Is there anyway I can tell if a friend is online without starting Starcraft 2 up? A program or a website would be sufficient.
Just so you know why i'm asking this: One of my friends doesn't use IM's or any other form of chatting online and I don't want to waste my money calling him by phone each time I want to play Starcraft 2. And the initial loading time of Starcraft 2 is just too long, just to realize he is not online and I exit the game.
I don't want Starcaft 2 running all the time either, so don't give me that answer!
Best Answer
One possible solution is to run (and have your friend run) StarCraft II through Steam. Steam is much less expensive to keep perpetually open than StarCraft and alerts your friends when you enter a game, even when you're not in any game.
Steam accounts are free, and it's a good place to keep all your games organized so that you have quick access to them in one place.