PS3 Home Official Thread
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Ok. So I'm new to the ps3 online thing. First of all I tried out their 'Home' game, or whatever. The Second Life thing. The only thing I wanted to see, was the Siren-lounge 'Ward of despair', which either is deleted, or isn't available in Europe.
Secondly I browsed Siren's DVD-cover, and find a cardboard from Sony luring me to sign up to their warranty service. This is what I got:
http://continuousplay.co.uk/
GREAT online experience...
But seriously, is the Siren lounge still around?
When I insert the disc, during the Sony Second Life game, I get the option to invite players to a game of sorts. What is all that about? I know the game is singleplayer only, so it is a sorta chatroom?
Mysteries... Dear god. Microsoft sure did it better.
EDIT: Acc. to Kotaku, the Siren - Ward of Despair launched in USA. It was later to be released in Europe, which it obviously never did. Excuse my rant.
Secondly I browsed Siren's DVD-cover, and find a cardboard from Sony luring me to sign up to their warranty service. This is what I got:
http://continuousplay.co.uk/
GREAT online experience...
But seriously, is the Siren lounge still around?
When I insert the disc, during the Sony Second Life game, I get the option to invite players to a game of sorts. What is all that about? I know the game is singleplayer only, so it is a sorta chatroom?
Mysteries... Dear god. Microsoft sure did it better.
EDIT: Acc. to Kotaku, the Siren - Ward of Despair launched in USA. It was later to be released in Europe, which it obviously never did. Excuse my rant.
dak1dsk1 said:
Well the Siren space and the warranty have nothing to do with each other... so I am not sure that has anything to do with your online experience.
And looks like you found the answer as to the why the Siren space is not in Home. Some spaces are exclusive to some areas. Europe has a number of spaces that are not in NA, same with Japan and others. It seems they try to tailor each region to the cultures and important/popular games in that particular region.
SolidusDave
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dak1dsk1 said:
Yeah, their version of Home rocks!
though seriously if you want to check out the (actually kinda nice) Siren Space right now, you can just log into Home with e.g. your US account, this will lead you to the US Home servers (but you can't earn rewards for your primary account, only for this US account).
Edit: ok you know already
I'm on top of it, thanks. Looks very interesting. I'm a HUGE fan of the Siren-series.SolidusDave said:Yeah, their version of Home rocks!
though seriously if you want to check out the (actually kinda nice) Siren Space right now, you can just log into Home with e.g. your US account, this will lead you to the US Home servers (but you can't earn rewards for your primary account, only for this US account).
Edit: ok you know already
StealthGoblin
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spats said:
Nah mate. Awful prizes. I was expecting much more they way they hyped them up on the blogs. They should start giving custom animations to items, like bouncing a holoraphic ball on the ground, as en example, for these two items.
The new personal space made by nDreams is launching this Thursday in the EU, looks quite good and a bit different from your usual personal space.
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSn--yBDlM
Press release:
Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGSn--yBDlM
Press release:
StealthGoblin
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agm2502 said:
Awesome. This week should be pretty good across the board.
Trailblaster
Banned
One thing That i've been wondering about for a while is. Why dosen't PSHome have trophies? For all of the complants about Home's UI and Bootup/ login times i find it no worst then any other MMO I've tried. Hell It took me longer to login to Everyquest back in the day. But Home dosen't have any sense of accomplishment to it. I played around with and enjoyed the Free Realms beta which was a collection of minigames wrapped in a MMO much like Home. But the playing the minigames and activities gave me a feeling a reward and progression. Home needs a "carrot on a stick" phenomena built into it. Trophies or a very simple leveling, progression system could go a long way in brining people back to home.
Trailblaster
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Majine said:
Yeah it's to protect copyrighted materials
agm2502 said:
This is so going to be mine
I can then invite all my friends to come to my aparment and we can play music games and they can listen to my creations. Home has so much potentials, it is unbelievable. They really need to market it right and it will bring so many casual users to the platform and specially to home.
Huge update for HOME coming apparently
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010...ocoroco-spaces-motorstorm-super-carrier-more/
Two home spaces, two personal spaces, new mall, stores, and items.
I may have to log in.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2010...ocoroco-spaces-motorstorm-super-carrier-more/
Two home spaces, two personal spaces, new mall, stores, and items.
I may have to log in.
scotcheggz
Member
Is there a new BETA for home going on? I've been a member of the EU beta team since the original home private beta and I just got an email inviting me to a new private beta for home.
I was just a bit suspicious. I can't see how a beta invite code could be malicious, but these days I just don't trust the internet and I haven't used home since it went public pretty much, I didn't realise they were still pushing it so much.
I was just a bit suspicious. I can't see how a beta invite code could be malicious, but these days I just don't trust the internet and I haven't used home since it went public pretty much, I didn't realise they were still pushing it so much.
I actually like Home. When it first came out, I hated it. Now it's kinda growing on me I played bowling, explored the mall, and tried to make my room a little more presentable. Good fun when you find a cool group of people to chat with.
Would actually consider buying stuff for it if it were a bit cheaper (~$25 for a furniture set?!!).
I played bowling, explored the mall, and tried to make my room a little more presentable. Good fun when you find a cool group of people to chat with.Would actually consider buying stuff for it if it were a bit cheaper (~$25 for a furniture set?!!).
scotcheggz
Member
Sirolf said:
Ah ok thank you. I probably shouldn't be so suspicious, but I was sort of surprised by it all to be honest.
Is it worth getting back into it you think?
BruceWayneIII
Member
Yep, just got my invitation too. Something is up for tonight.
scotcheggz
Member
Ohhh yes, I'll try to make it on for them.
Trailblaster
Banned
BruceWayneIII said:
HOME 2.0 incoming?
Nah, probably something minor
I normally get excited at the prospect of the word 'beta', but knowing PS Home, it's probably something stupid BS. Also who beta tests a beta? Why not get the 'full client' up, and then beta?
I can see that they are going to use the name 'beta' to excuse them from ever fixing this. :/
I can see that they are going to use the name 'beta' to excuse them from ever fixing this. :/
yencid said:
We (yeah, I'm in) don't know yet. Will know in about 3 hrs when servers are switched on.
One thing I can tell you (actually, I shouldn't, but I hope Sony considers this so minor they wont send ninjas to my house) is that the start up process has been streamlined by removing some of those "press X to continue". It basically goes from the black loading screen with white PlayStation Home logo to the "message of the day" screen without asking to press anything. This minor tweak alone is a godsend :lol
anonymousAversa
Member
Kenak said:
yea, this is a second round of beta, probably testing new features. The original beta was closed at first too. This one will likely open up to the public eventually.
Trailblaster
Banned
TTP said:
MEGATON!
There was one thing i was wonderng about. IF There ever is a HOME2.0 with a new/better engine, artstyle, animation and net code, whether things that were bought/won in HOME can be kept? At this point there are Hundreds( thousand?) items in Home. Would all art assets for all of those things need to be remodeled for a new improved HOME 2.0?
TTP said:
A welcome thing, but amazed it took them this long. And really it should just drop you straight into home, maybe with the message of the day overlayed on the screen when you log in. But like, you shouldn't have to press anything to load it, just go straight in.
Trailblaster said:MEGATON!
There was one thing i was wonderng about. IF There ever is a HOME2.0 with a new/better engine, artstyle, animation and net code, whether things that were bought/won in HOME can be kept? At this point there are Hundreds( thousand?) items in Home. Would all art assets for all of those things need to be remodeled for a new improved HOME 2.0?
I thought the same thing. It should be doable to just improve the animations though.
A new system that would allow for layered clothing would be cool as well. Then they can sell you a shirt, a tie and a coat, all separately.
Lagspike_exe
Member
spats said:
yo dawg...
The thing TTP listed is gonna make me start it up again when it gets updated.
Last time I tried it it was OK... but just OK. Meaningless, but still kind of a fun for 15 minutes.
BruceWayneIII
Member
Calm down guys :lol This beta will concentrate on specific features and changes.
Byakuya769
Member
spats said:
Yo dawg... (beaten)
::fingers crossed for shared media testing::
anonymousAversa
Member
Are there still the same 5 items you can choose to customize your space with?
This was one of the cooler features I thought Home would provide, but it turns out all I have are the stupid white cube, one sofa, one lamp, and a table.
Honestly? How hard is it to add a few more objects? This software has been out for so long...
This was one of the cooler features I thought Home would provide, but it turns out all I have are the stupid white cube, one sofa, one lamp, and a table.
Honestly? How hard is it to add a few more objects? This software has been out for so long...
SuperSonic1305
Member
anonymousAversa said:
There are hundreds of items...