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-Mithan-  Title: VNBoard Admin
Posts: 1,287
Registered: 2000-3-1 11:53:15
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
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Apply for the Path of Exile Beta |
If you guys get a chance, go apply for the Path of Exile beta here: http://www.pathofexile.com/
It is basically a Diablo style game that is fairly complex. I got into the beta last week and put about 10 hours into it and enjoy it and I think it will have promise when it eventually releases.
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Speak-pkhq  Title: Sheep's bane
Posts: 113
Registered: 2002-7-7 21:32:14
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
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is it free to play?
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Tai-Daishar_MT  Title: Moderator
Troll Eradicator
Posts: 469
Registered: 2000-3-9 15:14:13
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
Subject:
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If you click the link provided, the first thing you see is;
Game Features
* Completely free to download and play
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Seffrid Title: Ancient One
Posts: 111
Registered: 2001-12-21 08:33:14
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
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There is no such thing as wholly free to play, developers have to make their money somehow and this game is no different. The website will have a cash shop that, it is claimed, "will allow the purchase of many in-game perks and aesthetic upgrades, but all of these are completely optional, and players can have a complete, fulfilling gaming experience without spending a penny". Time will tell how accurate that description turns out to be.
It's an interesting looking game and I've applied for the beta. However, I'm under no illusions where the term "free to play" is concerned, it invariably means either a watered-down game or else a free trial with the need to spend some money if you like the game well enough to want to play it seriously, and I have no problem with that. Like I say, developers have to make their money one way or another and no-one should feel entitled to play something for nothing.
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
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I don't mind the Free to Play model, but I have yet to see 1 developer understand what MICRO payments actually means.
They will get more money allowing a $1 purchase of an item than they will having someone purchse $10 worth of points to use at their leisure.
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-Mithan- Title: VNBoard Admin
Posts: 1,287
Registered: 2000-3-1 11:53:15
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
Subject:
Apply for the Path of Exile Beta |
Seffrid posted:
There is no such thing as wholly free to play, developers have to make their money somehow and this game is no different. The website will have a cash shop that, it is claimed, "will allow the purchase of many in-game perks and aesthetic upgrades, but all of these are completely optional, and players can have a complete, fulfilling gaming experience without spending a penny". Time will tell how accurate that description turns out to be.
It's an interesting looking game and I've applied for the beta. However, I'm under no illusions where the term "free to play" is concerned, it invariably means either a watered-down game or else a free trial with the need to spend some money if you like the game well enough to want to play it seriously, and I have no problem with that. Like I say, developers have to make their money one way or another and no-one should feel entitled to play something for nothing.
We will see. From what I gathered, they are not offering equipment for sale, just cosmetics and "cool things".
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G0d Posts: 43
Registered: 2001-8-20 22:33:19
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
Subject:
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Thanks, will check it out.
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IvanDF Title: Veni, vidi, vici
Posts: 190
Registered: 2004-11-28 11:24:08
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
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n/m I'm an idiot.
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Fuury Posts: 29
Registered: 2003-1-15 04:28:29
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
Subject:
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I got into the beta last fall and have played it on and off during it's different releases. I think it does have potential and overall was a fun game.
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Locuus Posts: 124
Registered: 2003-3-13 22:55:35
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Date Posted:
3/10/12 11:09pm
Subject:
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Signed up. Will see what it is if I get in.
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