Official DC Universe Online Thread

shipinabottle · 8 Jan 2011 at 17:42

Didn't play the PS3 beta, but i'd guess the graphics will be better on your PC, and i'd imagine more people with PC's will play the game.

PC should run it fine, its not a heavy game. i got something daft like 170-300 fps with V-sync off.

CK61938 · 8 Jan 2011 at 19:00

shipinabottle said:
Yeah, Pre-order unlocks don't bother me either really.

i was just citing all the differences, obviously the main being 11th of January and no discs or risk of post mix up

*edit* when the game is released, would you like to get together, wouldn't mind having somebody who will play consistently as well.

I won't mind doing that. But I think your best bet is joining our league. You'll need to register here first and let them know who you're going to be when the game goes live. We're setting up our own domain for our league which will end up being called DC Raiders.

I just found out we have a Facebook page and YouTube page. So join those if you can and until I've named my character in game (hopefully it's not been taken), I cannot tell you who I will be right now lol.

Rambo89 · 8 Jan 2011 at 19:03

Man im so tempted to get this just because wow is boring me and i need a new MMO.

Whats the end game like, as i didn't have a full beta account, will i enjoy the raids etc?

I mainly solo'd the beta so is the game a lot better when grouped up?

CK61938 · 8 Jan 2011 at 19:10

The game is better when you group up with people. Believe me it is. You can solo as many missions as you can but better to group up. Like I said join our league if you want and we will help out where we can

Mana · 9 Jan 2011 at 10:48

waht are controllers?

bloodline76 · 9 Jan 2011 at 11:25

shipinabottle said:
that extra 3 pound gets you:

Earlier release - 11th instead of 14th from UK Stores.

Pre-Order unlock - Bane's Venom Injector.

Convenience of having it on steam instead of discs.

Personally like to get whatever games on steam, but for 3 pound i think its a better choice overall.

It will probably take you until the 14th to download it

CK61938 · 9 Jan 2011 at 13:16

Got it off Steam last night and pre-loaded it. So it's all set to go come Tuesday. Only downside is that when the servers go live at 7am PT (3pm UK) I'll still be at work til 6pm. So won't be able to hop on until at least 7pm. So let's hope no one steals the name I want for my main character

CK61938 · 9 Jan 2011 at 13:17

Mana said:
waht are controllers?

They regenerate your power from what I understand. I had two tanks in beta. But I've decided this time I will create 2 tanks (1 fire and 1 ice), a controller and a healer. So at least I have a variety.

Mana · 9 Jan 2011 at 13:50

thanks for explaining everything ck, one more question. is the ui moddable/customisable?

.:MBK:. · 9 Jan 2011 at 13:54

Have SOE confirmed a list of supported payment methods, as it seems to vary between each title they do, atleast at launch anyway

shipinabottle · 9 Jan 2011 at 14:11

bloodline76 said:
It will probably take you until the 14th to download it

Ha took an hour last night actually to pre-load

all set

CK61938 said:
Got it off Steam last night and pre-loaded it. So it's all set to go come Tuesday. Only downside is that when the servers go live at 7am PT (3pm UK) I'll still be at work til 6pm. So won't be able to hop on until at least 7pm. So let's hope no one steals the name I want for my main character

What's that name again?

chris_uk333 · 9 Jan 2011 at 14:26

Gona wait to see if a trial is released before buying. If the game is good, they will release a trial.

Retromatic · 9 Jan 2011 at 14:58

Just purchased on Steam, although I didn't get into the beta it just looks too good to pass up on!

shipinabottle · 9 Jan 2011 at 15:23

chris_uk333 said:
Gona wait to see if a trial is released before buying. If the game is good, they will release a trial.

Thought MMO's never give trials in the first year, unless its going bad?

CK61938 · 9 Jan 2011 at 18:23

Mana said:
thanks for explaining everything ck, one more question. is the ui moddable/customisable?

Some parts are yes. Like you can have the chat fade away when people are not talking in it. But I am sure there will be more options come live launch

CK61938 · 9 Jan 2011 at 18:25

chris_uk333 said:
Gona wait to see if a trial is released before buying. If the game is good, they will release a trial.

shipinabottle said:
Thought MMO's never give trials in the first year, unless its going bad?

There's going to be a 30 day free trial when the game goes live. Like most MMOs these days.

Shame you missed out on the beta chris. That would have been your best bet at trialling it.

tom91x91 · 9 Jan 2011 at 18:53

I might give this a go, i always wanted to try out city of heroes but this is the obvious choice now.

badcompany · 9 Jan 2011 at 19:22

Marvel > DC but I might give this ago I used to play pen+paper marvel rpg back in the 80's

Mana · 10 Jan 2011 at 09:23

CK61938 said:
Some parts are yes. Like you can have the chat fade away when people are not talking in it. But I am sure there will be more options come live launch

ah was thinking more like warcraft where people can create their own addons. e.g. raid frames, custom nameplates etc

CK61938 · 10 Jan 2011 at 12:32

Mana said:
ah was thinking more like warcraft where people can create their own addons. e.g. raid frames, custom nameplates etc

Yeah those weren't in the beta. But maybe when it goes live there will be. Just hit esc and then settings. Hopefully things will have changed by then.

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