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Darkfall 

General Discussion  » How can you play this game?

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XoxxxxxxxxoX

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3/17/09 10:38:39 AM#1

Hi,

I cant find any information on the status of this game or anything about it ...

What stage is this game in?

How can I play it?

Is there an open beta or trial?

I live in USA btw.

Thanks
 

 

 

 

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Zayne3145

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3/17/09 10:42:46 AM#2
Originally posted by XoxxxxxxxxoX

Hi,

I cant find any information on the status of this game or anything about it ...

What stage is this game in?

Limited release

How can I play it?

When they release more accounts (or buy a new server)

Is there an open beta or trial?

Neither (although some would argue it's a paid Beta atm)

I live in USA btw.

Thanks
 

 

 

 

 

Mrbloodworth

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Joined: 3/20/05
Posts: 4963

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3/17/09 10:47:16 AM#3

Darkfall has single handily redefined, and expanded the definition of: "Pay to beta test"

Give it 6-12 months. IMO.

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XoxxxxxxxxoX

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3/17/09 10:50:44 AM#4

Thanks for the reply, but im still a little confused ...

So your saying that currently there is no way for me to play this game?

Theres a beta out, but its a closed beta for selected people?

 

 

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robertb

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3/17/09 10:52:02 AM#5
Originally posted by XoxxxxxxxxoX

Thanks for the reply, but im still a little confused ...

So your saying that currently there is no way for me to play this game?

Theres a beta out, but its a closed beta for selected people?

 

 

Limited  copies go on sale from time to time. Check the official forums.

Jhakhm

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3/17/09 10:55:53 AM#6

 Indeed.  They're using Cartman's marketing example.

"We have this awesome game here, but YOU CAN'T PLAY IT!"

Mrbloodworth

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3/17/09 10:58:34 AM#7
Originally posted by Jhakhm

 Indeed.  They're using Cartman's marketing example.

"We have this awesome game here, but YOU CAN'T PLAY IT!"

 

Difference being, Cartman had the capacity to allow hundreds of thousands, Darfall does not, this is a limited release do to poor planing and limited funds, and is a complete 180 from what they said they would never do.

All i can think of is The Magic Christian:

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robertb

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3/17/09 11:11:53 AM#8
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth
Originally posted by Jhakhm

 Indeed.  They're using Cartman's marketing example.

"We have this awesome game here, but YOU CAN'T PLAY IT!"

 

Difference being, Cartman had the capacity to allow hundreds of thousands, Darfall does not, this is a limited release do to poor planing and limited funds, and is a complete 180 from what they said they would never do.

All i can think of is The Magic Christian:

 

Perhaps, though to me, this is a more accurate reflection of the current situation:

 

Mrbloodworth

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3/17/09 11:20:08 AM#9
Originally posted by robertb
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth
Originally posted by Jhakhm

 Indeed.  They're using Cartman's marketing example.

"We have this awesome game here, but YOU CAN'T PLAY IT!"

 

Difference being, Cartman had the capacity to allow hundreds of thousands, Darfall does not, this is a limited release do to poor planing and limited funds, and is a complete 180 from what they said they would never do.

All i can think of is The Magic Christian:

 

Perhaps, though to me, this is a more accurate reflection of the current situation:

 

No, not at all. That's a delusion, and false hood perpetuate by the current player base.

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Zayne3145

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3/17/09 11:20:48 AM#10
Originally posted by XoxxxxxxxxoX

Thanks for the reply, but im still a little confused ...

So your saying that currently there is no way for me to play this game?

Theres a beta out, but its a closed beta for selected people?

Well here's the lowdown as far as I understand it:

On release day a few thousand people managed to get in. The server couldn't handle the numbers so Aventurine took the account creation website offline. Since then it's been up and down like a yo-yo, and whether you're able to get an account or not is down to pure luck. Even if you manage to buy the game, it is currently experiencing terrible queues that can be upwards of 5 hours. Then there are issues with crashes etc. and being put in a queue all over again. (hence why people are calling it a Beta as these issues should not be present in a commercial release).

To put it simply, you're best off waiting a month or two until things settle down or the game dies completely.

robertb

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3/17/09 11:21:55 AM#11
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth
No, not at all. That's a delusion, and false hood perpetuate by the current player base.

 

Indeed. Well it is both a delusion and a falsehood that I gladly share... 

Czzarre

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3/17/09 12:17:18 PM#12

The biggest aspect of playing Darkfall is actually getting into Darkfall.

Getting an account and getting into the server is extreemly difficult...so much so that Its just silly. However its only temporary. My advice for anyone not playing DF already is sit out and wait for the dust to settle for another 3 weeks. Then go for it.

I wrote a Darkfall review that goes in depth on the pros and cons of Darkfall. Useful for anyone still on the fence or wants to learn more about the game

javac

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3/17/09 12:29:03 PM#13
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Darkfall has single handily redefined, and expanded the definition of: "Pay to beta test"

 

DAOC did it, WoW did it, AoC certainly did it, and WAR did it too. it's hardly anything new. don't be a drama queen.

Mrbloodworth

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3/17/09 12:35:46 PM#14
Originally posted by javac
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Darkfall has single handily redefined, and expanded the definition of: "Pay to beta test"

 

DAOC did it, WoW did it, AoC certainly did it, and WAR did it too. it's hardly anything new. don't be a drama queen.

 

Not even close.

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"Hello person posting on a site specifically for MMO's in a thread on a sub forum specifically for a particular game talking about meta features and making comparisons to other titles in the genre, and their meta features.

How are you?" -Me

phrank

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3/17/09 5:58:05 PM#15
Originally posted by javac
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Darkfall has single handily redefined, and expanded the definition of: "Pay to beta test"

 

DAOC did it, WoW did it, AoC certainly did it, and WAR did it too. it's hardly anything new. don't be a drama queen.


 

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jimmyman99

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3/17/09 6:15:51 PM#16
Originally posted by javac
Originally posted by Mrbloodworth

Darkfall has single handily redefined, and expanded the definition of: "Pay to beta test"

 

DAOC did it, WoW did it, AoC certainly did it, and WAR did it too. it's hardly anything new. don't be a drama queen.

 

WoW: def did not do it..

AoC: possibly (depends on your personal definition)

The rest I do not know.

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