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'''StarEdit''' is the official level editor for [[StarCraft]] and [[StarCraft: Brood War]]. The editor is suitable for creating new multiplayer maps for online skirmishing and
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'''StarEdit''' (also called the '''StarCraft Campaign Editor''') was the official level editor for ''[[StarCraft]]'' and ''[[StarCraft: Brood War]]''.
   
Scenarios are generally either melee or Use Map Settings (UMS) games. Melee games start all players at a random location with only their main base building (command center, hatchery, or nexus) and four mining units. This is the most popular type of game, used in tournaments and ladder games.
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Scenarios were generally either melee or [[UMS|Use Map Settings (UMS)]] games. Melee games start all players at a random location with only their main base building ([[command center]], [[hatchery]], or [[nexus]]) and four [[workers|mining units]]. This is the most popular type of game, used in tournaments and ladder games.
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StarEdit was also added to ''[[StarCraft: Remastered]]'' in a patch that was implemented after the game's release.<ref name = "ArsTech">2017-06-30, [https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2017/06/hands-on-with-starcraft-remastered-ahead-of-its-august-14-launch-for-15/ StarCraft Remastered devs unveil price, explain how much is being rebuilt]. ''Ars Technica'', accessed on 2017-07-01</ref> It was announced on May 14th, 2019, that due to more viable third party alternatives, Blizzard would no longer support StarEdit, and that it would not ship with future releases.<ref name = "ArsTech">2019-05-14, [https://us.forums.blizzard.com/en/starcraft/t/map-editor-not-saving-anymore/112/7 SC Remastered Forums]. ''Blizzard Forums'', accessed on 2019-05-14</ref>
   
 
==Use Map Settings==
 
==Use Map Settings==
 
Use Map Settings maps are suitable for single player missions, especially with the use of triggers. The resulting user-made content has been substantial.
 
Use Map Settings maps are suitable for single player missions, especially with the use of triggers. The resulting user-made content has been substantial.
   
Use Map Settings games are less structured and often incorporate liberal use of specialized
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Use Map Settings games are less structured and often incorporate liberal use of specialized
triggers and setups to change gameplay. Scenarios based on 'genres' have surfaced, including
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triggers and setups to change gameplay. Scenarios based on 'genres' have surfaced, including
[[Defense map]]s , ''[[StarCraft Diplomacy | Diplomatic Games]]'' and RPGs.<ref>2006-08-01. [http://www.mirrora.com/~diplo/history.html The World of Diplomacy]. Accessed 2006-08-20</ref>
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[[Defense map]]s, [[Diplomacy|Diplomacy maps]] and RPGs.<ref>2006-08-01. [http://www.mirrora.com/~diplo/history.html The World of Diplomacy]. Accessed 2006-08-20</ref>
   
While distributing work created by StarEdit is permitted, distributing it for profit without prior agreement with [[Blizzard Entertainment]] is illegal.<ref>[http://pc.ign.com/articles/065/065655p1.html Microstar]. "IGN."</ref> The authorized third-party add-ons ''[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]'' and ''[[StarCraft: Retribution]]'' were released commercially but were met with criticism did not sell well.<ref>Kasavin, Greg. 1998-08-26. [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/insurrectioncampaignsfs/review.html Insurrection: Campaigns for Starcraft]. ''Gamespot.'' Accessed 2006-09-20.</ref><ref>[http://www.gamegenie.com/reviews/pc/retrib.html Retribution: Authorized Add-on for StarCraft]. ''GameGenie.'' Accessed 2007-08-03</ref>
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While distributing work created by StarEdit is permitted, distributing it for profit without prior agreement with [[Blizzard Entertainment]] is illegal, as in the case of the unauthorized third-party add-on ''[[StarCraft: Stellar Forces]]''.<ref>[http://pc.ign.com/articles/065/065655p1.html Microstar]. "IGN."</ref> The authorized third-party add-ons ''[[StarCraft: Insurrection]]'' and ''[[StarCraft: Retribution]]'' were released commercially but were met with criticism and did not sell well.<ref>Kasavin, Greg. 1998-08-26. [http://www.gamespot.com/pc/strategy/insurrectioncampaignsfs/review.html Insurrection: Campaigns for Starcraft]. ''Gamespot.'' Accessed 2006-09-20.</ref><ref>[http://www.gamegenie.com/reviews/pc/retrib.html Retribution: Authorized Add-on for StarCraft]. ''GameGenie.'' Accessed 2007-08-03</ref>
   
 
==Third-Party Editors==
 
==Third-Party Editors==
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*'''SCMDraft'''
 
*'''SCMDraft'''
   
Many of these editors included unused units , like Aldaris , Mengsk , DuGalle and Rasgazall , color changing of factions , teleportation , improperly place buildings and doodads , 255 upgrades , neutral units and much more .
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Many of these editors include [[unused units]], such as [[Aldaris]], [[Arcturus Mengsk]], [[Gerard DuGalle]] and [[Raszagal]], color changing of factions, teleportation, improperly placed buildings and doodads, 255 upgrades, neutral units and much more.
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
{{Wikipedia|StarCraft Campaign Editor}}
 
{{Wikipedia|StarCraft Campaign Editor}}
 
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[[Category:StarCraft]]
 
   
 
==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
* [http://www.creepcolony.com/staredit.shtml StarEdit Utilities] - An exhaustive resource of StarEdit Utilities and add-ons.
 
* [http://www.creepcolony.com/staredit.shtml StarEdit Utilities] - An exhaustive resource of StarEdit Utilities and add-ons.
 
* [http://www.SCMMG.net StarCraft Map Makers Guild (SCMMG)] - A well known and revered StarCraft map maker's community.
 
* [http://www.SCMMG.net StarCraft Map Makers Guild (SCMMG)] - A well known and revered StarCraft map maker's community.
* [http://www.mm-guild.net Map Makers Guild (MM-Guild)] - One of the oldest respected map making communities.
 
 
* [http://www.starcraft.org Starcraft.org] - Official Blizzard fansite and large custom map repository.
 
* [http://www.starcraft.org Starcraft.org] - Official Blizzard fansite and large custom map repository.
 
* [http://www.campaigncreations.org Campaign Creations] - A long-running SC campaign site, home to some of the most popular and highest quality [[StarCraft]] and [[StarCraft: Brood War|Brood War]] campaigns.
 
* [http://www.campaigncreations.org Campaign Creations] - A long-running SC campaign site, home to some of the most popular and highest quality [[StarCraft]] and [[StarCraft: Brood War|Brood War]] campaigns.
 
* [http://www.creepcolony.com/staredit1.shtml StarEdit Tutorial]
 
* [http://www.creepcolony.com/staredit1.shtml StarEdit Tutorial]
 
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StarEdit SC1 Game1

StarEdit in action

StarEdit (also called the StarCraft Campaign Editor) was the official level editor for StarCraft and StarCraft: Brood War.

Scenarios were generally either melee or Use Map Settings (UMS) games. Melee games start all players at a random location with only their main base building (command center, hatchery, or nexus) and four mining units. This is the most popular type of game, used in tournaments and ladder games.

StarEdit was also added to StarCraft: Remastered in a patch that was implemented after the game's release.[1] It was announced on May 14th, 2019, that due to more viable third party alternatives, Blizzard would no longer support StarEdit, and that it would not ship with future releases.[1]

Use Map Settings

Use Map Settings maps are suitable for single player missions, especially with the use of triggers. The resulting user-made content has been substantial.

Use Map Settings games are less structured and often incorporate liberal use of specialized triggers and setups to change gameplay. Scenarios based on 'genres' have surfaced, including Defense maps, Diplomacy maps and RPGs.[2]

While distributing work created by StarEdit is permitted, distributing it for profit without prior agreement with Blizzard Entertainment is illegal, as in the case of the unauthorized third-party add-on StarCraft: Stellar Forces.[3] The authorized third-party add-ons StarCraft: Insurrection and StarCraft: Retribution were released commercially but were met with criticism and did not sell well.[4][5]

Third-Party Editors

Improved editors have been released by third-parties seeking to remove limitations of StarEdit or add new capabilities. Many of these editors are coded from scratch. Examples of these editors include:

  • StarCraft X-tra Editor
  • StarForge
  • SCMDraft

Many of these editors include unused units, such as Aldaris, Arcturus Mengsk, Gerard DuGalle and Raszagal, color changing of factions, teleportation, improperly placed buildings and doodads, 255 upgrades, neutral units and much more.

References

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This page uses content from the English Wikipedia. The original content was at StarCraft Campaign Editor

The list of authors can be seen in the page history of StarCraft Campaign Editor.

Wikipedia content was licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License prior to June 15, 2009 is. Wikipedia content from June 15, 2009, and StarCraft Wiki content, is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License 3.0 (Unported).
  1. 1.0 1.1 2017-06-30, StarCraft Remastered devs unveil price, explain how much is being rebuilt. Ars Technica, accessed on 2017-07-01 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "ArsTech" defined multiple times with different content
  2. 2006-08-01. The World of Diplomacy. Accessed 2006-08-20
  3. Microstar. "IGN."
  4. Kasavin, Greg. 1998-08-26. Insurrection: Campaigns for Starcraft. Gamespot. Accessed 2006-09-20.
  5. Retribution: Authorized Add-on for StarCraft. GameGenie. Accessed 2007-08-03

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