sc2pod [Blue Tracker]

Ping the main screen

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 09:05:10 +0000

Wow Blizz employees work this late?
I had to stay late to wrap up some work for the week and got caught up reading the forums afterwards. =P [ Post edited by Avarius ]

by Avarius

Your SCII MVP?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:45:12 +0000

It was Void Ray at the start of the beta for me, but it's probably the Sentry now, just because of how versatile it is and how fun it can be to micro to turn the tide of battle.

by Avarius

Scouting...early or midgame?

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:25:13 +0000

I tend to scout as early as I feel comfortable with. It's usually dependent on the matchup and the map. If they randomed a race, I scout earlier than if they chose one. I will usually scout when my worker count is at 9 or 12 depending on the race i'm up against. I find that scouting will generally d...

by Avarius

#BlizzChat Developer Chat on Twitter – 3/

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:34:44 +0000

Man, I guess no cobras, swarm guardian, nullifier, disruptor, tempest-shurikens, etc eh?
Does that mean they're also leaving out scrapped abilities like Time Warp and Planet Cracker (Though I'd assume these would be used in the campaign under special units)
The Swarm Guardian was renamed the Brood...

by Avarius

Just thankful to be in beta

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:15:38 +0000

I'm happy that you're all here and enjoying yourselves. Threads like these are fun to read at this hour. Although it's been a lot of work, the beta has been really great in terms of the feedback that we've been getting from our community and we really appreciate your efforts in helping with this bet...

by Avarius

Developer Chat on Twitter – 3/12

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 02:25:19 +0000

The first StarCraft II Developer Chat on Twitter has concluded. For the full transcript of questions and answers, see the link below.
http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23767157319&sid=3000

by Crygil

Developer Chat on Twitter – 3/12

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:35:12 +0000

The #DevChat has concluded and the answers can be found here: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23767157319&sid=3000

by Zarhym

Developer Chat on Twitter – 3/12

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:34:56 +0000

The #DevChat has concluded and the answers can be found here: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23767157319&sid=3000

by Zarhym

UI was better the previous go

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:21:10 +0000

We still have the stained glass at the top of every UI window. Or at least most. The ones that shuffle in from the sides at least. Inventory, character sheet, skills, etc.
That screenshot is crazy though. The picture on the right looks so foreign to me. I feel like the image on the left is more rec...

by Bashiok

Latest News

Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:01:24 +0000

StarCraft II Beta Patch 5 Live!
Our fifth beta patch for StarCraft II is now live! The continued feedback from our testers is greatly appreciated. Have a look at the latest changes and keep up the testing!
Check out the Beta Patch 5 Notes here: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23240933...

by Xordiah.xordiah

Latest News - Beta Patch 5 Live!

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:04:46 +0000

StarCraft II Beta Patch 5 Live!
Our fifth beta patch for StarCraft II is now live! We've made additional balancing adjustments based on further testing and feedback. Check out the notes!
Beta Patch 5 Notes: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23094049316&postId=236120179757&sid=50...

by Zarhym

Not being able to equip items/ class is s

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 21:02:02 +0000

I think you missed the points entirely. I was saying that nobody here is trying to tell the D3 team how to do their job, they are giving advice; and we pretty much all respect the job they are doing and their abilities. But that does not mean we have to agree with every choice they make. And the &...

by Bashiok

Patch Notes - Beta Patch 5

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:44:44 +0000

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 5 (version 0.7.0.14356)
The latest patch notes can always be found at http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23094049316&sid=5000
Balance Changes PROTOSS Cybernetics Core Warp Gate research time increased from 60 seconds to 140 seconds. ZERG Hatchery/Lair/...

by Zarhym

A suggestion on the equip restriction iss

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 19:46:19 +0000

Because without the ability to customize your stats
We never said you couldn't customize your stats. Only that the system of gaining points and pumping them directly into the stats is not the best way to do it. Obviously there will be systems to augment a characters stats (items being the obvious o...

by Bashiok

Disappointed.... Beta

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:35:01 +0000

We're selecting testers based on multiple criteria including checking to see how different systems handle the game and the new Battle.net. It's nothing personal. We've been inviting people in waves and there is still some chance you could get in, but keep in mind, the beta isn't meant to be a prev...

by Nethaera

Why is only VeryEasy AI available?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:42:18 +0000

Yes but shouldn't that also include playing multiplayer against and/or with the AI?
This will definitely be included in the release version, but it's not the focus of the current beta test phase and therefore there was no need to include different AI levels.

by Zhydaris

Do colussus cause friendly fire?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 10:41:04 +0000

Simple question really but I couldn't find the answer on these forums.
It would seem the colussus' lasers or whatever they are look like they hit your own units if their near your enemy, eg. zealots attacking in the front backed up with colossi. Terran siege tanks do splash damage to your own troo...

by Zhydaris

Blues, I have a question about the opt in

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:55:01 +0000

It does not matter when you opted in, if you get a new graphics card, just update your specs and then when the time for the next wave comes, the lucky ones will be chosen from all opt-ins at that time that meet the requirements we are looking for for that specific wave.

by Xordiah

Random crashes - Display driver issue?

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:16:41 +0000

Please visit and read the Beta forums more often. This will allow you to avoid such problems in the future.
http://forums.battle.net/?sid=5000 - you can choose your region and language in the upper-left corner. We really appreciate any feedback you have :) [ Post edited b...

by Kapeselus

Problems with PagedPoolMemory message.

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 08:41:09 +0000

Guys, seriously. Beta forums?

by Kapeselus