Goliaths...

I hope they don't remove these, because i loved using these, although they kind of suck.

 

there an important unit, so i imagine that they will give them a cool new look, but they wont change how they work

 

I think they will give them a Matrix look. With big missle turrets on the top of massive machine guns mounted on a moving mechanical unit.

 

There's a chance they will come back, but don't bet on it too hard. Its not really a essential terran unit like marine, bc or siege tank.

 

I don't like goliaths much. They are expensive and weak as against ground units I'd rather some firebats or marines. So if they have to remove a unit it'd be goliaths.

 

Goliaths were essential in TvT, and it was the best terran unit to fight on isle maps. They are a MUST.

 

I didn't like them. Found them quite weak against ground units and glitchy at times, kinda like the Dragoon. Wouldn't shed a tear if they're gone!

 

I only used them when I would build an auxiliary base, they're great defenders.

 

They're good as supporting units in tank drops. They last longer than Marines because infantry do only 50% or something damage against them, and in base defenses infantry are the most common enemy.

 

Marines do 100%, while Ghosts and Firebats do 50%. I find that Goliaths are better when you can't afford to manage a bunch of Marines, or you need serious AA.

And to everyone who says Goliaths are weak: you are sadly mistaken. While they are like two Mariens squished into one unit in most respects, they have about 3 Marines worth of HP, more range(vs an un-upgraded Marine) and have a base armor bonus that ends up letting them soak up a lot of damage from weak units when used in strong enough numbers. I tihnk the main mistake when using Goliaths, is that people assume smaller groups are enough, when they should be using them in greater numbers, or at least supporting them with units like Siege Tanks for handling heavy ground units.

 

marines also wasted more time as well,since you lose like 75 percent of your marines every attack,goliaths u probaly only lose around 30-40 percent,and the fact that goliaths can actually ward off air units alot better then marines.if u cant decide which to use a goliath+marine combo is pretty nice to try :O

 

Lol. They do suck against ground, but Siege Tanks behind them, and you got a good attacking force.

 

there should be bunkers that are designed to fit 2 goliaths in

 

This depends on what you're hitting. Under most circumstances, Ghosts, Bats, and Vultures will only do 25% damage.

But other than Ghost who comes out late-game tier 3, if you're using Bats and Vultures like you're supposed to you should be doing 100% most of the time, as they are highly specialized units.

 

i liked them, but i think the game has got enough walkers now
so im betting on a change.
still im gonna miss there cool gass masks, and they way they move around.

 

Yay Goliaths...

Yeah well infantry isn't exactly the preferred military tactic of the future, but I suppose they are the cheapest and the most handy form of kicking ass, and tanks are mainly artillery (siege mode). Walkers also have the element of maneuverability that tanks and infantry lack, so no competent army would leave home without a few.

 

Blizzard Tips its hand again - The Goliath returns?

Quote taken from the linked piece of the official website...

". If the creation of a mere marine is already this cool, just imagine what it must be like when a goliath or a siege tank is assembled."

http://www.starcraft2.com/features/interviews/cinematicteaser.xml
It appears the Goliath is indeed returning to Starcraft 2.
Discuss.

 

Re: Blizzard Tips its hand again - The Goliath returns?

or stare in awe and wonder at my mahjestik Biceps.

*FLEX FLEX FLEX*

Yes, I am a manly genius.
... you may touch my hand.

 

Re: Blizzard Tips its hand again - The Goliath returns?

It's cause everyone hates the Goliath.

:afro:

 

Re: Blizzard Tips its hand again - The Goliath returns?

Ahhh! So THAT is where you got the idea that goliaths are in SC2. I couldn't figure it out after I read your other post. I think that logic makes good sense, at least to me.

I might have picked it up if it pertained to Zerg... sigh~ where is info on my lovely Zerg...