So here's the inaugural Post for my blog. Here goes nothing.
One of the more important games to of come out within the last two decades is arguably Starcraft. Something unique about the game was it literally had one resolution, graphical setting, and because of that ran on just about anything (main reason why it became so big in Korea). The game also featured the most balanced Real Time Strategy (RTS) multiplayer ever conceived, the three factions played radically different but complemented each other rather well.
To me this game is still something I regularly go back to; holding LAN parties during the summer and winter breaks at my house with friends. Just this past weekend I held one. I found out today that the games sequel Starcraft II will not feature any LAN features.
Here's a quote from a Blizzard Representative:
"We don’t currently plan to support LAN play with StarCraft II, as we are building Battle.net to be the ideal destination for multiplayer gaming with StarCraft II and future Blizzard Entertainment games. While this was a difficult decision for us, we felt that moving away from LAN play and directing players to our upgraded Battle.net service was the best option to ensure a quality multiplayer experience with StarCraft II and safeguard against piracy."
I can understand their concerns, piracy is a big concerns about piracy but it seems to me a rushed decision. Call me old fashioned but I just love the feel of sleep deprivation, sweat, and doritoe flavored keyboards. LAN parties FTW!
Blizzart Comments On No LAN Support In Starcraft II
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