Quote (Hanmin @ Jan 9 2013 06:38pm)
It's pretty common from what I've seen.
Reapers are extremely relevant in TvT now, that's a pretty common opening. of course timings are going to be adjusted.
In regards to zerg, if the mere threat of them has semi-pros and GMs going pool first and a later hatch, i'd say its a win right there regardless if they do less damage or even make them or not. If you have around 4-5 without a reacter, compared to compared to the time and cost of making hellions and a reactor, I'd say its not an all-in by any means. Again, new game, new units = adjusted timings.
no zerg player goes pool first in hots because of the threat of reapers
and bard, the motherships "vortex" hasnt been the WoL "vortex" for a long time in hots and its fine because tempests are really really good