Q&A Batch 53

Q&A Batch 53 has been posted.

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---StarCraft II Q&A Batch 53 ---

1. Computer AI – Does the computer’s online AI vary from its offline counterpart?
No. They are the same.

2. Have you considered allowing a post-game lobby for users to discuss the last game, collectively watch replays, or immediately enter into a rematch?
Yes, we have a plan for a post game lobby. However the details are not finalized yet.

3. Is there any update on additional map features other than the Xel’Naga watch towers, destructible rocks and tall grass?
No. Currently there is no update on additional map features.

4. How many different voice actors are needed for StarCraft II, including the unit sounds and campaign heroes?
There are 58 unique voice actors participating, with some voicing multiple roles, and the number may increase as the game gets closer to release.

5. The terrain types in StarCraft II we have seen so far had names like “Bel’Shir (Jungle)”. Does this mean that “Bel’Shir” is just an alias for jungle and every terrain is just named after a typical planet using it or are there – to stick with this example – other jungle maps with a different terrain set, something like “Aiur (Jungle)”?
We named our terrain sets based on the planets. There are a lot more terrain sets than in the original StarCraft and you will have huge flexibility in modifying the terrain sets (including adjusting textures, doodads, lighting) allowing you to create your own variations of the default maps. There may be other jungle-themed default maps named after other planets.

6. Will there be any chance to have more options on pausing the game? In StarCraft: Brood War every player can pause the game three times, but every other player can unpause it. How about a (user editable) time limit before other players can unpause the game?
We recommend that players communicate with each other in the game to agree on when to pause and unpause during the game. We feel that pausing the game interrupts the game flow and it would be inconvenient for players to be forced to wait for a certain amount of time before being able to unpause. The pausing feature is mainly meant to allow for pausing of the game when all players are in agreement and for which duration.

7. I already knew the map editor would be available to beta testers a while after Beta was released, but this is why I’m asking the bland question, will it also be available to non-participating people?
No, the map editor will only be available during the beta for beta testers.

8. When a unit comes out from a building will there be only 4 exits from the building like in Warcraft 3 or will there be “infinite”?
It is not infinite, but your units will come out from a building at the closest point on the building to where your rally point is set.

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EDIT: Tried to do the colour thingie, didn't work out - but it's readable.

 

Nice batch, nice find RHStag.

 

they really have to be just kidding us... I hope BR comes out quick and be better than that crap

 

Cool batch.

 

It sucked. We know all that already. Most of it from other batches, the rest from the battle reports. The only thing that was new to me is the pause function, but it's the worst function ever. And the post-game lobby was requested so often, that it's more then obvious that it would be included.

I want the exclusive starcraft2forum.org batch. They promised we would get it, but this site is one of the few who got nothing. I'm pissed off.

 

Now hold on there, you don't know which questions were actually sent to them even ours might be crappy, especially with such a long time having passed since then.

+1 to calling this poo, unfortunately.

ps someone explain to me how #7 made it to Blizzard's table

 

Thanks RHstag for posting this!

but.....

LOL this Batch is Bullcrap! No real info is being released

 

I would really like to know what the were actually thinking when they released that batch or bunch of crap..

And I have the same question with aurora... where is our batch?

I please all of u guyzz to pray with me so the promised BR comes out these days and not in a month because of their localizers who can't translate a thing...~!~

 

Or we could just gather outside their HQ with molotovs and demand something better.

 

naaah! For me to go there it's about 1800euros alle-retour plus 10bucks the gas..! I'm sticking with my prayers!

 

meh, better than nothing lol, but not much info on actual sc2 xp

 

I'm also really hoping on a new lenghty BR, fingers crossed.

Also:

Re: StarCraft II Q&A - Batch 53
by Karune
Yesterday, 18:53


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Karune, how come you no longer add who asked the question and from which website? Personally, I liked the fact that the person who asked the question was recognised.

We will add these back in for the next batch, which should be out late next week.

EDIT: Next Q&A batch next week guys, I hope it's ours! (and that there will be a bit more useful info)

 

As if! That was the best question there. Sure, it was even more idiotic than the other questions, but it was certainly worth a chuckle.

I hope it's not. Our questions are probably so horribly outdated now they'd be less useful than a raincoat under the sea.

 

Now you made me want to play Bioshock again. That's going to cost me a day... Can't wait.

 

best Q&A batch ever in teh entire history!!! dont u guys agree??!!? xD

 

ofcourse it was..!!

something else now.. Do you guyzz imagine if they put for battle report the 1vs1 PvP match we saw in Blizzcon?

I swear the god I'll cut my veins..!!

 

BR! We want another BR!

We wanna hear Dustin Browder hurl "TERRIBLE TERRBLE DAMAGE"

Who knows, maybe it'll even be in the new Batch ^^

 

This is TERRIBLE TERRIBLE damage to readers and fans. >_<

 

that was good..~!~

 

By the way guys, have you seen any dates for the next BR or does it all come by surprise?
I love surprises but I hate the waiting ^^