StarCrafts mod takes the hellish space conflict and makes it adorable

Some mods change balance. Some mods add units. Some mods just play with the UI. And some mods make everything look like a stylish cartoon. So goes the StarCrafts mod, a StarCraft II total graphical overhaul that replaces every unit, bit of terrain and other on-screen item with ones inspired by Carbot Animations’ super-popular series of animated Blizzard machinimas. It’s absolutely adorable, and a recent update has shown off the very-nearly-finished Protoss faction, including all their units, most spell effects and some death animations.

A cutesy skin for one of the best strategy games ever.

Here’s the full video. Skip to one minute to get past the now-out-of-date April Fools joke and on to the sweet cartoon beneath.