Starcraft 2

[sapi]

I know that, but from a story viewpoint, I can only see the protoss being able to move their stationary defences which would instantly turn them into more of a turtling race.

Well, story wise, isn't that because they've kinda been forced to turtle while running by constant invasions?

Some untis (well only Protos units so far) are able to teleport or have teleport-like abilities (jump packs !) so this would balance out I guess.

Makes the protoss better? I'm all for it

[LeftEyeNine]

Now that there are only 3-4 days to the release, isn't it about time we've revived this thread ?

You can start downloading now and activate the game when it's officially released, Starcraft2.com says. Battle.net account required to do so.

Edit: They also announce that the digital activation date is slightly later than that for the boxed version.

[Krusader]

My Collectors Edition should be shipped today. That is unless Activision threatens the retailer I ordered from some more. Rumour mill (guildmate in my brother's WoW guild who works at retailer) says Activision sent a letter stating that all SC2 retail copies should be sent out the 27th, not a second before. Otherwise said retailer would not be allowed to sell Cataclysm and Diablo 3. Funnily enough, I've seen enough adverts for buying Starcraft 2 digital download, directly from (Activision) Blizzard and which can be pre-loaded. Luckily the retailer I ordered my CEs from will still be sending them today, as every other game retailer in Norway is doing the same.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

They also aren't sending out review copies to reviewers, which seems like a questionable move. Not that any review was going to affect sales, of course.

[Meneldil]

That's not true. My magazine got its copy two days ago.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

Sorry, I mis-typed. They won't allow reviews to be posted before launch. (Still questionable in my book)

sauce

[Meneldil]

Now we can agree. It's more than questionable indeed, but barely surprising. What I wonder now, is what would happen if they just posted a news stating that they're not going to review SC2 because Blizzard didn't allow them to.
I'm pretty sure it would create quite some outrage among the readers.

[LeftEyeNine]

Finished downloading the installer (~7 GBs) which says you can't do anything before 27th of the month.

[LeftEyeNine]

Just purchased an EU region key for Starcraft 2 via gamersloot.net without any problems and activated it over BNet.

I'm not a Starcraft pro, not a fan at all, however, I'd like to be a part of some Tworg-ish community if we could found one.

[pevergreen]

I'm waiting on verdict from friends on possibilities of custom maps and bnet 2.0.

I also play on an iniviation only australian PVPGN for Warcraft 3, so if that starts to support SC2, I'll be more likely to play.

[Beskar]

Tactics wont seem to be much different, same old zerg rush, different graphics.

Definitely not the case. They filled the map full of "n00b protection" which basically screws over Zerg and buffs Terrans. I have to try to break through 10000 'rocks' to get near the terran base (packed full of supply depots) while they just jetpack in mine.

[LeftEyeNine]

Frickin' entertaining so far. I never felt it was already midnight having played a couple of campaign missions.

Awesome graphics, btw.

[Ice]

Game is awesome. I never knew that single player would have so many more units than multiplayer. I have to say that the firebat is easily my favorite unit after the reinforced armor and upped flame throwers.

"mmm smells like victory". I'm about 10 missions through and love it!

To all who read this thread, PLEASE BUY THIS GAME.

[TinCow]

I haven't had much time to play yet, but HOLY this is the most polished game I've ever seen. There are so many little features and details everywhere, that it's hard to believe this game is real. It feels like Blizzard finished the actual game about 4 years ago and spent every single day since then adding on extra bells and whistles to make it even more detailed and entertaining. This is the exact opposite of a game that has been rushed out the door. This feels like a game that had absolutely no release deadline and was simply worked on until it was finished in every possible way. This is the epitome of a focus on quality above all else. I am amazed at how solid this game feels. It could well be the single most 'complete' game OOB that there has ever been. (Keeping in mind I'm about 5-6 missions through the SP campaign.)

[LeftEyeNine]

Counting every other minute for the work hours to finish. Harg harg harg.

[Scienter]

I've only played 2 missions so far, but they were awesome. It sucks that I'm at work, I'd much rather go home and play. *grump*

[pevergreen]

I haven't had much time to play yet, but HOLY this is the most polished game I've ever seen. There are so many little features and details everywhere, that it's hard to believe this game is real. It feels like Blizzard finished the actual game about 4 years ago and spent every single day since then adding on extra bells and whistles to make it even more detailed and entertaining. This is the exact opposite of a game that has been rushed out the door. This feels like a game that had absolutely no release deadline and was simply worked on until it was finished in every possible way. This is the epitome of a focus on quality above all else. I am amazed at how solid this game feels. It could well be the single most 'complete' game OOB that there has ever been. (Keeping in mind I'm about 5-6 missions through the SP campaign.)

IMO this is a trademark of Blizzard. They'll release it when its good enough to be released.

Apparently theres a Raiden-esque game in the rpg area (unit upgrades, talk to people etc) called The Lost Viking.

*Pulls out his Lost Vikings floppy disks*

[Meneldil]

IMO this is a trademark of Blizzard. They'll release it when its good enough to be released.

Apparently theres a Raiden-esque game in the rpg area (unit upgrades, talk to people etc) called The Lost Viking.

*Pulls out his Lost Vikings floppy disks*

At the risk of sounding yet again like a WoW fanboy, there's a reason why WoW is a huge success when most other MMO's just fall into oblivion. I dislike many of Blizzard's policies, but their games are just on a different level.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

I was going to say something like "I can't wait until it's on sale on Steam" but apparently it's not on Steam at all. >:|

[Beskar]

I doubt it ever will be. Though it doesn't really need to be. Blizzard has one of the best support and you can download your games at any time from Battle.net.

The only people which would benefit with Blizzard on Steam is Steam.

Anyone seen all the Easter Eggs yet? though some are pretty obvious, like the Dancing Night Elf in the Cantina.

[Meneldil]

There's no point in putting SC2 on Steam when Blizzard has its own distribution plateform. It'd be like handing free money to Valve.

[pevergreen]

I don't think I'll buy a Blizzard game until Warcraft 4.

Uncle Lothar wants you!

[Ice]

The ending pissed me off... kind of.

Spoiler Alert, click show to read: 

I really wanted to see Raynor or anyone really put in a bullet in Kerrigan's head. That evil b**** is responsible for so much misery. In addition, I kind of liked Thycus, the meathead, and wanted to see him live. I do realize though that keeping her alive was smart because the game basically tells you that she will be able to stop the end of the world.

Good game though.

[Alexander the Pretty Good]

I doubt it ever will be. Though it doesn't really need to be. Blizzard has one of the best support and you can download your games at any time from Battle.net.

The only people which would benefit with Blizzard on Steam is Steam.

Anyone seen all the Easter Eggs yet? though some are pretty obvious, like the Dancing Night Elf in the Cantina.

There's no point in putting SC2 on Steam when Blizzard has its own distribution plateform. It'd be like handing free money to Valve.

Yeah but will Blizzard ever discount SC2?

[Gregoshi]

I'm crushed. I thought my machine met the projected minimum specs when I checked a few months ago. It does not. Now I have to figure out how to scrap together some money for a new PC. Oh the pain of it all.

[Beskar]

Yeah but will Blizzard ever discount SC2?

Get it off Amazon when it goes cheap.

I'm crushed. I thought my machine met the projected minimum specs when I checked a few months ago. It does not. Now I have to figure out how to scrap together some money for a new PC. Oh the pain of it all.

Congratulations on Modship.

[Xiahou]

Looks like a good game, but from what I've read of it's DRM, I'll have to pass.

Someone correct me if I got this wrong...
You must be online even for single-player and there is no LAN play? I heard something about an "offline mode" that allows you to play for a few days without signing on before expiring....

[Crazed Rabbit]

How long is the campaign? I've heard the single player is only 8 hours or so, which is really short for $60.

CR

[Meneldil]

Looks like a good game, but from what I've read of it's DRM, I'll have to pass.

Someone correct me if I got this wrong...
You must be online even for single-player and there is no LAN play? I heard something about an "offline mode" that allows you to play for a few days without signing on before expiring....

You have to be online if you want your achievements to be recorded on the bnet servers. If you don't, you can play all the same, except your achievements won't count.

There's no LAN play yes. Sucks :(

[Beskar]

How long is the campaign? I've heard the single player is only 8 hours or so, which is really short for $60.

CR

It is 8 hours if you speed run, knowing exactly what to do and where, in order to get an achievement. Average mission is 30 minutes long and there are about 28-9 of them. Then again, Starcraft has mainly been about the multiplayer. If you include that, depending on how you like the game, you could be playing it for years.