Heroes of the Storm News Roundup

正式服由 oliviadgrace 发表于 2014/03/13，17:03

Update: The Tech Alpha is now live!Tech Alphaan announcement postClick the cut to read more!

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Heroes and Gold

In Heroes of the Storm, you'll be able to take control of a variety of powerful heroes from across Blizzard's expansive universes. These heroes can be obtained in a variety of ways.If you're itching to try out a new hero or wreak havoc with a familiar favorite, each week you'll have the option to choose from five heroes that will be freely available in our weekly hero rotation. Once you accumulate enough experience and reach Level 7, you'll also unlock an additional weekly hero rotation slot, giving you a total of six free heroes to choose from each week. The hero rotations are updated every Tuesday, so make sure to check-back often to see which weekly heroes are available for free-play.
If you're interested in adding a hero to your arsenal permanently, you'll also be able to purchase heroes using a currency called gold which you'll be able to earn by completing in-game objectives. Players will unlock the ability to start earning gold at Level 5, and you will be awarded more of this valuable currency as you level up, as well as for completing Daily Quests, which are unlocked at Level 6.
Whether or not a hero is currently on rotation, you'll also be able to take them out for a test drive using our "Try Me" system. This system allows you to test out individual heroes on a closed custom map where you can try out different abilities and talents at your leisure, away from the non-stop action of regular games. You'll be able to toggle minions and bots, refresh forts, repick Heroic Abilities, and clear cooldowns to your heart's content, which should give you a good feel of what to expect when you take your favorite heroes out onto the field of battle.
If you're eager to unlock a hero, you'll also be able to purchase one with real money. Additionally, players who pre-order Diablo III: Reaper of Souls will be granted a future unlock of Valla the Demon Hunter at no additional cost.Skins and Tints

If a plethora of iconic Blizzard characters wasn't enough, you will also be able to unlock and purchase a variety of custom appearances that will help you stand out among friend and foe and infuse your personal flavor into the Nexus universe.

Each skin, including a hero's starting skin, will have at least two additional tints available, for a total selection of three or more available tints per skin. A hero's original tint is immediately available, and each of the two additional tints can be unlocked for individual heroes through Hero Quests. The first unlockable tint is awarded after completing an individual hero's second Hero Quest, and the second unlockable tint is awarded after completing an individual hero's fourth Hero Quest.
While each hero will have a free base skin associated with it, there will also be a variety of exciting additional skins available for each hero! These skins can be obtained in several ways. Some can be purchased with real money, and going forward we plan to not only give away skins at events, but we also intend to eventually award an additional skin for heroes after players have completed an individual hero's sixth Hero Quest.
Like a hero's original color tint, each skin's two additional tints can be unlocked for individual heroes through Hero Quests.
Mounts
Eager for a little extra speed? Our fresh take on the team brawler also includes a mount system that is a sure-fire way to get you where you need to go in the Nexus. A variety of exciting mounts will be available to players to customize their look as they charge into the fray of battle, or chase down that fleeing enemy hero. Each mount will include at least three available tints. The first is immediately available, and the remaining two tints will be unlocked for individual heroes after completing their fifth Hero Quest. All players will start with a free horse mount, and additional mounts can be purchased with real money. In addition, a unique mount will also be given as a reward to players who make a real money purchase during the Alpha and Beta phases of testing.

Experience and Progression
As you can see, increasing your overall Level carries with it some great perks, such as being able to earn gold, which enables you to unlock heroes and work towards completing their individual Hero Quests, which in-turn awards you with unlockable skins and tints. You will be able to increase your Level by earning experience, and there are a number of ways to do so. Each time you play a game of Heroes of the Storm, you'll have the ability to earn experience based on your achievements in-game, as well as a win bonus for players of the winning team, and a friend bonus that is granted when you are teaming up with your Battle.net friends.Players will also be able to gain experience by completing quests. Daily quests are unlocked at Level 6, and from that point onward, players will be able to get one daily quest per day, and they will have the option of having up to a maximum of three daily quests active in their log at any given time. In addition to completing daily quests for bonus experience, players will also be able take up the challenge and embark on Hero Quests, which are unlocked at Level 10 and 20. The first set of these quests, unlocked at Level 10, will allow players to dig into individual heroes and complete a series of three Basic Hero Quests (Hero Quests 1, 2, and 3). After reaching Level 20, players will be able to progress their individual characters through a series of Epic Hero Quests (Hero Quests 4, 5, and 6). Keep in mind that completing Hero Quests will not only award you with experience, but completing specific Hero Quests will also unlock additional ways to further customize the appearance of your favorite heroes and mounts this side of Azeroth, the Koprulu Sector, Sanctuary, and beyond!
We're excited for the months ahead, and we hope you enjoyed this first look into our current plans for heroes, skins, mounts, and our experience and progression system in Heroes of the Storm! Please keep in mind that as Heroes of the Storm is still under development, our plans may evolve as the game moves towards release, and we'll be sure to share additional details with you as they become available.If you're interested in learning more about the Technical Alpha, please make sure to check out our FAQ.

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Contrary to popular belief, surrounding yourself with lit candles and shouting “Tech Alpha” into the mirror three times will not grant Alpha access, but it may amuse your family members. No, the only way into the Nexus is through an official email invitation from Blizzard Entertainment.In order to give yourself the best chance at gaining access to testing in the future, you’ll want to make sure you’ve opted in to Heroes of the Storm testing using the Beta Profile page found within your Battle.net Account. When prompted, you’ll need to download and run the System Check tool in order to attach your computer’s specifications to your profile and then check the Heroes of the Storm opt-in box, as pictured below. As always, be extra mindful of shady characters who wish to steal your login credentials through phishing attempts, which are often disguised by falsified emails and websites. What’s more, Alpha keys are not necessary and are not being given out during this testing phase. Please be warned that any key generators or other offers for a Tech Alpha key are most certainly suspicious.The best way to ensure an invite is the real deal is to avoid clicking any links. Instead, log in to your Battle.net account and check the Summary section to see if a Heroes of the Storm license has been added to your account.As mentioned previously, however, this initial testing phase will include a very limited pool of players. While a few participants may be selected from opt-ins during this time, we will likely wait until the closed beta phase before we begin granting access to a larger number of players who have opted in via Battle.net.

While we've heard of a few people getting invited, the Tech Alpha has not yet begun.New Hero: Tychus FindlayHero Spotlight

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(Q) Overkill

Target: Enemy, Area: Cone that can be altered based on Tychus’s position. Can be cancelled.
Though Tychus is usually equal opportunity with his minigun, this ability focuses Tychus' attention on a single enemy for a few seconds, dealing some extra pain to the target. Other enemies caught in the cone of fire also take damage.

(W) Frag Grenade

Target: Location, Area: Circle AOE
This simple explosive device damages and knocks back anything caught in the blast radius.

(E) Run and Gun

Target: Direction, Area: Direction selected
Tychus sure does like getting into the fight. He can choose from time to time to charge right into battle and have his weapon instantly spun up and ready to fire.

Minigun

Passive
Tychus' weapon of choice belies its name, packing a punch and attack speed that's unmatched by most other heroes. The downside of this multi-barreled terror is that it takes a moment to spin up before firing. But once the minigun starts firing, it lays waste to anything in front of it.

Heroic Abilities

(R) Drakken Laser Drill

Target: Location - laser auto single-targets closest enemy, can be altered by player by pressing R and clicking on new enemy.
Originally designed to assist with mining operations and other excavation projects, the laser drill can be equally effective when used as a weapon. When Tychus drops one on the battlefield, it can do heavy damage to single targets.

(R) Commandeer Odin

Target: Self-cast, Area: Self-cast
Sometimes even Tychus needs a bigger gun. That's when he calls upon the power of the massive Odin mech. Offering additional protection as well as powerful cannons and missiles that create wide swaths of destruction, the Odin is a fearsome military vehicle.

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