...and we all know what happens on the 1st day...













...especially Blizzard like every year...

Reminder:

Many people have been asking where they can get beta keys for StarCraft II. Here are a few of the opportunities out there right now, and more will come as we approach closer to beta.

"Vespene Laughs" StarCraft II Comic Contest (reoccurring monthly)
"Vespene Laughs" Monthly Comic Contest http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=10697505926&sid=3000

Blizzard Theme Park Contest (Ends for North America March 30th, end dates differ for each region, check with the regional site)
This is a great opportunity to get creative, especially since we'll be giving out a pair of beta keys to each category winner. Go Go Go!
Win Beta Keys - Blizzard Theme Park Contest http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=15230879667&sid=3000

Warcraft III The Frozen Throne Tournament Season Winners 2009
The top 20 eligible participants at the end of each region’s invitational ladder will receive a StarCraft II beta key.
http://www.battle.net/tournaments/2009/faq.shtml

Upcoming Opportunities to look out for:
Beta Opt-in
BlizzCast Contests/Events
Future Find Raynor Screenshots (will be announced when it starts, unfortunately does not include previous finds)
StarCraft II Trivia
StarCraft II Fan Site Program
and more...

2v2:

Q. Are the gains and losses in the 2v2 game type higher than that in 1v1?
A. No, the gains and losses are the same as 1v1.

Q. Are 2v2 ranks counted individually or in pairs? For example: If Player A plays with Player B and their team is ranked 2, is there another ranking for when Player A plays with Player C?
A. Yes. Every pair is ranked individually. Of course, only after finishing the 10 placement matches.

Q. How are ratings calculated for 2v2? Is it an average of the two players or cumulative?
A. Each pairing of players for arranged 2v2 matches carries its own rating. If you participate in 2v2 random, you would have your own individual ranking. Matches that include 2v2 random players average the rating of the two players and compare it to their opponents rating.

This is the continuation of the official "I am sad I'm not in beta yet" thread.
Part 1: Official thread: I don't have a beta key http://forums.battle.net/thread.html?topicId=23393189979&sid=3000

Please post all your thoughts on this matter here. I will be closing and deleting all other threads with this topic. And topics about invites that have been sent out, about waves and anything else that has to do with getting into the beta.

Just quick update:

1. If you did not get into beta yet. Make sure you opted in. We see a lot of complaints about people not getting a beta key - and they have not opted in. This makes baby pandas cry!

2. We like fans from all over the world - if you have opted in, you have the chance of getting into the beta, no matter where you are from.

If you have any questions about opting in, getting into the beta or you just want to cry a bit, please do so here! :)

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Ahh I found out why. Found a pic of your keyboard.

http://tinypic.com/r/34gq69k/6

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/looks over shoulder

Are you watching me? o.O