Starcraft II Set to Release July 27th!

I was wondering this as well because it seems like you have to log on to battle.net to get to everything, including the campaign.

 

From what I've read, for single player you need to have internet access just to activate your game. From there you can play offline - but you won't get achievements or friend support etc lol. So yeah. Even if that other guy is in Africa with 10kb/s I think you could still log on just to get achievements if it matters since SP *shouldn't* lag due to no other need for connecting.

 

I live in the sticks yet have access to a local Gamestop, Best Buy and 2x Wal-Mart (including a Super one). This usually means I can just go anytime, casually stroll in and usually find normal and CE editions of games.

I just broke my WoW addiction finally only to get sucked back in via SC II. Diablo II/SC till WoW took over my soul then right as I get out, in comes SC II. I'm sure right as I grow tired of SC II, Diablo III or the new Blizz MMO will hit (Here's hoping the new SW MMO breaks my Blizz addiction).

For the Dual vs. Quad debate: Starcraft 2 Beta: CPU benchmarks ? Core i5/i7 leading - Starcraft 2 Beta, Test, CPU, Processor, Benchmark, Performance - PC Games Hardware

I guess a screaming fast dual core is the best bet (along with a good GPU).

 

One more day...

 

mine said it shipped (from bestbuy.ca). hopefully i get it early tomorrow then!

 

got my CE shipped from amazon.com, due to arrive tomorrow, w00t

 

HAHA same here man, I just dumped WOW finally last month only to have Starcraft II pop up to take my time up all over again. I swear i'm never gonna finish my computer certifications at this rate

 

So who's got it pre-downloaded?

I'm at 90%. It's going slow, so you guys might wanna get started if you're not gonna get the retail! Pre-download is free, you just have to pay to activate.

 

I'm buying it at midnight tonight, but I already pre-downloaded it even though it said it was only for digital orders. I think I will just try and enter my key online and see if they works.

Also, today (the 26th) is my 18th birthday. We are having a party at 9 then a few of my friends and I are going to go buy SC2 at midnight! Great way to celebrate my birthday!

 

Now the rough part, trying to actually get some sleep tonight so I can play all tommorow.

Happy birthday Blue_Alien! SC 2 is a great way to celebrate

 

@alienblue - Happy B-day! 18... man o man... the good days. Well.. Cheers to you and playing the new SC2.

Best Wishes,

StevenX

 

In that case, I suppose I can forgive you for not going to a strip club on your 18th

But dude, at least have a cigar while you're blasting away your buddies!

 

Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes! You all have fun playing SC2 also!

 

I am like you as I just broke my 5 year WoW addiction after I had broken my 2 year D2 addiction after I had gotten started with my SC1 2 year addition (1998-2010), now just to get it all restarted by Starcraft2!! Dang I was so enjoying reading books again too

 

1more hour before I go with my buddy to wait in front of GameStop. Should I take the day off of work tomorrow just to play this game on low-settings? LOL. Hope that shi* aint true about having to play singleplayer while connected to the internet. That's so stupid.

 

My gamestop order said shipped since this morning (07/26) but no tracking# so I think they just changed the status and did not actually ship it.

Its overnight so should not be more than a days wait. I do not need to have it today for any reason.

 

I'm off. Gonna shower then head out. BBL to letcha all know how it goes. Might even take pix to show ya what's actually inside. But as you know, my desktop can't handle it on anything above low. We'll see how it goes.

Night ya'll.

 

I can't sleep! Almost 1am and all of my thoughts are on playing. Why! Why didn't I convince a friend to come with and pick up the copies @ midnight!

Anyone playing online yet? I want info, like if battle.net has croaked under pressure or if all is smooth sailing. I'll accept pictures, anything to keep my mind busy while I wait to pick it up early this morning.

Hmmm soda supplies are running low, time for a red bull/cherry coke run after gamestop. Still regret not getting collector's but at the time I was short on cash.

 

red bull & cherry coke?

Those are two of the mixers I use with Jager

They do make a redbull coke now too.

 

redbull coke is fail. taste like crap and not sure if it even went anywhere. saw it at a few places for a few weeks, but never seen it ever since.

 

You know I was not even excited for this game really. I love the original but it was so long ago. But since I know all of my friends are getting it and kmart is giving away a 20 dollar game card with a purchase, I thought why not.

 

happy happy joy joy come on already!

 

just got mine. wont be playing online much tho.

peace

the funny thing is, somehow the wifi just happens to be out right when i got it.

now its asking for some authentication key that u have to get online.

gotta love how the govt blocks everything.

ok now this is frikin rediculous, now the wifi even blocks bnet, so i cant even install the patch after i installed the game? what the hell. i cant do anytihng it seems

 

Hell its about time!!

Wooohaaaa almost 10 years of waiting are all over, or perhaps only 3 years of knowing this day will come.

The game is WONDERFUL!!

 

The day has come!!! But now to endure 8 hours of work -.-

 

Oh my, the release of Starcraft 2. I have been waiting for this since... since I finished the Starcraft Brood War zerg campaign (cheats used...)

I wont buy it, yet.

 

Another benchmark in case someone is interested, StarCraft II GPU Performance Comparison

And AMD/ATI released a statement about not supporting AA at release,

Lack of Anti Aliasing (AA) Options for StarCraft II: ATI’s Official Response

 

how does it know that i need to patch the game if i havent even been online?

 

I feel ya man, its torture!

 

ugh .. this thing is taking way too long to install... it sounds like the DVD drive isn't even moving @ 1X speed so my 250mb/s write SSD is useless *cry*

at least blizzard thought ahead and gives you a nice intro and some good music while installing.

 

Does anyone know a site besides bnet where u can download the patch?

 

How is this game? I'm waiting to hear some people's comments and criticisms before I decide if I want to buy it.

 

Alright, I've played through the first few missions and I can't belive how deep of game it is. The single player menus consist of a bar at first with extra story additions. Then, the menu becomes the inside of a battleship where you can go to the armory to upgrade your units.

Now, it is time to make a Starcraft 2 friends thread!

 

Wait a minute... how about playing SC2... in a stip club?!

 

can anyone post some kind of link to the patch file dl?

id love you forever bc my patcher is not working.

 

It seems that adding SC2 to steam in order to get the game overlay causes a drastic hit to my fps. It seems to lower it by around 10-20 fps at all times.

 

I preordered mine from GameSpot in April and have received zero notification of it shipping or my credit card charged. I chose the free shipping which I'm fine with, but shouldn't it at least have shipped out today?

 

thats why i dont bother with preorders. see if you can just cancel the order and go pick it up.

 

I pre-ordered mine in april from game stop too. I got an email confirmation and tracking number a couple of hours ago for both copies (mine and a friend's). It's going to be delivered by UPS tomorrow.

 

I might just go drive about 2 miles to Gamestop and pick up a copy. I'm impatient.

 

I finally got my gamestop tracking# it was out for delivery at 7:46AM so it should be here soon.

I had free overnight shipping

 

Out for Delivery and should be here around 3ish!

Too bad my battle.net account is unaccesible atm; i'm stuck in the worst situation possible

 

I only pre-ordered because I got it for $40. Otherwise I never pre-order. I'm not about to spend $60 on this game.

 

So does anyone strictly use their trackpad to play SC2?

 

LOL My friend used to play with his trackpad, was pretty good at it too, i just cant do it.

 

Atleast its not as bad as FPS, and despite the handicap some people still do it.

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IDK, i'd argue that its tougher on an RTS over FPS, a missed or accidental doubletap could be disastrous. Much less clicking and dragging.

 

Newegg.com - Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty PC Game BLIZZARD

 

im so pissed i cant download this patch

 

I remember trying to play SC1 using nothing but keyboard and the left click. You can do everything with the press of a key, and you can move around the map with directional buttons.

Click on builder robot thing (what are they called?)
B (build)
S (supply depot)
Click (choose location)

Good times