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Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-11-23 11:05:57
August 09 2011 09:43 GMT
#1
New Version: SC2 Scrapbook
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Hey TL,

I've been a long time lurker and thought I'd share a little tool I made for personal use. Some may find it useful, most probably wont.

It is a utility to allow you to store and search through build orders by race, matchup and description.

[image loading]

It also allows you show your build in a customizable overlay over your SC2 window.

[image loading] [image loading]

New Version: SC2 Scrapbook
rads
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia38 Posts
August 09 2011 09:48 GMT
#2
This is awesome man, nice work :D
sebsejr
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
213 Posts
August 09 2011 09:48 GMT
#3
hmm, seems pretty cool, might check it out
Moshikaro
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
135 Posts
August 09 2011 09:51 GMT
#4
I'll be downloading this. Looks pretty nice =D!
TimeFlighT
Profile Joined August 2011
Australia257 Posts
August 09 2011 09:52 GMT
#5
On August 09 2011 18:43 Veritas. wrote:
Hey TL,

I've been a long time lurker and thought I'd share a little tool I made for personal use. Some may find it useful, most probably wont.

It is a utility to allow you to store and search through build orders by race, matchup and description.

[image loading]

It also allows you show your build in a customizable overlay over your SC2 window.

[image loading] [image loading]

Download

Requires .NET Framework 3.5.

If anyone is interested in the source, just ask



Question: if i want to enter my own build, do i just manually type the build order?
Jhohok
Profile Joined December 2010
United States71 Posts
August 09 2011 09:52 GMT
#6
Nice. Downloading right now. I can at last remember to use those TvP Ghost pushes.
Now all I have to do is remember to use this...
Tuczniak
Profile Joined September 2010
1561 Posts
August 09 2011 09:52 GMT
#7
Looks good. Though i play Z so i won't need it.
Btw is really "14pool15hatch" build : 9ovi, 14pool, 16hatch XD
iaretehnoob
Profile Joined June 2004
Sweden741 Posts
August 09 2011 09:53 GMT
#8
overlay = cheating imo
FlamingTurd
Profile Joined April 2010
United States1059 Posts
August 09 2011 09:54 GMT
#9
Nice work dude, thanks for sharing.
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Kaiwa
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Netherlands2209 Posts
August 09 2011 09:55 GMT
#10
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


I was just thinking the same thing. Is this not against ToS? I'm not entirely sure because people with dual screen setups (like myself) can just put up build orders on 2nd screen. Still a cool application but personally not going to use it ^^
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DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 09:57:53
August 09 2011 09:57 GMT
#11
I could use this quite a bit. Thanks for posting dude.

Edit: For learning. Ofcourse.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
Tuczniak
Profile Joined September 2010
1561 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 09:57:55
August 09 2011 09:57 GMT
#12
As long as overlay doesn't dig data from the game or you don't change the game, it's ok. There is no difference from notebook on the desk or dual screen.
Project Psycho
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom329 Posts
August 09 2011 09:57 GMT
#13
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.
gCgCrypto
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany297 Posts
August 09 2011 09:57 GMT
#14
Great Thing dude!
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Dezire
Profile Joined December 2010
Netherlands640 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 09:58:51
August 09 2011 09:57 GMT
#15
Looks cool, tho it seems somewhat of 'cheating' with an overlay while ur playing, but at the same time when i say that, not much difference with it when you just have a note next to ur keyboard with the BO. cool tool nevertheless

edit: oh and at the FFE it says nexus at 14? isnt it smth like 16/17? otherwise you cut probes way to much
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Moshikaro
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
135 Posts
August 09 2011 09:58 GMT
#16
Ofcourse it's not cheating :p. You are just seeing the build that will normally be in your head.

I think he made it probably with the intention of learning the build faster and I think that is a great way to do it.

I'm wondering where the utility got his builds from ? I saw that when I downloaded it there were like 20 builds already and there was this button called Update.

Is this program connected to something so it will get builds off of something ?
crappen
Profile Joined April 2010
Norway1546 Posts
August 09 2011 09:58 GMT
#17
On August 09 2011 18:55 Kaiwa wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


I was just thinking the same thing. Is this not against ToS? I'm not entirely sure because people with dual screen setups (like myself) can just put up build orders on 2nd screen. Still a cool application but personally not going to use it ^^


I can have a big whiteboard next to me. This will only help you get up and going, it will not help you THAT much. And for bronze/silver/gold, this is good for the whole community, to increase the overall skill level. We want as much SC2 growth as we can have.

Great work with this, I play zerg, but might off race with terran/protoss a bit more.
Delinius
Profile Joined March 2011
United States324 Posts
August 09 2011 10:01 GMT
#18
Nice tool, thank you for sharing this
Golgotha
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)8418 Posts
August 09 2011 10:02 GMT
#19
On August 09 2011 18:57 Project Psycho wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.


big difference between having a little sticky note on your monitor or a gigantic piece of paper stuck on, than an overlay that is directly within the monitor. It's not the same thing, so stop saying that it is. Also, can someone check if this is against blizzard rules? i love the tool but I believe it is against the user agreement.
FYRE
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
New Zealand314 Posts
August 09 2011 10:03 GMT
#20
Thanks a lot for this, its helping me get my build nice and crispy.
mmmmmmmmm..........
babishh
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Canada965 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 10:05:27
August 09 2011 10:04 GMT
#21
doesn't overlay risk to get you banned like happened with that voip in taiwan?

edit: yeah someone else already posted about it, i had the thread opened for a while soz
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Sated
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
England4983 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 10:08:57
August 09 2011 10:07 GMT
#22
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DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
August 09 2011 10:09 GMT
#23
How do you activate the overlay?
Damn your Chronoboosts!
Golgotha
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)8418 Posts
August 09 2011 10:16 GMT
#24
On August 09 2011 19:07 Sated wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 19:02 Golgotha wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:57 Project Psycho wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.


big difference between having a little sticky note on your monitor or a gigantic piece of paper stuck on, than an overlay that is directly within the monitor. It's not the same thing, so stop saying that it is. Also, can someone check if this is against blizzard rules? i love the tool but I believe it is against the user agreement.

It's exactly the same thing. How is it any different? If anything, this overlay gets in the way of the action on-screen, which makes it worse than having a piece of paper stuck to the side of your monitor.

(I love my, "LOOK HERE, MORON! BUILD MORE PYLONS!" sticky-note stuck to my monitor ♥)


then dont use it.
onlinerobbe
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany547 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 10:17:45
August 09 2011 10:16 GMT
#25
if a line in the overlay would start blinking when you reach a certain point of supply or you're supposed to push it would be cheating, I think this is okay... alot of people could just not use the overlay and have the window on their 2nd screen anyway
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Tuczniak
Profile Joined September 2010
1561 Posts
August 09 2011 10:17 GMT
#26
On August 09 2011 19:09 DragonFist wrote:
How do you activate the overlay?
Double click on the build.
JoeAWESOME
Profile Joined February 2011
Sweden1080 Posts
August 09 2011 10:17 GMT
#27
I feel the same way. Overlay = cheat. Cool idea though
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DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
August 09 2011 10:18 GMT
#28
On August 09 2011 19:17 Tuczniak wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 19:09 DragonFist wrote:
How do you activate the overlay?
Double click on the build.


Thanks.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 10:23:52
August 09 2011 10:21 GMT
#29
On August 09 2011 18:58 Moshikaro wrote:
I'm wondering where the utility got his builds from ? I saw that when I downloaded it there were like 20 builds already and there was this button called Update.

Is this program connected to something so it will get builds off of something ?

The default builds are built in, there is no interaction with any websites (although that would be cool!). There may be a few typos .

For people saying the overlay is against the ToS. There is no interaction with the SC client. Just a transparent Always-On-Top window.

edit: quotes
DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
August 09 2011 10:23 GMT
#30
This would obviously not be permitted in any competitive play nor would it be used. I dont think it should be against the rules on the ladder or practice games though since, as many people have mentioned before, its just an always on top window with text that has no direct contact with the sc2 client.
Damn your Chronoboosts!
Sated
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
England4983 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 10:56:45
August 09 2011 10:56 GMT
#31
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Rorra
Profile Joined September 2010
Australia1066 Posts
August 09 2011 11:00 GMT
#32
cool stuff, I'd definitely check with blizzard to make sure this isn't defined as cheating though. Even though it would only be of advantage to low level players.
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 09 2011 11:20 GMT
#33
On August 09 2011 20:00 Rorra wrote:
cool stuff, I'd definitely check with blizzard to make sure this isn't defined as cheating though. Even though it would only be of advantage to low level players.


It's no different to using notepad, other than having a search feature.
DrNo
Profile Joined February 2011
Denmark64 Posts
August 09 2011 11:25 GMT
#34
Very useful tool. Thanx!
Shotgun2
Profile Joined June 2011
Finland9 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 15:36:55
August 09 2011 15:35 GMT
#35
the VB source code would be awesome ty
jarf1337
Profile Joined July 2010
United States146 Posts
August 09 2011 15:48 GMT
#36
I'm loving the fact that it has a matchup field. Idea for next update: map specific builds.My worst problem right now are builds for the new map pool. I tried to hatch first on searing crater and got punished brutally by a 2 bunker rush at the natural choke.
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sopas
Profile Joined July 2011
509 Posts
August 09 2011 15:51 GMT
#37
On August 09 2011 19:23 DragonFist wrote:
This would obviously not be permitted in any competitive play nor would it be used. I dont think it should be against the rules on the ladder or practice games though since, as many people have mentioned before, its just an always on top window with text that has no direct contact with the sc2 client.

Well you have saved the day again, Captain Obvious!

also lol @ ppl saying it would be cheating xDxD
Fig
Profile Joined March 2010
United States1324 Posts
August 09 2011 15:56 GMT
#38
I like the choice of the two terran builds =P
Can't elope with my cantaloupe
PtM
Profile Joined March 2011
89 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 17:08:24
August 09 2011 16:42 GMT
#39
This is a cool utility, thanks for posting it. I usually use a notepad file on my second monitor but this saves me some neck strain :p.

However, I tried using it and for some reason it won't appear over my SC client. I can move the overlay and lock it in place and it'll work fine on the desktop, over this browser window, etc. but when I maximize SC it's no longer visible.

Also, as a suggestion I think it would be cool to have a feature to enable/disable the overlay via hotkey, since it might be annoying to have the overlay visible once you're past the stage of the game where it's relevant.

Edit: Existor's solution worked for me.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 16:55:15
August 09 2011 16:54 GMT
#40
However, I tried using it and for some reason it won't appear over my SC client. I can move the overlay and lock it in place and it'll work fine on the desktop, over this browser window, etc. but when I maximize SC it's no longer visible.

Use Full screen (windowed) mode. It's not work with standart Fullscreen.
PtM
Profile Joined March 2011
89 Posts
August 09 2011 16:55 GMT
#41
On August 10 2011 01:54 Existor wrote:
Show nested quote +
However, I tried using it and for some reason it won't appear over my SC client. I can move the overlay and lock it in place and it'll work fine on the desktop, over this browser window, etc. but when I maximize SC it's no longer visible.

Use Full screen (windowed) mode. It's not work with standart Fullscreen.

Ah, this worked. Thanks!
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 09 2011 17:49 GMT
#42
On August 10 2011 00:35 Shotgun2 wrote:
the VB source code would be awesome ty


I'm sure it would, but I don't feel like porting it to VB ;D
bri9and
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
United States246 Posts
August 09 2011 17:52 GMT
#43
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


overlay is cheating, just get a 2nd monitor and put it on the side..
I don't have time to play with myself
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 09 2011 18:25 GMT
#44
overlay = cheating imo


Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?
JoshRT
Profile Joined August 2011
14 Posts
August 09 2011 18:53 GMT
#45
Is there a way you can extend this so that the build older shown changes at the touch of a button? Or maybe a flow chart of decision making?

Say i see early 2nd gas on protoss and a 3 gate opening. I think possible DTs or stargate opening, so make engineering bay and put out a turret, make a raven, scout around for proxy stargate or pylon, wall off, etc etc
Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25552 Posts
August 09 2011 18:57 GMT
#46
On August 09 2011 19:02 Golgotha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:57 Project Psycho wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.


big difference between having a little sticky note on your monitor or a gigantic piece of paper stuck on, than an overlay that is directly within the monitor. It's not the same thing, so stop saying that it is. Also, can someone check if this is against blizzard rules? i love the tool but I believe it is against the user agreement.


What if you taped a sheet of cellophane to your monitor and wrote the build order on it beforehand? This would amount to the exact same thing. The program does not interact with sc2, so it doesn't violate ToS.
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eXwOn
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada351 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 19:00:00
August 09 2011 18:59 GMT
#47
Nice nice! :D I'm definitely going to show my friends this. Before I had to write all my builds in my diary.
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sh4w
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States713 Posts
August 09 2011 19:07 GMT
#48
Yeah, this is in NO WAY cheating or against the ToS.
Great tool for learning build orders, just don't let it become a handicap!
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.
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Intricate1
Profile Joined May 2011
169 Posts
August 09 2011 19:10 GMT
#49
Ive been dreaming about something like this since I started sc2, Thanks so much for sharing
Qzy
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Denmark1121 Posts
August 09 2011 19:36 GMT
#50
I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.
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Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25552 Posts
August 09 2011 19:44 GMT
#51
On August 10 2011 04:36 Qzy wrote:
I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.


Should someone get banned for this, but not for taping a cellophane sheet to their monitor and writing on it? Or having 2 monitors and having a build order list open on the other one? Or a post-it note?

This doesn't interact with the game, it doesn't tell you where in the build order you're at, and it has no advantages over, say, cellophane+marker. Why would people get banned? I'm pretty sure it's not against blizz ToS, and it's not an unfair advantage (or at least, not more unfair than having a spare monitor/computer, which many people do).
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TheResidentEvil
Profile Joined September 2010
United States991 Posts
August 09 2011 21:11 GMT
#52
im so getting this on my home pc
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 21:24:50
August 09 2011 21:22 GMT
#53
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

[image loading]



I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?
Delinius
Profile Joined March 2011
United States324 Posts
August 09 2011 21:29 GMT
#54
On August 10 2011 02:52 bri9and wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


overlay is cheating, just get a 2nd monitor and put it on the side..

this seems like a nice little idea

[image loading]
Calm
Profile Joined September 2010
Canada380 Posts
August 09 2011 21:34 GMT
#55
This is such a good idea. I think this will make it much easier for me to learn other races and not completely demolish my ladder rating haha. Thanks for making this for the community!
Naughty
Profile Joined March 2011
United States114 Posts
August 09 2011 21:39 GMT
#56
If the program does not extract or input any data from or into SC2 then its not against the TOS.
If it was my PandoraONE player would have got be banned along time ago with its overplay of what music track is playing.

Now if the program checked off steps automatically or suggested build orders/steps depending on what you do in-game that would be another matter in itself.
Intricate1
Profile Joined May 2011
169 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 22:12:45
August 09 2011 21:50 GMT
#57
*EDIT*- Cause people Aren't gonna get the Joke anyway

Overlay = Cheating*?*



Edit- In This Screenshot am I cheating?
[image loading]


Edit- What About This one?
[image loading]
Demonace34
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States2493 Posts
August 09 2011 21:51 GMT
#58
You are handicapping yourself with this anyway, if you are needing to know when to build X and are not naturally doing this in your head anyway. Nice program, I'd just use it to organize my thoughts if I do download it.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 09 2011 22:03 GMT
#59
I like the choice of the two terran builds =P


It was only preview, author loaded a lot builds here already

[image loading]
kineSiS-
Profile Blog Joined September 2009
Korea (South)1068 Posts
August 09 2011 22:05 GMT
#60
On August 09 2011 18:58 Moshikaro wrote:
Ofcourse it's not cheating :p. You are just seeing the build that will normally be in your head.

I think he made it probably with the intention of learning the build faster and I think that is a great way to do it.

I'm wondering where the utility got his builds from ? I saw that when I downloaded it there were like 20 builds already and there was this button called Update.

Is this program connected to something so it will get builds off of something ?


If you can think of it in your head, you do not need this overlay. Hence, since it gives you an inherent advantage in a game it is cheating.
keyStorm
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada316 Posts
August 09 2011 22:10 GMT
#61
nice work :D

Thanks for sharing
susySquark
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States1692 Posts
August 09 2011 22:11 GMT
#62
People, this is NOT cheating. Post-its, windowed mode + notepad, heck, I could print a transparency and create an "overlay". Its not like the program flashes when you're missing a pylon or something.
theDragoon
Profile Joined June 2010
Canada307 Posts
August 09 2011 22:12 GMT
#63
Awesome program, gonna save me a lot of trees and will make randoming a lot easier!

I don't think its cheating, it's basically the same as writing the build order on a piece of paper and putting it beside you. I have a little notepad with me where I write down build orders because I don't have a second monitor.
JerKy
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Korea (South)3013 Posts
August 09 2011 22:13 GMT
#64
Great tool
Will def try it out
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 09 2011 22:15 GMT
#65
On August 10 2011 07:11 susySquark wrote:
People, this is NOT cheating. Post-its, windowed mode + notepad, heck, I could print a transparency and create an "overlay". Its not like the program flashes when you're missing a pylon or something.

^ quote

Peoples starting call everything "cheating", when they're missing, that Blizzards don't do anything vs resolution "cheating" (widescreen vs square-screen), graphic quality "cheating" (less special effects, more clear battlefields, but also no unit models when warping, etc)
AWakefield
Profile Joined January 2011
Canada420 Posts
August 09 2011 22:15 GMT
#66
Oh I am so all over this when I get home from work. Thanks!
keyStorm
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada316 Posts
August 09 2011 22:16 GMT
#67
its not cheating..its for practice...like you would wrote it down on a piece of paper, nothing wrong with that

anyway a build order doesnt give you insta win...what do you do with the units..?
bgx
Profile Joined August 2010
Poland6595 Posts
August 09 2011 22:17 GMT
#68
On August 10 2011 06:22 Existor wrote:
Show nested quote +
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

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Show nested quote +
I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?


gluing a paper or having other monitor is MUCH more distracting
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AXygnus
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Portugal1008 Posts
August 09 2011 22:18 GMT
#69
Uhhh, aren't overlays forbidden by the ToS?
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Sleight
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
2471 Posts
August 09 2011 22:18 GMT
#70
On August 10 2011 07:16 keyStorm wrote:
its not cheating..its for practice...like you would wrote it down on a piece of paper, nothing wrong with that

anyway a build order doesnt give you insta win...what do you do with the units..?


But... but... the ONLY reason people lose is that they can't follow their BO out until 127 food!!! Now they can! Instantly every gold player will be rolling like a GM! [/sarcasm]

I can't be more grateful for this tool! My SC notebook was getting full (stupid playing all 3 races). No more! You deserve a medal.
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Thugtronik
Profile Joined October 2010
New Zealand452 Posts
August 09 2011 22:19 GMT
#71
This is awesome! Exactly what I need. Will be dling as soon as I get home :D
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Blazinghand *
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States25552 Posts
August 09 2011 22:20 GMT
#72
On August 10 2011 07:17 bgx wrote:
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On August 10 2011 06:22 Existor wrote:
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

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I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?


gluing a paper or having other monitor is MUCH more distracting


That's true. Paper is distracting.

What if, instead, I took a piece of cellophane, wrote the build order on it, and taped it onto the front of my monitor? The monitor would look EXACTLY like if this tool were used. Is that cheating?
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Bambipwnsu
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Canada698 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 22:22:36
August 09 2011 22:22 GMT
#73
If you don't play your build order enough to even remember the basics...you won't win regardless...lol

It might be a good tool for single player practice...although it might violate ToS?
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CursedFeanor
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada539 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-09 22:50:17
August 09 2011 22:46 GMT
#74
Awesome little program! I will definitely be using it instead of the messy notepad files I have all over my desktop! Also thanks for the preloaded build orders, this will clearly help me playing off-race, which I'm starting to do nowadays.

That being said, Blizzard recently banned people for using overlays in an effort to combat cheaters. Depending how exactly this is implemented, I believe it's totally possible to get banned for using the overlay function. I know I personally won't... I'll just have the program opened on my second monitor!

edit : link to previous situation, which apparently was cleared up, but shows what could happen here... and since this is closer to cheating, I wouldn't take any risk!
bruteMax
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada339 Posts
August 09 2011 23:46 GMT
#75
Very nice app!

Would it be possible for you to include mouse wheel control in the overlay so we can adjust the height of the overlay without limiting what we can include in the build order? I think this would also work best if you did not include a vertical scroll bar in order to maximize viewable area horizontally.

Thanks again!

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IronDoc
Profile Joined August 2011
United Kingdom27 Posts
August 09 2011 23:49 GMT
#76
On August 10 2011 07:46 CursedFeanor wrote:
That being said, Blizzard recently banned people for using overlays in an effort to combat cheaters. Depending how exactly this is implemented, I believe it's totally possible to get banned for using the overlay function. I know I personally won't... I'll just have the program opened on my second monitor!

edit : link to previous situation, which apparently was cleared up, but shows what could happen here... and since this is closer to cheating, I wouldn't take any risk!

You've missed the point of that post. As it says, those overlays were 'directly hooking into the rendering process and _could_ modify the information you get'. This is just putting another program in front of SC. You could have a youtube video with 50% transparency in front of the game and it wouldn't violate the TOS. I really don't see why this is even under debate.
Trusty
Profile Joined July 2010
New Zealand520 Posts
August 09 2011 23:51 GMT
#77
This not against TOS.
Fission
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Canada1184 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 00:07:10
August 10 2011 00:06 GMT
#78
Guys, I play sc2 in windowed mode with notepad open, containing a build order. IS THIS CHEETING??


Edit: OP, I absolutely love this, thank you so, so much.
IIIOmegaIII
Profile Joined May 2011
Sweden319 Posts
August 10 2011 00:58 GMT
#79
wow nice work man ;o gotta try this out
manitoo
Profile Joined July 2011
Canada3 Posts
August 10 2011 02:13 GMT
#80
Thanks for this, and I appreciate that it comes pre-loaded with tons of builds. Great work!
Leeto
Profile Joined August 2007
United States1320 Posts
August 10 2011 02:19 GMT
#81
People here are so worried about TOS and getting banned. There's absolutely nothing wrong with this. It's the same thing as having a physical notebook in front of you, or having notepad or even teamliquid open on a 2nd monitor. Can't we just appreciate the guy's hard work? He's putting effort into creating something that can help the community.
L3gendary
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada1470 Posts
August 10 2011 02:23 GMT
#82
Can u use the overlay on other games like bw or just sc2?
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Eleaven
Profile Joined September 2010
772 Posts
August 10 2011 02:32 GMT
#83
On August 10 2011 11:23 L3gendary wrote:
Can u use the overlay on other games like bw or just sc2?



Anything you can run in windowed mode.
EscPlan9
Profile Blog Joined December 2006
United States2777 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 02:34:18
August 10 2011 02:33 GMT
#84
Very cool simple utility. Thanks for sharing!

About the "controversy" - since it has no interaction with the client, it is fine. I agree it is little different than having the build on Notepad on your 2nd monitor - it's just slightly more convenient in terms of usability (easier to follow a build when it's right in front of you rather than on a different monitor/window). If this utility automated your playing up to X food, or read in and responded to changes in your supply/resources, then yes, certainly this would be "cheating" in the sense of giving an unfair advantage.

About it being used in other programs - I'm pretty sure to have the overlay work with SC2 required specific coding to have it output the text to the SC2 client. I think it would need additional coding to show the information in SC:BW and the likes. (I could be wrong and haven't tried it yet)
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TheAlchemist89
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
160 Posts
August 10 2011 02:42 GMT
#85
This tool looks very cool but I'm still wary about using it... doesn't SC2 scan your RAM to check on other running programs? Can they tell that it has an overlay? Even if it's not communicating with the client, it's still displaying over it.....

I realize this should not be against the TOS... as it's the same as using a sticky note... but do we know what blizzard thinks?
Hermasaurus
Profile Blog Joined July 2011
54 Posts
August 10 2011 02:46 GMT
#86
On August 10 2011 07:17 bgx wrote:
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On August 10 2011 06:22 Existor wrote:
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

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I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?


gluing a paper or having other monitor is MUCH more distracting


So it's a factor of distraction? It's okay to use certain methods to execute your build order properly as long as you sacrifice something, otherwise it will be considered cheating.

Great point.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 02:48:06
August 10 2011 02:46 GMT
#87
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Eleaven
Profile Joined September 2010
772 Posts
August 10 2011 02:48 GMT
#88
On August 10 2011 11:46 Existor wrote:
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You monster!
DrThorMD
Profile Blog Joined February 2011
Canada359 Posts
August 10 2011 02:49 GMT
#89
Overlays have been used before and are being used in almost all sc2 productions. I dont understand what all the fuss is about.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 10 2011 02:51 GMT
#90
You monster!

It's not mine, found 2 monitors photo in google and photoshoped with SC2 screenshot and notepad with random text, that looks like build order.

Anyway, if player have 2 monitors, and second monitor with simply Windows Notepad with build order or opened image with builds, like this 3 images

http://i.imgur.com/T2bT7.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/3OzX9.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/YdzT1.jpg

It can be considered cheating too, if follow your logic.
Ungrateful
Profile Joined August 2010
United States71 Posts
August 10 2011 03:33 GMT
#91
Awesome, I will definitely be using this when learning new build orders.
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 10 2011 05:11 GMT
#92
Holy hell, many people seem negative over this.

It is NOT intended as some sort of "cheat" for incapable people. It is intended for people learning and practicing new builds to have an cleaner alternative to things such as having a list of builds in notepad.

The overlay is no different to running notepad in a different monitor, other than it gives the advantage of being in your StarCraft II field of vision. It is NOT against the ToS. There is no interaction with the SC2 client.

If you feel people are cheating and should have to alt tab when learning a new build, you're very mean.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 10 2011 05:19 GMT
#93
Holy hell, many people seem negative over this.

It is NOT intended as some sort of "cheat" for incapable people. It is intended for people learning and practicing new builds to have an cleaner alternative to things such as having a list of builds in notepad.

The overlay is no different to running notepad in a different monitor, other than it gives the advantage of being in your StarCraft II field of vision. It is NOT against the ToS. There is no interaction with the SC2 client.

If you feel people are cheating and should have to alt tab when learning a new build, you're very mean.

^ this. Stop call everything "cheaters cheating!!!"

There are widescreen/square-screen (more vision!!!), hotkeys are optimized for someone, someone got some buttons on mouse, and there are no macros (one button - for injection, another for backspace. Both buttons can be pressed at same time with one finger), someone got epic cool keyboard, that has timer with 40 seconds (who knows?) and pings every time, when it expires. Another guy can have second monitor and have NOTEPAD (omg, CHEATER!!) with build, or have screenshot with all builds for each situation, or like Veritas said above, just ALT-TAB to teamliquid.net and see build.

Sry for bad english.
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
August 10 2011 05:25 GMT
#94
Whoa, thanks a lot!!

One big problem I have found is that I stress waaay too much over build orders...I'll mess something, panic, and get stuck only a few minutes in floating 400 minerals or something and with not enough tech, units, etc. haha ^^;

Obviously I'm not very good, period, but I'm playing with silver leaguers and can't go higher: I get crushed barely 5 minutes in by gold/pat because I have several hundred unused mins and I'm still stressing over the build order ;; This should be good to help me relax and actually play hehe thanks
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 10 2011 05:27 GMT
#95
Obviously I'm not very good, period, but I'm playing with silver leaguers and can't go higher: I get crushed barely 5 minutes in by gold/pat because I have several hundred unused mins and I'm still stressing over the build order ;; This should be good to help me relax and actually play hehe thanks

Best solution - play more
Z3kk
Profile Blog Joined December 2009
4099 Posts
August 10 2011 05:32 GMT
#96
On August 10 2011 14:27 Existor wrote:
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Obviously I'm not very good, period, but I'm playing with silver leaguers and can't go higher: I get crushed barely 5 minutes in by gold/pat because I have several hundred unused mins and I'm still stressing over the build order ;; This should be good to help me relax and actually play hehe thanks

Best solution - play more


Yeah, that's true. I actually don't own the game (lol)

This is just from my experience playing beta (looooong time ago)+demo key, and I recently got to play once again, but was crushed (only played a few games) for all of the old reasons. If/when I manage to get SC2 again, the build order insert should help a lot. I was comfortable with everything except the early game build order shenanigans, so every single one of my losses (and there were a lot) were because of my build order panic hehe
Failure is not falling down over and over again. Failure is refusing to get back up.
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 10 2011 05:44 GMT
#97
On August 10 2011 03:53 JoshRT wrote:
Is there a way you can extend this so that the build older shown changes at the touch of a button? Or maybe a flow chart of decision making?

Say i see early 2nd gas on protoss and a 3 gate opening. I think possible DTs or stargate opening, so make engineering bay and put out a turret, make a raven, scout around for proxy stargate or pylon, wall off, etc etc


That sounds like a really cool idea.

Currently though, you can separate out variations by bolding them.

e.g,

...
22 - herp
25 - derp

*Variation 1
25 - blah
26 - blah
...

*Variation 2
25 - other blah
26 - other blah
...
Jhohok
Profile Joined December 2010
United States71 Posts
August 10 2011 07:56 GMT
#98
On August 10 2011 14:44 Veritas. wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2011 03:53 JoshRT wrote:
Is there a way you can extend this so that the build older shown changes at the touch of a button? Or maybe a flow chart of decision making?

Say i see early 2nd gas on protoss and a 3 gate opening. I think possible DTs or stargate opening, so make engineering bay and put out a turret, make a raven, scout around for proxy stargate or pylon, wall off, etc etc


That sounds like a really cool idea.

Currently though, you can separate out variations by bolding them.

e.g,

Show nested quote +
...
22 - herp
25 - derp

*Variation 1
25 - blah
26 - blah
...

*Variation 2
25 - other blah
26 - other blah
...

lmao I can't stop laughing. I dunno why.

And to people who call this "CHETIN"
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Hokay
Profile Joined May 2007
United States738 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 08:10:34
August 10 2011 08:09 GMT
#99
This great for learning a new race. Is there any way or plans in the future to have multiple build orders up at the same time just in case you want to make some adjustments mid game?

edit: forgot to say thanks
LWCrafter
Profile Joined March 2011
Russian Federation2 Posts
August 10 2011 08:47 GMT
#100
i think the "notebook" should contain more BO from wiki by default, probably all of them ^^ it must be not utility only but library also
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
August 10 2011 08:53 GMT
#101
On August 10 2011 17:47 LWCrafter wrote:
i think the "notebook" should contain more BO from wiki by default, probably all of them ^^ it must be not utility only but library also


That might be good but metagame is always shifting and I feel a lot of the build orders in wikipedia are outdated, except the super standards.

I think easiest thing is just to add new build orders from our fellow guys making guides at the sc2 strategy forum. They are pretty neat.

Only thing that I could give feedback on with this is if it was possible to "add" more into it, when going into midgame etc. But perhaps making two guides for that is the solution so just swapping if you got high apm or time.
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Sennap
Profile Joined December 2010
Iceland88 Posts
August 10 2011 09:06 GMT
#102
This app looks awesome dude. Thank you very much
Ruscour
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
5233 Posts
August 10 2011 09:08 GMT
#103
Any Linux user able to confirm if this works in Wine/Mono?
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 09:21:09
August 10 2011 09:16 GMT
#104
On August 10 2011 17:53 eYeball wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 10 2011 17:47 LWCrafter wrote:
i think the "notebook" should contain more BO from wiki by default, probably all of them ^^ it must be not utility only but library also


That might be good but metagame is always shifting and I feel a lot of the build orders in wikipedia are outdated, except the super standards.

I think easiest thing is just to add new build orders from our fellow guys making guides at the sc2 strategy forum. They are pretty neat.

Only thing that I could give feedback on with this is if it was possible to "add" more into it, when going into midgame etc. But perhaps making two guides for that is the solution so just swapping if you got high apm or time.


Pretty much this. I was toying with adding a parser for sc2builds or something, or even making a public db on appengine.

Also, having hotkeys for different builds is something I'd like to look at.

On August 10 2011 18:08 Ruscour wrote:
Any Linux user able to confirm if this works in Wine/Mono?


It will probably work in the latest Mono. Not so sure about the overlay though.

MalditoKyo
Profile Joined October 2010
France76 Posts
August 10 2011 10:22 GMT
#105
This is huge man, thank you som much for your work, now i can through my real notebook away and get to work on this one!
enykie
Profile Joined January 2011
Germany64 Posts
August 10 2011 11:00 GMT
#106
awesome! big ups!
Garnet
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Vietnam9021 Posts
August 10 2011 11:16 GMT
#107
This is awesome work man, thanks very much.
Gladiator6
Profile Joined June 2010
Sweden7024 Posts
August 10 2011 14:40 GMT
#108
Could you somehow make the background be changeable? I would prefer mine pitch black rather than transparent grey. Otherwise good job
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Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 10 2011 14:46 GMT
#109
On August 10 2011 23:40 eYeball wrote:
Could you somehow make the background be changeable? I would prefer mine pitch black rather than transparent grey. Otherwise good job


The grey is just while it's in unlocked mode. Double click it and everything but the text becomes invisible.
carwashguy
Profile Joined June 2009
United States175 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-10 15:00:19
August 10 2011 14:59 GMT
#110
I don't think it's a question of cheating or not. Since it doesn't interact with the game, it's akin to having a written build order list on a notebook next to your computer.

However, I do think it's bad practice. Do you think you'll see this on top pros' computers when they compete in matches? They wouldn't need it. That's because they have all their build orders memorized by heart. If you have to look at an overlay, no matter how convenient, you're dumping precious attention into something other than the actual game. You may say, "I'll just use it until I do have it memorized," but I see this more of a crutch than an actual learning tool. I can imagine how easy it would be to become dependent on this to know what to do next.

That's why I prefer Yabot. With the -o setting, it forces you to remember what to do next, and then it gives you feedback so that you're actually learning (and not just following directions). After a couple hours of this, I have it memorized very well and am ready to go into multiplayer without needing any third-party help.
LWCrafter
Profile Joined March 2011
Russian Federation2 Posts
August 10 2011 15:57 GMT
#111
On August 10 2011 18:16 Veritas. wrote:
I was toying with adding a parser for sc2builds or something, or even making a public db on appengine.


I see it this way... BOs list consists of two branches "My BOs" and "Build-in BOs". User edits "My BOs". At any given time he can press the [Import build-in] button and the program imports the BO library from a text file hosted anywhere (or in program autostart).

All further reduces the formation of this file. Community responsibility, so to speak. =) And news about it "removed BO1... added BO1...".

I think the program should be extremely simple. Adding complex mechanisms would make it uncomfortable.
PtM
Profile Joined March 2011
89 Posts
August 10 2011 22:38 GMT
#112
On August 10 2011 23:59 carwashguy wrote:
I don't think it's a question of cheating or not. Since it doesn't interact with the game, it's akin to having a written build order list on a notebook next to your computer.

However, I do think it's bad practice. Do you think you'll see this on top pros' computers when they compete in matches? They wouldn't need it. That's because they have all their build orders memorized by heart. If you have to look at an overlay, no matter how convenient, you're dumping precious attention into something other than the actual game. You may say, "I'll just use it until I do have it memorized," but I see this more of a crutch than an actual learning tool. I can imagine how easy it would be to become dependent on this to know what to do next.

That's why I prefer Yabot. With the -o setting, it forces you to remember what to do next, and then it gives you feedback so that you're actually learning (and not just following directions). After a couple hours of this, I have it memorized very well and am ready to go into multiplayer without needing any third-party help.

Eh, personally I've already found it useful. Build orders aren't especially hard to memorize so I don't feel the need to use any sophisticated method to learn them. Normally I'd just play a couple games against the computer with a notepad file open on my second monitor, then practice it a few more times without the notepad file open and this would be more than enough to learn the build. This tool just gives me a more convenient way of going through that process.
Garnet
Profile Blog Joined February 2006
Vietnam9021 Posts
August 11 2011 00:27 GMT
#113
sadly my FPS dropped to 55 from 170 when I use this
Vore210
Profile Joined January 2011
Ireland256 Posts
August 11 2011 03:24 GMT
#114
Very cool, gonna be handy to learn builds of all races. To echo what other people have said, it's obviously not cheating as it serves the function of a second monitor for those of us who haven't been blessed by two .

WIthout doubt this is one of the easiest ways to learn builds without having to take your eyes off your main screen. Thanks!
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TheLOLas
Profile Joined May 2011
United States646 Posts
August 11 2011 07:08 GMT
#115
It looks like a neat tool. However I don't think it would be used all that much by a Zerg player. My only concern like others mentioned before was if it is against the Blizzard Entertainment Terms Of Service. Basically meaning that it is against the rules.
divito
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1213 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-11 07:16:54
August 11 2011 07:16 GMT
#116
If an overlay is cheating (ignoring whatever is contained in the overlay), then all those streamers using logos/ads in their overlays are "cheating."

Given that the actual application of SC2 is not being affected in any way, and this duplicates various notebook, sticky note, or dual monitor setups, in a more "tech" solution; there is nothing wrong with it, and those opposing it as cheating are being fallacious.
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Aean
Profile Joined December 2010
Australia15 Posts
August 11 2011 07:59 GMT
#117
Hey man nice utility! Wondering if you can make the text smaller though?
Opera
Profile Joined March 2011
France469 Posts
August 11 2011 08:48 GMT
#118
Nice idea but I'll stay with my notebook and post-its
It ain't over till it's over
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 11 2011 09:05 GMT
#119
On August 11 2011 16:59 Aean wrote:
Hey man nice utility! Wondering if you can make the text smaller though?


Click "Edit Overlay"
iChau
Profile Joined December 2010
United States1210 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-12 21:49:22
August 12 2011 21:42 GMT
#120
On August 09 2011 19:16 Golgotha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 19:07 Sated wrote:
On August 09 2011 19:02 Golgotha wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:57 Project Psycho wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.


big difference between having a little sticky note on your monitor or a gigantic piece of paper stuck on, than an overlay that is directly within the monitor. It's not the same thing, so stop saying that it is. Also, can someone check if this is against blizzard rules? i love the tool but I believe it is against the user agreement.

It's exactly the same thing. How is it any different? If anything, this overlay gets in the way of the action on-screen, which makes it worse than having a piece of paper stuck to the side of your monitor.

(I love my, "LOOK HERE, MORON! BUILD MORE PYLONS!" sticky-note stuck to my monitor ♥)


then dont use it.


lmao dodger. The cellaphane thing MUST be cheating LOLOLOL.

Whoever says that this is cheating, prove it instead of saying "omgomgomgo it's against ToS". It's not like a build order alone wins the game.

@OP

I love this. This makes learning builds and applying them on ladder SOOO much easier.
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TheRageKage12
Profile Joined November 2010
United States161 Posts
August 12 2011 22:03 GMT
#121
How did you implement overlaying on the game?
FallDownMarigold
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States3710 Posts
August 12 2011 22:06 GMT
#122
On August 09 2011 19:02 Golgotha wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:57 Project Psycho wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


its just the same as having it wrote down and stuck on your monitor, which am sure a lot people do anyway.


big difference between having a little sticky note on your monitor or a gigantic piece of paper stuck on, than an overlay that is directly within the monitor. It's not the same thing, so stop saying that it is. Also, can someone check if this is against blizzard rules? i love the tool but I believe it is against the user agreement.


Erm.. It's not up to Blizzard to decide what you do with your computer outside of their game. What if I play with iTunes covering up half my screen? So what. It just sounds too convenient - which it is - and that is what bothers people. There is nothing invasive about it though, thus there is nothing Blizzard can bitch about.

If I'm wrong then I will admit I'm wrong, get embarrassed, then eat something plastic.
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 12 2011 22:32 GMT
#123
On August 13 2011 07:03 TheRageKage12 wrote:
How did you implement overlaying on the game?

1) Go to options
2) Change window mode from "FULLSCREEN" to "WINDOWED (FULLSCREEN)"
3) Click Windows hotkey for open Start menu in windows
4) ???
5) Profit!!
FLiPNoTiK
Profile Joined May 2007
United States62 Posts
August 12 2011 22:46 GMT
#124
Much rather have notepad open on my second monitor. I wouldn't want to have that overlay on my screen the whole game. Only for the first 4-5 mins or so.
makk
Profile Joined June 2011
United Kingdom132 Posts
August 12 2011 22:52 GMT
#125
Looks nice I will use it to practice a build vs ai. Though I don't see that much of an issue using it in mp. After a few games the build would be memorised anyway.

Stupid question I'm sure but how do I move the overlay?
bruteMax
Profile Joined October 2010
Canada339 Posts
August 12 2011 23:33 GMT
#126
Yup I'd like to see a way to remove it after say double-clicking. I'd also like to be able to scroll down so the overlay isn't so large to accomodate large bo's.
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Khenra
Profile Blog Joined January 2009
Netherlands885 Posts
August 13 2011 15:17 GMT
#127
Useful tool. However, it crashes after I sort the list of build orders and then click on one. I'm using Vista Business.

This signature is ruining eSports.
reneg
Profile Joined September 2010
United States859 Posts
August 13 2011 15:35 GMT
#128
really interesting tool, though i'm not going to use it myself, i feel like part of the challenge / fun is trying to remember it yourself.

Granted, i'm bad, so i could probably use every reminder i could get, but i think it's a really good / interesting community made project

Keep up the good work
moose...indian
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 13 2011 16:15 GMT
#129
Found on teamliquid similar theme

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=167295
Zergalicious
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States29 Posts
August 13 2011 16:59 GMT
#130
Consent to Monitor.
WHEN RUNNING, THE GAME MAY MONITOR YOUR COMPUTER'S RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY (RAM) FOR UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY PROGRAMS RUNNING CONCURRENTLY WITH THE GAME. AN "UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY PROGRAM" AS USED HEREIN SHALL BE DEFINED AS ANY THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE PROHIBITED BY SECTION 2. IN THE EVENT THAT THE GAME DETECTS AN UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY PROGRAM, THE GAME MAY (a) COMMUNICATE INFORMATION BACK TO BLIZZARD, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION YOUR ACCOUNT NAME, DETAILS ABOUT THE UNAUTHORIZED THIRD PARTY PROGRAM DETECTED, AND THE TIME AND DATE; AND/OR (b) EXERCISE ANY OR ALL OF ITS RIGHTS UNDER THIS AGREEMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE TO THE USER.


From: http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/company/legal/sc2eula.html

Meh, like always, if Blizzard decides that it's cheating, it's cheating. But, since this is only really an overlay that doesn't interact with the game (as stating above, ofc), I see no problem.

Just wanted to quote the legal. ;D
Find me in-game @ TheBlueBox.520!
esaul17
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada547 Posts
August 13 2011 18:36 GMT
#131
Is there anyway to select your build without minimizing the game? As I don't know what match up I will be against until I start up.
Drake
Profile Joined October 2010
Germany6146 Posts
August 13 2011 18:42 GMT
#132
jaeh and if blizzard decide its a cheat then all players with 2 monitors have a way better time

i use paper laying in front of my monitor so its pretty much the same
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CursedFeanor
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada539 Posts
August 13 2011 18:50 GMT
#133
It'd be nice to add some kind of protection against the loss of data. When you are modifying or creating a build order, clicking somewhere else (like another build) automatically deletes the changes you made without any warning. no "undo" function available either...

caused me to loose a lot of work at one point, which was kinda frustrating! now I know I need to press "update" before doing anything else... ~_~
Szuu
Profile Joined March 2011
Canada4 Posts
August 13 2011 18:56 GMT
#134
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


You're right... Better throw it up on my second monitor.
"Lifting up buildings is a counter to Zerglings!"
legatus legionis
Profile Joined October 2010
Netherlands559 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-13 19:34:19
August 13 2011 19:16 GMT
#135
This is so rediculously good. Every once a while I try to spend a lot of time playing. I would collect build orders and print them. Bind the pages together and have it stand on a thingy next to my monitor.
This makes that so much easier and better. For example a major pain was browsing through the pages to select the build order I was gonna do. Also the layout looks very good and usable, but the overlay feature blew me away. Especially after seeing Existor's screenshot, where he resized it and moved it into the bottom bar as not to obstruct vision.

+ Show Spoiler +
On August 10 2011 06:22 Existor wrote:
Show nested quote +
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

[image loading]



Show nested quote +
I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?



That is so handy <3 Say I spawn as P and decide to do some HuK style blink stalker. How the hell do you expect me to know when to chronoboost or put down the twilight council so everything lines up really well when I haven't played in a whole month!
Seriously, I can see how this adds so much value for many people just to make the game a lot more fun and playable.
You have more freedom, more efficient use of time. Rather than doing a build 100 times so you can execute it a week from now, you only have to do it 10 times because a week from now, this will help you execute it to a similar degree.

These points kinda count for a lot of build order methods, it's just the integration and possible uses for this implementation that make me so excited and positive.

If I may leave a few suggestions regarding the overlay.
- Allow it to have a background. Say black. So that you can place it in more places over the current UI and have it retain great visibility.
- Allow buildorders to be picked from the overlay with a dropdown menu.
- Allow an icon only dropdown menu to fix the race(s) of the selections available in the dropdown menu. Additionally allow a checkbox to toggle the inclusion of general builds like ZvX.
- Have a random button where it will randomly pick a buildorder for you within the set parameters.
- Enable the usage of Global Hotkeys to execute these features. The major benefit would be that it allows you to stay ingame with everything (cursor) while managing the utility on the side.
For example you could use Page Up and Page Down to browse/scroll through the dropdown menu's buildorder lists.
Keep in mind I don't actually run windowed mode so I don't know exactly how this works.

Because the length of the lists is gonna vary it would have to expand upwards or auto-scale or something. Maybe allow a window to dedicate an area of the screen to the utility, where it will scale down or not expand as opposed to scaling towards a really big font for shorter lists.

Anyway, awesome!

Edit: Decided to make a small picture to show the final part since I don't think that was clear enough.
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]
The "red block" anchors a corner. Allow different corners to become an anchor.
The "gray lines" set boundaries. So that you get control over the space and font scaling etc. Especially ment for when you "scroll/browse" through the lists "on the fly".

*The picture contains 4 parts, so if you can only see two, open it in a new window. Should've had the picture scale
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
August 13 2011 19:47 GMT
#136
Overlord tired to look at you
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 13 2011 23:29 GMT
#137
On August 14 2011 04:16 legatus legionis wrote:
This is so rediculously good. Every once a while I try to spend a lot of time playing. I would collect build orders and print them. Bind the pages together and have it stand on a thingy next to my monitor.
This makes that so much easier and better. For example a major pain was browsing through the pages to select the build order I was gonna do. Also the layout looks very good and usable, but the overlay feature blew me away. Especially after seeing Existor's screenshot, where he resized it and moved it into the bottom bar as not to obstruct vision.

+ Show Spoiler +
On August 10 2011 06:22 Existor wrote:
Show nested quote +
Thank you for your work and sharing it with us, will definitely try this out.
Can you resize? It is a bit big on the screen.

You can change size and font. Look at my style:

[image loading]



Show nested quote +
I hope people can get banned for this... seems like too much help.

Gluing a small paper to the edge of the monitor - cheating too?



That is so handy <3 Say I spawn as P and decide to do some HuK style blink stalker. How the hell do you expect me to know when to chronoboost or put down the twilight council so everything lines up really well when I haven't played in a whole month!
Seriously, I can see how this adds so much value for many people just to make the game a lot more fun and playable.
You have more freedom, more efficient use of time. Rather than doing a build 100 times so you can execute it a week from now, you only have to do it 10 times because a week from now, this will help you execute it to a similar degree.

These points kinda count for a lot of build order methods, it's just the integration and possible uses for this implementation that make me so excited and positive.

If I may leave a few suggestions regarding the overlay.
- Allow it to have a background. Say black. So that you can place it in more places over the current UI and have it retain great visibility.
- Allow buildorders to be picked from the overlay with a dropdown menu.
- Allow an icon only dropdown menu to fix the race(s) of the selections available in the dropdown menu. Additionally allow a checkbox to toggle the inclusion of general builds like ZvX.
- Have a random button where it will randomly pick a buildorder for you within the set parameters.
- Enable the usage of Global Hotkeys to execute these features. The major benefit would be that it allows you to stay ingame with everything (cursor) while managing the utility on the side.
For example you could use Page Up and Page Down to browse/scroll through the dropdown menu's buildorder lists.
Keep in mind I don't actually run windowed mode so I don't know exactly how this works.

Because the length of the lists is gonna vary it would have to expand upwards or auto-scale or something. Maybe allow a window to dedicate an area of the screen to the utility, where it will scale down or not expand as opposed to scaling towards a really big font for shorter lists.

Anyway, awesome!

Edit: Decided to make a small picture to show the final part since I don't think that was clear enough.
+ Show Spoiler +
[image loading]
The "red block" anchors a corner. Allow different corners to become an anchor.
The "gray lines" set boundaries. So that you get control over the space and font scaling etc. Especially ment for when you "scroll/browse" through the lists "on the fly".

*The picture contains 4 parts, so if you can only see two, open it in a new window. Should've had the picture scale


I'm not particularly interested in maintaining this project. It serves its primary purpose well enough, the overlay is secondary. Adding overlay interaction would be messier than I'd like due to the method it employs to be transparent and click-throughable.

Global hotkeys would be possible, but also messy (keyboard hooks aren't fun).
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 13 2011 23:33 GMT
#138
On that note, here is the source code.

If you make any worthy changes, I ask you pass on the changes/source
Nightshake
Profile Joined November 2010
France412 Posts
August 14 2011 01:40 GMT
#139
Greeeat programm, thank you very much !
Carbonthief
Profile Joined October 2010
United States289 Posts
August 14 2011 01:46 GMT
#140
I think this is fine for practice games, but if you're doing it on the ladder, I think it's cheating. I don't think it matters if you use notepad, an overlay, or tape a piece of paper to your monitor, it would still be technically cheating. The only difference is with an overlay, you break the TOS and risk getting your account banned.

Which is a shame because I think it would be an amazingly awesome tool for practicing.
epidGoaty
Profile Joined December 2010
United States219 Posts
August 14 2011 01:57 GMT
#141
Thanks bro, I have been wanting to switch to terran and this is a great start to getting the jist of each matchup. Thumbs up. I do pull it up on my second monitor to avoid these accusations of overlays being cheating, but still just as useful.
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Syrupjuice
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States173 Posts
August 14 2011 02:02 GMT
#142
Where as I think the program is pretty cool and seems to have a fair amount of potential, I don't think it will actually make you actually better. You may be able to see your build order right on the screen and be able to follow it step by step, but that's not going to encourage you to memorize your builds. I'm a firm believer that writing things down helps you to remember them, so I won't be using this program. However, I am sure there are many people who will benefit from having it.

… not keen on the overlay aspect, but I'm not the one who's going to be using it ;D
theEpsilon
Profile Joined May 2011
Austria23 Posts
August 14 2011 03:09 GMT
#143
I like it, but I would also like an option to remove the overlay once the build is over. A simple rightclick on it would do the trick imo.
Vore210
Profile Joined January 2011
Ireland256 Posts
August 14 2011 03:20 GMT
#144
On August 14 2011 12:09 theEpsilon wrote:
I like it, but I would also like an option to remove the overlay once the build is over. A simple rightclick on it would do the trick imo.


Left click then right click on the overlay while in game to remove it. Works for me.
Light a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. - Terry Pratchett
theEpsilon
Profile Joined May 2011
Austria23 Posts
August 14 2011 22:31 GMT
#145
On August 14 2011 12:20 Vore210 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 14 2011 12:09 theEpsilon wrote:
I like it, but I would also like an option to remove the overlay once the build is over. A simple rightclick on it would do the trick imo.


Left click then right click on the overlay while in game to remove it. Works for me.


You sure you have locked the overlay? Right click works if it isn't locked, but if it is, nothing works. =(
XiGua
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Sweden3085 Posts
August 14 2011 22:33 GMT
#146
Aww...

But I like to use pen and paper! I'm feeling old school. Great utility tool! I will use this a lot.
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dani`
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands2402 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-14 22:36:28
August 14 2011 22:34 GMT
#147
On August 14 2011 10:46 Carbonthief wrote:
I think this is fine for practice games, but if you're doing it on the ladder, I think it's cheating. I don't think it matters if you use notepad, an overlay, or tape a piece of paper to your monitor, it would still be technically cheating. The only difference is
with an overlay, you break the TOS and risk getting your account banned.

Which is a shame because I think it would be an amazingly awesome tool for practicing.

Can you please back up this statement, I find it difficult to believe without proof, i.e. quote the relevant part of the TOS which forbids this.
Ponyo
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States1231 Posts
August 14 2011 22:35 GMT
#148
WoW this is really good for people who just switch to protoss/terran, I always have to pause and look at the build.
ponyo.848
Theovide
Profile Joined September 2010
Sweden914 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-14 22:49:24
August 14 2011 22:47 GMT
#149
wow, must say that this is quite awesome. In fact I feel it's kind of too awesome, I would feel like I'm cheating using this :p.

(Some say that this actually is cheating, meanwhile I don't think you would get banned for this I have to agree to an extent. I feel it's kind of similar as it was to have addons in WoW helping you in arena, they where allowed and could help you a lot, but they weren't allowed in E-sports, so those who where serious often played without to many addons.)
babybell
Profile Joined June 2011
776 Posts
August 14 2011 22:51 GMT
#150
tyyy
dabom88
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States3483 Posts
August 14 2011 23:09 GMT
#151
I request that in-game times be added as well so we know the timings for these build orders.
You should not have to pay to watch the GSL, Proleague, or OSL at a reasonable time. That is not "fine" and it's BS to say otherwise. My sig since 2011. http://www.youtube.com/user/dabom88
theEpsilon
Profile Joined May 2011
Austria23 Posts
August 14 2011 23:19 GMT
#152
On August 15 2011 08:09 dabom88 wrote:
I request that in-game times be added as well so we know the timings for these build orders.


The builds are completly editable, you can edit the time into any of them. To find out the correct timings, look at liquipedia or something.
Lapso
Profile Joined July 2011
Mexico7 Posts
August 14 2011 23:56 GMT
#153
wow man, thx a lot, i was using a litle notebook, but this is awsome.
Krede
Profile Joined December 2010
Denmark139 Posts
August 15 2011 00:02 GMT
#154
Nice tool for anybody who might need it. As for myself I wont be using it, I dont even look at the screen messages as it is and will most likely have a very hard time remembering those numbers.
Here's the thing about bowling: There's not enough maps. There's two maps on bowling. Bumper Map and Dust_2
Kryt0s
Profile Joined August 2010
Germany209 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-08-15 00:04:38
August 15 2011 00:03 GMT
#155
Really nice work, but it sure seems alot like YABOT to me.

Edit: Of course you can't use YABOT on ladder...
mprs
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada2933 Posts
August 15 2011 05:32 GMT
#156
Hey I get this problem after running the program:

+ Show Spoiler +
See the end of this message for details on invoking
just-in-time (JIT) debugging instead of this dialog box.

************** Exception Text **************
System.NullReferenceException: Object reference not set to an instance of an object.
at Build_Order_Notebook.frmMain.lvBuilds_MouseUp(Object sender, MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.OnMouseUp(MouseEventArgs e)
at System.Windows.Forms.ListView.WmReflectNotify(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.ListView.WndProc(Message& m)
at EXControls.EXListView.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.OnMessage(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.ControlNativeWindow.WndProc(Message& m)
at System.Windows.Forms.NativeWindow.Callback(IntPtr hWnd, Int32 msg, IntPtr wparam, IntPtr lparam)


************** Loaded Assemblies **************
mscorlib
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4961 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/Microsoft.NET/Framework/v2.0.50727/mscorlib.dll
----------------------------------------
Build Order Notebook
Assembly Version: 1.0.4238.16229
Win32 Version: 1.0.0.0
CodeBase: file:///F:/Users/Zaid/Desktop/Build%20Order%20Notebook.exe
----------------------------------------
System.Windows.Forms
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4961 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Windows.Forms/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Windows.Forms.dll
----------------------------------------
System
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4962 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Drawing
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Drawing/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Drawing.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Xml
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Xml/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Xml.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Configuration
Assembly Version: 2.0.0.0
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4927 (NetFXspW7.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Configuration/2.0.0.0__b03f5f7f11d50a3a/System.Configuration.dll
----------------------------------------
vxvwvf6c
Assembly Version: 1.0.4238.16229
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4962 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
vehz0did
Assembly Version: 1.0.4238.16229
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4962 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
xtxilfk-
Assembly Version: 1.0.4238.16229
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4962 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
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bdty1haw
Assembly Version: 1.0.4238.16229
Win32 Version: 2.0.50727.4962 (win7RTMGDR.050727-4900)
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System/2.0.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.dll
----------------------------------------
System.Core
Assembly Version: 3.5.0.0
Win32 Version: 3.5.30729.4926 built by: NetFXw7
CodeBase: file:///F:/Windows/assembly/GAC_MSIL/System.Core/3.5.0.0__b77a5c561934e089/System.Core.dll
----------------------------------------

************** JIT Debugging **************
To enable just-in-time (JIT) debugging, the .config file for this
application or computer (machine.config) must have the
jitDebugging value set in the system.windows.forms section.
The application must also be compiled with debugging
enabled.

For example:

<configuration>
<system.windows.forms jitDebugging="true" />
</configuration>

When JIT debugging is enabled, any unhandled exception
will be sent to the JIT debugger registered on the computer
rather than be handled by this dialog box.


We talkin about PRACTICE
KorsatH
Profile Joined January 2011
Italy26 Posts
August 15 2011 09:34 GMT
#157
Great!
Thanks a lot
SC2Epic
Profile Joined June 2011
United States25 Posts
August 15 2011 09:39 GMT
#158
Wow, really useful! I might try this out as it seems like it can help a ton.
Kamma
Profile Joined June 2011
Denmark111 Posts
August 15 2011 10:43 GMT
#159
Would be awesome for just practicing your macro and getting used to using different builds.

I can replace the little pieces of papers on my desktop now :D
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
neo_rtr
Profile Joined October 2010
Sweden70 Posts
August 15 2011 22:09 GMT
#160
i LIKE IT. very useful to keep track of the build orders.
Now practising a build i notice that if i join a custom game, changing screens i loose track of the game.
Say i am with a zerg. While the Sc2 screen is loading i need to alt-tab to the notebook and choose the proper build.
I think IF you could add a button so while SC2 is full screen, not window, so i can choose the build order i want (with out Alt-Tab) i could help me, alot.
Great work
GhostFall
Profile Blog Joined March 2010
United States830 Posts
August 17 2011 09:04 GMT
#161
How come in everyone's screenshots, the overlay is clear. Mine has a white opaque background so it renders it unusable since it blocks the screen.
Veritas
Profile Joined January 2011
United Kingdom106 Posts
August 18 2011 13:34 GMT
#162
On August 17 2011 18:04 GhostFall wrote:
How come in everyone's screenshots, the overlay is clear. Mine has a white opaque background so it renders it unusable since it blocks the screen.

To lock the overlay, double click inside the overlay content.
Vore210
Profile Joined January 2011
Ireland256 Posts
August 21 2011 22:02 GMT
#163
Kills my fps when I use it, no idea why :/
Light a man a fire and he'll be warm for a day, but set fire to him and he's warm for the rest of his life. - Terry Pratchett
Octanepro
Profile Joined May 2011
United States416 Posts
August 21 2011 22:40 GMT
#164
So now can we get a website to create a community around this tool and create a giant Build Order Database so we can download builds and have a feature to import them? Or event a giant Database so we can view and manual type in the new build orders.
Daily Terran Streaming - http://www.twitch.tv/octaneproscii
Imalengrat
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Australia365 Posts
August 23 2011 08:20 GMT
#165
This is great...Thanking you a lot.
Mass Motherships Counters Almost everything
Kolvacs
Profile Blog Joined June 2010
Canada1203 Posts
August 23 2011 08:23 GMT
#166
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


You don't need to use it.
This is an awesome program! :D
Belisarius
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia6231 Posts
August 23 2011 08:28 GMT
#167
On August 23 2011 17:23 Kolvacs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


You don't need to use it.
This is an awesome program! :D


It's an important point, though. You could just put a post-it note on your monitor, sure; I don't think it's "cheating" at all, but if it's against ToS, which I'm pretty sure overlays are, it can get you banned from bnet.

Sorry OP, it's an awesome little tool, but I won't be using it unless I know for sure it's green. Plus I have two monitors.
tyles
Profile Joined August 2010
United Kingdom509 Posts
August 23 2011 09:41 GMT
#168
On August 23 2011 17:28 Belisarius wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2011 17:23 Kolvacs wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


You don't need to use it.
This is an awesome program! :D


It's an important point, though. You could just put a post-it note on your monitor, sure; I don't think it's "cheating" at all, but if it's against ToS, which I'm pretty sure overlays are, it can get you banned from bnet.

Sorry OP, it's an awesome little tool, but I won't be using it unless I know for sure it's green. Plus I have two monitors.


So you can make those build orders cover your whole second screen, you cheater!
Tyles.772 Bobstar.223 I'm just disappointed they overhyped an announcement which would obviously cause a lot of backlash in the TL community. Sure they acquired huk, but they didn't have to rub it in our faces.
Giant Squid Thing
Profile Joined August 2011
England54 Posts
September 02 2011 17:37 GMT
#169
On August 23 2011 17:28 Belisarius wrote:
Show nested quote +
On August 23 2011 17:23 Kolvacs wrote:
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


You don't need to use it.
This is an awesome program! :D


It's an important point, though. You could just put a post-it note on your monitor, sure; I don't think it's "cheating" at all, but if it's against ToS, which I'm pretty sure overlays are, it can get you banned from bnet.

Sorry OP, it's an awesome little tool, but I won't be using it unless I know for sure it's green. Plus I have two monitors.



This hurts to read.

You're basing your entire point on absolutely no evidence. 'I think' was your strongest point of conviction.

get the ToS control+f "overlay"
please think.
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13389 Posts
September 02 2011 17:48 GMT
#170
On August 09 2011 18:53 iaretehnoob wrote:
overlay = cheating imo


Unlike other overlays that flash every 20 seconds to say build a worker or provide outside mechanical assistance to the game this just shows a build order. You could put it on sticky notes around your monitor if you want. This doesnt actually give someone any real advantage other than saying : look this is what you do up to 40 food and 3 minutes into the game

Cool app will definitely help with learning new BOs for sure.
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
CaptainPlatypus
Profile Blog Joined March 2009
United States852 Posts
September 02 2011 18:10 GMT
#171
It throws up unhandled exceptions pretty frequently for me, not sure why. Windows 7, everything latest.
Gomox
Profile Joined December 2010
32 Posts
September 03 2011 19:47 GMT
#172
This thing is pretty cool, but my fps drops really hard if I run this =( Think I'll have to use notepad again ... but really good work.
-Exodus-
Profile Joined September 2011
Canada3 Posts
September 03 2011 20:14 GMT
#173
I've actually been looking for something like this!
Thanks a lot!
Neagle
Profile Joined September 2011
Mexico1 Post
September 12 2011 20:45 GMT
#174
Thank You a Lot!! This is great!
Rock n' Roll!
Asday
Profile Joined November 2010
United Kingdom388 Posts
September 12 2011 22:40 GMT
#175
Overlays, as far as I know, are against EULA and will give you a lot of trouble, because there's no actual way for the client to realise it's not doing something like revealing cloaked shit, or removing fog of war.
Kajarn
Profile Joined September 2010
United States126 Posts
September 12 2011 22:45 GMT
#176
This looks like a really awesome tool to use for teacing someone new to Starcraft.

I was recently teaching my brother how to play. He has some video game experience but no RTS experience. Learning builds/strategies is nothing new. But watching him constantly have to look down at a peice of paper to see when he builds his next pylon, only to not watch the probe that walked right past his first pylon into the back corner of his base.....

Good for those who don't know a build and can work on both their awareness (looking at the overlay kind of like looking at the minimap) and the build itself at the same time. Eventually they won't need the overlay and can instead use this skill of constantly looking over at something to good use with the minimap.
CrazyF1r3f0x
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States2120 Posts
September 12 2011 22:50 GMT
#177
Awesome work, I'll definitely be using this; much better then keeping it in a notepad document
"Actual happiness always looks pretty squalid in comparison with the overcompensations for misery."
kineticSYN
Profile Joined May 2011
United States909 Posts
September 12 2011 22:54 GMT
#178
this thing rocks, helps a ton for build order crispness, thanks!
IMMvp #1 :)
Cirqueenflex
Profile Joined October 2010
499 Posts
September 13 2011 08:16 GMT
#179
helps a lot for ppl like me
you are amazing, thank you very much for this useful tool!
Give a man a fire, you keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.
CooDu
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia899 Posts
September 13 2011 08:19 GMT
#180
Awesome man, will be great for learning new stuff or refining bos that I work on. Very neat indeed.
Great contribution thankyou!
Just a simple guy, going wherever this journey takes me.
smocca
Profile Joined May 2010
United States83 Posts
September 13 2011 08:39 GMT
#181
Sweet app! Thanks I used it a bunch today and it is very helpful with learning Terran builds for the first time.

On September 03 2011 03:10 CaptainPlatypus wrote:
It throws up unhandled exceptions pretty frequently for me, not sure why. Windows 7, everything latest.


I had this problem too. It only seems to happen when I try to sort by matchup type. If I avoid that it seems to never happen.
Mithriel
Profile Joined November 2010
Netherlands2969 Posts
September 13 2011 08:43 GMT
#182
Wow thanks!!! I always had 3 different notepads open on my second monitor (TvP, TvZ and TvT buildorders). But that was really messy. Now i'll just use the notebook for this, nicely and organised!!

Though not sure about using the overlay myself, afraid people might get banned (even by accident like the VoIP thingy)
There is no shame in defeat so long as the spirit is unconquered. | Cheering for Maru, Innovation and MMA!
ShadowBumble
Profile Joined September 2010
Netherlands87 Posts
September 13 2011 12:45 GMT
#183
On September 13 2011 17:43 Mithriel wrote:
Wow thanks!!! I always had 3 different notepads open on my second monitor (TvP, TvZ and TvT buildorders). But that was really messy. Now i'll just use the notebook for this, nicely and organised!!

Though not sure about using the overlay myself, afraid people might get banned (even by accident like the VoIP thingy)


Well the overlay is a different story but i like it just because i can quick and clear look up things on my secondairy screen :d

Nice App
All men can see these tactics whereby I conquer, but what none can see is the strategy out of which victory is evolved.
Gomox
Profile Joined December 2010
32 Posts
September 17 2011 14:31 GMT
#184
Does someone know how to solve the problem that my fps drops from 60 to 20 once I move the overlay from my 2nd monitor over my sc2???
Warzilla
Profile Joined December 2010
Czech Republic311 Posts
October 01 2011 12:35 GMT
#185
Lol i'm using this application like from the first day it came out and i'm fine - meaning no ban on bnet, no anything.. Suprised, there are still people bitching about cheating thing :D However it is not being considered as cheating! So i just wanted to let everyone know that you can use it without a moment of hesitation ))
"AFTER LOST GAME - I usually run around in circles yelling "WHY OH GOD WHY" in my room, pointing towards the sky. After 5 to 10min ,i get tired and go back to playing"
theturbo
Profile Joined September 2011
Australia7 Posts
October 02 2011 04:59 GMT
#186
what a great program!!! thank you!
Can't fight fate
Makaveli1
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
United States118 Posts
October 21 2011 01:09 GMT
#187
this is sick man thanks
HorussTv
Profile Joined June 2010
Mexico34 Posts
November 20 2011 06:20 GMT
#188
This is great work ty
genius_man16
Profile Joined February 2011
United States749 Posts
November 20 2011 07:37 GMT
#189
Is there any way to make the text bigger? I tried using it on my TV screen but it's almost impossible to read b/c the text is so small and I can't resize it.
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Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
November 20 2011 08:06 GMT
#190
On November 20 2011 16:37 genius_man16 wrote:
Is there any way to make the text bigger? I tried using it on my TV screen but it's almost impossible to read b/c the text is so small and I can't resize it.

You can change font and size of text
-iNko
Profile Joined August 2010
Lithuania160 Posts
November 20 2011 09:25 GMT
#191
now instead of printing out 3823091 build orders on paper i can simply use this, thx soo much <3

L3o
Profile Joined August 2011
United States28 Posts
November 20 2011 10:02 GMT
#192
I think it's a genius idea. I'm not going to be using it for build orders, but i have it setup to display my mental checklist day[9] style. =D
Devote each day to the object then in time and every evening will find something done.
Johnnybb
Profile Joined August 2010
Denmark486 Posts
November 20 2011 13:28 GMT
#193
Wow that is so cool :D downloading right now!
Sergail
Profile Joined October 2011
France3 Posts
November 23 2011 09:51 GMT
#194
Hello, I made a video for French

SC2 Scrapbook on Youtube

Build Order Notebook SC2 Scrapbook Overlay pour Build Order

Clairement ça va vous guidez à réaliser votre Build-order (BO)


1. To use the overlay, YOU MUST USE WINDOWED MODE. The way this overlay works is the same way there is absolutely no reason to get banned for using it. It's an invisible window, not a DirectX overlay injection.

2. People still having issues not mentioned above should post here or message me.

3. Mac users can use Mono, but it's doubtful that the overlays will work.

Lien du Téléchargement : https://bitbucket.org/Veritasimo/sc2-scrapbook/downloads/SC2Scrapbook 2.2.zip

Facebook : http://facebook.com/pages/Summer-Et-Sergail/231041386922361
SedativeDev
Profile Joined August 2010
Slovenia316 Posts
November 23 2011 10:57 GMT
#195
I jsut discovered something!! This kind of programs are saving the world (or forrests in particular)!!!

Instead of writing on paper u just open scrapbook an watch BO from there.

tnx for this kind of program which helps us who can't play more than maybe hour a day.
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