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{{For|the original ''Warcraft II'' game and in-depth information|Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness}}
[[File:WC2BnE-logo.png|center]]
 
{{For|the original Warcraft II game and in-depth information|Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness}}
 
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
|name = Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition
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|name = ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition''
|image = WC2BnetCover.jpg
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|image = WC2BnE-logo.png
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|caption =
|caption = Cover art for ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition''
 
 
|developer = [[Blizzard Entertainment]]
 
|developer = [[Blizzard Entertainment]]
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|publisher = Blizzard Entertainment
|publisher = '''PC, Mac OS'''<br/>Blizzard Entertainment<br/>'''Saturn, PlayStation'''<br/>US, EU - [[wikipedia:Electronic Arts|Electronic Arts]]<br/>JP: [[wikipedia:Electronic Arts Victor|Electronic Arts Victor]]
 
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|date = {{ReleaseDate|NA|September 30, 1999|EU|1999}}{{wp|GOG.com}}: March 28, 2019
|date = '''PC, Mac OS'''<br/>US - 30 September 1999<br/>EU - 1999<br/>'''Saturn, PlayStation'''<br/>US, EU - 31 August 1997<br/>JP - 27 November 1997
 
|version = [https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/warcraft-ii-patch-information 2.02]
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|version = Original: [https://us.battle.net/support/en/article/warcraft-ii-patch-information 2.02]<br/>GOG.com: [[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition patch information|2.02 V4]]
|platforms = MS-DOS, Mac OS, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, Microsoft Windows
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|platforms = MS-DOS, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, macOS
 
|genre = Real-time strategy
 
|genre = Real-time strategy
 
}}
 
}}
 
[[File:Main art warcraft 2 battlenet edition - GOG.jpg|thumb|Art for ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'' on GOG.COM.]]
 
'''''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition''''' is a [[Blizzard Battle.net|Battle.net]]-enabled version of ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]'', with the expansion ''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal]]'' built in. It was released on September 30, 1999.<ref name="GameInfo">{{Ref web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/|title=Gamespot - Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Information|publisher=Gamespot|accessdate=2017-10-12|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20050828151213/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/|archivedate=2005-08-28}}</ref> This is essentially the same as ''Warcraft II'', but it allows for usage on [[Battle.net]], and, unlike its offline counterparts, does require a CD Key to install.
   
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On March 28, 2019, Blizzard partnered with {{wp|GOG.com}} and released it digitally for the first time.<ref>{{Ref web|url=https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/22940764/warcraft-orcs-humans-and-warcraft-ii-battle-net-edition-now-available-on-gog-com|title=Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II Battle.net Edition Now Available on GOG.COM|publisher=Blizzard|accessdate=2019-03-28|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328205423/https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/22940764/warcraft-orcs-humans-and-warcraft-ii-battle-net-edition-now-available-on-gog-com|archivedate=2019-03-28}}</ref>
'''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition''' is an Battle.net-enabled version of ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness]]'', with the expansion ''[[Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal]]'' built in. It was released 30 September 1999.<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/index.html</ref> This is essentially the same as ''Warcraft II'', but it allows for usage on [[Battle.net]], and, unlike its offline counterparts, does require a CD Key to install.
 
   
 
==Overview==
 
==Overview==
 
The game features many upgrades and enhancements over the original version. Features from ''[[StarCraft franchise|StarCraft]]'', such as right-click commands for units, and queuing multiple units for production, were implemented. The game was also ported to be natively supported under Windows, unlike the original game which ran under DOS. A fix for newer processors was included so regardless of how fast your processor was, the screen scroll speed was consistent; unlike the original version which was meant to be run on a 486 processor and when running on a modern processor, the screen scroll speed was too fast.
[[File:WC2BnE-logo.png|left|thumb|''Warcraft II Battle.net Edition'' logo.]]
 
The game features many upgrades and enhancements over the original version. Features from ''[[StarCraft]]'', such as right-click commands for units, and queuing multiple units for production, were implemented. The game was also ported to be natively supported under Windows, unlike the original game which ran under DOS. A fix for newer processors was included so regardless of how fast your processor was, the screen scroll speed was consistent. Unlike the original version which was meant to be run on a 486 processor and running on a modern processor the screen scroll speed was too fast.
 
   
The original version of ''Warcraft II'' supported online play, but only through IPX protocol, and not the TCP/IP protocol which became standard after its release. Many players used the paid-for program Kali, which emulated an IPX network over the internet, and allowed people to play it easily online. ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'' added support for Battle.net.
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The original version of ''Warcraft II'' supported online play, but only through IPX protocol, and not the TCP/IP protocol which became standard after its release. Many players used the paid-for program Kali, which emulated an IPX network over the internet and allowed people to play it easily online. ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'' added support for [[Blizzard Battle.net|Battle.net]].
   
 
==Upgrades==
 
==Upgrades==
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[[File:WC2BnetCover.jpg|thumb|[[Box art|Cover art]]]]
 
Other upgrades and enhancements over the original game include:
 
Other upgrades and enhancements over the original game include:
 
*Ability for up to eight players to compete over [[Battle.net]] using "Spawning" technology from one CD.
 
*Ability for up to eight players to compete over [[Battle.net]] using "Spawning" technology from one CD.
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*Set maps and game parameters for Ladder Games.
 
*Set maps and game parameters for Ladder Games.
 
*Ctrl+click or double-click will select closest 9 units of that type currently on the screen.
 
*Ctrl+click or double-click will select closest 9 units of that type currently on the screen.
*Space bar centers the map on last 8 transmissions (sequential).
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*Spacebar centers the map on last 8 transmissions (sequential).
 
*Current food displayed along with [[gold]]/[[oil]]/[[lumber]].
 
*Current food displayed along with [[gold]]/[[oil]]/[[lumber]].
*Maintained compatibility with the DOS version of ''[[Warcraft II]]'' via local area network or modem.
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*Maintained compatibility with the DOS version of ''[[Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness|Warcraft II]]'' via local area network or modem.
 
*Unit limit raised from 600 to 1,200 for Enhanced games.
 
*Unit limit raised from 600 to 1,200 for Enhanced games.
*Upper limit of 200 food for each player, like [[StarCraft]].
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*Upper limit of 200 food for each player, like ''[[StarCraft franchise|StarCraft]]''.
*Mining out an oil rig completely no longer returns a small amount of lumber and gold to the player.
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*Mining out an [[oil platform]] completely no longer returns a small amount of lumber and gold to the player.
 
*[[Gnomish Flying Machine (Warcraft II)|Flying Machines]], [[Goblin Zeppelin (Warcraft II)|Goblin Zeppelins]], [[Goblin Sappers (Warcraft II)|Goblin Sappers]], [[Demolition Squad (Warcraft II)|Demolition Squads]] now have a Patrol option.
 
*[[Gnomish Flying Machine (Warcraft II)|Flying Machines]], [[Goblin Zeppelin (Warcraft II)|Goblin Zeppelins]], [[Goblin Sappers (Warcraft II)|Goblin Sappers]], [[Demolition Squad (Warcraft II)|Demolition Squads]] now have a Patrol option.
 
*Canceling [[Foundry|Foundries]] no longer uses all of the oil you spent to build it.
 
*Canceling [[Foundry|Foundries]] no longer uses all of the oil you spent to build it.
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*Allies' towers and flying units now reveal enemy subs.
 
*Allies' towers and flying units now reveal enemy subs.
 
*Partially-built towers can no longer see submarines.
 
*Partially-built towers can no longer see submarines.
*[[Death Coil]] will no longer damage allies.
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*[[Death Knight (Warcraft II)#Spells|Death Coil]] will no longer damage allies.
*New sounds have been added for [[Skeleton]]s, Runes, [[Eye of Kilrogg]], and for completed upgrades.
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*New sounds have been added for [[Skeleton (Warcraft II)|Skeletons]], [[Ogre-Mage (Warcraft II)#Spells|Runes]], [[Eye of Kilrogg (Warcraft II)|Eyes of Kilrogg]], and for completed upgrades.
*First [[Town Hall (Warcraft II)|Town Hall]]/[[Great Hall (Warcraft II)|Great Hall]] now build at the speed of a [[Farm (building)|Farm]]. All other Town Halls/Great Halls build at the normal rate.
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*First [[Town Hall (Warcraft II)|Town Hall]]/[[Great Hall (Warcraft II)|Great Hall]] now build at the speed of a [[Farm|Farm]]. All other Town Halls/Great Halls build at the normal rate.
 
*You can now take 1,000 screenshots instead of just 100.
 
*You can now take 1,000 screenshots instead of just 100.
 
*Support for two new game speeds (Slowest and Faster).
 
*Support for two new game speeds (Slowest and Faster).
   
 
==Versions==
 
==Versions==
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[[File:Warcraft 2 BNE GOG startup.jpg|thumb|GOG.com edition featuring the classic and enhanced.]]
There are 12 different versions of ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'': 1 at 1998, 4 at 1999, there are 2 Editions at 2000 and there are 5 Edition from Best Seller Series in 2001. Additionally, a battle chest was released in 1999, the ''[[Warcraft II: Battle Chest]]'' that was a one CD edition, it included the game with its official Strategy Guide.
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There are 12 different versions of ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'': 1 in 1998, 4 in 1999, 2 editions in 2000 and 5 editions from Best Seller Series in 2001. Additionally, a battle chest was released in 1999, the ''[[Warcraft II: Battle Chest]]'' that was a one CD edition, it included the game with its [[Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Prima's Official Strategy Guide|official Strategy Guide]].
   
 
Differences between the versions:
 
Differences between the versions:
 
*Contact information is different.
 
*Contact information is different.
 
*Original release and 2000 editions with version 2.01a includes folder "ISP", which was replaced by the "Manual" folder.
 
*Original release and 2000 editions with version 2.01a includes folder "ISP", which was replaced by the "Manual" folder.
*1999 and 2001 editions included "Manual" folder including the manual and Adobe reader.
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*1999 and 2001 editions included "Manual" folder including the manual and {{wp|Adobe Acrobat|Adobe Reader}}.
 
*2001 edition included the manual but by the name "Strategy Guide".
 
*2001 edition included the manual but by the name "Strategy Guide".
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*2019 edition was released on {{wp|GOG.com}} with an Enhanced and Classic version. Enhanced provides resolution controls and LAN connection only while the Classic gives [[Battle.net]] support and uses original graphics.
   
==Minimum System Requirements==
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==System requirements==
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{{Main|System requirements#Warcraft_II:_Battle.net_Edition|label1=System requirements § Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition}}
*System: '''Pentium-60 or equivalent'''<ref name=requirements>http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/tech_info.html?tag=tabs;summary</ref>
 
*RAM: '''16 MB'''<ref name=requirements/>
 
*Video Memory: '''1 MB'''<ref name=requirements/>
 
*Hard Drive Space: '''80 MB'''<ref name=requirements/>
 
   
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==Notes and trivia==
==Trivia==
 
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* The official website for ''Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition'' is [http://classic.battle.net/war2/ still accessible].
*The original title for the game was '''Warcraft II: Platinum Edition''' before release, until it was changed to the title it has now. [[Blizz]]ard's original plans to include an additional all-new Warcraft II Platinum campaign were scrapped in the interest of emphasizing Battle.net Edition's true intent: to provide the classic [[Warcraft II]] as is, with extensive multiplayer support and a few select gameplay enhancements.<ref>http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/review.html?om_act=convert&om_clk=gssummary&tag=summary;read-review</ref>
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* The original title for the game was ''[[Warcraft II: Platinum|Warcraft II: Platinum Edition]]'' before release, until it was changed to the title it has now. [[Blizzard Entertainment|Blizzard's]] original plans to include an additional all-new ''Warcraft II Platinum'' campaign were scrapped in the interest of emphasizing ''Battle.net Edition'''s true intent: to provide the classic ''Warcraft II'' as is, with extensive multiplayer support and a few select gameplay enhancements.<ref name="GameReview">{{Ref web|url=http://www.gamespot.com:80/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/review.html|title=Gamespot - Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Review|author-Greg Kasavin|publisher=Gamespot|date=1999-11-10|accessdate=2017-10-12|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20051103121555/http://www.gamespot.com:80/pc/strategy/warcraft2battlenetedition/review.html|archivedate=2005-11-03}}</ref>
*The game has the first movie trailer for ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]''.
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* The game has the first movie trailer for ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]''.
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* [[Warcraft II: Combat Edition]], a custom version of the Battle.net Edition, was made to provide users to play on more third-party servers instead of Battle.net's servers that are now defunct.
   
==See also==
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==Gallery==
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;Multiplayer maps
{{Warcraft II related}}
 
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<gallery>
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All You Need BNE.jpg|''All You Need'' map
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Great White North BNE.jpg|''Great White North'' map
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World Domination BNE.jpg|''World Domination'' map
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</gallery>
   
==Reference list==
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==References==
 
{{Reflist}}
 
{{Reflist}}
   
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==External links==
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Revision as of 19:12, 16 April 2021

For the original Warcraft II game and in-depth information, see Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness.
Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition
WC2BnE-logo
Developer(s) Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher(s) Blizzard Entertainment
Platforms MS-DOS, Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, macOS
Release
  • NA: September 30, 1999
  • EU: 1999
GOG.com: March 28, 2019
Latest release Original: 2.02
GOG.com: 2.02 V4
Genre(s) Real-time strategy
Main art warcraft 2 battlenet edition - GOG

Art for Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition on GOG.COM.

Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition is a Battle.net-enabled version of Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, with the expansion Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal built in. It was released on September 30, 1999.[1] This is essentially the same as Warcraft II, but it allows for usage on Battle.net, and, unlike its offline counterparts, does require a CD Key to install.

On March 28, 2019, Blizzard partnered with GOG.com and released it digitally for the first time.[2]

Overview

The game features many upgrades and enhancements over the original version. Features from StarCraft, such as right-click commands for units, and queuing multiple units for production, were implemented. The game was also ported to be natively supported under Windows, unlike the original game which ran under DOS. A fix for newer processors was included so regardless of how fast your processor was, the screen scroll speed was consistent; unlike the original version which was meant to be run on a 486 processor and when running on a modern processor, the screen scroll speed was too fast.

The original version of Warcraft II supported online play, but only through IPX protocol, and not the TCP/IP protocol which became standard after its release. Many players used the paid-for program Kali, which emulated an IPX network over the internet and allowed people to play it easily online. Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition added support for Battle.net.

Upgrades

WC2BnetCover

Cover art

Other upgrades and enhancements over the original game include:

  • Ability for up to eight players to compete over Battle.net using "Spawning" technology from one CD.
  • Automatic map passing over Battle.net.
  • Implementation of Top vs. Bottom multi-player template.
  • Shared Vision in multi-player games.
  • Improved game set-up, game options, dropping of players and inclusion of Battle.net chat.
  • Game speed is set prior to a Battle.net game beginning, and cannot be changed.
  • Incorporation of the 3 Pauses per player/per game rule.
  • Assigning and selection of Groups through # keys.
  • Ability to choose Random starting race, resources and tileset.
  • Attack Move command will now function correctly.
  • Patrol command now sends units to the selected location rather than stopping after any contact.
  • Set maps and game parameters for Ladder Games.
  • Ctrl+click or double-click will select closest 9 units of that type currently on the screen.
  • Spacebar centers the map on last 8 transmissions (sequential).
  • Current food displayed along with gold/oil/lumber.
  • Maintained compatibility with the DOS version of Warcraft II via local area network or modem.
  • Unit limit raised from 600 to 1,200 for Enhanced games.
  • Upper limit of 200 food for each player, like StarCraft.
  • Mining out an oil platform completely no longer returns a small amount of lumber and gold to the player.
  • Flying Machines, Goblin Zeppelins, Goblin Sappers, Demolition Squads now have a Patrol option.
  • Canceling Foundries no longer uses all of the oil you spent to build it.
  • Allies can see friendly invisible units now.
  • Allies' towers and flying units now reveal enemy subs.
  • Partially-built towers can no longer see submarines.
  • Death Coil will no longer damage allies.
  • New sounds have been added for Skeletons, Runes, Eyes of Kilrogg, and for completed upgrades.
  • First Town Hall/Great Hall now build at the speed of a Farm. All other Town Halls/Great Halls build at the normal rate.
  • You can now take 1,000 screenshots instead of just 100.
  • Support for two new game speeds (Slowest and Faster).

Versions

Warcraft 2 BNE GOG startup

GOG.com edition featuring the classic and enhanced.

There are 12 different versions of Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition: 1 in 1998, 4 in 1999, 2 editions in 2000 and 5 editions from Best Seller Series in 2001. Additionally, a battle chest was released in 1999, the Warcraft II: Battle Chest that was a one CD edition, it included the game with its official Strategy Guide.

Differences between the versions:

  • Contact information is different.
  • Original release and 2000 editions with version 2.01a includes folder "ISP", which was replaced by the "Manual" folder.
  • 1999 and 2001 editions included "Manual" folder including the manual and Adobe Reader.
  • 2001 edition included the manual but by the name "Strategy Guide".
  • 2019 edition was released on GOG.com with an Enhanced and Classic version. Enhanced provides resolution controls and LAN connection only while the Classic gives Battle.net support and uses original graphics.

System requirements

Main article: System requirements § Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition

Notes and trivia

  • The official website for Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition is still accessible.
  • The original title for the game was Warcraft II: Platinum Edition before release, until it was changed to the title it has now. Blizzard's original plans to include an additional all-new Warcraft II Platinum campaign were scrapped in the interest of emphasizing Battle.net Edition's true intent: to provide the classic Warcraft II as is, with extensive multiplayer support and a few select gameplay enhancements.[3]
  • The game has the first movie trailer for Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos.
  • Warcraft II: Combat Edition, a custom version of the Battle.net Edition, was made to provide users to play on more third-party servers instead of Battle.net's servers that are now defunct.

Gallery

Multiplayer maps

References

 
  1. ^ Gamespot - Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Information. Gamespot. Archived from the original on 2005-08-28. Retrieved on 2017-10-12.
  2. ^ Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II Battle.net Edition Now Available on GOG.COM. Blizzard. Archived from the original on 2019-03-28. Retrieved on 2019-03-28.
  3. ^ Gamespot - Warcraft II: Battle.net Edition Review. Gamespot (1999-11-10). Archived from the original on 2005-11-03. Retrieved on 2017-10-12.

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