Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7460 Days
Recommending SC is like recommending Diablo 2 both great games but in todays world they just don't measure up to the experience you remember, nostalgia is a strange and wonderful thing ya know. :)
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7577 Days
SC and D2 both aged pretty damn well, graphics aside. There's no need for nostalgia unless you're an eyecandy whore. I admit, D2 can be hard on the eyes, but it's in no way less fun than it was when it was new. On another note, I sorta doubt there was an NDA at all if Giantbomb and 1UP streamed a match versus each other. That would be pretty unprofessional if there was any agreement not to do such things.
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7460 Days
True about the NDA, I was being sarcastic anyway.

For me graphics are a huge part of a game especially when it comes to the likes of these sorts of games.
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Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Since 7562 Days
Posted by Jollipop
For me graphics are a huge part of a game especially when it comes to the likes of these sorts of games.
Especially these sorts of games?! That seems really friggin' strange to me considering how much more glaringly bad most other genres age with respect to graphics.

The original SC was simple-looking enough and brightly coloured enough that it still doesn't really look all that bad.
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7577 Days
Posted by GriftGFX
SC and D2 both aged pretty damn well, graphics aside. There's no need for nostalgia unless you're an eyecandy whore. I admit, D2 can be hard on the eyes, but it's in no way less fun than it was when it was new.
I can honestly tell you that even D2 isn't looking that hot anymore, I could finish another run through with a character without even giving it second thought...
I have to be honest and say I rather have Diablo 3 out right now then Starcraft 2 but SC2 will do in the mean time
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7460 Days
Posted by Ronsauce
Especially these sorts of games?! That seems really friggin' strange to me considering how much more glaringly bad most other genres age with respect to graphics.

The original SC was simple-looking enough and brightly coloured enough that it still doesn't really look all that bad.
When I meant these sorts of games I should have just said old 2D games, cause after thinking about it I feel the same way about all of them.

Except maybe Rayman :O

But then I suppose its isometric 2D, which is kind of different.
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GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7577 Days
Old 2D games aged better than old 3D games :P
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7460 Days
Yup they did :)
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Marumaro for the WIN !!

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UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7104 Days
Link explaining how we peasants (didn't get an invite) can watch replays! It's all done offline, so there's no way Blizzard can *ban* anyone. I think :p

http://www.gamereplays.org/community/index.php?sho...

Link with some replays to download.

http://starcraft.gamesports.net/de/replays/

Just tried and works fine. More fun watch replays this way, than on youtube or live streams :)

Never played Starcraft so all is new to me, looks pretty fun.
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Jollipop
Jollipop
Since 7460 Days
Problem is i get so much WoW related spam "RMT's trying to steal my password and shit" if my beta did happen to come along its no doubt been dumped in a sea of junk and long gone.
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7577 Days
Some good replays (including some of David Kim's games):

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?to...
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"First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire"

UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7104 Days
Posted by FireWire
Some good replays (including some of David Kim's games):

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?to...
Thanks some cool replays there. According to xfire already clocked in 13 hours on the beta lol, all watching replays :(

Funny video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z0E-Zjusns&feature...

Cool replay here, WHAT:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUxF4XWtj4g
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FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7577 Days
Damn you gotta love Blizzard! Voices for all terran units:

http://www.9lives.be/games/starcraft-ii/nieuws/exc...

Awesome!
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"First come smiles, then comes lies. Last is gunfire"

Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Since 7562 Days
I had to laugh at most of what the Ghost said. "Nuc-u-lar launch detected" Everything had such a weird cadence to it. Sounded good though!
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Zapp Brannigan: If we can hit that bull's-eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards...Checkmate.

FireWire - IEEE 1394
FireWire
Since 7577 Days
I loved the Clint Eastwood references.
I think the Raven is my favorite with the Hal-9000 and GlaDOS impressions
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UrukHaiPT
UrukHaiPT
Since 7104 Days
Posted by FireWire
I loved the Clint Eastwood references.
I think the Raven is my favorite with the Hal-9000 and GlaDOS impressions
Lol those were awesome. Everything screams quality :)
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Doomsong83
Doomsong83
Since 5987 Days
I heard that anyone in the beta now has access to friend codes so our chances of getting in are that much better now if you know someone who is in it.
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Steam: Doomsong83
Xfire: doomsong83
DRM, the future of treating customers like THIEVES!

Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Since 7562 Days
There are ways to play the game SP against the CPU, so I've been indulging quite a bit. Colossi with the range upgrade are absolute beasts! And the Terran's music is this mellow Southern rock that makes me feel all funny inside.
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Zapp Brannigan: If we can hit that bull's-eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards...Checkmate.

Doomsong83
Doomsong83
Since 5987 Days
There is a contest on YouTube By a user named HDstarcraft and he is giving away a Starcraft 2 beta key to the winner for free. His videos are pretty entertaining and he's a decent player at the game also. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-ouhicxngA&feature...
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Archaos
Archaos
Since 7558 Days
Love watching HD's videos. I'm a lot more educated in SC tactics thanks to his commentaries.

Shame I can't enter, I won't be able to go online the day he announces the winner.

Ron is the single player, easy-ish to set up? I might have to give it a whirl as I am dying to play this game.
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Gentlemen.

Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Since 7562 Days
There's two or three files you need to download...in addition to any maps you want to play on. I can message you the links if you'd like...I'm not sure if it's kosher to even be discussing this on here...though this isn't taking any money away from anyone.
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Zapp Brannigan: If we can hit that bull's-eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards...Checkmate.

Archaos
Archaos
Since 7558 Days
I was thinking that.. but yeah, could you shoot me that message please. Many thanks.
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Gentlemen.

GriftGFX - He can also<br>ban your ass!
GriftGFX
Since 7577 Days
I'm not really sure if it's kosher either, but I'm going to assume that it is for now. I mean, you're not illegally downloading anything. The beta client is publicly available, and what you do to the files once they're on your PC is your business as far as I'm personally concerned. You're not even breaking an EULA if you don't have to agree to one to download it.
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Ronsauce
Ronsauce
Since 7562 Days
Go here http://www.fileshack.com/...20Beta%20Client to get the Beta Client, and install it.

Go here to get the AI patch http://www.multiupload.com/X6UXVKYDYJ

Go here for maps http://sc2.nibbits.com/maps/

Go here for lazylauncher...the program that will let you launch your maps and play them after the beta client and AI patch are installed http://www.multiupload.com/MWUQP2VZ8D

There are updated AI patches as well that apparently change the AI opponents tactics and what not.
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Zapp Brannigan: If we can hit that bull's-eye, the rest of the dominoes will fall like a house of cards...Checkmate.

Archaos
Archaos
Since 7558 Days
Thanks, works a treat. It's pretty fun just sandboxing and seeing what the units are like. I think I would get murdered online. Just don't have the micro skills.
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