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carloselcoco
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
United States2302 Posts
February 10 2013 16:04 GMT
#1181
On February 11 2013 00:55 anatase wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2012 20:51 HadeCiao wrote:
ahh nice, get the key and cancel the order. so you get a key for free


Does it really work ? Like do they don't know about this and prevent it from happening or can't they do anything about that ???


It works.
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Striker.superfreunde
Profile Joined May 2010
Germany1120 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-10 16:17:05
February 10 2013 16:16 GMT
#1182
On February 11 2013 00:55 anatase wrote:
Show nested quote +
On December 14 2012 20:51 HadeCiao wrote:
ahh nice, get the key and cancel the order. so you get a key for free


Does it really work ? Like do they don't know about this and prevent it from happening or can't they do anything about that ???


I'm sure they know about it, because hots isn't the first "beta key" preorder. Either they can't (technically) or they make profit, in one way or another. My guess would be new registered users, to make profit of them in the long run.
Who would cancel a preorder? People who don't earn money currently but at some point in the future, they probably will, and the hardest step (registration) is already done. :o
'Your ak is pretty... uhm... dank!'
Zyufin
Profile Joined February 2011
United States85 Posts
February 18 2013 18:56 GMT
#1183
I got an email today from amazon saying the publisher (blizzard) had pushed back the release date, and my copy would be shipping between March 18-22nd. Anyone else heard anything about this? I can't find anything on the web about it being pushed back.
Girondelle
Profile Joined December 2010
France969 Posts
February 18 2013 19:48 GMT
#1184
I have a question : since there will be global play it doesn't matter which region I get my SCII from, right?
I have a U.K version of Wol, can I buy hots via Teamliquid ?
llIH
Profile Joined June 2011
Norway2143 Posts
February 18 2013 19:54 GMT
#1185
I really hope they keep their promise of 12. march!
ChriseC
Profile Joined December 2010
Germany440 Posts
February 18 2013 19:56 GMT
#1186
wont preorder

still too much disappointment
sabas123
Profile Blog Joined December 2010
Netherlands3122 Posts
February 18 2013 20:02 GMT
#1187
On February 19 2013 04:56 ChriseC wrote:
wont preorder

still too much disappointment

ditto
The harder it becomes, the more you should focus on the basics.
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13389 Posts
February 18 2013 20:03 GMT
#1188
On February 19 2013 04:48 Girondelle wrote:
I have a question : since there will be global play it doesn't matter which region I get my SCII from, right?
I have a U.K version of Wol, can I buy hots via Teamliquid ?


To activate HotS, it must be the same region as the WoL product you currently own
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
Girondelle
Profile Joined December 2010
France969 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-18 20:05:36
February 18 2013 20:05 GMT
#1189
On February 19 2013 05:03 ZeromuS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 19 2013 04:48 Girondelle wrote:
I have a question : since there will be global play it doesn't matter which region I get my SCII from, right?
I have a U.K version of Wol, can I buy hots via Teamliquid ?


To activate HotS, it must be the same region as the WoL product you currently own


So if I buy from TL, it automatically redirects me to amazon USA, so I won't be able to activate hots. That means europeans can't buy from TL?
ZeromuS
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
Canada13389 Posts
February 18 2013 20:06 GMT
#1190
On February 19 2013 05:05 Girondelle wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 19 2013 05:03 ZeromuS wrote:
On February 19 2013 04:48 Girondelle wrote:
I have a question : since there will be global play it doesn't matter which region I get my SCII from, right?
I have a U.K version of Wol, can I buy hots via Teamliquid ?


To activate HotS, it must be the same region as the WoL product you currently own


So if I buy from TL, it automatically redirects me to amazon USA, so I won't be able to activate hots. That means europeans can't buy from TL?


That I am not sure about, but probably the case yes.
StrategyRTS forever | @ZeromuS_plays | www.twitch.tv/Zeromus_
dani`
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands2402 Posts
Last Edited: 2013-02-18 20:21:57
February 18 2013 20:10 GMT
#1191
On February 19 2013 05:06 ZeromuS wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 19 2013 05:05 Girondelle wrote:
On February 19 2013 05:03 ZeromuS wrote:
On February 19 2013 04:48 Girondelle wrote:
I have a question : since there will be global play it doesn't matter which region I get my SCII from, right?
I have a U.K version of Wol, can I buy hots via Teamliquid ?


To activate HotS, it must be the same region as the WoL product you currently own


So if I buy from TL, it automatically redirects me to amazon USA, so I won't be able to activate hots. That means europeans can't buy from TL?


That I am not sure about, but probably the case yes.

Seems to be true:

Can I upgrade to Heart of the Swarm using a key from a different Region?

Upgrading Wings of Liberty to Heart of the Swarm requires a key from the same region. For example, if you have an EU version of Wings of Liberty, you will require an EU Heart of the Swarm Key.

https://eu.battle.net/support/en/article/starcraft-ii-global-play-faq

Our Blizzard friends know where you bought HotS based on the CD-Key. Makes sense, but in the end apparently you need a same region HotS as WoL

+ Show Spoiler [Earlier post] +

Well, my Wings of Liberty region is now changed to 'Global' on Battle.net (was EU before). So I wouldn't be surprised if there is actually only 1 HotS version, namely a Global one. Blizzard should provide some clarity here, but now that WoL region has changed to Global I would think I can order HotS wherever I want and just add it to my account and it should work. You do need WoL on the same account, it seems:


Will Heart of the Swarm require ownership of Wings of Liberty?

For the regions that have a standard box business model such as North America and Europe, yes, Wings of Liberty will be required in order to play Heart of the Swarm. Further details (and bundles that contain both games at a discount) can be found on the Heart of the Swarm pre-purchase page.

http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/game/heart-of-the-swarm-preview/faq#q6

~ Though the fact they differentiate between 'standard box business model areas' and the rest would contradict my earlier statement about buying HotS wherever, but might indicate interchangeability between EU & US HotS versions. Not sure.
HeavenS
Profile Joined August 2004
Colombia2259 Posts
February 18 2013 20:18 GMT
#1192
ahh the irony. March 12th is my birthday but im too broke to buy the game! lmao

what do?? blizzard send me free copy please!
Im cooler than the other side of the pillow.
Girondelle
Profile Joined December 2010
France969 Posts
February 18 2013 20:19 GMT
#1193
Ok, so no purchase from the TL store for me
dani`
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands2402 Posts
February 18 2013 20:22 GMT
#1194
On February 19 2013 05:19 Girondelle wrote:
Ok, so no purchase from the TL store for me

Wait. You can also buy the EU version through TL apparently.
http://www.teamliquid.net/store/starcraft2

Starcraft 2 HotS (EU)
Pre-Order - £30
Girondelle
Profile Joined December 2010
France969 Posts
February 18 2013 20:49 GMT
#1195
On February 19 2013 05:22 dani` wrote:
Show nested quote +
On February 19 2013 05:19 Girondelle wrote:
Ok, so no purchase from the TL store for me

Wait. You can also buy the EU version through TL apparently.
http://www.teamliquid.net/store/starcraft2

Starcraft 2 HotS (EU)
Pre-Order - £30


Oh last time I checked there was only the US version, sweet !
Thx !
Sirex
Profile Joined June 2010
Lithuania12 Posts
February 23 2013 23:29 GMT
#1196
There is no such a thing like UK version, right? I am asking because planning to preorder HotS collectors edition from game co uk, but my WoL account is EU version.
Also, maybe someone can tell me is it better to buy from amazon uk or from game co uk if i want to get a game on march 12?
I am not from UK, but my friend will help to get hots cheaper then in my country.
DstryrEU
Profile Joined November 2012
15 Posts
February 23 2013 23:34 GMT
#1197
On February 24 2013 08:29 Sirex wrote:
There is no such a thing like UK version, right? I am asking because planning to preorder HotS collectors edition from game co uk, but my WoL account is EU version.
Also, maybe someone can tell me is it better to buy from amazon uk or from game co uk if i want to get a game on march 12?
I am not from UK, but my friend will help to get hots cheaper then in my country.


Their isn't a UK version no, it's under EU. So as long as you buy an EU version you're good to go.

Amazon generally get orders out to you for the day before/on the day of release from previous experience where as game will try to get it delivered on the day but could be the day after (also from previous experience).
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