some are not that rare some are super ultra rare
And Uniques really are Unique, many of them can do things rare(yellow) items can´t do
There are even Unique End Game Maps
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Path of Exile Beta Thread: There Is No Sanctuary in Wraeclast
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some are not that rare some are super ultra rare
And Uniques really are Unique, many of them can do things rare(yellow) items can´t do
There are even Unique End Game Maps
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
There are generally two tiers of uniques, the "common" low level and build-enabling uniques, then the super rare super powerful ones.
On a complete playthrough to the end of Merciless you will be lucky to find one or two of the common ones, though you will probably find enough currency to trade for ones you want.
The super rare uniques can be extremely expensive depending on their socket links and mod values, and are so rare that only half a dozen of that unique currently exists in the whole closed beta.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Oh nice didn't know it was coming out soon. May have to get a copy of it.
EDIT: Ooo F2P eh?? Nice
EDIT: Ooo F2P eh?? Nice
I didn't play Diablo 3 at all, but I was under the impression that people were complaining about the low drop rate of Uniques in that game. Was that the case or did I misinterpret what I heard?
If people WERE complaining about the low drop rate of Uniques, I wonder if people will have the same problem in PoE.
The Problem in d3 was that the Uniques were bad designed and 99% the same as rare items.
This is completly different in D2 and PoE. Here you can find Builds that only work because of some Uniques.
fluffydelusions
Member
Is this going to be on Steam?
Setvan2734
Member
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Thanks for the compliments on the OT everyone
Is anyone having trouble viewing the OT? I really like the animated GIFs for the trailers but I know they can cause a lot of browser lag, especially in Chrome. I have static JPEGs I can use if necessary.
Is anyone having trouble viewing the OT? I really like the animated GIFs for the trailers but I know they can cause a lot of browser lag, especially in Chrome. I have static JPEGs I can use if necessary.
Dance Inferno
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All I have on my laptop is integrated Intel graphics, although it can handle stuff like Civ V. I guess I'll give it a try when the open beta rolls around.
Thanks for the compliments on the OT everyone
Is anyone having trouble viewing the OT? I really like the animated GIFs for the trailers but I know they can cause a lot of browser lag, especially in Chrome. I have static JPEGs I can use if necessary.
I'm using Chrome and GIFs are showing up fine with no lag.
Setvan2734
Member
Yes, but there might be different character models you can buy for $$ that change what you can look like later on
Yoshichan
And they made him a Lord of Cinder. Not for virtue, but for might. Such is a lord, I suppose. But here I ask. Do we have a sodding chance?
Yep!
AllIsOneIsNone
Banned
Don't quote me on this as I haven't been following the game as close as others, but I'm pretty sure GGG said you'd be able to purchase the non-default genders in the cash shop. Not sure if that will be available upon open beta release or somewhere down the road. I'd definitely like the option of a male ranger though, that's for sure.
Edit: hmm, I'm looking around to find something that proves that my post isn't complete b.s. Sorry.
Lactose_Intolerant
Member
I think they said they will make the other genders when they get enough money. You have to make all the armor for each character. Plus voice acting. Animations
One of the devs was in chat over on Kripps stream and mentioned that it costs them tens of thousands of dollars per class to do gender swaps, so it just wasn't feasible for them to do.
It will be available, when its ready and they will have dev time to spare for that. They'll rather make more weapons and skills for them [like for claws and daggers are currently "underskilled"], then do new genre for existing class.
Gameplay is a priority for them and adding characters is very consuming for PoE devs, because not only they have to model him/her, fit all existing armor pieces, but also do animation for all 80+ skills they have and for all future skills they will have and game is being done by only around 20 people.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
Serious? If you want a female barbarian, roll a ranger and then make it melee.
Simple.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Each class also has different starting attributes (strength/dexterity/intelligence) and I think they gain attributes at different rates per level.
Some builds can be nearly identical between classes, but the progression and levelling strategy will be very different.
NullPointer
Member
So how does this game make money? What are the paid elements?
Edit: Ah OK, the answer is in the forum FAQ link:
Edit: Ah OK, the answer is in the forum FAQ link:
Amazing OT for an amazing game.
I hope the mods don't move this after acouple weeks, game needs the exposure. DOTA2 thread hasn't being moved to Community for like a year now.
The funny thing is for Stash and character slots and you get shit loads right off the bat. You get something like 30 character slots and more than effort stash space, like 4 or 5 tabs worth.
They really should nerf it i reckon for people not participating in closed beta.
I hope the mods don't move this after acouple weeks, game needs the exposure. DOTA2 thread hasn't being moved to Community for like a year now.
The funny thing is for Stash and character slots and you get shit loads right off the bat. You get something like 30 character slots and more than effort stash space, like 4 or 5 tabs worth.
They really should nerf it i reckon for people not participating in closed beta.
You dont gain attributes per level, its all about starting in passive skill tree.
Taking the witch for example, that class starts off with having more mana than strength or dex. The marauder starts off with more strength, ranger more dex. The other classes are hybrids, so the Templar has an equal amount of strength and mana to start, etc. None of this really matters though because you'll be able to build your character however way you want and those initial bonuses to whatever stat become irrelevant.
Something worth mentioning here. Plate armor tends to have red (strength/melee) slots, cloth armor tends to have blue (mana/caster) slots, etc. Dex is green. Though you can change the colours with the necessary orbs, you'll find the rng is weighted to rolling slot colours that match the armour type. It might cost you quite a few orbs to get the combinations you want.
So there is some framework in place to support (or even promote?) traditional builds, but the system is expansive enough for it to be more tempting to make something unique.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
The starting area matters a lot, but once you go in deep, you'll be able to figure out how to make all types of class-types (ranged, spell caster, melee, etc) from any starting area.
Forsaken82
Member
it has more to do with the drop rate of worth while uniques especially in inferno. Most of the Uniques in Diablo 3 where for the most part shitty (around launch at least)
SnakeswithLasers
Member
Mind telling me more about how this is like Dark Souls, over PM is fine? I'm interested in going back, but don't remember that aspect.
On topic:
I loved WW barbs in D2. I also really liked zealots, frenzy barbs, and other AoE Melee types. Any good examples of that? The dual wielding lightning strike sounds somewhat similar, but are there others?
almostheathen
Member
Just what I need more digital crack Looks good. Mmm hardcore mode.
Looks good. Mmm hardcore mode.Shining Sunshine
Banned
Like a rapid attacking dude?
An early Alpha build was like that. Featured on the Build of the Week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5fqZUYHYlBk
Edit: Not sure how easy it'll be to pull that off in the current patch, but I had something similar before.
SnakeswithLasers
Member
Not exactly actually. More like single "click" attacking and controlling multiple mobs. Similar to how you'd say multiple projectiles works with bows.
I was surprised with the gender lock when I tried to make a Ranger and noticed you can only be female...I can understand for the Witch but the Ranger...still,game is pretty cool,especially for F2P so this is minor for me...I now have a Duelist,Witch and Ranger...all that is left for me to try is the Marauder...my main will probably be the Witch,then Duelist...oh and awesome OP,good job.
BurnOutBrighter
Banned
Cut-Throat still exists but is not a permanent league at this stage, mainly because the balance breaks up as the game progresses. They do hold short Cut-Throat leagues from time to time though.
If you are talking about "cutthroat" it is a special league that has been tested several times during beta. I am sure it will pop up again since everyone seemed to love it.
There is also several pvp arenas that are separate from that and available in all leagues.
HiddenSentry
Member
Can't wait for this. Me and my kiwi are ready to rock.
Shining Sunshine
Banned
That same character has cleave, which is an AoE. Ground Slam is also a melee AoE with a stun chance.
Can't find a video that really shows it well except this bit at the end of Kripp's video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1PZ_F_S0D4&t=15m
He was able to mow through a lot of enemies with that build, but it is an old version and many changes and fixes since then.
SnakeswithLasers
Member
Yuck, building a whole character on cleave sounds boring. =(
I'm sure they'll add more skills to make melee interesting, for now I'll stick with caster/bow.
The wipe is at the start of open beta.
That's the thing about the passive system is that you can do pretty much anything.
I probably will stick with the Barbarian and go full defense or double handed. Still checking that.
Yeah but there wont be any release wipe right? So I could start to play at the Open beta and be alright till the end of the first major abuse glitch they find?
Forsaken82
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