WAR is here! Where will everyone be?

[HumblePie]

Oh heads up guys.

If anyone hates playing PVP games because of the hacking that runs rampant and is inherent when people compete against each other to get any edge. WAR isn't immune. Was in a scenario with my guild last night and we made a video of a level 2 dwarf ironbreaker running around the scenario 1 shotting people, on infinite sprint speed or faster, and basically unkillable. So, it's out there if this frustrates some people.

With that warning out of the way. There is one more. HUGE wait times to log in. I got off late last night from work, around 715pm CDT. I was 750 ish in line. Didn't get in to play until about 930pm, so a 2 hour wait. then after about an hour worth of playing, I had the dreaded accidental alt + tab bug where the screen goes all black if you accidentally hit alt + tab while using a skill in the game at the same time. I had to kill the process and get back into another queue. Expected wait time was another hour, so I called it quits early.

These are the two biggest issues with the game in my opinion. Wish many of my guild hadn't had the CE and picked one of the early CE servers so the rest of us in the guild are forced now to play on a high pop server. If you aren't apart of any guild, then this is a non issue. Just pick a low pop server when you start and probably never have to deal with a waiting queue to get into the game.

 

[drebo]

Phoenix Throne was the first Core RP server and I have not had any queues or wait times. The two times I did a scenario yesterday on Destruction side, I got in after about a 3 minute wait. Order won the first, Destruction won the second. The first was a complete and total blow-out. Why? Because there was only ONE healer in the entire group. The second one was a good fight where the final score was like 500-450, and was a lot more balanced.

Realm balance probably won't be a big issue for several years down the road, and will never affect Scenarios. Scenarios always use a prescribed number of players on each side and won't start unless that number is met. World RvR, on the other hand, could be vastly impacted by it, though I expect that populations will be so high for the foreseeable future that it won't matter if one realm is 60% and the other 40%.

If it does start to become a problem, they'll likely just combine servers (something they did in DAoC which I absolutely HATED). Or, they'll introduce population bonuses, such as increased Exp/RP, for underpopulated realms. This won't be an issue for a long time, though.

 

[Reckoner]

Received my Collector's Edition today.. box is fuckin' huge LOL. Can't wait to check out the hardcover books

 

[tsolin01]

Originally posted by: Fingolfin269

Originally posted by: tsolin01
. Best thing is to just live with it and have fun, which btw it's been extremely fun so far in head start and the game has played smooth with no crashes/lag or problems graphically.

I'm with ya on the idea of focusing on fun factor for now. I'm just wondering how fun it will be for those who chose a server at launch only to find out a month from now that they are hopelessly outnumbered. I hope this isn't possible in WAR which is why I'm asking the quesiton.

Some people like to be the underdog though so it could be fun for them lol... but I get what you're saying. I don't think that'll happen here honestly. I think they're doing what they can to try to balance out populations and even going so far as to give some buffs to the lower population to help them stay competitive so I'm sure they won't let it degrade to a hopeless situation.

The long queue times are happening to the CE servers because they didn't put enough out. Right now though if you start on any of the other servers, it's not bad. They'll more than likely put more servers out tomorrow for launch so that should alleviate things. They did mention that they might offer free transfers for guilds on the overpopulated servers after launch to balance things out.

I think like 4 servers are at the population cap and those have the long ass queue times. All the other servers are fine and I haven't had any issues.

Oh and I hope you guys reported that cheating dwarf lol... but I thought they were putting in measures to detect and stop cheaters? maybe that'll come in the retail version?

 

[drebo]

Originally posted by: HumblePie
Oh heads up guys.

If anyone hates playing PVP games because of the hacking that runs rampant and is inherent when people compete against each other to get any edge. WAR isn't immune. Was in a scenario with my guild last night and we made a video of a level 2 dwarf ironbreaker running around the scenario 1 shotting people, on infinite sprint speed or faster, and basically unkillable. So, it's out there if this frustrates some people.

I hope you're not planning to make this claim without releasing the video. If you are, your claim is complete BS.

 

[Wreckem]

Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

 

[drebo]

Originally posted by: Wreckem
Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

Not to piss in your Cheerios, but you've already missed early access. Early access for CE preorders started Sunday. The game goes live tomorrow.

However, the early access codes were not in the CE box, but rather would have been emailed to you or provided to you in another box you should have already gotten, along with Open Beta access codes.

 

[JD50]

Originally posted by: drebo

Originally posted by: Wreckem
Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

Not to piss in your Cheerios, but you've already missed early access. Early access for CE preorders started Sunday. The game goes live tomorrow.

However, the early access codes were not in the CE box, but rather would have been emailed to you or provided to you in another box you should have already gotten, along with Open Beta access codes.

I think he meant that he'll be pissed if he doesn't get the CE and his early access progress is wiped out because of that.

 

[Wreckem]

Originally posted by: drebo

Originally posted by: Wreckem
Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

Not to piss in your Cheerios, but you've already missed early access. Early access for CE preorders started Sunday. The game goes live tomorrow.

However, the early access codes were not in the CE box, but rather would have been emailed to you or provided to you in another box you should have already gotten, along with Open Beta access codes.

Ive been playing early access, Im in the mid teens. However, it is to my knowledge in order to keep your early access characters/account you must register the code in the CE box to the account you used the early access code with.

Edit: Well it appears every vendor is having issues. Reports are EA sent out errant emails. Although this isnt confirmed.

Some people' CE's have been delayed until OCTOBER from other vendors. The problem here is you HAVE TO enter your CE box code by next week or your stuff goes poof. Now its going to be up to Mythic/EA to delay that date.

This is the second problem with EA Ive had with this order. The WONT let you change your address. So when/if it ships I have to have UPS hold my package at their facility in my town instead of delivering it.

 

[drebo]

Your characters won't be deleted, you just won't be able to log in to your account.

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: Wreckem

Originally posted by: drebo

Originally posted by: Wreckem
Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

Not to piss in your Cheerios, but you've already missed early access. Early access for CE preorders started Sunday. The game goes live tomorrow.

However, the early access codes were not in the CE box, but rather would have been emailed to you or provided to you in another box you should have already gotten, along with Open Beta access codes.

Ive been playing early access, Im in the mid teens. However, it is to my knowledge in order to keep your early access characters/account you must register the code in the CE box to the account you used the early access code with.

Edit: Well it appears every vendor is having issues. Reports are EA sent out errant emails. Although this isnt confirmed.

Some people' CE's have been delayed until OCTOBER from other vendors. The problem here is you HAVE TO enter your CE box code by next week or your stuff goes poof. Now its going to be up to Mythic/EA to delay that date.

This is the second problem with EA Ive had with this order. The WONT let you change your address. So when/if it ships I have to have UPS hold my package at their facility in my town instead of delivering it.

My CE copy from amazon arrived at 2pm today. Woot!

I sold it though so it's no longer in my hands lol.

 

[Baked]

Did they post an official time on when the registration will be live for everybody?

 

[drebo]

10am tomorrow.

 

[Baked]

Hmmm, I was able to create an account and active my key at 9pm PST. I'm downloading the 204MB patch right now.

 

[imported_sushicide]

How long did it take you guys to get your pre-order code? I ordered from CircuitCity on Sunday I have yet to get an email from them, except one tonight telling me that the copies are out of stock and will be delayed.

 

[IEC]

The trailer looks quite good, but it's an MMO

 

[Baked]

Spent some time playing. Feels like WoW all over again. I'm sleepy now.

 

[Xed]

@ Wreckem

EA Store CE Pre-order Update
James Nichols | Customer Service | 09/18/2008 @ 02:16:15 EST

Greetings!

Some players have recently received an email stating that their Collector's Edition Pre-Order has been back ordered. This email was sent to most on accident and the issue has since been resolved. A majority of those who received the initial email will have their order processed and shipped on time. A small number of customers were affected by the delay due to these issues. Those affected by this will be notified via email to inform them of how they may continue playing until their retail box arrives.

Rest assured anyone affected will be able to continue playing uninterrupted as they wait for their copy to arrive. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused and if you have any questions about your order, please contact customer support by visiting:
http://eastore.custhelp.com/cg...g/php/enduser/home.php and click on the ?Contact Us? link.

Thank you!

 

[Mem]

Originally posted by: Wreckem

Originally posted by: drebo

Originally posted by: Wreckem
Motherfucking EA drops the ball.

I had preordered the Collectors Edition from EA and they sent me an email today saying it is out of stock. What the mother fucking fuck. I will be pissed if I lose all my early access progress because EA oversold its on allotted CE amounts.

Not to piss in your Cheerios, but you've already missed early access. Early access for CE preorders started Sunday. The game goes live tomorrow.

However, the early access codes were not in the CE box, but rather would have been emailed to you or provided to you in another box you should have already gotten, along with Open Beta access codes.

Ive been playing early access, Im in the mid teens. However, it is to my knowledge in order to keep your early access characters/account you must register the code in the CE box to the account you used the early access code with.

Edit: Well it appears every vendor is having issues. Reports are EA sent out errant emails. Although this isnt confirmed.

Some people' CE's have been delayed until OCTOBER from other vendors. The problem here is you HAVE TO enter your CE box code by next week or your stuff goes poof. Now its going to be up to Mythic/EA to delay that date.

This is the second problem with EA Ive had with this order. The WONT let you change your address. So when/if it ships I have to have UPS hold my package at their facility in my town instead of delivering it.

Warhammer Europe wise they have done a cool thing for CE owners.

Today we will see many thousands of new WAR players registering their licence keys. We would like to remind those of you who took part in the Headstart that you can take advantage of a grace period to avoid the need to register today. All Headstart customers can still play without entering a retail licence key for the next seven days if they were a Standard Edition pre-order or fourteen days if they pre-ordered a Collector's Edition.

My CE version has been despatched from play.com yesterday so I shold get it tomorrow.

 

[VashHT]

I got my CE version yesterday and wow the box is huge. I like how the orc model came in the real model packaging, and the books are really nice, hardbound and everything. Haven't tried registering my key but I was still able to login this morning on my account.

 

[ElFenix]

so can i go to best buy and pick this up?

 

[Jschmuck2]

You sure can. As of yesterday, Best Buy had CEs in stock (at least they did in Los Feliz, CA). I picked one up - common sense got the better of me this morning, though and I'll be returning it.

 

[JD50]

I'm a Dwarf Rune Priest on Wolfenberg. I think it's pretty good so far, but I said the same about AOC, I guess only time will tell.

 

[ElFenix]

ok bought it

gonna install it on my work computer (i am the IT department, though it isn't part of my job description) and start squatting names

 

[Mem]

Originally posted by: ElFenix
ok bought it

gonna install it on my work computer (i am the IT department, though it isn't part of my job description) and start squatting names

Hope you enjoy it ,I guess only time will tell .