: Copy the extracted Blizzard Entertainment map cache directory into the StarFriend folder to enable custom game loading.
Play any custom map compatible with 2.0.9. Limitations : Copy the extracted Blizzard Entertainment map cache
StarFriend operates on a Host/Client architecture. One player acts as the server, and others connect via IP address. For the Host (Server) Launch StarFriend.exe as an Administrator. Select the tab. Choose your desired map and game settings. Click Start Server . Note your local IP address displayed in the client. For the Player (Client) Launch StarFriend.exe as an Administrator. Select the Join tab. One player acts as the server, and others
For players looking to dive back into a legacy setup, a typical deployment requires a few specific steps. First, the core game must be installed (often utilizing the Battle.net starter edition to get the core files). After a quick launch to the main menu to ensure the installation is stable, players then extract the StarFriend executable and map caches into the designated directory. Choose your desired map and game settings
Place the StarFriend 1.54 files directly into a subfolder within your main StarCraft II directory, or keep them in a separate folder while ensuring the StarFriend configuration file points directly to the SC2.exe located inside your game folder. 2. Configure the Language
Note: Attempting to use StarFriend 1.54 with newer versions of StarCraft II (like Legacy of the Void or modern free-to-play patches) will cause immediate game crashes. Step-by-Step Installation Guide