I have returned: StarCraft II

[Bweigelt]

Can't wait for the 3v3 and 4v4 to get up. Should make for some really interesting gameplay. We need to get some 4v4's going between BG'ers.

[Correction]

3v3, 4v4 = everyone masses t1 units, win by attrition.

I doubt SC2 will be well-balanced around more than four simultaneous players.

[Trocian]

3v3, 4v4 = everyone masses t1 units

This bothers me a bit overall, reaching the higher techevels almost never happens, because many players just mass T1/1.5.

When I get to play some 2v2 with a friend, I pretty much always hope for Twilight Fortress(lol) just because it's a guaranteed longer game. I want to see Colossi, Thors and Infestors actually come into play. I'm bored of Zealots.

[Syntex]

Anyone up for some 2v2 action? I could use a skilled partner because I am sick of winning games where my overall score is more then my partner and the other 2 combined.

Seems like everyone is just crappy but then again I only played a handful of games since I got it invited yesterday.

I am Syntex.roth on battlenet(the roth is the last name if there is someone else ect... otherwise its just Syntex)

[GRT]

keeps saying "unable to download an authentication module" for me

[Overburn]

keeps saying "unable to download an authentication module" for me

when trying to install the client through the downloader? It it is, I don't remember what error I got, but all I had to do was download the downloader again and continue the download. It even started off from where the previous one had the erro.

[GRT]

nah, everything already downloaded, started to happen after updating to patch 13

also on a mac... lol

[GRT]

wow, i can't even bitch about it on bnet forums cuz my game account has been reset and i can't log in to make a new account due to that bug

[Syntex]

My loader will flash on the screen and then disappear, can't even open the program. wtf...

[GRT]

no authentication bug now that i'm on windows

way to shaft mac users again blizz

anyone up for some 3v3 or 4v4? want to try out the new maps


my id is GRT

[Kaylia]

Server is up now


Kaylin.Kaylin again. I'm down to play with anyone, just add me if you want (logging in 5min)

[GRT]

wtf you can't add character friends by just typing in their character names any more?

[Kaylia]

Im trying to....wtf at making user friendly thing that hardcore gamer can't understand?

[Kaylia]

"Right click a character name in a profile, ladder profile, lobby, score screen to adds a friend"

*opens ladder*
-You have no friend-
*open party*
-You have no friend-



Maybe I'm retarded and overlooking something, but you can't just write their name anymore if you don't have their e-mail? Thats fucking genius....

[Syntex]

Ton of bitching on the beta forums about this and some people canceling their pre-order as well.

Anyways aside from the fuckery thats going on with the beta at the current time does anyone else find it hard to get into the habit of scouting? I am maining Protoss right now and just keeping tabs on the enemy is a lot harder then it seems, I keep forgetting to do it.

[Bweigelt]

The game is damn near unplayable right now. Every game is just constant lag whether it's 1v1 or 4v4. That said 4v4 even with the lag is crazy awesome.

[Kaylia]

I'm not getting any lag atm.

Ton of bitching on the beta forums about this and some people canceling their pre-order as well.

Anyways aside from the fuckery thats going on with the beta at the current time does anyone else find it hard to get into the habit of scouting? I am maining Protoss right now and just keeping tabs on the enemy is a lot harder then it seems, I keep forgetting to do it.

Talk about extreme reaction for something that will be fixed within a few days....in a beta.


About scouting, it's always a gamble early since the additional harvesters could get you some a small money edge if you're rushing. Since I'm always playing random, I usually keep everything in my base until I'm scouted, because people can't possibly know what I'm up to (and since I know their race usually, I can prepare myself for the early cheese/first unit counter). On protoss, I generally prefer to scout with 2 zealots to prevents quick expansion and possibly do some damage. After that, the question you have to ask yourrself is "what can he possibly have" and "is there anything he could send me that cant be countered?" If you're not sure, scout, otherwise, play it safe.

Keeping an eye on your opponent expansion and army is the only way to to create opponunity that will give you an edge in the fight. Just ask yourself "what is he doing right now?" every 30 seconds, and you will think about scouting.

[Maguspk]

The facebook integration works great but yeah, can't add anyone from forums or outside Facebook friends lol.

My name is "Magus" if it's ever allowed to add people just by name alone lol.. I tried a few of the UMS people have released they were pretty damn fun. Played... Stalker Fight!, Alpha Archon and Infection. It was laggy as hell though so I don't think I'll try any real games. The 3v3 and 4v4 maps they added look nice though. Can't wait to try those out.

[Sylvrdragon]

It ends up that the Ultralisks were severely nerfed. Their Cleave damage was cut from 100% with a radius of 1 to 33% with radius 2. Also, Light units don't take damage based on the modifier even if your main target is Armored.

This means that if you attack a Marauder that is surrounded by Marines, you deal 15+25 to the Marauder and only 5 to the surrounding Marines.

Also note that an Ultralisks DPS against a building would be more if they used their regular attack over their specialized attack that is MEANT for buildings...

[Syntex]

It ends up that the Ultralisks were severely nerfed. Their Cleave damage was cut from 100% with a radius of 1 to 33% with radius 2. Also, Light units don't take damage based on the modifier even if your main target is Armored.

This means that if you attack a Marauder that is surrounded by Marines, you deal 15+25 to the Marauder and only 5 to the surrounding Marines.

Also note that an Ultralisks DPS against a building would be more if they used their regular attack over their specialized attack that is MEANT for buildings...

I support these nerfs as I play protoss


That said this is the 3rd game where someone gets stuck at the loading screen after I find a match and the bar is 80% done but wont move for 10 minutes.

I'll be on tomorrow morning/afternoon if anyone wants to join me for some 2v2, night.