Starcraft — 2 Preparing Game Data

Here’s a useful review of key considerations and steps for preparing game data in StarCraft 2, whether for machine learning, replay analysis, or custom map/modding.

: A known bug can cause the game to download the same ~600MB of data every time it launches. Language Mismatches starcraft 2 preparing game data

Ji-Hoon didn't relaunch the game. He grabbed his coat and the drive, the "Preparing" stage finally over. The real game was just beginning. Here’s a useful review of key considerations and

  • Heatmaps of unit density per region, unit proximity graphs, pathing chokepoints occupancy.

Users frequently report a specific "bugged" version of this process: Slow Download Speeds: Heatmaps of unit density per region, unit proximity

  • C:\Program Files (x86)\StarCraft II
  • C:\ProgramData\Battle.net
  • C:\Users\[YourUsername]\AppData\Local\Battle.net
  • C:\ProgramData\Blizzard Entertainment