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First off, no, you can't play on battle.net.
Secondly, no, you can't play with LAN because there is no LAN in Starcraft 2 (nor in the beta).
Thirdly, no you can't play the campaign (it's not in the beta).
But you CAN play custom maps against Starcraft 2's AI, using any of the races.
Eh that's not very interesting...
But isn't it better than not playing at all?
There are two things you need in order to play Starcraft 2.
The first is a copy of the beta.
The second is the maps and the AI.
Now that I've downloaded everything, how do I play?
1. Install the beta. It will install two patches after it installs the game itself. There's no point clicking the "Play" button afterward, all you'll get is a login screen for battle.net.
2. Extract the "Starcraft II Beta Goodies" archive. Inside the Things folder are two folders: Maps and Mods. There's also an .exe called lazylaunch. Keep the Maps folder somewhere you'll remember it. Note: lazylaunch has been reported to come up on some anti-virus software as false positives, simply ignore this.
3. Now, many people have complained that it's super super easy, so we have a difficulty mod to patch this. I have not tried playing without the mod, perhaps you'd like to play without it before you play with it enabled. If so, skip this step and come back to it later. Go to your Starcraft 2 Beta folder, and put the "Mods" folder in there. It will ask you if you want to overwrite files and merge folders. Say yes to all prompts.
4. Run the lazylaunch application. Point it towards the map you'd like to play on, and the game should start up. Your race will be random, as well as the enemy's races (I believe).
Secondly, no, you can't play with LAN because there is no LAN in Starcraft 2 (nor in the beta).
Thirdly, no you can't play the campaign (it's not in the beta).
But you CAN play custom maps against Starcraft 2's AI, using any of the races.
Eh that's not very interesting...
But isn't it better than not playing at all?
There are two things you need in order to play Starcraft 2.
The first is a copy of the beta.
The second is the maps and the AI.
Now that I've downloaded everything, how do I play?
1. Install the beta. It will install two patches after it installs the game itself. There's no point clicking the "Play" button afterward, all you'll get is a login screen for battle.net.
2. Extract the "Starcraft II Beta Goodies" archive. Inside the Things folder are two folders: Maps and Mods. There's also an .exe called lazylaunch. Keep the Maps folder somewhere you'll remember it. Note: lazylaunch has been reported to come up on some anti-virus software as false positives, simply ignore this.
3. Now, many people have complained that it's super super easy, so we have a difficulty mod to patch this. I have not tried playing without the mod, perhaps you'd like to play without it before you play with it enabled. If so, skip this step and come back to it later. Go to your Starcraft 2 Beta folder, and put the "Mods" folder in there. It will ask you if you want to overwrite files and merge folders. Say yes to all prompts.
4. Run the lazylaunch application. Point it towards the map you'd like to play on, and the game should start up. Your race will be random, as well as the enemy's races (I believe).
Custom maps?
There are custom maps already?
nonsense!
There are custom maps already?
nonsense!
It is super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF3BPGh6wp4
This is all the computer could come up with after 20 minutes. You can download maps from http://www.nibbits.com/sc2/maps/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TF3BPGh6wp4
This is all the computer could come up with after 20 minutes. You can download maps from http://www.nibbits.com/sc2/maps/
oh you meanie for the ai's and stuff. I thought you meant actually new maps and such. Cause those already come with SC
The only AI they cracked was easy and very easy lol. Apparenly they got hard AI working.
Yeah, here's some of the updated shit, with a bunch to choose from.
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzidzmcgfcj
http://www.mediafire.com/?jzidzmcgfcj
kind of cute how the maps can hold AI levels, Must be from the world editor and shit for campaign maps.
I just tested that v4 hard AI. Pretty decent, I may have been in trouble had I not rushed with four zealots in the beginning. By the time I had mounted my final attack, comp had maybe 12 marines and a few marauders. Didn't stand a chance against my zealots + sentry shield. Ahhh terran don't stand a chance against toss anymore 
Also, with my first rush I wiped out the AI's marines. The AI actually knew to take the SCVs and swarm my zealots. I'd say this AI mod is worth using.
Also, with my first rush I wiped out the AI's marines. The AI actually knew to take the SCVs and swarm my zealots. I'd say this AI mod is worth using.
Topic Starter
Also LazyLaunch2 came out:
Also, here's a slightly modified ai crack which gives the bots extra minerals (if the other one was too easy)
http://www.mediafire.com/?h2ogznn1oii
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Now independent from StarCraft II version, will automatically launch the
latest version of the game.
Added support to launch replays and saves.
Fixed unicode handling of file path.
Command-line arguments support for advanced usage.
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Also, here's a slightly modified ai crack which gives the bots extra minerals (if the other one was too easy)
http://www.mediafire.com/?h2ogznn1oii
v5 is out, AI seems to be getting better everyday. This one actually owned me through Zerg Rushes a couple of times.
http://www.mediafire.com/?nzjgj3jzjyh
http://www.mediafire.com/?nzjgj3jzjyh
Man I have to say I fucking love reapers. I don't usually play terran, but oh my god reapers are one of the best ways to harass economy. One of the best new units.
Topic Starter
AI 5.1 (I think it expands more):
http://www.mediafire.com/?5n5vzaon2ay
and mappack:
http://bhfiles.com/files/StarCraft%20II ... ACK_V1.rar
http://www.mediafire.com/?5n5vzaon2ay
and mappack:
http://bhfiles.com/files/StarCraft%20II ... ACK_V1.rar
Some faggot Terran guy tried to proxy barracks me. Fooled me once, but not this time. Rawrrrrrrrr~
New video showcasing the V4.0 Starcrack AI. Doesn't showcase it very well since I rushed the shit out of it. I'm waiting for 6.0 till I update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qaNXPOGt6g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qaNXPOGt6g
Topic Starter
well 5.5 is out
V5.5 Changelog:http://www.bhfiles.com/files/StarCraft% ... %205.5.rar
- Multiple opens for each race.
- Zerg and Terran opens have been re-written.
- AI has a delay before he scouts.
- AI should attack in larger waves and more often.
- Lots of balancing and tweaking!
That wasn't a tight wall-in. You didn't need the sunken the depot because there is a grid any 1 box unit can fit through.DawnII wrote:
New video showcasing the V4.0 Starcrack AI. Doesn't showcase it very well since I rushed the shit out of it. I'm waiting for 6.0 till I update.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qaNXPOGt6g
On a lighter note...
Starcraft 2 - Infested Flatley's Hydra Lord of the Dance
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8toFV3KKs0
I know it wasn't a tight wall-in because I was leaving room for the tech lab, but since I didn't need it I just went with a third barracks and tech lab instead.
Come on now, I'm no amateur.
Fuuuu serious toss nerfs in the new patch. Chrono boost only lasts 20 seconds now shiiiit.
Come on now, I'm no amateur.
Fuuuu serious toss nerfs in the new patch. Chrono boost only lasts 20 seconds now shiiiit.
Topic Starter
Well, I got in the beta.
Logged in, played one match, realized how much I hated RTS games, closed.
Now, I just have to wait till they allow people to make custom maps.
Logged in, played one match, realized how much I hated RTS games, closed.
Now, I just have to wait till they allow people to make custom maps.
do you not need a beta to vs cpu skirmish?
Topic Starter
I'm pretty sure there was no AI with the beta. The ones you see around were completely coded from scratch by people, IIRC.
I meant beta key*
getting client and I have some lazylauncher thing with v5.5 AI or something like that
getting client and I have some lazylauncher thing with v5.5 AI or something like that
Topic Starter
But yea, this is pretty sad.
I set it to novice, and still got destroyed ;_;
I set it to novice, and still got destroyed ;_;
Is there any mod with super hard difficulty? Ofcourse I can't expect them to have cracked everything ;_;
Topic Starter
There are cheatbots that have extra resources, giving them an advantage, if the hard bots are too easy for you.
V6.0 of the AI may kick your ass. It's been on and off for me.
Easy: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=119
Standard: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=118
Cheating: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=120
Easy: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=119
Standard: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=118
Cheating: http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/ai-scripts/ ... attach=120
I tried the cheatbot but it screws my timings up ._.;;
I appreciate how you guys keeping on with updates
I appreciate how you guys keeping on with updates
Thanks. Whatever version of AI I currently have sucked balls. I destroyed them while clicking everyone to hear funny things.
i heard beta keys sells for $500.. i wonder if this is true.. :3
Topic Starter
Well, they don't send keys, because they know people will sell them.James wrote:
i heard beta keys sells for $500.. i wonder if this is true.. :3
The only way yo can send a beta to someone is by giving them your account, which has other Blizzard games on (because, as we know, to register for the beta, you had to add atleast another blizzard game to your account).
Of course, I wouldn't mind because I only have a 5$ wc3 cdkey on mine, so if anyone wants to buy it for 500$, pm me~
There ARE beta keys from blizzcon. But they aren't instant either.
As always, thanks for keeping this so fresh
I no want open new threads for this.
A fancy new launcher has been made which allows you to do some average skirmish stuff (pick race, color, number of ai) and a few debugging developer stuff (triggers, game version, textures, FPS etc.).
http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/sc2-tools/s ... -launcher/
Direct link to latest version 0.21
Remember to update your Starcraft II Beta Client (Just launch the original StarCraft II.exe and let it update by itself)
http://darkblizz.org/Forum2/sc2-tools/s ... -launcher/
Direct link to latest version 0.21
Remember to update your Starcraft II Beta Client (Just launch the original StarCraft II.exe and let it update by itself)
Topic Starter
can't.
stop.
laughing.
stop.
laughing.
I lasted 4 seconds.Ph0X wrote:
can't.
stop.
laughing.