SOme guy at my midnight launch had a really bad skin problem.
No armor though.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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The campaign so far is really quite impressive. Blizzard may have actually outdone themselves. The between mission area where you interact and move the story along is pretty sweet.
It only took my PC 20 minutes to do the install. Do you guys have shitty, slow hard drives or something?
I have installed world of warcraft on 5 different computers. Each and everyone one of these machines is either a powerful custom built rig or a decent laptop. Every single time it takes over 40 minutes to install. It doesn't matter if the hard drive is running 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm. It has something to do with the installer itself and the way it handles decrypting the data as it streams from the DVD drive, which would be the weak point in this whole system.
In any case mine just finished. 53 minutes.
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What im trying to say is blizzards installer does not like the parts i tend to purchace, or that something like AVG is always screwing with em. I really wish i knew.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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Well, look on the bright side, you only have to do the install once, so at worst it's a minor inconvenience.
Well certainly its the one time inconvenience. These games always run pretty much flawlessly after that.
Its just been 10 years and I want to play!
I was so happy to see a new notepad in my box, i had to hold back a tear.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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Plus it's inconvenience that is worth it, because so far the campaign is grade A top notch goodness. I will definitely be knocking it out before I get heavy in to the multi.
So I was riding home from work tonight, and figured I'd swing by the futureshop to see if they were open so I could grab myself a copy. I did not expect to see close to 300 people in line. I went home.
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Sorry to interrupt your lovely thread of glowing praise and long install times, but I would appreciate a little advice from all you hard core fans.
So I've never played an RTS game, not once, unless you count Dungeon Keeper whereby I just built a big lair, possessed a dragon and walked in to the enemy lair and slaughtered everyone. Oh and I used to own Dune 2 on the Amiga but I was never particularily good at it (I was only 12 when it was released).
At present I've been sticking to platform or adventure games, games I can basically dip in and out of because I've been a bit short of time (Wedding, House purchase). Now things are finally, after quite a number of years, settling down for me I'll have some time to dig in to a greater variety of games. However due to all the aforementioned things, I'm skint, so I'd really like to pick up a game with plenty of longetivity.
Wow, that was a long way to ask:
- Do I need to have played the first one (silly as it sounds if I'm putting time in to a game I'd like it to be a modern game, so I'm not interested in picking up the first)?
- Is it FAIRLY newbie friendly, as in to someone who's barely EVER played a RTS?
- Will I get plenty of time out of it?
Cheers gents, go back to enjoying your long overdue sequel.
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I just listened to the latest Blizzcast and they talk about how they have an actual tutorial system built into the game, outside of the single player campaign, where you can pick things you specifically want to learn (letting you skip things you know how to do already, like selecting multiple units).
They also built in a challenge mode thinger which teaches you some strategies of shit you'd encounter online.
Also the campaign has difficulty settings that you can change at any time throughout, up or down.
I got the impression they were aiming at making things VERY new-to-RTS-games friendly.
Only 4 missions into the campaign, but damn no RTS's single player has ever gripped me this much
The hubs are probably the greatest addition so much neat shit to look at.
Edit: On the vein of difficulty I'm fairly bad at Starcraft and normal thus far has been very very easy though fun.
Honestly Mr_Grinch, while I haven't played the retail release yet (because of previously-mentioned long install times!), based on my time with the beta, Starcraft 2 would be a perfect introduction.
While it's definitely recommended to play the first game before the second if you're really wanting the story, the updated gameplay mechanics and simple 'rock paper scissors' sensibility is very inviting. The story will probably ease you into each unit, slowly introducing concepts like hotkeys, multitasking, expanding bases, and tactics such as flanking, rushing, turtling, and swarming.
There's even a challenge-esque mode that will slowly introduce you to the multiplayer components in much the same way, from what I understand.
Also, if you wanted to dabble into multiplayer, it's easier than ever to get matches with people your skill level. Don't feel as if you'll get blasted nonstop: After playing a few placement games, you'll be put into a ladder of like-minded and similarly-skilled players. You'll be fighting people with your same ability, so competition will always be 'heated', but not impossible. It's a perfect learning experience.
All-in-all I'd say that Blizzard has aimed to make Starcraft 2 the World of Warcraft of RTS: Accessible, fun, and something that any gamer can enjoy, no matter what your playstyle.
- Do I need to have played the first one (silly as it sounds if I'm putting time in to a game I'd like it to be a modern game, so I'm not interested in picking up the first)?
The installer does an excellent job of catching everyone up on the plot, so you won't miss anything really.
Unrelated: I need an mp3 of "A Zerg, A Shotgun, And You" because it is the best song ever written (as a joke for a video game)
Of course the EU digital copy is priced at €60. I guess I shouldn't be surprised, but damn
Way to go, way to be, Blizzard.
Say who to what now? 60 euro?.
Yeah. It's the Activision/Modern Warfare 2 pricing. Normally, digital games are €50, which is still too expensive, but not highway robbery. I guess with the amount of content you get, Starcraft 2 justifies that pricetag as much as any game could, but it's still a bummer.
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Hell, it's about time.
I don't see what the big deal is, it's just starcraft in space.
It's an old photo and Raynor drinks a lot. Get your mind out of the gutter.
45 minutes later I am at 60%.
Semen.
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No armor though.
Holy crap.
The first time I tried it I got a BSoD at 33%
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This, seems like blizzards disks since WoW have always taken forever to install. Seriously at 45 minutes here and im only now creeping into 70%.
I have installed world of warcraft on 5 different computers. Each and everyone one of these machines is either a powerful custom built rig or a decent laptop. Every single time it takes over 40 minutes to install. It doesn't matter if the hard drive is running 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm. It has something to do with the installer itself and the way it handles decrypting the data as it streams from the DVD drive, which would be the weak point in this whole system.
In any case mine just finished. 53 minutes.
EDIT
What im trying to say is blizzards installer does not like the parts i tend to purchace, or that something like AVG is always screwing with em. I really wish i knew.
Its just been 10 years and I want to play!
I was so happy to see a new notepad in my box, i had to hold back a tear.
Since I don't have a PC that can run this (and won't for a while) I'll be watching this for spoilers because I want to know what the hell happens. <_<
i prolly won't have it until tomorrow or the day after.
ARGGGGGGH.
It's practically Firefly with bugs, that's awesome.
As someone who doesn't have the game, this statement is either insane hyperbole or I'm really fucking missing out.
It'll be down at 10:02 in the morning too after getting slammed. :V
Way to go, way to be, Blizzard.
Nah, they had to give retailers that wanted to do midnight launches some incentive to do so.
Anyways, Got my standard edition tonight, getting my Collector's tomorrow morning :winky:
So I've never played an RTS game, not once, unless you count Dungeon Keeper whereby I just built a big lair, possessed a dragon and walked in to the enemy lair and slaughtered everyone. Oh and I used to own Dune 2 on the Amiga but I was never particularily good at it (I was only 12 when it was released).
At present I've been sticking to platform or adventure games, games I can basically dip in and out of because I've been a bit short of time (Wedding, House purchase). Now things are finally, after quite a number of years, settling down for me I'll have some time to dig in to a greater variety of games. However due to all the aforementioned things, I'm skint, so I'd really like to pick up a game with plenty of longetivity.
Wow, that was a long way to ask:
- Do I need to have played the first one (silly as it sounds if I'm putting time in to a game I'd like it to be a modern game, so I'm not interested in picking up the first)?
- Is it FAIRLY newbie friendly, as in to someone who's barely EVER played a RTS?
- Will I get plenty of time out of it?
Cheers gents, go back to enjoying your long overdue sequel.
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They also built in a challenge mode thinger which teaches you some strategies of shit you'd encounter online.
Also the campaign has difficulty settings that you can change at any time throughout, up or down.
I got the impression they were aiming at making things VERY new-to-RTS-games friendly.
The hubs are probably the greatest addition so much neat shit to look at.
Edit: On the vein of difficulty I'm fairly bad at Starcraft and normal thus far has been very very easy though fun.
While it's definitely recommended to play the first game before the second if you're really wanting the story, the updated gameplay mechanics and simple 'rock paper scissors' sensibility is very inviting. The story will probably ease you into each unit, slowly introducing concepts like hotkeys, multitasking, expanding bases, and tactics such as flanking, rushing, turtling, and swarming.
There's even a challenge-esque mode that will slowly introduce you to the multiplayer components in much the same way, from what I understand.
Also, if you wanted to dabble into multiplayer, it's easier than ever to get matches with people your skill level. Don't feel as if you'll get blasted nonstop: After playing a few placement games, you'll be put into a ladder of like-minded and similarly-skilled players. You'll be fighting people with your same ability, so competition will always be 'heated', but not impossible. It's a perfect learning experience.
All-in-all I'd say that Blizzard has aimed to make Starcraft 2 the World of Warcraft of RTS: Accessible, fun, and something that any gamer can enjoy, no matter what your playstyle.
The installer does an excellent job of catching everyone up on the plot, so you won't miss anything really.
Say who to what now? 60 euro?.
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There is a tutorial, and in game helpers pop up at the lower difficulty settings. You can change the difficulty setting for each mission.
Brutal setting is Brutal. I gave up on it and playing it on normal so I can see what happens :P
Yeah. It's the Activision/Modern Warfare 2 pricing. Normally, digital games are €50, which is still too expensive, but not highway robbery. I guess with the amount of content you get, Starcraft 2 justifies that pricetag as much as any game could, but it's still a bummer.