[FS.Kezz]

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.

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.

[Dox]

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!