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Dune1008
Profile Joined January 2010
United States5 Posts
February 01 2010 01:06 GMT
#81
The custom model looks like it has 4 "bays" on the sides instead of 2, so here's a thought:
Why not change the model to the custom one when carriers receive their capacity upgrade?
Deleted User 55994
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
949 Posts
February 01 2010 01:11 GMT
#82
I don't mind either of them, and the explanation about the mothership makes me like Blizzard's one a bit more.
jalstar
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
United States8198 Posts
February 01 2010 01:16 GMT
#83
On February 01 2010 09:52 sluggaslamoo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 09:49 Nub4ever wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:46 Archerofaiur wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:40 lolaloc wrote:
Both look like a Terran Vulture...



Nope.
[image loading]

WHY are the vultures drivin on the left side of the road???


Because its in Australia dumbass god don't you know anything? =]


who was the one who said that terrans were space australians?
Qikz
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United Kingdom12027 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 01:30:49
February 01 2010 01:30 GMT
#84
Well wasn't white Australia colonised by British Criminals?

Also. Damnit for pointing out the face on the carrier. I just can't unsee it.
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TimeToPractice!
Profile Joined January 2010
United States105 Posts
February 01 2010 01:35 GMT
#85
I think the primary reason behind the smaller carrier design is the reason given for the Thor downsize. When they had TvT games where Thors were built on both sides, the screen looked clustered and unmanageable, thus they reduced the model of the Thor.

The Mothership is an exception to this rule, because you can only have one per Protoss player.

I hope they do not increase the size of any of the units, they all seemed to fit onto the screen rather nicely at the test builds. I was honestly worried about the Thor being too big awhile back, and was really glad they fixed that.
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synapse
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
China13814 Posts
February 01 2010 02:07 GMT
#86
Both work for me. If Blizzard decides they like fat carriers, they should go with the gnareffotsirk(?)'s model
:)
blue_arrow
Profile Blog Joined July 2008
1971 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 02:10:27
February 01 2010 02:08 GMT
#87
i don't like how the current model has this huge fat rear end
i dun like the blue strings that attach the two halves together either
srsly they look like futuristic flimsy flying cars that could snap into two pieces if someone sat on it

the custom model is a bit better but i think it's too bulky
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evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
February 01 2010 02:10 GMT
#88
small carrier?
[image loading]


no thanks...
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Chuiu
Profile Blog Joined June 2003
3470 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 02:47:35
February 01 2010 02:47 GMT
#89
On February 01 2010 09:49 Nub4ever wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 02:46 Archerofaiur wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:40 lolaloc wrote:
Both look like a Terran Vulture...



Nope.
[image loading]

WHY are the vultures drivin on the left side of the road???

I don't know but looking at that picture ... why does a Marine take up the space of a car on the road? I know they wear thick armor, but its not that big.
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Toads
Profile Blog Joined February 2009
Canada1795 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 02:49:38
February 01 2010 02:49 GMT
#90
I like both of them, but the GnaReffotsirk's model look more than the starcraft 1 carrier
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DeCoup
Profile Joined September 2006
Australia1933 Posts
February 01 2010 03:33 GMT
#91
On February 01 2010 10:35 TimeToPractice! wrote:
I think the primary reason behind the smaller carrier design is the reason given for the Thor downsize. When they had TvT games where Thors were built on both sides, the screen looked clustered and unmanageable, thus they reduced the model of the Thor.

The Mothership is an exception to this rule, because you can only have one per Protoss player.

I hope they do not increase the size of any of the units, they all seemed to fit onto the screen rather nicely at the test builds. I was honestly worried about the Thor being too big awhile back, and was really glad they fixed that.

The mothership is not unique anymore. You can have ad many as you can afford with their high cost.
"Poor guy. I really did not deserve that win. So this is what it's like to play Protoss..." - IdrA
onewingedmoogle
Profile Joined June 2009
Canada434 Posts
February 01 2010 04:04 GMT
#92
the current model just looks weak, doesnt seem at all threatening if six of them pop out and start attacking
TeWy
Profile Joined December 2009
France714 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 04:23:31
February 01 2010 04:20 GMT
#93
Why are Americans so afraid of change ?
The main reason why the SC2 Carrier has been made smaller is because it is not as strong anymore (that's on the record). Besides, thinking that you can legitimize your model with a SC1 community poll is pretty naive.

I'm sure I could draw a new Thor/Viking model, a bit more Goliath-like, or an old-school siege tank, and the people here would also vote for them, it wouldn't mean jack shit for Blizzard though.
Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-02-01 04:29:31
February 01 2010 04:27 GMT
#94
On February 01 2010 13:20 TeWy wrote:
Why are Americans so afraid of change ?

lol wut?
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TeWy
Profile Joined December 2009
France714 Posts
February 01 2010 04:29 GMT
#95
On February 01 2010 13:27 Archerofaiur wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 13:20 TeWy wrote:
Why are Americans so afraid of change ?

lol what?


It was an ironic statement.
Archerofaiur
Profile Joined August 2008
United States4101 Posts
February 01 2010 04:42 GMT
#96
On February 01 2010 13:29 TeWy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 13:27 Archerofaiur wrote:
On February 01 2010 13:20 TeWy wrote:
Why are Americans so afraid of change ?

lol what?


It was an ironic statement.


Hows this for an ironic statement: The Carrier lost a whopping 50 hp!
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
deathgod6
Profile Blog Joined January 2008
United States5064 Posts
February 01 2010 04:42 GMT
#97
On February 01 2010 13:29 TeWy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 13:27 Archerofaiur wrote:
On February 01 2010 13:20 TeWy wrote:
Why are Americans so afraid of change ?

lol what?


It was an ironic statement.

wut?
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arcticStorm
Profile Joined January 2009
United States295 Posts
February 01 2010 05:20 GMT
#98
On February 01 2010 11:47 Chuiu wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 09:49 Nub4ever wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:46 Archerofaiur wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:40 lolaloc wrote:
Both look like a Terran Vulture...



Nope.
[image loading]

WHY are the vultures drivin on the left side of the road???

I don't know but looking at that picture ... why does a Marine take up the space of a car on the road? I know they wear thick armor, but its not that big.


It's a Tauren Marine
This statement is a lie.
Knee_of_Justice
Profile Joined October 2009
United States388 Posts
February 01 2010 05:23 GMT
#99
Why do we all think bigger is better?

It isnt necessarily. The mothership covers up a lot of gameplay because she is so large. (See also thors and colossi)

But we also dont want it to be wimpy.

Some good movement animations/mechanics and good sound will convince us that it is a lumbering behemoth. Also, covering up some of the holes in it will go a long way towards convincing players that the carrier is the scary warship that it is instead of a swiss cheese spaceship.
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Shatter
Profile Joined October 2009
United States1401 Posts
February 01 2010 06:04 GMT
#100
On February 01 2010 03:43 251 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 01 2010 03:19 HobbitGotGame wrote:
On February 01 2010 02:45 Kazius wrote:
Is it just me or is that a cartoon villain with a mustache and a big nose on the back of the carrier?


Oh my god now I can't unsee it...


LOL I can't either. thanks buddy.
Haha, this is so true. Impossible not to see it now.
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