So the Path of Exile Closed beta has begun (I got a beta key :D)
For those of you who don't know, Path of Exile is an ARPG being developed by Grinding Gear Games. It's in the style of Diablo 1 and 2, but with plenty of cool things like a skill system similar to Final Fantasy's materia system. It also has a unique flask system which prevents pot spam, and has alternative currencies to gold (gold is near useless in the game and there isn't much gold in it either). It's also free to play, and funded by ethical microtransactions. These microtransactions have NO EFFECT on gameplay, so you can't pay for power. They're more like skins in League of Legends, or hats in TF2.
^ is from a flashback so the entire game isn't all bloomy like that ;o
Now, it IS beta so the UI, for example, is not very nice looking and will be updated. One class is yet to be revealed, and 5 classes have been revealed. The beta will only have acts 1 and 2.
There's an IRC at irc.freenode.net #pathofexile (and twitter and facebook accounts where keys are sometimes given out too :o)
My main problem with this game is that the characters are ugly as all hell. I know it's not a big contributor to the actual fun of the game, but every character and piece of equipment just looks like crap to me The skills also look a little bland.
On the other hand the environments are pretty sweet looking for the most part. Quite atmospheric and for the most part a good mix of colorful and creepy.
I think the problem with the human characters is that they're kind of stylized with big heads and stuff, so from an isometric perspective they look like giant-headed creepy doll people.
Ty for the tip of this game! I have applied for beta and now I have my fingers crossed to get a beta key.
But I have one question, can you play with others players in co-op in the beta? If so, up to how many players? Ty and I hope you enjoy the game! (but not more than D3...)
So hard to get a beta key for POE. As soon as they are listed on twitter they are gone!!!
I have been on POE site posting since Nov 2010.
Sixen you got any to pass on please!!!!!
For those of you who don't know, Path of Exile is an ARPG being developed by Grinding Gear Games. It's in the style of Diablo 1 and 2, but with plenty of cool things like a skill system similar to Final Fantasy's materia system. It also has a unique flask system which prevents pot spam, and has alternative currencies to gold (gold is near useless in the game and there isn't much gold in it either). It's also free to play, and funded by ethical microtransactions. These microtransactions have NO EFFECT on gameplay, so you can't pay for power. They're more like skins in League of Legends, or hats in TF2.
^ is from a flashback so the entire game isn't all bloomy like that ;o
Now, it IS beta so the UI, for example, is not very nice looking and will be updated. One class is yet to be revealed, and 5 classes have been revealed. The beta will only have acts 1 and 2.
There's an IRC at irc.freenode.net #pathofexile (and twitter and facebook accounts where keys are sometimes given out too :o)
-Memento
On the other hand the environments are pretty sweet looking for the most part. Quite atmospheric and for the most part a good mix of colorful and creepy.
Edit* Also the monsters are pretty cool, watching some of the videos here: http://www.pathofexile.com/video/
I think the problem with the human characters is that they're kind of stylized with big heads and stuff, so from an isometric perspective they look like giant-headed creepy doll people.
But I have one question, can you play with others players in co-op in the beta? If so, up to how many players? Ty and I hope you enjoy the game! (but not more than D3...)
I have been on POE site posting since Nov 2010.
Sixen you got any to pass on please!!!!!