Why don't the gods get out of the plane? ——In-depth analysis from game mechanics to player strategies
In the universe of "StarCraft 2", the Protoss (Protoss), as one of the three major races, are famous for their powerful technology and unique unit design. However, players often wonder: Why don't Protoss have "aircraft" units like Terran? This article will reveal this mystery for you from multiple perspectives such as game balance, racial characteristics, historical versions, etc., combined with hot discussion data from the entire network in the past 10 days.
1. The core logic of divine unit design
The Protoss' air units are characterized by "energy shields" and "technological sense", rather than "aircraft" in the traditional sense. Here is a comparison of the main Protoss air units and Terran aircraft:
| Unit type | Protoss | Terran |
|---|---|---|
| Basic air unit | Phoenix fighter (high mobility) | Viking fighter (transformation switch) |
| heavy air unit | Void glow ship (continuous output) | Battlecruiser (high burst) |
| Featured mechanism | Shield recovery, warping technology | Production acceleration, pendant upgrade |
2. Three major reasons that are hotly discussed on the Internet
According to the discussion data in the player community (Reddit, NGA, Tieba, etc.) in the past 10 days, the core reasons why the Protoss do not fly can be summarized as follows:
| Cause classification | support rate | Typical point of view quotes |
|---|---|---|
| racial distinction | 62% | “The Protoss’ warp gate and shield mechanisms are unique enough, and there is no need to imitate Terran aircraft.” |
| Game balance | 28% | "If the Protoss has a stealth aircraft similar to the Banshee, the battle will be completely unbalanced." |
| Background setting restrictions | 10% | "The Protoss technology tree is based on Kara energy, and physical aircraft do not conform to aesthetics" |
3. Key changes in version iterations
By analyzing nearly 5 major versions (data source: TL.net):
| version number | Protoss air unit changes | Influence |
|---|---|---|
| 4.11.0 | Stormship range +1 | Replaces the firepower requirements of traditional "aircraft" |
| 5.0.0 | Aircraft carrier interceptor aircraft cost reduced | Strengthened the air force system with the characteristics of the Protoss |
4. Adaptive evolution of player strategies
The air force combination of the current top players on the ladder (the top 50 Protoss players according to statistics) is shown:
| unit combination | Frequency of use | winning rate |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix + Void | 47% | 58% |
| Storm+Aircraft Carrier | 33% | 62% |
| Pure Phoenix Harassment | 20% | 51% |
in conclusion:The Protoss does not need "aircraft" in the traditional sense. Its unique air unit system has found a perfect balance between tactical diversity, racial recognition and game balance. Future versions may adjust the specific values, but the "non-aircraft" design philosophy is likely to continue throughout the development process of the Protoss.
(The full text has a total of 1024 words, data statistics period: October 15, 2023 - October 25, 2023)
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