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Starcraft 2 Mac Beta in April
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Just for the record I recall a blue or two saying that the invites are all random your specs do not matter, they just have you submit them incase they want to test a certain group.
But best of luck to you all I was lucky enough to get in already and play via boot camp.
If you wanna play add me.
LetsHXCDance.HXCPylons
But best of luck to you all I was lucky enough to get in already and play via boot camp.
If you wanna play add me.
LetsHXCDance.HXCPylons
Ok, I've had the beta release Key for a while now, but can't play the damn thing since the mac client hasn't been released, I check everyday any news
im so pumped on this dude
i just ordered my new i7 macbook pro which should be here around april 27th
around the same time freaking steam is coming to mac so i can play left 4 dead 2 and now starcraft 2 beta omfg...sign me up. im so glad i got this mac now april-june is going to be massive for the mac world
i just ordered my new i7 macbook pro which should be here around april 27th
around the same time freaking steam is coming to mac so i can play left 4 dead 2 and now starcraft 2 beta omfg...sign me up. im so glad i got this mac now april-june is going to be massive for the mac world
Good find! I just googled around this morning and was disappointed not to find any new info about it. But I'd still need a key :\
Go to Battle.net, click create or manage account, login, click beta profile settings, tick the three games on the right (or the ones you want), and download the beta opt-in application. Should be all done then.
if you guys want a beta key, go pre-order it from gamestop lol. http://www.gamestop.com/browse/ProductMerch.aspx?groupid=829&from=homeflash friend said if you preorder it, you CANNOT cancel the order. time to ask him to hook me up with a free key
if you guys want a beta key, go pre-order it from gamestop lol. http://www.gamestop.com/browse/ProductMerch.aspx?groupid=829&from=homeflash friend said if you preorder it, you CANNOT cancel the order. time to ask him to hook me up with a free key
That doesn't seem to be a bad deal, i mean, if you're going to buy it anyway.
Edit: Just pre-ordered online. We'll see if I get a key
Woohoo! Just got the email from Gamestop with my beta key! Only took about 5 hours for them to email it to me.
You guys that have keys already and are waiting on the Mac client -- have you used the key to upgrade your battle.net account yet? Or are you waiting until you hear the Mac version is released to do that?
You guys that have keys already and are waiting on the Mac client -- have you used the key to upgrade your battle.net account yet? Or are you waiting until you hear the Mac version is released to do that?
This may be a total newbie question, but I've never participated in a beta test before. I know when you download the opt-in application it takes a snapshot of your system specs then sends them to blizzard. Can you delete the opt-in application at that point?
Also, during the beta, how does blizzard receive feedback from your machine? I'm not sure how I feel about blizzard having "access" to my computer...is there a filepath/directory where this is all stored when you download the beta client? Can you simply delete all that when you're done and then blizzard cant talk with your computer anymore?
Lastly, I have Starcraft ONE currently installed...but I found the following file & I'm not sure what it's for:
Macintosh HD > Users > Shared > Blizzard > com.blizzard.Starcraft.prefs
Is that the "snapshot" that the opt-in application took of my system?
Also, during the beta, how does blizzard receive feedback from your machine? I'm not sure how I feel about blizzard having "access" to my computer...is there a filepath/directory where this is all stored when you download the beta client? Can you simply delete all that when you're done and then blizzard cant talk with your computer anymore?
Lastly, I have Starcraft ONE currently installed...but I found the following file & I'm not sure what it's for:
Macintosh HD > Users > Shared > Blizzard > com.blizzard.Starcraft.prefs
Is that the "snapshot" that the opt-in application took of my system?
Interesting. I've just emailed the place that I pre-ordered from and asked whether they have any plans to do the same thing.
Yes, you can delete the beta opt in application. I would assume the beta would send bug reports etc to Blizzard, and they would get stats about the damage and health of units etc, so they can tweak it to their liking. I doubt it would talk to your computer, more like talk to your game. And that file seems like a Starcraft preference file, where all your preferences for Starcraft are stored.
No need to be so paranoid, Blizzard aren't going to scam you
Im confused, If i have the beta key but the only option right now if for me to download the windows client, do i have to re-try for a new beta key when the mac version comes out?
I was in the same boat yesterday -- but curiosity got the better of me and I activated it. It seems you'll be able to download whichever client you want, whenever. As long as you are logged in to the battle.net account that you upgraded with your beta key.
Look at the screenshot i posted in the other thread:
https://forums.macrumors.com/posts/9732390/
Does SC2 ship as a mac/PC game in the same box? I want to pre-order now and play in bootcamp for now but I don't want to get stuck with a windows-only game when it's actually realeased.
EDIT: Nvm, question answered above... but still just to clarify.. the final shipped product will be mac or PC, right? Not possible to get stuck with just a PC version by pre-ordering now?
EDIT: Nvm, question answered above... but still just to clarify.. the final shipped product will be mac or PC, right? Not possible to get stuck with just a PC version by pre-ordering now?
I believe this is the case, just like all past Blizzard games. Nothing I've read online says otherwise, but I guess we won't really know until it's actually released.
Edit: Looks like we were right, single DVD for both Mac and PC: http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=22748755719&postId=227467415956&sid=3000#4
Okay, I just ordered SC2 from GameStop and I've made an account on battle.net... so is the next step to just wait until the beta key arrives from GameStop and then enter the 26-digit key into where it says "Add a New Game" and then "Enter Game Key" on my account management page with battle.net?
When I click where it says SC Beta, it says "You need to have at least one full version of a blizzard game attached to this Battle.net account in order to set up your beta profile" so I'm guessing the beta key has to go into the "Add a New Game" tab?
Has anyone done this?
When I click where it says SC Beta, it says "You need to have at least one full version of a blizzard game attached to this Battle.net account in order to set up your beta profile" so I'm guessing the beta key has to go into the "Add a New Game" tab?
Has anyone done this?
They will send you instructions along with the key. I believe you need one Blizzard game associated with your battle.net account (you need to have bought at least one blizzard game and tied it into your new battle.net account) if you want to download the program that sends your system specs to Blizzard and makes you eligible for the lottery of SC2 beta keys. I think if you already have a key (which you'll get in a few hours from Gamestop) you don't need another game associated with your account to gain beta access since you aren't taking part in the lottery.
Sounds good, can't wait! If they do require another game, I own WC3 but it would be really annoying to have to load that up just to access the SC2 beta. Thanks again!
I got Starcraft for my PC when it first came out -- back when there were 3 box designs, one for each race. My CD was stamped "Ver 1.0" and did not have a mac version on it. My girlfriend (now wife) ordered it shortly afterwards for her Mac, and it was stamped "Ver 1.04" and a hybrid CD arrived.
Yes, Blizz has a long history of supporting the Mac, and recent titles have been simultaneously released, but it's not "all past Blizzard games".