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* MAC CLIENT IS UP! http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23094049324&sid=5000 now stop fucking asking about it

* Map editor is OUT

* New list of GAF peeps in the beta (since latest beta reset) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20918204&postcount=11057

* Good source of SC2 replays of all skill levels http://www.sc2rc.com/

* SC2 Tips and Tricks http://sclegacy.com/editorials/103-starcraft-ii-beta/646-starcraft-ii-ui-tips-and-tricks

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* Ladder reset has happened. New names for GAF people in the beta: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20461745&postcount=7361 (obsolete again, see above)

* Second wave of friend invites are out. Beg in the begging thread! http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390520&page=17

* First Cusom StarCraft II Editor and TD Map http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20426516&postcount=6956

* Fair warning for people in the SC2 beta... don't play with mint.mint. He uses map hacks. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=20394633&postcount=6303

* Want a SC2 beta key? Beg here: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=390520

* Mac client and map editor expected sometime in April (Blizzard time of course).

* Revert From NVidia Drivers 196.75 If Playing WoW/War3/SC2, Causing Overheat: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=389299

* List of NeoGAF members in the beta: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19850112&postcount=806 (obsolete after ladder reset)

* Also courtesy of Milabrega: http://www.teamliquid.net/sc2/ "Pretty much the best place to go in order to find live current streams of beta, most of them are at the tops of their platinum divisions."

* Good central location to get heaps of SC2 replays: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=112991

* Seems a new wave of beta invites have gone out recently. There doesn't always seem to be an email notification, so login to your battle.net account and check.

* Stream of pro-match replays, with really good and well informed commentary. Educational! http://www.livestream.com/striderdoom and a list of his old ones: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=104154

* News about the Mac version (that is to say, no news): http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19913418&postcount=2219

* Music from the beta: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19859165&postcount=1214

* Live streams: http://www.sc2armory.com/forums/topic/12251, http://www.justin.tv/iccup#r=DHtpFNw

* PC Minimum Requirements:
• Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1/Windows 7
• 2.2 Ghz Pentium IV or equivalent AMD Athlon processor
• 1 GB system RAM/1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7
• 128 MB NVidia GeForce 6600 GT/ATI Radeon 9800 PRO video card
• 1024x768 minimum display resolution
• 4 GB free hard space (Beta)
• Broadband connection

* Update your drivers! (or maybe not... see above) http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19848878&postcount=701

* No Map Editor in this release of the beta.

* Tech trees: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19854929&postcount=1081

* Screen shots: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19852516&postcount=972 http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19852665&postcount=981

* Options and settings: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19851350&postcount=896

* Gates have been opened in terms of what can be shown and talked about: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=19849146&postcount=723

* Official SC2 beta forums are up: http://forums.battle.net/board.html?forumId=25352531&sid=5010

* SC2 beta FAQ. http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23214531243&sid=5010

* No Mac support at beginning of beta. Should appear later: http://sclegacy.com/news/23-sc2/591...-now-global-release-mac-support-to-come-later

* Zhydaris talks SC2 beta invites. http://starcraft-source.com/article/news/view/?id=445

* SC2 beta later in February? Confirmed by Mike Morhaime. http://sclegacy.com/news/23-sc2/589-starcraft-ii-beta-later-this-month

* Replay feature and baneling "mines". http://starfeeder.gameriot.com/blog...t-2-Replay-feature-updates-and-Baneling-mines

* Battle.net preview. http://www.starcraft2.com/features/misc/battlenet.xml

* G4TV has an interview with Dustin Browder: http://g4tv.com/lv3/39544

* Shack news has an article that reveals some details about the single player campaign: http://www.shacknews.com/onearticle.x/59317 Nicely summaried in a quote by Morbid Angel: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16474216&postcount=263

* New video courtesy of SC2Legacy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YT_0IRNbN14

* Heaps of screenshots and unit renders are up on starfeeder's flickr album, too many to post in the OP: http://www.flickr.com/photos/starfeeder/

Here are the tech-trees.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3649/3670474305_8c91b75548_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2557/3670474309_270b55349c_o.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2437/3670474313_b51a6c81d8_o.jpg

* SC2Legacy's article of the press event: http://sclegacy.com/news/29-blizz/426-june-22-2009-press-event

Unfortunately, it was decided that 2.0 was still more like 1.9 and was not ready to shown. Thus the day became a general presser; a chance for direct feedback and questions.

* SC2Legacy's "My Day at Blizzard 2" article: http://sclegacy.com/feature/3-events/427-my-day-at-blizzard-2

* SC2Legacy's pre-beta review: http://sclegacy.com/feature/3-events/425-june-22-2009-starcraft-ii-review Some interesting bits of information there.

* Eurogamer has a hands on impressions article: http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/starcraft-ii-hands-on

* Team Liquid also has an article up about their time at Blizzard's HQ: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=96479

* Gribbix's post has some information about the b.net2 subscription model: http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=16473729&postcount=252 Microtransactions bitches!

* Apparently Blizzard will not be supporting LAN for SC2.

 

[Dina]

And it will be glorious.

edit: what about European WoW <-> B.net linkage?

 

[BudokaiMR2]

Have the beta invites already went out?

 

[Corum]

Have the beta invites already went out?

Yeah, I'm playing it now.

 

[Scrow]

Have the beta invites already went out?

no, but it should be soon. like in a week or two.

 

[evlcookie]

I knew i should have merged my WoW account with a b.net account.

Fuck this game is so good looking. The art style, look and feel of it all just blows me away.

 

[speedpop]

Recently had the time to sit down and watch the 3rd battle report. Very nice map, reminds me of a custom 6 player map a friend made back in the old days that we used to flog around with 3v3 endlessly.

 

[Konig94]

Wow! Battle report three was awesome, so much back and forth I had no idea who was going to win.

 

[Zaptruder]

So what does one need to do to qualify for beta?

I guess been a US or canadian resident is a good starting point

 

[Konig94]

So what does one need to do to qualify for beta?

I guess been a US or canadian resident is a good starting point

You have to have a battle net account with at least one game attached, then you have to opt in to the beta, and then submit your system specs.

 

[Scrow]

So what does one need to do to qualify for beta?

I guess been a US or canadian resident is a good starting point

if i remember correctly, you're an australian like me. don't despair, we're the one of the first three countries that the beta will begin with.

http://starcraft2.com/beta-faq.xml

When does the StarCraft II beta test start?

We don’t have an exact start date to share at this time, but note that when it does begin, we will be adding additional regions to the beta test in phases. North America, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first regions to begin beta testing, and other regions will follow afterward in phases. We will have more information to share about all of these phases in the future.

The reason for setting up the beta in regional phases is that it takes time to set up and configure our testing infrastructure in each area. Bringing up one region at a time makes the overall testing process for StarCraft II and Battle.net more efficient from a development perspective, making the test more effective, and allowing us to complete the game more quickly than if we attempted to start the beta test in all regions at the same time. We will share more information about the start dates for the beta in different regions at a later date.

 

[Vitet]

I knew i should have merged my WoW account with a b.net account.

Why?

 

[Lord Phol]

Wow! Battle report three was awesome, so much back and forth I had no idea who was going to win.

Aye, freaky how much control they have over their units, too bad I won't ever be able to play like that , good thing my mates probably won't either .

 

[Konig94]

Aye, freaky how much control they have over their units, too bad I won't ever be able to play like that , good thing my mates probably won't either .

Yeah, for me playing with friends is the only way multiplayer is fun in strategy games.

 

[BudokaiMR2]

Yeah I am in Japan too, so I wonder if I can even connect to the beta?

 

[evlcookie]

Why?

I thought thats how it needed to be done aggeess ago. Guess i got it a bit mixed up.

 

[Wes]

Is it wrong that I almost don't want to get this because I know I'd be terrible playing it? I couldn't handle the micro for sure.

 

[Guled]

if I don't get in, heads will roll

 

[Zaptruder]

if i remember correctly, you're an australian like me. don't despair, we're the one of the first three countries that the beta will begin with.

http://starcraft2.com/beta-faq.xml

Awesome. Just went through the proper procedures. Even merged my WoW account. Although for some reason they've banned or held my WoW account, which has been inactive for a couple years now. Oh well, don't care.

 

[Son of Godzilla]

Is it wrong that I almost don't want to get this because I know I'd be terrible playing it? I couldn't handle the micro for sure.

Don't judge the game off of battle reports. SC1 wasn't micro intensive at all.

 

[InsertCredit]

Ugh delayed EU beta :/

Cannot wait though. Competitive WC3 is getting stale..

 

[alba]

Ugh delayed EU beta :/

Yeah :-( Sucks.

 

[Lord Phol]

Is it wrong that I almost don't want to get this because I know I'd be terrible playing it? I couldn't handle the micro for sure.

You will want to play it for the awesome campaign and endless amount of custom maps made with the new map maker!
There's also the option of playing with people you know or scrubs like me .

 

[Johann]

Is it wrong that I almost don't want to get this because I know I'd be terrible playing it? I couldn't handle the micro for sure.

The playing field should be leveled due to the changes from the original, such as new abilities and multi-building selection. Although, some of the pro/semi-pro players outside of Korea are planning on playing.

 

[Wollan]

I have opted in for the Beta, all my Blizzard games are registered (except the older key-less ones like D1 and WC2). Now to wait for the European phase and pray I get picked.

 

[Metalic Sand]

Never played Starcraft before. Really looking forward to trying this.

 

[Kifimbo]

Can't wait. I'm pretty sure I'm in.

I was a "casual" StarCraft player, si I hope I won't get crush every time.

 

[Fallout-NL]

My account does show the SCII beta logo, but I'm located in Europe. So I guess it doesn't mean that much.

 

[Tenks]

Does everyone have the SC2 beta profile on the kr.battle.net or should I start furiously masturbating?

Don't judge the game off of battle reports. SC1 wasn't micro intensive at all.

wut? I guess if you want to be an F- ICCup player it wasn't micro intensive...

 

[alba]

am I the only one here who has a 403 forbidden error on http://www.battle.net/ ?

EDIT: nvm fixed with eu.battle.net (weird)

 

[Kade]

I've never been so pumped for a beta before.

 

[syllogism]

am I the only one here who has a 403 forbidden error on http://www.battle.net/ ?

try http://eu.battle.net/

 

[Johann]

am I the only one here who has a 403 forbidden error on http://www.battle.net/ ?

It's seems to be working for me. At least, us.battle.net is working.

 

[TheKingsCrown]

Come on Blizzard, drop your atomic bomb this holiday! This is the only game I'll play around xmas if you do.

<3 <3 <3 <3 Blizzard and Starcraft 2~!

 

[FFChris]

How do I sign up for the EU beta? Just creating a Battle.net account now.

 

[b.e.r.g]

I'm amongst those who can only gasp at the battle reports This will be priceless on lan with mates, but no way I'll have any business playing this on battle.net

Ugh delayed EU beta :/

Aaaarrrrr! So lame. Oh well, mostly keen on the D3 beta tbh

 

[Won]

Man, I thought we got some actual new info here. *shakes fist*

Can't wait to fill this thread with daily random rage as European. And after Europe is added I will continue, because I'm sooo no going to be invited. >.<

 

[Akia]

You guys have fun. I'm going to have to wait until release because my computer sucks.

 

[elostyle]

I only ever get 403 forbidden on battle.net...

EDIT: Nevermind, missed the post above

 

[Akia]

I'm going to be reading these threads like a maniac once the beta starts. You guys better update with screenshots and everything.

 

[furrygiblets]

Why has Europe got a delayed beta

If i don't get in i will be bitterly dissapointed!

 

[alba]

Why has Europe got a delayed beta

If i don't get in i will be bitterly dissapointed!

Because they want you to buy a US wow account, all the expansions and then create a new battlenet account with that said bought US wow account so you can have a CHANCE to get into the US beta of StarCraft 2.

Brilliant marketing now, isn't it?

Spoiler

some people might actually be crazy enough to do that

 

[Zzoram]

Does everyone have the SC2 beta profile on the kr.battle.net or should I start furiously masturbating?



wut? I guess if you want to be an F- ICCup player it wasn't micro intensive...

To clarify for those who don't understand exaggeration, ICCup only has ranks from D- through A+. Everyone starts at D, and it's a ladder system with points, you gain more beating people higher than you, you lose more losing to people lower than you. D- is below 750 points, D is 1000-1999, D+ is 2000-2999, C- is 3000-3999, etc. Your average Battle.net player will fall in the D- to D+ range.

You can stay at D, possibly even edge up to D+ with just strong macro alone. At this level, everyone thinks they need to focus on micro, and has awful macro. The only matchup where micro matters at this level is Zerg vs Zerg.

 

[LowParry]

I'm going to be reading these threads like a maniac once the beta starts. You guys better update with screenshots and everything.

That's the plan. In the mean time DOWII keeps me company. But goddamn is their next update going to be huge!

 

[furrygiblets]

Because they want you to buy a US wow account, all the expansions and then create a new battlenet account with that said bought US wow account so you can have a CHANCE to get into the US beta of StarCraft 2.

Brilliant marketing now, isn't it?

Spoiler

some people might actually be crazy enough to do that

Europe Diablo 3 beta exclusivity confirmed

 

[Akia]

haha, i feel like an asshole. i just updated my beta settings from my personal powerpc powerbook g4 to this multicore pc by signing up using my boss' computer. i hope i don't get into trouble or anything. if i do manage to get in then I'll worry about getting a new machine then.

new settings:
* Operating system:Windows 2.5.1.2600 (SP 3)
* CPU type:Intel(R) Xeon(R) CPU E5420 @ 2.50GHz
* CPU Speed (GHz):2.513
* System memory (GB):3.248
* Graphics card model:NVIDIA Quadro NVS 290
* Graphics card driver:nv4_disp.dll
* Desktop resolution:1680x1050
* Hard disk size (GB):272.166
* Hard disk free space (GB):254.716

 

[Visualante]

Can I get in on the beta still?

 

[Raide]

"The Hive cluster is under attack!"

*burrows*

 

[Zzoram]

Can I get in on the beta still?

Beta opt-in is closed now. It was there for maybe 6 months.

 

[DrEvil]

I have this icon in my bnet profile page:

I'm assuming this is what everyone's talking about?

I see that when I view it at kr.battle.net.