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[Rygar 8 Bit]

doubt there will be modding they want to control the content it is how they make their money after all

 

[guidestone]

I don't like the aesthetics at all. They've GA'd the visual design too much. I want the "clean" look of T1 and 2. Even Vengeance is more pleasing to look at for me than Ascend.

 

[jambo]

I did my part! Two people paid for it.

Has everyone found the class of choice for them? I've been doing a lot of Jumper and raider. I still need to play with the heavies, and that jammer class one seems interesting. I tried the Sentinel once and got a 14 kill spree on him. Sniping takes effort again in a FPS. Finally.

Soldier and Pathfinder for me, having a lot of fun with those two classes. Technician as well if our generator keeps getting smashed.

I just can't get over how good it is to have a modern shooter with the speed of Tribes again. Skiing around a map chasing someone with a flag and then hitting them mid air with a Spinfusor is just glorious.

 

[mrgone]

Just found out that InvisibleWalls tweet-bombed a mad number of Ascend codes. Took like 15 tries, but I managed to find one that wasn't taken, so there may still be a few more unclaimed. It's more than an hour old at this point, so don't dawdle!

 

[DaBuddaDa]

Just found out that InvisibleWalls tweet-bombed a mad number of Ascend codes. Took like 15 tries, but I managed to find one that wasn't taken, so there may still be a few more unclaimed. It's more than an hour old at this point, so don't dawdle!

Nice man, I found one unclaimed too. Thanks!

This Hi-Command thing reminds me of a late 90s shareware launcher of some sort. It's kind of endearing.

 

[Jintor]

Just got a Beta Key, thanks for the heads up.

Fuck yeah, not gonna get any admin law study done today!

 

[Emitan]

Nice man, I found one unclaimed too. Thanks!

This Hi-Command thing reminds me of a late 90s shareware launcher of some sort. It's kind of endearing.

They should send us our microtransactions in the mail for that oldschool feel.

 

[Keric]

Just found out that InvisibleWalls tweet-bombed a mad number of Ascend codes. Took like 15 tries, but I managed to find one that wasn't taken, so there may still be a few more unclaimed. It's more than an hour old at this point, so don't dawdle!

Thanks man, just got one. Took like 10 tries.

 

[fizzelopeguss]

Victory!

 

[Jintor]

Thanks man, just got one. Took like 10 tries.

lol, we were probably competing.

 

[Nirolak]

Took about 30 to 40 tries, but I got one.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I've got an extra key. First to quote.

 

[shintoki]

I've got an extra key. First to quote.

me

 

[Shambles]

me

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[Unhandled Exception]

I -think- I have one more spare key, I'm actually uncertain if it's valid or not. First quote gets it.

 

[ProfessorLobo]

I -think- I have one more spare key, I'm actually uncertain if it's valid or not. First quote gets it.

Here.

 

[Shambles]

If I actually had a decent amount of free time i'd be camping this thread for a key. So many good memories with the old game. I'm glad the new one sounds great, i'll be on board when it releases. Anyway to claim a screen name without a beta key?

 

[Hazaro]

I -think- I have one more spare key, I'm actually uncertain if it's valid or not. First quote gets it.

Nooooo
*edit, damn why did I leave this tab open.

 

[Teknopathetic]

FYI, supposedly every VIP member got some extra beta keys that you can give away. It's supposedly in the Hi-command launcher underneath the play button. I didn't buy the VIP pack, but I did drop some dough and get VIP status, but I don't have it in my launcher, so I suppose it's VIP pack only?

Can any of you dudes who bought the VIP preorder confirm?

 

[Grayman]

I could totally go for a key if anyone finds a bunch there. I haven't played Tribes since the first.

 

[MrOogieBoogie]

I'm in the beta, and this is my first Tribes game ever. I have to say, I can see myself becoming addicted to this. Only played one match and can already see the potential for the gameplay mechanics.

I was wondering if any of you could share some crucial tips with a newbie like me, though. I looked at the default control scheme and it seems weird. Zoom on Left Shift? Are all of you sticking to the default controls?

 

[Rygar 8 Bit]

FYI, supposedly every VIP member got some extra beta keys that you can give away. It's supposedly in the Hi-command launcher underneath the play button. I didn't buy the VIP pack, but I did drop some dough and get VIP status, but I don't have it in my launcher, so I suppose it's VIP pack only?

Can any of you dudes who bought the VIP preorder confirm?

oh wow yeah i have 2 keys gonna give them to my friends thanks for the heads up didnt even notice that button lol

edit:

 

[Stahsky]

I got into the beta for free, but put 50 bucks into the game. No keys here, but my friend who bought the 30 dollar starter kit got 3 keys. Odd

 

[Borman]

If anyone has a spare key, it would be much appreciated. Won't have any spare money until after this grad school stuff gets worked out :|

 

[Tesseract]

If anyone has a spare key, it would be much appreciated. Won't have any spare money until after this grad school stuff gets worked out :|

pm sent!

 

[Jintor]

I installed it. Played a match. Am going to have to lock the program for a week so I get my exam study done :T

 

[Billen]

I registered for a beta key at the website so that means I am getting one, right? Right? Right?

Guys, where did everyone go? Why am I hearing Tribes sounds from the other side of this locked Iron door? Why is it so dark here?

I am cold.

Spoiler

Shazbot.

 

[Reikon]

I'd like a key if anyone has a spare. I'm want to play it before it goes open beta so I can decide whether to buy the $30 pack or not.

 

[Borman]

pm sent!

As I said in the PM, thanks a ton! Installing now

 

[Teknopathetic]

"I was wondering if any of you could share some crucial tips with a newbie like me, though. I looked at the default control scheme and it seems weird. Zoom on Left Shift? Are all of you sticking to the default controls?"

Always do something beneficial to the team. Don't sit in midfield fragging. You should always be capping the flag, escorting the flag carrier, chasing your team's flag, killing the enemy's base (Generator/Turrets) or defending your own base.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

I'm in the beta, and this is my first Tribes game ever. I have to say, I can see myself becoming addicted to this. Only played one match and can already see the potential for the gameplay mechanics.

I was wondering if any of you could share some crucial tips with a newbie like me, though. I looked at the default control scheme and it seems weird. Zoom on Left Shift? Are all of you sticking to the default controls?

The biggest thing you can learn is to vary your flight path as much as possible. Think about when you wait to take a shot on an enemy, they're either flying a predictable flight path, coming towards the ground or at the apex of their flight. Strafing while in the air is just as important as it is on the ground.

 

[Unhandled Exception]

"I was wondering if any of you could share some crucial tips with a newbie like me, though. I looked at the default control scheme and it seems weird. Zoom on Left Shift? Are all of you sticking to the default controls?"

Always do something beneficial to the team. Don't sit in midfield fragging. You should always be capping the flag, escorting the flag carrier, chasing your team's flag, killing the enemy's base (Generator/Turrets) or defending your own base.

Midfield is a crucial position as long as it's played intelligently. Since there's no shocklance in this game it is significantly lessened in importance though, but intercepting incoming HOs, would-be flag carriers and enemy flag chasers in the midfield is still important. Just pick your targets and learn the typical behaviors of each type of enemy player.

 

[Aselith]

Wouldn't mind trying the game out if anyone could hook me up.

 

[Teknopathetic]

"Midfield is a crucial position as long as it's played intelligently. Since there's no shocklance in this game it is significantly lessened in importance though, but intercepting incoming HOs, would-be flag carriers and enemy flag chasers in the midfield is still important. Just pick your targets and learn the typical behaviors of each type of enemy player."

I don't think this really applies to pub play right now, though. HO also doesn't really exist currently, though I've seen some dudes camping generators with heavies which is really effective because not everyone has heavies/snipers/whatever unlocked themselves.

 

[Borman]

This game is great. Im absolutely awful, but I was never great at Tribes anyway, as much as I loved it. I only wish I had money to spare for the VIP stuff.

 

[Billen]

Since I am an old school Tribes fanatic, could anyone with the same background tell me whether this holds up to the old standards or not?

 

[Jintor]

I can't decide if this is fun because of things that HiRez have changed, or Tribes is just incredibly, incredibly awesome.

 

[Fulleffect]

Since I am an old school Tribes fanatic, could anyone with the same background tell me whether this holds up to the old standards or not?

it's pretty good, they need some work on classes/equipment and bases, but the tribes weapons and movement feels great

i have no remorse in my purchase, except for using some of the gold on meh classes (hi doombringer, brute, and likely scrambler)

 

[Jak140]

what do you guys think are the best classes to spend my 3000 gold on? also, what do you think is the best class for grinding points? i'm doing pretty well with soldier, but are any other classes worth unlocking right away? thanks!

 

[Osiris]

I'm loving it, loving it, loving it!

The amount of things they have got right far outweighs the few niggles I have, duelling is spot on, travel/skiing/map size is great. The feeling of a midair spinfusor strike is as awesome as it always was.

In fact the speed/travel/range of the spinfusor was something I was worried about pre-Beta, nailing that was super important IMO, and they have it spot on.

Just need to see some more maps open up soon, bring on Raindance!

 

[Liberty4all]

Since I am an old school Tribes fanatic, could anyone with the same background tell me whether this holds up to the old standards or not?

Let's put it this way .... since downloading the beta I haven't touched Battlefield 3 (and Battlefield is my "second" favorite multiplayer franchise ever ... you can probably guess what my first has always been since 1998)

Tribes 1 was always my crack. And there is enough Tribes 1 in this game that I'm going to need rehab all over again.

There's some things that are annoying (locked loadouts, inventory station changes) but overall it feels like I've come home. They nailed gameplay (duelling), skiing is almost perfect (they are still adjusting in the beta but you can see they are going to "get it", the game is still a constant mash of "shazbots, defend our base, NO, YESYES, NONO, Attack!, Retreive our flag Howd that feel howd that feel?!" from start to finish, you still have base rapes, capper chases, flag standoffs, snipers still get owned from behind, and heavies that go too far up the field end up in a fight for their life ....

yeah it's Tribes. Now if you'll excuse me I gotta go shoot up.

 

[MrOogieBoogie]

What is "dueling" exactly?

 

[fizzelopeguss]

Unlocks are the worst thing to ever happen to shooters.

 

[Liberty4all]

What is "dueling" exactly?

In Tribes there may be pitched battles going on but most people tend to focus on "one guy" to take out ... it quickly becomes obvious if somebody is trying to take you down, and so a "duel" starts.

A Tribes duel usually involves skiing at break neck speeds, trading spinfuser fire, jetpacking over hills .... I've had duels that crossed entire maps ...

It's really hard to explain but basically a Tribes duel is all about who has the best skills .... There is so many different ways a duel can go, it's a special sort of gaming experience that no other game has ever matched for me.

 

[Liberty4all]

Unlocks are the worst thing to ever happen to shooters.

*sigh*

I agree. They suck. But in this case I'll take the bad with the good if it means a true Tribes sequel.

 

[Borman]

I love being a flagrunner. I hated the snow level at first, but now Ive gotten relatively good at skiing, and it's just a blast. Ive had people chase me multiple times around the map, and not catch me. Problem is, it's incredibly cold in my house, so Im having trouble fighting back haha. I keep shivering.

 

[tch]

Man I want to play this! Could anyone spare a key for a junior?

 

[sooperkool]

Ive been crying over no Tribes for years... someone please donate a key to the old-timer!

 

[Princess Carl]

In Tribes there may be pitched battles going on but most people tend to focus on "one guy" to take out ... it quickly becomes obvious if somebody is trying to take you down, and so a "duel" starts.

A Tribes duel usually involves skiing at break neck speeds, trading spinfuser fire, jetpacking over hills .... I've had duels that crossed entire maps ...

It's really hard to explain but basically a Tribes duel is all about who has the best skills .... There is so many different ways a duel can go, it's a special sort of gaming experience that no other game has ever matched for me.

There was the tiniest glimmer of this in Halo 2 for me, but yes yes yes to this.

Just saw Hi-Rez studio commercial with the Atlanta Institute of Music Video game program. Cool lol.

 

[ghst]

i just put money into a f2p unlock gouge fest that hasn't even left beta yet.

thanks tek.