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This is another of the concepts I did created for our initial push during HotS development to revisit the couple of Zerg units that hadn't made it into Liberty.Looking back at it I might have tried to make it a bit heavier-looking, but I had a lot of fun with this still - I always loved guardians, and they were quite iconic since they showed up a lot in the cinematics, invading planets with the zerg swarm.
Either way, I was really happy with the way *PhillGonzo worked up the final model !
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I use them A LOT against terrans.... in groups X3
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Every time I see a group of these coming toward my carriers, I can't figure out whether to pull back or reach for the lemon salt, butter, and a BIG pan of boiling water...
Seriously, delightfully creepy work.
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Coolest unit in SC! Β Always loved the character sounds for it.
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The Guardian would be proud that it's successor has continued the tradition of being a teeth-gnashingly annoying ass that hangs just outside of your AA defense's range and hitting them from afar while you desperately try to recall your flying units. Wasn't until then that I realized how useful Vipers really are.
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Yay! Finally i get to see your flying zerg other than a mutalisk!!! They're all so cool! XD
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Oh man. I've been waiting to see this from you for SOOO much longer than I'd like to admit. It's such a great evolution from your Mutalisk Design. I'm EXTRA glad to see these guys and their noodly little faces got a proper model, too. Thanks a TON for the awesome work!
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In my opinion, this is the only unit of the three you guys revisited that doesn't measure up to the original, or at least doesn't pay adequate homage to it. A lot of the original shape language is lost.
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This is probably my favourite because the armour looks like tough but smooth chitin exoskeletons of insects and crustaceans, not rough and jagged like a wood bark or a rough stone surface.
Still your works are awesome! I love them all!
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Haha, looks like a deadly alien crab. 
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wait Mr. Jack, if you do zerg artwork, who does Terran and Protoss artwork? Still you or another artist?
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and to think, that's what they looks like in Primal form as well
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A flying crab bomber!! Your work is always so awesome, and stunning!!
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This reminds me of the spidercrabs from Tekkaman Blade.
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I REALLY want this unit to come back.
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I still prefer the gritty, creepy Zerg from SC1 lol. But this is still good.
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Thanks, now i'm gonna have nightmares with giant flying gooey looking crabs!
Seriously though, fantastic job.
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your art is pretty much the only interest I have in starcraft. Also, THIS ROCKS!
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a crab from hell XD
not iet played sc 2 T__T i really need it! and the artbook !
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GIANT ENEMY CRAB DETECTED!
Launch nuke: y/n
Looks good, I'm gelitinious
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this concept in particular made me realize how much shaping the zerg design shares with crustaceans
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Gaurdians would have to be one of my favs from brood war, and their new re-imagined 'bro lord' is even better. with his lil buddies he flings.
Just one question. How does he fly? O.o
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Awesome! And I thought the Swarm Guardian's head was a good representation of the Guardian...
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Man, I have to draw monsters now XD I have work in a shop in 30 minutes but screw the customers, drawing's more important
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I always get a great nostalgia kick whenever I see these things. You captured it beautifully and did a terrific job with the concept art! Just wanted to pass on some gratitude, as I got my hands on the art of HoTS, and think you did stunning work for it. Can't wait to see what you'll come up with for Legacy of the Void!
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I have always wondered how these things stay afloat...
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Finally my favourite unit in starcraft
When you will publish broodlord?
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Kind of funny how it looks like one of the space invaders. Love how it looks fierce and scary.
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Great work! actually... Awwweeeessommmme work
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