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I think it will be early 2010 atleast, there was just a launcher patch for World of Warcraft, a socalled "tools" update.
Some users have gotten Starcraft 2 related error messages, and i decided to take a look myself, and i found a lot of Starcraft 2 related strings(With translations, which i won't post):
Strings:
SC2Title - Starcraft II
OptionsTitleSC2 - When patch data for StarCraft II is available:
DownloadWhileRunningDetailSC2 - Starts the Blizzard Downloader in background mode when you launch StarCraft II. The Downloader will continue running until you exit the game or until download is complete.
DownloadWhilePlayingSC2 - Download while playing StarCraft II
ownloadUntilCompletionDetailSC2 - Starts the Blizzard Downloader in background mode when you launch StarCraft II. Download will continue until complete, even if you exit the game.
AfterRunningDetailSC2 - Starts the Blizzard Downloader in background mode when you exit World of Warcraft. The Downloader will continue running until you launch the game again or until download is complete.
DownloadAfterExitingSC2 - Download after exiting StarCraft II
ChooseRetailFolderSC2 - Select the place to create the StarCraft II folder.
AutoPatchFailureSC2 - Cannot apply new patch to StarCraft II.
Product - SC2B
Support for Expansions/Mods, new archive format, or atleast new extension:
Mods/Core.SC2Mod/Base.SC2Data
Mods/Liberty.SC2Mod/Base.SC2Data
Mods/Swarm.SC2Mod/Base.SC2Data
Mods/Void.SC2Mod/Base.SC2Data
Patches:
%s/patch.SC2Archive
Probably an internal developement URL to some SC2 specific stuff:
MainURLSC2 http://bl-backpack/Launcher/SC2/
So it looks like they'll be using the WoW Launcher, probably making it a generic "Battle.net launcher" of sorts, and for some reason they decided to push it as a patch now, unless people just never expected to find it in there
The last two quotes are about a purely visual Dropship ability. In the current build, massive ground units such as, Thors, Ultralisks, and Collosi are visible underneath the Dropship when they are picked up. A fan had a question about this.
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So I got a chance to see the dropship carry the thor around at PAX this weekend, and it was a really cool visual. For those who don’t know, the dropship can carry a thor, but instead of the thor actually going inside the dropship, it just sort of curls up and literally just gets picked up by the dropship. So you can actually see a huge friggin thor on the underside of the medivac as its flying around. Currently this is a temporary animation as well - I think they are looking at ways of making it even cooler looking than it looks now. |
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When we’ve figured out a way to display the Colossus and Ultralisk visually I will let you know, but in the meantime there isn’t much to say about it - it is a Medivac carrying an Ultralisk… Currently this is a temporary animation as well - I think they are looking at ways of making it even cooler looking than it looks now. |
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More of that careful wording. Can you please clarify? If Blizz doesn’t think you “purchased the full version of StarCraft II” (however you determine that - how you determine it is another question you can consider asked), what happens? Or is there some more complex thing I’m missing? lol- here is one simple scenario: When you buy StarCraft II from the store, you will be able to play on Battle.net for free. This is not a temporary trial of Battle.net. Not purchasing the full version would include any illegal method of attaining software. In that case, you would not be able to get on Battle.net. |
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Will there be an ability to add stat tracking for custom maps both free and premium? Such as personalized ladders for maps and their updates perhaps? Will a premium map need to have a specific set of requirements to become a premium map? IE. must have unique models. Do you think it would be possible to make a 2d fighter such as Street fighter with the editor? Stat tracking and personalized ladders for maps will be possible, but may not be at launch of the game. Premium maps will have requirements, but those are still to be determined. Sounds like you are going to make StarCraft Street Fighter…which you could definitely count on me downloading. |
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Probes deal 2 damage and I was bit shocked. Probes attack for 5 damage. |
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So in the past I’ve heard Dustin saying that zerg were the weakest in-house. So I wonder, in your opinion, has my favorite race made a comeback in terms of balance? I realize getting a few hours of play at Blizzcon is no way to make accurate balance judgements. Hence, I now ask you. The balance in which the developers are referring to is very relative. 90% of players probably will not feel the game is unbalanced. At the higher levels, we are continuously trying to balance the game further, but most of that will happen during beta when we have a large pool of players to test the game. In short, don’t worry |
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There have been recent rumors on another site that the roach is now able to move while burrowed. Confirm/Deny? The development team is currently experimenting with Roaches that can move while burrowed. The Roach will also have a speed upgrade as well, which will make its base speed (close to a Zealot without charge) increase to a speed slightly slower than a Stalker. At the moment, Roaches while burrowed move roughly half the speed as it would above ground. This new mechanic should open up some pretty cool micro strategies in positioning for the Roach, since essentially the best role it currently plays is as a tank, soaking up damage from the enemy. |
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StarCraft: Ghost v2
This video shows our favorite blond-haired Ghost - Nova - in a third-person remake of the delayed (but not canceled) StarCraft: Ghost. Support is included for both the keyboard and mouse and it’s also mention that the player can enter buildings and underground levels, and also converse with the locals.
The Lost Viking
The aptly named title shows a lone Terran Viking fighting some Protoss airships from a top-down combat view - not dissimilar to Aero Fighters for the SNES. With a little tweaking it might also be possible to turn this into a side-scroller like Gradius. One can hope.
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We’ll get this thing balanced with the community’s help as well. 
