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  1. Wed, 08-26-2009, 07:31 PM #81
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    So Blizzard revealed some details on BattleNet 2.0
    http://www.joystiq.com/2009/08/25/bl...ew-battle-net/

    The short version:

    The Good:
    - Works like steam, Friend lists showing what they're playing
    - Works like steam, All of your files (maps, avatars, icons) go wherever you do.
    - Enhanced replay functionality

    The not-so-Good:
    - According to Joystiq, they are implementing a "Real ID" system where you are identified with your own name. (I highly doubt this will stick around for the final version)
    - Microtransactions! Anyone who develops a map can charge premium for it, and potentially earns a cut of the income. This is really cool for people who might crank out hugely elaborate custom campaigns or even an over-the-shoulder Starcraft: Ghost clone using the reportedly immensely powerful map editor that ships with the game, we might see some real production value in some custom work. On the other hand...we could see every map cost 99 cents.

    The, I'm not sure why should I care:
    - Unlockable icons and avatars much like Street Fighter IV. Beat a particularly hard level or opponent? The option to use a unlocked avatar/icon.
    - An achievement system on a new platform...again.

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    To me, it sounds like they are copying some good parts of steam, but it also looks like they are trying to build up a competitor to steam, as in yet another digital download service that splinters a potential unified service. Microtransactions really piss me off, especially considering all the crap that they've already done to SC2 to milk out as much money as possible.

    3 games instead of one, all functional as stand-alone titles, which probably means they are all full price. Delays for BattleNet and lack of LAN, and now microtransactions for maps?!

    Achievements are a waste of time for me on the PC, and unlockable avatars are just as pointless. It does sound like they are improving matchmaking a great deal, so people who are not that great at Starcraft online matches like me can play someone on an equal level.


    It sucks, but the more we hear about Starcraft 2 the more I think I can pass on it and just wait for Diablo III (with the random map generator that is built into the game).
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  2. Wed, 08-26-2009, 08:59 PM #82
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    all this matters so little in comparison to how amazing the gameplay looks to me right now. Im a fanboy and my hatahblockas are on full steam... no pun intended.
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  3. Wed, 08-26-2009, 09:14 PM #83
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    I got excited about some of the recent news and picked up the battlechest on friday. I've been playing alot since friday... some of it's coming back. I haven't played in a couple years but i've had some good matches so far.

    Which do you think will come first? SC2 or Diablo 3 ?
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  4. Wed, 08-26-2009, 09:49 PM #84
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    I think Starcraft II will come out first, then Diablo III. The number of classes in Diablo III seem a little too short at the moment. I'm really excited for 2010~!
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  5. Thu, 08-27-2009, 09:34 AM #85
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    starcraft will be realeased early 2010

    diablo III 2011, most likely
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  6. Wed, 09-02-2009, 08:35 PM #86
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    Last I heard SC2 is coming out in October
    10/4/04 - 8/20/07
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  7. Wed, 09-02-2009, 09:23 PM #87
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    Beta isn't even out, I think it'll come out late 2010. Blizzcon was completed, here is a good article about Zerg:

    http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/view...opic_id=101195
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  8. Thu, 09-03-2009, 10:13 AM #88
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    late 2010? more like early 2010
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  9. Thu, 09-03-2009, 11:04 AM #89
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    Damn, I'm probably gonna have to get a new pc for this game...
    My POS emachine will probably die from just rendering a zergling. So much nostalgia comes to me when I hear about this game. Back in high school all I did was 2v2 with my friend, and we did pretty well. I was a old school Toss player, I might just dust off my old SC disc and reinstall her just for old times sake.
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  10. Thu, 09-03-2009, 11:20 AM #90
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    If anyone is up for it I'm always ready to play! At least when I get back to school.
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  11. Thu, 09-03-2009, 11:24 AM #91
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    Quote Originally Posted by darkmetal505
    If anyone is up for it I'm always ready to play! At least when I get back to school.
    wait what? dont you mean..

    Quote Originally Posted by darkmetal505
    If anyone is up for it I'm always ready to play! At least when I get from school.
    I'm also up to playing it again, actually I think I still have it installed, its not that big a game. Now I gotta pry my friend away from CoD and DOTA.
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    Well, I guess when you are ready, just send over the PMs.

    Rumor has it that November is when beta opens up while others say December or January. What do you guys think?
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  13. Thu, 09-03-2009, 11:38 AM #93
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    Gotta get back in the groove, need my partner back up par as well. Practice them lot/ling rushes and arbiter drops :P

    I'll give ya guys a pm once I get a few practice matches under my belt. Need to get used to all the hot-keys again.
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  14. Thu, 09-03-2009, 12:28 PM #94
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    haha, I actually have a lot more free time when I'm at the University, plus a stronger internet connection. I'm heading back mid september so I'll be free then.
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  15. Thu, 09-03-2009, 01:25 PM #95
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    I'll be down to play once I get more free time...
    10/4/04 - 8/20/07
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  16. Thu, 09-03-2009, 04:27 PM #96
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    I hadn't played for around 2 years or so....

    So far my record is i think 27 / 44 (yeah i suck ! )
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  17. Tue, 10-06-2009, 10:58 AM #97
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    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_0MYFcwpWg

    I found this and thought it was pretty funny. I really can't wait for SC2... I've watched some game play videos this morning and it looks awesome.
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  18. Tue, 10-06-2009, 03:12 PM #98
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    I think there are 3 battle reports out, which are pretty cool. It's pretty much terrible terrible damage each time.

    I'm back at university so I'm up for playing broodwar anytime.
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    As long as the Beta comes out before the end of the year I wont have a meltdown. Blizz needs to stop sucking on their WoW cashcock and start to appease to us loyal starcraft fans that have been playing since the stone age.

    Im always up for some battlenet action.
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  20. Fri, 10-09-2009, 10:30 AM #100
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    I'm always ready, too. Send those PMs away!
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