[Zanderax]

The lack of LAN in Starcraft 2 strikes again with the latest victim being MarineKing in the GSTL.

Near the end of an intense back and forth battle between PartinG and MarineKing consisting of constant action, incredible micro and the closest battles I have seen, the dreaded 'Waiting for Player' screen popped up. PartinG had just managed to push the Prime player back to his base and was attacking some barracks and the game ended by a drop out.

After a little bit it was announced that it was an internet issue and not a problem with the computer gear and the audience began to chant together "We want LAN". The referees got to work and after a 5 minute break a re-game was called.

MarineKing went on to beat Startale single handedly and the match finished 5-2 to Prime

I have no doubt that Blizzard will be receiving many E-Mails from everyone watching that LAN needs to be introduced. When tournaments with thousands of dollars on the line are put into this situation you have to begin to ask. Which is more important to Blizzard, their wallets or their game?