SpeedSolving StarCraft 2 Community

[Erzz]

UPDATE: You can now try StarCraft 2 for free! Blizzard released a free "starter edition", which has 4 campaign missions and lets you play vs the AI or in custom games with Terran. You still have to buy the game to ladder or play as protoss/zerg. For more info, see here.

Hey guys. I'm sure many of you play/watch/have heard of StarCraft 2. If anyone casts, or just has some interesting games, you can post them here too. I'll keep a list.

So this is a thread where you can talk about StarCraft 2, share replays, share character codes, etc. StarCraft is much more fun when you have people to play against that aren't on ladder. If you post your character code, I'll add it to the list. I'll do my best to keep this updated.

If people are interested enough, we could make our own little team/clan. All skill levels welcome. Naming ideas needed.

"What is StarCraft 2?"

Spoiler

StarCraft 2 is an online sci-fi Real-Time Strategy game played by millions of people. There are three races in StarCraft. The Zerg, an evolved race of bug-like creatures. The Terran, a human race with mechanical units. The Protoss, a high-tech race with lots of lasers. More on the races here. StarCraft is played competitively world-wide with many large tournaments, many of which have first place prizes in the 5-digits. A lot of the fun of StarCraft comes from playing with friends. If you purchase the game, then post here and we'll help you get started.

"I'd understand better if I saw it"

Spoiler

As I said there are many tournaments. Just Google "vods of" MLG / DreamHack / TSL3, you should find some. VOD stands for Video on Demand. Many people on YouTube "cast" or "commentate" games, such as Husky. Just search for "StarCraft 2 Cast". You can also check out sc2casts.com.Watching the game is also a lot of fun.

"I don't think I'm very good and am scared of playing online. How can I get ready?"

Spoiler

There are many helpful guides online. A particularly nice (free) one is Ajek's SC2 Guide. If you go to Section G of this guide and follow it, you'll easily be a gold level player by the end. If you'd rather video, then Sean "Day[9]" Plott has a video series called the "Day[9] Daily". He is a top-tier player from the StarCraft 1 days. Look for his videos that say "Newbie Tuesday". Some other series are this, this, and this. Of course, I'm sure people here will help you out as well. Good luck and Have fun.

"Alright cool. Who can I play/practice with?"
Here is a list of the SpeedSolving StarCraft 2 Players so far. To add them, just type their name and character code in the "Add Friend" section in StarCraft. Your friend's list can be opened at the bottom right. Tell me if your league/race changes.

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(Region) SpeedSolvingName Race IngameName.CharacterCode League
(NA) Erzz Terran Erzz.197 Platinum
(NA) krnballerzzz Zerg iNsBacon.958 Masters
(NA) dbax0999 Protoss alotofdavid.566 Silver
(NA) Jukuren Zerg Jukuren.889 Practice
(NA) jms_gears1 Protoss jmsGears1.258 Silver
(NA) Weston Protoss Andromeda.304 Platinum
(NA) Xishem Zerg Xishem.--- Platinum
(NA) marthaurion Protoss Varis.321 Gold
(NA) Bilbo Terran Bilbo.894 Practice
(NA probably) ChrisBird Protoss Brotoss.739 Gold
(NA probably) ChrisBird Terran TerranItUp.767 Gold/Platinum
(NA probably) a cool guy --- Yuzernaim.--- Platinum
(SEA, NA) D4vd Protoss FatPukeko.248 Gold/Platinum
(EU) Jostle Zerg Jostle.484 ---
(EU) ooveehoo Zerg/Random ooveehoo.363 Platinum
(EU) 04mucklowd Protoss Muckers.955 Silver
(EU) Yttrium --- Yttrium.--- Silver
(LA) Diniz Protoss TenDiniz.278 Masters

List of replays/casts.

Spoiler

(Caster if any) Player1 vs Player2 XvX on map link
Example: HuskyStarcraft Idra vs Huk ZvP on Testbug link
Recommended: HDStarcraft MasterAsia vs TTOne ZvP on Kulas Ravine link (long)

GLHF

 

[waffle=ijm]

oh wow I just realized I haven't played in months............

 

[Erzz]

oh wow I just realized I haven't played in months............

Season 2 just started recently, so you have a pretty clean slate if you decide to come back.

 

[Jostle]

Jostle
Code: 484
League: lol none? yet
Race: Zerg

Hmm.. I'm on euro servers, probably makes a difference, you should add that or something.
May be wrong though..
I think this will motivate me to play more

 

[Erzz]

Hmm.. I'm on euro servers, probably makes a difference, you should add that or something.
May be wrong though..
I think this will motivate me to play more

Ah right, I forgot about regions. I added that to the list. Thanks.

 

[krnballerzzz]

Server: US
ID: iNsBacon
Code: 958
League: Masters
Race: Zerg.

 

[D4vd]

Server: SEA, US
ID: FatPukeko
Code: 248
League: Gold (SEA), Platinum (US)
Race: Protoss

Yea, I played some placement matches at the end of season 1 on the US server and got into Platinum but am currently Gold on my main server

 

[Diniz]

Server: LA
ID: TenDiniz
Code: 278
League: Masters (S1), didnt play S2 yet
Race: Protoss

 

[~Phoenix Death~]

I would REALLY want this game. My mom turned down Black Ops from all the blood and guns and crap, so this should be okay.

 

[dbax0999]

Server: US
ID: alotofdavid
Code: 566.
League: Bronze
Race: Protoss.

Great Replay: HD Starcraft - Masterasia vs TT1

Also, day[9] .

 

[aronpm]

I wish I could play but I can't so I just watch casts

 

[Jostle]

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUU why can't anyone be on the euro servers?

 

[Erzz]

I wish I could play but I can't so I just watch casts

Can you not play due to not having the game or not having a good enough computer?
If you watch a lot, then you could watch games that people here upload and comment on how they do (as casters or players).
Player list is now organized based on region.

 

[collinbxyz]

I rarely play since I suck

EDIT: didn't read whole thread =P
How can we play together? I don't know too much about playing with 'friends'.

 

[aronpm]

Can you not play due to not having the game or not having a good enough computer?

Both

 

[Erzz]

How can we play together? I don't know too much about playing with 'friends'.

You can play 2v2 and up with other people that you know if you invite them to a party and queue up. You can also play custom games with people.
Say you are having trouble holding off a 4-gate timing push. You can look on the list for some Protoss players and message them "Hey can we play some custom games where you 4-gate me?" or something to that effect. Or ask people for tips, or to show you.
You can also send some replays to people if you get into a really intense/amusing match and want to share the fun.
There is a lot you can do.

 

[Jostle]

Server: SEA, US
ID: FatPukeko
Code: 248
League: Gold (SEA), Platinum (US)
Race: Protoss

Yea, I played some placement matches at the end of season 1 on the US server and got into Platinum but am currently Gold on my main server

I don't really know where that is...

Edit: thanks... Still, the lack of Europeans is unfortunate...

 

[Erzz]

I don't really know where that is...

Stands for South East Asia.

 

[ooveehoo]

Server: EU
ID: ooveehoo
Code: 363
League: Platinum
Race: Zerg/Random

I haven't really had time to play that much. Maybe if I don't get a job for summer...

 

[Jukuren]

Server: US
ID: Jukuren
Code: 889
League: Practice... just got the game lol.
Race: Zerg

Race: Zerg.

Teach me your ways......