The GUFU Starcraft Tournament Thread *August 22nd Tourny Champ - Kev_Unreal!*

**GUFU's Starcraft Tournament Results of August 22nd, 2007**

**GUFU's Starcraft Tournament Results of August 8th, 2007**

Replays

If you participated in any past tournament and have replays you wish to share, please upload them here and link them in this thread with the proper date and matchup name.

Also, if you are capable of taking replays and convert them into watchable movies, don't be afraid to give it a try. I'm sure those without SC will be very happy to watch fellow GUFU members go at it for galactic glory. :)

To watch replays, save your replays into the replay folder found in in the map folder of your Starcraft file, open the single player mode of Starcraft and go to the "View Replay" option.

**August 22nd Tournament**

Coming soon!

**August 8th Tournament**

Beginning Rounds

VGobbsesser vs Blizzvalve Round 1

Jcash vs Ibacai 1
Jcash vs Ibacai 2
Jcash vs Ibacai 3

Semi Finals

VGobbsesser vs Ibacai Round 1
VGobbsesser vs Ibacai Round 2

Finals

Kev_Unreal vs Ibacai 1
Kev_Unreal vs Ibacai 2

**Fun Matches**

VGobbsesser vs Mr Aran - August 9th, 2007
VGobbsesser vs Redmoonxl2 - August 9th, 2007 (D/c'ed)
VGobbsesser vs Redmoonxl2 - August 11th, 2007 Round 1
VGobbsesser vs Redmoonxl2 - August 11th, 2007 Round 2
VGobbsesser vs Blizzvalve - August 16th, 2007 Round 1
VGobbsesser vs Blizzvalve - August 16th, 2007 Round 2

More replays/movies coming soon...

Q&A

So what is Starcraft?

In a nutshell, Starcraft is a popular RTS (Real time Strategy) that was released in 1998 by Blizzard Entertainment. It's based in a Sci-Fi universe where the Human Terran, the Warrior-centric Protoss and the locust-like Zerg wage intergalactic war for survival.

Hmm, this sounds interesting. Will I need a high end PC to play it?

The best part about Starcraft (Besides how much fun it is) is it's accessibility when it comes to system requirements. Due to it's age, Starcraft can be played by just about any modern PC, even PCs not meant for gaming at all.

Isn't Starcraft too old? I don't want to jump into a game that's nearly dead...

Valid concern but since games like Warcraft III has a different vibe than Starcraft, players keep coming back to SC. While Starcraft 2 is on the horizon, Blizzard normally takes at least several years after a game announcement to release the game, thus giving you ample time to perfect SC1.

Great! Now to buy it. Is it hard to find and how much does it cost?

The Starcraft Battlechest has been known to be no more than $20 and even as low as $10. The best part? The game is still in print, thus making it as easy to find as going down to your local Walmart.

Will I need to buy any expansions?

The only expansion you need is Brood War, which is in the Starcraft Battlechest anyways.

Anything else I should do before I start playing?

Yes. If you are using a router, please forward the router so you can avoid any connection issues with Starcraft. Here's a site that'll help you with forwarding: http://portforward.com/routers.ht

Added info: Be sure to turn off all background programs before playing online. To do so, go to run and type in "msconfig", go to "selective startup" and uncheck "Load startup items". Restart your computer.

Resources

The following links are sites that will help you with improving your game. Also keep in mind that there are Starcraft matches on Youtube you can view on your own time. I advise that you take a look at them to see current trends and strats for your preferred race.

The Official Starcraft Compendium
Starcraft.Org
Starcraft Legacy
Team Liquid

Network and Connection Solutions

http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=asc01937p

http://www.blizzard.com/support/?id=msi0445p

I'm in.

PS. How do you watch the replays?

I'm in.

PS. How do you watch the replays?

blizzvalve

I think I should put directions for that on the thread.

Anyways, download the replay, open your Starcraft file, go to the map folder and insert the replays into your replay folder. Start SC. Go to the single player mode and go to "View Replay". Pick out the replay that you want to see.

That's pretty much it.

Lost my CD Key dammit.Blackbond

Get another one...

...dammit!

Do i have to click save to get the replays?blizzvalve

Yes.

Update!!!

Beginning Matches of August 8th, 2007

Ibacai vs Jcash

Finals of August 8th, 2007

Kev_Unreal vs Ibacai

Check the OP for links to the replays!

INSTRUCTIONS ON WHAT THE HELL IS HAMACHI!

1. install hamachi

2. open hamachi

3. click on the triangle on the bottom right corner

4. Select "Join existing network"

5. name - GUFU, password - lol

6. make sure that your selected opponent is online

7. make sure your opponent is awaiting the challenge

8. go to the multiplayer page in Starcraft

9. click on LAN UDP (not IPX) and create map

10. wait for your oponent to join

9b. If you're the opponent, go into the LAN UDP (not IPX) lobby and wait for the map to pop up.

10b. join

11. GL HF

VGvsRedmoon1.rep

The match between me and Redmoon before we disconnected.And it was just starting to get interesting...

VGvsRedmoon1.rep

The match between me and Redmoon before we disconnected.And it was just starting to get interesting...

VGobbsesser

Awww, you saved it. :D

I got hold of my brother-in-law (he introduced hamachi to me) and said three things.

1. It doesn't matter if it's IPX or UPX, but make sure everybody is on the same page.

2. Versions of SC are important as well, make sure you are fully updated (v1.15?) and are all on the Brood War side or the original side.

3. Hi

Hello :o

I have version 1.15, we would need to have that to get onto Bnet, right?

We can't use IPX. What does it mean to be on the "same page"?

Hello :o

I have version 1.15, we would need to have that to get onto Bnet, right?

We can't use IPX. What does it mean to be on the "same page"?

Jandurin

If I can figure out what the problem was for IPX, then we can use that instead. same page = same PX. MrAran

VGvsRedmoon1.rep

The match between me and Redmoon before we disconnected.And it was just starting to get interesting...

VGobbsesser

[QUOTE="MrAran"]If I can figure out what the problem was for IPX, then we can use that instead. same page = same PX. Jandurin

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="MrAran"]If I can figure out what the problem was for IPX, then we can use that instead. same page = same PX. MrAran

I'm starting to think that it's less stressful just to get everybody to forward their routers... (By the way, details on how to do that is on the OP)

Hey, I'd love to get in on the second tourney if you'll let me. Sign me up if you'll have me.JCash4Ever

I know I have no problem with it but I know there have been....complications with you and this Union. I'm fine with it as long as everybody else in GUFU is fine with it.

Hey. Tonight, laterish, I'll be able to play.

Hey. Tonight, laterish, I'll be able to play.

Jandurin

If you're still on at this time, Jandurin, I'll play ya in a few games...as long as the net is not acting pissy like it always do.

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]

Hey. Tonight, laterish, I'll be able to play.

Redmoonxl2

If you're still on at this time, Jandurin, I'll play ya in a few games...as long as the net is not acting pissy like it always do.

And there's a pool, a pool table, a giant projection tv with an amazing sound system. :cry:

It's a nice house.

Anyway, I'll be here all today. Anyone wanna play before I start... boozing?

VGvsRedmoon3.rep

The first game Redmoon and I ever finished!:o

VGvsRedmoon3.rep

The first game Redmoon and I ever finished!:o

VGobbsesser

And here is match number two. :D

ALso, I wish to let everybody know that if you have replays of matches between GUFU members, don't be afraid to post them here.

Also, if anybody can take the matches and convert them into movies by way of a movie program, please do so. I'm sure that members of GUFU without Starcraft would be interested in viewing them. :)

By the way, for those having a tough time connecting for a Starcraft game with fellow GUFU members, I may have found a solution that certainly helped me.

Go to run and type in "msconfig". From there, go to "selective startup" and uncheck "Load Startup Items". Restart your computer.

Seems that Starcraft is ultra-sensitive to background programs and disabling them will allow for smoother, disconnection free online play (For me at least). Combo that with forwarding your router and you're pretty much set for the next tournament.

Sign me up.Kev_Unreal

It was really fun. I survived his first attack.blizzvalve

I was surprised!:o He defended against my first attack.My second,however...:wink:

That was a lot of fun.We should play Starcraft again sometime.:)

Replays:

VGvsBlizz2.rep

VGvsBlizz3.rep

The top match is out first match,where he survived one of my attacks( :o ),and I believe the second one is where we get killed by the computer.>_>

[QUOTE="blizzvalve"]It was really fun. I survived his first attack.VGobbsesser

I was surprised!:o He defended against my first attack.My second,however...:wink:

That was a lot of fun.We should play Starcraft again sometime.:)

Replays:

VGvsBlizz2.rep

VGvsBlizz3.rep

The top match is out first match,where he survived one of my attacks( :o ),and I believe the second one is where we get killed by the computer.>_>

yeah. I wasn't fast enough to beat him.

Beat down by the computer? Awesome. I can't wait to see that replay. :lol:

In other Starcraft related news, I decided to take a swing at drawing a SC fan pic. I kinda quit on it since I feel I overinked it. I'll revisit the idea some other time.

Beat down by the computer? Awesome. I can't wait to see that replay. :lol:

In other Starcraft related news, I decided to take a swing at drawing a SC fan pic. I kinda quit on it since I feel I overinked it. I'll revisit the idea some other time. Redmoonxl2

:oops: Yeah.I was sort of "off" for some reason in that game.I don't know why...

And awesome fan art.:D

Beat down by the computer? Awesome. I can't wait to see that replay. :lol:

In other Starcraft related news, I decided to take a swing at drawing a SC fan pic. I kinda quit on it since I feel I overinked it. I'll revisit the idea some other time.

Redmoonxl2

nice pic redmoon.

[QUOTE="Kev_Unreal"]Sign me up.Ibacai

I won't be so cocky this time so I could finish the match quicker :P and Redmoon, we should name the maps that we're going to be playing on instead of randoming picking while being on battle net.

Redmoon, we should name the maps that we're going to be playing on instead of randoming picking while being on battle net.

Kev_Unreal

I was planning to go one further down the road by implementing a GUFU map creator contest. Winning contest maps will be official GUFU tournament maps. The best part about this idea will be the fresh flow of different strategies that we all will use thus keeping the game feeling fresh and fun all the way till Starcraft 2 is released. Besides, I'm sure this little contest will be great for those budding game designers in GUFU.

I'll probably give more details on this later next week on requirements. For now, I plan to make the following maps tournament playable:

(2) Baby Steps
(2) Fading Realm
(2) Showdown
(4) Dire Straits
(4) Lost Temple
(4) Rivalry
(6) Acropolis
(6) Winter Conquest

Anyone up for a few games right now?VGobbsesser

Sure. I'm getting on right now.

Bumping this to remind everybody that the tournament is 2 days away. Keep in mind that this tournament will require Brood War, so if you haven't already, please pick up the expansion.

Also make sure that your name is in the sign up list. If it isn't already, just reply and make it known that you will be participating in the tourny.

I'll have my Brood Wars disk fixed by tommorow.blizzvalve

Awesomeness. :)