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This looks my type of MMO
Let the videos speak for themselves
Gameplay video
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-CdQmxH96M]
Trailer
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wKw9AGX3bs]
Gameplay with Dev. Commentary
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZvGdLsUO8M]
Just watched the vid with dev commentary - looks fucking awesome.
Definitely a beta I'd like to get involved in :)
hmmm looks a lot like how Tablula Rasa was before it failed.... which was sad cos that game had sooo much promise.
It strikes me as a blend of Tabula Rasa, Borderlands and Hellgate: London.
This has a hell of a lot of promise if it gets off the ground, isn't pushed out too quickly and has a productive beta period.
Good thing also when it is final release will be free (but with micro Transactions I am sure)
yeah they've said it'll have micros, but they've stated categorically that they loathe the idea of a newb player having better kit than older players purely because of cash... so has that in its favour
Finally, an MMO I have a real interest in. Sci-fi win.
Holy fuck that looks awesome.
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Holy fuck that looks awesome.
That is what I said. I watched it three times :)
Reminds a of planetside meets borderlands and ut3.
Interview with Executive Producer
Interview: We chat with the executive producer for Firefall
Planetside was awesome! and yes I agree.. Tabula Rasa / Planetside for sure
yer i'd play the beta of that for sure looks like fun, never played borderlands but cant go wrong with jetpacks :D
If you want to get in with a chance for the beta - I'd suggest registering on the official forums, as they will be selecting their beta entrants from their forum list.
Registered.
ditto, marked you as referrer, rec. hope 'rec' was the name you signed up on.
also they have an aussie server request thread: Firefall Forums - Oceanic server infrastructure request
worth signing just in case
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Registered.
+1
dang should of made my username ' rec ' :P
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also they have an aussie server request thread: Firefall Forums - Oceanic server infrastructure request
worth signing just in case
+1
Yep used 'rec'
Signed up also. Hope they release something soon
[Video: http://vimeo.com/red5/pvp-sunkenharbor]
Looks kinda clunky. It better be good though. I've been looking forward to this game for so long!
Apparently the beta process is about to open for this, and it's being run Google styles.
Quote from "Firefall Fuckers 4th August 2011":
Hey all. We are super excited to announce a few more details about the Firefall beta program. Yesterday, Mark Kern announced that the Firefall beta program will be expanded from just our Friends & Family to include members of our community starting after PAX Prime at the end of August. I wanted to take this opportunity to go over the beta selection process and hopefully answer some of the questions you all have been asking.
Getting into the Beta
There are multiple ways to get into the Firefall beta. The first is to sign up on www.firefallthegame.comand wait for an invite from Red 5 Studios directly. This is what many of you have already done. By registering for the beta, you are also already creating your Firefall account, joining the Firefall community, and participating in conversations directly with the development team giving direction and feedback on Firefall.
Over the next few months, we will be selecting users from the community to participate in the Firefall beta. To start with, these numbers will be small, but will grow more and more as we seek additional feedback, different computer configurations, and increased load on our game servers.
Another way you might receive an invite is by participating in giveaways or contests on the Firefall website or partner websites over the coming months. More specifics and detailed information on these events will be revealed as they come up, but expect to see Firefall on your favorite gaming websites soon.
That brings us to the very special reveal from Mark’s announcement…
The Firefall Beta Invitation System
Firefall is a game designed for massive co-operative gameplay. What is more fun than playing with your friends? It’s never fun being the one person in your group of gaming friends that gets an invite to a beta and the rest just have to wait. Since we want people to play with folks they know, we decided to shake up how beta invites are traditionally distributed and to take a note from some of the web-based application betas that have been a big hit in recent years.
At various stages throughout the beta, current testers in the beta will receive invites they can distribute to anyone they choose. The invited person will receive an e-mail inviting them to into the beta..
We think this is going to be an awesome way to expand our beta test size while building and maintaining an even stronger sense of community in-game. We hope this will lead to you all having even more fun with your friends and being able to give better feedback on your experiences.
“Release” Date
Another thing Mark pointed out in the article on The Escapist is that Firefall is a free online service that has already “launched” and has active users. As such, we don’t have an official launch date as you would see with other games or products. In December of this year, we plan to open up the Firefall virtual item store and begin taking micro-transaction payments that will fund the game. This is also the point in time when we would perform our final character wipe to reset all players for the last time.
Our beta invitation system and user acquisition will continue to expand through December in order to ensure a stable, consistent, and fun environment for Firefall.
The Fun Begins
There you have it. I hope this answered most of your questions. This is a real exciting time for all of us at Red 5. It has been a long time coming, but we’re finally ready to deliver the game into the hands of gamers. I can’t wait to start reading your feedback after you get your first chance to play Firefall.
In the meantime, be sure to join us at GamesCom in Cologne, Germany or PAX Prime in Seattle, WA this month. Get your first taste while you wait for that e-mail to come. Thanks!
well here's hoping one of us gets a beta key..
Quote from The Happy Devil;399513:
well here's hoping one of us gets a beta key..
Agreed, i'm about to sign up
Been signed up for ages now - heres hoping :D
seniority of applications plzkthnx!
Lots of gameplay footage, and dev commentary.
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUF38bLzOf8]
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdqf44YsmU8]
Mm, the more I see the less I care.
Ok so they're holding a beta promotion thing where you invite people to play firefall, in order to get a merch pet. As in the Merch from Penny Arcade.
Firefall: Crystite Challenge
Did I read right that this will be F2P? There was an article in PC Gamer or something.
Yeah it's been intended to be F2P from the beginning. Before the current F2P trend went universal.
So turns out I got a beta key in january, installing now :P
Bah. I want a review.
Oooo!!
Quote from Harbinger;406344:
So turns out I got a beta key in january, installing now :P
I hate you :(
I actually like it. I like it a lot.
There has been a massive update, they completely changed a lot of the game and they also gave everyone with beta access another invite. So I have one to give out.
Now who's up for sexual favours? :P
[Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4E63IoXcZQ&list=UUxf5w-2pnx74SpNy6P7QWSA&index=1&feature=plcp]
Might jump back in tonight then. :)
fuck that, just cause 2 MP test tonight! JC2-MP
How do I get that?
when the timer runs down, the MP client will be listed in their downloads area - must have a copy of JC2 to play tho
Ah ok cool. I own it so that's ok. Re-downloading it now! Will wait for the timer to finish and shiz. Ta!
Yeah so that was pretty awful.
Now trying to patch Firefall. It's already downloaded 4GB... now another 3.... weird. Can't wait!!
Sounds like you haven't logged in for a few beta updates.
The latest one is 5gb.
So they are making people founders with gear, names saves and more also they have a PAX discount going on at the moment.
Firefall: Founders' Package Program
Yeah going to get myself a sweet hog :)
If anyone has a spare beta key let me know too. :D I really should play the game before buy up big for it.
pm me your email - i have 2 invites.
Where do you find the invites Aegis? I've been in the beta for a while but haven't seen any invites floating around? Should I be looking anywhere in particular?
on the beta site Firefall: Friends & Family Beta - in the menu- has a big obvious: DOWNLOADS | INVITES(2) | COMMUNITY
Awesome. Thanks dude.