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Post by riffraff on Aug 19, 2012 8:18:42 GMT -6
If anyone's looking for a fun game to tide them over until the 25th, I highly recommend SMITE. It's a free-to-play MOBA that is currently in open beta testing (scheduled to be released in December). In the game, two opposing teams of five people compete to destroy enemy towers, phoenixes, and guardians (and gank other players, of course). The team that destroys the opponent's guardian wins. You can play one of 21 unique gods (new ones are still being added), ranging the spectrum from Ra to Odin to Guan Yu. SMITE is played from a first person, over-the-shoulder perspective, which makes it different from other MOBA's such as DotA or League of Legends. While it does require some degree of manual dexterity to become proficient, it isn't as "twitchy" as FPS games such as CS. I've been playing it now for the past two weeks, and had a blast. If you're interested in learning more about SMITE, check out this video from ForceSC2Strategy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gsQkVbLU8oYou can download the game from here: account.hirezstudios.com/smitegame/I can email you a free beta key from in-game, so you want immediate access, just shoot me your email address. |
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Post by danomeon on Aug 19, 2012 11:36:23 GMT -6
I've been watching youtube videos about this for a long time now, I'm really excited for the live launch. I feel like TotalBiscuit did a pretty good job of introducing the game in his "WTF is Smite" video.
I'm not sure who I might be playing once I'm in game. Anubis, Arachnea, Wu-kong, Guan Yu... too many to choose from.
Anyways, I'd be totally happy to give the game a spin in beta if you're willing to give away one of those keys, I've been watching it for a while. It would certainly be a good way to pass this next week up until GW2. Then again, if you want to save the beta keys or if someone else wants them more GW2 is only a week away so I can go without.
Anyways, looking forward to playing this, either in the beta or when it goes live in a few months! Just shoot me a key via the PM on this website if'n you're feeling like it, but it's no big deal if someone else needs 'em.
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Post by riffraff on Aug 19, 2012 11:45:24 GMT -6
Hey Danomeon, I just PM'd you a beta key. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have! My favorite gods thus far have been AO Kuang, Anhur, and Bakasura.
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Post by danomeon on Aug 19, 2012 11:56:09 GMT -6
Hey Danomeon, I just PM'd you a beta key. Hope you enjoy it as much as I have! My favorite gods thus far have been AO Kuang, Anhur, and Bakasura. Much appreciated, I've started the download and will be checking out that PM soon. Looking forward to playing it! |
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Post by Loggahead on Aug 19, 2012 12:21:24 GMT -6
I'll give it a shot if you can pm me a key. I've never played a moba and this looks interesting...
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Post by riffraff on Aug 19, 2012 12:30:17 GMT -6
I'll give it a shot if you can pm me a key. I've never played a moba and this looks interesting... I PM'd you a key. My in-game ID is RiffRaff42, if you ever want to group. If we can get five people from the guild to play, it might be fun to have a pre-made group. |
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Post by Loggahead on Aug 20, 2012 13:01:43 GMT -6
Awesome! I got it and DL'd the client. Played a solo match to see what's it's all about. Fairly neat but I'm not sure how much I'll play it.
Im actually thinking Im going to starve myself from any gaming and catch up on some Netflix shows / movies with the wife this week.
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Post by orion on Aug 20, 2012 13:16:01 GMT -6
Good idea logga  |
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Post by Loggahead on Aug 20, 2012 13:52:52 GMT -6
Called putting change in the pocket... err... maybe something else...  |
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Post by danomeon on Aug 20, 2012 14:41:12 GMT -6
I played a game as anubis, and I really dug the playstyle. I've always been a fan of MOBA games, and getting a third person view like this really changes the dynamic of the game much more than I thought it would. Ganking in particular feels a lot more fresh because players don't have that isometric perspective that allows them to see enemies coming. The frost giant in particular is devastating with ganks because of that darn icewall attacks. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play this while I wait for Guild wars 2!
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Post by ralimar on Aug 20, 2012 17:31:22 GMT -6
Never been a Mba fan myself but hopefully it helps you all with the wait this week . |
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Post by riffraff on Aug 20, 2012 20:33:52 GMT -6
I played a game as anubis, and I really dug the playstyle. I've always been a fan of MOBA games, and getting a third person view like this really changes the dynamic of the game much more than I thought it would. Ganking in particular feels a lot more fresh because players don't have that isometric perspective that allows them to see enemies coming. The frost giant in particular is devastating with ganks because of that darn icewall attacks. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to play this while I wait for Guild wars 2! Glad you enjoyed it, Dano! Anubis seems to have a very powerful ultimate, especially in the late-game. I recommend buying the Purification Beads, as they allow you to break CC, such as Ymir's freeze or Artemis' boar charge. |
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