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Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-31 06:50:28
July 31 2010 03:42 GMT
#1
Is there any one playing SC2 from mainland china?
if so please explain in which server you play and how you set it up.

+ Show Spoiler +
I have an active US server account but cannot login in China.
When I try to log in I get a "association required" error message.

I have contacted Blizzard support team but its been 48 hours and no response.

here is the only link which discusses this error but there hasnt been any new information in a while.link

there will eventually be a Chinese server run by netease.
but i want to play on NA.

i just wanna know if anyone is playing this game from mainland china and how they did it! i have been in a state of depression since I bought their game and they have apparently forbidden me of playing it based on where I live.


thanks
EDIT: apparently one can play from within mainland china. for those who are capable of playing please post in the following format.

Whence you purchased the game:
Whence you downloaded your client:
Your windows version and language:




*
XazXio
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States356 Posts
July 31 2010 03:45 GMT
#2
well i remeber a while back then there was something about china banning starcraft2 because it was too violent? someone correct me if im wrong.
How does food become poo?
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-31 04:03:31
July 31 2010 03:47 GMT
#3
On July 31 2010 12:45 XazXio wrote:
well i remeber a while back then there was something about china banning starcraft2 because it was too violent? someone correct me if im wrong.


yes, we all know the game has not been officially released in china (the real reason is because the chinese game companies lobbied to prevent sc2 release since it will lower all of their revenues). but what i want to know about in this blog is whether or not anyone has been able to connect to the NA or EU or even SEA server from china?

i find it hard to believe that not a single person on mainland china is playing this game right now.
udgnim
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States8024 Posts
July 31 2010 04:07 GMT
#4
this is the country that took WoW away from its population
E-Sports is competitive video gaming with a spectator fan base. Do not take the word "Sports" literally.
dybydx
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Canada1764 Posts
July 31 2010 04:18 GMT
#5
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.
...from the land of imba
AssuredVacancy
Profile Blog Joined September 2008
United States1167 Posts
July 31 2010 04:22 GMT
#6
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.
We spend our youth attaining wealth, and our wealth attaining youth.
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-31 04:34:07
July 31 2010 04:26 GMT
#7
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



thanks for your political commentary but honestly, comments from the west like this about china sound so uninformed. i dont care about your ignorant opinions which, ironically, are simple regurgitated propaganda overheard from some mass-media outlet.

i want to know about sc2 and who has been able to connect to the retail bnet from here.
if you do not have something to say about this then please save your APM.
dybydx
Profile Blog Joined December 2007
Canada1764 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-02 20:11:09
July 31 2010 04:37 GMT
#8
On July 31 2010 13:22 AssuredVacancy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.

well i m ethnic chinese too and i've came across materials banned in PRC and found SC2 to be in line with the PRC censorship policy.

some of the violating materials include... (Campaign spoilers, beware!)
+ Show Spoiler +
1. Kerrigan nude in the end. While not hardcore porn, would still be deemed inappropriate. Similar example include censored version of Lust: Caution.
2. Scene of Tosh dying. Considered excessive blood and violence.
3. Raynor's group leading a rebellion against a dictatorship that uses censorship. There are many films with this theme that were banned in China. Ones I can name includes Road to Republic and Qin Song.


But back to what OP was asking about, I've checked out some Chinese sites, it appears they recommend getting the enUS version or the TW version. With the US version, they recommend tools to "liberate" your copy of SC. with the TW version, there is currently a free trial going on until Aug 31, 2010. I believe you will need to connect to the TW server.

User was warned for this post
...from the land of imba
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
July 31 2010 04:42 GMT
#9
On July 31 2010 13:22 AssuredVacancy wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.


@assured vacancy
disregard the trolls and clowns.

UPDATE:
I met a guy in Beijing near me who is playing on the US server.
The problem might be that I am running Chinese windows while he has an American bought ENG windows. I am going to meet him later, copy his 7G sc2 folder and see if it works for me
seRapH
Profile Blog Joined April 2009
United States9808 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-02 20:12:02
July 31 2010 06:13 GMT
#10
+ Show Spoiler +
On July 31 2010 13:37 dybydx wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 31 2010 13:22 AssuredVacancy wrote:
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.

well i m ethnic chinese too and i've came across materials banned in PRC and found SC2 to be in line with the PRC censorship policy.

some of the violating materials include...
1. Kerrigan nude in the end. While not hardcore porn, would still be deemed inappropriate. Similar example include censored version of Lust: Caution.
2. Scene of Tosh dying. Considered excessive blood and violence.
3. Raynor's group leading a rebellion against a dictatorship that uses censorship. There are many films with this theme that were banned in China. Ones I can name includes Road to Republic and Qin Song.

But back to what OP was asking about, I've checked out some Chinese sites, it appears they recommend getting the enUS version or the TW version. With the US version, they recommend tools to "liberate" your copy of SC. with the TW version, there is currently a free trial going on until Aug 31, 2010. I believe you will need to connect to the TW server.

i've been spoiled T_T

mod edit: don't quote spoilers
boomer hands
Ximeng
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China57 Posts
July 31 2010 06:17 GMT
#11
Hello. I am situated in mainland china, hubei province and I am playing SC2 just fine. I purchased the SEA version and am using China Telecom internet provider.
I'm not Chinese but it would be okay if I were
ghrur
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States3786 Posts
July 31 2010 06:41 GMT
#12
On July 31 2010 13:07 udgnim wrote:
this is the country that took WoW away from its population


And what a great country it is for doing that.
No wonder they're the up and coming superpower.
darkness overpowering
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
July 31 2010 06:48 GMT
#13
On July 31 2010 15:17 Ximeng wrote:
Hello. I am situated in mainland china, hubei province and I am playing SC2 just fine. I purchased the SEA version and am using China Telecom internet provider.


nice, this is the kinda of post i wanted to see!

when you say purchased. does that mean you ordered online and did a digital download form blizzard? what version (and language) of windows are you using? thanks
roronoe
Profile Joined May 2009
Canada1527 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-02 20:12:32
July 31 2010 07:36 GMT
#14
+ Show Spoiler +

On July 31 2010 15:13 seRapH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 31 2010 13:37 dybydx wrote:
On July 31 2010 13:22 AssuredVacancy wrote:
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.

well i m ethnic chinese too and i've came across materials banned in PRC and found SC2 to be in line with the PRC censorship policy.

some of the violating materials include...
1. Kerrigan nude in the end. While not hardcore porn, would still be deemed inappropriate. Similar example include censored version of Lust: Caution.
2. Scene of Tosh dying. Considered excessive blood and violence.
3. Raynor's group leading a rebellion against a dictatorship that uses censorship. There are many films with this theme that were banned in China. Ones I can name includes Road to Republic and Qin Song.

But back to what OP was asking about, I've checked out some Chinese sites, it appears they recommend getting the enUS version or the TW version. With the US version, they recommend tools to "liberate" your copy of SC. with the TW version, there is currently a free trial going on until Aug 31, 2010. I believe you will need to connect to the TW server.

i've been spoiled T_T

i got spoiled by that as well : /

mod edit: don't quote spoilers
The Purgatory of Endless Depths
Redunzl
Profile Blog Joined January 2010
862 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-07-31 09:44:23
July 31 2010 08:35 GMT
#15
oh well. here's the latest update.

after sending support team an email detailing my situation:

now my account is locked "due to suspicious activity".. hmm

im guessing that the sc2 client scanned my HD and discovered my chinese windows (which is legit but not registered) and denied me... now im in a bind... but still play BW on iccup.

UPDATE: got account unlocked but still no way to log in from my machine. my friend across town is running english windows and he could log into my account.

i will install english windows 7 now and see if it works!
whatusername
Profile Blog Joined November 2008
Canada1181 Posts
July 31 2010 10:17 GMT
#16
i cant even buy the game lol it always says there s a problem when i put all my cc info
im gay
luckySe7en
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
148 Posts
Last Edited: 2010-08-02 20:12:56
July 31 2010 13:47 GMT
#17
+ Show Spoiler +
On July 31 2010 15:13 seRapH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On July 31 2010 13:37 dybydx wrote:
On July 31 2010 13:22 AssuredVacancy wrote:
On July 31 2010 13:18 dybydx wrote:
actually, after seeing the cinematics and the political themes in SC2, it makes alot of sense to ban the game in PRC.

i know that alot of ppl in US or EU would be like "WTF??" but really, the game content is pretty typical of bannable materials in the PRC.



err wtf i'm chinese and i find this comment offensive.

i may be whitewashed, but i really don't think china is that behind in cultural/political acceptance in this day and age.

well i m ethnic chinese too and i've came across materials banned in PRC and found SC2 to be in line with the PRC censorship policy.

some of the violating materials include...
1. Kerrigan nude in the end. While not hardcore porn, would still be deemed inappropriate. Similar example include censored version of Lust: Caution.
2. Scene of Tosh dying. Considered excessive blood and violence.
3. Raynor's group leading a rebellion against a dictatorship that uses censorship. There are many films with this theme that were banned in China. Ones I can name includes Road to Republic and Qin Song.

But back to what OP was asking about, I've checked out some Chinese sites, it appears they recommend getting the enUS version or the TW version. With the US version, they recommend tools to "liberate" your copy of SC. with the TW version, there is currently a free trial going on until Aug 31, 2010. I believe you will need to connect to the TW server.

i've been spoiled T_T


no titties thouhg


and recnetly, china's firewall has started letting porn sites through

mod edit: don't quote spoilers
Loanshark
Profile Blog Joined December 2008
China3094 Posts
July 31 2010 14:20 GMT
#18
Hmmm I'm not so sure about them banning it, I think you just need a Chinese-issued identification card called 身份证 in order to buy/download.

And as for taking WoW away from the population I think it's the same issue as above, you just need a 身份证 in order to keep playing.

Crackdown on the gaming addiction that is running rampant in the country, I'm afraid.
No dough, no go. And no mercy.
endy
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Switzerland8970 Posts
August 01 2010 05:57 GMT
#19
I dont play SC2 personally but.
One friend plays on TW server and it's fucking empty.
One colleague plays on SEA server and the latency is terrible.

Both are on windows 7.
ॐ
Ximeng
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
China57 Posts
August 02 2010 11:18 GMT
#20
SEA server lag is playable. I am using a 100 Mbs line and it is working fine. The trouble with the SEA server is the relatively low skill of the players ( not that I am very good ) and the fact that it is underpopulated. I am just a casual player though and SEA will eventually open up to NA version so I don't mind it for now.

(And yes English windows 7 is necessary in my experience)
I'm not Chinese but it would be okay if I were
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