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星际争霸2 BETA Opt-in FAQ

原文：http://starcraft2.com/beta-faq.xml
翻译：独爱星际 @ SC2C

The StarCraft® II beta is coming! If you’re interested in participating, you need to sign up for a Battle.net account, opt in to participate in upcoming Blizzard Entertainment betas through Battle.net Account Management, and upload your system specifications using our quick system-snapshot software. If you’re selected, you’ll be notified in the coming months. For more information, including what to do if you have a StarCraft II beta code from BlizzCon 2008 or the Worldwide Invitational 2008, check out the FAQ below.


1、How do I sign up for the StarCraft® II beta?
In order to sign up for the StarCraft II beta, you first need to register a Battle.net account. You can opt in to the beta for StarCraft II, as well as betas for future Blizzard Entertainment games, through our new beta opt-in process. To get started, simply click "Beta Profile Settings" in Battle.net Account Management.

To be considered, you must create a beta profile containing your system specifications (see below) and indicate which Blizzard Entertainment games you’re interested in beta testing -- be sure to check the box for the StarCraft universe. Once you’ve successfully uploaded a beta profile, the associated Battle.net account is added to a pool of potential beta testers.

2、What is a beta profile?
A beta profile is a snapshot of your current system specifications. It includes such information as how much RAM you have, available hard drive space, your graphics card and driver, and other information about your system. We gather this information to ensure that we are able to test our games on a wide range and distribution of systems.

3、How do I get selected to become a beta tester?
Participants for each beta test will be selected from the pool of eligible testers who have opted in based on their system specifications, beta-test preferences, and other factors, including pure luck. Opting in does not guarantee you will be selected to participate in a beta test.

4、How will I be notified if I am selected for a beta test?
In the event you are selected to participate in a beta test, you will receive an e-mail informing you and directing you to Battle.net Account Management. From there, you will be able to download the beta client and obtain a beta key. If chosen, you will need to agree to the StarCraft II Beta Agreement prior to installing the client.

5、I attended BlizzCon 2008 and received a code for the StarCraft II beta. Do I have to go through this process?
There is a separate process in place for players who received StarCraft II beta codes from BlizzCon 2008. To redeem your BlizzCon 2008 beta code, visit the beta sign-up page (don’t worry that the page says World of Warcraft), and enter the code from your BlizzCon 2008 card, along with a valid email address that you check often.

Once you’ve completed these steps, we will contact you via email at some point during the StarCraft II testing process with further instructions. Please note that in order to participate after your receive the invitation, you will need to sign up for a new Battle.net account (if you haven’t done so already).

6、Why do I have to download an application to create a beta profile?
Our beta opt-in application allows us to gather information about potential beta testers’ systems quickly and accurately, helping us ensure that the resulting pool of beta testers we select most closely represents the range and distribution of systems we wish to test.

7、How does the beta opt-in application work?
Running the beta opt-in application quickly and automatically generates a profile based on your system specifications. It then displays this information and asks if you wish to submit the specifications to create a beta profile for the Battle.net account you used to download the application.

8、Does the application also profile the software I have installed on my system?
No, the opt-in application simply scans the major hardware components of your system, along with your graphics card driver. Other system information, such as the contents of your hard drive, is not scanned.

9、Will entering multiple times improve my chances of being selected?
Each Battle.net account can only opt in once, so you are unable to opt in multiple times to improve your chances.

10、Will opting in early improve my chances of being selected?
Beta invitees will be selected periodically from the entire pool of players who have chosen to opt in and who meet the requirements. Opting in early doesn’t mean you’ll be invited sooner than someone who signs up after you.

11、I created a new Battle.net account, but I’m unable to opt in. Why?
In order for a Battle.net account to be able to opt in to upcoming beta tests, you must have at least one Blizzard Entertainment game that you own attached to the account. Please note that the World of Warcraft trial edition does not count toward this requirement. Having more than one game attached to an account or having specific games attached to an account will not affect your chances to be selected.

12、When does the StarCraft II beta test start?
We don’t have an exact start date to share at this time, but note that when it does begin, we will be adding additional regions to the beta test in phases. North America, Australia, and New Zealand will be the first regions to begin beta testing, and other regions will follow afterward in phases. We will have more information to share about all of these phases in the future.

The reason for setting up the beta in regional phases is that it takes time to set up and configure our testing infrastructure in each area. Bringing up one region at a time makes the overall testing process for StarCraft II and Battle.net more efficient from a development perspective, making the test more effective, and allowing us to complete the game more quickly than if we attempted to start the beta test in all regions at the same time. We will share more information about the start dates for the beta in different regions at a later date.

13、I play World of Warcraft, but the option to merge a World of Warcraft account into a Battle.net account is not yet available in my region. What should I do to opt in?
We plan to add the ability to merge a World of Warcraft account into a Battle.net account in Europe prior to the European phase of the StarCraft II beta, so that World of Warcraft players there will have a chance to participate. Please note that when it comes time to select StarCraft II beta participants, we will not consider how early or late they opted in before the beta began. In the meantime, if you have any other Blizzard Entertainment games, you can attach one of those to a Battle.net account to fulfill the requirement to opt in now.

14、I have an unused beta code from WWI 2008. Can I use this to access the StarCraft II beta?
If you have an unused beta code from WWI 2008, you will be able to use the code to gain entry to the European phase of the StarCraft II beta. If you have already claimed your WWI code to receive an invitation to a previous beta but did not end up using that invitation, you will not be able to use your WWI code or invitation for the StarCraft II beta. Please note that beta codes received at other WWI or BlizzCon events (except BlizzCon 2008) will not grant you entry into the StarCraft II beta.

15、When I first signed up for a Battle.net account, I checked a box to indicate I wanted to participate in Blizzard betas, but I didn’t submit a beta profile with my system specs. Do I need to complete this new process?
Yes. In order to be considered for the StarCraft II beta and any other upcoming Blizzard Entertainment betas, you’ll need to upload your beta profile through the application found in Battle.net Account Management.


If you have any questions not covered in this FAQ or encounter issues during the opt-in process, please visit http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/contactbilling for contact information, or contact us via our web form: http://us.blizzard.com/support/webform.xml.

译文：

星际争霸2的BETA测试已经到来！如果你有兴趣参加，你需要注册一个Battle.net的帐号，确认通过战网的帐号管理参加即将到来的暴雪BETA测试，并且用我们的快速系统检测软件上传你的系统配置说明。如果你被选中，你将会在未来几个月被通知到。欲想了解更多消息，包括你有你有在BlizzCon 2008得到的BETA CODE该怎么做，看下面的FAQ。

1、我该怎样注册星际2 BETA？
答：为了注册星际2 BETA，你首先需要注册一个Battle.net的帐号。你可以通过我们新的Beta opt-in决定参加星际2 BETA测试以及以后暴雪游戏的BETA测试。在开始时，只需要在Battle.net帐户管理中点击BETA配置设置。
经过考虑，你必须创建一个BETA包含你系统规格的测试文件（见下文）并说明哪个是你最感兴趣的BETA测试——务必检查选单中的星际争霸系列。一旦你成功上传了BETA测试配置文件，和文件相关的Battle.net帐号会被添加到一批BETA预备测试员中。

2、什么是BETA配置文件？
答：BETA配置文件是一个对你系统配置的快速检测。它包括了诸如你的内存（RAM）有多大，可用硬盘空间有多少，你的显卡和驱动是什么，以及另外一些与你系统有关的信息。我们搜集这些信息来确保我们的游戏在大范围的系统配置下测试。

3、我怎么才能被选为BETA测试员？
在他们系统配置的基础上，每个BETA测试的参与者都会从一批有资格的测试员中选出。BETA测试的优先选择，以及其他因素，还包括纯粹的运气。OPT-IN不保证你一定会被选中来参加BETA测试。

4、如果我被选为BETA测试员，我什么时候能够接到通知？
答：如果你被选来参加BETA测试，你会收到一封邮件通知并且告诉你进入Battle.net的帐号管理。接着你就能下载BETA测试的客户端并得到BETA KEY。如果你选择下载，你则需要在安装星际2 BETA之前同意安装协议。

5、我参加了BlizzCon2008并且收到了星际2的BETA CODE，我需要通过这些过程吗？
答：在BlizzCon2008拿到星际2 BETA CODE的人会有一个不同的进程。访问BETA登陆页面（别担心网页上的魔兽世界）来激活你的BlizzCon2008 CODE。接着输入BlizzCon2008卡片上的CODE以及你常用的有效电邮地址。
当你完成这些步骤，我们将通过电邮的方式来告诉你一些在星际2测试过程中的一些更多的操作要点说明。请记住，为了在受到测试邀请的时候能参与测试，你需要注册一个新的Battle.net帐号（如果你还没有的话）。

6、为什么一定要下载一个程序在创建BETA测试配置文件？
答：我们的BETA OPT-IN程序允许我们快速精确地搜集预备测试员的系统信息，以帮助我们确保所选择的测试员最能够代表我们所希望的测试系统范围及分配。

7、BETA OPT-IN程序是怎么运作的？
答：运行BETA OPT-IN程序后会根据你的系统配置自动快速地生成一个配置文件，然后显示该信息并且问你是否希望提交这个配置信息来创建一个BETA测试配置文件来为你使用Battle.net帐号下载程序。

8、这个程序是一个需要安装文件到我电脑上的软件吗？
答：不是，OPT-IN程序只是简单地浏览你电脑上的主要硬件，包括你的显卡驱动。不会扫描一些其他的系统信息，比如你硬盘里的文件目录。

9、重复报名是否会增加我被选中的几率？
答：每个Battle.net账号只能报名一次，你无法通过重复报名来增加获选机会。

10、早点决定参加会提高被选择的几率吗？
答：BETA邀请会从全部选择决定参加测试以及符合参加条件的人员中定期抽选。早一点勾选OPT-IN并不会让你比在你之后勾选的人更快地被邀请。

11、我创建了一个新的BN帐号，但是我不能勾选OPT-IN。为什么？
答：为了能让BN帐号能参加即将到来的BETA测试，你必须至少有一个暴雪娱乐公司的游戏绑定在你帐号上。请记住，魔兽世界：测试版 不算在内。一个帐号绑定多个游戏或者一个帐号绑定一个游戏不会影响你被选择的几率。

12、星际2的BETA测试什么时候开始？
答：目前我们还不能公布确切的测试时间。不过请注意，一旦测试开始，我们将逐渐按阶段引入其他的地区加入测试。北美、澳洲和新西兰将是第一批开始测试的地区，其他地区将逐步跟进。我们将在未来公布更多讯息。
设置分阶段分区域测试是因为在不同的地区设置和配置我们的测试设施需要时间。从星际2和NB的总体测试过程和发展角度来看，一次设置一个测试区域比同时在所有区域测试星际2会更有效，也会使我们更快地完成游戏制作。在以后的日子里我们会告知更多不同地区的BETA测试日期。

13、我玩魔兽世界，但是合并魔兽世界帐号到BN帐号的选项尚未出现在我所在的地区，我该怎么做？
答：我们计划在欧洲地区的星际2 BETA测试之前先能让魔兽帐号和BN帐号合并，所以魔兽世界玩家将会有机会参加。请记住，当星际2测试参与者的抽选时间到来的时候，我们不会考虑他们在BETA测试之前选择参与测试的时间是早是晚。在此期间，如果你有任何暴雪娱乐公司出品的游戏，你都能绑定其中的一个到你的BN帐号来让你符合现在的OPT-IN条件。

14、我有一个从WWI 2008拿到的还没使用的BETA CODE，我能用它参加星际2的BETA吗？
答：如果你有一个从WWI 2008得到的还没使用过的BETA CODE，你将可以用它获得参加欧洲地区BETA测试的入场券。如果你已经用使用了你用WWI CODE换取的先前BETA测试的邀请函或者还没结束使用那张邀请函，你将不能使用WWI CODE或者邀请函来参加星际2 BETA。请记住在其他WWI或者BlizzCon（除了BlizzCon2008）收到的BETA CODE不允许参加星际2 BETA测试。

15、当我初次登陆BN，我点击了选项表明我希望参加暴雪的BETA测试，但是我没有提交我系统的配置文件，我是否需要重新完成这一过程？
答：是的。为了星际2 BETA测试以及其他未来会有的暴雪娱乐公司的BETA测试，你需要通过BN帐号管理里的程序上传你的BETA测试配置文件。

如果你有任何问题没在这个FAQ里提及，或者在OPT-IN过程中遇到其他难题，请访问：http://us.blizzard.com/support/article/contactbilling 以获取联系信息，或者通过我们的网站：http://us.blizzard.com/support/webform.xml 联系我们。

[ 本帖最后由 beidou_7 于 2009-5-8 11:53 编辑 ]

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