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Heart of the Swarm UI Update

Blizzard has now made several changes to the UI in Heart of the Swarm (HotS) to improve the overall player experience. Patch 1.5 saw several major changes to Wings of Liberty (WoL) in preparation for HotS specifically the new Arcade experience and an updated menu system.

Here are some more things you can expect:

Menus:

Navigation simplified: The basic menu navigation has been simplified so that you should only be one click away from any major screen in the UI. For instance the Custom Game button is right on the main menu now and you no longer have to first select multiplayer to get to it.

UI Streamlined: Furthermore the look has been streamlined. See below:

Statistics:

Performance statistics: StarCraft II will keep track of your win and loss statistics based on both race and map. Players who play competitively on the ladder can now better track their progress regardless of what league they are in.

Unranked matches: The option to play without being ranked is now an option.

Parties:

Maximum party sized increased! What more needs to be said?

Party functionality improved: Party functionality has been gathered up into a single party window.

Custom Games:

Melee map Custom Game features: Patch 1.5 saw a lot of tools improve the Arcade section dramatically. A lot of the tools that help finding arcade games easy will be added to the StarCraft melee map Custom game section. You can now find open games, bookmarks and recently played on the left side of the interface. You can also sort maps by top played, top rated, up & coming and newest.

Maps will also have a Game Info dialog like their Arcade counterparts. Mapmakers can add screenshots, include patch notes and outline details on map strategy while other players will be able to rate and review the maps they play.

Please note: The Game Info dialog for Custom Game maps did not make it in time for the very next major beta patch, but you should see it in a major beta patch in the weeks to come.

Blizzard would like to hear what you think: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/forum/5671338/

For more information see the original article: http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/763...ate-10_18_2012

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