• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EDT 11:22
CEST 17:22
KST 00:22
  • 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
Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO8 Preview4[ASL21] Finals Preview: Two Legacies21Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO12 Preview2herO wins GSL Code S Season 1 (2026)7Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO4 & Finals Preview5
Community News
Weekly Cups (May 18-25): MaxPax wins doubles0Crank Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League4Weekly Cups (May 11-17): Classic wins double0Code S Season 1 (2026) - RO8 Results2Weekly Cups (May 4-10): Clem, MaxPax, herO win1
StarCraft 2
General
herO wins GSL Code S Season 1 (2026) Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO8 Preview Weekly Cups (May 18-25): MaxPax wins doubles Code S Season 2 (2026) - RO12 Preview Weekly Cups (May 11-17): Classic wins double
Tourneys
GSL Code S Season 2 (2026) Sparkling Tuna Cup - Weekly Open Tournament Crank Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League GSL Code S Season 1 (2026) Maestros of The Game 2 announcement and schedule !
Strategy
Custom Maps
[D]RTS in all its shapes and glory <3 [A] Nemrods 1/4 players
External Content
Welcome to the External Content forum Mutation # 527 Hell Train The PondCast: SC2 News & Results Mutation # 526 Rubber and Glue
Brood War
General
Pros React To: ASL S21 Finals Every Matchup's Top 5 Winrates (all ASLs & KSLs) BW General Discussion Very long shot - StarCraft x A7X video Pros React to: TvT Masterclass in FlaSh vs Light
Tourneys
[ASL21] Grand Finals Escore Tournament StarCraft Season 2 [BSL22] WB Final & LB Semis - Saturday 21:00 CEST [Megathread] Daily Proleagues
Strategy
Any training maps people recommend? Muta micro map competition [G] Hydra ZvZ: An Introduction Fighting Spirit mining rates
Other Games
General Games
Nintendo Switch Thread ZeroSpace Megathread Path of Exile Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Dawn of War IV
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
Vanilla Mini Mafia Mafia Game Mode Feedback/Ideas TL Mafia Community Thread Five o'clock TL Mafia
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Trading/Investing Thread Dating: How's your luck? European Politico-economics QA Mega-thread
Fan Clubs
The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
[Manga] One Piece Anime Discussion Thread [Req][Books] Good Fantasy/SciFi books
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread McBoner: A hockey love story TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
Facing Challenges in Mobile App Development streaming software
TL Community
The Automated Ban List
Blogs
Customization Drives Loyalty…
TrAiDoS
Why RTS gamers make better f…
gosubay
ramps on octagon
StaticNine
ASL S21 English Commentary…
namkraft
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1941 users

The Carrier Model - Page 5

Forum Index > SC2 General
Post a Reply
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next All
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 Kingdom12041 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.
FanTaSy's #1 Fan | STPL Caster/Organiser | SKT BEST KT | https://twitch.tv/stpl
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.
425-298 cumulative record in the beta. 49-26 record in retail. Account: Practice
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
| MLIA | the weather sucks dick here
evanthebouncy!
Profile Blog Joined June 2006
United States12796 Posts
February 01 2010 02:10 GMT
#88
small carrier?
[image loading]


no thanks...
Life is run, it is dance, it is fast, passionate and BAM!, you dance and sing and booze while you can for now is the time and time is mine. Smile and laugh when still can for now is the time and soon you die!
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.
♞
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
(。◕ ω ◕。) Beer Time !!!! (。◕ ω ◕。)
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?
http://sclegacy.com/news/28-scl/250-starcraftlegacy-macro-theorycrafting-contest-winners
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?
4.0 GPA = A rank 5.0 GPA = Olympic --------- Bisu, Best, Fantasy. i ♥ oov. They can get in my BoxeR anyday.
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.
Protoss Tactical Guide: http://www.sc2armory.com/forums/topic/7903
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.
Prev 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 3h 38m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
elazer 330
ProTech74
trigger 1
StarCraft: Brood War
Britney 27006
Mini 1454
Jaedong 1209
EffOrt 985
Horang2 720
ggaemo 313
Light 273
BeSt 225
actioN 223
firebathero 213
[ Show more ]
Soulkey 167
Leta 93
Sharp 72
Mind 64
Rush 57
hero 57
ToSsGirL 51
Barracks 51
Pusan 37
Sacsri 28
Aegong 27
Terrorterran 24
soO 24
Rock 23
Movie 21
Shinee 20
Sexy 16
ajuk12(nOOB) 15
GoRush 15
Shine 10
Noble 9
sorry 3
Dota 2
qojqva1581
Heroes of the Storm
XaKoH 105
Other Games
hiko778
Lowko623
Liquid`RaSZi529
Dendi510
Mlord429
B2W.Neo358
Beastyqt336
Hui .318
DeMusliM257
Mew2King92
ArmadaUGS70
QueenE51
Trikslyr27
Organizations
Counter-Strike
PGL299
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
[ Show 15 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• poizon28 27
• LUISG 18
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Nemesis3072
• Jankos1887
• TFBlade717
Upcoming Events
OSC
3h 38m
Cham vs Percival
ShoWTimE vs Lambo
Krystianer vs sebesdes
Cure vs Babymarine
SKillous vs Arrogfire
Gerald vs MindelVK
goblin vs TBD
Jumy vs HonMonO
Replay Cast
8h 38m
Maestros of the Game
21h 38m
Big Brain Bouts
1d
Shino vs Scarlett
Bly vs DnS
Serral vs ByuN
Replay Cast
1d 8h
RSL Revival
1d 15h
Lambo vs SHIN
Solar vs Rogue
herO vs Clem
Maestros of the Game
1d 19h
IPSL
2 days
ZZZero vs WorsT
Julia vs eOnzErG
BSL
2 days
TerrOr vs Dewalt
Bonyth vs eOnzErG
Replay Cast
2 days
[ Show More ]
RSL Revival
2 days
Maestros of the Game
2 days
OSC
2 days
IPSL
3 days
Dragon vs Artosis
dxtr13 vs Hawk
BSL
3 days
Wardi Open
3 days
Monday Night Weeklies
4 days
Replay Cast
4 days
Sparkling Tuna Cup
4 days
WardiTV Spring Champion…
4 days
Maestros of the Game
5 days
The PondCast
5 days
Maestros of the Game
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
Replay Cast
6 days
WardiTV Spring Champion…
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

ASL Season 21
2026 GSL S1
Heroes Pulsing #1

Ongoing

2026 KK StarCraft Pro League
BSL Season 22
IPSL Spring 2026
KCM Race Survival 2026 Season 2
KK 2v2 League Season 1
Acropolis #4
CSCL: Masked Kings S4
SCTL 2026 Spring
WardiTV Spring 2026
2026 GSL S2
RSL Revival: Season 5
Stake Ranked Episode 2
CS Asia Championships 2026
Asian Champions League 2026
IEM Atlanta 2026
PGL Astana 2026
BLAST Rivals Spring 2026
IEM Rio 2026
PGL Bucharest 2026
Stake Ranked Episode 1
BLAST Open Spring 2026
ESL Pro League S23 Finals

Upcoming

Escore Tournament S2: King of Kings
YSL S3
BSL 22 Non-Korean Championship
CSLAN 4
Blizzard Classic Cup 2026
Kung Fu Cup 2026 Grand Finals
CranK Gathers Season 4: BW vs SC2 Team League
HSC XXIX
uThermal 2v2 2026 Main Event
Maestros of the Game 2
Bounty Cup 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer 2026
BLAST Bounty Summer Qual
Stake Ranked Episode 3
XSE Pro League 2026
IEM Cologne Major 2026
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 © 2026 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.