The StarCraft 2 beta forums are up!

INC: WTS Starcraft beta keys 5000$.

and the funny part is that someone will pay that.
 
Let the "omfg it's not Starcraft 1!" crying begin.

Of course, that inevitable outcry would be silly because from the gameplay I've seen, it looks like more of the same with modernised graphics and some new units and abilities...which is pretty much what we all want considering how great the original remains to this day.
 
Here's a loading screen released by Blizzard of a 4v4 match. (from the recent b.net 2 info release) No idea if it's a mock-up though.

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Here's the beta FAQ.
http://forums.battle.net/thread.htm...S-2863467-1msLQv5lHYFmvRrHcDByibmIlvnDR3uuk6C

What game modes are available in the StarCraft II beta?

StarCraft II beta testers will be able to play a number of ranked multiplayer modes, include multiplayer ladder quick match, which has 1v1, 2v2, and free-for-all (FFA) modes. In addition, testers will be able to play unranked custom matches. We are not testing the single-player campaign of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty during the beta period.
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They said key and acceptance emails will be sent when beta goes live. There's a little rumor going around that it's either tomorrow or this coming Friday. Blizzard confirmed sometime this month.
 
Will casual players be able to play SC2 decently? I consider myself a good gamer in general, but not a huge RTS fan, but I think the hype of SC2 might pull me in.
 
Wrecklusive said:
Will casual players be able to play SC2 decently? I consider myself a good gamer in general, but not a huge RTS fan, but I think the hype of SC2 might pull me in.
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Absolutely man. There are going to be a lot of other casual players.
 
Wrecklusive said:
Will casual players be able to play SC2 decently? I consider myself a good gamer in general, but not a huge RTS fan, but I think the hype of SC2 might pull me in.
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Baera said:
Absolutely man. There are going to be a lot of other casual players.
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How they are doing the ranking system is really interesting. However I don't remember all the details. Basically, from what I recall, they will rank us all acording to how well we play. Then they break those people up to segements of 100. So for example you and I are ranked 1551453 and 1551422 we'll be paired up with one another if were both looking for a game. This sounds like it would then make sure that if your casual your going to play against other like skilled casual players. If your elite you'll be playing with other like skilled elite players.

To be honest I want to play a well balanced game that I can possibly win, and I think all players whether casual or tournament grade would agree. Now whether this system works or not who fucking knows. ...but that is surely one of the things that the beta test will be looking at.
 
When I try to sign up for the Beta is says I need to at least own a game :(

"You must have at least one full version of a Blizzard Entertainment game attached to this Battle.net account in order to set up your beta profile."
 
xXxDieselxXx said:
When I try to sign up for the Beta is says I need to at least own a game :(

"You must have at least one full version of a Blizzard Entertainment game attached to this Battle.net account in order to set up your beta profile."
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Go pick up the original SC. It should be dirt cheap.
 
Yea apparently the old CD-Key I had memorized for years isn't valid.

It was $15 for the original game so whatever... I picked it up so I know I have a permanent copy.
 
I lost my brood war (bought the chest) and lucked out because when I registered my SC, bnet knew it was a chest key and gave me brood war back! Game is so good, i bought the game about 3x in my lifetime. CDs broke or lost along the way but I keep coming back for more
 
I think if you register the original SC in the bnet website they automatically give you BW no matter what.
 
Hot damn, this makes me very happy. I, like everyone else, sent in my beta opt-in for B.Net. *crosses fingers* But, to be perfectly honest here, I am the most excited about the new B.Net; I am sure it's no competition for Steam, but the community features intrigue me greatly.
 
I tried to opt in and the scanner thing had an error.
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Hmm I guess it went through. They have my system specs on my acct management page.
 
I need to send in my beta request...although I'm doubting my computer will be able to handle it until I upgrade.

Zoson said:
I wondered how Brood War was going to work. Turns out that since it had no key, if you have a regular SC key, you get Brood War free now.
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TheResidentEvil said:
I lost my brood war (bought the chest) and lucked out because when I registered my SC, bnet knew it was a chest key and gave me brood war back! Game is so good, i bought the game about 3x in my lifetime. CDs broke or lost along the way but I keep coming back for more
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I found this out last night as well. My wife threw away my BW CD case (the disc is in a wallet) along with a bunch of my old games (WC2 Bnet edition, LotR2, etc). Thankfully I had the majority of my CD keys recorded elsewhere so last night I was able to add my games, WC3 and the Xpac, Starcraft and the xpac, Diablo 2 and the Xpac.
 
Jr. Woodchuck said:
How they are doing the ranking system is really interesting. However I don't remember all the details. Basically, from what I recall, they will rank us all acording to how well we play. Then they break those people up to segements of 100. So for example you and I are ranked 1551453 and 1551422 we'll be paired up with one another if were both looking for a game. This sounds like it would then make sure that if your casual your going to play against other like skilled casual players. If your elite you'll be playing with other like skilled elite players.

To be honest I want to play a well balanced game that I can possibly win, and I think all players whether casual or tournament grade would agree. Now whether this system works or not who fucking knows. ...but that is surely one of the things that the beta test will be looking at.
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Sweet, bottom rung here I come! I really enjoy RTS games but I've never been even remotely competitive online, I'm not coordinated enough!
 
Check your Battle.net accounts, invites are out.

I didn't get in :(
 
AceCR42 said:
Check your Battle.net accounts, invites are out.

I didn't get in :(
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They said in the faq thing that they'd send out the invites in waves, so not being in it right now doesn't mean you won't get in :p
 
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