Bojangle Posted July 27, 2010 Starcraft 2, yay! I started the digital download this morning so it'd be ready this evening when I've time to play (being able to download without paying and then 'activating' once you're ready to play is a nice touch) but I've just seen the digital version price and it's more expensive than a retail version. 59.99 euro! I thought DD was meant to be cheaper? My only problem now is that I can't help but think I should spend that little bit extra and go for the CE edition... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hermie Posted July 27, 2010 Collectors edition GET. It comes with so many shinies, I'm such a sucker for this stuff. The USB stick that looks like a future-dog-tag with original SC on it is a really nice touch, and the comic and art book look very nice, but what I wanted the most are the soundtrack and behind-the-scenes DVD. Worth it for me, even though I'm basically broke until next payday. <.< Btw, for those who want to catch up on the story so far, the installer summarizes it while you're staring at the progress bar. Cool touch. ^^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted July 27, 2010 (edited) GAHHHHH It's just so fucking infuriating that I'm waiting here for fucking trucks to deliver the fucking game to fucking stores whike everyone's already playing! :tdown: [EDIT] Just heard that one stores has them. I'm on my flipping way. [EDIT] OK the install is done. /Gone for the next 5 months. Edited July 27, 2010 by Rodi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted July 27, 2010 I feel kinda bad that I didn't remember the day it came out now. I preordered it and just figured that I'd get it in the mail at random one day and be pleasantly surprised. Is it really such a momentus thing? I mean, I'm sure it will be good, but all the hype has been putting me off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbin Posted July 27, 2010 I have 2 14-day trial keys if anybody is sitting on the fence Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lu Posted July 27, 2010 I woke up this morning, walked to my mailbox, got SC2, installed it. Been playing all day. It's great. Rodi, they sent my copy by mail, so some retailers must've gotten it at least a day before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moosferatu Posted July 27, 2010 So... did anyone else pick a name that they thought was for the single player campaign only to discover that it's actually for Battle.net? Surprise! I skimmed this delightful thread. My favorites are the crazy people babbling about suing Blizzard, and the dude towards the end whose girlfriend activated his game using "EMILY". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rueler Posted July 28, 2010 So... did anyone else pick a name that they thought was for the single player campaign only to discover that it's actually for Battle.net? Surprise! I skimmed this delightful thread. My favorites are the crazy people babbling about suing Blizzard, and the dude towards the end whose girlfriend activated his game using "EMILY". yeah, i used my real first name...I suppose it's not the worst thing I could have done. Anyways...as a person who has spent the last 2 weeks furiously trying to bea the first StarCraft for the first time, only to kinda make it through the Terran campaign, I love the changes this game makes with the medic units and how units can actually walk PAST other units now. I also really likes how the manual caught me up on the story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOPcagney Posted July 28, 2010 I have 2 14-day trial keys if anybody is sitting on the fence Yes please. I have nostalgia for the original, but I never really got into it any deeper than simply loving the universe. I played it at an age when I cared about the cinematics more than the actual gameplay. I don't know if I have the energy to go back and try to make it through the original again (though I probably should). Bottom line: I'm curious and excited for this one, but I don't have the adoration of the first to make it an easy sell at $60. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miffy495 Posted July 28, 2010 I also really likes how the manual caught me up on the story. Oh shit, does this game have a proper Blizzard manual? The last Blizzard game I bought was Warcraft III, and that thing came with a goddamned beautiful book that was hundreds of pages long and loaded with lore. Blizzard games have always had great manuals. I figured that now that everything's so digital focused that wasn't a thing that would happen anymore, but if Starcraft 2 has one of those, I may just be the happiest gamer. In some cases, I think I've liked the manuals that Blizzard has put out more than the games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Roderick Posted July 28, 2010 The manual isn't really that special this time, certainly not up to snuff with classics like War2 and Starcraft 1. Blizz manuals have been getting increasingly shabby. War3's was noticably smaller and less cool than the ones before which tended to be A5 instead of A6 size. I love in the first mission of the singelplayer that there's a dog that shows the way in the first bit. It's such a quaint little detail, I love it. And that first hub world is fantastic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darksagus Posted July 28, 2010 I definitely get a Firefly vibe from the music between missions, and get a warm fuzzy feeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigJKO Posted July 28, 2010 I'm loving it so far! I was never any good at the single-player in the first StarCraft, so they've done something right in this one. I've done 15 or 16 missions now, and they don't feel too hard on Normal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ben Posted July 28, 2010 I have 2 14-day trial keys if anybody is sitting on the fence Seconded please! I actually have the Collector's edition on the way, but it's not getting to me for another week and a half so this would tide me over perfectly! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted July 28, 2010 Was given a trial key today. Stupidly thought I'd be able to download it in one evening...as it turns I might, but it won't be until midnight. Possibly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erlog Posted July 28, 2010 Did my digital download and registered last night. Runs alright on low settings on my early 2008 Macbook Pro. I'm loving the way the campaign is structured. I haven't played online yet because I haven't played Starcraft in about 8 years. Though, I have played WC3 in that time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabosher Posted July 28, 2010 If anybody does have some trial keys, I actually am on the fence about buying this, and would like to give it a go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted July 28, 2010 Did my digital download and registered last night. Runs alright on low settings on my early 2008 Macbook Pro. I'm loving the way the campaign is structured. I haven't played online yet because I haven't played Starcraft in about 8 years. Though, I have played WC3 in that time. That's encouraging. The only reason I went for the 14 day thing is to make sure it would run ok on my laptop. (T6570 2.1Ghz, Mob. Radeon 4330) Also: liking the way it looks as though once purchased I could d/l the mac client as well, should I choose. (Thinking about a MBP). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) If anybody does have some trial keys, I actually am on the fence about buying this, and would like to give it a go If you still haven't bought it yet and are still looking for a trial key; I have got a couple I can part with. PM me, if you're interested. EDIT: Just gave out my trial keys to Sleepdance and juv3nal. I still have WoW trial keys, that I am surely never going to use. Edited July 28, 2010 by Scratch Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pabosher Posted July 28, 2010 When I say I'm not sure, I really do mean that Unless I get a key and it turns out to be my new favourite thing ever, I doubt I'll buy it for a long while yet. I've never been very good at RTS, and I'm hoping this will be good fun Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted July 28, 2010 Bah. It appears 3Gb of Ram on my laptop isn't enough. Even with everything on low and in a window. Oh well. At least I found out in a trial way. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigJKO Posted July 29, 2010 Just barely managed to finish the last mission! Man, this was some good fun. And apparently, I didn't even finish every mission. The only thing bothering me is that my computer is too shitty to play it on High quality graphic setting. A lot of the in-game cutscenes felt like they had a lot of work put into them, and it just lost a lot without the good shading and effects and high quality textures and stuff.. Guess I need a new computer. If anyone's up for some multiplayer, add me on Battle.net: jkk (at) framebender.dk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrobbs Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) Are you taking the piss? Edited July 29, 2010 by Scrobbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forbin Posted July 29, 2010 Sorry Ben, already gave away both keys :/ The single player has so much replay value with tech trees, mission branching, moral choices and achievements. Pretty cool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
