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Zeliard · (10-28-2009, 10:56 PM)

Originally Posted by Chris Remo:

Also, in this game possibly even more than in Diablo, there is ALWAYS some goal you're in the middle of. Either you're just going to play until you finish the current floor, or until you complete the next main quest, or until you kill the quest mob for the robot, or until you find the next piece of ember for the wizard, or until you level up, or until you reach your next fame tier... You're absolutely always on the cusp of another overlapping goal. You never actually just get your current goals wrapped up in a tidy place. There's always a reason to keep playing.

All true things. I'm particularly impressed with the loot system in the game, even as early on as I am. The frequency of drops that I've experienced leads me to believe that there is quite a large variety of loot in the game.

Most importantly, the loot system seems to be very well paced, on top of rewarding. I've already picked up a few weapons stronger than my default, including one that's relatively powerful and rare. That reminded me exactly of Diablo, where you were always stumbling upon various great loot even in the early game and exponentially nicer loot as you progressed. In something like Titan Quest, which I otherwise enjoyed a lot, it can be a long while before you pick up something cool in the vanilla game.

Runic knows well the art of dangling that carrot in front of the player. This game is very difficult to put down once you get into it.

I love the music, too, though that was fully expected considering the composer.

Fusebox · (10-28-2009, 11:02 PM)

Good grief, this game is pure, digital CRACK.

Here's my lil zombie slayer....

So addictive, just sitting at work thinking about getting back home to play. :D

Fallout-NL · (10-28-2009, 11:12 PM)

Frankly, I'm blown away by how awesome and polished this feels. They did this in less than a year?

And the music is making me incredibly nostalgic.

markot · (10-28-2009, 11:13 PM)

Are wands effected by dexterity >_<?

DMPrince · (10-28-2009, 11:15 PM)

how do i take screenshots and if there is a screenshot function where does it save to?

Toma · (10-28-2009, 11:18 PM)

Originally Posted by Yeah exactly, I wrote this.:

Erm just a quick question. What am I supposed to do after defeating the overseer? Still trying to finish the search for the library of the overseer

Anyone know this? Really would like to know since I cant continue the story.

Barrett2 · (10-28-2009, 11:18 PM)

Ok, this game is absolutely sucking me in. Just completed a side-dungeon quest, found an awesome weapon, had to dump a lot of points into strength to use it. And my dog can now summon in battle.

This game rocks.

markot · (10-28-2009, 11:19 PM)

Originally Posted by Toma:

Anyone know this? Really would like to know since I cant continue the story.

Go right!

Vinci · (10-28-2009, 11:24 PM)

I'm really curious about the MMO they're making set in this universe. Is it going to have the same style of gameplay? Basically a Diablo MMO? 'Cause that would make me want to cry, it would be so untouchable.

dolgrimm · (10-28-2009, 11:25 PM)

bought it too, i love the electric spell of my alchemist.
and my zombie summoning + fireball spaming dog.:lol

Masta_Killah · (10-28-2009, 11:31 PM)

Holy shit, just got 3 randomly dropped orange items in less then a minute. =D

bee · (10-28-2009, 11:34 PM)

its raining orange and pink items :D

ElectricThunder · (10-28-2009, 11:34 PM)

Originally Posted by Vinci:

I'm really curious about the MMO they're making set in this universe. Is it going to have the same style of gameplay? Basically a Diablo MMO? 'Cause that would make me want to cry, it would be so untouchable.

Yep, that's pretty much their plan.

Yasser · (10-28-2009, 11:35 PM)

i got the demo after seeing the giantbomb quicklook, holy crap this is so good! so many time consuming games coming out in a such a short time span >_<

Toma · (10-28-2009, 11:35 PM)

Originally Posted by markot:

Go right!

1. Thanks.

2. omg.. I am better telling nobody that I seriously needed to ask this.

Fusebox · (10-28-2009, 11:36 PM)

Originally Posted by bee:

its raining orange and pink items :D

I think one of us needs to recalibrate their monitors!

bee · (10-28-2009, 11:37 PM)

Originally Posted by Fusebox:

I think one of us needs to recalibrate their monitors!

yeah you do :P

Vinci · (10-28-2009, 11:38 PM)

Originally Posted by ElectricThunder:

Yep, that's pretty much their plan.

...

WHY MUST THEY DECLARE WAR UPON ALL LIFE?!!!

ShineALight · (10-28-2009, 11:40 PM)

Around level 40 and the sweet drops have just stopped. Anyone else experience this?

Chris Remo · (10-28-2009, 11:40 PM)

Originally Posted by Vinci:

I'm really curious about the MMO they're making set in this universe. Is it going to have the same style of gameplay? Basically a Diablo MMO? 'Cause that would make me want to cry, it would be so untouchable.

Yep, same world and gameplay. Check our our interview with Max Schaefer (he made Diablo also) on Idle Thumbs this week for some discussion about it: http://www.idlethumbs.net/

jim-jam bongs · (10-28-2009, 11:40 PM)

This game. Oh man.

Everyone is talking about the awesome looting and pacing, but the art, characters and overall feel of the game are top-notch too. The simplistic graphics have so much character to them it's stunning at times.

Currently at level 11 with my Vanquisher. Marksman spec, wielding dual-pistols is hot. It feels like a cross between an assassin and a sorc, especially now that I've got life-stealing on one pistol and mana-restoration on the other.

Originally Posted by elrechazao:

Can I ask what the point is of identify scrolls? I realize what they do, I'm asking from a game design perspective. I can't think of any point to this dated and stupid mechanic. Please enlighten me though.

Without it you can't have gambling be a part of the loot system. I think that's reason enough personally.

neoism · (10-28-2009, 11:41 PM)

Processor Information:
Vendor: GenuineIntel
Speed: 2932 Mhz
1 logical processor
1 physical processor
HyperThreading: Unsupported
FCMOV: Supported
SSE2: Supported
SSE3: Supported
SSSE3: Supported
SSE4a: Unsupported
SSE41: Unsupported
SSE42: Unsupported

Network Information:
Network Speed: T1 > 1M

Windows Version:
Windows XP (32 bit)
NTFS: Supported

Video Card:
Driver: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
DirectX Driver Name: ialmrnt5.dll
Driver Version: 6.14.10.3943
DirectX Driver Version: 6.14.10.3943
Driver Date: 2 Nov 2004
Desktop Color Depth: 32 bits per pixel
Monitor Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
DirectX Card: Intel(R) 82845G/GL/GE/PE/GV Graphics Controller
VendorID: 0x8086
DeviceID: 0x2562
Number of Monitors: 1
Number of Logical Video Cards: 1
No SLI or Crossfire Detected
Primary Display Resolution: 1280 x 768
Desktop Resolution: 1280 x 768
Primary Display Size: 12.60" x 7.56" (14.69" diag)
32.0cm x 19.2cm (37.3cm diag)
Primary Bus Type Not Detected
Primary VRAM: 64 MB
Supported MSAA Modes Not Detected

Sound card:
Audio device: Realtek AC97 Audio

Memory:
RAM: 503 Mb

Miscellaneous:
UI Language: English
Microphone: No, I do not have a microphone.
Media Type: DVD
Total Hard Disk Space Available: 76326 Mb
Largest Free Hard Disk Block: 7567 Mb
Steam Hard Disk Usage: 538 Mb
OS Install Date: Feb 13 2006
Installed Packages: Firefox

Sorry for the mess, but will my computer run this game on the lowest setting??

bloodforge · (10-28-2009, 11:45 PM)

The game is not very hardware intensive. Hell, its even got a netbook mode.

Your computer should run it just fine.

Edit: Actually, you have shit for RAM, time to upgrade I think.

Blast Processing · (10-28-2009, 11:53 PM)

As a markswoman Vanquisher, should I set my dog to Attack or Defense? I only played for about an hour so far on Hard, but I've already died twice. :lol

Fredescu · (10-28-2009, 11:55 PM)

Originally Posted by neoism:

Sorry for the mess, but will my computer run this game on the lowest setting??

RAM may be a little low. Try the demo first though, it may be ok.

jim-jam bongs · (10-29-2009, 12:00 AM)

Originally Posted by Blast Processing:

As a markswoman Vanquisher, should I set my dog to Attack or Defense? I only played for about an hour so far on Hard, but I've already died twice. :lol

Mine is on defensive, stops him from rushing into groups of mobs and then fleeing a moments later. I find him to be mostly a little extra DPS, once your damage gets high he won't be a particularly effective tank from what I can see so far.

ACE 1991 · (10-29-2009, 12:04 AM)

Is anyone else who is playing on normal finding it far too easy? I'm roughly 3 and 1/2 hours in and I have yet to die.

DMPrince · (10-29-2009, 12:06 AM)

I must have been doing something wrong when I fought The Overseer at one point his attacks didn't do anything. actually i don't think it did anything except those damn skeletons >.> epic battle though ;D

Masta_Killah · (10-29-2009, 12:13 AM)

Found a bug in the game... if you drag an item from a shop keeper to your equipment screen, the game wont register that you have purchased the item. :lol

Seems to work with the spells, so long as there are no spells taking up the slot. Haven't tried with weaps and armor though.

Johnlenham · (10-29-2009, 12:20 AM)

Got a nice new axe :D

Used the random armour guy once or twice and now ive got a level 22 Purple chest with about 15 diffrent effects sitting in the bank.

Masta_Killah · (10-29-2009, 12:25 AM)

[IMG]http://i34.************/1z6txqd.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]http://i33.************/33066ix.jpg[/IMG]

Didn't even realize my toon was already at that level. This game is crack!

ElectricThunder · (10-29-2009, 12:28 AM)

First "unofficial" dev made mod is up on the game's forum for a Respec potion to be sold by the ID scroll vendor.

Defcon · 12:39 AM

I don't know if this works or not but here's a link for a mod that spawns the respec potion...

http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/torchlightmods/node/32

Edit: Confirmed to be working.

Barrett2 · (10-29-2009, 12:34 AM)

Originally Posted by ACE 1991:

Is anyone else who is playing on normal finding it far too easy? I'm roughly 3 and 1/2 hours in and I have yet to die.

I have no experience with this type of game, playing on Normal, and yeah, it seems pretty easy. I haven't died and am amassing a big stockpile of potions.

Nif · (10-29-2009, 12:36 AM)

So I've heard there is going to be a multiplayer version down the road. I think I might wait until that becomes available since I don't have any free time to play, and Dragon Age is just next week. Those screens make it tempting, though. :D

Masta_Killah · (10-29-2009, 12:36 AM)

Anyone thinking of using the respec code through the console, use at your own risk. Turns out that using the code will disable your share stash. ><

epmode · 12:53 AM

Originally Posted by Masta_Killah:

Anyone thinking of using the respec code through the console, use at your own risk. Turns out that using the code will disable your share stash. ><

Is that a bug or is that because the code labels you a cheater?

How about the mod posted above? Does that disable the shared stash?

This is making me crazy. What on earth is wrong with enabling respecs in a single-player game with no leaderboards?

edit: According to the Runic forums, the mod doesn't flag you as a cheater but the console command does.

edit2: Thanks!

Defcon · (10-29-2009, 12:51 AM)

No, the mod is straight from one of the devs. It won't label you a cheater.

No45 · (10-29-2009, 12:59 AM)

Originally Posted by Defcon:

I don't know if this works or not but here's a link for a mod that spawns the respec potion...

http://www.runicgamesfansite.com/torchlightmods/node/32

Edit: Confirmed to be working.

Does this work with the Steam version as well?

Doytch · (10-29-2009, 01:00 AM)

So it looks like dual-wielding gives you no extra attacks, just stacks whatever magic effects you have on both weapons? Anyone confirm or deny?

Fusebox · (10-29-2009, 01:02 AM)

Originally Posted by Doytch:

So it looks like dual-wielding gives you no extra attacks, just stacks whatever magic effects you have on both weapons? Anyone confirm or deny?

That's what I've noticed. The +10 electric damage on my 1h sword seems to apply to my pistol when I'm doing ranged attacks.

epmode · (10-29-2009, 01:08 AM)

Originally Posted by No45:

Does this work with the Steam version as well?

Yep. Just tried it. You need to buy the respec potion from the potion vendor in the main town.

It does NOT reset your attribute points, sigh.

bengraven · (10-29-2009, 01:09 AM)

My wife bought this for me and I'm at work until 11pm. I'm fidgeting reading this thread.

That said, I have to be up for work at 5:30 tomorrow. :/

Rough night ahead.

ACE 1991 · (10-29-2009, 01:19 AM)

God damn, it is so freaking difficult to put down this game.

Odious Tea · (10-29-2009, 01:21 AM)

Originally Posted by Masta_Killah:

Anyone thinking of using the respec code through the console, use at your own risk. Turns out that using the code will disable your share stash. ><

Cock.

BlazingDarkness · (10-29-2009, 01:23 AM)

char is still level 19, not had time to play today
but tomorrow... :D

Odious Tea · (10-29-2009, 01:25 AM)

Is it possible to reverse the whole being branded a cheater thing?

epmode · (10-29-2009, 01:26 AM)

Originally Posted by Odious Tea:

Is it possible to reverse the whole being branded a cheater thing?

Yes. It requires a little hex editing though: http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2141

Wes · (10-29-2009, 01:29 AM)

I don't know if I'm distributing my skill points right, but so far seems to be going ok.

I've gone marksman and after the crti+ and rangedmg+ passives I'm not stacking explosive shots. I'm level 17 I think. Doing 1600crits which are om-nomible :)

Also, I hate the pygmies

Odious Tea · (10-29-2009, 01:31 AM)

Originally Posted by epmode:

Yes. It requires a little hex editing though: http://forums.runicgames.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=2141

You are a goddamn saint! Thank you!