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The Starcraft II Thread

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JojoTheDragon
JojoTheDragon Original post #1
Aug 8, 2010 at 1:54 PM
STARCRAFT II
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I know that there aren't many strategy players around but this is one helluva strategy game. It delivers the same epicness as Warcraft did. So use this thread to discuss about it. Currently Wings of Liberty has been released which is the first of the three expansions.

I just started the yesterday and i was very pleased with it. This is probably the best strategy game of this year. Even if you haven't played any strategy games then this one is the best one to start with. You'll definitely love it.
D
Aug 8, 2010 at 5:12 PM
My copy was supposed to come today but hasn't hopefully by tomorrow.
JojoTheDragon
Aug 8, 2010 at 5:35 PM
You sure invested in a great game. I wish i had the cash to "obtain" it the good way too.

Now completed mission 5. Awesome game. It unlocks new uber marines in every mission. Fking awesome.
D
Aug 9, 2010 at 7:00 AM
Yeah , I support developers.

Pirating each and every other game is not going to help
JojoTheDragon
Aug 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM
^I'm gonna buy every game i pirated once i start earning for sure.

The game is mostly same as Warcraft III, only better and more brutal. Now i'm in mission 6.
mac555
mac555 #6
Aug 9, 2010 at 9:25 PM
finished the game....should i say ,it was top of the league....ending was great....to be continued in heart of swarm...
hellrider
Aug 11, 2010 at 2:32 PM
Having a blast with this game. Each mission is unique and offers fresh gameplay. Achievement system is one of the best part about battle.net, makes me go back to previously played missions to earn new achievements.
Piyush
Piyush #8
Aug 12, 2010 at 11:16 AM
i'm a strategy game lover
the games that i cant forget are:
rise of nations(i wish microsoft could come up with its sequel)
CIV IV(impatiently waiting form CIV V)
the settlers(fk ubisoft,i cant play their latest one)

so my question is :
seeing my taste in strategy games should i start starcraft II WOL?
i have seen trhe gameplay movie and pretty much liked it
are there any neagtive issues with this game?

NOTE:i havent played a single Warcraft or Starcraft game
JojoTheDragon
Aug 12, 2010 at 11:37 AM
I recommend that you play Warcraft III first. Its like a movie literally with awesome gameplay as well. Starcraft 2 is almost as same as Warcraft3. Its ok if you don't play SC1 because while installing SC2, the installer will fill you in on the story.
hellrider
hellrider #10
Aug 12, 2010 at 7:12 PM
I recommend that you play Warcraft III first. Its like a movie literally with awesome gameplay as well. Starcraft 2 is almost as same as Warcraft3. Its ok if you don't play SC1 because while installing SC2, the installer will fill you in on the story.

But it won't fill you in with Brood War stuff!
Only the manual which comes in with the retail version has complete story.
JojoTheDragon
Aug 15, 2010 at 7:30 PM
i recon google will solve that. :D
J
Aug 16, 2010 at 1:11 AM
Its recommended to play starcraft 1. You will clearly understand the story. I got my official copy and didn't play SC2, I took 2 days to complete SC 1 completely :). Its one addicted game for me :)
N
Aug 17, 2010 at 8:53 AM
If you really after the story and plan understand what the real score on campaign yeah you need SC1, but if not don’t bother other games.

I’m Hands down on SC2 as the best single player and multiplayer p/c game i've played all year.. They've made the multiplayer feel like a MMO in itself, coming closer and closer to earning new achievements and portraits with each game.. I'm hooked.. I cant wait for the zerg chapter to come along; especially the single player which i was pleasantly surprised with, too bad im gonna have to wait for the 3rd chapter of SC2 to sink my teeth into what the protoss have to offer.. I may say all the sacrifices that made by not buying warcraft gold for a month just to have the SC2 copy are all worth it.
S
Sep 3, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Does anyone know of any store where you can buy the game in Mumbai? Where did you guys buy it and for how much?
Psychosocial
Sep 5, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Playing it now and then. I am no RTS player so it dosn't wow me much (no pun intended :D) but nevertheless it's still a good game and it's bloody for a RTS. Haven't seen so much blood in a RTS game except Warhammer 40,000 Chaos Rising (which is a good RTS/RPG game too!).
J
Sep 6, 2010 at 7:42 AM
I got it through battle.net, for SGD 109, almost INR 3600. I know its costly, I have pushed back all my game purchases for the next 6 months for this.
CommanderShawnzer
Dec 23, 2012 at 10:39 PM
bump
anyone how to make the game graphically better?
Alok
Alok #18
Jan 3, 2013 at 7:36 AM
i'm seeing this game on top in rts but yet to play. i'm feared about boxed display(due to low res) in Warcraft III . So anyone tell me about this concern. Does this have higher res?
CommanderShawnzer
Jan 3, 2013 at 11:53 AM
yes it has.supports native resolution of my lappy (1366 x768)
A
Jan 3, 2013 at 6:54 PM
i'm seeing this game on top in rts but yet to play. i'm feared about boxed display(due to low res) in Warcraft III . So anyone tell me about this concern. Does this have higher res?

There is a tweak by which you can make Warcraft III to run in 16:9. No more box display ;) Google it, or I will pm you once reach home.
Alok
Alok #21
Jan 6, 2013 at 3:31 PM
^well yeah i know that stretch trick. . . . But extra Large HUD is problem with that. And u know cutscenes. .
gameranand
Jan 7, 2013 at 3:29 PM
This is a real good RTS game, a new game in the series is going to come in 2013 AFAIK. :)
Alok
Alok #23
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:26 PM
^its expansion . Heart in swarm.
gameranand
Jan 7, 2013 at 5:50 PM
Yeah I know but its kinda coming as a standalone game I guess, Would I need SC2 installed in PC to play Heart in Swarm..
CommanderShawnzer
Jan 8, 2013 at 2:49 PM
^just pray it does not have DRM like Diablo 3 otherwise people like us who get digital copies ;-) will be damned
gameranand
Jan 8, 2013 at 6:53 PM
If it has DRM like Diablo 3 then I'll simply skip this game for good like I did for Diablo 3. :p
gameranand
Aug 8, 2013 at 7:45 PM
I just completed both the games of the series and damn is it a good game. The story is one of the best and gameplay is just awesome. I must say that its one of my favorite game now.
Nerevarine
Aug 8, 2013 at 8:34 PM
You guys have original copies right ? Anyone interested in "spawning" me ? id like to check out multiplayer
gameranand
Aug 8, 2013 at 8:37 PM
Sorry bud but game was too costly for me.
Nerevarine
Aug 8, 2013 at 8:47 PM
SC2 multiplayer is highly intuitive, just like dota and lol.. id say SC2 is the hardest of them all.. Wish I could play more maps in Starter edition
T
Tech_Wiz #31
Aug 8, 2013 at 10:26 PM
I bought it. Totally worth it. Multiplayer is a bliss. Topping the Silver League now. :D
007
007 #32
Nov 4, 2017 at 8:06 AM
On November 14, 2017, large parts of StarCraft II's single-player and multiplayer modes will become accessible for free (See Below). It’s never been a better time to begin your StarCraft II story.

StarCraft II

Wings of Liberty Campaign
The award-winning StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty story campaign is free in its entirety. If you already own WoL you get second installment Heart of the Swarm, for free. Make sure to log in between November 8 and December 8 to claim it.

Versus Mode
Access Unranked and Versus AI for free; unlock Ranked with 10 first wins of the day in Unranked or Versus AI.

Commanders up to Level 5
Kerrigan, Raynor, and Artanis are completely free, and all other Commanders are free up to level 5.

gameranand
Nov 18, 2017 at 7:03 PM
On November 14, 2017, large parts of StarCraft II's single-player and multiplayer modes will become accessible for free (See Below). It’s never been a better time to begin your StarCraft II story.

StarCraft II

Wings of Liberty Campaign
The award-winning StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty story campaign is free in its entirety. If you already own WoL you get second installment Heart of the Swarm, for free. Make sure to log in between November 8 and December 8 to claim it.

Versus Mode
Access Unranked and Versus AI for free; unlock Ranked with 10 first wins of the day in Unranked or Versus AI.

Commanders up to Level 5
Kerrigan, Raynor, and Artanis are completely free, and all other Commanders are free up to level 5.

Do I have to install and launch the game once to keep it my library forever ?
007
007 #34
Nov 18, 2017 at 7:19 PM
Do I have to install and launch the game once to keep it my library forever ?
WoL is free hereafter. If you already have WoL owned before, then you can get HotS for free until December 8. For that you need to login to the game to claim is what it says. I don't know exactly the specifics for that scenario as I already have the games.

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