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|release dates =27 July 2010 | |release dates =27 July 2010 | ||
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== Issues and Fixes == | == Issues and Fixes == | ||
=== Jumping/Jittery/Lost Mouse Cursor on OSX === | === Jumping/Jittery/Lost Mouse Cursor on OSX === | ||
There are a ton of threads, that boil down to it being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load. | There are a ton of threads, that boil down to it being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load. | ||
− | The problem with turning mouse | + | The problem with turning mouse acceleration off is that StarCraft will turn it back on, even if you disable the option for OS mouse control override. |
The solution is a program available here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=194668 | The solution is a program available here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=194668 | ||
− | This program turns off mouse | + | This program turns off mouse acceleration in StarCraft after it has started. |
=== Trouble Installing Game === | === Trouble Installing Game === | ||
− | + | Some users receive an error like "The file "<name of file>" could not be written." Here is a possible solution that has worked for some users:<ref>http://forums.wowgrunt.com/sc2/thread.php?id=106670813&forumID=13438®ion=us</ref> | |
+ | # Right click the installer and choose Run as administrator (skip this step if using Windows XP). | ||
+ | # Choose your installation options. | ||
+ | # Once it begins installing, minimize the installer until the installation is completed. | ||
=== Language Pack Issues === | === Language Pack Issues === | ||
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[https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/starcraft-ii-language-issues Battle.net Support Article] | [https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/starcraft-ii-language-issues Battle.net Support Article] | ||
− | First locate variables.txt within your | + | First locate variables.txt within your StarCraft II folder (specifically the one containing your accounts, replays and saves which is distinct from the folder of the same name containing the game installation); the default in Windows is <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II</code>. |
Open variables.txt in a text editor and locate the following lines (use control + f to search); 'localeidassets=' and 'localeiddata=' | Open variables.txt in a text editor and locate the following lines (use control + f to search); 'localeidassets=' and 'localeiddata=' | ||
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== Default StarCraft 2 folder == | == Default StarCraft 2 folder == | ||
− | Local files are stored under | + | Local files are stored under <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\</code> |
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Note that there are also shortcuts in the StarCraft II folder that are named as account character names that you've already logged into from that computer, that link directly to that account's folder. This is handy for quick access to replays. | Note that there are also shortcuts in the StarCraft II folder that are named as account character names that you've already logged into from that computer, that link directly to that account's folder. This is handy for quick access to replays. | ||
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Here you can find: | Here you can find: | ||
− | * | + | *StarCraft II Editor |
*StarCraft II Public Test - only used when a patch is in public testing | *StarCraft II Public Test - only used when a patch is in public testing | ||
*Under the Support folder, the Repair.exe tool that will repair file corruption - try this before reinstalling, it may save time | *Under the Support folder, the Repair.exe tool that will repair file corruption - try this before reinstalling, it may save time | ||
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== Custom Eyefinity resolutions == | == Custom Eyefinity resolutions == | ||
− | Open | + | Open <code>%USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II\Variables.txt</code>. Change the "height" line to equal your vertical resolution. For example, "height=1920". The width adjusts automatically, and does not seem to respond to changing the width variable. Does not appear to work with bezel-compensated resolutions. |
== Offline Mode == | == Offline Mode == | ||
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== LAN Play == | == LAN Play == | ||
− | If you have a copy of | + | If you have a copy of StarCraft II, you can play in a local area network by creating a non-official server. |
In order to do that, you will need to have Starfriend installed. | In order to do that, you will need to have Starfriend installed. | ||
Although starfriend is not officially supported by Blizzard, it has not yet received any legal threats (and the author states to have been in touch with Blizzard about that). | Although starfriend is not officially supported by Blizzard, it has not yet received any legal threats (and the author states to have been in touch with Blizzard about that). | ||
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[[Category:Game]] | [[Category:Game]] | ||
[[Category:Mac]] | [[Category:Mac]] | ||
[[Category:Windows]] | [[Category:Windows]] |
Revision as of 10:13, 2 January 2013
Template:Infobox StarCraft (series)
Issues and Fixes
Jumping/Jittery/Lost Mouse Cursor on OSX
There are a ton of threads, that boil down to it being a problem with mouse acceleration screwing up when there is a high CPU load. The problem with turning mouse acceleration off is that StarCraft will turn it back on, even if you disable the option for OS mouse control override. The solution is a program available here: http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=194668 This program turns off mouse acceleration in StarCraft after it has started.
Trouble Installing Game
Some users receive an error like "The file "<name of file>" could not be written." Here is a possible solution that has worked for some users:[1]
- Right click the installer and choose Run as administrator (skip this step if using Windows XP).
- Choose your installation options.
- Once it begins installing, minimize the installer until the installation is completed.
Language Pack Issues
If upon logging into Battle.net you receive the error dialogue "You need an authorized language pack from blizzard entertainment to use this language" use the following instructions to modify variables.txt.
First locate variables.txt within your StarCraft II folder (specifically the one containing your accounts, replays and saves which is distinct from the folder of the same name containing the game installation); the default in Windows is %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II
.
Open variables.txt in a text editor and locate the following lines (use control + f to search); 'localeidassets=' and 'localeiddata='
In each of those lines insert your language code after the equals sign as follows:
Region | Code |
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Americas | |
American English | enUS |
Latin American Spanish | esMX |
Brazilian Portuguese | ptBR |
Europe | |
German | deDE |
European English | enGB |
European Spanish | esES |
French | frFR |
Italian | itIT |
Polish | plPL |
Portuguese | ptPT |
Russian | ruRU |
Korea | |
Korean | koKR |
Taiwan | |
Traditional Chinese | zhTW |
Southeast Asia & Australia/New Zealand | |
Southeast Asia English | enSG |
Example: If you have the SEA version of the game:
localeidassets=enSG
localeiddata=enSG
Save the file and start the game to test.
If this does not fix the issue close the game then create a back up of the variables.txt file before deleting it. Restart the game and attempt to login, this will automatically create a new variables.txt file and often fixes the issue although this method may require you to reset any customizations you have made to graphic, audio or control settings (your hotkeys are stored separately and are safe). If you need to reference your previous settings you can use the backup you made of variables.txt.
Non-Steam Game Overlay
- Some people have noted issues using StarCraft II with Steam, saying that upon leaving the Steam overlay, any commands issued would become waypointed instead of directly done and the game would act as if the Shift key was being held down.
This has been found to be as a result of the default Steam shortcut to enter the overlay - Shift + Tab, which makes StarCraft II assume the shift key is being held down. When the overlay is exited, the game does not note the lifting of the shift key, and assumes that the shift key is still being held, thus creating this issue. This can be fixed by changing the Steam shortcut to another key/key combination, such as Insert, Home or Insert+Home.
Default StarCraft 2 folder
Local files are stored under %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II\Accounts\
Note that there are also shortcuts in the StarCraft II folder that are named as account character names that you've already logged into from that computer, that link directly to that account's folder. This is handy for quick access to replays.
This folder contains:
- Variables.txt - Stores several of your personal settings
- Hotkey folder - Contains a file for each set of custom hotkeys you may have created up
- Another folder that contains replays, saved games, screenshots and other locally saved data
The game is typically installed under
C:\Program Files (x86)\StarCraft II\
Here you can find:
- StarCraft II Editor
- StarCraft II Public Test - only used when a patch is in public testing
- Under the Support folder, the Repair.exe tool that will repair file corruption - try this before reinstalling, it may save time
- Other folders containing the game files, crash logs, and so on.
Third Party Tools
Instructions |
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Starter Edition
There is a "trial" version, named the Starter Edition, which you can get here.
StarCraft II: Starter Edition allows anyone to play the following content for free:
- The first four missions of the StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty single-player campaign, including Mar Sara 1-3 and the choice to embark on Tychus’s first mission or Dr. Hansen’s first mission.
- The first two Challenges: Tactical Command and Covert Ops.
- Access to the Terran race in Custom Games and Single-Player vs. AI.
- Access to the following custom maps (map selection may rotate over time):
- Xel’Naga Caverns
- Shattered Temple
- Discord IV
- High Orbit
Patches
Patches for this game should be downloaded and installed automatically when the game is run after a patch has been released. Note that this requires an internet connection - you will not be able to play online without having the most recent patch, although one can always play offline if patching is impossible. If the automatic patching doesn't work, you can manually download the patches here. These contain all patches up to the latest patch number listed in one - so if you download the patch listed, you get all prior patches as well.
Custom Eyefinity resolutions
Open %USERPROFILE%\My Documents\StarCraft II\Variables.txt
. Change the "height" line to equal your vertical resolution. For example, "height=1920". The width adjusts automatically, and does not seem to respond to changing the width variable. Does not appear to work with bezel-compensated resolutions.
Offline Mode
In order to access offline mode, you have to authenticate your account every 30 days by logging on to Battle.net.
LAN Play
If you have a copy of StarCraft II, you can play in a local area network by creating a non-official server. In order to do that, you will need to have Starfriend installed. Although starfriend is not officially supported by Blizzard, it has not yet received any legal threats (and the author states to have been in touch with Blizzard about that).
System Requirements