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Remember you can pre-order your copy through the TL store and help support Team Liquid! It's also an easy way to get a beta key!
BlackVelvet
Profile Joined April 2012
51 Posts
November 14 2012 04:46 GMT
#821
On November 14 2012 12:46 magnaflow wrote:
Why am I not excited for this?


The beta fell flat and Blizz is still releasing the expansion despite them still scrambling to balance WoL (after the WCS) 26 months after release. We should be shaking our heads if they DON'T delay it.
Plansix
Profile Blog Joined April 2011
United States60190 Posts
November 14 2012 04:48 GMT
#822
On November 14 2012 13:40 DarkPlasmaBall wrote:
Do you receive one beta key per HotS copy bought/ pre-ordered through TL/ Amazon?

I have two younger brothers and so I'm considering buying three in advance (as I did with WoL), and so I'm hoping to receive three beta keys (one for each of us). Will I receive three beta keys if I buy them all together? Do I need to purchase all of them separately?

Also, what if I already have a beta key? Is that irrelevant?


I would recommend ordering from three accounts on amazon. I don't think they are going to give multiple keys to a single order.
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Dingobloo
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia1903 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-14 05:04:16
November 14 2012 05:03 GMT
#823
On November 14 2012 13:43 zerglingrodeo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 12:58 LeaD wrote:
On November 14 2012 11:42 Zephirdd wrote:
On November 14 2012 11:40 lepape wrote:
It's surprising how fast Blizzard managed to release Brood War back in 98, it took them only 8 months. In terms of the usual Blizzard speed, that's near the speed of light.

But three years development for this one... well, I won't complain about anything, although I have no clue what took so long. But seriously, another three years from now, when the second expasion will come out, this will just seem like some kind of joke. Wings of Liberty will feel like it's decades away for most people.


tbh, they weren't working on Diablo and WoW between SC and SC:BW releases.


They have entirely different teams working on each game, so making multiple games at once has no correlation with the length of time it takes them to complete one or the other.



Having talked to some Blizzard employees, I am under the impression that they shuffle people around from team to team depending on what is most pressing.


This is pretty easy to check, you just need to compare the credits of SC2 with the credits of D3,

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AvbIVki034R2dDQ0ekVKVkhCVGhnRlRmc0JldjlBSmc

So they mainly share sub-teams, battle.net, cinematics, audio, QA, some writing. It's a slightly incomplete list because it was compiled with google refine from 2 different sources of credits but it does give some idea.
trinxified
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada7774 Posts
November 14 2012 05:37 GMT
#824
On November 14 2012 13:38 trinxified wrote:
Anybody mind telling me what's included in the beta? Is it just multiplayer?

And, is it only from Amazon? An earlier poster said that other retailers are giving them out too?


shameless self-bump!
HoriZoNXI
Profile Joined May 2012
Australia310 Posts
November 14 2012 05:45 GMT
#825
2 Days before my birthday! :D
dcsoda
Profile Joined June 2011
United States583 Posts
November 14 2012 05:51 GMT
#826
On November 14 2012 12:13 coMbs wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 12:07 dcsoda wrote:
On November 14 2012 11:43 coMbs wrote:
Considering pre-ordering but I don't want to pay $8 for shipping to get on release day. However if I get the free shipping it will take 5-8 business days and I know I'll be having a panic attack waiting that long after release to play. What should I do? Is Amazon just trying to milk me for an extra $8? because I don't see why it wouldn't be at my door on the release day regardless of shipping type, I'm ordering freaking 4 months in advance


Well it's not like Amazon has copies just sitting there right now. They'll get some right before release and that's why you have to pay for shipping.

Of course not, maybe I'm clueless about this whole pre-ordering thing but why would I pay $48 to get the game on release when I could go to the store and get it for it's retail price? I thought pre-ordering usually guaranteed you the game on or before the release date for a similar price, otherwise why bother?


It's got nothing to do with preordering and everything to do with ordering online. Places charge for shipping this is nothing new and amazon will get it to you on release day. Also $48 will be extremely similar to buying a $40 dollar game plus tax at a store. Plus you're getting access to the beta so that's worth the shipping cost easy.
Dingobloo
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
Australia1903 Posts
November 14 2012 05:56 GMT
#827
On November 14 2012 14:37 trinxified wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 13:38 trinxified wrote:
Anybody mind telling me what's included in the beta? Is it just multiplayer?

And, is it only from Amazon? An earlier poster said that other retailers are giving them out too?


shameless self-bump!


It's multiplayer only, and for a while there it was 1v1 only i'm not sure if this is still true.

Amazon and Gamespot in certain countries are the only places that seem confirmed to be doing it so far, you'll have to check with your local retailer there's no guarantee that they'll be doing it.
trinxified
Profile Joined December 2010
Canada7774 Posts
November 14 2012 06:14 GMT
#828
On November 14 2012 14:56 Dingobloo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 14:37 trinxified wrote:
On November 14 2012 13:38 trinxified wrote:
Anybody mind telling me what's included in the beta? Is it just multiplayer?

And, is it only from Amazon? An earlier poster said that other retailers are giving them out too?


shameless self-bump!


It's multiplayer only, and for a while there it was 1v1 only i'm not sure if this is still true.

Amazon and Gamespot in certain countries are the only places that seem confirmed to be doing it so far, you'll have to check with your local retailer there's no guarantee that they'll be doing it.


Hmmm gamestop? Like ordering in person will you get a key?
GoldforGolden
Profile Joined September 2012
China102 Posts
November 14 2012 06:41 GMT
#829
JB hi fi also is doing the offer in Australia (but with a high price tag)
We think too much, feel too little
eviltomahawk
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States11135 Posts
November 14 2012 06:53 GMT
#830
On November 14 2012 14:56 Dingobloo wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 14:37 trinxified wrote:
On November 14 2012 13:38 trinxified wrote:
Anybody mind telling me what's included in the beta? Is it just multiplayer?

And, is it only from Amazon? An earlier poster said that other retailers are giving them out too?


shameless self-bump!


It's multiplayer only, and for a while there it was 1v1 only i'm not sure if this is still true.

Amazon and Gamespot in certain countries are the only places that seem confirmed to be doing it so far, you'll have to check with your local retailer there's no guarantee that they'll be doing it.

The beta ladder only has 1v1, both ranked and unranked. You can play team games and vs ai via custom games, however. There are also a few user-made maps that have been uploaded, such as unit tester maps.
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Parcelleus
Profile Joined January 2011
Australia1662 Posts
November 14 2012 07:12 GMT
#831
Cool release date confirmed. Was hoping would be in 2012 , oh well, still plenty SC2 around. xD
*burp*
Fliparoni
Profile Joined February 2012
205 Posts
November 14 2012 07:23 GMT
#832
Anyone get their beta key yet that pre-ordered today? I forgot if Amazon says you'll get it in up to 4 days or 4 days.
voltaic
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
1071 Posts
November 14 2012 07:55 GMT
#833
does anyone know when the physical CE or standard editions will be out? afaik CE (physcial) is a few days before the actual launch isn't it
Fueled
Profile Joined October 2011
United States1610 Posts
November 14 2012 07:59 GMT
#834
On November 14 2012 16:55 Denda Reloaded wrote:
does anyone know when the physical CE or standard editions will be out? afaik CE (physcial) is a few days before the actual launch isn't it

Depends on where you order it from. Amazon normally gets it to you a few days before release or on the day of release.
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MasterFischer
Profile Joined August 2009
Denmark836 Posts
November 14 2012 08:09 GMT
#835
Got a few questions:

Is it possible to pre-order on amazon.com, get a beta key, and then cancel the pre-order, but still have the beta key ? )

Also, does the beta keys from amazon.com work for eu players? Is it all the same server or what?
WHO is this who speaks to me as though I needed his advice?
Mysticesper
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1183 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-14 08:30:05
November 14 2012 08:25 GMT
#836
On November 14 2012 17:09 MasterFischer wrote:
Got a few questions:

Is it possible to pre-order on amazon.com, get a beta key, and then cancel the pre-order, but still have the beta key ? )

Also, does the beta keys from amazon.com work for eu players? Is it all the same server or what?


You probably could... Amazon doesn't charge you until it ships, and I don't think I have ever had a preorder that cannot be canceled. Once your key is entered in bnet, you certainly don't have to worry about it being taken away.

Beta keys probably work globally.. if not, you might need to make a temp us.battle.net account.

On November 14 2012 16:59 Fueled wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 16:55 Denda Reloaded wrote:
does anyone know when the physical CE or standard editions will be out? afaik CE (physcial) is a few days before the actual launch isn't it

Depends on where you order it from. Amazon normally gets it to you a few days before release or on the day of release.

Amazon does indeed have release date delivery for this product :D

For me, it comes out on spring break.. so perfect time to spend many waking hours doing the campaign
MasterFischer
Profile Joined August 2009
Denmark836 Posts
November 14 2012 08:28 GMT
#837
On November 14 2012 17:25 Mysticesper wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 14 2012 17:09 MasterFischer wrote:
Got a few questions:

Is it possible to pre-order on amazon.com, get a beta key, and then cancel the pre-order, but still have the beta key ? )

Also, does the beta keys from amazon.com work for eu players? Is it all the same server or what?


You probably could... Amazon doesn't charge you until it ships, and I don't think I have ever had a preorder that cannot be canceled. Once your key is entered in bnet, you certainly don't have to worry about it being taken away.

Beta keys probably work globally.. if not, you might need to make a temp us.battle.net account.

Amazon does indeed have release date delivery for this product :D

'
Thx man... So I will see if I can add this to me EU acc, or i'll just make a temp U.S one I guess. Thanks.
WHO is this who speaks to me as though I needed his advice?
Anonymous_Coward
Profile Joined July 2011
United Kingdom1347 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-14 08:32:50
November 14 2012 08:30 GMT
#838
Blizzard Collector's editions are so uninspiring.

Behind the scenes DVD...Meh, it's the same every time
Art book is ok for flicking through once or twice
Some ingame items for other games you may or may not play
Another mouse pad...just like the one in every WoW expansion.

I was hoping for something unique like the Raynor dogtags from WoL, this is all pretty generic. Do not want.

Not to mention another £10 for the digital deluxe, which gives absolutely nothing if you don't play zerg/WoW/Diablo. Nice marketing.
Darksoldierr
Profile Joined May 2010
Hungary2012 Posts
November 14 2012 08:38 GMT
#839
On November 14 2012 17:30 Anonymous_Coward wrote:
Blizzard Collector's editions are so uninspiring.

Behind the scenes DVD...Meh, it's the same every time
Art book is ok for flicking through once or twice
Some ingame items for other games you may or may not play
Another mouse pad...just like the one in every WoW expansion.

I was hoping for something unique like the Raynor dogtags from WoL, this is all pretty generic. Do not want.

Not to mention another £10 for the digital deluxe, which gives absolutely nothing if you don't play zerg/WoW/Diablo. Nice marketing.


What if i told you, noone forcing you to buy those.
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niilzon
Profile Joined October 2010
Belgium105 Posts
November 14 2012 08:46 GMT
#840
I pre-ordered yesterday through the eu.battle.net website. Now I realize that I will probably not get a Beta key because I did not use any coupon, did not go through the TL store or anything
Is there any way I can fix this ? I've been eager to play the beta since start, I bought all the Blizz games since Warcraft 2 and played them at a competitive level, provided feedback during previous beta's etc.. And even after a pre-ordering I still can't beta test it..
This makes me extremely annoyed I know I could have looked at the TL site before ordering, that's not the point : is there any way I can get a beta somehow, now that I already pre-purchased ?
Thanks for any information !!
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