carloselcoco Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 2292 Posts Last Edited: 2012-06-08 21:58:36 #1 FROM HotS FAQ:



Q: Will there be a beta test? When will it start?



A: Yes, we do intend to run a beta test for Heart of the Swarm multiplayer, and we expect it to start sometime in the summer of 2012.



+ Show Spoiler + Please take a moment to look at this evidence



More signs that point to HotS Beta closely after this weekend:



Original Message From AGIANTSMURF:

Dont know if you noticed this, but i read the rules for the arcade beta contest



It states that the contest ends June 12th and that the winners will be drawn on the 15th



It then states that winners will be notified within 5 days of drawing (15th-20/21st) and that in order to redeem the prize winners just simply follow the instructions in the email/message they recieve..



This leads me to believe that the beta will release during the week of the 17th (1 full week after MLG comes to an end)



SC2 discount of 33% this weekend:

http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/6276735/33_Off_StarCraft_II_–_This_Week_Only-6_7_2012#blog



Patch 1.5 Arcade Beta - Rate The Game Contest:

http://us.battle.net/sc2/en/blog/6195249/Patch_15_Arcade_Beta_-_Rate_The_Game_Contest-6_4_2012#blog



The actual beginning of the Beta testing of patch 1.5 which Blizzard said would be close to HotS. More signs that point to HotS Beta closely after this weekend:SC2 discount of 33% this weekend:Patch 1.5 Arcade Beta - Rate The Game Contest:The actual beginning of the Beta testing of patch 1.5 which Blizzard said would be close to HotS.





Lets play a game. Lets guess when the Beta will start! :D





Poll: When will the Beta for HotS begin?



NEVER!!! (460)

57%



4+ weeks after MLG (215)

27%



2-4 weeks after MLG (67)

8%



1-2 weeks after MLG (40)

5%



Less than a week after MLG (29)

4%



811 total votes (460)57%(215)27%(67)8%(40)5%(29)4%811 total votes Your vote: When will the Beta for HotS begin? (Vote): Less than a week after MLG

(Vote): 1-2 weeks after MLG

(Vote): 2-4 weeks after MLG

(Vote): 4+ weeks after MLG

(Vote): NEVER!!!









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http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=332865 After sadly forgetting to add "Beta" in the title and creating a misleading thread (I apologize greatly to all of you who were mislead by my simple mistake, I have corrected the error this time and put emphasis on an article that seems to have gone unnoticed.







I am actually suprised that no one is talking about this HUGE UPDATE as MLGAdam linked to this article recently published.



His own words about the article:



On April 28 2012 03:52 MLG_Adam wrote:

Great article



http://ocunwired.ocregister.com/2012/04/27/no-blizzcon-blizzard-teaming-up-with-mlg-to-make-up-for-it/14399/

Great article

http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=332722¤tpage=13#241



A lot of people seem to have disregarded his post and kept wondering when the Beta will be released.



The article states that Blizzard is partnering up with MLG to make up for BlizzCon, but it also provides us with, as I said, a A: Yes, we do intend to run a beta test for Heart of the Swarm multiplayer, and we expect it to start sometime in the summer of 2012.Lets play a game. Lets guess when the Beta will start! :DI am actually suprised that no one is talking about thisas MLGAdam linked to this article recently published.His own words about the article:A lot of people seem to have disregarded his post and kept wondering when the Beta will be released.The article states that Blizzard is partnering up with MLG to make up for BlizzCon, but it also provides us with, as I said, a HUGE UPDATE on the release of the Beta for HotS.



on the release of the Beta for HotS. The company has tweaked the balance for “Heart of the Swarm” quite a bit ahead of a beta of the game expected to release in the weeks after the event.





Now, usually I would not pay attention to articles from a somewhat unknown website (at least to me), but this time it is extremely special and I want to say reliable information as it was provided directly by MLG's own Adam.



To also back this up, for those of you who still want more, a quick search revealed that GameSpy, a well known website, powered by IGN, belives that



Now, usually I would not pay attention to articles from a somewhat unknown website (at least to me), but this time it is extremely special and I want to say reliable information as it was provided directly by MLG's own Adam.To also back this up, for those of you who still want more, a quick search revealed that GameSpy, a well known website, powered by IGN, belives that it's a safe bet we'll be able to start playing the StarCraft 2: Heart of the Swarm beta in late June.



http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/starcraft-ii-zerg-heart-of-the-swarm/1223903p1.html



So there you have it! We might have it late June! HotS BETA INCOMING!







+ Show Spoiler + P.S. I would not be surprised if MLG Anaheim attendees were guaranteed a beta key. Blizzard gave BlizzCon attendees Beta keys for WoL, and since this partnership with MLG seems to be what Blizzard is using as "BlizzCon," it would only be normal to hand out beta keys to attendees with the known upcoming Beta. So there you have it! http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/296431601 <------Suscribe! Casts in Spanish :) |||| http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/300285215<----- CSL: Before Sunday! Episode 3!

1sz2sz3sz Profile Joined January 2012 Andorra 172 Posts #2 cant this go in the other thread

Nosferatos Profile Joined April 2010 Norway 783 Posts #3 I'm pumped, can't wait's for the new gameplay we'll see. :D "Show me the Raven" ~ HMS turns into a mini-nuke, going twice as fast and doing 250 damage over a large area.

Ettick Profile Blog Joined June 2011 United States 2329 Posts #4 This could be one of the best or one of the worst things to ever happen to sc2 lol

Seanza Profile Joined November 2011 154 Posts #5 Wow, that's pretty awesome.

mewbert Profile Joined April 2011 United States 290 Posts #6 they are rushing hots too fast

daxile Profile Joined April 2010 Canada 829 Posts #7 On April 28 2012 10:44 Ettick wrote:

This could be one of the best or one of the worst things to ever happen to sc2 lol

why would it be one of the worst things? why would it be one of the worst things? to live is to suffer

Highways Profile Joined July 2005 Australia 6068 Posts #8 Rushing too fast.



Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.



Poor form by Blizzard. #1 Terran hater

blade55555 Profile Blog Joined March 2009 United States 17375 Posts #9 Hope I get in when its released When I think of something else, something will go here

windsupernova Profile Joined October 2010 Mexico 5272 Posts #10 It feels like half of my gaming time nowadays has been hunting for BETA keys.



Open BETA not no BETA "Its easy, just trust your CPU".-Boxer on being good at games

carloselcoco Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 2292 Posts #11 On April 28 2012 10:47 Highways wrote:

Rushing too fast.



Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.



Poor form by Blizzard.



Remember Brood War? It was new campaign missions and a few units. It is supposed to be an expansion, not a whole new game... Remember Brood War? It was new campaign missions and a few units. It is supposed to be an expansion, not a whole new game... http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/296431601 <------Suscribe! Casts in Spanish :) |||| http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/300285215<----- CSL: Before Sunday! Episode 3!

aka_star Profile Blog Joined July 2007 United Kingdom 1543 Posts #12 omg, really for realz?... can't I have it now? I need that scouting unit for my zergs FlashDave.999 aka Star

Moosy Profile Joined October 2010 Canada 396 Posts #13 all i know is ill be playing whatever the pros are playing

Darkman Profile Joined April 2012 United States 64 Posts #14 HoTS beta means BW bonjwas incoming

KhAmun Profile Blog Joined September 2010 United States 1004 Posts #15 Man I wish it was open, but this is pretty awesome.

It's going to be weird, we're going to have to wait so so long for stable gameplay.

Things are finally starting to become figured out, it's going to be years before we reach a stable point.

ZAiNs Profile Joined July 2010 United Kingdom 6507 Posts #16 On April 28 2012 10:47 Highways wrote:

Rushing too fast.



Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.



Poor form by Blizzard.

If anything HotS adds too many new units... If anything HotS adds too many new units...

Canucklehead Profile Joined March 2011 Canada 4922 Posts #17 On April 28 2012 10:45 mewbert wrote:

they are rushing hots too fast



Rushing? Their original time line was 18 months after wings of liberty which was jan 2012. They're already months behind their schedule. Doesn't seem like they're rushing anything to me. Rushing? Their original time line was 18 months after wings of liberty which was jan 2012. They're already months behind their schedule. Doesn't seem like they're rushing anything to me. Top 10 favourite pros: MKP, MVP, MC, Nestea, DRG, Jaedong, Flash, Life, Creator, Leenock

MVega Profile Joined November 2010 763 Posts #18 On April 28 2012 10:48 carloselcoco wrote:

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On April 28 2012 10:47 Highways wrote:

Rushing too fast.



Was hoping for a major revamp of Protoss (in particular warp gates). So far HOTS is just a few extra units.



Poor form by Blizzard.



Remember Brood War? It was new campaign missions and a few units. It is supposed to be an expansion, not a whole new game... Remember Brood War? It was new campaign missions and a few units. It is supposed to be an expansion, not a whole new game...





And some key mechanic changes, same with WC3's expansion. Thing is that at least in the latter case we didn't really know about it until a week or so before the beta. Can we wait to see what the beta holds for us at the MLG event before we rush to judgment?



But I suspect the guy you're quoting was being sarcastic/cheeky because there is no way that 2 years after WoL is rushing. That's rushing about the same as a 6-pool that hits at the 12 minute mark would be rushing. >.> And some key mechanic changes, same with WC3's expansion. Thing is that at least in the latter case we didn't really know about it until a week or so before the beta. Can we wait to see what the beta holds for us at the MLG event before we rush to judgment?But I suspect the guy you're quoting was being sarcastic/cheeky because there is no way that 2 years after WoL is rushing. That's rushing about the same as a 6-pool that hits at the 12 minute mark would be rushing. >.> bumkin: How can you play like 50 games per day... I 4gate 2 times then it's nap time

carloselcoco Profile Blog Joined December 2010 United States 2292 Posts #19 On April 28 2012 10:51 Canucklehead wrote:

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On April 28 2012 10:45 mewbert wrote:

they are rushing hots too fast



Rushing? Their original time line was 18 months after wings of liberty which was jan 2012. They're already months behind their schedule. Doesn't seem like they're rushing anything to me. Rushing? Their original time line was 18 months after wings of liberty which was jan 2012. They're already months behind their schedule. Doesn't seem like they're rushing anything to me.





Exactly! Also remember what they always say.



Exactly! Also remember what they always say. It will be done when it is done http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/296431601 <------Suscribe! Casts in Spanish :) |||| http://www.twitch.tv/carloselcoco/b/300285215<----- CSL: Before Sunday! Episode 3!

eviltomahawk Profile Blog Joined August 2010 United States 11024 Posts #20 I hope they surprise us with major tweaks and improvements in the game mechanics that they haven't mentioned before. New units are nice, but I think other, more subtle tweaks in general macro and micro could improve the game. ㅇㅅㅌㅅ

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