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StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty GPU & CPU Performance

Posted by Webnet on Jul 29 at 09:41 PM in News
TechSpot.com has analyzed the performance of Starcraft 2 on over 20 video cards. You can see how the graphics quality varies between Medium, High, and Ultra as well as see how your video card compares to the others on the market. The article also discusses CPU performance and the problems with Starcraft 2 - what works and what doesn't.

The Art of Cheesing - Hellion rush / Hellion drop

Posted by Derwish on Jul 28 at 06:25 PM in Strategy
Do you like SCV crisps? What about some roasted Drones or Probes? Here's a recipe for you how to cook them. Read on for more!

Win a Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition

Posted by Webnet on Jul 28 at 06:05 PM in News
Andrew at Examiner.com is giving away his copy of the Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition . He's reaching out to the SC-Source community for a hardcore fan (sorry, gotta be in the US) who is dying to get their hands on one. For details on how to win check his article on Examiner.com.

Starcraft2Forum.org Tournament

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 08:16 PM in News
The Starcraft2Forum.org has a few slots left open in their 1v1 tournament. There are a lot of prizes including a full custom PC and some other great gear. There are 128 participants... Go register now if you want your shot at getting these prizes. It's one of the first Starcraft 2 tournaments. Entries close very soon so hurry up!

Blizzcast 14: Starcraft 2 Special

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 07:19 PM in News
Blizzard has released Blizzcast 14 to keep those of us occupied who are still waiting on the package to arrive in the mail. Dustin summarizes beta and what Blizzard learned, then the new Challenge Mode of gameplay and more special achievements that can be unlocked similar to a special one that gives you a Dustin Browder portait.

Terran 1/1/1 build

Posted by Derwish on Jul 27 at 11:19 AM in Strategy
This article is about the Terran 1/1/1 build. This is a common strategy for Terran players, making you able to switch to any unit composition quickly. Read on for more...

Starcraft 2 Troubleshooting

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 09:11 AM in News
With Starcraft 2 being released today worldwide the if you experience problems be sure to send any crash reports to Blizzard. At the Blizzard offices it's all hands on deck to quickly resolve any issues you're having. The key places to be aware of are the Technical Support forums , the Bug Report forums, the Known Bugs list , and of...

Starcraft 2 Official Release

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 09:07 AM in News
That's it, I said it. No more delays, no more waiting (unless you're waiting on UPS or FedEx to deliver your game) - Starcraft 2 is officially released. If you have not done so already, order Starcraft 2 !

4 Gateway Technique

Posted by Derwish on Jul 25 at 07:58 PM in Strategy
We are all waiting for the game to come out. Everyone is excited about his or her race to play it again and move to the top of the leagues. Here's a nice strategy for the Protoss players to hop in and rule the game!

Unboxing Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition video

Posted by Webnet on Jul 25 at 07:09 PM in News
It appears somewhere along the line someone caused a copy of the Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition to be delivered early. Naturally, this gamer videoed his opening of the package. Be warned, that by watching this video you'll see all of the components of the Collector's edition.

The Art of Cheesing - Hellion rush / Hellion drop

Posted by Derwish on Jul 28 at 06:25 PM
Do you like SCV crisps? What about some roasted Drones or Probes? Here's a recipe for you how to cook them. Read on for more!

Terran 1/1/1 build

Posted by Derwish on Jul 27 at 11:19 AM
This article is about the Terran 1/1/1 build. This is a common strategy for Terran players, making you able to switch to any unit composition quickly. Read on for more...

4 Gateway Technique

Posted by Derwish on Jul 25 at 07:58 PM
We are all waiting for the game to come out. Everyone is excited about his or her race to play it again and move to the top of the leagues. Here's a nice strategy for the Protoss players to hop in and rule the game!

The Art of Cheesing - Reaper Rush

Posted by Derwish on Jul 19 at 12:00 PM
Watch out, the mighty Reapers are here! Read on for a common Terran cheese tactic in any match-up!

The Art of Cheesing - Spine Crawler Rush

Posted by Derwish on Jul 16 at 01:00 PM
This is just another rush technique that can be done in ZvZ match-ups. Read on for more about the Spine Crawler rush.

10 Ways To Improve

Posted by ZomgTossRush on Jul 15 at 12:01 PM
Today I am going to give some pointers here and there on simple ways to improve your game. A lot of these are very basic, but can be applied at all levels of play. This is more of a how you should be practicing and how to get better post.

The Art of Cheesing - Zealot Rush

Posted by Derwish on Jul 13 at 12:01 PM
You have about 10 minutes to play, or just want a quick match? In this case, here is a nice and aggresive strategy. Can be done in all levels, and can score you a quick match.

The Art of Cheesing - Photon Cannon Rush

Posted by Derwish on Jul 13 at 07:31 AM
You want to rush, and win quickly. Here's a strategy using Cannons to finish your opponent in no time. This can be risky in upper ladders, but can be easily done in Bronze and Silver. Don't try it against Terran, or you are going to see flying buildings and bad economy on your side!

Types of Advantages

Posted by ZomgTossRush on Jul 12 at 01:38 PM
Throughout every RTS (Real Time Strategy) in history there is almost always one secular goal: obtain resources and export them into an ability to kill an opponent. Games that follow this pattern range from Starcraft: Broodwar to Command & Conquer to Halo: Wars. Starcraft 2 is no different. While trying to devise a guideline for the most...

Deleting the Term "Tech Switch"

Posted by ZomgTossRush on Jul 8 at 12:00 PM
Browsing through Starcraft 2 Forums this term of "tech switching" keeps popping up. While it seems like you are pulling off some advance metagame move what you are doing is setting yourself up for failure. By clearing this term for your language and instead of re-envisioning this term can lead to a broader understanding of the game and the...

Clickables: Marauder

Posted by Nocturne on Jul 19 at 05:13 PM
In this edition of Clickables, we seek beyond the tempered armor plating of the Marauder to find out what personality lurks beneath.

Clickables: Reaper

Posted by Nocturne on Jul 8 at 06:42 PM
With the start of the Starcraft 2 Beta 2 launch, Clickables is back with another Terran unit - the Reaper. This tactical unit is as powerful as it is weak. While these units can push a lot of DPS, their little health and low armor would make them easy to pick off - if only they weren't so damn fast.

Is that a Lobster Critter?

Posted by Exzodium on Jul 8 at 01:45 AM
O.K I know, worse title ever, but take a look inside to see the latest additions to the Starcraft 2 Wildlife.

Clickables: Viking

Posted by Nocturne on Jun 3 at 01:55 PM
Clickables is back today with another unit that has added to my carpal tunnel, the Viking.

Unit tester - a custom map

Posted by Derwish on May 30 at 04:15 AM
Ever wondered if a unit can counter another? What if it gets an upgrade, is it worth the investment? Check for more...

HDH invitational tournament for 2450$

Posted by Derwish on May 29 at 05:34 AM
Well, it's over, but all matches can be watched in HD on Youtube. Click for more!

Clickables: Banshee

Posted by Nocturne on May 9 at 07:49 PM
Today's Clickables article is dedicated to the sassy Terran flying unit - the Banshee.

Clickables: Raven

Posted by Nocturne on Apr 28 at 05:51 PM
Well, after quite the dry spell, Clickables is back with a vengeance featuring today's Terran unit: the Raven.

Clickables: Ghost

Posted by Nocturne on Apr 6 at 09:29 PM
The Ghost makes a return to Starcraft 2, bringing with it the familiar mushroom clouds and fallout. While this unit has been tweaked slightly to favor balance, the core identity of the unit remains intact.

Daily Nooner: ZvP JoeOrange vs Dimwitt

Posted by joeorange on Mar 26 at 01:19 PM
I have another FPVOD today with me playing as Zerg vs Dimwitt as Protoss. This match is kind of a standard (at the time this is pre-Patch 6) of the two races. It shows how the versatility of zerg can really break a player.

How to promote your map on social networks

Posted by Webnet on Jul 8 at 08:08 PM
Learn how to promote your map on Facebook and Twitter to increase your map's exposure with very little setup and no maintenance.

Braxis Alpha Terrains: Space Platform

Posted by Webnet on Apr 23 at 03:50 PM
Yesterday I posted about the Bel'Shir Jungle terrain set and today I'm following up with Braxis Alpha. This terrain set is a Space Platform climate and thus almost everything is mechanical

Map Creation Explained

Posted by Webnet on Apr 23 at 03:41 AM
Creating a new map or mod in the map editor is very simple. From the beginning you can see the power behind the core design of the system. Lets take a look at these options to get a better understanding of what they are.

Creating a Custom Texture Set

Posted by Webnet on Apr 23 at 03:23 AM
For any map, a developer is going to need to customize the combo of textures to get just the right look and feel for your map. Don't worry, you can get the job done in just a few steps.

Bel'Shir Terrains: Jungle

Posted by Webnet on Apr 23 at 12:15 AM
There are a total of 8 Bel'Shir terrains available to map developers with the initial beta release of the Starcraft 2 map editor. The terrains are absolutely beautiful. The terrains blend so well with the tools that are provided it's incredibly exciting to see what map developers will come up with. For now, we'll stick with a simple overview...

StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty GPU & CPU Performance

Posted by Webnet on Jul 29 at 09:41 PM
TechSpot.com has analyzed the performance of Starcraft 2 on over 20 video cards. You can see how the graphics quality varies between Medium, High, and Ultra as well as see how your video card compares to the others on the market. The article also discusses CPU performance and the problems with Starcraft 2 - what works and what doesn't.

Win a Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition

Posted by Webnet on Jul 28 at 06:05 PM
Andrew at Examiner.com is giving away his copy of the Starcraft 2 Collector's Edition . He's reaching out to the SC-Source community for a hardcore fan (sorry, gotta be in the US) who is dying to get their hands on one. For details on how to win check his article on Examiner.com.

Starcraft2Forum.org Tournament

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 08:16 PM
The Starcraft2Forum.org has a few slots left open in their 1v1 tournament. There are a lot of prizes including a full custom PC and some other great gear. There are 128 participants... Go register now if you want your shot at getting these prizes. It's one of the first Starcraft 2 tournaments. Entries close very soon so hurry up!

Blizzcast 14: Starcraft 2 Special

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 07:19 PM
Blizzard has released Blizzcast 14 to keep those of us occupied who are still waiting on the package to arrive in the mail. Dustin summarizes beta and what Blizzard learned, then the new Challenge Mode of gameplay and more special achievements that can be unlocked similar to a special one that gives you a Dustin Browder portait.

Starcraft 2 Troubleshooting

Posted by Webnet on Jul 27 at 09:11 AM
With Starcraft 2 being released today worldwide the if you experience problems be sure to send any crash reports to Blizzard. At the Blizzard offices it's all hands on deck to quickly resolve any issues you're having. The key places to be aware of are the Technical Support forums , the Bug Report forums, the Known Bugs list , and of...

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