Ginnunga is an online gaming guild based in Europe which was formed in 1999 with focus on MMOs. We have a basic set of rules and morals that guides our behaviour, regardless of which game we play and our motto has always been that we should have fun together. This does however not mean that we are just a family guild. We play to win - not always to be the best, but we are quite aware of quality, not just in personality and behaviour, but also in game excellence. We are currently playing Guild Wars 2 on Blackgate and WoW on Nordrassil
University Star League finals played February 9--10 at KTH, Stockholm. http://www.unisl.se/
Check out our final trailer and join in on our seed for the final event.
The green awesome demon lady in the video is Ginnungas very own Meddan. Enjoy!
Parody of "Nightwish - Amaranth"
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Music: Mats Lexell Vocals and Zerg Queen: Elin Ambrosiani Gamer: Madeleine Leander Terran: Vide Richter Protoss & gang: Staffan Obel, Andreas Torbiörnsson, Robert Häggström, Victoria Gustafsson Camera: Johan Weinl Wardrobe, tentacle-sculpting and make up: Susanna Johansson Make up and administrative assistance: Lisa Carensiö Lyrics, editing and directing: Petter Sjöstrand
Hatred, mutual and great
Our goals are built on hate
Hate we share with all of you
Perfect, all throughout supreme
You loath us with esteem.
Your fear is born from what we are
You will see just what we see
Hope is but a fading dream
There is no hope when there'll be
raining banelings from the sky
onto the land unfortuned
Gleaming in gray, is our place
where all has been covered in creep
Give in, the infestation thrives
You want to feel alive
Parasites will break your will
You will lose your sanity
Cured from weak humanity
There is no hope when there'll be
raining banelings from the sky
onto the land unfortuned
Gleaming in gray, is our place
where all has been covered in creep
There is no hope when there'll be
raining banelings from the sky
onto the land unfortuned
Covering all, to be absorbed
this all will be land of the Zerg
Screeching, clawing,
haunting you in dreams
Never-ending, ruthless,
silencing the screams
Scream...
There is no hope when there'll be
raining banelings from the sky
onto the land unfortuned
Gleaming in gray, is our place
where all has been covered in creep
There is no hope when there'll be
raining banelings from the sky
onto the land unfortuned
Covering all, to be absorbed
this all will be land of the Zerg
We're all pretty busy with the epic campaign at the moment. I won't spoil anything, but more than once have I gotten a message from a friend during missions who had just discovered another awesome bit on the storyline, that epic minigame or got one of his old favourite units.
I can't wait to get to the Multiplayer part again and check out the new maps and play ladder or just 2v2, 3v3 - not to mention all those custom maps.
If you're a Ginnunga member and just got the game, make sure to check out the SC2 topic in the Games section and leave your realID, or just add people from the list.
The tournament will be in a 1 v 1 format and semi finals will be played best of 3 and final will be a best of 5.
If scheduel allows, the finals will be casted by Devogen and the matchup results will be presented on the forums.
The signup deadline is at 00:01 Monday morning 2010-05-17. Brackets will be presented by Platori at 18:00 CET Monday evening.
The paired contestants will arrange their matches via the forum PM system, remember that aliases are case sensitive.
To sign up for the tournament, if you are a full guild member, sign in the thread in The private Games forum or send a private message to Platores before midnight on sunday!
With the release of Starcraft 2 approaching, Dustin Browder once more took the time to answer questions regarding the Starcraft 2 singleplayer, Battle.Net 2.0 and the KeSPA-situation in Korea. A top issue of course is once again the current lack of traditional chat channels in the game:
In contrast to the campaign the new Battle.Net is probably a huge disappointment for a lot of the fans. That's on the one side because of the fact that features we know from the original Battle.Net won't be included and on the other side, we have to read news, that even the social networking website facebook will in some way be included. So what can you tell fans who say "Just give us chat channels now and leave it with the other stuff"?
Well, we're working on the chat channels but the reason they are delayed is that we have something, which we think is much better than what we had in the original games. In the original games the chat channels were used by some of our users but they were largely misused just for spam. It was kind of a mess that they weren't focused on only one particular topic. While we definitely feel the fans sort of enthusiasm to get them back, we don't want those chat channels back. We feel like those chat channels were not a huge success for us and we can do them much better. So we will be looking into chat channels down the road that are more focused on specific topics, that are better organized around different social structures. We could certainly just jam the old channels back in but we didn't feel like those were a huge success for us. But we really want this thing back, just much more interesting than before. So we're definitely working on it and we definitely hear the users' complains, but we think we can do better down the road.
The Blizzard developers commented on the upcoming patch as well as explaining a little more on what is to come:
In an effort to better explain changes being made within the StarCraft II beta, we wanted to establish the Situation Report in which we take the time to share a little more insight into the balance choices we make and how we believe these changes will play out. We are incredibly dedicated to bringing you the quality and high standards that you expect of a Blizzard game and StarCraft II, and hope that by sharing more of our thoughts with you, that we can continue to both receive great feedback, but continue to see great matches within the game.
We have been working hard over the last many weeks to try to make the races as fun as possible to play. We are seeing win/loss ratios (when you factor in skill) of as little as 6% between each of the races. This is a great place for us to be during a beta, when players are still learning the races and we are still making a lot of changes. In general we believe that Terrans are still a little weak against Protoss. The other match ups are too close to call and (according to our current numbers) are within 1% win/loss. We are also getting more and more excited about what we are seeing in our mirror matches. Terran vs. Terran is a very diverse match for example and we are starting to see some really nice diversity in Zerg vs. Zerg which is a huge win for us and the community considering how stale that match was when we started the Beta.
We’ve made a significant amount of changes within the latest beta patch 11 and wanted to give a brief overview on these changes.
Splash- Splash damage now originates from the center of the target, rather than the impact location near the unit in order to maintain more reliable splash damage.
We have changed how splash works for several units across the game to make it always hit the dead center of the target unit. Previously splash was centered on the front of the target unit. This makes splash generally more effective, though against certain large targets (buildings, Thors, Ultralisks) you will now not get any splash damage since the splash radius will be contained entirely within the radius of the large target.
Battlecruiser -The build time has been decreased from 110 to 90.
We are trying to make this ship a little more useful. In reality this unit is easily countered by Corruptor, Void Ray, or Viking which may already be in play by the time it arrives, but we think it might see a little more play if it’s just easier to build.
Hellion- The range has been increased from 5 to 6.
This is not an actual change to the area effect of the weapon. The weapon was always range 6, but it would only acquire targets at range 5 so it would get a little bit of splash that would hit enemies behind its initial target. By making the weapon range 6 it is easier to shoot and run from enemy units. It does make the splash a little less useful if you are just using the “attack move” command.
Raven- Seeker Missile range has been decreased from 9 to 6.- Splash radius has been decreased from 2.4 to 2.- upgrade no longer requires Fusion Core.
We are hoping to see some more Seeker missiles without unbalancing the unit. At the same time we want to reduce the effectiveness of Seeker missile in 2v2 games where mass Ravens have (on occasion) been a problem.
Siege Tank- Life increased from 150 to 160.
Siege Tanks are seeing good use in several match-ups but we still think they could be a little tougher so they can maybe get in one more shot during big fights.
Thor- Ground damage decreased from 45 to 30- Ground rate of fire improved from 1.93 to 1.28.- Air damage changed from 8 (+4 Light) to 6 (+6 Light).- 250mm Strike Cannons are now an upgrade at the Factory Tech Lab; research now costs 150/150 and 110 seconds; energy cost increased from 100 to 150.
The damage change reduces the Thor’s opening burst, which will mean that some units will be able to shoot a little longer before being destroyed. The increase in rate of fire means the damage-per-second remains the same, but it does change a few relationships. Thors are no longer as effective against Roaches (for example) without fire support from Marauders.
The Thor Strike Cannons have become an upgrade to try to help out the Ultralisk, who is countered so hard by this attack that we see very few Ultralisks in Terran vs. Zerg. This is (of course) not enough to really change that relationship, but we have some more plans for the Ultralisk in the next patch.
The anti-air changes make Thors a little more clear in their role as an anti-light AA weapon which gives more value to Vikings and Marines.
Archon- The splash radius has been increased from 0.8 to 1.
This minor buff to the Archon makes it a little bit more useful but doesn’t really change a lot of its core relationships. We still view the Archon as a recycle for a High Templar who is out of mana and not a core unit that you will build unless you are facing very specific opposition (like mass Mutalisks for example).
Colossus- The damage has been decreased from 20 to 15. The rate of fire has been improved from 2.2 to 1.65.
The changes to the Colossus damage and rate of fire are similar to the changes to the Thor. They reduce the burst damage from the Colossus so fewer units will die in the initial blast and get to shoot a little bit longer before they are hit by more blasts. The damage is lower, but the damage per second is DPS is the same.
Phoenix - Can now attack while moving.
This is a huge change that allows a Phoenix to dance around Mutalisks and other air units and attack them while moving. Phoenix always did hard-counter Mutalisks, but now even a very small number of Phoenix can challenge a very large number of Mutalisks so long as they are willing to attack and move away. Use your Phoenix to keep out of the Mutalisk attack range while firing yourself and you can do a lot of damage to a pack of Mutalisks.
Sentry- The damage has been decreased from 8 to 6.
We are seeing a lot of Force Fields which we really, really like. We don’t want to see fewer Force Fields, but we do want to see a higher cost for those Force Fields. By reducing Sentry damage we believe that Protoss players will have to be more careful about the number of Sentry they make.
Broodlord- Life has been decreased from 275 to 225. Armor has been decreased from 2 to 1.
Broodlords are awesome. They needed to be a little weaker. They should still be pretty scary.
Corruptor- Corruptor damage changed from 12 (+10 Massive) to 14 (+6 Massive), speed increased from 2.75 to 2.9531, Corruption ability redesigned: Single target. Increases damage taken by 20%. Lasts 30 seconds. Costs 100 energy. Range 6. Cannot target structures.
All of these changes are a buff to the Corruptor. You will pay less gas for a similar level of Corruptor fire power. The Corruptor is faster and more able to keep up with your Mutalisks. In addition its special ability has changed. You no longer use Corruptors just to stun important enemy buildings but you can weaken important enemy units on the battlefield to make them more vulnerable to attack by both your air and ground units.
Infestor- Neural Parasite is now an upgrade at the Infestation Pit, research costs 150/150 and 110 seconds, can now target Air units, energy cost increased from 50 to 100.
The changes to Neural Parasite are there to try to protect the Ultralisk from being mind controlled too easily. It is also consistent with what we think the power level of the ability is against Thor and other units. We have also buffed the ability to allow it to target air units so you can use it as a defense against Void Rays.
Spine Crawler- The root time has been increased from 6 to 12.
At some levels of play we are seeing spine crawlers used to protect a Zerg player until he can advance to some dangerous technology (like Mutalisks). In these cases players are using Spine Crawlers almost exclusively to defend themselves and the ability to move the Crawler as a way to protect not only their base but their expansion as well. We want there to be a higher cost to this strategy and more risk associated with choosing to go “Only Spine Crawler.”
Ultralisk- Damage has been increased from 18 to 25. We are buffing the Ultralisk, but we don’t think this buff is sufficient. Expect more changes to the Ultralisk in the next patch.
What’s Next?
We are working hard on a few issues for the next patch. Obviously we are going to be playing this patch with the community to see what we broke with all of these changes. We are also going to continue to evaluate the Ultralisk and the Zerg in general to make sure they have enough choices and options on all of their units.
The latest patch notes can always be found on the StarCraft II Beta General Discussion forum.
Balance Changes
TERRAN Battlecruiser The build time has been decreased from 110 to 90. Fusion Core The build time has been decreased from 80 to 65. Hellion The range has been increased from 5 to 6. Planetary Fortress The splash damage now originates from the center of the target, rather than the impact location near the unit in order to maintain more reliable splash damage. Raven Seeker Missile range has been decreased from 9 to 6. Seeker Missile splash radius has been decreased from 2.4 to 2. Seeker Missile upgrade no longer requires Fusion Core. Siege Tank Life increased from 150 to 160. Siege Mode splash damage now originates from the center of the target, rather than the impact location near the unit in order to maintain more reliable splash damage. Thor Ground damage decreased from 45 to 30. Ground rate of fire improved from 1.93 to 1.28. Air damage changed from 8 (+4 Light) to 6 (+6 Light). 250mm Strike Cannons are now an upgrade at the Factory Tech Lab. 250mm Strike Cannons research now costs 150/150 and 110 seconds. 250mm Strike Cannons energy cost increased from 100 to 150. Anti-Air splash damage now originates from the center of the target, rather than the impact location near the unit in order to maintain more reliable splash damage.
PROTOSS Archon The splash radius has been increased from 0.8 to 1. Splash damage now originates from the center of the target, rather than the impact location near the unit in order to maintain more reliable splash damage. Colossus The damage has been decreased from 20 to 15. The rate of fire has been improved from 2.2 to 1.65. Phoenix Can now attack while moving. Sentry The damage has been decreased from 8 to 6.
ZERG Brood Lord Life has been decreased from 275 to 225. Armor has been decreased from 2 to 1. Corruptor Corruptor damage changed from 12 (+10 Massive) to 14 (+6 Massive). Corruptor speed increased from 2.75 to 2.9531 Corruption ability redesigned: Single target. Increases damage taken by 20%. Lasts 30 seconds. Costs 100 energy. Range 6. Cannot target structures. Infestor Neural Parasite is now an upgrade at the Infestation Pit. Neural Parasite research costs 150/150 and 110 seconds. Neural Parasite can now target Air units. Neural Parasite energy cost increased from 50 to 100. Spine Crawler The root time has been increased from 6 to 12. Spore Crawler The root time has been increased from 6 to 12. Ultralisk Damage has been increased from 18 to 25.
Hotkey Changes
General In order to resolve a conflict with building multiple Forges with the Shift Key we have made the following changes: Changed Center Camera from Shift+F to Ctrl+F. Standard To prevent the accidental research of Ventral Sacs when trying to train an Overlord with no Larva available, the hotkey has been changed from V to E. View Own Health Bars functionality added to the Backslash key Standard for Lefties Due to a conflict with research Banshee Cloak, research Seeker Missile has been changed from L to K. To correct a conflict with the Attack command on Planetary Fortress, train SCV has been changed from K to J. In order to prevent the accidental training of Zerglings when using the Select Larva hotkey,train Zergling has been changed from L to J. To prevent the accidental training of a Queen, train Ultralisk has been changed from U to T. To prevent the accidental research of Pneumatized Carapace when trying to train a corruptor with no Larva available, research Pneumatized Carapace has been changed from P to C. View All Status Bars has been changed from Q to the Alt key. View own Status Bars functionality has been added to the Q key. Grid for Lefties Attack Move and all other buttons in the 0,4 position should now function correctly. View Own Status Bars functionality added to Q. View Enemy Status Bars moved to W. View Ally Status Bars moved to E. Classic Changed build Nydus Canal from P to N. Changed Place Nydus Canal ability from P to N. Terran Infantry Weapon researches have been changed from E to W. Terran Vehicle Weapon researches have been changed from E to W. Train Thor hotkey has been changed from O to G. Train Viking hotkey has been changed from Y to W. View Own Status Bars functionality has been added to the Backslash key.
Icon Position Changes
To put all race gas extractors in the same icon position, the positions of the Supply Depot/Refinery and Pylon/Assimilator have been swapped. In order to make transforming multiple Gateways easier for players using Grid key sets, Transform to Gateway has been moved to a separate icon position (2,1).
Bug Fixes
Corrected an issue that was causing the Polish language client to crash when receiving the "player is no longer being revealed” message. Corrected incorrect battle.net links on multiple language clients pages. Corrected an issue where the Zealot was using an US English voice over in the Korean language client. Corrected an issue where a player is unable to build any structures that require pylon power when their protoss ally leaves. Units can no longer be healed or repaired while in transports. Corrected an issue where the Creep Tumor targeting circle was visible to opponents through Fog of War. Corrected an issue in which selecting a Starport under construction and a completed Starport would display the select builder command in the Viking slot. Corrected the Broodling weapon icon.
We played EverQuest on the Mithaniel Marr server.
We played DAoC on the Kay server.
We played Lineage II on the Bartz server.
Bloodhoof was our PvE alternative to Stormreaver.
We played Aion on Perento.
We played on Karak-Hirn but later forced to move to Karak-Norn
Nordrassil is our more casual alternative to Stormreaver
High attendance raiding alternative to casual Nordrassil.
Rift was mostly PvE focused due to the design of the game.
We played EverQuest on the Mithaniel Marr server.
We played DAoC on the Kay server.
We played Lineage II on the Bartz server.
Bloodhoof was our PvE alternative to Stormreaver.
We played Aion on Perento.
We played on Karak-Hirn but later forced to move to Karak-Norn
High attendance raiding alternative to casual Nordrassil.
Rift was mostly PvE focused due to the design of the game.
