Personal computing discussed
Giglamesh wrote:I've beta tested it for the full Open Beta and it's addictive like drugs. Yes, that's right drugs, it'll lead to you losing your job or dropping out of school, spending all you're money on monthly subscriptions until the day that you're flat broke. --Unless you have control ofcourse.
Actually, I just purchased it today and I'm really disappointed. To activate your account you need your CD key (Obviously), but also either a Credit Card or Game Card... Game Cards aren't being released until December 1st! Also, their PayPal Option is not yet available! It's so ridiculous that I'd need a credit card to play my first 30 days free... I mean why can't they leave that option of billing idle until after the 30 days? Some people may just want to play it for a month then pause their account for a bit.
Blizzard, for once you suck. They rushed this thing too fast to even allow game cards or paypal to even be available.
Giglamesh wrote:I've beta tested it for the full Open Beta and it's addictive like drugs. Yes, that's right drugs, it'll lead to you losing your job or dropping out of school, spending all you're money on monthly subscriptions until the day that you're flat broke. --Unless you have control ofcourse.
Actually, I just purchased it today and I'm really disappointed. To activate your account you need your CD key (Obviously), but also either a Credit Card or Game Card... Game Cards aren't being released until December 1st! Also, their PayPal Option is not yet available! It's so ridiculous that I'd need a credit card to play my first 30 days free... I mean why can't they leave that option of billing idle until after the 30 days? Some people may just want to play it for a month then pause their account for a bit.
Blizzard, for once you suck. They rushed this thing too fast to even allow game cards or paypal to even be available.
AmishRakeFight wrote:I'm curious about it too....although I'm still hooked on FF XI online. The Star Wars one would be cool too, but I hear it is next to impossible to be a Jedi - which would be the only reason I'd ever want to play it
druidcent wrote:AmishRakeFight wrote:I'm curious about it too....although I'm still hooked on FF XI online. The Star Wars one would be cool too, but I hear it is next to impossible to be a Jedi - which would be the only reason I'd ever want to play it
They made it much easier to become a jedi.. but they also toned down the power because it was easier to be a Jedi... *sigh* They really need to fix the issue...
Actually, I just purchased it today and I'm really disappointed. To activate your account you need your CD key (Obviously), but also either a Credit Card or Game Card... Game Cards aren't being released until December 1st! Also, their PayPal Option is not yet available! It's so ridiculous that I'd need a credit card to play my first 30 days free... I mean why can't they leave that option of billing idle until after the 30 days? Some people may just want to play it for a month then pause their account for a bit.
druidcent wrote:Let me know what you think of WoW... I'm somewhat interested... but I definitely need a guild or community that I can relate to... That's the only reason I haven't cut my ties with SWG completely... too many friends in the guild...
tanker27 wrote:druidcent wrote:AmishRakeFight wrote:I'm curious about it too....although I'm still hooked on FF XI online. The Star Wars one would be cool too, but I hear it is next to impossible to be a Jedi - which would be the only reason I'd ever want to play it
They made it much easier to become a jedi.. but they also toned down the power because it was easier to be a Jedi... *sigh* They really need to fix the issue...
Hence the reason I am so jaded about SWG. I had hopes that Lucas was going to give Sony the boot and bring the game inhouse but that is not the case. I really wish they did not place the time line of the game between episode IV and V. They should have focused on a different age much like KOTOR.
I do miss my toon on SWG....I just wish they would fix the blatant issues.
Well off to WOW to give it a chance.....I know there is no hope for the Matrix Online.....
PayPal and Pre-Paid Game-Card Payments - Block on 11/23/04
Due to some unforeseen systems issues, PayPal is not currently able to accept World of Warcraft payments. However, they are working diligently with us to bring this online as soon as possible.
We are also experiencing a brief supply delay with the retail pre-paid game cards. The game cards will be ready to ship this coming Monday, November 29 and should begin appearing in stores where World of Warcraft is sold shortly thereafter. We apologize for any inconvenience and will provide additional information as soon as it is available.
Captain AMD wrote:...It's still a rush to see how much crap you can get so you can show off your E-Penis to all the other players out there. It rewards the nimrods who play 5-6 hours a day (Sorry if you are such a person) Greed still rules...
tanker27 wrote:well after playing WoW for four hours last night, half of that playing with the damn settings and designing macros, and changing the toolbars; I finally got down to brass tacks and went exploring. I can say one thing that WoW is much easier for the soloist than SWG. I am sure WoW has its Deathwatch bunker but for now the grind did not seem a grind.
Maybe its the newness of the game but it was wonderful. Graphics and all. Even the creatures I was slaying were dropping decent loot. Nothing legendary but stuff I could get 20 copper pieces out of really fast.
Now I have to find a mature guild....
oh and one complaint, no houses? where the heck are guilds suppose to have meetings and hoard their loot?
Anyways more on WoW later as I play more.
BTW: my toon is Óin an Elf warrior.
Edit: I am on the Lothar server
tanker27 wrote:well after playing WoW for four hours last night, half of that playing with the damn settings and designing macros, and changing the toolbars; I finally got down to brass tacks and went exploring. I can say one thing that WoW is much easier for the soloist than SWG. I am sure WoW has its Deathwatch bunker but for now the grind did not seem a grind.
Maybe its the newness of the game but it was wonderful. Graphics and all. Even the creatures I was slaying were dropping decent loot. Nothing legendary but stuff I could get 20 copper pieces out of really fast.
zerohex wrote:tanker27 wrote:well after playing WoW for four hours last night, half of that playing with the damn settings and designing macros, and changing the toolbars; I finally got down to brass tacks and went exploring. I can say one thing that WoW is much easier for the soloist than SWG. I am sure WoW has its Deathwatch bunker but for now the grind did not seem a grind.
Maybe its the newness of the game but it was wonderful. Graphics and all. Even the creatures I was slaying were dropping decent loot. Nothing legendary but stuff I could get 20 copper pieces out of really fast.
WoW is VERY solo friendly. You can actually solo your way to 60 without much trouble. In fact, the first person to hit 60 on the Beta PVP server did just that.
Make sure you're always doing a quest. It's MUCH faster than just killing stuff.
I like how easy it is in wow to get a char started, they explain everything as you go along, without making you feel like an idiot, lots of newbie quests.