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Hm, that's bad news. ESO is in the same league, XP from killing mobs is almost non-existant from level 5 and onwards. Don't understand it either. It would offer an alternative to quest collecting, without adding a lot of extra development resources.
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Cnaiur posted:The only thing I'd like to know - and 10 years ago I'd laugh at myself for wanting this - : is it possible to just grind mobs for a couple of hours? I also hate nowadays question mark / waypoint quest hunting. Sometimes when I can't fully focus on a game I just want to mindlessly grind a specific spot and get semi-decent XP/materials as a reward. Did this in ye olde MMO's and it was still viable in Vanilla WoW, but nowadays questing is the only viable way to gather XP in most MMO's. From what the press streams have shown, you can certainly do it. There are plenty of things to kill, and in some areas there are little challenges attached to it (kill X amount in 5 minutes to get a small bonus, like some potions). As to whether you are better of following the quests, I think it seems probable. It appeared that quest XP was a significant portion of your gains, and roaming around after the markers would also lead you to new path content, which adds to your skills (though maybe not combat skills... the streams I watched didn't get much into that part of it). Drops, both in terms of gear, mats and the occasional extra like some furniture, seemed pretty decent. You still have a main quest line to follow, and from what I could tell you had to complete at least that to move on to the next area. So just grinding is doable, but also something of a self-imposed challenge. For one you miss out on the quest reward gear.
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Deki posted:Yes. I think it was an article on massively. He was talking about having to move around while holding down an ability key. 5 is probably an exaggeration but number + rmb + direction still seems a bit awkward.
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Add me to the list of people who hate NPCs with exclamation marks ordering you where to go and what specific bear to kill, instead of just exploring and hunting cool looking mobs by yourself / a party wherever you like. I'd like quests to be long and difficult epics instead of these bear-assathons. Good to hear that "questing" as it is today isn't the only option (although I'd guess you want some quest reward gear at times.)
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rainy day posted:I think it was an article on massively. He was talking about having to move around while holding down an ability key. 5 is probably an exaggeration but number + rmb + direction still seems a bit awkward. That was referring to the fact that you can hold down the key for a spammable ability instead of mashing it. Also some abilities can be charged up while moving. It can be a little awkward, and during stress test I rebound my main builder to a side button on my mouse.
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Feb 11, 2014 00:53
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I just got a stress test invite for this weekend, but don't have a lot of time or bandwidth. I've been dying to try this game forever though. I'm assuming stress weekends are just a big hot mess? Also, how big is the client download?
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Feb 11, 2014 02:06
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Rasmussen posted:I just got a stress test invite for this weekend, but don't have a lot of time or bandwidth. I've been dying to try this game forever though. I'm assuming stress weekends are just a big hot mess? Also, how big is the client download? I just got one of them too but it doesn't have a key with it. Just says "Paste in this serial key: {$serialkey}". Way to tease Carbine. 
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Feb 11, 2014 02:23
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http://support.wildstar-online.com/entries/40514218-Why-does-this-stress-test-email-have-no-key- For those that got a stress test email recently without a key. My key was missing too and I knowledge base'd it so here you can be lazy.
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Agraya posted:http://support.wildstar-online.com/entries/40514218-Why-does-this-stress-test-email-have-no-key- This is exactly what I came here to check, thanks for the link. I was really excited, then really disappointed, and now I'm excited again to check it out.
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Feb 11, 2014 02:31
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Thanks! Now I just have to wait for my NCSoft password to reset since I have no idea what it is and from what I remember this never works.
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Feb 11, 2014 02:32
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I, too, just got the {$serialkey}. The test begins on Valentines day, as if they knew I'd have no plans what so ever. 
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Feb 11, 2014 02:48
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I got an email invite to the stress test! Lemme just grab that key.....quote:Paste in this serial key: {$serialkey} poo poo.
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Feb 11, 2014 03:16
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Otacon posted:I got an email invite to the stress test! Lemme just grab that key..... Look up for the fix it link. The stress tests are pretty stable though, so don't worry about not getting to play.
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Feb 11, 2014 03:20
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Loose Ifer posted:Look up for the fix it link. Literally as soon as I posted, they resent an email with an actual key. All gravy here. Seriously cannot wait. Been watching this thread for like 3 months now. Woooooo
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From the looks of it a lot of new people got keys for this latest test? Sounds like they want to hammer the servers a bit more.
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Dropbear posted:Add me to the list of people who hate NPCs with exclamation marks ordering you where to go and what specific bear to kill, instead of just exploring and hunting cool looking mobs by yourself / a party wherever you like. I'd like quests to be long and difficult epics instead of these bear-assathons. Good to hear that "questing" as it is today isn't the only option (although I'd guess you want some quest reward gear at times.) Questing with exclamation points isn't the only option, but it basically is.
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I would probably strangle a person for a beta key at this point. The current mmos are just 
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I think normal beta testers who participate in stress tests get a friend key to distribute, so there's that to look forward to.
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Feb 11, 2014 05:43
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You're right. My PM box is always open beta brothers, I will never break your trust or your NDA
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Bob NewSCART posted:I would probably strangle a person for a beta key at this point. The current mmos are just I don't know why you think Wildstar is going to be substantially different.
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Tagichatn posted:I don't know why you think Wildstar is going to be substantially different. If anything, it's an all out regression. It does it very well though.
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Feb 11, 2014 05:58
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Got a beta code today. Having some trouble with the install. Anyone else with this problem? It always fails at roughly the same point (43XX kb).
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Feb 11, 2014 06:12
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Tom Ford posted:Got a beta code today. Having some trouble with the install. Anyone else with this problem? It always fails at roughly the same point (43XX kb). Hard drive full? If not check the beta forums. They're really quick about responding.
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Loose Ifer posted:Hard drive full? If not check the beta forums. They're really quick about responding. I'm dumb. Run As Administrator fixed it.
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Feb 11, 2014 06:16
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Anyone got an invite? Willing to trade one of my Landmark beta keys for one. alexanderdelarge@outlook.com
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Tagichatn posted:I don't know why you think Wildstar is going to be substantially different. I didn't say I thought it was going to be substantially different, I only hope that it will be better than most of the stuff out right now.
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Begging thread is that a-way. Wildstar isn't an all-out regression; there're a lot of things they substantially improve upon. Like everything, though, it's 3 steps forward 2 steps back.
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Tagichatn posted:I don't know why you think Wildstar is going to be substantially different. That is half of the reason I have a decent amount of hope for WS. It has an established pedigree with it's developers along with not being afraid of trying new things like Warplots which I would happly by the game for even if it was the only drat thing there. To be honest, I don't WANT an MMO that reinvents the wheel. I am quite happy with something WoW-like that is modernized, with a new setting and doesn't treat PvP like a complete afterthought. So far, WS seems to be ticking all them boxes. Of course, the proof is in the pudding. Which I could see for myself. You know, if I could get a drat beta key... 
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Phoix posted:If you want a key quote this post with your email because I am too cheap to buy PMs. s_macey80@gmail.com
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Does a Dominion side guild exist yet? Just got full beta today and I have no intention of playing anything but a Chua.
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Gmail says this doesn't exist.
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Uuuuuugh, I'll never get into this beta
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Phoix posted:Gmail says this doesn't exist. Eh? It should. How about iiishadowmystiii@gmail.com ?
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Calihan posted:Eh? It should. How about iiishadowmystiii@gmail.com ? Sent.
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RiffRoff posted:Does a Dominion side guild exist yet? Just got full beta today and I have no intention of playing anything but a Chua. Not yet, but you're not the first person to ask. One of you dirty dommie bastards should start one.
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Only to find out that I can't send PM's. Life is cruel.
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