arts&crafts
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Its possible the genre isnt for you as the whole genre relies on it being "endless" essentially. The drive is in the loot.
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Is everybody aware how tremendously good Path of Exile is these days?
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Its possible the genre isnt for you as the whole genre relies on it being "endless" essentially. The drive is in the loot.
The game opens up a little bit over time, it's a bit of a slow burn, but it does scratch a very specific itch, I am only now, after 16hrs, realising the scope of the game..
I don't think the gameplay is skill based, which could lead to the comparisons with a clicker, but the skill comes in your build, and honing said build.
Obviously not for everyone, lots of crafting, tweaking and grinding, so if that's not your bag, I can see why you might not like it.
Imp the Dimp
Member
There are 24 free respec points as well as relatively costly regret orbs.
Blame Sony for not getting in contact with GGG like Microsoft did
And even in the eventual PS4 release in the future, i don't think couch co-op will be a thing
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Random_Dude
Member
I meant full respecs, which, as people in the thread have mentioned, is so costly you are better off making another character. Which is exactly what I don't like.
Logsi
Member
I thought it was something to do with how reliant on Direct X the game is that prohibited it also?
playing the shit out of this on Xbox One. I was addicted to D2 when I was a kid, so this is right up my alley. I'm level 38 and I am SHOCKED by how much content there seems to be. I'm never bored and there are always interesting things to do. Likewise, I think I have plenty more acts to play, where as in D2 I would have already beaten the game on 'normal' by now.
Anyone on Xbox add me. I foresee myself playing this for a while, especially since it's perfect to play while watching football.
GT: flkRaven
Anyone on Xbox add me. I foresee myself playing this for a while, especially since it's perfect to play while watching football.
GT: flkRaven
Of course they can be disabled. You simply uncheck global and trade chat.
I read it doesn't have local coop on console?
If so I'll probably pass unless it is added down the road (andwhen if it eventually gets on PS4).
It's free though, so might still give it a try on PC, but Wife and I had tons of fun (moreso than on pc's online) with D3's local coop mode.
If so I'll probably pass unless it is added down the road (and
It's free though, so might still give it a try on PC, but Wife and I had tons of fun (moreso than on pc's online) with D3's local coop mode.
what
never seen a single popup so far so i guess its disabled on my end. also i cant imagine how you could be 'spoiled' on PoE since its so light on storytelling if you don't go out of your way to read the lore stuff and talk to people
It doesn't
They said they were looking towards it but it seems like it wont be a thing for a long time
Imp the Dimp
Member
At the beginning of this season, names popped up when they accomplished something like reaching level 100 or what have you. One of the names was a GoT season 7 spoiler. I remember that too clearly, sadly. Not quite sure if you can disable these. I have never seen another pop-up like that though. Then again, perhaps people accomplished everything accomplishable within the first few days, no clue.
They're on about the league first notifications which can't currently be turned off even with chat disabled.
Those won't be displaying anymore as pretty much everything has been done for the first time in this league.
arts&crafts
Member
Spoilers for what? Something like this : Harry Potter Spoiler
Dumbledore_Dies was the first character to enter the Mud Flats
I hate these popups anyways, but they only happen the first few days of a new league (Leagues are usually 3 months long) and even then I currently have never seen a spoiler for anything in my 5 years of playing.
Ahhh, spoilers for other things. I get it.
I guess these things still happens. I remember seeing something like "xxxx reached level 100" iirc. It's not very common though.
Kaleinc
Banned
I understand it's not chat but system notification eg 'player game of thrones spoiler reached level 50'
Actually here it is mentioned in PoE OT
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=245430009&postcount=113
Pumped in like 175 hours since this new season released. It truly is the Diablo 2 successor for me. If you liked Diablo 2 at all I can't see how you wouldn't find this game deeply satisfying. I've tossed GGG probably 100-120 bucks at this point on stash tabs and currency tabs. Each of the 4 seasons I've played I try to throw them 30 bucks because the game is so damn good.
I keep trying it and playing it for a while on PC, but for some reason I always just bounce off it after a while. I started playing it on Xbox One, so I'm hoping I'll actually stick with it this time. Weird though, as I prefer clicking in games like this (like Diablo 3) being able to simply sit back with a controller encourages me to play more, even if I miss clicking.
I got the first blood thingy and 10 or 20 dollars worth of other stuff.
I got the first blood thingy and 10 or 20 dollars worth of other stuff.
FrontalMonk
Banned
I enjoyed my time with PoE, but I still have yet to this day to get past Act 2. It just ends up feeling like a slog and I end up quitting.
MosquitoSmasher
Member
While i do like all those things in a RPG, i'm not yet sure about this one. I did enjoy the beta but i also noticed i kept waiting for a change, for something else to happen. The combat started to become repetitive for me as well. But this time i chose a Shadow, so that should mean i can switch magic up with a bit of melee. I'll pick it up again after i'm done with Borderlands 2 probably.
Randomizer123454444
Member
Desync issues were fixed with introduction of "lockstep" system if that's what you are asking.
I get stead 30ms latency personally.
Complicated
Banned
It's the best loot game I've ever played for sure. I actually liked Diablo 3 quite a lot, but the actual power progression in Path of Exile is so much better than the combat feeling exactly the same at all times. Nice to actually feel more powerful in one of these games again. I went from slowly shooting a regular bow and being careful about letting enemies too close to rapid-firing a fucking machine gun bow and running up on dudes to chain lightning through groups of them and blowing them apart. I've still got plenty of game to play too which is the most exciting thing.
This will be my loot game for a long while, I believe.
This will be my loot game for a long while, I believe.
arts&crafts
Member
I want Path of Exile to add charms!
They fixed the rubber banding. You can now pick between 2 different networking modes, and one of them is completely rubber band free. The combat gets much better later on.
I thought it was common knowledge that PoE is really good now. It's consistently in the top 15 games on Steam (and that's not counting people playing outside of steam, of which there is probably a significant amount) and the XBO release got some buzz.
Pretty much every Diablo fan I know has switched to PoE because they've been way better about content updates lately than Blizzard has. Even people who were kind of down on the game at launch have gotten into it now.
Pretty much every Diablo fan I know has switched to PoE because they've been way better about content updates lately than Blizzard has. Even people who were kind of down on the game at launch have gotten into it now.
Fantastic game. So happy to have discovered it this year.
I've put in over 200 hours in the past 3 months, and I've rolled 5 characters to level 70+. The amount of variety in the builds you can create is just amazing, and it's actually fun leveling up and seeing the builds come to fruition as the power level scales dramatically.
The end game on it's own is extremely addicting and I can spend hours at a time just running the maps for drops.
Current character is a Scion (Elementalist/Deadeye) Kinetic Blast wander and it's the most fun I've had yet.
I've put in over 200 hours in the past 3 months, and I've rolled 5 characters to level 70+. The amount of variety in the builds you can create is just amazing, and it's actually fun leveling up and seeing the builds come to fruition as the power level scales dramatically.
The end game on it's own is extremely addicting and I can spend hours at a time just running the maps for drops.
Current character is a Scion (Elementalist/Deadeye) Kinetic Blast wander and it's the most fun I've had yet.
Ah I see.
Most, if not all, the league first notifications should be done at this point though.
But yeah sucks that people would actually put spoilers as their names as the best time in leagues is the start as players all start with nothing and you get to participate in a growing trading economy.
They should have the option to turn those off as long as they have the options to turn off literally every other notification and chat message.
Good to know, I should try and make some time to revisit it again.
Tell me which because I get stutter from ms jumping between 64ms to 120ms. Its stupid.
Doesn't help they (GGG) are sell outs in my region and sold the game to ad ridden spyware ridden company and I can't even use my backer status stuff as it requires a new account on it.
HashtagLapsed
Member
I've dabbled with it on and off over the years but it has sunk into me real deep for the last.. 70 hours in 10 days. Helps my brother has 1000+ hours in it and is explaining a lot to me.
The game is absolutely fucking awesome and the depth and scope of the post game is really wonderful.
The game is absolutely fucking awesome and the depth and scope of the post game is really wonderful.
I played D3 tons and can say PoE was the more fun game for me. I think it has less meta/fotm builds (not that it doesn't) and it is the best ARPG that handle summoners the best. The extent of customisation is really huge and it is really good for those who love to min max their builds.
You can read about it on the wiki. Basically, predictive is the old one, which can desync and rubber band you. Lockstep is the new one, which is always in sync, but stutters with high ping.
No respec is probably fine if you look up build guides or have been playing long enough to actually know what you're doing
But it's a huge turn-off for new players to see this gigantic skill tree, and know that you have no idea what you're doing yet, so your first character is almost guaranteed to turn out shitty
But it's a huge turn-off for new players to see this gigantic skill tree, and know that you have no idea what you're doing yet, so your first character is almost guaranteed to turn out shitty
Irishonion
Member
Been having a lot of fun. Just not a fan of the currency crap.
Also maybe I can try and change servers still can't use my second set of skills on xbox version.
Also maybe I can try and change servers still can't use my second set of skills on xbox version.
Crankshaft
Member
I really like PoE and I want to give the developers money.... but I don't like any of the micro transaction stuff....
Do you want to turn that green effect spell blue? not really
Do you want to turn your zombies into mummies? no
Want a pet? Sure don't
Do you like hideous armor? nope
Stash tabs? I haven't even filled one tab yet.
GGG please help me out here, I want to give you my money.
Do you want to turn that green effect spell blue? not really
Do you want to turn your zombies into mummies? no
Want a pet? Sure don't
Do you like hideous armor? nope
Stash tabs? I haven't even filled one tab yet.
GGG please help me out here, I want to give you my money.
Redshirt
Banned
It definitely is a turn off for new players, but it's not really that bad and having the right mindset can go a long way.
Save your gear as you're developing your character or even following guide. If you find you made a mistake that can't be undone with respect points, just re-roll.
Leveling is pretty fast in PoE and even faster when you already have gear, currency and so forth.
This process is also really rewarding and kind of what made the lights go on for me.
arts&crafts
Member
Tabs are great and you will fill your tabs fast endgame (if you are a hoarder like me). I recommend the currency tab! There must be some armors/character effects/ weapon effects you think look cool. There are hundreds!
Like these wings! They look cool in action.
oh you'll be wanting those tabs soon enough, especially currency, divination tab is swell too
Crankshaft
Member
Yeah I have been thinking about a currency tab and maybe a weapon effect.
HashtagLapsed
Member
I had filled 3 of my tabs before hitting post game. When you are swimming in maps, offerings, other weird post game shit, uniques etc you will absolutely want more tabs.
Hell, if you want to throw them some cash just get a currency tab because it is VERY VERY useful.
Liliana Eileen
Member
There are many reasons, but when asked why is this Xbox and not PS4, GGG stated that a Microsoft developer came up to them one day and was a huge supporter/fan and asked if the game can come to Xbox. It took a lot of work getting it done for console but they are extremely proud of it and have a metric shit ton of content and updates planned for Xbox. Microsoft also helped them with optimization, etc.
A.D. Skinner
Member
I don;t get it. Is it an MMO, or like...a F2P co-op RPG?