LAN play is being implemented in a patch, they've said that.
Finally found out the amount of stuff you can do with Galaxy Editor...if the custom map thing gets going, its going to be huge.
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LAN play is being implemented in a patch, they've said that.
Finally found out the amount of stuff you can do with Galaxy Editor...if the custom map thing gets going, its going to be huge.
Link? That would fly in the face of everything they've stated on the subject up to this point. I've heard some mutterings about a tournament edition, but nothing that would be available to the public.Quote:
Originally Posted by pevergreen
The region lock was disappointing. While I have many European friends, it means I am unable to play a match with any "Worldies".
I can understand the whole "lag" issue, about connecting to random strangers across the globe, but when it is a friend, you don't care about those things as much. They should have region restricted quick matches, etc, while allowing you to play with friends some anywhere in Custom Match types or something.
Apparently Asia/Oceania aren't region locked. :laugh4:
Xiahou:
http://news.bigdownload.com/2010/06/...rcraft-ii-but/
Ok, maybe my memory was a bit hazy? :sweatdrop:Quote:
However, Blizzard did give this statement concerning StarCraft II and its use in pro tournaments: "We will be addressing StarCraft II tournament functionality in a post launch patch to the game, soon after ship. This patch will include features to address the needs of location-based pro tournaments, but we have not discussed any specifics about tournament support beyond that." So while there may not be LAN support for launch it sounds like Blizzard is trying to create some kind of solution to help with big LAN events.
It is locked to two severs. North America and South East Asia. Mainly due to the problems for English speaking Aussie/New Zealand, who otherwise would only be playing against Korean's, etc, who don't type English and how many Aussies/New Zealanders play on North American servers on WOW.Quote:
Originally Posted by pevergreen
ATI releases a hotfix beta driver set that enables you to set AA for Starcraft 2 via Catalyst Control Center.
First time screw-up in campaign: Gathering Terrazine.
I mainly used Thor's in that mission, but those Protoss beamy cannons were annoyings since they are outside a Thor's Anti Air range.
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Anyone up for some 2v2, 3v3 or 4v4 or coop? Add me, Name: Skafsgaard, code: 220
I felt like playing some real short PvP matches and hadn't fired up SC2 for a few months, so I figured I'd go win or lose for a little bit.
I can't even get the d@&n thing started. This stupid game has been patching itself for the past 23 minutes and says it has 13 more to go. Thank you Blizzard. Just imagine if I wanted to fire up just to continue my single player game. Feh, between this and getting homered by the platinum users I always end up playing is it any wonder I have started to turn my back on the click-fest online MP experience. Not another dime from me...
As for my take on SC2 (when I can play it). Nicer graphics, otherwise it's just like playing SC1.
I'm going to bed...
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P.S. I now have a copy of Rome Total War and Medieval 2 Total War. I fully intend to ingratiate my PvP recreation online and playing LAN games with my friends. I am done wasting my time with the latest semi-brainless RTS fodder offered. Hopefully this community stays strong and CA doesn't screw up a good thing trying to be like the others.
I'd rather play a good game of chess or stratego than the likes of SC2 again...
You realise there have been some patches since you last played, and to play online you need to be up to date?
No offence, but if you're losing to plat you aren't too good. Anyone outside of high diamond/master league is bad at the game.
Obviously RTS is not your cup of tea. SC2 is one of the most balanced games.
Yes, I do. But an option to download or not would have been nice. Not some draconian rollercoaster that I was stuck on for a shade over 45 minutes...if I'd known and had the option I would have just played vs AI.Quote:
You realise there have been some patches since you last played, and to play online you need to be up to date?
Yes, I know I'm not too good at the game. That's why I ended up getting ranked bronze I believe. Honestly I think I've only played two dozen games so far.Quote:
No offence, but if you're losing to plat you aren't too good. Anyone outside of high diamond/master league is bad at the game.
I was going to play a quick game or two to brush up a little bit. My criticism is that even when I do play I end up playing these much higher ranked players than I should be playing. Their little game matching that was touted so highly has been a piece of fail for me.
I'm pretty good at Rise of Nations, but yes, I agree that SC2 is probably not my cup of tea. I am finding more and more that this style of play is just not holding my interest. I'm getting too old now. There is no way I can get my APM high enough to be competitive. Their system doesn't match me up well with others at my play level. So this isn't a fun game for me. I also find it disgusting that I can't even give away my license now. I have other friends who would snatch it up in a heartbeat.Quote:
Obviously RTS is not your cup of tea. SC2 is one of the most balanced games.
Anyway, no I am not offended by what you have said. I was just giving you my point of view and you were doing the same.
I recently re-discovered the TW series after a 10 year hiatus. Firing up an ongoing campaign for 20 minutes when I have some free time at night has much more lasting appeal to me. I feel like I'm doing something. Not just playing one faceless build order battle after another.
Being able to play TW MP battles is just icing on the cake.
First off, about the matchmaking system.
It needs to play you against higher level players to see if you should be moved up. Its not matching you against anyone it shouldnt be, the system works fine.
SC2 has a much lower APM than SC1. I never played SC1 (warcraft 2 player) but apm of up to 500-600 was the top, over 300 was required to be even decent.
SC2 apm can be 150 and still be world class. But yeah, it gets harder as you get older, thats why the top koreans are under 20.
Well, no big deal to me. I guess I don't just want to work so hard to have that much "fun". :martass:
I would find it interesting to see the demographics of who is playing SC2. It's been over a decade since the old one came out. A friend of mine is now 42 and I'm only a few years younger than him. He can't play multiplayer. In fact he never could play SC1 competitively and was resigned to playing mostly AI or co-op.
He now had five sons and they all like to play together. He definitely could use my license.
It will be a curious thing to see what my age group plays as they grow older.
Anyway, I wrote Blizzard support. To see about transfer of license to this friend of mine. I'll give them credit for that, it does seem like they will let me transfer my account/license to him. So thumbs up to them from me. At least they aren't as draconian as I thought they were.
Yeah, thats slightly surprising to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Risasi
Seeing as you either have to beg them or buy a new copy if you move out of the regions. And region specific pricing...