 news » Call to Action: May 10 Balance Test Map

We’ve published a new Balance Test Map titled (2)DuskTowers (3.2.2 Balance v1.2) which contains the following changes that we’d like your feedback on:

Protoss:

• Immortal Barrier absorb down to 100
• 10% faster attack speed on the Colossus

Terran:

• Thor AA damage changed to flat and single target
  • Damage altered to 35 (+15 armored) every 2.14 seconds
• Liberator damage changed to 4 (+3 light)
• Cyclone cost reduced to 150/100
• Cyclone supply cost increased by 1

Zerg:

• Swarm Host cost reduced to 150/75
• Swarm Host supply cost increased by 1

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We encourage everyone to head over to the Balance Test Map and test the changes. To find the Balance Test Map, enter the Multiplayer section and navigate to Custom. The Balance Test Map is at the top of the list under ‘Top Played.’

We’ve also updated the Extension Mod for balance testing, so that you can play around with these changes on a variety of maps. Those of you who are interested in trying out the Extension Mod can do the following to get started:

1. Navigatye to Browse Maps on the Custom Games menu

2. Select a map and click the Create with Mod button in the lower right corner

3. Choose to sort by Blizzard Mods from the dropdown list at the top of the screen

4. Select the "Balance Test Mod" Extension from the list and then hit Create Game

If you’re interested in the StarCraft II Balance Team’s reasoning behind these potential changes, check out Lead Multiplayer Designer David Kim’s forum update from last week.

We’d like to remind you that feedback based on playtesting is the most helpful information you can share with us. We kindly ask that you spend some time playing games on the test map before offering your thoughts on the changes listed above. We look forward to hearing your feedback-- and please remember, none of these changes are final.