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**ToRSpartaz** · Thu, 1st-Nov-2012, 6:32 PM

Downloading the patch atm, can't wait to have that feeling to finally create Clan ToR on battlenet

FS.Kezz · Thu, 1st-Nov-2012, 10:54 PM

Still can't login, and there is an announcement at the login screen stating that they will be down until at least 3 AM (Queensland time).

**Maynarde** · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 12:39 AM

An update via Blizzard forums, the roll out of this patch experienced some problems basically and they'll have more info at 10am PDT which is 3:30am AEDT (I believe).

Shamelessly stealing Dingo's sexy bbcode:

Official Forum Post

EDIT: Looks like the update is scheduled for Noon PDT now, hardware failure being the reason according to blue poster Cloaken.

EDIT2: Now it's 1pm PDT Blizz

**Maynarde** · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 5:15 AM

Beta patch is LIVE! GOGOGO

**inFeZa** · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 8:47 AM

I put these suggestions into PJ and he sent them on to the devs.
PJ Delivers!

TABjornbrandr · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 4:59 PM

This is what it looks like when I login.

TidaL · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 6:15 PM

looks nice, can't wait for the official release of the game although i believe it may come out about this time next year or another 6months after that

FS.Kezz · Fri, 2nd-Nov-2012, 7:25 PM

The levels system is kinda cool, there is a small floaty +50xp (for example) when you make units/buildings and kill units/buildings. I played 3 games today and am already Level 6 Terran (all 13-15min games), so I think they need to tweak the XP values so that it takes lots more games to get a level. At this stage the rewards are limited to more detailed/cool looking decals every 2 levels however I think once the game is released it will include other things like portraits.

As a side note, I'm also really noticing the optimisations of the game. I play on Low settings both in WoL and HotS beta and I get a much smoother game in HotS. At the very beginning of the game I sit on a constant 60 fps in HotS, whereas WoL jumps up and down between 55 and 60. As the game progresses, HotS holds more smooth performance as well which really helps with mid-late game engagements and multitasking. I play on a kind of low-end rig so these things won't impact on those with half-decent computers, however it probably stands as a good sign for those that will be streaming HotS.

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Originally Posted by ETL.TidaL

looks nice, can't wait for the official release of the game although i believe it may come out about this time next year or another 6months after that

I hope it doesn't take that long! I was thinking more like January/February 2013.

SiF · Mon, 5th-Nov-2012, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by TABjornbrandr

This is what it looks like when I login.

I don't know why but I don't have that background - mine is the same BG as WoL but the layout is the new HOTS style... weird.

**Maynarde** · Mon, 5th-Nov-2012, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SiF

I don't know why but I don't have that background - mine is the same BG as WoL but the layout is the new HOTS style... weird.

Check out your settings in the UI, from memory it's in the Battle.net section, you can select Terran / Zerg themed. You probably have Terran selected.

**Dox** · Thu, 8th-Nov-2012, 7:37 AM

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Originally Posted by FS.Kezz

I hope it doesn't take that long! I was thinking more like January/February 2013.

They're aiming for Q1/Q2 2013:

Source: http://kotaku.com/5958659/starcraft-...will-miss-2012

P.S. This patch is ******* amazing. It's like a whole new game. Been playing all night!

**Dox** · Thu, 8th-Nov-2012, 7:57 AM

Bunch of screenshots I took:

The animated login screen with Kerrigan psi-smashing everything in the room is pretty fun to watch

Tried to create a clan for Nv, but the tag was already taken. This will surely be revised before launch, otherwise you'll see everyone racing to steal the EG tag on day 1. Also note the ability to copy/paste in-game links to other peoples' profiles.

Looks like you might be able to import your own overlay files/textures for observing?

Prettttttty...

The EXP you receive for creating or killing units/structures is the equivalent mineral & gas cost. Pretty straightforward! If your opponent leaves the game, it calculates the total cost of all remaining units/buildings.