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StarCraft Patched To 1.16.0

www.blizzard.com - December 01, 2008

In a recent patch for the original StarCraft game, Blizzard made some interesting enhancements that vary from improving cpu game useage, to recording in-game text for use in replays.

Feature Changes

- In-game chat is now saved in replays. Note: whispers are not saved.
- Hitting the Escape key while in the chat room will clear your typed text.
- "/reply" (or just "/r") will send a whisper to person who most recently whispered you.

Bug Fixes

- Fixed localization issues with "from" and "to" in whispers.
- Starcraft now only uses as much CPU as it needs to run smoothly.

Exploits

- Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to gain minerals through mutations.
- Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to recycle an upgrading building.
- Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to extend their creep with a drone.
- Fixed an exploit which allowed Zerg players to move Drones over impassable terrain.
- Fixed an exploit which allowed Terran players to drop a nuke anywhere on the map.
- Fixed an exploit which allowed players to pause the game while in the pre-game lobby.

Be sure to login to battle.net to get the latest update or from Blizzard's support page.

Sons Of War Mod: New Media

StarCraftZone - February 02, 2008

 
As development continues on the total conversion mod, "StarCraft: Sons of War", 'ITSTORRASQUE4U' was kind enough to share two more in-game screenshots of their new 'Phalanx' Protoss air unit. This unit was briefly described as a 'mobile shield battery and damage soaker'. Definitely looks interesting and one I can't wait to try out!

SoW Mod: Music Sneak Peak

StarCraftZone - January 29, 2008

In a recent post by our friend ITSTORRASQUE4U, Project Lead for Sons Of War, he was gracious enough to tease us with two songs in development for the total conversion. Zerg sample in particular rings in with a nice vibe and carries the 'atmosphere' quite well!

Starcraft2Forum.org Interviews iNcontrol

Starcraft2Forum.org - January 27, 2008

Starcraft2forum.org recently had the opportunity to interview iNcontrol, North America's top professional Starcraft player, on his past match experiences and his current views of StarCraft 2.

StarCraft: Sons of War Interview

StarCraftZone - January 25, 2008

StarCraftZone recently had the opportunity to interview ITSTORRASQUE4U, Project Director for the ambitious StarCraft total conversion mod, "StarCraft: Sons of War". Coupled with two exclusive in-game screenshots, we find out how development is coming along and a look back at how the project got started.