Author Topic: Starcraft II closed beta launches this month (Read 19492 times)

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #240 on:** July 10, 2010, 03:17:28 PM »

why the fuck did i waste hours watching fucking starcraft 2 videos

i'm such a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #241 on:** July 11, 2010, 04:11:54 AM »

Some EPIC games tonight

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #242 on:** July 11, 2010, 04:12:42 AM »

And we got into Silver

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #243 on:** July 11, 2010, 07:42:51 PM »

I've had a couple truly epic ladder games myself. One was a 45 min TvP on Scrap Station which started with him scouting my proxy 10 rax reaper, so after my first reaper I popped out 2 marauders with conc shell while making a beeline to banshees with cloak. My weak marauder crap failed, so I floated my rax back to my base and built 2 more to start pumping units for the inevitable counterattack. He sniped my CC that I had just floated down to my natural, but I just BARELY managed to hold him off at my main's ramp with some rax units, 3 banshees, and all of my SCVs. After that I harassed the shit out of him with banshees and got about a thousand probe kills to even things up. This gave me time to secure my natural and a third, and I eventually won the macro battle (in a big way; I had around 7k minerals and was making BCs by the time the game ended

) by keeping him on 2 bases. Cloaked banshees are SOOOOO strong on Scrap Station.

The other game was a TvT on Lost Temple that actually followed a similar trajectory of failed cheese -> cloaked banshees -> win via harassment and superior economy. It wasn't nearly as spectacular, but there was one pretty funny bit: As soon as he scouted that I had 2 port banshee coming, he threw down an armory and got a thor. I had an expansion up and he didn't, so I knew that if I continued to poke at him with a couple banshees every now and then, he'd get way too many thors and not be able to afford much else, while I could mop him up with marauders and tanks. And that's exactly what happened! I get really excited when I'm able to gameplan like that on the fly and it works out seamlessly.

Apparently the key to having really epic games is to (poorly) cheese a lot and then make a bunch of dangerous transitions. It reminds me of last patch when I played TvP on Steppes of War where my opponent went cannon rush -> DT -> void ray. Any good player should be able to own someone doing so many tech switches in the early game, but I was so caught off guard by all his funky deviations that the win was twice as difficult as it should have been.

Oh, and that TvT win got me up to diamond. I'M BACK

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #244 on:** July 12, 2010, 02:03:25 AM »

Ok, I've been having this weird thing where the game spazzes out and then the screen turns black. I quickly ctrl-alt-delete to bring up the Win7 menu or whatever, and then hit ESC to go back to the game. It wasn't all THAT annoying when it was happening every once every two or three games, but the last game I played it happened a half-dozen times.

Well, at least I destroyed the guy.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #245 on:** July 12, 2010, 09:09:02 AM »

I saw a thread on the bug forum about that the other day when I went there to whine about the removal of being able to through Terran buildings. A couple people said updating their graphics card drivers helped.

I swear, the game has more intensive requirements since it came back. My fan chugs like it never used to before while I'm playing, and I actually had to kick a few settings down to medium

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #246 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:10:19 AM »

Optimo played my brothers and holy shit, both games were epic

First one: my brother (zerg) went roach and hydra and did pretty well, but Optimo's tanks kept blocking any progress. So he nydus'd right fucking next to a barracks in Optimo's base and it actually worked lmao. Destroyed everything except the command center, but Optimo quickly countered, destroying my bro's base. My brother almost killed the command center as it flew over a cliff, then Optimo caught him in a bad choke and annihilated his forces, winning the game.

Second game, my other brother (toss) did very well. Got thrown off by Optimo building a bunker in his base early, but after that he went with Immortals and really did some damage. Optimo countered with Banshees and Marauders, but my brother went void ray and won

Both games went far better than my games with Optimo

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #247 on:** July 13, 2010, 12:12:44 AM »

Get on, PD.

FatalT · « **Reply #248 on:** July 13, 2010, 02:18:45 PM »

I traded in a bunch of 360 games at Gamestop and got $122 for them so I went ahead and pre-ordered Starcraft 2 in full. I'll definitely be on this when it comes out.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #249 on:** July 18, 2010, 01:10:55 PM »

http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=26137134453&postId=261346524138&sid=3000#0
Beta ends sometime tomorrow, so get your games in

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #250 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:56:15 PM »

Finally an end to my embarrassing run lol

cubicle47b · « **Reply #251 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:03:30 PM »

Really? A guy who does a daily Starcraft webcast is a nerd? Amazing.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #252 on:** July 20, 2010, 02:47:23 PM »

Breaking news: 20-year-old Nintendo fan a virgin, immature manchild neighbors say

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #253 on:** July 20, 2010, 07:12:41 PM »

Beta ended yesterday lol. Release is in a week

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #254 on:** July 21, 2010, 01:20:54 AM »

Husky is a bigger nerd than Day9. I like them both

SC was my life for years. I've been playing for 11-12 years. The video brings back memories lol

edit: It's amazing how many similar memories we share. Sharing the game with my brothers, arguing over play time then having my mom limit our computer time, sneaking games in while she was busy, etc

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #255 on:** July 21, 2010, 11:16:48 AM »

Idra's rage quits/outbursts

[youtube=560,345]vyUdeIh9ic8[/youtube]

Getting an early exp can really fuck you up against aggressive opponents. Although even if he didn't get one, I doubt Idra would have won. Those tanks really changed the game environment

rematch

[youtube=560,345]ZJfkBg0aPZ8[/youtube]

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #256 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:22:57 PM »

I can watch Idra lose all day. This is really recent: http://day9tv.blip.tv/file/3903298/

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Koreans still run the game :'(

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That's probably the best beta tournament I've seen, by the way

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #257 on:** July 21, 2010, 09:48:48 PM »

Will you even play it?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #258 on:** July 21, 2010, 10:25:47 PM »

Lets put together some EB games when it comes out

everyone against Optimo and Frag

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #259 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:19:22 AM »

Quote from: Genghis Cohen on July 21, 2010, 09:51:30 PM

I need a new rig, but I'll just get a laptop for work and use that. Yeah, I'll play the everloving fuck out of it.

ok cool

and yeah, that sounds about right, PD

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #260 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:24:53 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 21, 2010, 11:16:48 AM

Idra's rage quits/outbursts
[youtube=560,345]vyUdeIh9ic8[/youtube]

Getting an early exp can really fuck you up against aggressive opponents. Although even if he didn't get one, I doubt Idra would have won. Those tanks really changed the game environment

rematch
[youtube=560,345]ZJfkBg0aPZ8[/youtube]

Those graphics....

How did this game cost $100 M to make?

archie4208 · « **Reply #261 on:** July 22, 2010, 01:44:59 AM »

Quote from: Smooth Groove on July 22, 2010, 01:24:53 AM

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 21, 2010, 11:16:48 AM
Idra's rage quits/outbursts
[youtube=560,345]vyUdeIh9ic8[/youtube]

Getting an early exp can really fuck you up against aggressive opponents. Although even if he didn't get one, I doubt Idra would have won. Those tanks really changed the game environment

rematch
[youtube=560,345]ZJfkBg0aPZ8[/youtube]

Those graphics....

How did this game cost $100 M to make?

CGI + BNet 2.0 (which is gimped compared to the original

)

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #262 on:** July 22, 2010, 02:48:57 AM »

Forgive my utter ignorance but is this going to be available for digital DL anywhere? Not sure if it's worth paying $80 for an import version.

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #263 on:** July 22, 2010, 02:53:53 AM »

Quote from: Cormacaroni on July 22, 2010, 02:48:57 AM

Forgive my utter ignorance but is this going to be available for digital DL anywhere? Not sure if it's worth paying $80 for an import version.

torrentz.com

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #264 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:11:34 AM »

Well, you beat demi to it :golf clap

Smooth Groove · « **Reply #265 on:** July 22, 2010, 03:14:51 AM »

Seriously though,

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty Digital Sales Available July 27
StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty warps into stores on July 27, but if there are no vendors within your psionic matrix, you will also be able to purchase StarCraft II via digital download on July 27. Players planning to purchase the game digitally can cut down their waiting time by downloading the game client in advance, so all you'll need to do on July 27 is install, activate, and play.

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/?rhtml=y

Cormacaroni · « **Reply #266 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:08:57 AM »

Merci, PC Overlords!

Signing up now.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #267 on:** July 22, 2010, 06:51:10 PM »

Hmm, I think I'll just go DD. I saw a sale on dell.com for $45, but I'm gonna want to play immediately. And when I originally heard that DD would be "later" than the retail release, I thought it meant days or weeks, not hours.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #268 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:06:06 PM »

I have a feeling that their servers are gonna get hammered. I've installed WoW enough times with their downloader to know that I want a physical copy. I'm just gonna pick mine up at the Gamestop down the street on my way home.

I also wasn't aware that digital distribution would be available on release when I preordered my copy, though.

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 21, 2010, 10:25:47 PM

Lets put together some EB games when it comes out

everyone against Optimo and Frag

Sure, if Frag ever plays again :'(

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #269 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:09:35 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on July 22, 2010, 07:06:06 PM

I have a feeling that their servers are gonna get hammered. I've installed WoW enough times with their downloader to know that I want a physical copy. I'm just gonna pick mine up at the Gamestop down the street on my way home.

They do mention pre-loading, though.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #270 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:12:28 PM »

fml I didn't know that. Oh well

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #271 on:** July 22, 2010, 07:54:49 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on July 22, 2010, 07:12:28 PM

fml I didn't know that. Oh well

Yeah, I'm downloading the retail client right now. Don't even need to pay for it yet. Will let you know when it's done.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #272 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:16:29 PM »

I'll pick it up after work. I prefer having physical copies of games so I can read the guides while taking a shit.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #273 on:** July 22, 2010, 08:24:53 PM »

I'll stick to my copies of The Economist.

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And Wired

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Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #274 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:26:37 PM »

What do you guys think about Husky? I was surprised to see many GAFers don't like his commentary. I find him pretty fun and interesting. He's not a good player, but that doesn't mean he can't be a good commentator. Most of his videos contain strategy pointers/tips

I like HDStarcraft more though. Crota...eh, he's been casting for ages and still stutters/messes up like crazy

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #275 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:32:45 PM »

Client downloaded.

Clicked on "Install" and it said "It's not out yet!"

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #276 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:50:04 PM »

How long did the download take?

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2010, 10:26:37 PM

What do you guys think about Husky? I was surprised to see many GAFers don't like his commentary. I find him pretty fun and interesting. He's not a good player, but that doesn't mean he can't be a good commentator. Most of his videos contain strategy pointers/tips

I like HDStarcraft more though. Crota...eh, he's been casting for ages and still stutters/messes up like crazy

H TO THE USKY HUSKY bugs the hell out of me. HD reminds me of Gus Johnson, but he's at least bearable I guess. Day[9] is definitely the better player, and I think he does an incredible job of highlighting all the nuances that all the other casters tend to miss, partially because he's able to glean so much more from playing all three races instead of just one. He's also toned down the goofy nerd shit somewhat when he casts tournaments. I always pick him if I have an option. He's actually doing a tournament right now: http://www.ustream.tv/day9tv TLO vs Tester is coming up and they're a couple of the best players to emerge from the beta, so check it out if you're not doing anything else.

edit: I do appreciate all the games Husky and HD cast though, even if I'm not a big fan of either. They're at least much better than some of the terribles that used to do English commentary for Brood War

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #277 on:** July 22, 2010, 10:52:55 PM »

Day9>* agreed

edit: oooh nice, thanks for link

TLO

edit: wow he got annihilated

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #278 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:02:25 PM »

Tester is frighteningly good. He destroyed everyone at the last big TeamLiquid tournament, and he's only lost one game in this entire tournament so far. He's probably the best Protoss there is at the moment. He's also Korean

That game is exactly why I rarely do 1 rax -> FE in TvP, though; too vulnerable to early pressure for my liking. I'm also surprised he did it on Blistering Sands. Normally you can do a 2 rax + ghost -> FE and be fairly safe with a few bunkers at your natural, but it's hard to defend your expansion on that map with the back door.

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #279 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:12:37 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on July 22, 2010, 10:50:04 PM

How long did the download take?

Seemed like 2-2.5 hours? I was away from the computer when it finished.

And what is FE?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #280 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:12:49 PM »

It's amazing how rarely people keep an eye on that backdoor in Blistering Sands. Maybe as a zerg player I'm spoiled since I can just hover an overlord there

edit: FE=fast expand

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #281 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:16:53 PM »

Quote from: CajoleJuice on July 22, 2010, 11:12:37 PM

And what is FE?

Fast expand

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on July 22, 2010, 11:12:49 PM

It's amazing how rarely people keep an eye on that backdoor in Blistering Sands. Maybe as a zerg player I'm spoiled since I can just hover an overlord there

Yeah it's not as big of a deal for Zerg to defend because you go like 10000 mph on creep. I actually filter Blistering Sands out on ladder

It has the longest rush distance out of any map, and I end up with some really nightmarish games when I do anything mech heavy due to the immobility

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #282 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:19:24 PM »

Did this game seriously cost $100 million to make?

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #283 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:21:42 PM »

Ah, thought so. I usually put a pylon over there as toss.

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #284 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:26:08 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on July 22, 2010, 11:19:24 PM

Did this game seriously cost $100 million to make?

It's more funny that a lot of the delays were due to them "perfecting" Battle.net 2.0 after you've had some firsthand experience with it

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #285 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:27:52 PM »

That was such a bad push

TLO is psyched out by that Korean aura

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #286 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:28:26 PM »

Quote from: OptimoPeach on July 22, 2010, 11:26:08 PM

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on July 22, 2010, 11:19:24 PM
Did this game seriously cost $100 million to make?
It's more funny that a lot of the delays were due to them "perfecting" Battle.net 2.0 after you've had some firsthand experience with it

They perfected their friend code system. $:-\$

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #287 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:31:50 PM »

And Facebook

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #288 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:35:43 PM »

Omg this game is AWESOME

I'm having a nerdgasm

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #289 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:39:30 PM »

I save all the matches for later viewing.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #290 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:49:32 PM »

awesome game

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #291 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:49:53 PM »

I'll not spoil anything and just say that was probably the best SC2 game I've ever seen

CajoleJuice · « **Reply #292 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:55:05 PM »

OptimoPeach · « **Reply #293 on:** July 22, 2010, 11:59:33 PM »

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Fully charged Void Rays make me rage SO HARD GOD DAMNIT

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