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Des0lar said:
Isn't it less now though? I mean I bought the StarterPack which had 3000 gold but now I have 6000 so it's more like 5$ and not 10$...
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Maybe. I am just looking at the gold prices at the shop and it still says 800 gold for $10. I'm a dirty leech who hasn't bought anything yet. :(
 
Archie said:
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Maybe. I am just looking at the gold prices at the shop and it still says 800 gold for $10. I'm a dirty leech who hasn't bought anything yet. :(
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Well this transition was actually very beneficial for me. I now have (had) 6000 gold and over 700k XP and all that for 23€. So I basically already have every single new weapon. Feels great man :) I was sceptical at first but this StarterPack is well worth it's price.

I already got so much enjoyment out of Tribes :)
 
Best troll strat right now. Infiltrator + maxed out superheavy. Cloak on your own flag. Not a single capper can grab without dying, not even mediums. And all you have to do is stand there.

First nerfs I'm guessing:

-Infiltrator with a disc. Invisible cappers is a fine idea, but being able to reach high speeds without aid of vehicles like shrike capping is plain stupid.

-Superheavy perk.

Also, sad to note you can't rock a disc with an AR.
 
If you guys are ever curious as to what's going on with servers, or want to maybe get into the PUG/scrim world, join irc.tribalwar.com #tribesascend or irc.quakenet.org #tribesascend.
 
finally

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now, which class should I buy...
 
the best MP game I have played in like 2 years. Just played my first CTF match. Extremely satisfying. We won 5-4. You don't really need to buy classes with boost XP but it's a nice to be able to.
 
is there any option to browse servers in this game? I'd like to join servers with higher player count.
 
subversus said:
finally

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now, which class should I buy...
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That is the screen for buying ingame Gold from Hi-Rez right? Hahah

Also, I think anyone that bought any gold got double or something I'm hearing? I bought in on the 30$ starter but I do not remember them giving me so much gold (6000).
 
Played last night for the first time and loved it. Im an original tribes player, and everything just feels right. Within 2 rounds, I was consistently ranking second in deathmatch with the basic light kit.

I really hope this is successful. I'm going to do my part and buy that 30$ package. Id be willing to pay more than that for the game at retail. Its that fun.
 
so many perks to buy...

I'm not sure about technician. People seem to be pretty agressive about the generator, so one technician is definitely not enough to defend the base. Only heavy classes can do this. And heavy classes can repair the generator as well. This brings the question if I should buy Doombringer or Brute. Brute seems to be anti-vehicle guy and I haven't seen people use vehicles that much. On the other hand everybody tries to destroy the generator so Doombringer seems to be obvious choice. I think I'll unlock all classes with XP by the time I decide, lol.

By the way how can I upgrade turrets? should I upgrade generator first? Does upgrading it increases its defense?
 
Upgrade buildings with credits. Walk up to them and hit the use key and the popup should display the cost.

I like the new way that perks are unlockable with gp/xp. I was about to not give any fucks about trying to grind my way to the end of a class's skill tree just to get a perk. Also perk levels are interesting with the final level with an additional effect.
 
subversus said:
so many perks to buy...

I'm not sure about technician. People seem to be pretty agressive about the generator, so one technician is definitely not enough to defend the base. Only heavy classes can do this. And heavy classes can repair the generator as well. This brings the question if I should buy Doombringer or Brute. Brute seems to be anti-vehicle guy and I haven't seen people use vehicles that much. On the other hand everybody tries to destroy the generator so Doombringer seems to be obvious choice. I think I'll unlock all classes with XP by the time I decide, lol.

By the way how can I upgrade turrets? should I upgrade generator first? Does upgrading it increases its defense?
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As an Engineer youre better off with the Thumper if you're fighting alot inbase. The repair tool is great once upgraded... And I like the turrets to defend the flag further from llama cappers. But yeah you're right, against a Juggernaught you're mostly fucked if nobody helps you.
You're mixing you're classes up though. Doombringer is the anti-vehicle guy, Brute is the Soldier on steroids. He has a better spinfusor and an automatic shotgun.

Honestly though, I like the juggernaught best for defense. The fusion mortar is just that good indoors.
I use the doombringer only when I encounter vehicles because I suck with the chaingun.
In higher levels you will at least see one tank and a shrike in every game. Tanks are essential for defending the flag.

fna84 said:
So is the VIP Starter Pack worth it?
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If you like the game - of course. Great value
 
Des0lar said:
Honestly though, I like the juggernaught best for defense. The fusion mortar is just that good indoors.
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yeah, juggernaught kicks ass indoors, it's hard to excape his fusion grenade.

by the way does VIP have boosted XP permanently?
 
I am not sure how much to attribute between the recent patch and just the passage of time but I am seeing usage of a lot more classes and tactics than in December.
 
Grayman said:
I am not sure how much to attribute between the recent patch and just the passage of time but I am seeing usage of a lot more classes and tactics than in December.
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That's because everyone starts off with three different classes (with each armor type represented), as opposed to everyone starting off with just two medium classes unlocked. There's also some flexibility in the loadouts now, allowing people to use classes they wouldn't have before because they didn't like the weapons/packs/belt items.

The new customization is definitely an improvement but still feels too limited. I'm really not a big fan of the whole primary/secondary weapon distinction. All weapons should be primary, like they were in the previous games.
 
Just saw they added a new UI and such - how is it? Haven't loaded up the game in a few weeks. Did they update the patcher too? That thing was ugly.
 
INDIGO_CYCLOPS said:
Just saw they added a new UI and such - how is it? Haven't loaded up the game in a few weeks. Did they update the patcher too? That thing was ugly.
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Patcher and load screens are the same.. hope they change both of those some time.

The new UI looks nice.. but personally I find it a little confusing.

Which class should I start unlocking first?
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I think the soldier is the best all around class. Fast and has ok health.. sucks you need to unlock the Spinfusor now though.

I also like the Pathfinder but I die a ton as him due to less health :/.

Can't really stand the heavy classes..
 
Whats strange is they use to let you try the other classes in practice. The recent update seems to have got rid of that though :/.
 
What are the chances this game will hit Steam shortly after release?

I know Global Agenda is on there...just not sure if all titles will make it.
 
fna84 said:
What are the chances this game will hit Steam shortly after release?

I know Global Agenda is on there...just not sure if all titles will make it.
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It's F2P anyway, so it's not like you have to buy it anywhere else.
All your purchases are tied to your ingame account.
 
subversus said:
so many perks to buy...

I'm not sure about technician. People seem to be pretty agressive about the generator, so one technician is definitely not enough to defend the base. Only heavy classes can do this. And heavy classes can repair the generator as well. This brings the question if I should buy Doombringer or Brute. Brute seems to be anti-vehicle guy and I haven't seen people use vehicles that much. On the other hand everybody tries to destroy the generator so Doombringer seems to be obvious choice. I think I'll unlock all classes with XP by the time I decide, lol.

By the way how can I upgrade turrets? should I upgrade generator first? Does upgrading it increases its defense?
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I am now routinely topping the charts as a technician. There is absolutely nothing that you can't kill with skilled usage of the Thumper XL and some smart placement of mines and turrets.
 
I watched a hilarious example of creative thinking today. Infiltrator, cloaked, holding on a flag, with the super heavy perk that damages players who run into them.

Watching the enemy team face plant into an invisible spiky wall over and over was hilarious, lol. And they couldn't figure it out because at range it looks like there's no obvious defenses (mines, turrets, walls).
 
TekDragon said:
I watched a hilarious example of creative thinking today. Infiltrator, cloaked, holding on a flag, with the super heavy perk that damages players who run into them.

Watching the enemy team face plant into an invisible spiky wall over and over was hilarious, lol. And they couldn't figure it out because at range it looks like there's no obvious defenses (mines, turrets, walls).
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Hahahaha. I have to try this someday.
 
Des0lar said:
Well this transition was actually very beneficial for me. I now have (had) 6000 gold and over 700k XP and all that for 23€. So I basically already have every single new weapon. Feels great man :) I was sceptical at first but this StarterPack is well worth it's price.

I already got so much enjoyment out of Tribes :)
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So is this verified? The starter pack now gives 6,000 gold rather than 3,000? I was going to bite on it but 3,000 seemed hardly worth the money for what things cost after the patch.
 
Just downloaded the Beta. My mouse cursor doesn't show up in the game menus and when I try to start a training game, it crashes. Is this a known issue?
 
JaggedSac said:
Just downloaded the Beta. My mouse cursor doesn't show up in the game menus and when I try to start a training game, it crashes. Is this a known issue?
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You have to run the validator. Same thing happened to me, running the validator found two corrupt files, downloaded and patched everything up. Good to go after that.

Issues that I'm having are low performance while in the menu, game runs smooth 60fps while playing, but in the menu's, game runs at 30fps locked.

Also some clipping issues here and there.

Game is dope though, best multiplayer game in forever for me.
 
Boogdud said:
So is this verified? The starter pack now gives 6,000 gold rather than 3,000? I was going to bite on it but 3,000 seemed hardly worth the money for what things cost after the patch.
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No, it gives you 3000 gold. You could have 6000 by buying it earlier.
 
TekDragon said:
I am now routinely topping the charts as a technician. There is absolutely nothing that you can't kill with skilled usage of the Thumper XL and some smart placement of mines and turrets.
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Even before introducing the Thumper, good defensive turret placement can mop up a lot of llama cappers/careless players. I can practically do nothing on crossfire except setup my little friends, fix shit, and still usually end the round in the top 3.

Loving the update, wish I had more free time to play it lately....
 
Oh my GOD the beta is a pain to get running. Black screen during login and it says my account doesn't exist.
 
so when the opposite team got our flag on their base (the map with two ships) and guard it heavily (like 5 dudes), what is the best way to resolve this? I tried heavy classes but no dice, I can't pick this up because I get killed right after I kill a dude with our flag. If I hade more skill I guess that would not be a problem but for now I have to stick for more legitimate tactics like for example getting there as an infiltrator and stab the guy?
 
subversus said:
so when the opposite team got our flag on their base (the map with two ships) and guard it heavily (like 5 dudes), what is the best way to resolve this? I tried heavy classes but no dice, I can't pick this up because I get killed right after I kill a dude with our flag. If I hade more skill I guess that would not be a problem but for now I have to stick for more legitimate tactics like for example getting there as an infiltrator and stab the guy?
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Haven't played in a while, but back in the day I would use a Pathfinders grenades to knock the flag off of the carrier and hope I get to it first. Usually takes a couple of tries because it's hard to predict the direction the flag will take.
 
questionmark said:
Haven't played in a while, but back in the day I would use a Pathfinders grenades to knock the flag off of the carrier and hope I get to it first. Usually takes a couple of tries because it's hard to predict the direction the flag will take.
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there are some totally overpowered grenades that shoot laser beams and last pretty long. One of the heavy classes has it, I didn't know which one but they sure will be useful.

I tried to do stealth approach yesterday but was owned hard because the fucker jumped constantly (melee didn't work) and I suck with the thumper.
 
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