So I've been looking forward to this really cool looking new free to play action MMO thats coming out in the next month or so called Vindictus (formerly titled Mabinogi Heroes). From the looks of it, it seems like a huge step in the right direction in terms of moving away from the whole target based auto attack system that so many online games now use. I would go into more depth about it, but I think a video or two would probably explain it better:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM2yfu_IqV4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM2yfu_IqV4)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnKJpXZxmyU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnKJpXZxmyU)
Looks pretty sweet! Apparently the pre-open beta starts on the 15th of this month, and all who were in the closed beta get access, and can invite two friends (if anyone has a spare invite I would gladly accept ;D). Open beta then starts sometime next month I think.
The trailer looks good I must say. Looks like a game I would enjoy. I couldn't help but notice the Nexon logo at the beginning, so is it a game developed by Nexon?
If I've noticed anything from games developed by Nexon, they are free, that's for certain. But all of the good items you must pay for.
Wow, that looks extremely fun. I really like the whole environment construction concept it's using, and being able to pick up most things and use them as weapons, like TREES!
Looking forward to it.
@JoEL
Nexon is actually just a publisher, they do not develop any of their games themselves. The company that is actually making the game i Devcat, the company that made Mabinogi (also Nexon, and also free). This game is suppose to be sortof a prequal to Mabinogi, even though this game is way more brutal and less cartoony (as well as having very different gameplay). But either way, Mabinogi is actually a really great game as well. If you actually spend a little time checking it out, it is (in my opinion) one of the most content filled, feature packed, and unique MMO's out there now. It really takes the whole MMO concept much further than just grinding for levels and gear.
ive been waiting for this and dragon nest for some time.
I heard that Nexon will be dropping Mabinogi in the near future, at some Generation. Is this supposed to be a successor?
No it's not suppose to be a successor I don't think. If anything it's a prequal, but they really couldn't be more different. I don't see why they would drop it either, It's a great game, and as far as I know is doing well. They are apparently making a Mabinogi 2 as well, but that is a seperate game.
Grr, my computer can't stand such awesome effects! :'(
EDIT: There a chance of a Mac version? I think my Mac's graphics card is powerful enough.
Quote from: 11clock on September 11, 2010, 01:30:51 PM
Grr, my computer can't stand such awesome effects! :'(
EDIT: There a chance of a Mac version? I think my Mac's graphics card is powerful enough.
I don't think the system requirements are all that high for how nice it looks. It uses the source engine, which has been out for a while (even though it is still a really great engine). Also, I definitely would not count on a mac version.
cool i didnt know that it was made with the source engine then i should be able to max this thing out or close to it :P
Pfft, yet another free MMO. Hah, I wonder how much money they used to make a bad game th-
Holy !@#$ing shit that's an awesome trailer! Thanks for sharing Meiun, I'm going to check it out as soon as it comes out.
Also I saw jiggle physics. +3 Bonus points. Also the game's main site through a google search reads that its built on Valve's source engine. Even more reason to play it, I'll feel right at home.
Well I must say the trailer is well made. But usually from my experience if the game has a good trailer it sucks. If the trailer sucks, the game will be awesome.
But I hope this game won't follow. I like the fighting system and physics... But I'm a little bit more attracted towards cartoony graphics. And since I'm probably moving to LoL again, I don't know will I be able to try it out.
EDIT:
Just checked out dragon's nest. That mmo would suit me more. Will try it out if it EVER comes out...
Well I managed to snag a beta key (though google searching hilariously enough), and I'm registered for the Sep 15 open beta. I also got 2 beta keys to give to 2 others, so if any of you guys want one, send me a PM.
PM's don't work, but you should totally send me one DarkBlade. I'd love you.
Quote from: Cactuscat222 on September 11, 2010, 10:22:35 PM
PM's don't work, but you should totally send me one DarkBlade. I'd love you.
Well that's just awesome sauce- broken PMs for the loss. Well, should I just send it to your forum e-mail? cactuscat222@yahoo?
Quote from: DarkBlade325 on September 11, 2010, 10:25:59 PM
Quote from: Cactuscat222 on September 11, 2010, 10:22:35 PM
PM's don't work, but you should totally send me one DarkBlade. I'd love you.
Well that's just awesome sauce- broken PMs for the loss. Well, should I just send it to your forum e-mail? cactuscat222@yahoo?
Yeah, with a .com on the end. :P
Quote from: DarkBlade325 on September 11, 2010, 10:19:27 PM
Well I managed to snag a beta key (though google searching hilariously enough), and I'm registered for the Sep 15 open beta. I also got 2 beta keys to give to 2 others, so if any of you guys want one, send me a PM.
If you wouldn't mind, DarkBlade, may I have one?
EDIT: Meiun removed PMs because some people were using it for 'things they shouldn't have.'
Cactus I sent yours. Mystery, what is your e-mail that you use?
Quote from: DarkBlade325 on September 11, 2010, 10:34:17 PM
Cactus I sent yours. Mystery, what is your e-mail that you use?
It's on forums, enrageddeity[at]hotmail[dot]com. Thanks much.
EDIT: Altered e-mail to prevent spam.
Quote from: Mystery on September 11, 2010, 10:43:00 PM
Quote from: DarkBlade325 on September 11, 2010, 10:34:17 PM
Cactus I sent yours. Mystery, what is your e-mail that you use?
It's on forums, enrageddeity@hotmail.com. Thanks much.
Done and done. Whew, enough thread spam for me now.
Enjoy you two. Any problems, let me know.
Aw man X_X. If anyone else gets hold of some spares I'd definitely be willing to take one.
Thank you Darkblade, though, it seems it still hasn't arrived. I'll see how it goes. :P
Quote from: Cactuscat222 on September 11, 2010, 11:50:57 PM
Thank you Darkblade, though, it seems it still hasn't arrived. I'll see how it goes. :P
I can attempt to send it again, but I remember Yahoo being ass when it comes to e-mail. Hell- I dislike using e-mails in general. Pain in the arse if you ask me. I remember a long time ago that I had to make an entire new Yahoo account just to get e-mail, because I wasn't getting it for some reason. And then it happened again- so I swapped to hotmail.
Wait a bit longer and if you don't get it I'll send it again.
Quote from: Cactuscat222 on September 11, 2010, 11:50:57 PM
Thank you Darkblade, though, it seems it still hasn't arrived. I'll see how it goes. :P
Huh, weird. I got mine already and registered. In-game name is EnragedDeity.
@DarkBlade, how did you obtain your key? After spending a while searching, I can find forum chains posting keys up for everyone to use, it seems the majority of them are taken. Also, once you have a key, is it true that you get two more to give away?
Got my 2 free keys, giving them to Meiun and Danimal since they asked first.
EDIT: Sent to both your e-mails. Enjoy, guys.
Ooohhhh, I'd like to snatch the next key if any of you are given any, my email is in my profile. :3
Quote from: Lucifer on September 12, 2010, 03:25:38 PM
Ooohhhh, I'd like to snatch the next key if any of you are given any, my email is in my profile. :3
It's a chain thing, so whoever gets a key gets 2 free ones. Dan/Meiun will probably give you one.
If anyone liked, I could make a list of players with keys to show everyone who's participating.
I saw gameplay trailers for this a few days ago. Looks like a really great game.
<- Would also not mind having a key. lol.
Quote from: T-Rok on September 12, 2010, 04:19:35 PM
I saw gameplay trailers for this a few days ago. Looks like a really great game.
<- Would also not mind having a key. lol.
I have one for you :)
I've sent one to you Luci too ;)
Awesome. Well after that, I now have a key available to the next person to post for one :D
Hey, we could all try to play once. That is, if we all obtain a key. Which brings me to:
krele13@hotmail.com
=D
Quote from: krele on September 12, 2010, 05:42:48 PM
Hey, we could all try to play once. That is, if we all obtain a key. Which brings me to:
krele13@hotmail.com
=D
This is what I was going for, everyone on here getting a key.
Also Danimal, I got the key in a incredibly hilarious manor, I just google searched "Vindictus Key", and the first result took me to a forum of sorts of a dude who just opened a thread to chain codes together. It was just made 30 minutes after I came to it, so I had time to snag the first one there, enter it, and blammo it worked.
It was just a stroke of luck, to be honest. Also Cactus, you gotta tell me if you got your key or not dude. I'll send it again if you need it.
EDIT: I just did a google search for the exact thing I typed last time, and the thread appears to be gone. Or Google says anyways- it might have gotten locked, thread opener could have deleted it, dunno.
Quote from: DarkBlade325 on September 12, 2010, 05:57:32 PM
Also Cactus, you gotta tell me if you got your key or not dude. I'll send it again if you need it.
He should check his spam folder, that's where mine ended up.
Guys, let's start a chain. :D
I should have at least one extra at some point in the near future, but don't have it available quite yet.
I'm soon to buy Parallels Desktop for Mac, which will allow me to run Windows applications on my Mac. It supports 3D and my Mac's graphics card is way better than my PC's. I may be able to play this game if everything works out. :)
Quote from: 11clock on September 12, 2010, 07:38:13 PM
I'm soon to buy Parallels Desktop for Mac, which will allow me to run Windows applications on my Mac. It supports 3D and my Mac's graphics card is way better than my PC's. I may be able to play this game if everything works out. :)
So if you got a beta key, you'd be able to play this in time for the open beta?
Do keep in mind that the open beta opens in 3 days from now. So yeah clock, make sure you got whatever you need by then.
By the way, I launched the game launcher anyways and yeah- this game is definitely built on Valve's Source engine. The 'loading block' in the bottom right, the faded background while loading, the menu, ect. Heheh.
I still haven't gotten the key it seems - if you could try resending, that'd be loving. Or if possible, you could send it to my gmail? Its the same as my other email, just @gmail.com instead. :P
Quote from: Cactuscat222 on September 12, 2010, 10:02:23 PM
I still haven't gotten the key it seems - if you could try resending, that'd be loving. Or if possible, you could send it to my gmail? Its the same as my other email, just @gmail.com instead. :P
Ok I resent it.
Quote from: Mystery on September 12, 2010, 08:31:01 PM
Quote from: 11clock on September 12, 2010, 07:38:13 PM
I'm soon to buy Parallels Desktop for Mac, which will allow me to run Windows applications on my Mac. It supports 3D and my Mac's graphics card is way better than my PC's. I may be able to play this game if everything works out. :)
So if you got a beta key, you'd be able to play this in time for the open beta?
I'm stating that because of my PC's incapability to run 3D graphics due to its terrible graphics card, I'm buying this program that will allow me to run Windows programs on my Mac. This will allow me to play the game without troubles (if the program supports online play). The program is also being installed for other purposes (mostly Game Maker related).
To explain it shortly, I'll most likely be able to play Vindictus without issues when it's released.
@11Clock
I'd be careful, I know that a lot of programs that do stuff like that only support fairly basic stuff. I don't know if I'd count on being able to play a 3D game using some sortof program like that, and even if you could I definitely wouldn't count on having it run fast. I'd do a bit of research first. The best thing you could do would probly just be to use bootcamp and install a copy of windows on your mac for real.
Gotta agree with Meiun. Its a simple process and works way better than any program you could buy.
Also, Krele I'm not sure if you got one yet... lol msn me if haven't. teko5(at)hotmail(dot)com
Quote from: Meiun on September 12, 2010, 10:56:31 PM
@11Clock
I'd be careful, I know that a lot of programs that do stuff like that only support fairly basic stuff. I don't know if I'd count on being able to play a 3D game using some sortof program like that, and even if you could I definitely wouldn't count on having it run fast. I'd do a bit of research first. The best thing you could do would probly just be to use bootcamp and install a copy of windows on your mac for real.
Forgot to mention that Parallels doesn't just run Windows programs, you need an operating system to support these programs. So it's pretty much like Bootcamp, but no rebooting necessary!
And I've already done research. Saw videos of people playing FPS games using Parallels without difficulties. You can see a video review I found here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftlkTJdM00I
And a Halo 2 Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7du-C-bDlrQ
EDIT: I installed the trial version of Parallels on my Mac. I will be testing it with some Game Maker programs and some 3D online games.
EDIT2: I feel like I'm going off topic, so let's go ahead and get back on topic.
It appears it still hasn't come through, DarkBlade. Curse Yahoo. (And yes, I checked the spam folder).
EDIT: Lucifer has been kind enough to throw me a key over MSN, so Darkblade, you can give that key to someone else. Thanks for all your effort though, sorry my email was being screwy. :S
It's September 15th O:, I'm downloading it at the moment. Anyone know if it's started yet? I would assume so, but, website said "game offline" for me.
Quote from: Lucifer on September 15, 2010, 04:40:11 PM
It's September 15th O:, I'm downloading it at the moment. Anyone know if it's started yet? I would assume so, but, website said "game offline" for me.
Same here. I have no idea what the issue is.
Where are you downloading.. I can't find a link anywhere. And it won't be online until 3-5pm PDT.
edit: nvm found it
Quote from: T-Rok on September 15, 2010, 04:53:17 PM
Where are you downloading.. I can't find a link anywhere. And it won't be online to 3-5pm PDT.
PDT is 3 hours earlier than EST, and it's 5:00 here, so that means that it's not here yet.
EDIT: Specifically, 12:00-2:00 in my time zone.
EDIT #2: I'm assuming you made a typo and meant to say until, because it wouldn't make sense otherwise, seeing as the site still says 'game offline' for me..
Yeah... that was a major typo, I shall fix it
Also, T-Rok, did you mean the open beta was ONLY during that time, or that it just started then? I assumed you meant the former; if you didn't, then I'd be happy to know.
This pre beta (starting 3 to 5 PM PST today) goes until early october, after which the full on open beta begins. However, there will most likely be a gap of a week or two between this phase and the open beta that happens after it i'd imagine.
Quote from: Meiun on September 15, 2010, 06:15:29 PM
This pre beta (starting 3 to 5 PM PST today) goes until early october, after which the full on open beta begins. However, there will most likely be a gap of a week or two between this phase and the open beta that happens after it i'd imagine.
So after it starts, you can play the pre-open at any time? Awesome, seeing as I was misinformed.
So, if I'm not mistaken, it should be up by now? It's 5PM PDT at the moment.
Was just an ETA, they edited their post on the site a couple hours ago saying it might take a bit longer. Should be any time now though.
Also, for those who don't know this. All pre-beta characters will be transfered to open beta AND full release.
Ohh Ohh, I see Start Game!
*patches*
Lol, I did awhile ago. But dang, this patch is taking ages. It makes me QQ cause I want to play. Stupid other people hogging all the server upload speed.
Quote from: T-Rok on September 15, 2010, 08:51:16 PM
Lol, I did awhile ago. But dang, this patch is taking ages. It makes me QQ cause I want to play. Stupid other people hogging all the server upload speed.
Same here. It's ridiculous, and I don't think I'll be able to get on tonight it's taking so long. I'll get on tomorrow, I guess. :(
Quote from: Mystery on September 15, 2010, 09:23:08 PM
Quote from: T-Rok on September 15, 2010, 08:51:16 PM
Lol, I did awhile ago. But dang, this patch is taking ages. It makes me QQ cause I want to play. Stupid other people hogging all the server upload speed.
Same here. It's ridiculous, and I don't think I'll be able to get on tonight it's taking so long. I'll get on tomorrow, I guess. :(
Main problem is everyone attempting to patch at the same time as T-Rok said.
the 'en-' part of the patch takes HOURS.
holy... crap.. I'm in game... total epic win...
Add me, TRok
Dear god.... Sweetest game.... EVER @_@
I'm gunna go download this puppy. Any server choice I need to make?
EDIT. Someone hook me up with a key!
F.Neumann@hotmail.com
Quote from: Meiun on September 15, 2010, 10:31:22 PM
Dear god.... Sweetest game.... EVER @_@
Dammit, you're playing it already?
Download faster! Almost halfway now...
I would hooky you up but im all out. I'll see if i can get one for you though. Once again, total epic win game QQ
Got one. I'm good. Wow, I hate installers. Hate hate hate. The ETA on my installer was around 5 hours. Found a straight up download link, I'm now rocking 756.17KB/S with an ETA of 43 mins.
Agh. Im still stuck on patching. Any ideas dudes? STILL stuck on the 'en-' part.
EDIT: Whoop, nevermind. It..fixed its self or something. In game now.
I got 2 more keys. Whoever wants post.
Ps. lucifer also ahs these, so he can distribute aswell
edit: make that 1
The HTTP download was deffinatly the way to go. in less than 50 mins I went from starting a download to playing. Sucks to be you Darkblade!
I'm HotSoup for anyone who cares.
I am displeased that I chose the smallest breasts available, and yet they jiggle all over the place whenever I move still. Not to mention I've got some serious child bearing hips here.
Downloading and installing now. Hope its not fun.
Meiun stop lvling -_-" your already level 9. I've been busy on the phone and you've surpassed me. xD
Quote from: Seifer on September 16, 2010, 12:24:49 AM
The HTTP download was deffinatly the way to go. in less than 50 mins I went from starting a download to playing. Sucks to be you Darkblade!
I'm HotSoup for anyone who cares.
I am displeased that I chose the smallest breasts available, and yet they jiggle all over the place whenever I move still. Not to mention I've got some serious child bearing hips here.
Oh come on- the jiggle physics make up like, what- 40% of the main reasons you should try the game?
But to be fair, you'll be cutting down shit to hardly 'admire' whatever you have..Unless they're the size of mountains. Anyways I played for a bit, tis awesome. Very awesome- but the east server was !@#$ed so I played a bit on the west side. But im done for tonight. Might play a little bit more later. Speaking of which, I believe the East server is back up and running. Which server are you guys playing on?
Very cool, played it for a couple hours, and I'm really liking it so far. My only problem is it's getting a little repetitive and easy, but that's completely because I've been soloing the quests on normal difficulty, I'm sure it would be much more interesting with other people and/or on harder difficulties where it's actually a challenge. I'm using the female defender type character, and so far really liking her blocking abilities, it makes the bosses actually extremely easy, you do your full combo, block, repeat, maybe wander around and pick up some barrels to throw and stun, combo again. If anyone wants to play, my girls name is Vesper, hop on Scotty's Teamspeak or bug me on MSN/Xfire.
I know the level designs will get mixed up a bit more later, as well as some much more interesting boss's (such as the one in the proluge). Also, just wait till you get to one of the big boss's when your around level 9 or so, tried soloing that guy and got totally ownedddd.
Quote from: Lucifer on September 16, 2010, 03:04:22 AM
Very cool, played it for a couple hours, and I'm really liking it so far. My only problem is it's getting a little repetitive and easy, but that's completely because I've been soloing the quests on normal difficulty, I'm sure it would be much more interesting with other people and/or on harder difficulties where it's actually a challenge. I'm using the female defender type character, and so far really liking her blocking abilities, it makes the bosses actually extremely easy, you do your full combo, block, repeat, maybe wander around and pick up some barrels to throw and stun, combo again. If anyone wants to play, my girls name is Vesper, hop on Scotty's Teamspeak or bug me on MSN/Xfire.
Trust me dude, I MUCH rather prefer throwing shit at people than using my shield and sword. Why? I have no idea- but Ive developed a habit of ALWAYS throwing a pumpkin off of a ship when you're going into a dungeon.
edit:
Got 1 nvm
Still waiting for the East server to come back up. Good god- I knew Nexon was an ass of a publisher, but did they really just waste 4 hours trying to fix the server, and brought nothing to show for it?
Ahh whatever. Still have a level 8-9 Fionna on West anyways..
Ugg, so it's deffinatly "different" servers. I'm on the west side, I hope everyone else is as well.
Quote from: Seifer on September 16, 2010, 09:44:44 AM
Ugg, so it's deffinatly "different" servers. I'm on the west side, I hope everyone else is as well.
Yeah sadly. But if I were you, I'd make some character on East as well. I hear most people prefer that side. But honestly- I can play on either server with little to no difference.
Well I have Meiun and Trok on my friends list, I don't know if it's exclusive to servers though.
I don't think so. I noticed that when I added you and Meiun added me it said (West)Meiun and (West)HotSoup.
Than come to the west! You're only lvl 6. Takes like, half an hour since you don't need to read anymore. Also, servers are lame. They've been basically "down" most of the day, and just when I connect, they go down for a "schedualed" maintenance.
I can't access either server =/ Just tells me it can't connect on each one =[
Quote from: Danimal on September 16, 2010, 01:51:39 PM
I can't access either server =/ Just tells me it can't connect on each one =[
I waited all this time for the damn thing to patch, and I have the same issue...*sigh*
Me, Turkey and Trok are all playing on Westside right now without issue. For the most part.
Also, I have a Gnoll helm to whore out to you guys for the quest for Clodagh. A lot easier than crafting it and wasting resources.
Everytime! I just cannot get in... It's really frustrating :(
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1404/vindictusmssg.png) (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/vindictusmssg.png/)
Quote from: Seifer on September 16, 2010, 05:24:23 PM
Me, Turkey and Trok are all playing on Westside right now without issue. For the most part.
Also, I have a Gnoll helm to whore out to you guys for the quest for Clodagh. A lot easier than crafting it and wasting resources.
After I whored it out to you. >.> xD Wish I could find that one screenshot though, I want to post it.
Edit: Some epic screenshots I got of me and Seifer. We ended the battle back-to-back. MY favourites are the last two.
(http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/5249/201009160004.th.jpg) (http://img522.imageshack.us/i/201009160004.jpg/)
(http://img810.imageshack.us/img810/5803/201009160003.th.jpg) (http://img810.imageshack.us/i/201009160003.jpg/)
(http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/1967/201009160002.th.jpg) (http://img72.imageshack.us/i/201009160002.jpg/)
(http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1166/201009160001.th.jpg) (http://img217.imageshack.us/i/201009160001.jpg/)
I believe you still need a early access beta key to get past that Danimal.
And yeah Darkblade, you should see how badly the Maplestory community resents Nexon.
Luci got me an account at random today, I've got two keys for those who want them.
Quote from: Turkey on September 16, 2010, 08:03:51 PM
I believe you still need a early access beta key to get past that Danimal.
ffffffffffffffff
Anyway, my virtual memory is extremely low, so that could be causing the problem; I really don't know. (Also been getting bad connection issues with everything else lately.) I hope so, because I can clear out all my stuff this weekend, but I still need a lot of it now.
I decided to instead use Boot Camp, didn't feel like I needed to run 2 operating systems at one time. I tested the OS with Mabinogi and Wonderking. Mabinogi worked well with minor lag. Wonderking worked even better...until Windows XP froze up in the middle of a mission quest.
I should be able to run Vindictus now that I know for sure my Mac's graphics card supports 3D. I will be requesting a beta key.
justinpriester@yahoo.com
Quote from: Danimal on September 16, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
Everytime! I just cannot get in... It's really frustrating :(
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1404/vindictusmssg.png) (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/vindictusmssg.png/)
Eek, they may have the game region blocked. Probly planning on releasing a version for Europeans seperate from the US one =/
Quote from: Meiun on September 16, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
Quote from: Danimal on September 16, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
Everytime! I just cannot get in... It's really frustrating :(
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1404/vindictusmssg.png) (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/vindictusmssg.png/)
Eek, they may have the game region blocked. Probly planning on releasing a version for Europeans seperate from the US one =/
I don't think so, that's what happened to me before i got a beta key.
Quote from: Turkey on September 16, 2010, 09:33:20 PM
Quote from: Meiun on September 16, 2010, 09:32:00 PM
Quote from: Danimal on September 16, 2010, 05:53:21 PM
Everytime! I just cannot get in... It's really frustrating :(
(http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/1404/vindictusmssg.png) (http://img696.imageshack.us/i/vindictusmssg.png/)
Eek, they may have the game region blocked. Probly planning on releasing a version for Europeans seperate from the US one =/
I don't think so, that's what happened to me before i got a beta key.
I don't think so either, the exact same thing happens to me, and I live in the US.
It was happening to me earlier, all day, after having played. It's just the server being buggy. Remember though, this is a NORTH AMERICAN release, if your not NA, good luck!.
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There's two keys, for those who need.
94049BFDFDB547BB8882
4AD6D75112DD47FEB491
Some guests could come and steal them, just throwing that out there.
Whether or not that was the cause of Dan's error message, I have done some research and confirmed that they are doing region blocks on anyone outside the US and Canada on the Nexon published version of Vindictus. Pretty lame if you ask me, but I guess thats how it's going to remain =/
Quote from: Meiun on September 17, 2010, 03:30:17 AM
Whether or not that was the cause of Dan's error message, I have done some research and confirmed that they are doing region blocks on anyone outside the US and Canada on the Nexon published version of Vindictus. Pretty lame if you ask me, but I guess thats how it's going to remain =/
A couple of my all time favorite PC games are getting MMO's made of them, and they are being made exclusively for China/Korea, and they region block everyone else. It really does suck. :(
Now I'll never get to play a new Dungeon Keeper game!
On the note of Vindictus being down, they've been having a lot of server issues. They've been bringing the server down and up all day for maintenance and they've posted that there have been a lot of connection problems they are currently working on fixing. Just look at the Vindictus homepage.
I dont think any of you guys are outside of the US, but do keep in mind if you're not in North America, Canada, Hawaii or..Alaska? You can't play. Nexon put up a regional wall so if you're from europe, you can't log on.
Just letting you know. Also Danimal, the servers have been !@#$ed ever since the game first came out. So don't be surprised if you cant get on.
Edit: Holy shit there was another page? Well this comment is gonna sound stupid now. Oh well.
There is a way past the block (as there is with any sort of program protection). Just google it. lol But don't let anyone know you from europe.
Also, it is not available in Alaska or Hawaii even though they are part of the states.
Quote from: EpicPhailure on September 16, 2010, 10:29:27 PM
Some guests could come and steal them, just throwing that out there.
Not my concern.
Here is an extra key, already gave one to a friend.
C595E54192554891BDE4
can i hvae the extra key or has some one already gotten it?
also how large is the download?
Key's, look up. Download is 1.77 GB.
Well, after playing yesterday and today, I've realized that it needs a lot of polish. I fully understand the terms "beta" and "free", but for Christ's sake, that whole thing us beta testers do, where we report bugs (yeah, those of us that actually beta test properly), we need a place to do it, and unless my ignorance is leading me astray, I can't even find a freakin' link to go and report bugs that I see. I'm not even referring to the absolutely horrendous and unbearable lag, or anything like that, I'm talking in the Prologue, when the spider magically climbed thin air as though it was the tower off in the other direction and the camera was thrown way off, yeah, that's a bug, and a big one.
It needs a lot of work still, and to those who have yet to try it, don't think it's the next WoW or anything yet, I just hope they don't decide to release it with all the issues they are having with it right now.
just to let you know i took this key
1084D55F423C4DA68ABC
and thank you for the key :P
Quote from: Scotty on September 17, 2010, 06:21:46 PM
I'm not even referring to the absolutely horrendous and unbearable lag, or anything like that, I'm talking in the Prologue, when the spider magically climbed thin air as though it was the tower off in the other direction and the camera was thrown way off, yeah, that's a bug, and a big one.
No pun intended?
Quote from: Scotty on September 17, 2010, 06:21:46 PM
Well, after playing yesterday and today, I've realized that it needs a lot of polish. I fully understand the terms "beta" and "free", but for Christ's sake, that whole thing us beta testers do, where we report bugs (yeah, those of us that actually beta test properly), we need a place to do it, and unless my ignorance is leading me astray, I can't even find a freakin' link to go and report bugs that I see. I'm not even referring to the absolutely horrendous and unbearable lag, or anything like that, I'm talking in the Prologue, when the spider magically climbed thin air as though it was the tower off in the other direction and the camera was thrown way off, yeah, that's a bug, and a big one.
It needs a lot of work still, and to those who have yet to try it, don't think it's the next WoW or anything yet, I just hope they don't decide to release it with all the issues they are having with it right now.
Ran flawlessly on my computer. No lag, no graphical issues. Try updating your gpu drivers maybe?
Quote from: Meiun on September 17, 2010, 08:03:41 PM
Quote from: Scotty on September 17, 2010, 06:21:46 PM
Well, after playing yesterday and today, I've realized that it needs a lot of polish. I fully understand the terms "beta" and "free", but for Christ's sake, that whole thing us beta testers do, where we report bugs (yeah, those of us that actually beta test properly), we need a place to do it, and unless my ignorance is leading me astray, I can't even find a freakin' link to go and report bugs that I see. I'm not even referring to the absolutely horrendous and unbearable lag, or anything like that, I'm talking in the Prologue, when the spider magically climbed thin air as though it was the tower off in the other direction and the camera was thrown way off, yeah, that's a bug, and a big one.
It needs a lot of work still, and to those who have yet to try it, don't think it's the next WoW or anything yet, I just hope they don't decide to release it with all the issues they are having with it right now.
Ran flawlessly on my computer. No lag, no graphical issues. Try updating your gpu drivers maybe?
Nah, almost certain that's not it. One minute I'm running perfectly fine, the next minute I join a team and I have 1 bar, skipping across the map constantly at an unbearable rate. There's a lot of things that they need to work on before they release it obviously, I just hope they are diligent with their updates as they seemingly have been.
EDIT: By the way, I'm TwatPaddle on the west server for anyone that's playing.
That's pretty weird. My guy is level 11, havs grouped with numerous different people, and never seen a wink of lag or any bugs. My brother has said the same thing, and he's running it on a fairly shitty mac laptop thats using bootcamp. I'd definitely go ahead and report it though, may be some sortof compatibility bug with something on your computer. That whole spider climbing in the air thing really makes me think its somehow graphics related though.
It may be more effort than you want to put into testing it, but you could always try to load another source engine game onto your computer to see if you have the same issues. Think I've even got a spare copy of Half Life 2 available if you want it.
Oh, and as a side note. I have moved over to the East server now that it has been functional, so anyone else that happens to be on it and wants to add me, go for it. Name is the same as always.
Lag is dependent on your group. The game is P2P. Thus, if you get some faggot from Africa who went around the IP block, you could have your connection shot.
Quote from: Seifer on September 17, 2010, 11:08:17 PM
Lag is dependent on your group. The game is P2P. Thus, if you get some faggot from Africa who went around the IP block, you could have your connection shot.
I had a sneaking suspicion that might be the case, as the party leader always has 5 bars, and everyone else has less....
Thats a possibility I guess, although I havn't played any other source engine based game where that is the case. I've also had people in my group with only 1 bar of latency on a number of occasions and still not seen any noticeable problems. Easiest way to test I guess would just be to launch your own boat with nobody else in your party and try a mission that way. Would at least help narrow it down a bit.
It is the case. Google it, it's Peer to Peer. Though I think the servers may have something to do with it as well. I couldn't find a group that wasn't laggy.
Hrmph, I have honestly yet to find a group that was. Definitely not trying to say your wrong. I am playing on the East server (which is the one I should) though. Either way, I've certainly never been a big fan of that design method.
This isn't exactly Oracle funding this project, and I can't imagine they have unlimited resources at their disposal to host the servers to dedicate resources necessary for each instance to run flawlessly. They likely don't have much other options.
Quote from: Meiun on September 18, 2010, 12:56:19 AM
Hrmph, I have honestly yet to find a group that was. Definitely not trying to say your wrong. I am playing on the East server (which is the one I should) though. Either way, I've certainly never been a big fan of that design method.
It's deffinatly the night thing. Past midnight or 1 am I mean. I see people bitching on their forums now. I guess this late, no matter what, everyones connection is shot.
I've yet to have a single error as well. And my craptop built in graphics card can barely handle it, I have run it in lowest possible graphics for constant 30fps.
finally got the darn thing downloaded. that was a pain in the ass. now patch and ill be on west server. dont feel like spending the time to download the east if it works that way.
all patched up and playing. character on west server and name ecalash. dont really see too many bugs. however have noticed my fps drop down to about 20 when there is like 5 or more peeps in an area and usually im getting 40 and 60. tried being in a group and my connection bars went from 5 down to 2 or 1, with a disconnect from the server.
Theres a little icon in the bottom middle of the screen, click it and choose "Robes". It cuts down on lag while other players are near
Sigh. Just got together an entire group of 6 players for the White Tyrant mission, and right when we go to zone to the next map in the caves, the game went fubar. Time to waste another 15 mins forming.
Some of this lag is downright intolerable... I swear... What makes it even better is when you are lag locked in a dungeon, can't proceed any further because the lag has prevented a door from opening, and to top it all off, the leader leaves, and they don't reimburse the 5 minutes lost in the 12 minute total given to do the run...
Maybe you guys should at least try switching to the East server temporarily to see if that helps any. I didn't have any real issues when I was on the west, but that was granted that the only person I grouped with on that server was my brother.
it took me all night to download west, then another 4 hrs to patch i dont feel like wasting my weekend downloading east.
It's just a different server, they use the exact same files lol. No patching required.
I advise you don't even use the on-site launcher. I always hate that crap. I personally downloaded the file straight up, no installer, and I now run the actual application whenever I choose to play, and I can choose either server inside.
But yes, you could just log onto the site and choose east instead, and I believe it would work fine.
oh
i tried east server and had worse lag and less bars of connection
I'm guessing Vindictus has been released to the public. There is a Start Game button that is allowing me to download the game without a key.
What is the recommended server, east or west?
Quote from: 11clock on September 18, 2010, 08:39:48 PM
I'm guessing Vindictus has been released to the public. There is a Start Game button that is allowing me to download the game without a key.
What is the recommended server, east or west?
Incorrect. You can download the game, certainly, but you can't actually play without a key.
East is better from what I hear in this topic.
..Regarding the game, I decided to redownload and repatch, because even after I cleared all my crap out, the whole 9 yards, it still isn't working. Hopefully it'll work tomorrow after I leave my computer on to patch it.
Quote from: Mystery on September 18, 2010, 08:51:25 PM
Quote from: 11clock on September 18, 2010, 08:39:48 PM
I'm guessing Vindictus has been released to the public. There is a Start Game button that is allowing me to download the game without a key.
What is the recommended server, east or west?
Incorrect. You can download the game, certainly, but you can't actually play without a key.
East is better from what I hear in this topic.
..Regarding the game, I decided to redownload and repatch, because even after I cleared all my crap out, the whole 9 yards, it still isn't working. Hopefully it'll work tomorrow after I leave my computer on to patch it.
Yeah- I say East is better, everyone on other forums were begging for the damn thing to come up. But when West was down they were all like "oh well no big deal".
Do keep in mind dudes that when you're in dungeons, it's Peer to Peer. So if you have some dude in Australia who bypassed the regional wall who is the Party leader, then your game will lag like hell. If you want my recommendation, just make your own party all the time. It'll be hurting the others in your party yes- but it's their choice you know. So even if people are saying "Oh go East", keep in mind that if you aren't over here, you're gonna get paired with laggy games.
Atleast, I think that's how it works :P.
October 13th Open Beta begins. With this the Guild system is being released. I sense a Stick Online guild in the future yes?
Well that addiction lasted real long...
i lost interest in vindictus now trying legend edda
Quote from: venuse on October 17, 2010, 10:18:09 AM
i lost interest in vindictus
Sounds like everyone did, there was nothing ground breaking about it.
i was really hoping it was gong to be like a mmorpg of like monster hunter but instead of it is just a click hack and slash with no variety.
Not to mention, for those of you who got far enough into the game, onto boat two, you noticed you used up those silver coins pretty darn fast. They refreshed every 2 hours during beta, but still. When the games out of beta, they only refresh two times a week, past that, you have to pay.
Speaking of which, I cant access the main site anymore. Says the connection times or or takes too long to respond and what not.
I've been playing this game for the past 4 hours.
It's pretty fun, I love the lore and story line. Though the combat system leaves something to be desired. It's rather repetitive.
I also wish I could toggle the music volume in the audio options. I like to listen to my own battle tunes.
Needless to say, the art direction is flawless.
Quote from: HamsterPants on November 06, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
I've been playing this game for the past 4 hours.
It's pretty fun, I love the lore and story line. Though the combat system leaves something to be desired. It's rather repetitive.
I also wish I could toggle the music volume in the audio options. I like to listen to my own battle tunes.
Needless to say, the art direction is flawless.
It'll get boring quick, don't you worry.
Funny too, as I recall that the combat system was what essentially attracted a lot of people... at first glance...
Quote from: Scotty on November 06, 2010, 12:26:08 PM
Quote from: HamsterPants on November 06, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
I've been playing this game for the past 4 hours.
It's pretty fun, I love the lore and story line. Though the combat system leaves something to be desired. It's rather repetitive.
I also wish I could toggle the music volume in the audio options. I like to listen to my own battle tunes.
Needless to say, the art direction is flawless.
It'll get boring quick, don't you worry.
Funny too, as I recall that the combat system was what essentially attracted a lot of people... at first glance...
Pretty much the reason why I'm waiting for vind's Europe release...
Quote from: krele on November 06, 2010, 02:40:26 PM
Quote from: Scotty on November 06, 2010, 12:26:08 PM
Quote from: HamsterPants on November 06, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
I've been playing this game for the past 4 hours.
It's pretty fun, I love the lore and story line. Though the combat system leaves something to be desired. It's rather repetitive.
I also wish I could toggle the music volume in the audio options. I like to listen to my own battle tunes.
Needless to say, the art direction is flawless.
It'll get boring quick, don't you worry.
Funny too, as I recall that the combat system was what essentially attracted a lot of people... at first glance...
Pretty much the reason why I'm waiting for vind's Europe release...
Don't worry, it's dry and unimpressive past the first instance.
Quote from: Scotty on November 06, 2010, 02:41:32 PM
Don't worry, it's dry and unimpressive past the first instance.
Unfortunately that seems to be the case...
I still love the lore though.
Yep, the combat system seems awesome until you realize by level 20, you basically have all the moves you ever will have, and all the sudden the games ALWAYS THE SAME.
Quote from: Seifer on November 06, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Yep, the combat system seems awesome until you realize by level 20, you basically have all the moves you ever will have, and all the sudden the games ALWAYS THE SAME.
Man. That's a shame.
There's nothing I hate more than repetitive gameplay, it's why I have such a lack of interest in FPS games, but now this...
I think I'll just play Lunia or something...
Quote from: HamsterPants on November 07, 2010, 04:19:51 AM
Quote from: Seifer on November 06, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Yep, the combat system seems awesome until you realize by level 20, you basically have all the moves you ever will have, and all the sudden the games ALWAYS THE SAME.
Man. That's a shame.
There's nothing I hate more than repetitive gameplay, it's why I have such a lack of interest in FPS games, but now this...
I think I'll just play Lunia or something...
I really hope that was sarcastic...
Quote from: krele on November 08, 2010, 06:47:30 PM
Quote from: HamsterPants on November 07, 2010, 04:19:51 AM
Quote from: Seifer on November 06, 2010, 07:21:35 PM
Yep, the combat system seems awesome until you realize by level 20, you basically have all the moves you ever will have, and all the sudden the games ALWAYS THE SAME.
Man. That's a shame.
There's nothing I hate more than repetitive gameplay, it's why I have such a lack of interest in FPS games, but now this...
I think I'll just play Lunia or something...
I really hope that was sarcastic...
Yes it was. I don't play that game. Lately I've been playing Cosmic Break, and it's an extremely satisfying game, not nearly as repetitive as this.