Are ancient larva too strong?

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Are ancient larva too strong?

Post by DriedMilk » 19 Apr 2018, 19:47

It seems that Ancient Larva are becoming the new Xeno meta.

The deal is that Marines have zero ways to counter such an strong caste. Even the ancient T3s are nothing when compared to the menace of the Ancient Larva.

So, are the devs are looking for a way to tweak this caste?

How would you nerf the caste if you were to be a developer?

Have killed one before, if so how?
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Post by Rohesie » 19 Apr 2018, 19:53

If you kill one of these ree'ing cuties you are a monster and should be reported to PETX.
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Post by zoboomafoo » 19 Apr 2018, 20:18

I always play ancient larva and run around reeing, especially at round start.

Pls don't ruin my fun by nerfing them their true power is still hidden from most players ree ree ree skree ree
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Post by Weaselburg » 19 Apr 2018, 22:05

If you kill those ree'ing babies you will be BEed by me with a flamethrower.
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Post by DrPng » 19 Apr 2018, 23:28

Serious? You just BE the larva. This is common sense!
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Post by Avalanchee » 20 Apr 2018, 00:24

I never wanted to kill them. They are so cute, fast, agile and fragile.
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Re: Are ancient larva too strong?

Post by Artemis111 » 20 Apr 2018, 03:02

I think they need a nerf so the hive dosent spawn with 20 of them. By the time marines land the larva hit ancient and marinos stand no chance.
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Re: Are ancient larva too strong?

Post by Sulaboy » 20 Apr 2018, 15:39

Alright here's the gimmick, you get a larva who never evolves and have he queen give them leadership. This larva does nothing to assist in offense besides being a tactical mind to assist the queen in rallying the Xenos, their weak nature allows them to focus on other areas. Also have the larva speak in a very sophisticated way, it'll really sell the idea.
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