• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 06:58
CEST 12:58
KST 19:58
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
BGE Stara Zagora 2025: Info & Preview25Code S RO12 Preview: GuMiho, Bunny, SHIN, ByuN3The Memories We Share - Facing the Final(?) GSL46Code S RO12 Preview: Cure, Zoun, Solar, Creator4[ASL19] Finals Preview: Daunting Task30
Community News
[BSL20] ProLeague: Bracket Stage & Dates7GSL Ro4 and Finals moved to Sunday June 15th12Weekly Cups (May 27-June 1): ByuN goes back-to-back0EWC 2025 Regional Qualifier Results26Code S RO12 Results + RO8 Groups (2025 Season 2)3
StarCraft 2
General
The SCII GOAT: A statistical Evaluation Magnus Carlsen and Fabi review Clem's chess game. BGE Stara Zagora 2025: Info & Preview Jim claims he and Firefly were involved in match-fixing GSL Ro4 and Finals moved to Sunday June 15th
Tourneys
Bellum Gens Elite: Stara Zagora 2025 Master Swan Open (Global Bronze-Master 2) $5,100+ SEL Season 2 Championship (SC: Evo) SOOPer7s Showmatches 2025 Cheeseadelphia 2025 - Open Bracket LAN!
Strategy
[G] Darkgrid Layout Simple Questions Simple Answers [G] PvT Cheese: 13 Gate Proxy Robo
Custom Maps
[UMS] Zillion Zerglings
External Content
Mutation # 476 Charnel House Mutation # 475 Hard Target Mutation # 474 Futile Resistance Mutation # 473 Cold is the Void
Brood War
General
BGH auto balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ BW General Discussion Will foreigners ever be able to challenge Koreans? I made an ASL quiz [BSL20] ProLeague: Bracket Stage & Dates
Tourneys
[ASL19] Grand Finals [Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL20] ProLeague Bracket Stage - Day 2 [BSL20] ProLeague Bracket Stage - Day 1
Strategy
I am doing this better than progamers do. [G] How to get started on ladder as a new Z player
Other Games
General Games
Path of Exile What do you want from future RTS games? Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Nintendo Switch Thread Mechabellum
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
LiquidLegends to reintegrate into TL.net
Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm 2.0 Simple Questions, Simple Answers
Hearthstone
Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread Vanilla Mini Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Vape Nation Thread European Politico-economics QA Mega-thread
Fan Clubs
Maru Fan Club Serral Fan Club
Media & Entertainment
Korean Music Discussion [Manga] One Piece
Sports
2024 - 2025 Football Thread Formula 1 Discussion NHL Playoffs 2024
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread Cleaning My Mechanical Keyboard
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Cognitive styles x game perf…
TrAiDoS
StarCraft improvement
iopq
Heero Yuy & the Tax…
KrillinFromwales
I was completely wrong ab…
jameswatts
Need Your Help/Advice
Glider
Trip to the Zoo
micronesia
Poker
Nebuchad
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 25153 users

[D]New skins in sc2?

Forum Index > StarCraft 2 HotS
Post a Reply
1 2 3 Next All
Gyro_SC2
Profile Joined November 2010
Canada540 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 04:54:46
November 19 2012 04:53 GMT
#1
Hi, I had an idea how Blizzard could improve the game.

Why we can't buy new skins for the units like in League of legends ?
Bought with real money (like in LOL) or maybe with the point we can make through the new level system.

Exemple of new skins
+ Show Spoiler +

Exemple: we have dark protoss, mercenary terran and infested zerg theme.
[image loading]
[image loading]
[image loading]


Exemple how the skins in LOL are originals
+ Show Spoiler +



I really feel like adding new skins make the game more fun to play. Each game look different and its more interesting than the usual model we have. The new skins should be in ladder game.

For exemple : having more than one model for the DT is very cool.
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]


Do you like the idea or not ?
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 05:15:35
November 19 2012 05:14 GMT
#2
First, if it will be able to toggle (show custom skins or show default skins).

Second, if every new skinn will be already in game client instead requiring to download it during loading screen or before game starts.

Third, those skins must be as rewards for really cool and hard achievements, like play 2k macro games with some conditions. Similar to current leveling system or maybe add to that leveling system new rewards with unit skins.

But for now, you already can customize UI with using overlay changer and making them visible over SC2 window. Just set up hotkey or make a macros, that writes something like "hi gl hf" and presses hotkeys to turn on that skin. It's just a picture that you can draw via Photoshop.

[image loading]

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=348771
Tedde93
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden169 Posts
November 19 2012 05:17 GMT
#3
They said they were adding atleast 1 skin per race for lvl 20.
Patiance is the element of succes"
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
November 19 2012 05:23 GMT
#4
On November 19 2012 14:17 Tedde93 wrote:
They said they were adding atleast 1 skin per race for lvl 20.

Where they said about it?
SarcasmMonster
Profile Joined October 2011
3136 Posts
November 19 2012 05:30 GMT
#5
Probably from this reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/13cl3k/hots_to_include_custom_skin_system/

Source is Korean though.
MMA: The true King of Wings
MasterCynical
Profile Joined September 2012
505 Posts
November 19 2012 06:09 GMT
#6
On November 19 2012 14:30 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Probably from this reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/13cl3k/hots_to_include_custom_skin_system/

Source is Korean though.


wow, thats great.

I hope they take it much, much further. 100 levels with skins to unlock every few levels would be perfect.
robm
Profile Joined November 2011
United States56 Posts
November 19 2012 06:16 GMT
#7
I love this idea also. It would be a great way to make leveling interesting.
Zombo Joe
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada850 Posts
November 19 2012 06:46 GMT
#8
Honestly it would cheaper the experience. I want the game to be funner, not to have fake progression systems. Thats the main reason for the fake point system instead of proper ELO rankings and we all know how that turned out.
I am Terranfying.
[F_]aths
Profile Blog Joined February 2010
Germany3947 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-19 07:50:02
November 19 2012 07:49 GMT
#9
On November 19 2012 15:46 Zombo Joe wrote:
Honestly it would cheaper the experience. I want the game to be funner, not to have fake progression systems. Thats the main reason for the fake point system instead of proper ELO rankings and we all know how that turned out.

Elo is not a good system for a game like Starcraft. A Glicko-derivate should be better because it accounts for an uncertainty factor.

+ Show Spoiler +
(Also it's spelled Elo, not all-caps ELO.) For Glicko see http://www.glicko.net/glicko.html
You don't choose to play zerg. The zerg choose you.
Targe
Profile Blog Joined February 2012
United Kingdom14103 Posts
November 19 2012 08:11 GMT
#10
On November 19 2012 15:09 MasterCynical wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2012 14:30 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Probably from this reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/13cl3k/hots_to_include_custom_skin_system/

Source is Korean though.


wow, thats great.

I hope they take it much, much further. 100 levels with skins to unlock every few levels would be perfect.


Agreed, 20 levels doesn't seem to take too long to reach.
11/5/14 CATACLYSM | The South West's worst Falco main
thehepp
Profile Joined December 2011
United States67 Posts
November 19 2012 08:14 GMT
#11
On November 19 2012 17:11 Targe wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 19 2012 15:09 MasterCynical wrote:
On November 19 2012 14:30 SarcasmMonster wrote:
Probably from this reddit thread: http://www.reddit.com/r/starcraft/comments/13cl3k/hots_to_include_custom_skin_system/

Source is Korean though.


wow, thats great.

I hope they take it much, much further. 100 levels with skins to unlock every few levels would be perfect.


Agreed, 20 levels doesn't seem to take too long to reach.

my guess is they will speed it up when its released but they have it faster for now in beta
urbaNo
Profile Joined August 2012
United States47 Posts
November 19 2012 08:15 GMT
#12
damn that would be pretty sick,
ide love to see different skins.

earn em or buy em, dont matter this is a good idea.

want the game to be funner not have fake leveling system, DAFUQ you talking about?
the way i see it, if you suck you are not going to level up very rapidly, so i dont see how a leveling system that rewards you with actual (tangible) goods could be a bad thing in any way shape or form.

YES ON SKINS.
'Gracias. Voy a ganar." -Liquid' Taeja
Fragile51
Profile Joined October 2011
Netherlands15767 Posts
November 19 2012 08:21 GMT
#13
Progression systems for in game items that allow you to have an edge over your opponent like in COD/BF3 and other modern FPS games are obviously terrible, but aesthetic doodads in an RTS game to reflect how many games you've played is not a problem at all, imo. I'd love that to actually be implemented, hell maybe incorporate some kind of support system for your favorite team while they are at it, special MKP marines with white glasses, battlecruisers with the MVP portrait, stuff like that :D
FinestHour
Profile Joined August 2010
United States18466 Posts
November 19 2012 08:22 GMT
#14
skins would be fine. a catchy visual effect that has no effect on gameplay and a good reward for leveling up.
thug life.                                                       MVP/ex-
Zombo Joe
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada850 Posts
November 19 2012 08:26 GMT
#15
In that case they should add hats.
I am Terranfying.
Serpico
Profile Joined May 2010
4285 Posts
November 19 2012 08:28 GMT
#16
If it gets people playing why hell not, I also want to dress up my zerglings and zealots to make them cuter. I want my units all in tuxedos with canes as weapons.
Masada714
Profile Joined March 2011
United States89 Posts
November 19 2012 08:43 GMT
#17
Is it just me or does the model of the Science Vessel in the Screenshot look exactly like the Momma Core
NeonFox
Profile Joined January 2011
2373 Posts
November 19 2012 09:19 GMT
#18
That dark protoss theme is glorious.
baldgye
Profile Joined April 2011
United Kingdom1092 Posts
November 19 2012 12:39 GMT
#19
I'd really also like them to add ui stuff too, custom race icons unlockable bk grounds, the stuff you could edit in Pre1.5 make that stuff unlockable.
I think they have to go all out if they really want to make an impact
Rudermensch
Profile Joined April 2011
United States50 Posts
November 19 2012 15:22 GMT
#20
I would really like custom skins for the races. I would probably drop a few bucks here and there on it.
It's like looking into the eye of a duck and sucking all the fluid from its beak.
1 2 3 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Bellum Gens Elite
10:00
Stara Zagora 2025 Day 4
Reynor vs ShoWTimELIVE!
Serral vs Lambo
Clem vs Zoun
Bellum Gens Elite2647
ComeBackTV 1033
TaKeTV 525
IndyStarCraft 265
3DClanTV 153
Rex111
LiquipediaDiscussion
CranKy Ducklings
10:00
Master Swan Open #92
CranKy Ducklings71
LiquipediaDiscussion
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Bellum Gens Elite2647
IndyStarCraft 265
Hui .160
Rex 111
EnDerr 15
StarCraft: Brood War
Calm 25248
Sea 5025
Bisu 2587
Jaedong 2025
Hyuk 904
BeSt 301
EffOrt 216
Zeus 209
PianO 134
Soulkey 122
[ Show more ]
sorry 120
Last 119
Mind 105
Hyun 92
Mini 89
ZerO 46
GoRush 22
Sacsri 19
Yoon 10
Noble 10
IntoTheRainbow 6
ajuk12(nOOB) 6
SilentControl 4
Dota 2
XcaliburYe738
Counter-Strike
Stewie2K1072
byalli435
Super Smash Bros
Westballz26
Heroes of the Storm
Khaldor239
Other Games
singsing1908
DeMusliM330
Mew2King182
XaKoH 138
Lowko125
ZerO(Twitch)15
Organizations
Dota 2
PGL Dota 2 - Main Stream5524
StarCraft: Brood War
UltimateBattle 20
lovetv 9
StarCraft 2
angryscii 5
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 14 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• Adnapsc2 1
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• Michael_bg 3
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Jankos410
• Nemesis161
Upcoming Events
SC Evo League
1h 3m
Fire Grow Cup
4h 3m
CSO Contender
6h 3m
BSL: ProLeague
7h 3m
StRyKeR vs MadiNho
Cross vs UltrA
TT1 vs JDConan
Bonyth vs Sziky
Replay Cast
13h 3m
SOOP Global
16h 3m
Creator vs Rogue
Cure vs Classic
SOOP
22h 3m
Classic vs GuMiho
Sparkling Tuna Cup
23h 3m
AllThingsProtoss
1d
Fire Grow Cup
1d 4h
[ Show More ]
BSL: ProLeague
1d 7h
HBO vs Doodle
spx vs Tech
DragOn vs Hawk
Dewalt vs TerrOr
Replay Cast
1d 13h
Replay Cast
2 days
Replay Cast
2 days
WardiTV Invitational
3 days
WardiTV Invitational
3 days
GSL Code S
3 days
Rogue vs GuMiho
Maru vs Solar
Replay Cast
4 days
GSL Code S
4 days
herO vs TBD
Classic vs TBD
The PondCast
4 days
Replay Cast
5 days
GSL Code S
5 days
WardiTV Invitational
6 days
Korean StarCraft League
6 days
CranKy Ducklings
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

CSL Season 17: Qualifier 1
DreamHack Dallas 2025
Heroes 10 EU

Ongoing

JPL Season 2
BSL 2v2 Season 3
BSL Season 20
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 2
NPSL S3
Rose Open S1
CSL Season 17: Qualifier 2
2025 GSL S2
BGE Stara Zagora 2025
BLAST.tv Austin Major 2025
ESL Impact League Season 7
IEM Dallas 2025
PGL Astana 2025
Asian Champions League '25
ECL Season 49: Europe
BLAST Rivals Spring 2025
MESA Nomadic Masters
CCT Season 2 Global Finals
IEM Melbourne 2025
YaLLa Compass Qatar 2025
PGL Bucharest 2025
BLAST Open Spring 2025

Upcoming

CSL 17: 2025 SUMMER
Copa Latinoamericana 4
CSLPRO Last Chance 2025
CSLPRO Chat StarLAN 3
K-Championship
SEL Season 2 Championship
Esports World Cup 2025
HSC XXVII
Championship of Russia 2025
Murky Cup #2
Esports World Cup 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall 2025
BLAST Bounty Fall Qual
IEM Cologne 2025
FISSURE Playground #1
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.