Game Path of Exile TH.net exclusive content !

[Bloodcount]

Hey guys, I know that there have been posted a couple of threads about path of exile on these forums already, but I am posting this one to discuss the content I post from it.
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Path of Exile is a free online-only action role-playing game set in the dark fantasy world of Wraeclast. It is currently under development by Grinding Gear Games in New Zealand. (taken from their website)

I got into the beta and I was granted permission from them to post game content here. I will release screenshots and content every few days.


Here are a few words about my impressions of the game- It runs very smoothly, even on people with weak PC's (like me). It is in the early stages of the beta and a lot of things are still being worked on, but overall the game looks like a finished product. Path of Exile is a combination of all the classic Hack and Slash systems brought to a new level with a few (however very original and gameplay fitting) innovations.

I can't go into specifics yet, because like I said the game is in a early beta stage, but I will add more of my impressions as they release new updates and as I venture into the world more.

Here is the first batch of screenshots:
Oh, btw, my character is a witch, ice and summoning builds. In the first batch of screenshots I will show you some of the epic level design from the first 3 areas (I am at the end of the second act, but I figured, let's start from the beginning)

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The detail, lightning and general feel is just amazing, dark, evil, the skills look just right.

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In the next batch I will explain the interface. Even though most of it is self explanatory there are a few things which are unique and contribute a tone to the overall gameplay of the game.

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Total biscuit video added.

 

[UndeadDragon]

May I just say thank you to Grinding Gears Game for allowing Bloodcount to post this content.

It all looks very nice

 

[Bloodcount]

You will be able try out the game for yourself- The gameplay is 100% free to play.


Anyway, anyone who wants a chance to get into the beta can register at www.pathofexile.com. That is all, if you get in you will be informed via an e-mail.

 

[thewrongvine]

D: I registered. But I still didn't get an email. Ah.

Looks awesome, thanks to you and co. for posting, ha.

 

[Bloodcount]

I suppose I was a little more lucky : D

Well, don't worry they will make it open beta, hand out more keys and such soon. : )

 

[Rory]

Thanks for the great preview, Bloodcount!

 

[sqrage]

Damn those are pretty nice gfx for someone who says they have a week comp.

What are your specs?

 

[Bloodcount]

2gb ram
~180 hdd
dual core 2.8
Nvidia geforce 8600 GT

as you can see, damn weak, I can barely run SCII on lowest with lag, yet I run PoE lagless.

 

[UndeadDragon]

as you can see, damn weak, I can barely run SCII on lowest with lag, yet I run PoE lagless.

I like the sound of that, because it should mean it's a well-programmed and well-made game. I'm looking forward to trying it for myself.

 

[Bloodcount]

It is very well programmed, It is very rare for me to run any game without lag or monster loading time (because I have lots of programs in the background and my ram is little) but this game loads almost instantly, even though it is creating unique dungeons each time you play it.

 

[Bloodcount]

In the new patch: Lots of new skills, faster loading time, and several bug fixes ! yay !

 

[Jaujarahje]

Thread is a few months old I know I know. But they just released a major patch and I have an extra beta code, so whoever wants it can pm me

 

[redgaga]

here is some more info about it http://www.dotmmo.com/path-of-exile-8193.html

 

[tommerbob]

Starting tonight through sunday, they are doing a free beta playthrough for everyone, for Stress Testing their servers. Definitely check it out if you're interested and don't have a beta key.

 

[The Helper]

Bumping this because I am downloading it now

37 gig patch download LOL! Definitely will not be done tonight. I think I tried to install this game before and it just timed out over and over again trying to download that huge file. Oh well, try it one more time.

 

[The Helper]

Updating this - does not work on my PC. Just get an error message. My current PC is a hunk of a junk I am not going to try and troubleshoot. Oh well.... I tried.