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[reektann]

CLEAR THE MINES FROM OUR FLAG

 

[Stahsky]

Huge fucking fan of Tribes. Just got into the beta thanks to this thread.

For this, I am grateful. The blood of my first born will be shed in your honor, Nirolak and Tekno.

May the shazbots be with you all.

 

[scitek]

Is this running on UE3 like Global Agenda?

 

[Teknopathetic]

Yes.

 

[scitek]

Good, then it should run without much trouble.

 

[StickSoldier]

So I just liked their page, signed up to their site, and sent them an e-mail. I also downloaded the Hi-Command client. Now do I just wait to see if I get a key in my inbox?

 

[Mechazawa]

So I just liked their page, signed up to their site, and sent them an e-mail. I also downloaded the Hi-Command client. Now do I just wait to see if I get a key in my inbox?

Presumably. I did the exact same things, minus the client download, and I haven't received anything yet.

I hope they're not too salty about my facebook profile having no friends, pictures and being born in 1915.

 

[Tesseract]

http://k.minus.com/ibfPoJsyQasfgY.gif

ok this is killing my phone. click the link, it's a rad shrike capture.

 

[ksimm]

http://www.mydaily-gadget.com/giveaway/10247-tribesc-ascend-beta-key-giveaway

I actually got my key from this place a few days ago. I did the whole like their facebook and send them an email deal and got a key within minutes. Dunno if they still have any left but they say the giveaway is running until the 1st.

Woohoo got my key, thanks!

 

[Mechazawa]

Actually, just got my key too. And now: Freeform Jazz

Thanks for the link, Tekno.

 

[StickSoldier]

Yeah got mine too, that's awesome. Thanks for the link.

 

[Hero_of_the_Day]

Fuck yeah. I got mine. It's been so long since I played a Tribes game.

 

[MessieurCouchon]

Just got a confirmation e-mail saying there will be a 4 hour exclusive preview event tomorrow, starting at 4PM western, 20GMT.

 

[Fireye]

Just got a confirmation e-mail saying there will be a 4 hour exclusive preview event tomorrow, starting at 4PM western, 20GMT.

Actually, it's 4pm Eastern, 20:00GMT (at least, according to my email). Sounds like it's a pre-launch event to test load on their login servers, etc:

In preparation for the official start of Closed Beta on Friday, Nov. 4, we are holding a Closed Beta Preview event on Thursday, Nov. 3. This event will help us flesh out any last-minute server infrastructure issues prior to the official start of the Closed Beta.

Date: THURSDAY, Nov. 3, 2011

Start Time: 4PM US Eastern (20:00 GMT)

Duration: ~4 Hours


The Preview Event being conducted prior to the start of Closed Beta is primarily geared at testing the core infrastructure of the game (ability for people worldwide to install, login and get into matches easily and without major issues). However, we will gain gameplay insight from the tests as well.

 

[Tesseract]

 

[Fireye]

New closed beta email revealed what kind of new stuff will be in it:

ATLANTA - November 3, 2011 -- Hi-Rez Studios today confirmed that the Closed Beta for Tribes: Ascend will begin on Friday, November 4, 2011.

Studio representatives also announced that no character wipes are planned during Beta. Player advancement in terms of rank, class unlocks, and skill progression will carry forward beyond Closed Beta, into Open Beta and into Release

Previous Tribes titles have been played by well over 1 million gamers and feature fast-paced, jetpack-enabled multiplayer combat. Tribes: Ascend continues this tradition, delivering speed, verticality, vehicles and stunning graphics within an entirely new, free-to-play game for the PC.


The Closed Beta build of Tribes: Ascend includes two initial class options - the Soldier and the Ranger, 10 additional classes available to be permanently unlocked, 3 drivable vehicles, 2 game-modes, and servers located across North America, Europe and Australia. Prior to release Hi-Rez will also support Ranked Servers and Private Servers.

"Compared to Alpha, Tribes: Ascend enters Beta with even more unlockable classes, a skill & perk system, and additional projectile-based weapons" said Todd Harris, Hi-Rez Studios Chief Operating Officer. "And we plan to deliver new playable maps and classes after Beta and even after Release. Our dev team is excited to reintroduce such a fast-paced, team-based shooter and we are looking forward to playing alongside the Beta community."

tl;dr, the new Closed Beta introduces:

• Progression from closed beta and open beta will be kept for the final release product. No experience wipes.
• Two classes available, the Ranger and the Soldier, of the 10 final classes (I would guess Light and Medium, in old Tribes terms)
• Skill/Perk system
• New weapons

 

[MessieurCouchon]

10 minutes to go, my expectation levels are quite high.

 

[Osiris]

How sad am I?

I have the launcher open already and waiting.. sooo hyped!

All aboard!

 

[scitek]

UGH! "An exception occured while processing request" Every time I try to agree and download it.

 

[Mechazawa]

Well, I only played for 30 minutes, but that was pretty fun. I don't think the performance matches the, uh...visuals, of the game. But it runs pretty alright.