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    Hellgate Open Beta

    Discussion in 'Gaming (Software and Graphics Cards)' started by Vaath, Jun 30, 2011.

  1. Vaath

    Vaath Notebook Deity

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    Figured I would share if anyone is interested, looks like the Hellgate Open Beta Starts Today.

    I'm probably alone in liking it, but oh well. I loved Hellgate London, just one of those games you play and "Wish it had not died out"
     
    Vaath, Jun 30, 2011
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    I liked HG:L a lot too. Despite all the horrible issues and lack of content it launched with, it was at core a great ARPG, especially toward the end when the Parliament square/Abyss test server was up. I didn't find any other games to replace it.

    Though I was really sorry to see HG:L go, I personally am not going to spend another dime on it at this point --- especially not to Hanbitsoft/T3 since IMO they played an extremely predatory role in killing the game off in the first place (though I dare say HG:L would've folded anyway as a result of FSS's incompetence).
     
    Thecla, Jun 30, 2011
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    Espada Notebook Evangelist

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    i remember this game i liked it but nobody wanted to play wit me between my friends. ima try it to see if i dont get bored of it again.
     
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  4. Vaath

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    Well if you end up liking it and we can get more people maybe we can run through some of the game together :D
     
    Vaath, Jun 30, 2011
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    R3d Notebook Virtuoso

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    Did the devs actually overhaul it or is it largely the same game with some more features added on?
     
    R3d, Jun 30, 2011
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    I liked HG:L but only for a shot while before it became too much of a grind to do nothing and gain nothing.

    I liked the premisis of free to play, but they really shafted people that didnt want to play and that felt dishonest to me.

    I didnt stick around long enough to see how the game evolved. I't definitely had some promise and could make a good basis for a better game based on the same concept but just better executed.

    I have a feeling that D3 is going to really be the title to look for if your into ARPG.
     
    ViciousXUSMC, Jun 30, 2011
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  7. caz12

    caz12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    In on this as Vespasian, it seems like fun but the lag is unbearable at the minute. Hopefully it should improve soon. Hell I even had the original game at launch and it ran smoother than this.
     
    caz12, Jul 4, 2011
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    caz12 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh and lets get a NBR guild up and running!
     
    caz12, Jul 4, 2011
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