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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-04 12:43:29
August 03 2011 16:12 GMT
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Download and play SC2:Starter Edition with some multiplayer maps as Terran, some challenges, some custom maps and 4 missions for free!
https://eu.battle.net/account/sc2/starter-edition/index.xml


AVAILABLED
* replay watching at any version
* first 3 missions at Mar Sara and 4th mission with Tychus Findlay or doctor Hanson. 5 missions average
* achievements, portraits and decals, that will be transfered to full game, if you upgrade SCII:SE (Started Edition) to SCII:WoL
* first 2 challenges
* 4 multiplayer maps:
--- Xel'Naga Caverns
--- Discord IV
--- High Orbit
--- The Shattered Temple
* some custom maps. They will change availabled custom map from time to time. First time it will be StarJeweled.
* playable race - Terrans
* map editor
* ANY region availabled. Just register you account and download client (small message under button about client lanuage is allowed)
* commenting new, creating topics or posting on forums in other regions, including PTR-forums and Korean forums
* name change for newly created accounts (one time)
* Lost Viking arcade. Not tested.


NOT AVAILABLE
* ranked games
* 99% of custom maps
* all other melee maps, that are not marked by blue star
* map publishing
* chat channels (chating, creating new chat channels, etc)
* Protoss and Zerg
* PTR
* 10 other challenges
* 24 another campaign missions
* FFA
* co-op vs AI (autosearch). You can still play with your friend vs AI in availabled melee maps



FAQ
http://eu.blizzard.com/support/article.xml?locale=en_GB&articleId=54325&pageNumber=1&searchQuery=starter

Q. What is the StarCraft II Starter Edition?

A. The StarCraft II Starter Edition is a new, free version of StarCraft II that gives anyone with a Battle.net account and an Internet connection a chance to try a wide array of single-player and multiplayer content in StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty. Unlike our past trial versions of StarCraft II, the Starter Edition does not have any time restrictions and offers a wider range of content to players.

Q. What's included in the StarCraft II Starter Edition?

A. The Starter Edition gives players access to the first three campaign missions on Mar Sara, and then gives the player the ability to choose a fourth mission -- either the first mission offered by Dr. Hanson or the first mission offered by Tychus Findlay in the campaign. Players will also get access to a pair of Challenge Missions, a selection of multiplayer maps, and a custom-game map. The multiplayer and custom game maps available may be cycled from time to time.

In addition, Starter Edition players can earn achievements within the available content; can view profile, ladder, and achievements pages; and can access many functions of the map editor.

Q. How do I get the StarCraft II Starter Edition?

A. If you don't yet have a Battle.net account, head to www.trystarcraft.com to get started. The site will walk you through the process of creating a Battle.net account and downloading the game client.

If you already have a Battle.net account, you can simply download the full game client and start playing as soon as it's downloaded! A StarCraft II: Starter Edition license will automatically be added to your Battle.net account once you log into the game.

Q. What are the restrictions of StarCraft II: Starter Edition?

A. Starter Edition players can only play up to the fourth campaign mission, and most Challenge Missions are unavailable. Starter Edition players are also unable to use versus and co-op matchmaking, most custom maps, chat channels, and the party system. Publishing custom maps to Battle.net is also restricted, and offline play is unavailable to Starter Edition players. For single-player and custom games, Starter Edition players may only choose the Terran race.

Q. Which maps are available?

A. Currently, Starter Edition players have access to Xel'Naga Caverns, Shattered Temple, Discord IV, and High Orbit. StarJeweled will also be made available soon to Starter Edition players. It is possible that different maps will be cycled in and out of the available map list for Starter Edition players from time to time.

Q. How do I create a multiplayer match?

A. Multiplayer matches are available through the custom game interface. Click Multiplayer at the top left, and then create or join a custom game. Available maps will be shown at the top of the list. Starter Edition players are restricted to Terran-only for custom games.

Q. Can I play a match with other players who have the full game? Can I create a match with a friend?

A. StarCraft II players with a full game license can join a custom game on the trial maps to play with Starter Edition players. Please note that the party system is unavailable to Starter Edition players, so matchmaking will be random and it will not be possible to select specific players to play a match with.

Q. Can I watch replays using the Starter Edition?

A. Yes! Starter Edition players can watch any replay.

Q. Can I create and publish maps using the Starter Edition?

A. Many map editor functions are available to Starter Edition players. However, the full version of the game is required to use the Test Map function and to publish maps to Battle.net.
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Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 16:14:10
August 03 2011 16:13 GMT
#2
EDIT:Nevermind, i thought it was a non-official thing. Sorry.
Search "[SO]" on B.net to find all my maps ||| Cloud Kingdom / Turbo Cruise '84 / Bone Temple / Eternal Empire / Zen / Purity and Industry / Golden Wall / Fortitude / Beckett Industries / Waterfall
Gheed
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States972 Posts
August 03 2011 16:14 GMT
#3
On August 04 2011 01:13 Superouman wrote:
Hacked versions are not welcomed on this forum.


Maybe you should read the post.
-ForeverAlone-
Profile Joined June 2011
274 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 16:14:29
August 03 2011 16:14 GMT
#4
On August 04 2011 01:13 Superouman wrote:
Hacked versions are not welcomed on this forum.

Nice work reading the thread. This is like a Demo version that Blizzard released.
omg terran is hard to play
DreamOen
Profile Joined March 2010
Spain1400 Posts
August 03 2011 16:15 GMT
#5
cool news! A lot of newcomers I expect.
Tester | MC | Crank | Flash | Jaedong | MVP
brotosterone
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States260 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 16:15:50
August 03 2011 16:15 GMT
#6
On August 04 2011 01:13 Superouman wrote:
Hacked versions are not welcomed on this forum..


lol read the thread before posting >_<
-ForeverAlone-
Profile Joined June 2011
274 Posts
August 03 2011 16:15 GMT
#7
On August 04 2011 01:13 Superouman wrote:
EDIT:Nevermind, i thought it was a non-official thing. Sorry.

Not sure how you "thought" that ... unless you really didn't read anything.
omg terran is hard to play
.Aar
Profile Joined September 2010
2177 Posts
August 03 2011 16:15 GMT
#8
Very cool; I would appreciate this for the replay-viewing feature alone if I hadn't bought the game yet.
now run into the setting sun, and suffer, but don't mess up your hair.
Carush
Profile Joined June 2011
United States356 Posts
August 03 2011 16:15 GMT
#9
time to tell my friends

again
xOff
Profile Joined October 2010
United States247 Posts
August 03 2011 16:16 GMT
#10
lol 'hacked versions' when its from battle.net
Anything can be accomplished through sheer discipline.
TheGlassface
Profile Joined November 2010
United States612 Posts
August 03 2011 16:16 GMT
#11
On August 04 2011 01:13 Superouman wrote:
EDIT:Nevermind, i thought it was a non-official thing. Sorry.


Post first, edit later!
Yeaaaaaaaa!!!

This is actually pretty cool though.
Neat idea.
The mystery of life is not a problem to solve, but a reality to experience. **Hang in there STX fans!! Kal Hwaiting!**
Superouman
Profile Blog Joined August 2007
France2195 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-03 16:17:23
August 03 2011 16:17 GMT
#12
Considering the current state of the gaming industry, it's surprising to see this kind of initiatives
Search "[SO]" on B.net to find all my maps ||| Cloud Kingdom / Turbo Cruise '84 / Bone Temple / Eternal Empire / Zen / Purity and Industry / Golden Wall / Fortitude / Beckett Industries / Waterfall
Probe1
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States17920 Posts
August 03 2011 16:17 GMT
#13
That explains the astrix next to shattered and XNC. You know I like the idea of a multiplayer demo. That's pretty sweet. I hope I don't get drophacked in custom games now though


Gheed YOU SON OF A BITCH I"VE FOUND YOU. GIVE ME BACK MY GOLD THAT SHIELD WAS BULLSHIT><

Fucking Gheed.
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boon2537
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States905 Posts
August 03 2011 16:18 GMT
#14
I would call this an extended demo. I hope a lot of newcomers will be picking this up ^^
Phenny
Profile Joined October 2010
Australia1435 Posts
August 03 2011 16:21 GMT
#15
I think this has excellent potential to introducing new players to the game and sharing/explaining the game with friends/family.

Really good to see Blizz do this :D
jslocum
Profile Joined January 2011
United States80 Posts
August 03 2011 16:21 GMT
#16
I was wondering what those weird symbols were next to xelnaga and shattered in the custom games screen.... Thanks for clarification, this is a good move by Blizz imo!
"... ive really never understood this how can someone post something thats flat out wrong with such absolute certainty? what is broken in your brain to make that possible? " - idra
Special Endrey
Profile Joined June 2010
Germany1929 Posts
August 03 2011 16:22 GMT
#17
may be put the term starter edition in the thread title as well would be benifical
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Telcontar
Profile Joined May 2010
United Kingdom16710 Posts
August 03 2011 16:24 GMT
#18
So that's what that was. It's a smart move to try and draw new players in, but I can't help feel blizzard has better things to address than putting together a starters pack like this. Please give your existing customers some love before trying to hook more in. T_T
Et Eärello Endorenna utúlien. Sinome maruvan ar Hildinyar tenn' Ambar-metta.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 03 2011 16:25 GMT
#19
Starter Edition = DEMO, but with some multiplayer maps, 2 more missions in single and some custom maps.

SC2 Demo had 3 Mar'Sara missions and all skirmish battles TvT
enecateReAP
Profile Joined June 2011
United Kingdom378 Posts
August 03 2011 16:29 GMT
#20
So this is what blizzard have been spending their time on...I'm not sure if I agree with them constantly saying that theyre too busy to do stuff and then bring something like this out, which quite clearly was due a year ago.

Props to Blizzard regardless.
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