puzlThe Old FirmJoin Date: 2003-02-26Member: 14029Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Forum Moderators, Constellation
New blood... excellent :D
I am absolutely loving this game more than I ever expected to, and my expectations were reasonably high.
Major thanks to Samase for giving me some very useful protoss pointers.. since I switched from terran to protoss I've been doing much better and I'm slowly making it to the top of my ( admittedly copper ) ladder.
Would there be an obvious "you're in the beta" thing on my battle.net account if I got in? I see a small SC Beta icon right next to the Beta Profile Settings button, but I can't tell if that means I'm in the beta or if they're just saying that the beta is in fact going on. I can't find any download link or anything. I just realized part of my saved system specs on battle.net is only 25 gigs of free hard drive space. I hope that's not what's been keeping me from being eligible. I clear space on my HD as needed...
In your "Manage my games" section, you will have a large icon with the picture of the game "box". clicking on that icon brings you to a "license information" page with a client download link.
I think that it is necessary to have a blizzard game to be eligible (that's what was required when the beta first was announced); it'll just appear like one of the other games.
I am absolutely loving this game more than I ever expected to, and my expectations were reasonably high.
Major thanks to Samase for giving me some very useful protoss pointers.. since I switched from terran to protoss I've been doing much better and I'm slowly making it to the top of my ( admittedly copper ) ladder.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> You're welcome :) Dark Templar-rush ftw!
EDIT: Anyone who wants to play with someone, add "Sam.Seb" and write to me so i can add you back.
Didn't get in the secound round either, but a friend of mine did. It looks so much fun I'd propably be able to get over this whatever thing I have with multiplayer RTS games. I wonder how big of a qualifier good computer specs are (my beta opt-in profile has my two year old laptop specs).
Here's a dual commentary video with Husky and HDStarcraft. Good stuff: <center><object width="450" height="356"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVzvYeIxSb0"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVzvYeIxSb0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="356"></embed></object></center> <div align='center'><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVzvYeIxSb0" target="_blank">Part 1</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKstqW8GKOo" target="_blank">Part 2</a></div>
<!--quoteo(post=1757795:date=Mar 7 2010, 01:35 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Mar 7 2010, 01:35 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1757795"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Woo! Post your bnet ID once you're set up.
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
alright
starcraft id is tigersmith.pro
obv im not..just wanted to play so i thought of that lol
<!--quoteo(post=1758009:date=Mar 8 2010, 01:15 PM:name=puzl)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (puzl @ Mar 8 2010, 01:15 PM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1758009"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Yeah sure my username is doyouthinkimcrazyorsomething and my password is ineedalobotomy<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd--> Hm, that doesn't work for some reason. Did you make a typo or something?
<!--quoteo(post=1757980:date=Mar 8 2010, 01:17 AM:name=xmaine)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xmaine @ Mar 8 2010, 01:17 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1757980"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Can i borrow someone's starcraft 2 account? I have the client and everything.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I got to try the beta yesterday and it was gooood. I played a FFA match and got to try all the zerg units, although all the other players were either hopeless nubs or messing around. One player built walls of photon cannons and the others seemed quite passive. One tried to nuke me, but not on my overseers watch! Other than that, noone but seemed to attack but me.
So I did win with my army of brood lords, ultra-, hydra- and mutalisks. But against a "real" opponent in a 1v1 match... I bet I would've been in trouble :P
Just a heads up to everyone that frequent the beta forums.
Do not, I repeat, do <i>not</i> talk about piracy in any shape or form over there. Your beta access <b>will</b> get suspended. I found that out the hard way. One careless reply to a topic where a guy was asking about requiring internet access to play LAN games, and bam, suspended. What I basically said was to not worry about it as it's bound to get cracked sooner or later.
It's stated quite clearly in the terms of service in the beta that they can suspend your access if you talk about these things (and I believe they can suspend it even without reason), but still, a bit over the top to just flat out ban you for even discussing it.
Just a heads up. Keep your opinions to yourself. :-/
tankefuglOne Script To Rule Them All...Trondheim, NorwayJoin Date: 2002-11-14Member: 8641Members, Retired Developer, NS1 Playtester, Constellation, NS2 Playtester, Squad Five Blue
edited March 2010
Oh oh, I never got in the first wave either. If anyone wants to make me tremendously happy, I'm eager to receive an invite! Been watching the HuskyStarcraft and HDstarcraft videos with drooling anticipation.
I've got one key to give out, but I can't actually play with anyone in here that wants a key, you're ALL bloody euros. I think I might give it to an IRL friend that used to play a lot of SC1.
<!--quoteo(post=1759780:date=Mar 18 2010, 08:06 AM:name=Scythe)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Scythe @ Mar 18 2010, 08:06 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=1759780"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I've got one key to give out, but I can't actually play with anyone in here that wants a key, you're ALL bloody euros. I think I might give it to an IRL friend that used to play a lot of SC1.
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have an Australian Battle.net account :P
But IRL friends should take priority so nevermind :)
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Woo! Post your bnet ID once you're set up.
--Scythe--
I am absolutely loving this game more than I ever expected to, and my expectations were reasonably high.
Major thanks to Samase for giving me some very useful protoss pointers.. since I switched from terran to protoss I've been doing much better and I'm slowly making it to the top of my ( admittedly copper ) ladder.
I think that it is necessary to have a blizzard game to be eligible (that's what was required when the beta first was announced); it'll just appear like one of the other games.
I am absolutely loving this game more than I ever expected to, and my expectations were reasonably high.
Major thanks to Samase for giving me some very useful protoss pointers.. since I switched from terran to protoss I've been doing much better and I'm slowly making it to the top of my ( admittedly copper ) ladder.<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
You're welcome :) Dark Templar-rush ftw!
EDIT: Anyone who wants to play with someone, add "Sam.Seb" and write to me so i can add you back.
Here's a dual commentary video with Husky and HDStarcraft. Good stuff:
<center><object width="450" height="356"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVzvYeIxSb0"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DVzvYeIxSb0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="450" height="356"></embed></object></center>
<div align='center'><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVzvYeIxSb0" target="_blank">Part 1</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKstqW8GKOo" target="_blank">Part 2</a></div>
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
alright
starcraft id is tigersmith.pro
obv im not..just wanted to play so i thought of that lol
Hm, that doesn't work for some reason. Did you make a typo or something?
How am I supposed to know, I'm a dentist. But I know that if you have a bad tooth, you should remove it. So, we're going to remove your brain!
lololololololol
So I did win with my army of brood lords, ultra-, hydra- and mutalisks. But against a "real" opponent in a 1v1 match... I bet I would've been in trouble :P
<div align='center'>Awesome 2v2 in SC2 between pro SC1 and WC3 players</div>
<div align='center'><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_V-_qE6eGo&feature=response_watch" target="_blank">Part 2</a> - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mvAdDYZtjVg&feature=response_watch" target="_blank">Part 3</a></div>
I was playing against my brother a couple of matches, but lost to mass roaches all the time.
Will try again on the weekend.
Also, if you don't have one yet, there might be coming up a chance for a key. Will update you guys as soon as I have something in writing.
abrah.abrahamsen
Do not, I repeat, do <i>not</i> talk about piracy in any shape or form over there. Your beta access <b>will</b> get suspended. I found that out the hard way. One careless reply to a topic where a guy was asking about requiring internet access to play LAN games, and bam, suspended. What I basically said was to not worry about it as it's bound to get cracked sooner or later.
It's stated quite clearly in the terms of service in the beta that they can suspend your access if you talk about these things (and I believe they can suspend it even without reason), but still, a bit over the top to just flat out ban you for even discussing it.
Just a heads up. Keep your opinions to yourself. :-/
I've copied his strategy for Zerg, found here:
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUSuIqsvBUI" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUSuIqsvBUI</a>
and it's working wonders. Keep in mind the person he's going against in my above linked game is David Kim.
Can someone invite me please? :(
I hope we're going to feel some more love here! :)
--Scythe--
--Scythe--<!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->
I have an Australian Battle.net account :P
But IRL friends should take priority so nevermind :)