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Hatorade · 05-01-2008, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clug

My 9800GX2 runs shit just fine (ok, more than just fine

).

Yes but for 300 bucks cheaper the 8800 runs it the same...still take it to general boards.

Kolle · 05-01-2008, 02:29 PM

is it too late to get a key? can't find anything official about it

Thengel · 05-01-2008, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pyksel

Open Beta is alive! Just got on.

They did indeed send out Closed Beta invites to Tech Testers today.

spronk · 05-01-2008, 02:41 PM

Yeah check your emails carefully - all tech beta testers will be invited into closed (no level cap) beta tomorrow, May 2nd. They are going to run a stress test on 3 of the PVE beta servers with all the new tech testers + current closed beta testers.

I dunno if tech beta testers have to put in a new key or whatever, but the closed beta client is not the same as the open beta client so if you were ever a tech tester be sure to start downloading the closed/general beta client now, so you can login and play without any limits starting tomorrow.

Roll on the PVP server (closedbeta-pvp) if you can, a few of us have mid 20-40 level toons on there and would like to have more ppl to pvp with.

Thengel · 05-01-2008, 02:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by spronk

I dunno if tech beta testers have to put in a new key or whatever, but the closed beta client is not the same as the open beta client so if you were ever a tech tester be sure to start downloading the closed/general beta client now, so you can login and play without any limits starting tomorrow.

From the e-mail: As a part of this your account has automatically been upgraded to Closed Beta. You are thereby already signed up.

There won't be a new key, but there is a new client.

Grumpy Old Fart · 05-01-2008, 02:59 PM

I also received an invite to closed beta. I noticed FunCom has me two separate login names/passwords - one for open and one for the Tech Test/closed beta which I signed up for (and never bothered playing) three months ago.

If open and closed betas have different clients, I'm curious how this is going to work out starting tomorrow as regards patching, etc. In any event, it's nice not to be limited to level 13 after tomorrow.

If closed beta works out OK tomorrow, I'll PM those of you looking for others to join up on the PvP server. I'm definitely playing a Priest of Mitra, but won't heal anybody that can't spell "you" or "are" or is under 30 IRL. Hahaha!

Hatorade · 05-01-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grumpy Old Fart

I also received an invite to closed beta. I noticed FunCom has me two separate login names/passwords - one for open and one for the Tech Test/closed beta which I signed up for (and never bothered playing) three months ago.

If open and closed betas have different clients, I'm curious how this is going to work out starting tomorrow as regards patching, etc. In any event, it's nice not to be limited to level 13 after tomorrow.

If closed beta works out OK tomorrow, I'll PM those of you looking for others to join up on the PvP server. I'm definitely playing a Priest of Mitra, but won't heal anybody that can't spell "you" or "are" or is under 30 IRL. Hahaha!

Man R U seriously? Well fuck that then I will find people that are cooler more hip and younger.

Thengel · 05-01-2008, 03:17 PM

I'll definitely be checking it out, though I'll admit I haven't followed the game all that closely. I too got the tech beta invite and didn't do anything with it, since I didn't have the free space at the time, or the will to download the gigantic client.

Arrr · 05-01-2008, 03:55 PM

Pretty impressed so far (open beta 3 just went down, so I figured I'd post some thoughts).

the combat system is pretty damn fun, at least so far. I've played an assassin to level 8, and it's pretty awesome. Combat is a little more attentive, which I like.

Graphics-wise, looks pretty good. runs pretty well on my medium-end comp. only issue is some hitching, but it seems to go away after you've been through the area a few times.

obviously i can't comment on any kind of in-depth mechanics, but the superficial impression so far has been good.

DMyst · 05-01-2008, 03:55 PM

So the fileplanet client does not work for the stress tech account?

I made my friend uninstall his stress test client to install the fileplanet one so he can play the open beta but is limited to level 13.

Does he need to re-install the old client from the Funcom page to be able to play without restrictions?

Vehn · 05-01-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DMyst

So the fileplanet client does not work for the stress tech account?

I made my friend uninstall his stress test client to install the fileplanet one so he can play the open beta but is limited to level 13.

Does he need to re-install the old client from the Funcom page to be able to play without restrictions?

yes

Grumpy Old Fart · 05-01-2008, 04:01 PM

First impressions (30 minutes) are that FunCom really has their shit together.

- Patch server is zipping along at 500KB/s+
- Graphics are wondrous. The water effect is very well done, you can swim and control your character "naturally" (like we're all used to in WoW, of course), the under-water colors, etc. are just perfection.
- Controls are great. Camera, movement, etc. all work like WoW (AKA, perfection again).
- Bliss! Spell-casting is just awesome. No channeling (at least, by level 4), no interrupts (but you can't move), and a really neat trick is that just spamming your "Smite" (or whatever nuke you have) button will auto-cast at the nearest creature, so you can get near some mob camp and just hit your nuke button while farming, XP'ing etc. and don't even have to target the mobs. Spell hot-keys also have "in range" shading (like WoW again).
- Voiceovers seem professional and immersive

Off to Tortage...

Hatorade · 05-01-2008, 04:03 PM

Holy shit grumpy isn't so grumpy anymore...Get home in 2 hours...then its on!

Draegan · 05-01-2008, 04:03 PM

There are channeling spells.

That auto next target spell can get you in trouble sometimes.

balouch · 05-01-2008, 04:04 PM

I also got my tech beta upgraded to closed beta, is this game still slated to go live soon?

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05-01-2008, 02:29 PM	#1562 (permalink)
Kolle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 4,879 -26 Internets	is it too late to get a key? can't find anything official about it

05-01-2008, 02:41 PM	#1564 (permalink)
spronk nerd Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,367	Yeah check your emails carefully - all tech beta testers will be invited into closed (no level cap) beta tomorrow, May 2nd. They are going to run a stress test on 3 of the PVE beta servers with all the new tech testers + current closed beta testers. I dunno if tech beta testers have to put in a new key or whatever, but the closed beta client is not the same as the open beta client so if you were ever a tech tester be sure to start downloading the closed/general beta client now, so you can login and play without any limits starting tomorrow. Roll on the PVP server (closedbeta-pvp) if you can, a few of us have mid 20-40 level toons on there and would like to have more ppl to pvp with.

05-01-2008, 02:59 PM	#1566 (permalink)
Grumpy Old Fart You fucking kids get off my lawn! Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 446 +0 Internets	I also received an invite to closed beta. I noticed FunCom has me two separate login names/passwords - one for open and one for the Tech Test/closed beta which I signed up for (and never bothered playing) three months ago. If open and closed betas have different clients, I'm curious how this is going to work out starting tomorrow as regards patching, etc. In any event, it's nice not to be limited to level 13 after tomorrow. If closed beta works out OK tomorrow, I'll PM those of you looking for others to join up on the PvP server. I'm definitely playing a Priest of Mitra, but won't heal anybody that can't spell "you" or "are" or is under 30 IRL. Hahaha!

05-01-2008, 03:17 PM	#1568 (permalink)
Thengel Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 40	I'll definitely be checking it out, though I'll admit I haven't followed the game all that closely. I too got the tech beta invite and didn't do anything with it, since I didn't have the free space at the time, or the will to download the gigantic client.

05-01-2008, 03:55 PM	#1569 (permalink)
Arrr Dates women on TV with the help of Chuck Woolery Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 283 +1 Internets	Pretty impressed so far (open beta 3 just went down, so I figured I'd post some thoughts). the combat system is pretty damn fun, at least so far. I've played an assassin to level 8, and it's pretty awesome. Combat is a little more attentive, which I like. Graphics-wise, looks pretty good. runs pretty well on my medium-end comp. only issue is some hitching, but it seems to go away after you've been through the area a few times. obviously i can't comment on any kind of in-depth mechanics, but the superficial impression so far has been good.

05-01-2008, 03:55 PM	#1570 (permalink)
DMyst Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 166 -1 Internets	So the fileplanet client does not work for the stress tech account? I made my friend uninstall his stress test client to install the fileplanet one so he can play the open beta but is limited to level 13. Does he need to re-install the old client from the Funcom page to be able to play without restrictions?

05-01-2008, 04:01 PM	#1572 (permalink)
Grumpy Old Fart You fucking kids get off my lawn! Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 446 +0 Internets	First impressions (30 minutes) are that FunCom really has their shit together. - Patch server is zipping along at 500KB/s+ - Graphics are wondrous. The water effect is very well done, you can swim and control your character "naturally" (like we're all used to in WoW, of course), the under-water colors, etc. are just perfection. - Controls are great. Camera, movement, etc. all work like WoW (AKA, perfection again). - Bliss! Spell-casting is just awesome. No channeling (at least, by level 4), no interrupts (but you can't move), and a really neat trick is that just spamming your "Smite" (or whatever nuke you have) button will auto-cast at the nearest creature, so you can get near some mob camp and just hit your nuke button while farming, XP'ing etc. and don't even have to target the mobs. Spell hot-keys also have "in range" shading (like WoW again). - Voiceovers seem professional and immersive Off to Tortage...

05-01-2008, 04:03 PM	#1574 (permalink)
Draegan Yar Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,472 -22 Internets	There are channeling spells. That auto next target spell can get you in trouble sometimes.

05-01-2008, 04:04 PM	#1575 (permalink)
balouch Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 101 -1 Internets	I also got my tech beta upgraded to closed beta, is this game still slated to go live soon?