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Official StarCraft 2 Discussion Thread

Harkamus said:
Gamevideos.com says release date is Nov. 20, 2007.
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Haha if that were true I'd shit my pants. But unless they essentially start beta...like now? No way it's coming out anytime soon. When they have the public beta, then it will be released in the 3 - 6 months following the completion of testing/bug fixes/etc. So my guess is very late '08 (Xmas) or more likely 2009 Q1 or Q2.
 
From all the trailers and videos it looks like the game is pretty much done. I don't know why everyone thinks this is going to be pushed back to late :confused:
 
Well, it seems like the multiplayer aspect of it is done, it just needs beta testing to work out the balance. But we have no idea how far they are in the single player campaigns.
 
aeonrevolution said:
From all the trailers and videos it looks like the game is pretty much done. I don't know why everyone thinks this is going to be pushed back to late :confused:
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Also, the game has been in development since the release of Warcraft III...so that's 4 years so far.

EDIT: Remember the easter egg at the end of Warcraft III with the SC Marines?
 
Harkamus said:
Also, the game has been in development since the release of Warcraft III...so that's 4 years so far.

EDIT: Remember the easter egg at the end of Warcraft III with the SC Marines?
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Yes, I sure do :D!
 
Anyone else find it funny that this game was covered up so well? 3 days ago we knew next to nothing about this game. It's been in development for four years. And now Blizz is hammering us with info and videos on the game.

Interesting tactic, kind of like a surprise attack.
 
^^ yep..
that Protoss Mothership with the black hole capability is kick ass :D
 
SpeedRunner said:
Anyone else find it funny that this game was covered up so well? 3 days ago we knew next to nothing about this game. It's been in development for four years. And now Blizz is hammering us with info and videos on the game.

Interesting tactic, kind of like a surprise attack.
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Kind of like, A ZERG RUSH! :)

I'm betting it will be released this year, they've been working on it for over 4 years, and lets face it, they know even if the game is crap, it will sell millions. And we all know the game won't be crap.
 
^^ with graphics like that.. it will kill current systems

but is all about the Gameplay and story..
and the graphics are great from looking at the videos/screenshots
 
osalcido said:
now If starcraft 2 looked like the fanart posted by golden tiger (http://www.hardforum.com/showpost.php?p=1031076160&postcount=14 )

then i'd be fookin ecstatic.

as it is now it just looks like the original starcraft with a facelift. i get tired of the repetitiveness of those types of games
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Thats the beauty behind starcraft, since it was so well balanced it forces you to use strategy, when the game makes YOU create advantages and tactics, it gets really fun. If you can just always build super units and 1000 units and overwhelm under any circumstances.. its not as fun.
 
Weenis said:
Thats the beauty behind starcraft, since it was so well balanced it forces you to use strategy, when the game makes YOU create advantages and tactics, it gets really fun. If you can just always build super units and 1000 units and overwhelm under any circumstances.. its not as fun.
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First it was all about creating tactics, and a couple of years later, it became natural for everyone to use M&M vs. Zerg and Mech vs.Toss. :rolleyes:
SC is all about controlling. Mass Production and Unit control.
 
High quality CGI trailer
http://stage6.divx.com/user/GhostRidah/video/1248259/Starcraft-2-Trailer

Starcraft 2:
starcraft-2-20070519000513826.jpg


3D fan mock-up:
fanmockup.jpg
 
They have been working on it for 4 years already?

I thought they started in 2004, so that would make it 2.5 years
 
Im pretty sure the game will support widescreen. If WoW supports widescreen im sure this will.

The game has been in development for four years? I missed that part but good to know.
 
CrazyJ said:
They have been working on it for 4 years already?

I thought they started in 2004, so that would make it 2.5 years
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Close to 3.5 years actually. 2004 + 2.5 years = 2006 1/2. Its now almost the middle of 2007.
 
i would be shocked if it came out this year. im hopeful, but wouldnt be surprised to see it roll out Xmas of 2008.
 
Wow. I'm quite excited. I really hope it comes out on time though. I bet it won't but hey, we may get lucky.
 
There are rumors that although there will only be 3 races, there will be 6 factions, 2 on each race with minor variations in units.

Terran on Mensk and UED
Protoss and dark templars
Kerrigan and Duran for the Zerg
 
Stoly said:
There are rumors that although there will only be 3 races, there will be 6 factions, 2 on each race with minor variations in units.

Terran on Mensk and UED
Protoss and dark templars
Kerrigan and Duran for the Zerg
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Seems like a great idea. I felt that the Immortals and Stalkers looked too similar, maybe they are in different Protoss factions. The Kerrigan and Duran split would be nice too, Duran might actually have some hybrid of protoss/zerg units in his faction.
 
Ok, i was very excited but now im worried.

on the boxcover on ign it says Games for Windows. Does that mean that its going to require vista?

hopefully there is also a d3 in the works.
 
xnikx said:
Ok, i was very excited but now im worried.

on the boxcover on ign it says Games for Windows. Does that mean that its going to require vista?

hopefully there is also a d3 in the works.
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Games for Windows doesn't require Vista. Company of Heroes, Supreme Commander, etc. all run on XP just fine. Games for Windows LIVE on the other hand does require Vista. Also, by the time this game is out, you'll probably be running Vista.

EDIT: +1 for D3!!!
 
xnikx said:
Ok, i was very excited but now im worried.

on the boxcover on ign it says Games for Windows. Does that mean that its going to require vista?
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No, no no. Blizzard already said SC2 will work for both XP and Vista (although they are not sure if its going to take advantage of DX10). They also said they are revamping and using Battle.Net for online multiplayer, so everything should be fine.
 
o thank god.
i always thought games for windows required vista!
im so excited!!
 
blizzard servers are down..
probably because they couldnt take the traffic?
 
xnikx said:
Ok, i was very excited but now im worried.

on the boxcover on ign it says Games for Windows. Does that mean that its going to require vista?

hopefully there is also a d3 in the works.
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IIRC, If it states "Games for Windows" then it MUST be widescreen compatible...
 
Here's what GFW have to have:

1) Quality. Games for Windows branded titles undergo extensive testing, and not just by the publisher. Microsoft also invests in quality checking each title to ensure they meet performance and reliability standards.

2) Compatibility. Games for Windows branded titles work on Windows XP and Windows Vista based PCs, including both 32 and 64 bit editions. Games for Windows titles that support controllers are also compatible with the Microsoft XBOX 360 controller for Windows, including the XBOX 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. They even support widescreen resolutions and more.

3) Safety features. You can be confident that any title carrying the Games for Windows brand will support the new parental controls and family settings features in Windows Vista.

4) Easy to Play. Games for Windows branded titles are easy to install, find and remove, especially in Windows Vista. Every Games for Windows title appears in the new Windows Vista Games Explorer (no more hunting around the start menu for that game you just installed). And Games for Windows branded titles all offer some form of “easy install”, putting you in the game more quickly.
 
I just saw lot of clips at gametrailers.com I'm very dissapointed with what they've done with protoss, who else agrees? The game feels like CnC 3.
 
I don't believe any RTS will be better than the original Starcraft and Brood War. The balance between the 3 races was 'godlike'. Some believe that Blizzard achieved the balance by accident.

Don't be afraid... they haven't showed much from Terran and Zerg yet.

The graphics look like they're juiced up using the WC3 engine and in space.
 
SentToSchool said:
I don't believe any RTS will be better than the original Starcraft and Brood War. The balance between the 3 races was 'godlike'. Some believe that Blizzard achieved the balance by accident.

Don't be afraid... they haven't showed much from Terran and Zerg yet.

The graphics look like they're juiced up using the WC3 engine and in space.
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yeah the engine is dated and looks cartoonish way too cartoonish for the theme of SC
 
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