Forum message says it is live. Can anyone confirm that?

Ale

Well, the three hours is up. Anyone have any news? I'm at work for another 3 hours.

Ale

Is there any reason for negativity yet?  Is there ever?  If it turns out poorly, it would be time to own one's disappointment.  

As a (former?) game developer myself (do pedagogical sofware now), I can assure you they are working as hard as they can to make it work.

There is a reason for negativity for people who went through the same shit with AO.  A company should be able to learn from it's mistakes and plan ahead properly the second time it does something.  Bringing the server down within 5 minutes of a scheduled launch is pretty obviously piss poor planning.

If and when this matches the debacle that was the AO launch, fine. Don't you think a 3 hour delay on an early access launch is a bit premature for the doomsaying? It's like some people are hoping for a mess so they'll feel vindicated.

Ale

One of those kinds of launches huh?

Actually, it's far from one of those kinds of launches yet.

Ale

I'll put up -

Enter the Matrix
Simpsons: Hit and Run
Paradise Cracked
Firestarter
Singles (Thanks ericb)
Viet Cong- Fist Alpha

Can I get that Korsun Pocket, Canuck and Zax from Vinda-Lou?

+3

Ale

How do you get to 80 on an FFA server? Can you level by ganking people? If not, won't you just be doing the boring pve stuff while being occupied by looking over your shoulder all the time?

Ale

Im IN closed beta..its what wont run. Heck the game was final a week ago and is at the shippers now ready to go out I bet. It wont be any better than what Im not getting to play now.

Considering they just released a 540 meg patch (that I'm guessing you never downloaded) I think it will be quite improved from the version on the disc.  I'll eat my hat if they don't release at least another patch before live. 

Im up to date as of the time of the post you quoted. It was the latest big patch unless they released one today late sometime.

And I posted the problems Im having in their tech forum. Their bug report wouldn't even work for me. I even ran 2 of the check all files thing and compress archive thing or whatever..it finishes up, says there were 0 errors, then when I click ok it gives me a windows send / dont send error box.

SIGH.

Man, you sure have the worst luck with these things.

Ale

Man, that is f'ing creepy. I just lost a cat that was part of my life for 15 years. As much as I loved her and miss her, there is no way I'd want her lifeless body hanging around the house. It was hard enough seeing her lifeless for just the several minutes at the vet. I can't understand some of those comments where people think their pet will be with them forever, now. I did, however, have her cremated.

Ale

I waited till I got home...for something NSFW...and I got that image?  Other than it being an ad for the Fantasy strip show - is that really NSFW?   

I thought it was referring to Hepcat's picture.

Ale

Ok ok... that's it.   I'm switching to PS3.

Sorry regular multiplayer gang.  I just don't trust my 360 launch unit to live up to the marathon sessions I'm going to put into this title.   It's due to go red rings, and I'm sure it will do so as soon as I bring this thing home.        And yes Yellowking, maybe it's a little of me justifying my purchase of a PS3.   It's high time I got some use out of it other than Uncharted.   

What is puzzling is that I called up to check if it was too late to do it, and the ebgames guy sounded like he worked for Microsoft.   He told me that the PS3 version frame rates are far worse than the 360 version.     It's almost like ebgames pushes 360 over PS3 nowadays because this isn't the first time I've run into this.     Wierd.

Geez. Man up and get them both, then do your own comparison.

Ale

What are the mods that require a fresh start? My wife is about to start, and I want to make sure we get any of those installed first. Also, I installed Fran's at about level 23, and I haven't really noticed any difference. Is there anyway to check that it is working properly?

I've noticed something that really makes the world seem unrealistic. When I've travelled through woods and up mountains, and feel like I'm really far out, I'll turn around and see the Imperial City and it looks so big and so close that it seems I haven't gone anywhere at all. Does that bother anyone else, and has anyone heard of a way to change it?

Ale

Hasbro money shot

Ale

I'll be pleasantly surprised if it turns back on, but I highly doubt it'll happen at this point.  My guess is that OO is gone for good...which would really suck. 

Tell me about it.  If OO doesn't come back that means that my bleeding scrotum thread will be lost forever.

Don't be so sure.

Ale

Even when I play a show and get the choice of PBR or Bud/Miller Light for free I'll just give my free drinks to my gf and pay for something decent for myself.

You fail as a punk rocker.

I usually just drink dandelion juice.

ON THE ROCKS.

A real punk would only use chicory.

Ale

That's funny, because both Killian's and Blue Moon are from Coors.

Shhhhhhhh! Don't spoil my illusions!

Mum's the word  

Ale

On SNL Weekend Update last week they had a story about a couple of guys who robbed a beer truck and got away with $24,000 worth of Miller Lite. Seth Meyers: "$24,000 worth of Miller beer. What, did they steal ALL of it?"

As a cheap domestic beer hater, I laughed out loud.

That's funny, because both Killian's and Blue Moon are from Coors.

Ale

There you go.

I would always put my brother before me. He does the same... he ain't heavy. Diff'rnt strokes.

How do you both put each other ahead of the other? Seems like someone would have to give.

Ale

Don't give up on it. The tech test today was in *much* worse shape than the general beta. It's really not a good barometer of the game's current state in the slightest.

I participated in both the tech test and the general beta this afternoon, and the difference between the two was night and day.

Come on, Yellowking, you should know his MO by now.

Ale

Way to go! I'm still plugging along, nearly to 40 with my pre-launch character. Unlike a lot of other games, I'm in no rush to cap.

Ale

If a 3rd party released a 360 controller (with a functional d-pad) that was PS3 compatible my journey toward the SDF side would be complete.  I just can't stand the triggers on the sixaxis.

Man, I hear you. I've only had my PS3 a few days and already can't stand the controller. My hands aren't abnormally large, but they sure get scrunched up trying to hold the 6A. Holding the trigger down for any length of time (Motorstorm) gets uncomfortable quickly. I'm thinking about getting one of these- http://www.amazon.com/Playstation-3-Zero-Wireless-Controller/dp/B000LD3S5K.

Ale

[6-8]

There is only one way to make coffee:

Use 7 grams (by weight, buy a scale!) per 6-8 oz water (195-203 degrees Fahrenheit) in all brewing methods.  It's an exact science...

Apparently not...   

Ale

Man, thanks for the great help. I just finished the panther mission this morning and this should help a lot with Hill 317.

Ale

Sounds like you cry alot.

Crybaby.

 I'M STILL COOL THO RIGHT?

Is that you?

Ale

Traveller RPG with a spaceflight component.

Ale

Sad to say, I think it's worse come to worse. If the ring actually says unique, I don't think you can retrieve it. Too bad you can't send it to someone else. I'd guess that the 2 swords don't say unique.

Ale

i dl'ed the game via the game key from them.  With my cable connection took like 30 minutes or so, nothing major.  As far as torrent for the retail, no idea.

So I'm guessing you didn't actually download the game in 30 min, seeing as it weighed in at 1.8 gigs, and wasn't available until Friday morning.

Semaj, I'm on Linenoise, character name is Genesee.


Ale

How were you able to download it without logging in?

Ale

Hmm.. I downloaded the installer and ran that. When the login comes up, it says my account is disabled, even though it says active on the web site.

Ale

Thanks to gangeli for a key.

The trial is for 05/20-05/28. Does anyone know if we can download the game before it starts? Or, does anyone know where a torrent for the retail game is?

Ale

0.

Don't get cable, and I can't receive anything without an antenna.

Ale

Well said.  

Ale

I picked this up for me and my pop this morning, since he's infatuated with the stronghold series. Installed it on his comp, but alas, couldnt emulate the CD/find a cd crack/burn the play CD, so Ill have to wait for a crack until I can play  

Isn't that piracy?

Ale

What's keeping Edge of Chaos off your list, Rage? I think the flight and combat model is as satisfying as FS2, but the much more open-ended gameplay puts it at the top for me.

Tachyon: The Fringe is a very enjoyable stick game, as well, and has the added bonus of being voiced by Bruce Campbell.

Ale

Anybody get the editor to run yet? I followed the steps on the Circle forums, but still get the Viktoria error they mention.

Ale

Wow. I didn't think this syndrome would be so common. A hot shower and a bong hit usually do the trick for me.

Ale

Jack Squat: The Bathroom Simulator, is one of my most anticpated games.

Ale

How come I can find any links to Project Eve?If it's a quirky Sci-Fi game, I might like it, too.
 
Ale

I went to about 20 Dead shows in the early 90's.

http://bt.etree.org has a ton of Dead, Phish, and other jam band live shows.


Ale

You only take a durability hit if you choose to res. There is no penalty if you run back to your corpse. Another drawback to death is you lose any buff you may have had from a spell, or a nice potion.

Ale

That site looks good, CGBP. I did find it on thottbot after some more clicking. Wasn't going far enough I guess.

Ale