Challenges are a tutorial mechanic in StarCraft II.
Blizzard plans on about 10 challenge maps.[1] Each challenge is 5 to 10 minutes long and teaches an aspect of StarCraft II gameplay.[2]
The player would get a score.[3] In addition, players will receive help on why they won or lost a game.[4]
Challenges will be available through battle.net.[5]
For playing a challenge, the winner may win achievements.[2]
Examples
Psionic Assault
Psionic Assault is an advanced micromanagement challenge. With a force of six high templar and nine sentries, the player must stop a horde of zerg, protoss and terran attackers.[6] The difficulty increases as reapers join the fray.[7]
The winner gets a bronze achievement for killing 75 enemies, silver for 150 and 225 for gold.[6]
Harbinger of Death
This expert challenge forces the player to only use hotkeys to issue commands. The player is given a large force of protoss units, and must kill docile terrans and zerg. However, the time limit is short[6] and the player must fight on five fronts.[7]
The player gains one star for every 75 kills (to a maximum of three stars).[7]
References
- ↑ Dustin Browder, Adam Biessener. 2010-04-08. An Extensive Interview With StarCraft II's Design Director. Game Informer. Accessed 2010-04-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Cam Shea. 2009-07-10. StarCraft II's Design Philosophies. IGN. Accessed 2009-07-11.
- ↑ Dustin Browder, Nick Breckon. 2009-07-01. StarCraft 2 Interview: Reaction and Reflection. Shacknews. Accessed 2009-07-02.
- ↑ Dustin Browder. 2009-06-29. G4TV Interviews Dustin Browder nearing Beta. Blizzplanet. Accessed 2009-06-29.
- ↑ Blizzard Entertainment staff, Greg Canessa. 2010-02-009. Battle.net Preview. Blizzard Entertainment. Accessed 2010-02-09.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Michael McWhertor. 2010-04-23. StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty: Once More Into The Campaign. Kotaku. Accessed 2010-04-24.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 StarCraft Legacy staff. 2010-04-22. April 19 Single Player Campaign Info and Press Event. StarCraft Legacy. Accessed 2010-04-23.