Bought gold edition, put in season pass code, gave me a copy of the game and no season pass. Uttt ohhhhh.
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Middle-earth: Shadow of War |OT| Attempted Mordor
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theofficefan99
Junior Member
Should I finish up Mordor before playing this eventually?
Running around as Talion felt good, and the game had a slight addictive quality to it, but... I found the environments to be dull and the story didn't pull me. Also the game's difficulty felt strange. It constantly switched from piss easy to super hard.
This one looks a lot better. Story seems a lot more exciting, more environmental variety (and more color in general), etc...
Running around as Talion felt good, and the game had a slight addictive quality to it, but... I found the environments to be dull and the story didn't pull me. Also the game's difficulty felt strange. It constantly switched from piss easy to super hard.
This one looks a lot better. Story seems a lot more exciting, more environmental variety (and more color in general), etc...
SlasherJPC
Banned
Nothing but the base game install.
Now we're talkin. Can't wait for more stories!
//ARCANUM
Member
Regardless of the section, the code shouldnt be giving a full digital copy of the game (see where it says he owns it? It wouldnt say that for a physical disc copy).
Im really curious if this is a major, across the board screw up, or an isolated case. If major, do we think MS will make some sort of switch on their end?
Bought gold edition, put in season pass code, gave me a copy of the game and no season pass. Uttt ohhhhh.
*Orc_rubbing_hands.gif*
See? The loot boxes work in real life too! You took the gamble on a season pass and got the digital game instead! Everyone wins!
I'm joking.
Sorry this happened to you. I would get on social media and start talking. LOUD.
Bought gold edition, put in season pass code, gave me a copy of the game and no season pass. Uttt ohhhhh.
I hope this gets sorted out. What I wanted to tell you is that the link to your YouTube from your Twitter bio doesn't work properly. You should change that. Wanted to check out your channel. 🤗
Sure, I'm.just trying to figure out what the code may have given him when he redeemed it.
So are you able to play without the disc?
SlasherJPC
Banned
SlasherJPC
Banned
I'm sure I will as it says I own it without having the disc in and it starts the base game down load! I'm not upset or anything, just want my season pass is all
I'm sure I will as it says I own it without having the disc in and it starts the base game down load! I'm not upset or anything, just want my season pass is all
Interesting! Well hopefully you get what you paid for. I'd definitely be hitting up support and Xbox on Twitter tomorrow if it's not showing up correctly.
JigglesBunny
Banned
Ive been slamming the game for months over the business practices and had no intention of picking it up but my fiancé, a really massive Lord of the Rings fan, went ahead and picked up a Gold edition copy for herself and a regular edition for me. I have to admit, after three hours of play, the microtransaction stuff doesnt seem too awful yet. The problems I have are mostly with the core game, haha.
The biggest issue is the move to a more traditional RPG style and all of the changes that come with that, namely how Talion is nerfed to facilitate a power increase as you level up. Because of this, the combat doesnt feel nearly as brutal and satisfying as in the first game, its a pretty simple hack and slash at the moment. Another issue here is the story - its still pretty fucking bad.
Hopefully things pick up but microtransactions are the least of my concerns after three hours of play and thats worrying.
The biggest issue is the move to a more traditional RPG style and all of the changes that come with that, namely how Talion is nerfed to facilitate a power increase as you level up. Because of this, the combat doesnt feel nearly as brutal and satisfying as in the first game, its a pretty simple hack and slash at the moment. Another issue here is the story - its still pretty fucking bad.
Hopefully things pick up but microtransactions are the least of my concerns after three hours of play and thats worrying.
texhnolyze
Banned
I'm sure I will as it says I own it without having the disc in and it starts the base game down load! I'm not upset or anything, just want my season pass is all
Judging from the Steam version, the Expansion Pass content is included in the Gold Edition, but the Expansion Pass itself is not:
Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™ Expansion Pass said:
Middle-earth: Shadow of War Gold Edition (post-release) said:
I do agree it's a little stupid. Publishers generally include the Season Pass in Gold Edition packages and the like precisely to avoid the potential for confusion -- and that includes WB.
SlasherJPC
Banned
So why give me a digital copy of the game? Doesn't make sense to me.
FallingEdge
Member
Only a few hours in but I am enjoying the game. Looking forward to the new nemesis system. I'm sure I will get my $30 worth.
Woohoo a real OT!
I'm just under two hours in. Game is pretty cool so far and lots of little improvements over the first. (Like picking up elf-shot just by walking up to it.)
Playing on Nemesis difficulty so right now I pretty much just high-tail it away from the tougher captains. Been ambushed a couple times though.
I'm just under two hours in. Game is pretty cool so far and lots of little improvements over the first. (Like picking up elf-shot just by walking up to it.)
Playing on Nemesis difficulty so right now I pretty much just high-tail it away from the tougher captains. Been ambushed a couple times though.
That's just the weird route WB decided to take. The key should definitely be for the Expansion Pass instead of the Gold Edition itself, but rest assured you'll get the content as the end result is the same.
SlasherJPC
Banned
But the edition it says I own is the standard on my manage games. Not gold.
What does your purchase history say?
Edit: If it also gives no indication that you activated the Expansion Pass/Gold Edition, hit up Microsoft.
SENPAIatLARGE
Banned
Nemesis difficulty seems like the way to go. I got an orc assasin that bum rushed me in minas ithril, got lucky and became my nemesis.
Meh, this releases today and i'm off to a 3 day business trip.
Anyone wanna give me a quick primer on what edition to buy?
For reference - i got the platinum for Shadow of Mordor, but i found the DLC wholly underwhelming and didn't actually feel worth 'comic back' to the game.
Like, what are those "nemesis expansions" - in a nutshell?
The Gold edition Story Expansions - when will they release, or are they just locked away content?
There's no Silver Edition on the PSN store for all i can tell.
Anyone wanna give me a quick primer on what edition to buy?
For reference - i got the platinum for Shadow of Mordor, but i found the DLC wholly underwhelming and didn't actually feel worth 'comic back' to the game.
Like, what are those "nemesis expansions" - in a nutshell?
The Gold edition Story Expansions - when will they release, or are they just locked away content?
There's no Silver Edition on the PSN store for all i can tell.
michaelius
Banned
Developers pulled second one fron Neogaf lootbox. First one was silver currency only this one can only be obtained with gaf gold
Jangowuzhere
Banned
I have to say, I'm warming up to this game now, but the first couple hours of this game were real...rough. The way this game opens with pretty much every single ability locked away is real dumb. Seriously, why do you need to buy the execution ability? That's an essential part of your move set.
The first game was also much more effective at setting up a story and tone. Shadow of War is a bit all over the place and feels a bit clumsy with its awkward storytelling and the constant barrage of tutorials.
Again, starting to enjoy the game better now, but I can see other players being soured by the way this game starts.
The first game was also much more effective at setting up a story and tone. Shadow of War is a bit all over the place and feels a bit clumsy with its awkward storytelling and the constant barrage of tutorials.
Again, starting to enjoy the game better now, but I can see other players being soured by the way this game starts.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Interesting as I'm finding this much more entralling at the start versus the first games opening. Great impressions though.
Yeah it's still in. Based on focus now though.
Pretty much. It also includes a gold war chest, but, yeah, for all intents and purposes, it's a base game + Expansion Pass content bundle.
So i'm kinda good with buying the regular edition, and if i have a desire for further "Nemesis expansions", i can get those via the season pass.
Mind letting me know about the release date of the story DLC as well? Those aren't out yet, right? And they're wholly separate stories with separate progression? (like the story DLC for the Arkham games)
This game needs to last me until Oct 27th, pretty much, so i don't think i'll be needing any more content past that point, not gonna go back to it once the holiday season hits.
SlasherJPC
Banned
Yeah order history shows just the base game. :/
There's not much info on the DLC at this juncture:
It sounds like Nemesis Expansions are integrated into the main game while the Story Expansions are their own self-contained campaigns.
Bugger. I'd guess either the licence is mislabelled (doubtful) or the key is tied to the wrong one (likely).
Well, I broke down and bought it on PC, really dont like buying games with that drm. Watched the GB Quicklook and Ive been replaying the first one on pc the past few days and that 60fps goodness and the craziness broke me. Kicking myself though, forgot to check GMG price, could have saved myself ten bucks o the gold edition.
Hopefully I can maintain that 60fps with the same settings as the first, Im at the Rec for gpu and better on cpu/ram and only gonna be playing at 1080p. Hopefully no problems.
Edit: 9h 30m download though maxing connection =(
Hopefully I can maintain that 60fps with the same settings as the first, Im at the Rec for gpu and better on cpu/ram and only gonna be playing at 1080p. Hopefully no problems.
Edit: 9h 30m download though maxing connection =(
theonerayman
Member
Someone said in another thread that the nemesis tribes were already available is that true?
SlasherJPC
Banned
The move that lets you sweep all the enemies around you and stun them is fantastic.
Liabe Brave
Member
I assume you're playing on PC? Or does the console version actually save 1440p screenshots without watermark?
Just for info, I've done some analysis of very recently-released footage of the game. Here's what I believe are the settings for the Pro "high resolution" mode:
- dynamic 4K, usually around the 1800p range and dipping to 1620p
- not checkerboarded
- unstable 30fps with drops and tearing
I don't have direct comparison footage for standard PS4, so I don't know if any graphical effects are turned up. I also haven't seen the "high quality" mode, which we can presume has different settings prioritized.
And, of course, I could just be wrong about my observations. Take these results with whatever level of confidence you like.
Seeing as the settings on the Pro are "resolution" vs "quality" (and not vs "frame rate"), what do you think about the "quality" (locked 1080p i presume) mode with regards to frame rate stability / tearing?
I'd gladly lock my resolution to avoid tearing.
A Serious Man
Member
They're not on the PSN store.
Liabe Brave
Member
No way to tell without seeing it. For the previous game, the "quality" mode didn't do very much...but the framerate was already more stable to start with. And this game has been expanded in many ways versus the prior title, so the mode may be enhanced as well.
Also, please note that I can't guarantee that the unstable footage I looked at was from an updated build. Further, the video was said to be from later in the game, so other portions (especially early on) may run better even if so. I have to be totally honest about the framerate issues I saw, but I encourage people not to make a sweeping decision about the entire lengthy game based solely on my analysis of 15 minutes of gameplay.
TheCthultist
Member
Just got to a point where my nemesis from the first game showed up and I've got to say, its really well done... It's also making me immediately regret making such a powerful nemesis. Was never able to beat him in shadow of mordor thanks to him being immune to everything but fire and enraging any time he got even slightly hurt; plus having fire weapons, increased damage, and No Chance. Really fun seeing him again though.
Zurick
Banned
PC. I tried this on my Xbox earlier since it's play anywhere and, man. It's rough to look at on base xbox one.
BreezyLimbo
Banned
Runs pretty goddamn smooth on my PC after turning on Vsync.(Is Vsync frowned upon?)
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So I started with the Nemesis difficulty, and it's haaard. Gotten killed by like 3 orcs already. Trying to get vengeance.
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So I started with the Nemesis difficulty, and it's haaard. Gotten killed by like 3 orcs already. Trying to get vengeance.