[Im_Special]

For the PC version, can anyone tell me if it can be played in windowed fullscreen with no-borders?

[Dresden]

Not a day-one purchase for me, but I'll probably pick it up once there's a sale for it.

The New York Times best-selling author is beloved for series like The Dark Elf Trilogy, Paths of Darkness, The Hunter’s Blades Trilogy, and The Cleric Quintet. He has written 40 novels which have sold over 15 million copies worldwide, largely because of his unique ability to weave rich characters and relationships in a fantasy genre that is traditionally thin on character development.

lol

[Neuromancer]

Demo was awful. Will wait on reviews.

Why am I not surprised.

[Frank Jaeger]

I was saying it was a good game before the PR stuff blew up /hipsterglassesoff

How can it be that if you buy the game on steam, no monies goes to EA? I don't understand this, they gave financial support to the devs whilst the game was being made how is it that they don't get any back from the sales on steam?

Am I missing something?

[NoSkillz187]

Preordered on Steam and waiting. I'm going pure rogue but might respec later and change it to Rogue/Mage later on in the game.

[Klyka]

I was saying it was a good game before the PR stuff blew up /hipsterglassesoff How can it be that if you buy the game on steam, no monies goes to EA? I don't understand this, they gave financial support to the devs whilst the game was being made how is it that they don't get any back from the sales on steam? Am I missing something?

You give money to Valve instead!

[renitou]

Why am I not surprised.

Fighting with shadows?

[erragal]

Preordered on Steam and waiting. I'm going pure rogue but might respec later and change it to Rogue/Mage later on in the game.

Don't see any reason that pure rogue (or pure of any of the classes for that matter) won't be completely viable. The Destiny bonus for the pure classes are very substantial and final tier talents are strong as well. Hybrids are popular as much for thematic purposes as they are raw power.

[ReaperXL07]

I was saying it was a good game before the PR stuff blew up /hipsterglassesoff How can it be that if you buy the game on steam, no monies goes to EA? I don't understand this, they gave financial support to the devs whilst the game was being made how is it that they don't get any back from the sales on steam? Am I missing something?

Made their own deal and self-published on steam because of the requests from the community.

[linko9]

If I pre-order on steam do I get the pre-order bonuses (sorry if it's already been asked)? I'm torn because it's 15% off on amazon, but if I can get the pre-order bonuses on the steam version, I'll just get that.

[Wallach]

Edit - Nope, nevermind. Don't like it! Change bad!

[HiddenWings]

For the PC version, can anyone tell me if it can be played in windowed fullscreen with no-borders?

This is an option in the demo, so I'd expect that the full game supports it.

[donarumo]

I can not wait for this game!

But I'm not choosing a destiny card for my avatar as my avatar is destiny sufficient.

[thetrin]

If I pre-order on steam do I get the pre-order bonuses (sorry if it's already been asked)? I'm torn because it's 15% off on amazon, but if I can get the pre-order bonuses on the steam version, I'll just get that.

Afaik, the only preorder items on Steam are the TF2 hats.

[Eggman]

Every RPG fan should buy this wonderful game. So good<3

[Frank Jaeger]

Made their own deal and self-published on steam because of the requests from the community.

You give money to Valve instead!

I got that from the OP! What about the support EA gave them during production?

[vicktormerv]

Woo! took the Crusader, since Im going to a Champ build :) Very awesome demo, can't wait for the full game!

[Klyka]

I got that from the OP! What about the support EA gave them during production?

But you hate EA because they are EA! Don't give your money to EA!

[Loxley]

Awesome OP Reaper :)

Bring on Reckoning quickly plz

[thetrin]

I got that from the OP! What about the support EA gave them during production?

I assume EA expects a decent return on investment via Origin and retail. I'm buying the PC version at retail, because I'm an old fuddy-duddy that enjoys owning discs.

[shaowebb]

This one goes out to Gehrig38. Day one sold. My brother introduced me to this title and I had no idea about it since I had nearly given up on Western RPG's since the combat had never been able to keep me going. Due to this I just stopped following that corner of the industry. Then out of nowhere he shows up and tells me about your studio, which as an animator about to graduate more than perked my interest given the pedigree and philosophy of the company.

Then he mentioned that it was a Western RPG dedicated to changing some staples and starting new traditions. Combat with combos, dumping XP into multiple areas to try other skills not being punished, ability to change classes, and the insane length. I tried the demo and was hooked. I then proceeded to play through that demo 4 more times, and I'm looking at finishing it a 6th time between classes.

You not only sold me on a game, but on a studio that has the integrity to do all they can to fulfill their promises to the fans and openly discuss any shortcomings they feel their product suffered in the delivery of such promises given your own speech on the demo. Expect me to try to find a way to claw my way into that studio of yours someday. Even if I don't make the cut I just wanted to say thanks for putting this much into your product, and for working hard to deliver to us the kind of RPG we've always hoped for in terms of gameplay and content.

The industry is lucky to have gained your studio.

[Felix Lighter]

The only reason I would want to avoid the EA versions is to avoid the EA login stuff.

[Lizard with a ladder]

It's not often I buy games day 1 these days. With prices on games dropping to $40 and $30 in a matter of a few months. It seems like a waste of money to buy games near release.

Yet here I am, anxiously awaiting for this game on release date. In part to show support for an up and coming studio that's been really involved with the community. Also to do my part that games like this keep getting made.

Day 1 can't come soon enough!

[thetrin]

The only reason I would want to avoid the EA versions is to avoid the EA login stuff.

My guess is that you still have to log into Origin when you start up the game in Steam. That's just a guess, though.

[The_Darkest_Red]

Woo! took the Crusader, since Im going to a Champ build :) Very awesome demo, can't wait for the full game!

I'm feeling the Champion as well. I like the idea of a warrior who can blink around everywhere.

[vicktormerv]

I'm feeling the Champion as well. I like the idea of a warrior who can blink around everywhere.

Pretty much, plus the damage you soak you get back as mana, Greatswords+Chakrams. Pretty much my favorite combo in the demo

Here's my build

http://amalurfoundry.com/calculator?...03105030500000

Its basically, quake or chain lightning to stun, mark of flame with the 60% bonus damage=win, plus I don't need harpoon since I have that in elemental rage

[daedalius]

Might be sick with Amalur-itis next Tuesday.

[scy]

It really is a shame that Steam gets nothing to sweeten the pot with (besides hats) but oh well. Them's the breaks sometimes, I guess.

[ShdwDrake]

My guess is that you still have to log into Origin when you start up the game in Steam. That's just a guess, though.

Not in the Steam ver :D

[ironcreed]

Ah, here it is. Beautifully done OT, Reaper. Hopefully this will generate even more interest.

[Im_Special]

This is an option in the demo, so I'd expect that the full game supports it.

That's good to hear, I can't stand when modern games don't do this, I'm pretty much glued to mIRC for work and friends, vent and depending on the type of game I use the web vigorously too, so playing in a window is pretty much a requirement, but when those boarders show it just ruins my immersion : (

[Neuromancer]

Might be sick with Amalur-itis next Tuesday.

Oh great idea

[lsslave]

Day 1 on Steammmmm!

[oktarb]

I traveled the mighty Amazon in search of the lost Kingdom of Amalur. I strange people said the would guide me the final distance but I must offer a tribute of 50 beads and wait until the moon aligned properly on the 7th. I did not have beads but they seemed equally satisfied with my american currency. For now I wait...

[Ninja_Hawk]

Does anyone know if I pre-order from GameStop, will I get the code today, or when I pick up the game?

[The_Darkest_Red]

Might be sick with Amalur-itis next Tuesday.

I hear it takes at least a week before you're no longer contagious. Don't want to take any chances.

[sneakypete]

Does anyone know if I pre-order from GameStop, will I get the code today, or when I pick up the game?

Usually it's in the box or on your receipt when you pick up the game.

[Neuromancer]

I traveled the mighty Amazon in search of the lost Kingdom of Amalur. I strange people said the would guide me the final distance but I must offer a tribute of 50 beads and wait until the moon aligned properly on the 7th. I did not have beads but they seemed equally satisfied with my american currency. For now I wait...

Intriguing...

[Nista]

Ah, here it is. Beautifully done OT, Reaper. Hopefully this will generate even more interest.

Hey you, can't steal my avatar! :P

[Robobandit]

Count me in..

[Lizard with a ladder]

I traveled the mighty Amazon in search of the lost Kingdom of Amalur. I strange people said the would guide me the final distance but I must offer a tribute of 50 beads and wait until the moon aligned properly on the 7th. I did not have beads but they seemed equally satisfied with my american currency. For now I wait...

You sure you weren't at spring break? They probably wanted to see your tits.

[HiddenWings]

Count me in..

Clearly the problem with this idea is that there aren't enough of these.

[Heavy]

If you purchase the game on Steam no money will go to EA as 38 self published Reckoning with Steam due to community requests that it be available.

Say what you want about EA but they funded half the development and all the marketing... millions and millions of dollars spent that NO other publisher was willing to do, according to Curt's big post in the demo thread. I found this statement in your OP to be childish, vindictive, and ill-informed.

[Nista]

Clearly the problem with this idea is that there aren't enough of these.

Well we could start putting ponies or dino heads on them. lol

Say what you want about EA but they funded half the development and all the marketing... millions and millions of dollars spent that NO other publisher was willing to do, according to Curt's big post in the demo thread. I found this statement in your OP to be childish, vindictive, and ill-informed.

Maybe it could be phrased in a more kindly manner, but that line in the OT is directly focused on the target audience - i.e. GAF. There is a strong undercurrent of hatred against EA and Origin around here, if you missed the online pass thread. Reaper's just trying to head off those complaints at the pass so more people buy this awesome game.

[Felix Lighter]

My guess is that you still have to log into Origin when you start up the game in Steam. That's just a guess, though.

Well if that's the case, I'll just get it where ever I can get the best deal but I will be waiting a little while before I check it out, either way.

[spirity]

Great OT Reaper. Not too much, not too little.

Looking forward to the game immensely.

[Gunsmithx]

Great OT, day one for me, much props to the the dev team. I can not wait to get this game.

[akenatone]

Really nice OT. Can't wait to get my hands on this game.

[HP_Wuvcraft]

You know, I think I'd actually like this game if it were not designed so that they can just paste the world into their MMO title.

[daedalius]

I want to see some screenshots of epic bosses you get to fight, hopefully all with interesting mechanics.

You know, I think I'd actually like this game if it were not designed so that they can just paste the world into their MMO title.

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