Remember Liquid`Tyler's exposé on why the carrier has lost it's luster? If you don't, you can brush up on it here.
Tyler pointed out three differences between the carrier then and now in order of impact on gameplay:
The new carrier cannot perform a target switch between launch range and leash range (vitally important)
The new interceptors do not remain deployed after a stop-move command (launch speed upgrade makes it less of a big deal)
Players can't accidentally attack their own interceptors (also claimed this was not a big deal)
This is an example of the Brood War target switching from leash range.
This is an example of a Wings of Liberty carrier failing to switch targets from leash range.
And this is an example of a Heart of the Swarm Carrier successfully switching targets from leash range due to an undocumented change in the 2.0.2 (or possibly earlier) beta patch:
Why you no work Youtube. I'm pretty interested to see this undocumented change.
Edit:
Ok this is pretty cool. I haven't been able to test it myself but judging for the posts later on in the thread the leashing range is there, BUT carriers do not launch all interceptors at once. Pretty cool change, its about time the carrier was given some ability to be microed and actually show the difference the art of control can make. Now Protoss just need to find a way to get to 6-10 gas, get fleet beacon and stall time for carriers to make after their gateway/robo/whatever non-stargate army dies. LOL gl.
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
I have access to the beta. I've been on TL.net for over 3 years without trolling, I've created a mod for a charity event, and I love you.
You can trust me. The video's got about 10 minutes on it.
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
The Beta is down right now.
I actually used the map editor for this.
On December 06 2012 19:16 YyapSsap wrote: Can I spread the word in the beta forums? *if true*
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
I have access to the beta. I've been on TL.net for over 3 years without trolling, I've created a mod for a charity event, and I love you.
You can trust me. The video's got about 10 minutes on it.
Why didn't blizz mention this? Their patch would have had twice the positive press it already has.
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
I have access to the beta. I've been on TL.net for over 3 years without trolling, I've created a mod for a charity event, and I love you.
You can trust me. The video's got about 10 minutes on it.
Why didn't blizz mention this? Their patch would have had twice the positive press it already has.
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
I have access to the beta. I've been on TL.net for over 3 years without trolling, I've created a mod for a charity event, and I love you.
You can trust me. The video's got about 10 minutes on it.
Why didn't blizz mention this? Their patch would have had twice the positive press it already has.
On December 06 2012 19:18 Semtext wrote: Beta is down, Update on the situation is scheduled for 12:00 PST (6th of December, 2012) . Whenever the hell that is. In 4 hours and 20 Minutes?
On December 06 2012 19:14 althaz wrote: This totally feels like an epic troll, but I am praying that is turns out to be true. Anybody got access to the Beta and can confirm?
I have access to the beta. I've been on TL.net for over 3 years without trolling, I've created a mod for a charity event, and I love you.
You can trust me. The video's got about 10 minutes on it.
Why didn't blizz mention this? Their patch would have had twice the positive press it already has.
Maybe Muta stacking is possible too?
I think I saw Reaver on Sterling's stream.. :D
Those two changes, along with this would truly amount to a Christmas miracle, lol.
But god damn, I'm really really happy blizzard managed to bring back even one of the mechanics that made the original starcraft what it was. We should all get together to make the dev team a card or something.
EPT
