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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!
Raithed
Profile Blog Joined May 2007
China7078 Posts
November 15 2012 00:07 GMT
#1001
I saw December 31st, now March 12th.... wonder if it'll change again.
CarbonTwelve
Profile Joined November 2010
Australia525 Posts
November 15 2012 00:24 GMT
#1002
On November 15 2012 09:07 Raithed wrote:
I saw December 31st, now March 12th.... wonder if it'll change again.


I don't think December 31st was ever officially stated from Blizzard. Once Blizzard announces an official release date they're usually pretty good at sticking to it, even if it really shouldn't be released then...
Requizen
Profile Blog Joined March 2011
United States33802 Posts
November 15 2012 00:38 GMT
#1003
So I've never done a pre-order through amazon before... when does it show up at my house? The day of? The day before but can't install it?
It's your boy Guzma!
wUndertUnge
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States1125 Posts
November 15 2012 00:47 GMT
#1004
On November 15 2012 09:38 Requizen wrote:
So I've never done a pre-order through amazon before... when does it show up at my house? The day of? The day before but can't install it?


I really wish with games that are online only that they would send them a day or two earlier. I'm gunning for the HOTS: CE and would even like to buy it through TL so they can get their money; however, I want the midnight pick up.

Why wouldn't they be able to release the physical copies of the game for online only games?
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Vandal
Profile Joined January 2009
United States138 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-15 01:10:38
November 15 2012 01:10 GMT
#1005
On November 15 2012 09:38 Requizen wrote:
So I've never done a pre-order through amazon before... when does it show up at my house? The day of? The day before but can't install it?

If you choose the fastest shipping (two-day, which is free for preorders), you will get it delivered to you on the day of release. The time of day depends on when UPS stops by your house.
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
November 15 2012 01:25 GMT
#1006
For the swedes out there you can preorder here and get a beta key:
http://www.webhallen.com/se-sv/spel/pc/111255-starcraft_ii-zerg_heart_of_the_swarm_inkl_forhandsbokning
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Switch24
Profile Joined April 2012
United States20 Posts
November 15 2012 01:37 GMT
#1007
If you live near a gamestop go there. I paid $5 bucks for a reserve and got a HOTS beta code. You have to ask for them to look at the SC2 backup codes, because it does not show up on the normal screens (as least that's what the guy at the counter said).
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Cyclone999
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada331 Posts
November 15 2012 01:55 GMT
#1008
I wish I could buy it via Paypal, because I doubt my parents would give me their credit card Unfortunately Amazon won't let me pay via Paypal

Guess I'll continue waiting for a beta key
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XXXSmOke
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
United States1333 Posts
November 15 2012 02:29 GMT
#1009
Anyone goten their key from amazon yet?
Emperor? Boxer disapproves. He's building bunkers at your mom's house even as you're reading this.
Vandal
Profile Joined January 2009
United States138 Posts
November 15 2012 02:34 GMT
#1010
On November 15 2012 11:29 XXXSmOke wrote:
Anyone goten their key from amazon yet?

I haven't, and I doubt anyone has yet.

From Amazon on the page for HOTS:
Beta Access for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Pre-order Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm and get beta access. Beta Access codes will be sent starting on Saturday, November 17, 2012. We will email your code within 2 business days after you place your pre-order for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Standard or Collector’s Edition. Offers are valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Limit one per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.
happyness
Profile Joined June 2010
United States2400 Posts
November 15 2012 02:42 GMT
#1011
On November 15 2012 11:34 Vandal wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 15 2012 11:29 XXXSmOke wrote:
Anyone goten their key from amazon yet?

I haven't, and I doubt anyone has yet.

From Amazon on the page for HOTS:
Beta Access for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Pre-order Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm and get beta access. Beta Access codes will be sent starting on Saturday, November 17, 2012. We will email your code within 2 business days after you place your pre-order for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Standard or Collector’s Edition. Offers are valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Limit one per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.


Ugh, so it looks like more than 4 days. I should have gone to gamestop!

Oh well, at least I now know when to expect it.
XXXSmOke
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
United States1333 Posts
November 15 2012 02:44 GMT
#1012
On November 15 2012 11:42 happyness wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 15 2012 11:34 Vandal wrote:
On November 15 2012 11:29 XXXSmOke wrote:
Anyone goten their key from amazon yet?

I haven't, and I doubt anyone has yet.

From Amazon on the page for HOTS:
Beta Access for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm
Pre-order Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm and get beta access. Beta Access codes will be sent starting on Saturday, November 17, 2012. We will email your code within 2 business days after you place your pre-order for Starcraft II: Heart of the Swarm Standard or Collector’s Edition. Offers are valid when shipped and sold by Amazon.com. This offer will be extended to all existing pre-orders. Limit one per customer. Amazon reserves the right to change or terminate this promotion at any time.


Ugh, so it looks like more than 4 days. I should have gone to gamestop!

Oh well, at least I now know when to expect it.


Ah, shit. Get my key right when I have to work a double and a normal the next day.

Emperor? Boxer disapproves. He's building bunkers at your mom's house even as you're reading this.
Freezd
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
United States139 Posts
November 15 2012 03:06 GMT
#1013
Probably won't buy it until 2-3 months after release just because how imbalanced the game is. I might not get it at all considering most pros aren't even confirmed to switch.
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achan1058
Profile Joined February 2012
1091 Posts
November 15 2012 03:08 GMT
#1014
On November 15 2012 12:06 Freezd wrote:
Probably won't buy it until 2-3 months after release just because how imbalanced the game is. I might not get it at all considering most pros aren't even confirmed to switch.

I am absolutely sure they will switch. Blizzard will pressure the tournaments. Balance on the other hand, is another matter.
Infernal_dream
Profile Joined September 2011
United States2359 Posts
November 15 2012 03:12 GMT
#1015
On November 15 2012 12:06 Freezd wrote:
Probably won't buy it until 2-3 months after release just because how imbalanced the game is. I might not get it at all considering most pros aren't even confirmed to switch.


You seriously think the pros arent going to switch over? We dealt with enough of this shit with BW > SC2. There is literally 0 reason to stay on sc2 once this releases. There will be no regular sc2 torunaments, nothing. It will all be HOTS.
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
November 15 2012 03:13 GMT
#1016
Pro's will switch or quit most likely.
Banelings are too cute to blow up
achan1058
Profile Joined February 2012
1091 Posts
November 15 2012 03:18 GMT
#1017
On November 15 2012 12:13 nihlon wrote:
Pro's will switch or quit most likely.

There isn't any real reason to quit though, unless you are already not performing and just need an excuse to retire/switch to LoL. The basic mechanics of the game is still the same.
nihlon
Profile Joined April 2010
Sweden5581 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-15 03:27:06
November 15 2012 03:23 GMT
#1018
On November 15 2012 12:18 achan1058 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 15 2012 12:13 nihlon wrote:
Pro's will switch or quit most likely.

There isn't any real reason to quit though, unless you are already not performing and just need an excuse to retire/switch to LoL. The basic mechanics of the game is still the same.

Well yeah, I'm mostly thinking about the pros that haven't produced results in a long time that are thinking about doing something else (school, other games, casting or whatever). It will just be a convenient point to move on for some I feel, not necessarily because the change itself will be too hard. I know some have held on to sc2 hoping that HotS will turn things around (in their eyes) and if Blizzard doesn't deliver they probably won't stick around. New players will always come though.
Banelings are too cute to blow up
Goldfish
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
2230 Posts
Last Edited: 2012-11-15 03:28:51
November 15 2012 03:28 GMT
#1019
On November 15 2012 09:38 Requizen wrote:
So I've never done a pre-order through amazon before... when does it show up at my house? The day of? The day before but can't install it?


For Diablo III, they had a "release date delivery" that they gave to all people (regardless of membership), for 99 cents (they delivered the game ahead of time so it gets to you on release date or sometimes even before).

Not sure if they'll do it the same with HotS.

If it's possible, they should display it in the shipping speed.

Generally though, anything other than release date delivery, they delivery it "after" the game is official released first (which means, if the game comes out on 12th, and you pick 5 day delivery, it may come on the 17th).

Though, Amazon is generally good at giving you the release date delivery option (if it doesn't show up now, it might show up later).

If they do offer it and you can't get it, you can contact amazon support (through the live chat) and try to ask them for it and see if they can change it.
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vandelayindustries
Profile Joined August 2011
United States290 Posts
November 15 2012 03:31 GMT
#1020
On November 15 2012 12:23 nihlon wrote:
Show nested quote +
On November 15 2012 12:18 achan1058 wrote:
On November 15 2012 12:13 nihlon wrote:
Pro's will switch or quit most likely.

There isn't any real reason to quit though, unless you are already not performing and just need an excuse to retire/switch to LoL. The basic mechanics of the game is still the same.

Well yeah, I'm mostly thinking about the pros that haven't produced results in a long time that are thinking about doing something else (school, other games, casting or whatever). It will just be a convenient point to move on for some I feel, not necessarily because the change itself will be too hard. I know some have held on to sc2 hoping that HotS will turn things around (in their eyes) and if Blizzard doesn't deliver they probably won't stick around. New players will always come though.


It could also be a convenient time to climb to the top as the metagame resets—if I were a fringe pro player I would think this was a great opportunity to start over at a somewhat-level playing field
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