Starcraft II Second Beta Phase – Patch 16 (v0.19.0.15976)

[Statharas]

I'd like to inform everyone that the new patch is up.

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 16 (version 0.19.0.15976)

The latest patch notes can always be found at
http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23094049316&sid=5000

General


* Rally points now behave as a move command, instead of an attack move command.
* Enabled the ability to manually add a StarCraft II character friend using the player's character code. Character code is a server-assigned numerical code that is displayed within the Add Friend panel.
* Battle.net Achievements & Rewards have been updated.
* All Quick Match modes are now available: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and Free For All.
* All A.I. difficulties are now available for play.
* Cooperative matchmaking versus A.I. players is now available as a play mode.
* Enabled cross-game social features between World of Warcraft and StarCraft II.


Balance Changes

• ZERG
  • Infestor
    • Frenzy spell removed.
    • Infested Terran spell added.
  • Overseer
    • Infested Terran spell removed.
  • Ultralisk
    • Now immune to stuns and mind control.

This is not all people! We have a new UI for the launcher, AND perhaps a Single Player beta testing!

I'll make sure to update this thread to keep you informed!
Small Updates

Other Changes

• Other Changes
  • {MAJOR} New icons, models and portraits
  • {MAJOR} New Achievements and Achievement Icons
  • {MAJOR} Custom made achievements can be created.(?) - Requires feedback.
    
  • {MINOR} Login Screen
    
    • Create Account button
    • New Sounds
    • !Offline Play still disabled!

Developer Updates

• Galaxy Editor
  
  • WARNING - To use the editor, you must now log in on your account. (Requires Internet Connection)
    
  • New icons
  • New UI icons
    
• Starcraft II
  
  • The game now moves custom resources properly on the UI.
    

 

[HINDYhat]

Current version is 0.19.0.15976, by the way.

EDIT:
http://us.starcraft2.com/launcher/patch-notes.htm

StarCraft II Beta – Patch 16 (version 0.19.0.15976)

The latest patch notes can always be found on the StarCraft II Beta General Discussion forum.

General

Rally points now behave as a move command, instead of an attack move command.
Enabled the ability to manually add a StarCraft II character friend using the player's character code. Character code is a server-assigned numerical code that is displayed within the Add Friend panel.
Battle.net Achievements & Rewards have been updated.
All Quick Match modes are now available: 1v1, 2v2, 3v3, 4v4, and Free For All.
All A.I. difficulties are now available for play.
Cooperative matchmaking versus A.I. players is now available as a play mode.
Enabled cross-game social features between World of Warcraft and StarCraft II.
Balance Changes

ZERG
Infestor
Frenzy spell removed.
Infested Terran spell added.
Overseer
Infested Terran spell removed.
Ultralisk
Now immune to stuns and mind control.

 

[Dr Super Good]

The patch is 500 MB big to warn people, so people with slower connections should plan their day accordingly so as not to end up sitting for hours infront of a downloader window.

 

[Axarion]

Wohoo new patch Hope its good *downloading*

 

[Rui]

Since when did you people get the permissions to post news? I assume a moderator moved it here?

Anyway, I'm going to test those new AIs! It's a pity they didn't enable offline play.

EDIT: Battle.Net down for maintenance. Bleh. Or am I logging in with some incorrect account?

 

[HINDYhat]

The second phase hasn't started. Only the patch servers are up. BNet servers are still down until no one really knows when.

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

You cant use the editor anymore (until BNet is up). Requires authentication through bnet
Old replays dont work as they told us they wont
There is a new bnet music/s
This is the new icon of the GE 1), Maps registered with GE 2), the new cursor 3) ( blizz colors so cursor is nice)

NEW terrains? Finally my Niflheim snow! 4) or not >_> I was waiting for it to make my city+snow combo!




new editor interface



There may be new trigger icons, will leave it to you to discover, GE wont let me and im too lazy to open mpq

 

[Statharas]

I am still trying to bypass the login screen on the editor. If i could, i would be posting more delicious beta patches and spams for you guys.

 

[HINDYhat]

They also renamed two maps apparently. No actual new maps, as far as I know.

Also, :3

wat

 

[Grey Nightmare]

The patch is 500 MB big to warn people, so people with slower connections should plan their day accordingly so as not to end up sitting for hours infront of a downloader window.

500 MB?

That's one big patch, guess we can look forward to some really tasty goodies

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

Big? It removed I think 3-4 GBs from the useless previous versions which only purpose was to be able to watch old replays which even i dont do.

wat

Oh look, Dustin Browder is there, screenshot 1, row 6, pic 2

 

[Avex]

What the fuck:

"Galaxy Editor

WARNING - To use the editor, you must now log in on your account. (Requires Internet Connection)"


That better not be there on the release or Imma be pissed

 

[Statharas]

Too bad we have to do it every time.. Unless Blizzard forgot the "Remember Me" button right there. Let's hope the tickbox isn't there on purpose.

 

[Dr Super Good]

Apparently it is once only, or so people are saying. You have to log in to authenticate your install. Obviously there will be bypasses but for most it should not be a problem.

They also have removed the extreem option from one of the graphics settings. Or maybe that options is only avaiable to DX10.1 / DX11 cards (mine is DX10) but its description is gone as well.

BUG - The suggested settings for individual graphic options are broken. My computer is overall suggested at ultra which is logical for a 275 GTX + I7 but for some reason the suggested levels of Shadows and Lighting are low and of post processing are medium. However as my computers is suggested at ultra all those are on ultra which is not what they are individually suggesting. This is a minor consistency error and I am prety sure I will het full frame rates like before the patch even with those low suggests on ultra.

 

[aaron]

omg, online for editor?... is blizzard getting stupid or something? i hope they don't do this for the full release of the game.

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

The measure is for beta and the full game and every time, I think. Otherwise, ppl will be able to use the beta even when it's over. Even when Blizz remove the patches, one will be able to use Beta patch 1 through the editor to play offline. The same goes if someone downloads the full game after release. Will be able to use it offline w/o a license if this measure isnt taken. There will be 'remember email and password'

 

[Dr Super Good]

I suspect they will bring their servers online pretty soon. They probably have their servers configured to boost patch download rates due to the number of people patching and so once the majority of people are updated they should be bringing them back online. Additionally it could be to allow a better stress test as otherwise the fastest downloaders would get in an everyone else would be entering 1 by 1 instead of 1000s of people in a few minutes.

However as the patch is out it makes no sense to keep the servers offline so people can not test as they are running out of time as it is (20 days someone said above).

 

[Hawkwing]

You cant use the editor anymore (until BNet is up). Requires authentication through bnet

If what DSG said about it being a one-time authentication thing, then I thing this is a very smart move.. If not, then it better be gone before the retail version is released.

There is a new bnet music/s

If they did as good a job with the startup music as they did before, this is great.

They also renamed two maps apparently. No actual new maps, as far as I know.

And the names before and after are?

Also, :3

wat

Wow, those look incredible. I've been excited to see such portraits. I love how Raynor has a portrait with his marine gear and without it.

I see Nova. :>

I wish it said what unit each of those portraits corresponded to though...

 

[Mooglefrooglian]

Intenet connection required for Galaxy Editor? Stupidest thing ever.

Thank god for Moonlite.

 

[moyackx]

WARNING - To use the editor, you must now log in on your account. (Requires Internet Connection)

So... if some user doesn't have a SC2 Beta key, he can't use the editor until buy it?

 

[Dr Super Good]

Yes, like always (excpet this time they are enforcing it unlike previously which relied on moral integrity).

 

[mrzwach]

They also renamed two maps apparently. No actual new maps, as far as I know.

Also, :3

wat

Yeah, just saw that while I was datamining. Note the NE Banshee pilot at row 5, column 1.

Also, some achievement icons I found, which happen to feature some of the units which will likely be available later on.

:O

 

[Pyritie]

goddamn furries

 

[Just_Spectating]

had no one noticed the tauren marine?! (4, 6)

row 5 collumn 1
Nightelf?

 

[Dr Super Good]

The tauren marine actually is a usable model in the release game. It was made for blizzards long past april firsts.

 

[mrzwach]

I've heard from some other people that we can now use the SC2 editor and stuff.

Anyone able to confirm this? Currently, my editor is freezing up while connecting, so meh.

 

[Just_Spectating]

The tauren marine actually is a usable model in the release game. It was made for blizzards long past april firsts.

i know but its awesome

 

[PurplePoot]

So... if some user doesn't have a SC2 Beta key, he can't use the editor until buy it?

Oh dear, it's a tragedy that we can't illegally use it any more!

Really, as long as it is one-time (not an inconvenience to those who bought it), I could care less.

 

[Dr Super Good]

It is probably up for only certain regions or they are breaking the game in ways whuch violate the ToU. Europe is still down I can confirm.

It will stil trying to log in until the servers are restored.

 

[mrzwach]

Yep, confirmed. EU and Asia are down, but NA is up.

Check this for updates: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=121265

Anyways, Phase II has started now, people on the NA servers are able to log in; EU servers should be up soon.

 

[Just_Spectating]

awesome

now we can test our maps with people again

 

[Hero_Lief]

yeah, just saw that while i was datamining. Note the ne banshee pilot at row 5, column 1.

Also, some achievement icons i found, which happen to feature some of the units which will likely be available later on.

:o

I SPOT A LURKER.

And a Crypt Fiend?

 

[Deolrin]

They also renamed two maps apparently. No actual new maps, as far as I know.

Also, :3

wat

Omg. Night Elf banshee and Diablo marine?

 

[HINDYhat]

lololo stuck at -1 placement matches remaining.

Also, I was trying to start a 2v2 Co-op vs AI with Griffen on my team, and the game actually started searching for players. lol

 

[Arhowk]

Sry guys. im from NA. just a heads up, servers are F**ked. editor is F**ked aswell..

lololo stuck at -1 placement matches remaining.

Also, I was trying to start a 2v2 Co-op vs AI with Griffen on my team, and the game actually started searching for players. lol

In the main page, look where it says how many players online and it will switch to games, Note that the number is a big fat 0

Ne1 how to play vs AI using editoor?

Edit : found out how, had to use real sc2 tho

 

[Just_Spectating]

I SPOT A LURKER.

And a Crypt Fiend?

i spot terratron

 

[Deolrin]

I spot Nova. :O

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

goddamn furries

Now that Panda comes from war3, they could also create a war3 hero - tiger.

had no one noticed the tauren marine?! (4, 6)

row 5 collumn 1
Nightelf?

Nightelf Banshee and next to it is undead marine I think.

 

[Deolrin]

What the hell. Pandaren are Samwise's creation. They're only there 'cause Samwise likes them apparently.

 

[MGCǂSpectre]

They should make them animated like in war3, at least in profie. I suggested that but they didnt do it maybe

 

[Hero_Lief]

Ugh, for some reason, after I patched, when I try to run StarCraft II, I just get a movable cursor (blue now, btw) and a black screen. Nothing else happens.

 

[Just_Spectating]

my bnet is working fine.

 

[Deolrin]

Damn lucky North American people...

 

[Hero_Lief]

It's not bnet. It's not even rendering the main menu.

 

[Nichita_00]

It would be lame if I required an internet connection to edit/make maps. Sometimes when my internet is down all I do is work on a map :/ Meh...

 

[Billy the Cat]

It would be lame if I required an internet connection to edit/make maps. Sometimes when my internet is down all I do is work on a map :/ Meh...

Same here. If there's only a need to verify it once it shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Statharas]

Hero_Lief, try updating your drivers.

 

[Billy the Cat]

Hero_Lief, try updating your drivers.

I used to have that problem and I have a laptop so updating my drivers isn't exactly easy.

 

[Nillere]

D'oh, i've just installed sc2 beta on my new pc, and then then the european server is down D: Great

 

[Rui]

lololo stuck at -1 placement matches remaining.

Also, I was trying to start a 2v2 Co-op vs AI with Griffen on my team, and the game actually started searching for players. lol

Sry guys. im from NA. just a heads up, servers are F**ked. editor is F**ked aswell..
[...]

If the servers are that screwed up, it is possible they won't open the Europe and Asian servers so soon.