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The Division Beta Thread: Make Manhattan Great Again
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MythicReclaimer
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MythicReclaimer
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Item dropping isn't in currently because they don't want situation where players just gift things like "high powered raid things" to players, instead they want to encourage players to go and experience content.
Raid confirmed then?
Open http://www.twitch.tv/thedivisiongame/v/38263370 and 02:04:55 starts question from which I pulled above... thing.
Credit for find: https://www.reddit.com/r/thedivision/comments/436hpd/raids_confirmed/
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Raid confirmed then?
Open http://www.twitch.tv/thedivisiongame/v/38263370 and 02:04:55 starts question from which I pulled above... thing.
Credit for find: https://www.reddit.com/r/thedivision/comments/436hpd/raids_confirmed/
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PsihoPerihelion
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So, how much left until the PS4 servers go online?
Death Metalist
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Played the beta alone and finished it in 4 or so hours doing all side missions and main missions. Didn't dabble with the Dark Zone so my impressions are solely about the game itself without DZ.
- The game has an awesome synth score to it, I just wish there was more of it but it really makes a damn good atmosphere within the game
- The potential is there with the base building/upgrading stuff and exploring the fairly open NY with buddies but there's also this lingering feeling that this could get really repetitive even though the gameplay feels good, reminds me of Destiny except more tactical
- If there's one negative for me, it's that the gun sounds don't sound as good especially if anyone has played Rainbow Six Siege
- I enjoyed my time with it and this is coming from someone who didn't see anything except that old ass E3 video. I probably am going to get it but only if my buddies will as well. I dropped Destiny after a few weeks so hopefully this one will hold my interest longer.
Nyteshade517
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Q: What time does the Beta start at?
A: The Beta for Xbox One users will start on Thursday, Jan. 28 - 9 AM GMT | 4 AM EST | 1 AM PST. The Beta for PC/PS4 users will start on Friday, Jan. 29 - 12 PM GMT | 7 AM EST | 4 AM PST.
To be fair, the current dev that made that statement is an artist and model creator. He very well may have misspoke or may not be as involved in that aspect. I don't think its confirmation.
I hope there is though!
PsihoPerihelion
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I'm from SA so I don't understand shit about those timezones. That's why I asked hoe much was left. Thanks to the guy above who gave an answer! :3
draughn101
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Yea. Don't think it's a high score, but who knows. I got a few different ones when I was trying on the xbox.
It is right in the OP.
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Definitely looking forward to trying this tomorrow, I'm liking what I'm seeing on Twitch.
Played about 5~6 hours of the beta last night and l'm convinced.
Wasn't really interested in the game beforehand other than knowing a little about the story and what the gameplay was like. Now, l'll be picking this up in the first week (haven't decided which platform yet, but it was flawless on xbox).
The are a few things that would improve the game for me (wrapped in spoilers just in case, but l don't go into any story details):
Anyway, for all those waiting for the PS4/PC beta to start, enjoy!
Just one piece of advice, in the menu you can hide your HUD. TRY IT. The screen can feel very cluttered with everything on by default.
Wasn't really interested in the game beforehand other than knowing a little about the story and what the gameplay was like. Now, l'll be picking this up in the first week (haven't decided which platform yet, but it was flawless on xbox).
The are a few things that would improve the game for me (wrapped in spoilers just in case, but l don't go into any story details):
ECHO: Can all of them be "investigated"? I found one regarding a garbage truck, "cleaners" and a car but there wasn't anything to do. It wasn't very clear anyway.
Secrets: The world could do with more secrets/pickups.
Random enemy encounters: In the beta, you'll come across 2 guys hovering over a body quite a bit, l would like this to be mixed up.
Secrets: The world could do with more secrets/pickups.
Random enemy encounters: In the beta, you'll come across 2 guys hovering over a body quite a bit, l would like this to be mixed up.
Anyway, for all those waiting for the PS4/PC beta to start, enjoy!
Just one piece of advice, in the menu you can hide your HUD. TRY IT. The screen can feel very cluttered with everything on by default.
New idea for OT subtitle: Always Be Closing
If you haven't seen this movie, for godsakes put down your controller and go watch it.
MassiveNights
Banned
I reckon this game looks real nice graphically. I wasn't expecting anything more in this regard than what we're getting, especially given it seems to be pretty seamless between zones etc.
I watched the GB unfinished and it looks to be running pretty well too.
I watched the GB unfinished and it looks to be running pretty well too.
RoyaleDuke
Banned
so when does the PC beta open?
Tomorrow 7am est.
Death Metalist
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Apart from a few drops here and there in frames, it did run pretty good for the most part and it looks great.
AllIsOneIsNone
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Haven't even been to Dark Zone yet and I'm really liking it. The cover system may not be Gears level of fluidity but the game feels more tactically focused. The aim is difficult at times but that's a good thing. Lots of room for weapons to improve and make your aim feel better/more accurate. Not to say a few things don't feel a little janky compared to some shooters but still I'm liking the way it works as a whole.
CaptainofIndustry
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I'm watching the twitch stream right now. I really wish there was a separate offline campaign for this game. If the solo gameplay isn't a total borefest, then I might pick this up. The big shift to these big PVE/MMO/always online games makes me think that gaming might not really be for me anymore.
More likely down to the developer to have that set up.
Yeah, it's up to devs to provide Twitch with boxart.
james_b0ndjr
Banned
There are more varieties of games then ever before. Just broaden your horizons instead of only paying attention to the massive AAA releases and you'll notice.
You signed into Uplay with your PSN account info. Don't worry your all good.
It totally sucks
that I have to work tomorrow cause I'm really enjoying it and I'd like to play all night and through the weekend, not even showering, getting
StriKeVillain
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I'm Uhhh... Liking it more than I thought I would.
There's barely anything to really do in the beta but it's a lot of fun to explore the world, find loot, etc.
DirtyLarry
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Thanks.Beta progress wont carry over.
As much as I would like to help test the servers, my time is limited these days. So to check it out only to check it out again is not really conducive to my schedule.
I could tell just from the 45 minutes I played or so I am going to dig it. I already had it preordered, will be keeping the preorder, and look forward to playing the full game in March.
Enjoy everyone else who does play.
A couple of the ubisoft guys on stream have said directly this is not a MMO.
has there been any discussion of how many people will/can be in a dark zone at any one time? Do they just instance another darkzone? Is there any way to know at any time how many people are in the darkzone with you at any time?
Another thing I got a code from the chat room last night entered it for the ps4 today nothing no email and no record of the code I entered on ubisoft site. Yet they managed to send me emails on the 3 email addresses I gave ubisoft sign up site when they asked to spread the division luv. Yeah so disappointed something bad going on with that. I entered the code last night before the news of no new ps4 codes. Sucks.
has there been any discussion of how many people will/can be in a dark zone at any one time? Do they just instance another darkzone? Is there any way to know at any time how many people are in the darkzone with you at any time?
Another thing I got a code from the chat room last night entered it for the ps4 today nothing no email and no record of the code I entered on ubisoft site. Yet they managed to send me emails on the 3 email addresses I gave ubisoft sign up site when they asked to spread the division luv. Yeah so disappointed something bad going on with that. I entered the code last night before the news of no new ps4 codes. Sucks.
TheWeaponeer
Banned
I am playing the XB1 version of it, and I like what I see so far.
1.) To me, the game is a mix of Rainbow 6, Gears, and Syphon Filter. It has some really nice graphics in some spots, and generic place holders in other spots. But overall I don't get a headache looking at it all like I did with Bloodborne (beautiful game, but so much detail it made my head hurt sometimes).
2.) The cover mechanic works. And enemy AI is pretty decent. They will try and flank you, and avoid obvious line of fire sight when you hit them a couple of times. There are flamethrower/arson NPCs, and you can shoot their tanks and watch them freak out and then BOOM! insta-bomb.
3.) I wandered into the dark zone and tried a couple of things. No player character attacked me, but most of the people I encountered were higher levels than I, so I guess I was not worth the trouble.
4.) Money was an issue for me, so learn how to leverage your gear properly and you can have a pretty decent setup without breaking your bank.
5.) X is for TAKE ALL, and that comes in handy when you don't have time to see what you have right then and there.
6.) I liked the idea of a dynamic environment
. I like the fact that things do change over progression and time and you can see that actually happening.
7.) Overall button layout and control design worked well for me. It was very Gears like in having access to grenades, first aid kits, etc. and there is a tutorial video at the start that gets you going pretty quickly.
8.) The map overall functions well, and I do like the way point method it uses. It is not too gaudy and helps you work your way through the streets pretty well (again, generic placeholder graphics will do that). Try not change the perspective on it (try to keep it as 2D as possible), and you should be fine.
Just a few things I noticed. Already this game has a lot more of an open ended structure than Destiny does. I am not the biggest "ALWAYS ONLINE" fan out there, so I also hope for some kind of offline mode for people who want to work within PvE more than anything else.
Now, there were a couple of strange/buggy things:
1.) My first character after setting my language would not let me choose a male character, then turned all my options to French, which was a total PITA. So I exited to dashboard, went back in, created a new character (a male one this time), and then the options stuck. I have no idea how that happened, and I have not gone back to the first character since then.
2.) You can run through your ammo in short order if you are not careful, and sometimes what the NPCs drop is minimal to say the least.
Otherwise, a pretty solid BETA day one so far, and I am going back in later tonight to explore some more and get a more solid grasp of the game.
1.) To me, the game is a mix of Rainbow 6, Gears, and Syphon Filter. It has some really nice graphics in some spots, and generic place holders in other spots. But overall I don't get a headache looking at it all like I did with Bloodborne (beautiful game, but so much detail it made my head hurt sometimes).
2.) The cover mechanic works. And enemy AI is pretty decent. They will try and flank you, and avoid obvious line of fire sight when you hit them a couple of times. There are flamethrower/arson NPCs, and you can shoot their tanks and watch them freak out and then BOOM! insta-bomb.
3.) I wandered into the dark zone and tried a couple of things. No player character attacked me, but most of the people I encountered were higher levels than I, so I guess I was not worth the trouble.
4.) Money was an issue for me, so learn how to leverage your gear properly and you can have a pretty decent setup without breaking your bank.
5.) X is for TAKE ALL, and that comes in handy when you don't have time to see what you have right then and there.
6.) I liked the idea of a dynamic environment
(when you rescue the doctor)
7.) Overall button layout and control design worked well for me. It was very Gears like in having access to grenades, first aid kits, etc. and there is a tutorial video at the start that gets you going pretty quickly.
8.) The map overall functions well, and I do like the way point method it uses. It is not too gaudy and helps you work your way through the streets pretty well (again, generic placeholder graphics will do that). Try not change the perspective on it (try to keep it as 2D as possible), and you should be fine.
Just a few things I noticed. Already this game has a lot more of an open ended structure than Destiny does. I am not the biggest "ALWAYS ONLINE" fan out there, so I also hope for some kind of offline mode for people who want to work within PvE more than anything else.
Now, there were a couple of strange/buggy things:
1.) My first character after setting my language would not let me choose a male character, then turned all my options to French, which was a total PITA. So I exited to dashboard, went back in, created a new character (a male one this time), and then the options stuck. I have no idea how that happened, and I have not gone back to the first character since then.
2.) You can run through your ammo in short order if you are not careful, and sometimes what the NPCs drop is minimal to say the least.
The doctor rescue on the roof was tougher than I thought it would because of that. I barely had enough ammo to finish off the last boss in the back.
Otherwise, a pretty solid BETA day one so far, and I am going back in later tonight to explore some more and get a more solid grasp of the game.
Handgun has infinite ammo and does quite nice damage
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Closes thing to dungeon in beta is that medwing quest.
TheWeaponeer
Banned
Handgun has infinite ammo and does quite nice damage
I will have to work on using that better then. I was doing more shooting from a distance and did not use it much since I was working with rifles a lot during the early fights.
Markiss614
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I'm having a hard time understanding the Dark Zone. I've tried searching online, but I feel like I'm the only one having this problem.
- What am I supposed to be doing in the Dark Zone? I've heard there are enemies and chests, but after spending a few hours in here I've never encountered an AI enemy or seen any chests or keys. What am I doing wrong?
- Whos on my team? I assumed I can kill players with red names, but doing that sometimes causes me to go Rogue, sometimes it doesn't?
- What are the Purple and Orange bars?
- What am I supposed to be doing in the Dark Zone? I've heard there are enemies and chests, but after spending a few hours in here I've never encountered an AI enemy or seen any chests or keys. What am I doing wrong?
- Whos on my team? I assumed I can kill players with red names, but doing that sometimes causes me to go Rogue, sometimes it doesn't?
- What are the Purple and Orange bars?
draughn101
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So I'm on the DZ and I get shot a few times by a human, he turns red and I put him down... Now I've gone rogue? Is there some kind of buffer period where they have to do some much damage?
Yea there's nothing in there. I don't get it. And ditto with the rogue thing. I was shooting back after he hit me several times, I go rogue and get chased down by a huge group. Dumb
Yea there's nothing in there. I don't get it. And ditto with the rogue thing. I was shooting back after he hit me several times, I go rogue and get chased down by a huge group. Dumb
StriKeVillain
Banned
Has anyone gotten a bug that after dying you respawn and your screen has a red tint to it? It's the same tint you see when you're down but not out. It goes away eventually but it's pretty annoying.
Probably a bug or his rogue timer expired before he died. Normally attacking a rogue agent won't flag you as rogue.
endlessflood
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If you're on a PS4 in EU then they're not even accepting everyone who preorders, let alone those on the waiting list.
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