Hellgate London Alpha

[Murgos]

No, you got it right.  Pretty much the only thing Hellgate is about is that it's by the guys who made Diablo and Diablo II.  Considering those two games weren't really about anything other than 'TING!' that's enough for most people.

[schild]

Considering those two games weren't really about anything other than 'TING!' that's enough for most people.

Wrong. What kept us coming back was the Ting. If MMOGs had a sense of danger and randomly generated fields and dungeons, then maybe MAYBE they'd be moderately replayable. MAYBE. There's a whole slew of shine that made Diablo 1 & 2 worth playing and Ting wasn't it, that's what simply kept us coming back. It was the hook.

[HaemishM]

what

Shh.  David Beckham is posing. 

Is it my laptop or does Tinkerbell need her ass wiped ?

Further, the Beckham thing is totally fucking bizarre.  You'll be listening to the news, hearing about Man U and Ipswich County and they'll be talking cricket and Darts and Bowls and all of a sudden its "And LA Galaxy had a cracking result in their latest game".  You don't get commentary or who they're playing next or whatnot.  Simply a 'nod' to the washed up Beckham.

It's really strange.

It should be. He's only played one league game which LA lost and he played maybe 20 minutes.

That video was money.

[MrHat]

Considering those two games weren't really about anything other than 'TING!' that's enough for most people.

Wrong. What kept us coming back was the Ting. If MMOGs had a sense of danger and randomly generated fields and dungeons, then maybe MAYBE they'd be moderately replayable. MAYBE. There's a whole slew of shine that made Diablo 1 & 2 worth playing and Ting wasn't it, that's what simply kept us coming back. It was the hook.

I'm sure it was the randomly generated maps (even though you figured out the pattern given enough time) that kept me going.   You are 100% right that the ring noise (I CAN STILL HEAR IT I CLOSE MY EYES) is the hook.  Right into my brain.

[Slayerik]

https://accounts.hellgatelondon.com/PingAccount/invite_signup.jsp

"Sign Up to Participate in Early Playtests
Interested about Hellgate: London but didn't get an invite? Well, we've got your answer -- sign up for an opportunity! Simply enter your e-mail address in the form below and you'll be added to the list of potential invitees for the next round of testing. If you're lucky, you'll be invited to join the Hellgate: London testing phases in the not-too-distant future!

A few things to remember:

1. Signing up doesn't guarantee an invite, but does raise your chances significantly in receiving one.

2. Please only enter your e-mail once, as duplicates may cause you to not receive an invite.

3. If you're already part of the Alpha, don't re-enter your e-mail – but tell all of your friends!

4. If you do receive an invite, keep in mind that all content is contractually under NDA until further notice.
"

Not sure if this was posted, but here ya all go

[MrHat]

3. If you're already part of the Alpha, don't re-enter your e-mail – but tell all of your friends!

4. If you do receive an invite, keep in mind that all content is contractually under NDA until further notice.

I'm confused.

[Miasma]

I'm pretty sure they mean "tell all your friends how to sign up".

[schild]

Apparently the next round goes out today and current players will be able to send out invites for friends.

[Nonentity]

Interesting.

I am keeping my eye on this thread.

Also, I still want to buy one of those rad $250 dollar Hellgate statues.

The hunter is awesome looking.

[Furiously]

Interesting.

I am keeping my eye on this thread.

Also, I still want to buy one of those rad $250 dollar Hellgate statues.

The hunter is awesome looking.

If you buy one, you get into the beta.... (At least the email I got last night said that).

[MrHat]

Apparently the next round goes out today and current players will be able to send out invites for friends.

If this is true, lets get an f13.net invite train going.

[WayAbvPar]

Don't forget to use protection. FSM only knows where some of these people have been.

[Slayerik]

Interesting.

I am keeping my eye on this thread.

Also, I still want to buy one of those rad $250 dollar Hellgate statues.

The hunter is awesome looking.

Pokebutt. I'm gonna rape ya!

[Ragnoros]

https://accounts.hellgatelondon.com/PingAccount/invite_signup.jsp
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Not sure if this was posted, but here ya all go

Many thanks. HG:L is currently pegged at an 11 on my hype meter, so keep the info coming.

[Nonentity]

Interesting.

I am keeping my eye on this thread.

Also, I still want to buy one of those rad $250 dollar Hellgate statues.

The hunter is awesome looking.

Pokebutt. I'm gonna rape ya!

WHY DO YOU WANT TO RAPE ME

BULBASAUR WILL BITE YOU

[schild]

hay i liek mudkips

do u liek mudkips?

[Nonentity]

hay i liek mudkips

do u liek mudkips?

what

[Simond]

SEAKING, FUCK YEAH!

[schild]

hay i liek mudkips

do u liek mudkips?

what

i herd u liek mudkips

was just wunderin

[cmlancas]

pika pika! pikachuuu!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uriZHIaEqd4

[Yegolev]

Don't forget to use protection. FSM only knows where some of these people have been.

I, myself, have been in beta for both AO and Vanguard, and I played Horizons and Seed longer than any human should have so... yeah.  I'm dirty.

[Phred]

Appearantly you can get a guaranteed beta spot if you buy a 225 action figure from http://www.wetanz.com/.

See http://www.wetanz.com/collectibles/ for details.

(Info Stolen from FOH.)

[MrHat]

Appearantly you can get a guaranteed beta spot if you buy a 225 action figure from http://www.wetanz.com/.

See http://www.wetanz.com/collectibles/ for details.

(Info Stolen from FOH.)

Those must taste like margin.

[Tale]

i herd u liek mudkips

was just wunderin

Speaking of the gates of hell ....

[Megrim]

uh-huh. The boy sure does like his meme's.

[lariac]

To get back on track and talk about Hellgate: London

I think that pricing plan is why I have zero interest in this game..Let me get this right..

10 bucks a month (on top of your initial $50 dollar purchase) gets you...

Elite players are bumped to the front of the line for servers - this is really bullshit. If you ever sat in a WOW que (and your paying there as well) you know this fucking sucks donkey balls

Elite players get 12 characters, regular players get 3 - Take a look at SWG (one character per server shit). I don't understand why developers won't allow you to try different builds/races etc etc....this is just another barrier thrown in by the developers.

Elite players can hold 40 items in lockers around the city, regular players get 20 and can't move them to other players - Can you sell shit to other players? or will you be stuck selling shit to NPC merchants who buy that super rare drop that your character can't wear for 2 copper? Also limiting the amount of space in bags? Every MMO I have ever played has you managing your inventory and it usually is the biggest headache you have next to bugs.

Elite players have access to better shinier gear (the only difference is aesthetic) - whatever; I could give a shit if I was wearing a french maid outfit and a pink fucking tutu as long as the stats were better than Plate Mail of Awesomeness +2.

Elite players have access to shuttles to move easier around the city - This is another bullshit barrier. The most important commodity in MMO's is time. The more you make of your time in a MMO, the more successful you will be by earning more money, raiding with the buds or whatnot. Making you take the slow ride like a public transportation bus rider only pisses you off and go get a cup of coffee, make breakfast, maybe watch a movie while you wait till you get to your destination.

Elite players can own property, regular gamers can't own a house or enter houses - Another bullshit barrier. I would imagine people will possibly have NPC merchants in their house? Maybe additional storage. Whatever it is, if you can't buy shit others can buy and you can't save shit that you could make money off of later, your gonna gimp yourself something fierce.

Elite players get more game types - What the fuck does this mean? They get to play a different game than the one I paid 50 bucks for? If so fuck them.

Elite players get monthly content additions - This I can agree with.

Really, I am a huge diablo and diablo 2 fan and a long time Blizzard fan. Roper and Co. might as well piss down my fucking mouth while I sing Dixie cause this pricing plans sucks balls.

edit: If you couldn't tell, im pretty fucking angry at the nerve of these guys.

[Ragnoros]

Bitching.

You know that all that stuff is JUST for their secure online servers, ala B.net. You can still play single player anyway you see fit. Likewise with LAN. Or host your own damn server.

NEWSFLASH! Company wants money for additional features and continued service. Film at 11.

[Venkman]

Lariac, the whole point of that list is to drive players to Elite status. It's no different from how other games drive players to expansions by releasing new content/features they can only get by doing so. Nor different from Fileplanet gimping anyone who doesn't pay some sort of subscription.

At the same time, them doing this means they can offer anything at all to people who don't want to pay the fee. You can't play legit/official WoW for free.

[Murgos]

I am Jacks amazing sense of entitlement.

[MrHat]

Of all those, the biggest perk is owning a house I think.

[Rendakor]

Lariac, the whole point of that list is to drive players to Elite status. It's no different from how other games drive players to expansions by releasing new content/features they can only get by doing so. Nor different from Fileplanet gimping anyone who doesn't pay some sort of subscription.

At the same time, them doing this means they can offer anything at all to people who don't want to pay the fee. You can't play legit/official WoW for free.

QFT. The monthly fee is there for people who WANT the extra stuff, but the free option is there so people who dont want to pay monthly can still play. Kids who can't use mommy's credit card come to mind. And I know I'd be more than willing to shell out $10/month (less than most MMO fees anyway) for less bullshit timesinks.

Look at it this way: $50 gets you the single player game and the ability to play online. If you're only going to solo or play with your friends than thats all you spend. Wanna play it as an MMO (or at least an online RPG; Diablo II was capped at what, 8 players per game?) then you have the option of getting more features for a fee.

[Yegolev]

I plan to play with only friends or solo.  I've had enough of random internet assholes.

[NiX]

I plan to play with only friends or solo.  I've had enough of random internet assholes.

Will you play with me? In that sexy white t-shirt no less.

[Yegolev]

Uh.

[Signe]

Our little NiXel is growing up.  Right here.  Online.  Before our very eyes.  Every bit as bent and twisted as we expected.