** Official OcUK RIFT Guild **

[Utnac]

Did you play Aion at launch? They had one starting area for each race and there were MASSIVE queues and when you did get in there were far too many people around to do any quests. It took me about 4 days to get to a level that most of my guild had got to within the first hour or two.

So by giving people with better connections the advantage you are allowing them to avoid the massive queues and be able to clear the starting areas long before everybody else. So although it may not seem like that much it could give them a 3-4 day advantage over those with poorer connections, which is quite unfair.

But then Aion did let us predownload, so I don't get your point? Yes there is always an initial rush in these games, but everyone experiences it, at the end of the day it's the people with the most time to invest who have the adv antage, not anything else.

 

[Typo]

Whats the PvP like in this, I've seen a few videos of the arena type battles but whats the world pvp like, is it just a gank fest?

I haven't played an mmo in ages and have completely ignored this while its being developed, so I'm just learning about it now. It looks like it could be fun but i think the pvp will be the clincher for me.

 

[Quango-uk]

registered

 

[Monkeymatt]

registered

You said on your application that you are a Guardian, as this is a Defiant guild I hope you are willing to play a Defiant or you will need to find a different Guild. Sorry.

 

[Quango-uk]

yes that was my old beta char

will be rerolling on the defiant server of what you choose

 

[Monkeymatt]

yes that was my old beta char

will be rerolling on the defiant server of what you choose

Okay then, anybody who still hasn't voted on the Guild name on the guild forum could you please do it so I can set up a new poll tomorrow.

 

[dr_volki]

knowing the launch of MMO's we probably wont play until like 9-10pm properly

 

[Quango-uk]

well in the open beta they got it spot on, so should be ok hopefully

 

[gcaster]

I'm quite keen to join if you'll have me?
It's my first time properly playing an MMO really. I played WoW for about a month a few years back but my uni servers didn't allow access to it and since I was living in halls I couldn't really get into it.
Anyway, I've played the open Beta a bit to see what it was like, toyed with a few different races/classes to see where I want to start and now I've pre-ordered it. Looking forward to getting started as a Kelari Marksman! What races/classes are others planning on using?
Need to decide on a Character name and then I'll sign up.

 

[Destroyer^]

Yeah man just apply

 

[gcaster]

One more thing, any idea if I can use a headset for comms but still have the game sound sent to speakers?
Now's probably the time to invest in a mic.

 

[Destroyer^]

hmm i dont think you can but lets see what the others say

 

[Frapple]

No. Because then you'll get feedback and everyone in Ventrilo will hate you.

 

[Destroyer^]

^^

 

[gcaster]

Ah good point, never thought about that.
Assuming most people use headsets?

 

[Frapple]

Used to have Sennheiser PC350 headset, now I just use Sennheiser Earphones + Speedlink Clip-On Mic.

Much more comfy

 

[Quango-uk]

I'm using these

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-057-SN&groupid=702&catid=1058&subcat=
used them for a couple of years they have a detachable usb

Great sound, very comfortable

I find the full ear cup ones get too hot and hurt my ears after a few hours gaming.

 

[Quango-uk]

Destroyer it is possible to do what you say, but it will result in echoing and feedback for other users of voice chat.

 

[gcaster]

Gone for one of the little clip-on mics.
Already have a decent pair of AKG headphones so don't want to buy a proper headset. I'm just not keen on wearing headphones when I'm in the house/my uni room.

 

[Vuvuzela]

I have these..

for the price, they are brilliant..

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=SP-091-CL&tool=3