AoC

Grommit · Guru

RE: AoC

Skooter · Mod

cool.

Your a no show for the raid tonight right? I think mel said that you couldn't make tuesday raids if I remember correctly.

Lodur · Guru

Here is my feeling on PvE servers vs. PvP servers.

Since both types exists, the more PvP interested people will be looking at the PvP servers. The people that hate PvP will be on the PvE servers.

So what? This means this is the chance that the PvE server you choice will not have enough PvP players for PvP to happen. I think the chance for a strong PvP communuty is higher on a PvP server.

But!!! I don't the difference between the server types. So I could be wrong. That can effect things as well.

Grommit · Guru

yes, tuesdays don't really work well for me. Honestly I would just rather be considered a 3-day-a-week raider. And for planning purposes i know it is easiest if people are always gone on the same day every week. So I made the decision to not raid on tuesdays.

Weyland · Veteran Member

So as of this moment I have the following recruited to come play, and all of us are looking forward to being ona straight PvP server.

Erik- Necro or Herald of Xotli
Allen- Conqueror or Barb
Myself- Assassin
Wes- Haven't confirmed him yet still in talking stages usually prefers healer
Dan- DPS or Healer class
Lacey - Priest of Mitra
Jeffrey- another not 100% confirmed but would play tank or dps

DOA

Weyland · Veteran Member

Also have a buddy whose debating right now named Jarvis.

Food · Guru

Woot! I just picked up my pre-order key that will unlock my in-game exclusive WAR MAMMOTH!

I would also prefer a pure PvP server, but am willing to go wherever the majority of people want to go.

Grommit · Guru

how did you get your pre-order key? I pre-ordered through amazon, but I dont think i received a key.

Food · Guru

Grommit wrote:

how did you get your pre-order key? I pre-ordered through amazon, but I dont think i received a key.

I went to an EB Games store and put down a deposit on the game. The guy behind the counter ripped off a card from a pad that had a little scratch-n-win style bar on it that had my key under it.

It says:

This key has certain benefits:
* Fulfillment of your in-game item
* Early Access Program

Skooter · Mod

Ouch... didn't you get screwed from amazon last time? Or was that ando.

-- Edited by Skooter at 18:43, 2008-05-13

Skooter · Mod

yeah everyone else seems to want to start on a PvE server at the moment to try and get the hang of the game and then possibly move over to pvp.

I don't really care either way so I am up for what ever. I figure if we have 4+ people on then we have enough to make a group.

Weyland · Veteran Member

To be honest , I've seen things on the forums that are like ,"If played correctly, you can hit level 20 in a day of good gaming." Not really sure if its 100% especially since they could modify the experience rewards and what not. I did find this pretty cool feat calculator tho..

http://feats.goonheim.com/conqueror

Well I pretty much know that I am bringing four with me whenever they are on, Lacey,Erik,Allen and myself, so i would really prefer a PvP server. I think we are all experienced enough gamers to figure out the game mechanics in a very short amount of time, IMO skill will play a huge difference in this game, with combos having to be keystrokes and what not in combat. I'm just wondering if they are going to give a respec option in game right off the bat?

Weyland · Veteran Member

Here is the link to what I think I will go out to start for my first build with assassin. I figure plenty of lifetaps, some moderate crowd control abilities, hate reducers and some decent self buffs. Just depends on how many soul gems you can effectively carry or own at one time.

http://feats.goonheim.com/assassin#t0t1a5c5e2f3h5i5j1k1l1o5q3s5w5z1t2a5b4c3d1h3i5n1s1

zadrunus · Senior Member

as far as everythign I've read skoot your gonna be dissapointed, sounds like most of aocs end game is pvp and raids, and thats about it (kinda akin to wow with maybe half wows content)

oh and lets not forget client stability issues, they traded graphics for client stability, so it crashes alot

tbh alof of ddo guys are talkin about aoc and everytime i hear aoc mentioned i think of sheep *baaaaah* the typical ooh flashy *baaaah*

oh well, i think you'll be sadly dissapointed, end of the year warhammer will be out, not as pretty but much more content and better game from everything i've seen/read, and if your a scifi guy or a stargate fan, stargate worlds opens beta this summer and release in sept or oct

oh and scoot that was me that got screwed with amazon

-- Edited by zadrunus at 19:52, 2008-05-13

Skooter · Mod

Really I am just looking for something to hold my interest between now and warhammer.

If the game is good great. If it sucks then I hope it doesn't suck to much so that I have **** to do until War comes out. EQ2 is great and there is stuff to accomplish but the non raid stuff has been done and is getting old.

So far though everyone that was on the line after playing the beta they preordered it so to me that says that it isn't a terrible game.

It seems like all of us are pretty interested in PvP so we might as well just start on a PvP server instead of leveling on both. Sounds like we will have about 7 of us on if everyone is there.

Food · Guru

Grommit wrote:

how did you get your pre-order key? I pre-ordered through amazon, but I dont think i received a key.

Looking at the AoC Pre-Order site (http://www.ageofconan.com/order_US.html), Amazon.com is a valid retailer that you should get your in-game item from.

And this is from the Amazon.com site:

Exclusive Pre-Order Bonuses
Pre-order the standard or collectors edition of "Age of Conan" to receive the in-game Amazon Curved Bow, a hardcover mini-guide to the Conan universe written by Roy Thomas, and an opportunity to participate in the AgeofConan.com 3-day Early Access Program for a $5 fee. Codes will be delivered via email. Offer valid only if sold by and shipped directly from Amazon.com. While supplies last. See details.

Clicking on "See details" said this:

Please note:
You will receive a unique key code via email. The unique code can be used to gain entry when the Early Access Program begins and to redeem the in-game Amazon Bow. Offer valid only if sold by and shipped directly from Amazon.com. This offer is good while supplies last.

-- Edited by Food at 07:58, 2008-05-14

Skooter · Mod

Is Lacey going to be on pretty often or are we going to need a healer?

Skooter · Mod

I got my beta code about a week after I pre-ordered but I placed my order over 2 months ago so that may be slightly different.

They may be rushing out codes quicker now.

Skooter · Mod

Early Access sold out
Hello everyone. We here at Funcom are extremely happy with the demand that has been for our Early Access program. That demand has been so immense, that we are now sold out! We know that several people will be unhappy to not receive their Early Access time, but please bear with us in the remaining days. So:

* All English Early Access has sold out
* Some Early Access still available in Germany and France
* All Virtual items work will work on valid pre-order keys
* Pre-orders on accounts that was later cancelled will have their keys/account disabled

Thank you and look forward to seeing you all in Hyboria very shortly!

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Grommit · Guru

Yeah looks like i wont be playing early access -- but My guess is that 50% of the early access time will be consumed my authentication server failures and hangs. or atleast that is what typically happens with the new release of a MMO.

I will probably roll up a character first on a PvP server and see how it goes. If it is a gank-fest I'll quickly switch over to a PvE. However, if we have a larger enough crowd ganking shouldnt be much of an issue.