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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. linkthere 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:
 
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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.
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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.
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this is the country that took WoW away from its population
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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+ 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
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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.
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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.
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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
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+ 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
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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!
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i cant even buy the game lol it always says there s a problem when i put all my cc info
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+ 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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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Can someone explain to me what "Mainland China" means? mainland as opposed to... what?
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+ 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.
GODDAMN spoiler your shit you fucker.
mod edit: STOP QUOTING SPOILERS
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On August 02 2010 22:10 VorcePA wrote:
Can someone explain to me what "Mainland China" means? mainland as opposed to... what?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mainland_China
On August 02 2010 20:18 Ximeng wrote:
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)
There must be like 0.01% of chinese who can have a 100 Mbps line...
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On August 02 2010 22:10 VorcePA wrote:
Can someone explain to me what "Mainland China" means? mainland as opposed to... what?
Provinces outside of hk,macau and tibet. Hk and macau got the sea version. The mainland. Which is everyrhing else didnt get the game. Taiwan got the game as well. But they are not the mainland either
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I have SEA version and play in guangzhou. but im wondering how I can go around buying the taiwan version, since reading some of the plu forums it seems a lot of local chinese people play there. Was looking around and all I could find was to buy it off the plu website. so if anyone has the taiwan version in china, tell me how you bought it please<3 Want to play on both servers.
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I'm in mainland china, and some places where I play pool also have internet cafe style sections (ok just rooms of 20 computers). People are always playing Warcraft 3, Counterstrike, and newer games I don't recognise -I assume by LAN.
So far, no sign of SC2, but I live in hope. Not sure the internet connections are up to standards for playing without LAN - which makes me kind of sad. Still, it'd be cool to have a bash at the single player campaign while I'm out here.
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I'm interested to know what version of the Chinese Windows 7 you had trouble with. Was it Ultimate? Ultimate is supposed to support every language possible. I'm not sure if this will help or not but it might be worth trying if you wanted to try and get it working on the Chinese version of Windows.
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Allright I have a similar problem. I just arrived in China and will be here for some time, study Chinese language.
I want to play SC2, and so far I know it's not available on the Chinese market. I'm considering buying the TW version but my (traditional) Chinese is not good at all.
I acutally have several questions:
1. How is the TW server? Busy? Laggy? Anyone with some experience i'd appreciate a short response.
2. Can I just go to tw.battle.net create an account and download the game, login and play? Or is there something special I have to do?
3. I understood from the EU/NA/TW battle.net website that only traditional chinese is available if I download the TW version. I found on the TW battle.net forum 'Blizzard heard our voices" regarding an English language pack, anyone got more updates on this? Or know an easy work around to be able to play in English?
4. I will have a Chinese computer with Chinese windows
Any reply with some information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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I'm in Mainland China and I play SC2 fine on the US servers.
I'm using a MacBook Pro which was bought in the US. I digitally downloaded SC2 at the time it was released.
I've had no problems until the latest patch. All of a sudden I seem to have much more latency and trying to micro is just ridiculous.
OXB I read somewhere that the TW servers are empty. Not sure if you already went ahead and bought the game but could you let me know if that's true? I was thinking about buying another region's version because the latency with the US server is just bugging me.
OP did you ever find a solution? Would you mind telling me how you have a 100mb connection? The highest they offer where I live is 4 no matter how much I ask....
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@CrimsonStrider: he just mistyped it, there is no way anyone in China has a 100mb connection. You should probaly know it by now that China internet sucks so bad.
Dont know about the retail version of TW server, but I used to play the beta in Taiwan server. It lag alot unless you buy a VPN service which is about 30RMB/month.
If anybody else in China that want to play SC2. If you already had an account with the game, simply, just log in and play. Ping to SEA and US are fine, some spikes but playable.
If you want to buy SC2, first learn some chinese, or have your chinese friend go to taobao.com and buy it for you. Around 450RMB depend on what version you are getting.
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On September 28 2010 02:35 Caphe wrote:
@CrimsonStrider: he just mistyped it, there is no way anyone in China has a 100mb connection. You should probaly know it by now that China internet sucks so bad.
Dont know about the retail version of TW server, but I used to play the beta in Taiwan server. It lag alot unless you buy a VPN service which is about 30RMB/month.
If anybody else in China that want to play SC2. If you already had an account with the game, simply, just log in and play. Ping to SEA and US are fine, some spikes but playable.
If you want to buy SC2, first learn some chinese, or have your chinese friend go to taobao.com and buy it for you. Around 450RMB depend on what version you are getting.
Of course I know the connection here is bad =). Though I find it really hard to believe that there's no good connections *anywhere* for *anyone*. Whether it's reserved for big companys/government leaders/other people of importance, this country must have something better than 5mb (which is what my ex is using in another province). Maybe not 100mb, but still...
Still better than Australia though. Man I hated using internet when I was there. Capping yourself off sucked, and it was pretty easy to do.
Anyway back to the topic...
I've noticed a lot of latency since the newest patch was implemented. Before I'd never see myself "lagging" but now I see it quite often. It's also become nearly impossible to micro. Have you (Caphe), or any other players from China noticed this on the US servers?
Caphe what VPN are you using? Is it good for gaming? It seems wonderfully cheap, so it's hard for me to imagine it being a solution. Is the VPN only for playing on the TW server or would it help with playing on the US server as well? Access to youtube and every other such thing as well?
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I didnt play SC2 that much recently(got Civ5). I played some games on the US server just a few days ago though. I got some spikes, a little bit of delay bug very playable. I play both US and SEA server with a 2MB China Telecom connection without VPN.
I bought a expensive VPN to the US but it's worse than playing w/o VPN.
As I said from my experience playing on TW server works best with VPN, but Im not sure which one.
And yeah, a 25RMB VPN will grant access to most blocked sites in China such as Youtube, Facebook, Twitter etc...
From what I heard and my personal experien, if you're playing on US/SEA server. Its better w/o VPN.
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