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[golden_dase]

I am eagerly awaiting StarCraft 2....

[mattt]

SC2 is pretty good (have the beta), just a revamped sc1 with a few more units, chain building barracks... evil. i loved c&c1 chain build off sandbag walls!

[golden_dase]

Lets form a clan when SC2 is out, Matt!

[Cawdor]

Apart from the structure change that killed C&C, the draconian DRM makes this a non-buy for me. Requiring me to have an internet connection to play the game, storing my progress offsite, the game crashing and all progress lost when the connection is a bit flakey? No thanks. I will not support rubbish like that.

I hope that Diablo 3 and SC2 won't have these restrictions, it would be a shame. It's bad enough there's no LAN play for SC2.

[golden_dase]

I hope that Diablo 3 and SC2 won't have these restrictions, it would be a shame. It's bad enough there's no LAN play for SC2.

You serious??!

SC1 rocked/conquered Korea because of the LAN/Bnet feature.. If SC2 doesn't support LAN/Bnet, then Blizzard might as well pack up shop! LOL

EDIT:

From Blizzards' FAQ:
Will we still be able to play multiplayer matches of StarCraft II with all three races?

Yes! From the beginning, StarCraft II will be a fully featured multiplayer game, and all three races will be available for competitive play.
How will the expansion sets impact multiplayer gameplay?

The expansion sets will add new content to each race for use in multiplayer matches. This could include additions such as new units, abilities, and structures, along with new maps and Battle.net updates.

Phewww!

[Cawdor]

Yes Kev I am serious - google if you like. All "networked" play is via Battle.net, doesn't matter if you are sitting next to each other.
There is already talk of how a pirated version with a network "addon" could be better than the official version.
As usual, the pirates would get a better game experience than the legit buyers, which is very sad. This is already the case with a lot of DRM-crippled games.

[golden_dase]

I dont really care about the LAN feature.... but to know that it will have Bnet support... yippeee!
See you on Bnet Tim!

[Cawdor]

Yeah if they had canned multiplayer altogether they might as well not release the game, LOL.
It still sucks that there's no LAN.

I'll see you on Bnet Kev, for sure. And many other forum members too I reckon!

[golden_dase]

Yeah, we'll name the clan PSC... Perth Starcraft Clan. LMAO!!!

[Paddy]

Will my new comp play it Kev? If so im in!

[golden_dase]

What do you think?

Your PC is classified as a mini "Synetrix Piranha series" gaming PC, just like Krystal's!

I'll show you the real Piranha series PC when you drop by later to pick up you new system! haha!

[mattt]

Lets form a clan when SC2 is out, Matt!

haha for sure

Totally forgot about D3, cant wait.

surprised they dont just shelve them all and retire with the amount of money WoW rakes in.

[booze]

Gran Turismo 4. Still a great game!
MLB 09: The Show. trying to pitch a no-hitter on Veteran difficulty with Ervin Santana, made it to 2 out in the 9th.

howd you go with your no hitter?!
im playing mlb 2k10. got me pumped for the regular season

[Paddy]

Just ordered https://www.ebgames....tors-Edition-PC - Excited!

[mattt]

so thats why its taken 10 years... they been working on the box design

[Paddy]

I just want the flash drive!

[golden_dase]

If anyone is wondering, below is minimum system requirements for SC2:

The minimum system requirements for the Starcraft II Beta are as follows:

PC Minimum Requirements:
• Windows XP SP3/Vista SP1/Windows 7
• 2.2 Ghz Pentium IV or equivalent AMD Athlon processor
• 1 GB system RAM/1.5 GB for Vista and Windows 7
• 128 MB NVidia GeForce 6600 GT/ATI Radeon 9800 PRO video card
• 1024x768 minimum display resolution
• 4 GB free hard space (Beta)
• Broadband connection

NOTE: The above are Minimum requirements!

Will my new comp play it Kev? If so im in!

Paddy, your PC is 3-4 times the power of the Minimum..

[Paddy]

And yours is 50x? haha

[golden_dase]

Haha! I still haven't connected it up yet, since moving house..