• Log InLog In
  • Register
Liquid`
Team Liquid Liquipedia
EST 04:55
CET 10:55
KST 18:55
  • Home
  • Forum
  • Calendar
  • Streams
  • Liquipedia
  • Features
  • Store
  • EPT
  • TL+
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Smash
  • Heroes
  • Counter-Strike
  • Overwatch
  • Liquibet
  • Fantasy StarCraft
  • TLPD
  • StarCraft 2
  • Brood War
  • Blogs
Forum Sidebar
Events/Features
News
Featured News
TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners5Intel X Team Liquid Seoul event: Showmatches and Meet the Pros10[ASL20] Finals Preview: Arrival13TL.net Map Contest #21: Voting12[ASL20] Ro4 Preview: Descent11
Community News
Starcraft, SC2, HoTS, WC3, returning to Blizzcon!28$5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship5[BSL21] RO32 Group Stage4Weekly Cups (Oct 26-Nov 2): Liquid, Clem, Solar win; LAN in Philly2Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win9
StarCraft 2
General
5.0.15 Patch Balance Hotfix (2025-10-8) Starcraft, SC2, HoTS, WC3, returning to Blizzcon! TL.net Map Contest #21: Winners RotterdaM "Serral is the GOAT, and it's not close" Weekly Cups (Oct 20-26): MaxPax, Clem, Creator win
Tourneys
- nuked - Constellation Cup - Main Event - Stellar Fest $5,000+ WardiTV 2025 Championship Merivale 8 Open - LAN - Stellar Fest Sea Duckling Open (Global, Bronze-Diamond)
Strategy
Custom Maps
Map Editor closed ?
External Content
Mutation # 498 Wheel of Misfortune|Cradle of Death Mutation # 497 Battle Haredened Mutation # 496 Endless Infection Mutation # 495 Rest In Peace
Brood War
General
BW General Discussion [ASL20] Ask the mapmakers — Drop your questions [BSL21] RO32 Group Stage BGH Auto Balance -> http://bghmmr.eu/ SnOw's ASL S20 Finals Review
Tourneys
[Megathread] Daily Proleagues [BSL21] RO32 Group B - Sunday 21:00 CET [BSL21] RO32 Group A - Saturday 21:00 CET BSL21 Open Qualifiers Week & CONFIRM PARTICIPATION
Strategy
PvZ map balance Current Meta How to stay on top of macro? Soma's 9 hatch build from ASL Game 2
Other Games
General Games
Stormgate/Frost Giant Megathread Dawn of War IV Nintendo Switch Thread ZeroSpace Megathread General RTS Discussion Thread
Dota 2
Official 'what is Dota anymore' discussion
League of Legends
Heroes of the Storm
Simple Questions, Simple Answers Heroes of the Storm 2.0
Hearthstone
Deck construction bug Heroes of StarCraft mini-set
TL Mafia
TL Mafia Community Thread SPIRED by.ASL Mafia {211640}
Community
General
US Politics Mega-thread Russo-Ukrainian War Thread Things Aren’t Peaceful in Palestine YouTube Thread Dating: How's your luck?
Fan Clubs
White-Ra Fan Club The herO Fan Club!
Media & Entertainment
Anime Discussion Thread Movie Discussion! [Manga] One Piece Korean Music Discussion Series you have seen recently...
Sports
2024 - 2026 Football Thread NBA General Discussion MLB/Baseball 2023 TeamLiquid Health and Fitness Initiative For 2023 Formula 1 Discussion
World Cup 2022
Tech Support
SC2 Client Relocalization [Change SC2 Language] Linksys AE2500 USB WIFI keeps disconnecting Computer Build, Upgrade & Buying Resource Thread
TL Community
The Automated Ban List Recent Gifted Posts
Blogs
Coffee x Performance in Espo…
TrAiDoS
Saturation point
Uldridge
DnB/metal remix FFO Mick Go…
ImbaTosS
Why we need SC3
Hildegard
Reality "theory" prov…
perfectspheres
Our Last Hope in th…
KrillinFromwales
Customize Sidebar...

Website Feedback

Closed Threads



Active: 1531 users

Why isn't Matchmaking free anymore?

Forum Index > BW General
Post a Reply
1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 Next All
Blue post on the matter: https://us.battle.net/forums/en/starcraft/topic/20757485677
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
June 30 2017 09:01 GMT
#1
They specifically said it would be avaible for everyone here

https://us.battle.net/forums/en/starcraft/topic/20753875497#post-6

Another great plan of Activision Blizzard to earn more $$$?
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
June 30 2017 09:03 GMT
#2
They even announced Matchmaking would be in the official sc page

http://imgur.com/qKvtzQc

Ty2
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States1434 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 09:05:09
June 30 2017 09:03 GMT
#3
--- Nuked ---
Writer
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
June 30 2017 09:05 GMT
#4
On June 30 2017 18:03 Ty2 wrote:
"Everyone" seems kind of vague. A scoularis guy who doesn't seem to be a credible source seems to go along with that assumption.


"Play for free with improved matchmaking and accessibility, or upgrade to Starcraft Remastered to unlock 4k graphics,16x9 aspect ratio and more " cit starcraft.com

Is this a decent source?
739
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Bearded Elder29903 Posts
June 30 2017 09:05 GMT
#5
This is not thread-worthy.

Also even if the matchmaking is going to be paid only , I feel like I owe Blizzard these 15$ for a game that I've been playing for more than 10 years and not being charged for anything in the past.

Stop whining. The game hasn't even been released yet and I see so many ppl complaining.
WriterSalty oldboy that loves memes | One and only back-to-back Liquibet Winner
Ty2
Profile Blog Joined March 2013
United States1434 Posts
June 30 2017 09:06 GMT
#6
--- Nuked ---
Writer
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
June 30 2017 09:06 GMT
#7
On June 30 2017 18:05 739 wrote:
This is not thread-worthy.

Also even if the matchmaking is going to be paid only , I feel like I owe Blizzard these 15$ for a game that I've been playing for more than 10 years and not being charged for anything in the past.

Stop whining. The game hasn't even been released yet and I see so many ppl complaining.


Stop whining what? They've announced it would be free for 3 months and ,when they announce they release,they force you to pay 15 $ for a simple matchmaking feature.
739
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Bearded Elder29903 Posts
June 30 2017 09:07 GMT
#8
And? I don't mind paying 15$ for the HD graphics and a matchmaking feature.

Hell, I'd even pay up to 39.99$ for SC:R
WriterSalty oldboy that loves memes | One and only back-to-back Liquibet Winner
MildCocoA
Profile Joined October 2010
Korea (South)129 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 09:12:13
June 30 2017 09:09 GMT
#9
SC 1.18 uses p2p network. It's bad for MM.(lag, dc issue) Maybe SC:R uses Dedicated server network like a SC2.
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 09:10:44
June 30 2017 09:10 GMT
#10
On June 30 2017 18:07 739 wrote:
And? I don't mind paying 15$ for the HD graphics and a matchmaking feature.

Hell, I'd even pay up to 39.99$ for SC:R


And maybe some people don't care about graphics? So they need to spend 15 $ only for the button "find a game"?
@Mildcocoa: Did they realize the p2p issue 3 months after the announcement?
739
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
Bearded Elder29903 Posts
June 30 2017 09:12 GMT
#11
You realise that no1 makes you purchasing SC:R? You can still play FREE version of SC:BW.
WriterSalty oldboy that loves memes | One and only back-to-back Liquibet Winner
raff100
Profile Joined April 2011
498 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 09:23:29
June 30 2017 09:17 GMT
#12
On June 30 2017 18:12 739 wrote:
You realise that no1 makes you purchasing SC:R? You can still play FREE version of SC:BW.

The main site reported the MM to be free until today so ,yeah, I would like to play MM with the free version of scbw(that I bought like 3 times in the last 10 years so I don't know how much free for me)

Furthermore: How would the many ladder systems impact on ladder population? We could potentially have iccup,fish,shieldbattery and the official blizzard ladder?
Kaolla
Profile Joined January 2003
China2999 Posts
June 30 2017 09:39 GMT
#13
On June 30 2017 18:09 MildCocoA wrote:
SC 1.18 uses p2p network. It's bad for MM.(lag, dc issue) Maybe SC:R uses Dedicated server network like a SC2.


One can dream, but i doubt that's happening =[
its me
jimminy_kriket
Profile Blog Joined February 2007
Canada5520 Posts
June 30 2017 09:40 GMT
#14
I'm with raff on this one. I personally don't care if matchmaking isn't free because im getting the remastered anyways. But if they said it was going to be free, it should be. Their word should be worth something.
life of lively to live to life of full life thx to shield battery
elKaDor
Profile Joined April 2009
Sweden376 Posts
June 30 2017 10:12 GMT
#15
On June 30 2017 18:17 raff100 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 30 2017 18:12 739 wrote:
You realise that no1 makes you purchasing SC:R? You can still play FREE version of SC:BW.

The main site reported the MM to be free until today so ,yeah, I would like to play MM with the free version of scbw(that I bought like 3 times in the last 10 years so I don't know how much free for me)

Furthermore: How would the many ladder systems impact on ladder population? We could potentially have iccup,fish,shieldbattery and the official blizzard ladder?



Agree, i have probably bought about 5-6 SC:BWs through all time
Just because it is free now doesnt mean it has been free through all time.

even though it's only 15$ i think blizzard will lose a shitton by putting a price on it since it will scare away casual gamers who haven't played the game
shin ken
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Germany612 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 11:28:02
June 30 2017 10:25 GMT
#16
,
shin ken
Profile Blog Joined October 2009
Germany612 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 10:25:45
June 30 2017 10:25 GMT
#17
.
Endymion
Profile Blog Joined November 2009
United States3701 Posts
June 30 2017 10:29 GMT
#18
On June 30 2017 18:05 739 wrote:
This is not thread-worthy.

Also even if the matchmaking is going to be paid only , I feel like I owe Blizzard these 15$ for a game that I've been playing for more than 10 years and not being charged for anything in the past.

Stop whining. The game hasn't even been released yet and I see so many ppl complaining.


nah, it's thread worthy. people complain because if you don't complain to blizzard they'll release an inferior product and charge you extra for it
Have you considered the MMO-Champion forum? You are just as irrational and delusional with the right portion of nostalgic populism. By the way: The old Brood War was absolutely unplayable
MKStyles
Profile Joined April 2017
106 Posts
June 30 2017 10:38 GMT
#19
On June 30 2017 18:10 raff100 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 30 2017 18:07 739 wrote:
And? I don't mind paying 15$ for the HD graphics and a matchmaking feature.

Hell, I'd even pay up to 39.99$ for SC:R


And maybe some people don't care about graphics? So they need to spend 15 $ only for the button "find a game"?
@Mildcocoa: Did they realize the p2p issue 3 months after the announcement?


Lol u seem pretty mad about that fact, maybe just spend the 15 Bucks and good?
Ansibled
Profile Joined November 2014
United Kingdom9872 Posts
Last Edited: 2017-06-30 10:50:56
June 30 2017 10:50 GMT
#20
So what was actually said was

'You're correct in assuming that matchmaking will not be included as part of 1.18. It is currently slated to be available to everyone once we release SC:R'

This is not announcing it would be free for everyone.
'StarCraft is just a fairy tale told to scare children actually.'
TL+ Member
1 2 3 4 5 12 13 14 Next All
Please log in or register to reply.
Live Events Refresh
Next event in 2h 5m
[ Submit Event ]
Live Streams
Refresh
StarCraft 2
Nina 142
StarCraft: Brood War
Calm 8380
Jaedong 836
TY 408
BeSt 400
Soma 210
PianO 187
Leta 182
Light 149
sSak 116
Aegong 88
[ Show more ]
soO 72
Sharp 60
sorry 39
Rush 36
NotJumperer 19
yabsab 17
Terrorterran 12
Noble 10
Bale 9
Backho 2
Dota 2
Gorgc4316
KheZu186
XcaliburYe151
League of Legends
JimRising 453
Reynor194
Counter-Strike
fl0m1447
taco 65
Other Games
summit1g13898
singsing983
ceh9434
Happy177
crisheroes136
XaKoH 98
NeuroSwarm56
Organizations
Other Games
gamesdonequick560
Counter-Strike
PGL167
StarCraft 2
Blizzard YouTube
StarCraft: Brood War
BSLTrovo
sctven
[ Show 14 non-featured ]
StarCraft 2
• LUISG 32
• AfreecaTV YouTube
• intothetv
• Kozan
• IndyKCrew
• LaughNgamezSOOP
• Migwel
• sooper7s
StarCraft: Brood War
• iopq 1
• BSLYoutube
• STPLYoutube
• ZZZeroYoutube
League of Legends
• Jankos3372
• Stunt658
Upcoming Events
OSC
2h 5m
LAN Event
5h 5m
Lambo vs Harstem
FuturE vs Maplez
Scarlett vs FoxeR
Gerald vs Mixu
Zoun vs TBD
Clem vs TBD
ByuN vs TBD
TriGGeR vs TBD
Korean StarCraft League
17h 5m
CranKy Ducklings
1d
LAN Event
1d 5h
IPSL
1d 8h
dxtr13 vs OldBoy
Napoleon vs Doodle
BSL 21
1d 10h
Gosudark vs Kyrie
Gypsy vs Sterling
UltrA vs Radley
Dandy vs Ptak
Replay Cast
1d 13h
Sparkling Tuna Cup
2 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
2 days
[ Show More ]
LAN Event
2 days
IPSL
2 days
JDConan vs WIZARD
WolFix vs Cross
BSL 21
2 days
spx vs rasowy
HBO vs KameZerg
Cross vs Razz
dxtr13 vs ZZZero
Replay Cast
2 days
Wardi Open
3 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
4 days
Replay Cast
4 days
Kung Fu Cup
5 days
Classic vs Solar
herO vs Cure
Reynor vs GuMiho
ByuN vs ShoWTimE
Tenacious Turtle Tussle
5 days
The PondCast
6 days
RSL Revival
6 days
Solar vs Zoun
MaxPax vs Bunny
Kung Fu Cup
6 days
WardiTV Korean Royale
6 days
Liquipedia Results

Completed

BSL 21 Points
SC4ALL: StarCraft II
Eternal Conflict S1

Ongoing

C-Race Season 1
IPSL Winter 2025-26
KCM Race Survival 2025 Season 4
SOOP Univ League 2025
YSL S2
Stellar Fest: Constellation Cup
IEM Chengdu 2025
PGL Masters Bucharest 2025
Thunderpick World Champ.
CS Asia Championships 2025
ESL Pro League S22
StarSeries Fall 2025
FISSURE Playground #2
BLAST Open Fall 2025
BLAST Open Fall Qual

Upcoming

BSL Season 21
SLON Tour Season 2
BSL 21 Non-Korean Championship
Acropolis #4
IPSL Spring 2026
HSC XXVIII
RSL Offline Finals
WardiTV 2025
RSL Revival: Season 3
META Madness #9
BLAST Bounty Winter 2026: Closed Qualifier
eXTREMESLAND 2025
ESL Impact League Season 8
SL Budapest Major 2025
BLAST Rivals Fall 2025
TLPD

1. ByuN
2. TY
3. Dark
4. Solar
5. Stats
6. Nerchio
7. sOs
8. soO
9. INnoVation
10. Elazer
1. Rain
2. Flash
3. EffOrt
4. Last
5. Bisu
6. Soulkey
7. Mini
8. Sharp
Sidebar Settings...

Advertising | Privacy Policy | Terms Of Use | Contact Us

Original banner artwork: Jim Warren
The contents of this webpage are copyright © 2025 TLnet. All Rights Reserved.