BlizzCast #14: StarCraft II Special

In our 14th BlizzCast episode, we are joined by Production Director Chris Sigaty and Game Director Dustin Browder to discuss the StarCraft II beta experience and to recap some of the custom maps and creative strategies adopted by beta testers. The developers also delve into several other exciting topics including the upcoming achievement system and what players can expect to find in both the StarCraft II single-player campaign and challenge modes once the game is released.

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Fireshadow #473
Fireshadow
2/1/2011
How do you make a map?
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undyinglight #398
undyinglight
9/19/2010
As a student wanting to go into the game industry, I found this podcast very interesting. Many of the things things talked about we are currently going over in my Game Design Theory class.
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Libtech #146
Libtech
8/12/2010
UPDATE FASTER iTUNES!!!
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pepsi #348
pepsi
8/10/2010
hey add me as a friend on starcraft i play 4v4 and i play as terran and zerg friend code is 384 im online now!
@pepsi: It's actually 348. :)
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Sniped #554
Sniped
8/10/2010
hey i have a problem and blizzard support dont have my answer. Every time i try to use the starcraft 2 map editor it says i need to put in battle net acc and pass.so i do but then it says battle.net connection lost. does that every time i try to enter it. add me on starcraft if u no how to fix it :(
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Atlantis #473
Atlantis
8/5/2010
Wasn't able to watch the vid as I was blocked by a full screen ad for SC2... even though I already have it... and I'm logged in... anyway... I'm sure the vid was nice.
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LiquidTLO #746
LiquidTLO
8/5/2010
I love the game but I have no friends on here so I don't really feel like playing multiplayer. Someone add me so I have someone to play with...
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Dtecneon #723
Dtecneon
8/4/2010
game kicks AZZ. Keep it up and keep the cheaters/hackers out. PATCHS AND NEW MAPS OLD ONES WITH the game blow hahaha MP.
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Pest #899
Pest
8/4/2010
@Dtecneon: as you say Dtecneon this game is epic and they should really keep the hackers out i hate people hacking new game like this one
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Vipersblade #129
Vipersblade
8/4/2010
Helllo, I am a lontime rpg and stratgy player but new to starcfaft, love it already. Looking for friends for help and to help have fun.Plese add me on and thanks
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YORK #743
YORK
8/3/2010
this game rocks!!
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deven #426
deven
8/3/2010
how do u make new maps?
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Valanor #930
Valanor
8/3/2010
@deven: atm u cant do much about custom maps so either u way or play alone with ur own maps ;o!
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Valanor #930
Valanor
8/3/2010
@Valanor: wait*
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bighoe #847
bighoe
8/3/2010
i need help how can i add friends
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arcangelxxx #486
arcangelxxx
8/2/2010
i love the game over all!!! anyone know win the next Expansion is comeing out? or is it not set yet?
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Matthew #359
Matthew
8/3/2010
@arcangelxxx: they're barely even working on it right now. they probably won't even start till near the end of the year, because they have to make sure everything is working with this game. They have started on the story though. and chill the game just came out last week, it's not like it's going to come out next month
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Omack #207
Omack
8/2/2010
i hate how there are no more firebats
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alessander #327
alessander
8/1/2010
dude u think blizz can make a battle.net like that in a few years are u crazy puting normal players in leagues with over 1000000 people on at one time how do u expect them to do that sooner man starcraft isnt just about the camping missions its about being faster and better then the others and playing them thats wat they worked on
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Silkscorpion #493
Silkscorpion
8/1/2010
I think the game is great, only problem ive had is that i need a better comp to stop my lagginess
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Hayaishini #554
Hayaishini
8/5/2010
@Silkscorpion: I feel your pain.
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Tyler #535
Tyler
7/31/2010
remember theres 2 more parts to it coming out
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CRUDESTCAS #732
CRUDESTCAS
7/31/2010
the endin is a cliff hanger comon that cant be it for this one. its to short for 10yrs of workin on it
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Squids #433
Squids
7/31/2010
You've got to remember to more Expansions yet to come. Also the main part I think of this game was the Multi/Battle.net aspects.@CRUDESTCAS:
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Amooki #489
Amooki
7/31/2010
Know what blizzard needs to do is put the chat area back in like in sc 1 n bw i miss it when ur not in a game n no friends are on it would be nice to just sit n chat to other sc2 players while sc2 is running n not alt tab'n out to use something else why not just add another lil tab uptop where the home n profile tabs are for a chat area an yes i was REALLY PEAVED when i saw there was no online ingame chat room like the old days i actually didnt really want to try online cause of no chat room it kinda takes away what was in my oppinion one of the games good features in sc 1 n bw
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Snow #838
Snow
8/2/2010
blizz says they are working on putting one in@Amooki:
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arcangelxxx #486
arcangelxxx
8/2/2010
@Snow: thas good thay need too. I miss it as well
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Surge #948
Surge
7/31/2010
Why would anyone be skeptical of SCII. It has been a in development for quite a while. I have not found any significant glitches. Overall Blizzard created a game that will rival the numbers for SC and SCBW.
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SuBdRaGoN #903
SuBdRaGoN
7/31/2010
muy buen juego nomas necesita mucha memoria de video, me va hacer comprar una nueva notebook :(
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Flanker #159
Flanker
7/31/2010
no issues with the game at all, great storyline with good voice acting, was skeptical about the game until i bought it
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Boomer #290
Boomer
7/30/2010
The game is great when it runs which is not very often. I installed the latest patch and the game crashes at the connect window. Nice work Blizzard.
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arcangelxxx #486
arcangelxxx
8/2/2010
@Boomer: i have issues runing the game infat my comp is on the lower end and it still runs good:) maybe it's just your comp ?
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arcangelxxx #486
arcangelxxx
8/3/2010
i dont have issues runing the game infat my comp is on the lower end and it still runs good:) maybe it's just your comp ? ***** sry about the typ o
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Waltz #998
Waltz
7/29/2010
You bet the wait was worth it, SC has easily surpassed my expectation. GG
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ObsCure #850
ObsCure
7/27/2010
Great Blizzcast, as usual. The only problem with Blizzcast? They take Blizzard about as long to make as their games ;)

I kid! <3 Blizz!
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SeNoZinD #317
SeNoZinD
7/28/2010
@Thrixon: even though it does take a long time to make their games who cares? the wait was worth it
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Matoryis #512
Matoryis
8/3/2010
@seankim: hence the "I kid!"
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Stormcrow #393
Stormcrow
7/27/2010
Who else played the beta customs? Nexus wars was great as was many other games. Just wish I had a mouse and a desktop computer. I'd upgrade my Video Card to enjoy the character animations.