EPTLooks like some TLers finally start to build our own relocalizer. As 178.com has ceased updating SC2 BigFoot for some time, I recommend everyone to try this relocalizer instead http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=270876
Recently there has been some interest in the Chinese software SC2 BigFoot Launcher, most prominently used by
Liquid'Jinro. The following are some translation and usage tutorial to help fellow TLers along.
![[image loading]](http://i.imgur.com/GVnxN.jpg)
This does not get you other Regions for free.
Please see this thread on how to actually get a TW/KR account.
This is useful for simpler region switching, after you have accounts on multiple server.
Recently there has been some interest in the Chinese software SC2 BigFoot Launcher, most prominently used by
Liquid'Jinro. The following are some translation and usage tutorial to help fellow TLers along.This does not get you other Regions for free.
Please see this thread on how to actually get a TW/KR account.
This is useful for simpler region switching, after you have accounts on multiple server.
I. Introduction
SC2 BigFoot Launcher is a game client assistant developed by popular Chinese gaming site 178.com. Also available for other games like WoW, 劍俠情緣3 and qq西遊, the BigFoot software series primarily serves as a portal to interface with 178.com's extensive replay and custom map databases. It also has many secondary functions, such as offline replay viewing and easy region switching. It is these secondary uses that have caught the interest of the International community.
II. Functions
According to the official site, SC2 BigFoot Launcher has the following functions:
- Offline vs AI
- Offline replay viewing
- Offline custom-map play
- Single player battle-tactic tutorial (T/N: ? I guess the challenges?)
- Analyze replay data
- View replay details (such as APM)
- Automatically archival of replays
- Battle.net region selection
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《星际争霸2》工具包
目前功能：
离线与电脑AI对战（单机模式！）
离线观看Replay录象
离线体验RPG游戏地图
单人模式融入战术教程
查看Replay对战信息
查看Replay详细信息（如APM）
自动加载Replay录象文件到游戏所指定的目录
战网服务器切换选择
星际大脚官方网站:http://bigfoot.178.com/sc2
目前功能：
离线与电脑AI对战（单机模式！）
离线观看Replay录象
离线体验RPG游戏地图
单人模式融入战术教程
查看Replay对战信息
查看Replay详细信息（如APM）
自动加载Replay录象文件到游戏所指定的目录
战网服务器切换选择
星际大脚官方网站:http://bigfoot.178.com/sc2
III. Installation
A video installation/usage tutorial is available here (not translated).
- Download the latest version of SC2 BigFoot Launcher.
- Open bfsc-setup.exe and install.
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Note: Click on Next [下一步] to continue.
You still need to have StarCraft 2 installed (any language will do). The SC2 BigFoot Launcher is not a replacement for the official client.
IV. Usage
SC2 BigFoot Launcher defaults in the following directory
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Home screen (with translations)：
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Note that for some functions (such as replay uploading) are inactive until you login with an account at 178.com.
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To change Battle.net Gateway, click on the Change gateway 【切换战网】 button next to the Battle.net section. Click on Battle.net after returning to the main menu to play.
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Offline replay viewing can be accessed by clicking the first button in the lower row of the mainscreen. You can choose between existing replays and ones available from the 178.com replay database.
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After you find a replay by clicking “Search”, simply click on “Play this replay” to start watching it. The client will automatically download the corresponding Map if it is not detected.
V. FAQ
The following is a translation of the official FAQ
Q: After I installed SC2 BigFoot, do I still need to install the official StarCraft 2 client?
A: Yes! SC2 BigFoot is a client assistant. It still needs the official client to initiate the game.
Q: Does SC2 BigFoot update automatically?
A: Yes! SC2 BigFoot will automatically update to the latest version at each initiation.
Q: Does SC2 BigFoot support vs AI games?
A: Yes!
Q: After installing SC2 BigFoot, can I use it to browse the replay archive?
A: When starting SC2 BigFoot for the first time, you'll be requested to fill in your [178.com] login information. Afterwards you will have direct access to the replay database. [T/N Note: Replay database refers to replays hosted by 178.com at http://dl.178.com/sc2/］
Q: When playing vs AI, can I select the AI difficulty using SC2 BigFoot?
A: Yes! Select vs AI in the main screen, then choose your prefered AI setting in pop-up dialog.
Q: Can I add my own custom maps to SC2 BigFoot?
A: Yes! However, you need to have "add AI" enabled in the map settings.
Q: If I do not have the map file corresponding to a replay, will SC2 BigFoot automatically download the proper map to watch the replay?
A: Select SC2 BigFoot's replay function. After you open the replay file, if the local map file is not found, SC2 BigFoot will automatically download the corresponding map.
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问：安装星际大脚后，是否还需要安装星际争霸2的客户端才可以正常游戏？
答：需要，星际大脚只是一款客户端辅助工具，它还需要星际争霸客户端的支持才可以正常进行游戏。
问：星际大脚是否像大脚其他同类客户端一样支持在线升级？
答：是的，星际大脚和其他大脚同类客户端一样在启动后会检测最新版本，当有最新客户端版本时会自动进行升级。
问：星际大脚是否支持单机对抗电脑模式？
答：是的，支持。
问：安装星际大脚以后，能否直接点击REP录像文件启动观看录像模式？
答：星际大脚第一次启动时会提示用户是否关联录像文件，选择是以后可以直接通过rep录像文件观看录像。
问：单机对战中，电脑的难度是否可以通过星际大脚客户端选择？
答：可以，在星际大脚客户端上选择单机模式，在弹出的页面中找到游戏难度复选框，选择适合自己难度的电脑即可。
问：星际大脚单机模式是否可以自己添加地图？
答：可以，但是需要保证添加的地图文件中有加载AI模式。
问：如果我加载rep录像文件，本地没有地图，星际大脚是否可以自动查找地图并下载后顺利观看？
答：选择星际大脚的录像管理功能，在打开的页面中加载对应的rep录像文件后，如果本地没有该rep录像文件的对应地图，星际大脚将自行到服务器上下载对应的地图配合星际争霸2客户端正常观看rep录像。Source Text
答：需要，星际大脚只是一款客户端辅助工具，它还需要星际争霸客户端的支持才可以正常进行游戏。
问：星际大脚是否像大脚其他同类客户端一样支持在线升级？
答：是的，星际大脚和其他大脚同类客户端一样在启动后会检测最新版本，当有最新客户端版本时会自动进行升级。
问：星际大脚是否支持单机对抗电脑模式？
答：是的，支持。
问：安装星际大脚以后，能否直接点击REP录像文件启动观看录像模式？
答：星际大脚第一次启动时会提示用户是否关联录像文件，选择是以后可以直接通过rep录像文件观看录像。
问：单机对战中，电脑的难度是否可以通过星际大脚客户端选择？
答：可以，在星际大脚客户端上选择单机模式，在弹出的页面中找到游戏难度复选框，选择适合自己难度的电脑即可。
问：星际大脚单机模式是否可以自己添加地图？
答：可以，但是需要保证添加的地图文件中有加载AI模式。
问：如果我加载rep录像文件，本地没有地图，星际大脚是否可以自动查找地图并下载后顺利观看？
答：选择星际大脚的录像管理功能，在打开的页面中加载对应的rep录像文件后，如果本地没有该rep录像文件的对应地图，星际大脚将自行到服务器上下载对应的地图配合星际争霸2客户端正常观看rep录像。Source Text
Q: Does this mean I can play on other Servers with a single CD-key?
A: No. You'll still need an existing account for the specific region to play on that server (KR, for example). This simply makes it easier to switch between regions. You also get to play any server with the sound-set you're familiar with.
Q: What's the cheats section?
A: It simply lists the single player cheats. The cheats are not available in multiplayer (as usual).
Q: Is this a trainer/hack?
A: As far as I see, the software does not confer any multiplayer advantages. Once launched, the game client is functions as original.
Q: Is this legal (in accordance with EULA)?
A: I have not seen any official information from Blizzard regarding the SC2 BigFoot Launcher. 178.com is one of the largest gaming site in the world, and usage of this client assistant is quite common, and it does not confer any in-game advantages. However, in the feedback forums, there's one unanswered instance where someone posted that his "account was banned as result of using BigFoot." It's unknown whether this was in fact true. Most likely, this like other region-switchers, are in legal grey area for Blizzard.
Q: Will I able to use X sound bank on Y server?
A: This is one undocumented feature (or bug) of the region switcher. Because you use a single installation to play on all servers, the audio used ingame will be whatever you installed with. Feel free to install whichever client audio you enjoy more. Every combination works (so far)!
Q: I switched to TW server, now all my menu labels are gone!
A: This is a known bug. Luckily, the menu are all functional despite unlabeled. As long as you remember where everything is, you can go through the game fine. If you use the TW client instead, the no-menu bug goes away (although you'll be stuck with the TW sound file).
Feel free to ask any questions and I'll do my best to answer them. No, i do not work for 178.com.
(and badly at that, since I dont speak chinese)
