• Hey Guest. Check out your NeoGAF Wrapped 2025 results here!

StarCraft II beta sign-ups now open

Cday said:
There was a problem sending your system information to Battle.net. Please check your internet connection, close all applications and try again. For further assistance, please visit Battle.net

Apparently my internets don't work D:.... I don't have the patience for this shit.
Click to expand...

Had the same problem. Keep clicking "Send" and it'll work after a dozen of tries! :lol
Once again, mine worked when I actually "hold" the send button for 5 seconds and then released the mouse button. Weird, but true!
 
Operating system:
Windows 2.6.0.6001 (SP 1)
CPU type:
Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz
CPU Speed (GHz):
2.254
System memory (GB):
3.997
Graphics card model:
RDPDD Chained DD
Graphics card driver:
atiumdag.dll
Desktop resolution:
1280x1024
Hard disk size (GB):
226.565

Go Go remote desktop connection from other side of the planet. I wonder if this will ruin my chances.
 
rezuth said:
Downloaded it and tried it, it could not send the info so I had to boot into bootcamp :/
Click to expand...

how big is it? and yeah, i could go bootcamp, but i think my odds are better with osx (since there will be 2324232343 windows users trying).
 
# Operating system:Windows 2.5.1.2600 (SP 3)
# CPU type: Intel(R) Pentium(R) 4 CPU 2.80GHz
# CPU Speed (GHz):2.62
# System memory (GB):0.999
# Graphics card model:NVIDIA GeForce 6600 GT
# Graphics card driver:nv4_disp.dll
# Desktop resolution:1680x1050
# Hard disk size (GB):55.837
# Hard disk free space (GB):37.372

I have no chance in hell. :teehee
 
I need to have a blizzard game on my account to do this, I don't play wow and don't have my 10 year D2 or SC cd key, am I screwed?
 
Guled said:
I need to have a blizzard game on my account to do this, I don't play wow and don't have my 10 year D2 or SC cd key, am I screwed?
Click to expand...
Yes. You are screwed.

1. You need to have battle.net account. You can create one if you don't have it. Takes around 2 minutes.

2. You need to ATLEAST own one PC Blizzard game (If you don't and desperately want the Beta, I suggest you go here: http://www.blizzard.com/store/browse.xml?f=c:1 )

3. You need to be in North America.

4. If the file SystemCheck_enUS.exe is not downloadable and you know you qualify for the first 3 steps then try clearing your cache and opening a different browser if it still doesn't work.

5. If the SystemCheck_enUS.exe gives you "There was a problem sending your system information to Battle.net. Please check your internet connection, close all applications and try again. For further assistance, please visit Battle.net", don't be alarmed. Their servers are being hammered by everyone and their mother. Keep on trying and try restarting your computer if it doesn't work after 20 or so tries.


If all is set and done then all I can say is "Good luck, the waiting game begins here." Last but not least, as mentioned above, the game MIGHT ONLY work in Intel chips. Also, even though high-end PC is not a requirement, just make sure your system is decent enough to play games.
 
Through some sorcery I have all the keys from the previous Blizzard games. I have an active WoW sub, Diablo 2 + xpac, Starcraft + xpac and WC3 + xpac all tied to the account. Blizzard has always forsaken me in previous beta tests but I'm a shoe in for this one... Right...?

Right?

RIGHT?
 
Done and done:

OPERATING SYSTEM:WINDOWS 2.6.0.6001 (SP 1)
CPU TYPE:AMD ATHLON(TM) 64 X2 DUAL CORE PROCESSOR 6400
CPU SPEED (GHZ):2.999
SYSTEM MEMORY (GB):1.998
GRAPHICS CARD MODEL:ATI RADEON HD 2900 PRO
GRAPHICS CARD DRIVER:ATIUMDAG.DLL
DESKTOP RESOLUTION:1440X900
HARD DISK SIZE (GB):465.76
HARD DISK FREE SPACE (GB):263.354
 
Stabby McSter said:
i don't think sc2 works on the g3-g4-g5 family chips. only intel. :(
Click to expand...

welp looks like my dreams have now been shattered.

worst case scenario I'll just wait for the game's actual release.
 
finally managed to submit.

# Operating system:MacOS 10.5.6
# CPU type:Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8600 @ 2.40GHz
# CPU Speed (GHz):2.254
# System memory (GB):4
# Graphics card model:NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT
# Graphics card driver:-
# Desktop resolution:1440x900
# Hard disk size (GB):232.566
# Hard disk free space (GB):5.295

good luck everyone! :D
 
First time and everything sent! :D

So this is why Neogaf has been acting up?

Weird that its not reading OCed processors right....
 
ksamedi said:
I fully expect Onimusha 5 to be announced for PS3/360 and a new Wii game
Click to expand...
Well, I'm sure that would explain why Blizzard are so slow at releasing ga...wait a minute.

Anyway, I like the openness of that FAQ, at least we all know this isn't some first come first served rubbish, that said, I hope I get in.
Metalic Sand said:
First time and everything sent! :D

So this is why Neogaf has been acting up?

Weird that its not reading OCed processors right....
Click to expand...
Yeah, I would have thought that by now that CPU reading software would work properly, but overclocking seems to defeat them.
 
*cross*

# Operating system:Windows 2.6.0.6001 (SP 1)
# CPU type:Intel(R) Core(TM) i7 CPU 940 @ 2.93GHz
# CPU Speed (GHz):2.737
# System memory (GB):5.99
# Graphics card model:NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295
# Graphics card driver:nvd3dum.dll
# Desktop resolution:1680x1050
# Hard disk size (GB):931.511
# Hard disk free space (GB):742.198
# Mac Address:00-23-54-6F-D6-E1
 
I forgot my 5 year old Battle.net account info. Luckily I had my Diablo 2 and Starcraft CD cases so I made a new one and added them to my new one and submitted my specs.
 
Took me a while but I too was finally able to send my info after like the 50th try lol

Stupid user agreement was making the process ten times slower.
 
ZealousD said:
For you maybe.

Why the hell don't you have any Blizzard games? And why do you think you'd deserve a Beta slot?
Click to expand...

Artadius said:
So... the people complaining of not having any Blizzard games or a WoW account... I can only think of one of two things...

1. You don't enjoy Blizzard games enough to have ever purchased one...so you're probably not their target audience. You probably don't deserve to be a part of the beta (in their mind).

or

2. You're a pirate. Then you really don't deserve to be in the beta.


Optionally, if you can't find your CD keys for your older Blizzard games, there are online services which will sell Diablo 2 (and maybe even Warcraft 3 / Starcraft) keys online that have been confirmed to authenticate just fine with Battle.Net for just a couple of bucks. Sorry, no link here.

This post is almost guaranteed to infuriate someone.
Click to expand...

:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Rabid, crazed, angry fanboyism at its finest.
Simple amazing. All this for posting a screenshot and writing out the word: "Fail."

Yeah, I kept keys for 10+ year old games installed on a computer I no longer use.
I'm not a WoW player. *gasp*
Therefore, I'm not their target audience and don't deserve to be in beta. :lol
Even better yet, I'm a pirate (arrrrrgh) and REALLY don't deserve to be in the beta. :lol :lol :lol

So now I gotta either re-buy extremely old games or be flamed by a few insane people for not being a Blizzard fanboy, undeserving of S2 beta, lol.

So fucking hilarious. Only on GAF...
 
Click said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Rabid, crazed, angry fanboyism at its finest.
Simple amazing. All this for posting a screenshot and writing out the word: "Fail."

Yeah, I kept keys for 10+ year old games installed on a computer I no longer use.
I'm not a WoW player. *gasp*
Therefore, I'm not their target audience and don't deserve to be in beta. :lol
Even better yet, I'm a pirate (arrrrrgh) and REALLY don't deserve to be in the beta. :lol :lol :lol

So now I gotta either re-buy extremely old games or be flamed by a few insane people for not being a Blizzard fanboy, undeserving of S2 beta, lol.

So fucking hilarious. Only on GAF...
Click to expand...

You dont have the cases to the games or anything?
 
Click said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Rabid, crazed, angry fanboyism at its finest.
Simple amazing. All this for posting a screenshot and writing out the word: "Fail."

Yeah, I kept keys for 10+ year old games installed on a computer I no longer use.
I'm not a WoW player. *gasp*
Therefore, I'm not their target audience and don't deserve to be in beta. :lol
..
Click to expand...
Well yes, that is exactly the point, to be honest, there is nothing wrong with Blizzard looking for active members of their userbase to come forward to be a part of upcoming betas, and battle.net accounts are a great way of finding them.

Sorry, but a meltdown-esque post achieves what exactly? If you don't care about Blizzard games enough to have any of them to hand, why do you even have any interest in applying for the Starcraft 2 beta, let alone feel entitled to it above others who do have an active interest?

Edit: You don't even have to have the games installed, just register a battle.net account and use the CD-Keys there, that's it. Hopefully that's not too hard for you.
 
Mamesj said:
hopefully I have a better chance since I'm on a mac
Click to expand...

I have a feeling a ton of Mac users will be entering. I know my friends and I all are and that's +4 right there. :lol

Hopefully they want to test all different Mac's and many of them :P
 
Click said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Rabid, crazed, angry fanboyism at its finest.
Simple amazing. All this for posting a screenshot and writing out the word: "Fail."

Yeah, I kept keys for 10+ year old games installed on a computer I no longer use.
I'm not a WoW player. *gasp*
Therefore, I'm not their target audience and don't deserve to be in beta. :lol
Even better yet, I'm a pirate (arrrrrgh) and REALLY don't deserve to be in the beta. :lol :lol :lol

So now I gotta either re-buy extremely old games or be flamed by a few insane people for not being a Blizzard fanboy, undeserving of S2 beta, lol.

So fucking hilarious. Only on GAF...
Click to expand...

Yeah, I own about 4 different copies of D2+expansion, 3 copies of SC+expansion, WC3+exp, and i had, at one point or another, 3 different wow accounts. I log into battlenet today and i have NO games attached. Luckily I could merge one of my wow accounts, but I have no idea how i'd get ahold of my SC, WC3, D2 keys.
 
Click said:
:lol :lol :lol :lol :lol

Rabid, crazed, angry fanboyism at its finest.
Simple amazing. All this for posting a screenshot and writing out the word: "Fail."

Yeah, I kept keys for 10+ year old games installed on a computer I no longer use.
I'm not a WoW player. *gasp*
Therefore, I'm not their target audience and don't deserve to be in beta. :lol
Even better yet, I'm a pirate (arrrrrgh) and REALLY don't deserve to be in the beta. :lol :lol :lol

So now I gotta either re-buy extremely old games or be flamed by a few insane people for not being a Blizzard fanboy, undeserving of S2 beta, lol.

So fucking hilarious. Only on GAF...
Click to expand...

Pro-tip: Write your serial #s in a text file and keep it on your computer or better yet in an e-mail on a yahoo/google server where it will be saved forever.

Makes it a hell of a lot easier if you revisit old games like I do, copy + paste >>> type 16 characters over and over again.
 
commish said:
Yeah, I own about 4 different copies of D2+expansion, 3 copies of SC+expansion, WC3+exp, and i had, at one point or another, 3 different wow accounts. I log into battlenet today and i have NO games attached. Luckily I could merge one of my wow accounts, but I have no idea how i'd get ahold of my SC, WC3, D2 keys.
Click to expand...
I bought Diablo 2 & LOD 4 times because of moving/losing the game and WC3 at least twice, let's just say that battle.net CD Key registration is the biggest life saver ever.
Minsc said:
Pro-tip: Write your serial #s in a text file and keep it on your computer or better yet in an e-mail on a yahoo/google server where it will be saved forever.

Makes it a hell of a lot easier if you revisit old games like I do, copy + paste >>> type 16 characters over and over again.
Click to expand...
Yeah, I should have done that, I have lost count of games I have had to rebuy because of lost manuals/cd keys, it is the main reason I love Steam/GoG.
commish said:
Move a few times, and we'll see how many PC game cases you still have :p
Click to expand...
I'm good with game cases, manuals are where I fail hard, I don't even know where the hell they end up half the time after a move.
 
How hard is it to keep your keys? For all the games I no longer have boxes of, I just typed in all the keys in a spreadsheet, printed it out and added it to my game collection. Now whenever I want to play some older game I just pull out the sheet and there's all of my codes.
 
i hope my system is good enough for them :D
# Operationsystem:Windows 2.6.0.6001 (SP 1)
# CPU-Typ:AMD Phenom(tm) 9950 Quad-Core Processor
# CPU-Takt (GHz):2,44
# Systemmemory (GB):3,998
# Graficcard-Model:NVIDIA GeForce 9600 GT
# Desktop-Resolution:1280x1024
# Harddiskspace (GB):931,51
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

Invincible VS Open Beta April 9-11th
26
355
Timberwolf25 replied
“As of January 2026… Drew Murray is now working on the StarCraft shooter” — this could be the clearest sign yet that the project is moving forward
Opinion Rumor Game Dev 
8
261
IbizaPocholo replied
Kiln launches April 23rd | Open Beta 9-11 April (Steam only)
1
158
Sethbacca replied
New Steam Deck data now available in beta (for developers)
1
95
Durin replied
Heroes of Newerth:Reborn Open Beta Trailer
6
436
Holammer replied
Top Bottom