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Starcraft 2: Zerg Evolution Chamber
Modeled by Phill Gonzales, final texture pass by Ted park!
Animated by Jay Hathaway

The Evolution Chamber was a focal point of many visual design changes which carried through to the entire range of Zerg structures. The classic Starcraft 1 design of the Evolution Chamber was odd and simplistic, so the first pass made the building look much more agressive. Although very intersting, other Zerg buildings started looking less impressive than the Evolution Chamber which was a problem. The Evolution Chamber's role is simple race upgrades, it shouldn't look more impressive than the buildings that unlocked technology for the more advanced Zerg creatures.

The intent to dramatically redesign the Evolution Chamber was decided once the Lurker Den was created. The two buildings looked almost identical which was unacceptable. At the time the Lurker Den represented an advanced Zerg technology and it shouldn't be confused with the Evolution Chamber. The redesign followed through by updating the Starcraft 1 appearance once again but with a more humble visual matching the rest of the Zerg buildings.

Ironically, after all the fuss about mellowing out the design of the Evolution Chamber, the Lurker, and Lurker Den were cut from the game.

© 2010 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.

Description
Starcraft 2: Zerg Evolution Chamber
Modeled by Phill Gonzales, final texture pass by Ted park!
Animated by Jay Hathaway

The Evolution Chamber was a focal point of many visual design changes which carried through to the entire range of Zerg structures. The classic Starcraft 1 design of the Evolution Chamber was odd and simplistic, so the first pass made the building look much more agressive. Although very intersting, other Zerg buildings started looking less impressive than the Evolution Chamber which was a problem. The Evolution Chamber's role is simple race upgrades, it shouldn't look more impressive than the buildings that unlocked technology for the more advanced Zerg creatures.

The intent to dramatically redesign the Evolution Chamber was decided once the Lurker Den was created. The two buildings looked almost identical which was unacceptable. At the time the Lurker Den represented an advanced Zerg technology and it shouldn't be confused with the Evolution Chamber. The redesign followed through by updating the Starcraft 1 appearance once again but with a more humble visual matching the rest of the Zerg buildings.

Ironically, after all the fuss about mellowing out the design of the Evolution Chamber, the Lurker, and Lurker Den were cut from the game.

© 2010 Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved.