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AGIANTSMURF
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1232 Posts
May 29 2012 22:52 GMT
#381
everytime this thread gets bumped i think its new information........

On May 30 2012 07:49 Spray wrote:
I wasn't around for the beginning of sc2, how do beta keys get distributed?


if it works based the same way as d3, you go to your account settings on the bnet website (us.battle.net)

and fill out the beta-opt in form (it scans your system info) after that you cross your fingers and hope they send one to you
Thats "Grand-Master" SMURF to you.....
Amlitzer
Profile Joined August 2010
United States471 Posts
May 29 2012 22:54 GMT
#382
On May 30 2012 05:47 fraktoasters wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 30 2012 05:37 blade55555 wrote:
On May 18 2012 01:33 snailz wrote:
On April 28 2012 10:47 Highways wrote:
Rushing too fast.

Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.

Poor form by Blizzard.


what this guy said

i'm even considering skipping buying hots until i get that "omg toss is actually interesting to play" feeling back

i hear Dota2 is pretty good, oh blizzard :o)


Man who knew that 2 years was way to fast for an expansion lol...


At the rate Blizzard is capable of nowadays with quality and content, yeah it is lol.

You have to remember that a lot of this content was already partially worked out back when SC2 was still planned to be a single game.
"Not even justice, I want to get truth!"
Omegalisk
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
United States337 Posts
May 29 2012 23:19 GMT
#383
On May 30 2012 07:54 Amlitzer wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 30 2012 05:47 fraktoasters wrote:
On May 30 2012 05:37 blade55555 wrote:
On May 18 2012 01:33 snailz wrote:
On April 28 2012 10:47 Highways wrote:
Rushing too fast.

Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.

Poor form by Blizzard.


what this guy said

i'm even considering skipping buying hots until i get that "omg toss is actually interesting to play" feeling back

i hear Dota2 is pretty good, oh blizzard :o)


Man who knew that 2 years was way to fast for an expansion lol...


At the rate Blizzard is capable of nowadays with quality and content, yeah it is lol.

You have to remember that a lot of this content was already partially worked out back when SC2 was still planned to be a single game.


I think it still is a "single" game; they just pre-planned the expansions. The only thing that was really different was that the story was broken into the expansions by race (same amount of content, but I don't know if it was the best choice).
Diamond
Profile Blog Joined May 2009
United States10796 Posts
May 30 2012 00:29 GMT
#384
On May 30 2012 06:28 Oreo7 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On May 30 2012 05:55 Diamond wrote:
On May 30 2012 05:45 Von wrote:
TL / DR the entire thread to see if anyone caught this ...

But:

- IF the alpha version of HotS is scheduled for a massive public rollout at MLG Anaheim, and

- They actually DO plan on realeasing a public beta in "the weeks after" the event, then ..

In accordance with standard gaming industry practice - and common sense - that means there are more than
a few people out there in the community that are already playing HoTS in a private alpha test leading up
to Anaheim.

ie. Probably more than a few of the pro's have it. As well as community celeb types (the Day9's, Wheat's etc).

They most likely got it already lol. Under a non-disclosure agreement (of course)

bastids


Not even remotely true.....


You're pretty confident. How do you know?


You could say I know some people.
Ballistix Gaming Global Gaming/Esports Marketing Manager - twitter.com/esvdiamond
carloselcoco
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2302 Posts
June 07 2012 19:09 GMT
#385
More signs that point to HotS Beta closely after this weekend:

SC2 discount of 33% this weekend:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/6276735/33_Off_StarCraft_II_–_This_Week_Only-6_7_2012#blog

Patch 1.5 Arcade Beta - Rate The Game Contest:
http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/6195249/Patch_15_Arcade_Beta_-_Rate_The_Game_Contest-6_4_2012#blog

The actual beginning of the Beta testing of patch 1.5 which Blizzard said would be close to HotS.



Lets play a game. Lets guess when the Beta will start! :D


Poll: When will the Beta for HotS begin?

NEVER!!! (460)
 
57%

4+ weeks after MLG (215)
 
27%

2-4 weeks after MLG (67)
 
8%

1-2 weeks after MLG (40)
 
5%

Less than a week after MLG (29)
 
4%

811 total votes

Your vote: When will the Beta for HotS begin?

(Vote): Less than a week after MLG
(Vote): 1-2 weeks after MLG
(Vote): 2-4 weeks after MLG
(Vote): 4+ weeks after MLG
(Vote): NEVER!!!


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Josh_rakoons
Profile Joined December 2011
United Kingdom1158 Posts
June 07 2012 19:13 GMT
#386
I hope for less than a week, but realistically it could be anywhere between 1-4 weeks.
C-ZG
Profile Joined May 2012
35 Posts
June 07 2012 19:15 GMT
#387
I wish it never came :/ I'll probably stick with WoL for a few weeks / months to see if I like it
HelloSon
Profile Joined April 2010
United States456 Posts
June 07 2012 19:29 GMT
#388
sigh...

On May 30 2012 07:52 AGIANTSMURF wrote:
everytime this thread gets bumped i think its new information........


yo
Existor
Profile Joined July 2010
Russian Federation4295 Posts
June 07 2012 19:30 GMT
#389
I think, it will be month or two. You know that it's a Blizzard and how "fast" they're doing everything
GinDo
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
3327 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-06-07 19:34:39
June 07 2012 19:34 GMT
#390
I am hoping they are giving away free Keys with game reservations like last time.


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Steam101
Profile Joined November 2011
Argentina47 Posts
June 07 2012 19:43 GMT
#391
I just checked the rules to the HotS beta key giveaway :

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/contests/arcade-mod/rules.html

and I came across this line "If you reside in the States of North Dakota, Vermont, Connecticut or Maryland in the United States or the Province of Quebec in Canada, you are not eligible to participate in this Contest."

anyone know why Blizzard would put a restriction like that?
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Mattidute
Profile Joined May 2011
Netherlands232 Posts
June 07 2012 19:45 GMT
#392
On June 08 2012 04:43 Steam101 wrote:
I just checked the rules to the HotS beta key giveaway :

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/contests/arcade-mod/rules.html

and I came across this line "If you reside in the States of North Dakota, Vermont, Connecticut or Maryland in the United States or the Province of Quebec in Canada, you are not eligible to participate in this Contest."

anyone know why Blizzard would put a restriction like that?


Certain places have certain laws against stuff that might in some way resemble a contest like this, so Blizzard never does it in those places even if the laws wouldn't affect it, it's the same for certain countries in EU that never get into those kind of contests.
Masada714
Profile Joined March 2011
United States89 Posts
June 07 2012 19:47 GMT
#393
I wouldn't be surprised if the Beta for HotS starts with Season 8. It seems that everything is lining up that way. MLG the weekend before the new season and getting HotS at the tournament and by now they usually say something about the new map pool as well. Maybe it is just a coincidence but that would be awesome if it starts next week
Aristotle7
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
United States120 Posts
June 07 2012 19:48 GMT
#394
On June 08 2012 04:45 Mattidute wrote:
Show nested quote +
On June 08 2012 04:43 Steam101 wrote:
I just checked the rules to the HotS beta key giveaway :

http://us.blizzard.com/en-us/community/contests/arcade-mod/rules.html

and I came across this line "If you reside in the States of North Dakota, Vermont, Connecticut or Maryland in the United States or the Province of Quebec in Canada, you are not eligible to participate in this Contest."

anyone know why Blizzard would put a restriction like that?


Certain places have certain laws against stuff that might in some way resemble a contest like this, so Blizzard never does it in those places even if the laws wouldn't affect it, it's the same for certain countries in EU that never get into those kind of contests.

Yes, thank your local/federal government for putting such restrictions on Blizzard.
Master Terran on NA
Adonminus
Profile Joined January 2012
Israel543 Posts
June 07 2012 19:51 GMT
#395
With all the units removes, while giving protoss useless units in hots. I wish HotS never gets released since it ruins the protoss race. Unless they actually make some decent protoss units, I'll have to switch race.

Also I never understood why would you ever remove units in an "expansion", the word speaks for itself, you're supposed to expand the game.
theBOOCH
Profile Joined November 2010
United States832 Posts
June 07 2012 19:57 GMT
#396
I always expected HOTS to be released mid-summer. I'm definitely looking forward to it :D
If all you're offering is Dos Equis, I will stay thirsty thank you very much.
Masada714
Profile Joined March 2011
United States89 Posts
June 07 2012 19:59 GMT
#397
On June 08 2012 04:51 Adonminus wrote:
With all the units removes, while giving protoss useless units in hots. I wish HotS never gets released since it ruins the protoss race. Unless they actually make some decent protoss units, I'll have to switch race.

Also I never understood why would you ever remove units in an "expansion", the word speaks for itself, you're supposed to expand the game.

I can't wait for the new units in Hots as Protoss. The Oracle is going to be fun to use and will be interesting to see how strategies develop off of that. The Tempest I think will actually make Stargate play more viable again and will certainly help against the end game zerg comp right now.

I do think though that they will have to at least add a replacement unit for the Replicant, cause as it stands right now Protoss is getting 3 units removed (Mothership, Carrier, Replicant) and only getting 2 new units with (Tempest, Oracle). I'm rather excited for this weekend and what we have to look forward too.
Doodsmack
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States7224 Posts
June 07 2012 20:02 GMT
#398
How would blizzard know whether you reside in those states and thus shouldn't be given a beta key? I dont remember having to provide an address to set up a bnet account.
BoZiffer
Profile Joined November 2011
United States1841 Posts
June 07 2012 20:06 GMT
#399
I think the price discount on WoL is pretty telling. I personally think that they're looking for a Spring Next Year release so a beta should be out soon but thats just complete guessing.
HTOMario
Profile Blog Joined March 2012
United States439 Posts
June 07 2012 20:14 GMT
#400
On June 08 2012 05:02 Doodsmack wrote:
How would blizzard know whether you reside in those states and thus shouldn't be given a beta key? I dont remember having to provide an address to set up a bnet account.


You connect to their servers, I'm sure they can locate the area where you live.
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