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[owandeseis]

Was going to play warrior, then saw the shield. I think it’s a terrible decision. 2H or GTFO. I’m not some low dps tank bitch.

Warrior has 2 subclasses, the warbringer that focuses either on shields or on using totems to hit enemies for you.

And the Titan which is the 2handed big bonker, and with the Keystone from the passive tree you can even use two 2handed weapons together for the gigabonk

 

[MagiusNecros]

So when you pick an ascendancy, do you have to choose one subtree or are you able to max out the entire tree?

Probably the entire tree. Probably cannot mix and match ascendancies. Which is sad since I think if you mixed the Witch ascendancies you could have a beefy demon mode.

 

[Spyxos]

Was looking for some pre-load info:

Even if you are playing only on Steam, you can connect your Steam to PoE Standalone account at ;

https://www.pathofexile.com/my-account/connections

After connecting, you can play on Steam or PoE Standalone client interchangeably whenever you want.

HOWEVER,

Steam security is much stronger with 2FA, so if you are worried about getting hacked (especially if you plan to purchase many MTX) I'd wait the extra 24h.

It is greyed out for me, for some reason.

 

[Calico345]

Warrior has 2 subclasses, the warbringer that focuses either on shields or on using totems to hit enemies for you.

And the Titan which is the 2handed big bonker, and with the Keystone from the passive tree you can even use two 2handed weapons together for the gigabonk

From the start of the game, how soon before we can 2H?

 

[DavidGzz]

An update is downloading. Ignore the lotion, I totally didn't whip it out in excitement...

Oh shit, I can start it and it plays the opening cinematic. So close..

 

[DavidGzz]

Some of the menus in Series S. Some pics aren't uploading..Looks like you can choose 30 or 60 fps with dynamic scaling.

 

[owandeseis]

From the start of the game, how soon before we can 2H?

2H like getting a two handed weapon, like level 1-2.

Getting access to a skill that's good with a 2h weapon, from lvl 1-2 probably, and there'll be more you'll be unlocking until around level 30-35 probably, so don't worry if you don't like the first one you find.

Getting access to the Titan ascendancy, from level 20-30 more or less for the first trial, until level 70-75 for the last one i guess, with 2 more in the middle.

To be able to do the full combo rotations, yea from level 30 to 50, when you get access to all the skills, the slams and the others that follow the combo, and when you get enough gem slots to put the passives and make it feel nice, don't be scared if your character feels slow and clunky the first hours, it gets better and better, at least in the first game it did.

 

[DavidGzz]

I surprised to see this on the console version. What other game lets you choose all of these render resolution options? Should be able to tweak it to get 60fps one way or the other.

So this is just in the menus running the opening scene in the background but on Series S at
1440p with shadows and global illumination, the fps is 49 and response time is 20ms. Should be fine for VRR displays.

At 1970x1108 54 fps and 19ms

And At 1440 p and no GI 60 fps and 17ms.

You can enable FSR and go from Ultra performance to quality too.

 

[Calico345]

Pardon my ignorance. I'm not being lazy. I'm on their website now. I don't see an answer to my question.

When can I play this on PS5? Is there early access for it on console? Or is it only early access on PC?

 

[DavidGzz]

Pardon my ignorance. I'm not being lazy. I'm on their website now. I don't see an answer to my question.

When can I play this on PS5? Is there early access for it on console? Or is it only early access on PC?

All platforms get it at the same time. Besides Mac and Switch(*snicker*).

 

[Calico345]

All platforms get it at the same time. Besides Mac and Switch(*snicker*).

Got it. Thank you! I will fiddle around in the menus to figure it out.

 

[ap_puff]

Pardon my ignorance. I'm not being lazy. I'm on their website now. I don't see an answer to my question.

When can I play this on PS5? Is there early access for it on console? Or is it only early access on PC?

Yes, everyone's getting early access at the same time, but the option to buy it isn't showing up on ps5 until the 5th

 

[Calico345]

Yes, everyone's getting early access at the same time, but the option to buy it isn't showing up on ps5 until the 5th

Does purchasing through the site grant a console key?

 

[ap_puff]

Does purchasing through the site grant a console key?

No

 

[gatti-man]

Don't know yet but I'd think so, you wouldn't want to have new players feel left behind on launch.

They won’t wipe. This is paid early access. There will be seasonal characters and then like a main realm like how Diablo does it or something similar is how I understand it.

 

[DavidGzz]

Does purchasing through the site grant a console key?

No, but if you buy on Xbox and PC your mtx money will be shared and you'll have enough for the needed stash tabs and material stash.

 

[Calico345]

The site is vague and so I bought a $30 support pack on their website. I thought I could get a console code that way. COD has done it like that in the past. Go ahead, let me have it. I'm a dumbass.

I suppose I will figure out how to do a giveaway topic for the key, assuming I am even eligible to host one of those topics. Man, I am just really having a stupid, shitty day.

 

[geary]

The site is vague and so I bought a $30 support pack on their website. I thought I could get a console code that way. COD has done it like that in the past. Go ahead, let me have it. I'm a dumbass.

I suppose I will figure out how to do a giveaway topic for the key, assuming I am even eligible to host one of those topics. Man, I am just really having a stupid, shitty day.

Cant you refund it?

 

[Calico345]

Cant you refund it?

I'm not really sure, and I am just so over today to bother with it. I'm not rich or anything like that, so I'd rather just be generous to someone who maybe can't get into the Early Access right now rather than deal with refunding shit. Lately I just keep running into headaches and issues with websites, orders, logins, etc.. I'm just over it.

 

[clarky]

Anyone fancy doing their bit for world offline day this year?

Didn't think so lol.

 

[Spukc]

Anyone fancy doing their bit for world offline day this year?

Didn't think so lol.

what a fucking stupid dumb ass thing to do

 

[Luipadre]

I surprised to see this on the console version. What other game lets you choose all of these render resolution options? Should be able to tweak it to get 60fps one way or the other.

So this is just in the menus running the opening scene in the background but on Series S at
1440p with shadows and global illumination, the fps is 49 and response time is 20ms. Should be fine for VRR displays.

At 1970x1108 54 fps and 19ms

And At 1440 p and no GI 60 fps and 17ms.

You can enable FSR and go from Ultra performance to quality too.

wtf almost like a pc menu. Wonder what are the options on the Pro

 

[j0hnnix]

Im thinking of getting it on PS5, but damn if they still wont allow it to share across with PC.. because this is a game id play on my legion GO like D4. PS early access purchase starts today the 5th or we have to wait until tomorrow?

 

[Northeastmonk]

Anyone fancy doing their bit for world offline day this year?

Didn't think so lol.

What if they get fired for not doing their job? Are they going to sue the company? Sounds like a hippy holiday.

Im thinking of getting it on PS5, but damn if they still wont allow it to share across with PC.. because this is a game id play on my legion GO like D4. PS early access purchase starts today the 5th or we have to wait until tomorrow?

I read somewhere where the PSN EA will be available tomorrow. I’ve checked the store each day, about mid afternoon and nothing yet. You’d need to buy EA for both but when it officially launches you wouldn’t have to pay a thing.

 

[clarky]

Im thinking of getting it on PS5, but damn if they still wont allow it to share across with PC.. because this is a game id play on my legion GO like D4. PS early access purchase starts today the 5th or we have to wait until tomorrow?

Should be available for pre purchase/preload today at some point if its not already

GGG said: "We were able to reach a compromise and the Founder's packs should go live 24 hours before beta start. This will allow for pre-download on PS5, hopefully."

 

[Lokaum D+]

Bought the $30 pack and uninstalled Diablo4. Hope this one doesn't disappoint

its look like a massive improvement over POE1, so it ll be better then D4, just dont get overwhelmed by the passive skill tree, choose whatever u find fun.

 

[j0hnnix]

What if they get fired for not doing their job? Are they going to sue the company? Sounds like a hippy holiday.

I read somewhere where the PSN EA will be available tomorrow. I’ve checked the store each day, about mid afternoon and nothing yet. You’d need to buy EA for both but when it officially launches you wouldn’t have to pay a thing.

Should be available for pre purchase/preload today at some point if its not already

GGG said: "We were able to reach a compromise and the Founder's packs should go live 24 hours before beta start. This will allow for pre-download on PS5, hopefully."

ill keep checking.

 

[clarky]

ill keep checking.

It launches at 8pm GMT tomorrow night so the packs should become available in around 6 hours all being well, if the quote that i posted is accurate. To be honest though I fully expect the servers to shit the bed tomorrow, but its nice to be ready for launch, just in case of miracles

 

[j0hnnix]

It launches at 8pm GMT tomorrow night so the packs should become available in around 6 hours all being well, if the quote that i posted is accurate. To be honest though I fully expect the servers to shit the bed tomorrow, but its nice to be ready for launch, just in case of miracles

Oh for sure. They will be pummeled into oblivion first day.

 

[Luipadre]

Still cant decide between pc or PS5 Pro

 

[clarky]

Still cant decide between pc or PS5 Pro

I have a feeling Sony will relent on the MTX issue if/when this game blows up.

 

[geary]

I have a feeling Sony will relent on the MTX issue if/when this game blows up.

This is the type of thing that could make people reconsider buying it on PS5.

 

[j0hnnix]

This is the type of thing that could make people reconsider buying it on PS5.

That's where I'm at waiting to see if Sony allows this.

 

[clarky]

That's where I'm at waiting to see if Sony allows this.

They allow it for the big games COD etc. I don't see why they won't for this and other smaller titles, its a bad look imo.

Took them a while to fold on cross play as well if i remember correctly.

 

[Lokaum D+]

Still cant decide between pc or PS5 Pro

well, it has cross save, when the game actually launches you can play where you want

but remember, updates and fix always come first on PC, for a early access this ll be game changer.

 

[amigastar]

Will there be reviews? And if yes, when's the review embargo?

 

[ap_puff]

I'm not really sure, and I am just so over today to bother with it. I'm not rich or anything like that, so I'd rather just be generous to someone who maybe can't get into the Early Access right now rather than deal with refunding shit. Lately I just keep running into headaches and issues with websites, orders, logins, etc.. I'm just over it.

Just email their support for a refund.

 

[clarky]

Will there be reviews? And if yes, when's the review embargo?

Yes and looks to be around launch. Media has had the game for a week or 2.

See the statement when someone broke the embargo:



TBH if there's any game I don't need to read reviews for its this.

 

[clarky]

New Nvidia drivers are up. Mentions POE2 in the games supported.

 

[Moneal]

They allow it for the big games COD etc. I don't see why they won't for this and other smaller titles, its a bad look imo.

Took them a while to fold on cross play as well if i remember correctly.

They allow full cross-buy on Dead By Daylight as well I think.

 

[Pop]

uh oh

 

[Duellist]

Ps5 packs are up for purchase. Download is 83.869 gb

 

[EMR]

Ps5 packs are up for purchase. Download is 83.869 gb

 

[Gonzito]

I wonder if it will be better to wait because I have a feeling that the servers are not going to work properly tomorrow

 

[april6e]

I told myself that I wouldn't play it tomorrow because I despise early access with a passion and I wouldn't touch it until full release.

But I'm catching hype by close proximity to the fan base and I played the PS5 demo at a convention a few months ago and it was incredible. Dammit, time to spend hours looking at what class I want to play tomorrow now.

 

[Pegasus Actual]

Hey just remember PoE enthusiasts, it's your hype thread that is bringing us newbs on board. Don't be mad when I'm dying repeatedly in the tutorial section while you're sitting in an infinite queue.

You chose this.

 

[Arsic]

I will have two extra keys to give away it looks like.

Waiting to make sure I don't accidentally screw myself out of access first. Will put them up tomorrow with trivia questions.

 

[april6e]

I wonder if it will be better to wait because I have a feeling that the servers are not going to work properly tomorrow

Without a doubt but it's going to be funny as hell.

 

[Evolved1]

They don’t seem to have the more expensive packs… looks like $99 is the highest pack on PS5?

 

[Arsic]

They don’t seem to have the more expensive packs… looks like $99 is the highest pack on PS5?

The more expensive ones include physical items and requires adding in address info, etc.

I already received my shirt and hoodie. For those do it on the official PoE website, but buyer beware you'll get PC codes instead.

I got the $240 for PC, and the $60 for PS5. The free cosmetics, but also the 600 points to spend on stash tabs for PS5.

Sony really screwed this on their end with their restrictions. :/