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Path of Exile Beta Thread: There Is No Sanctuary in Wraeclast
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Post processing has more to do with particle and volumetric effects as well as lighting and shadow work. It doesn't do much in terms of texture, wireframe, AA, Anisotrphic filtering or any of that. Go into that Fetid Pool in Act 1 and you will probably be able to tell a difference in what post-processing does.
fluffydelusions
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I haven't really been keeping up with this game. So how does it compare to D3?
23rd you can play it yourself. Play for 6 hours and make your own opinion.
I play it since march 2012 with limited content and i still want to play more.
For me it's the diablo which most of D2 players waited for.
helloresolven
Member
Imagine you were making a game inspired by Diablo 2... PoE innovates on the mechanics of Diablo 2, Diablo 3 is an action game in D2's universe.
I think it's easier to make a comparison between Path of Exile and Diablo 2. Path is much more of a sequel to Diablo 2 rather than an attempt at progressing the genre like Diablo 3. Path of Exile has its very own streaming super star, Kripparian, who plays every night. Check his stream out some time to get a feel for the game.
Look almost the same minus bloom and some color grading on particles from time to time.
But its good zone for shots, thanks
Comparison Post-Processin On and Off
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Kripparrian started streaming with WoW and Diablo 3, after Diablo 3 he quited job, because his stream was so successful and we was first who cleared Inferno Hardcore and it was before nerf. Video when he first started playing PoE is so hilarious, he was such a noob
Start around 0:39, its worth watching just for laugh and interview with Chris Wilson
http://www.twitch.tv/nl_kripp/b/326488594
Look almost the same minus bloom and some color grading on particles from time to time.
But its good zone for shots, thanks
Hmm, well I'm going of the standard definition of the term, to actually know what it does for this game we would have to dig into the code itself.
Those are some mighty fine shots though.
That Gamespot interview had a good one, I think.
A brief summation of Chris slotting in different gems and showing different effects. I think it was early in the video.
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?
Made a spreadsheet regarding map affixes with a summary on the right side with brief explanations if they're worth it or not. I did this based of Kripps video that he recently put up, if you're interested, check it out:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlSPenusWDYUdDVyM3dTRVUxUnRYVTlhbV9rYld3Y1E#gid=0
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AlSPenusWDYUdDVyM3dTRVUxUnRYVTlhbV9rYld3Y1E#gid=0
I dont have a video, but the main sites section on it explains it pretty well.
http://www.pathofexile.com/skills
really love Fetid Pool, looks really amazing
Ha, I always thought Fetid Pool was the biggest piece of shit in this game. Every time I start a character I always end up chasing one last monster for like 10 minutes to finish that quest off.
Someone doesn't have experience clearing the den of evil then. I never have to track down straggling enemies. It's all about how you path through the areas.
Yeah, I've been in beta since spring and still haven't gotten a character past 27 just because I dread the thought of wipes, especially the last couple months when we've been getting close. Still, no matter how I pathed for all my characters, bouncing between walls and moving up a foot at a time, some stupid slow ass zombie would always elude me.
Den of Evil was in diablo2 iconic quest and Fetid pool is just created with D2 fans in mind. I had tear in my eye when i played it first time.
It's obviously a nod at D2 and thats good enough for me.
Oh wow, yeah, I completely remember that. Jesus. Haven't played D2 in years.
Den of Evil is made up of 3 identical map sections and is not hard at all to make sure you've cleared everything.
Never had a problem with Den of Evil, it's really easy and fast to clear it 99% of the times, but sometimes one Fallen remains alive because he was revived the split second before you killed the Shaman and went behind a corner and at the very end you have to backtrack through the corridors to find him and it takes a couple minutes more.
Fetid Pool doesn't really have this "issue", being so wide open.
lol which reminds me, I had explode corpse on my witch, so the necromancer didn't have any bodies to revive
Yeah, I've only played a couple of characters and one has Cold damage and the other has Raise Zombies, because fuck Necromancers in general.lol which reminds me, I had explode corpse on my witch, so the necromancer didn't have any bodies to revive
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?
All my builds were from closed beta
I have a particular one that I'm going for on day 1 but it won't be my "main" character. Sorry, I didn't see your build - could you link it again? I'll comment on it as soon as I can (heading out for a couple of hours).lol which reminds me, I had explode corpse on my witch, so the necromancer didn't have any bodies to revive
My solution was popping them like popcorn with my ice/crit witch haha. I love the sound that it makes.
Wait until everything goes dark in act 2
Hey now! No need for these sorts of spoilers.
That was such a great throwback to Diablo 2. I was so surprised when that happened and it brought a smile to my face.
All my builds were from closed beta
Yeah, since there's no OB calc, my ideas take more precedence than looking at the calc. The calc is to give an idea. I'm planning to take the Ghost Reaver Keystone that's not even in CB.
I wonder just how many people Kripp will end up bringing to this game, his stream and YouTube shows are popular for just a guy playing games.
I really hope it is a great game, i love the dark, grimy 90's ish graphics.
Got 3 days to decide on which class, is the Witch sort of a Necromancer D2 or Warlock from WoW? Marauder is the Warrior type?
Will be there day 1 to try it out
I really hope it is a great game, i love the dark, grimy 90's ish graphics.
Got 3 days to decide on which class, is the Witch sort of a Necromancer D2 or Warlock from WoW? Marauder is the Warrior type?
Will be there day 1 to try it out
Witch - Sorceress, Necromancer
Maruder - Barbarian
Shadow - Assasin
Templar - Paladin. Necromancer
Duelist - Pala without auras ?
Ranger - Amazon
Keep in mind those are just looking like that + initial skills but overall you can't compare it. All classes can be anything.
neoism
Member
Kripparrian started streaming with WoW and Diablo 3, after Diablo 3 he quited job, because his stream was so successful and we was first who cleared Inferno Hardcore and it was before nerf. Video when he first started playing PoE is so hilarious, he was such a noob
Start around 0:39, its worth watching just for laugh and interview with Chris Wilson
http://www.twitch.tv/nl_kripp/b/326488594
lol holy shit. kripp is hilarious... also mouse wheel please tell me that was patched in... I love mouse wheel too.. :/
lol I've watched kripp stream POE for a month or so, haven't played yet, but its fun to watch.. he's so good at the game know lol I didn't know he even had a job... I'm sure he make 3k or more a month on streaming though.
I remember when I first introduced everyone to Kripp during the D3 Beta OT, and every was shitting on my saying I was crawling up on his dick if I honestly believed he would beet Athene.
GhostRidah
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I want to go range with a bow, which would be better the Shadow or Ranger? Seems the Ranger starts out with a lot more damage passives but I really like the look/voice acting of the shadow, just don't want to gimp myself too much.
It's easy to avoid useless stat passives if you dive straight into another tree.
But, then again, if you want to use int gems or dex gems, picking up like 60 stat points worth is good to be able to use those gems until the end. The skill tree allows for easy pick ups of other stats.
Anyone can end up having a incredible bow build. If you're starting for the first time, you'll probably remake characters, so I suggest going Ranger, then get a feel for the game before making another bow character.
I've seen bow marauders destroying everything. I personally like making the duelist with bows.
Great
Will be a Marauder or Witch then, will try to get as many of my friends to try the game out. Since its F2P, it should not be too difficult
I think I would go shadow for such a build.
I'm thinking of doing something like a frozen orb/nova sorc in d2. Nova is Shock Nova so that's pretty simple but any tips for something ala frozen orb? A skill that would freeze often? I'd go for cast speed+radius for passives and Energy shield + chaos inoculation since it sounds quite strong.
Krip tips for Athene was just hilarious to watch
completely annihilated him
Deadly said:
My choice would be : Ice spear + Fork + Chain.
As it was fun in D2 that skill was just mad and OP.
Oh man this brings back some good times. I really did enjoy D3 for those first 2 weeks, but after that seeing Act 4 and 5 I knew Blizzard really had no fucking Idea what they were doing. and those BS mobs in nightmare and up.
Kripp really is a legend, pulling off what he did.
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?
Nostalgia video, right there.
It's a huge passive tree. As a ranger, you'd have to spend a lot of "filler"-points in order to get to templars side of the tree etc.
So it's just starting point? Okay thanks.