• published the article PTR Rollback Changes

    PTR Hiatus by Bashiok

    The PTR server will be taken down to apply new changes based on our feedback. Keep testing

    Quote from Bashiok:

    We would like to thank everyone for their participation thus far in the first StarCraft 2 public test. We’re in the process of temporarily taking down the PTR in order to apply changes based on your feedback and testing.

    Some of the changes we’re working on implementing:

    Bunker build time reduction removed as previously noted

    Fungal Growth’s terrestrial limitation has been removed and the ability once again affects air units

    It will once again be possible to hold down a key to repeat a hotkey command

    This down time is expected to start tomorrow at noon, 12:01 p.m. PST and last for approximately 2-3 days. Keep an eye on this forum for updates on when you can rejoin the Public Test Region and begin testing the newest changes.

    Thanks for your help!

    Happy Cataclysm Update:
    Ackis posted further down about the release of Cataclysm, and I would like to add here on top where you people will see it, that if you buy the collector's edition of World of Warcraft: Cataclysm, you will recieve these fancy portraits:
    http://static.curseforge.net/thumbman/attachments/10/647/260x120/Cata_Portraits.png.-m1.png /Zarakk

    Posted in: PTR Rollback Changes
  • published the article Star Battle, Star Shooter

    Update: Total Biscuit who reviewed Star Battle is planning to host a Star Battle tournament:

    Quote:

    The plans for the Star Battle tournament are progressing well. To show that I'm serious about this, I will be putting in $500 of my own money for prizes and looking for a sponsor to increase that amount. Spectator mode and some balance changes are being made to the map before any official signups start.

    As the quote says, it's still in development, but when/if I find further info, I will let you guys who are interest know about it.

    This news post will be about map reviews of some popular map already on battlenet

    Star Shooter Defense by Gamfvr

    A first person shooter and defense map coupled together ? Choose your hero and defend your base. Despite some lags, it was very playable, find it on NA to play :)

    Star Battle reviewed by TotalBiscuit

    Tired of all the DOTA copy map recently ? Now you have an entirely new experience, pushing lanes, buy upgrades and destroy enemy mothership in this space battle AOS map. With the new upgrade system and low speed of the ships, the map would definitely brings you a new experience. Find in now on both EU and NA.

    Posted in: Star Battle, Star Shooter
  • published the article Count Sharks

    Count Sharks by essbee1337

    This is the first playable underwater map I've seen for SC2, it's simple, pretty and revolves around counting the sharks that swim by.
    essbee1337 showed his love for sharks along with a terrain he based off of the Under Da Sea WTE
    There's 10 rounds to win consisting of 3 easy rounds at start, followed by 4 medium rounds and the rest is hard rounds. There's an overtime system if it happens to have a tie between some players.

    Posted in: Count Sharks