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Champions Online - Has a better name than CoX.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I went back several pages, and I am not seeing which outlet has the pre-order with the fake-money.

    Maybe we should first page this stuff, along with the lifetime stuff

    GameStop
    GameStop is offering access to the Early Start Program, giving customers who preorder a few days headstart in the game before its official launch on September 1st! In addition, all preorders include the exclusive Insectoid Airfoil costume piece and the Experimental Anti-Graviton Generator flight travel power at character creation.

    Wal-Mart
    Wal-Mart offers a Limited Edition Package with collectible lenticular cover, which also includes a zone map, iron-on decal, and ten additional Cryptic Points.

    Best Buy
    Best Buy offers access to the Early Start Program, along with an exclusive action figure in-game and a damage resistance item.

    Amazon
    Amazon preorders receive five additional Cryptic Points, and three exclusive costume pieces: Harlequin Headpiece, Black Knight Helmet, and Grenade Chest Strap.

    Direct2Drive
    Direct2Drive pre-orders receive a Mechanoppendage Backpack costume piece, as well as the ability to download the Champions Online game client beginning August 5th.

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  • DisDis Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    So anyone going to invest the US$200 Lifetime Subscription?

    http://www.champions-online.com/exclusive_specials

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2009
    It should be noted, ebgames is the same as gamestop, being that they are the same company.
    Dis wrote: »
    So anyone going to invest the US$200 Lifetime Subscription?

    http://www.champions-online.com/exclusive_specials

    Thinking about it.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Dis wrote: »
    So anyone going to invest the US$200 Lifetime Subscription?

    http://www.champions-online.com/exclusive_specials

    Probably not, as I don't think I like the game enough that I'd be playing it long enough to make that investment worth it. (Not to say I don't like the game, of course)

    To be fully honest, I WISH I liked the game enough that I'd be willing to drop $200 and play it till the end of time. Right now, playing beyond the free month is going to be entirely dependant on what kind of guild we manage to get together. So far, I haven't even grouped with another PA member yet. (Curse you guys for always being at different levels than me! Also my schedule of always working during the prime times also gets in the way.)

    Once I hit the level cap, and we try out the endgame content, that'll probably give the insight needed to judge how long I'll be playing the game.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    This week's patch notes are up!

    And they are good.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Soo... Did Pony die, or did he just cash a fat check from Cryptic and retire to the bahamas? :D

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  • NAND NORNAND NOR Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    It should be noted, ebgames is the same as gamestop, being that they are the same company.
    Dis wrote: »
    So anyone going to invest the US$200 Lifetime Subscription?

    http://www.champions-online.com/exclusive_specials

    Thinking about it.

    Same here.

    As much as I hate to say it, I'm thinking about jumping ship from CoH to Champions. CoH just seems to have lost a lot of magic. I think AE has a lot to do with it ... but the community seems smaller and less "there." The Penny Arcade channel and supergroups are all but dead too, and those were one of my favorite parts of the game.

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  • AtomicDynamoAtomicDynamo Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Yes the patch notes are the ones I have been looking forward to the most :winky:

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    It's gonna be sad when this thing is out of beta and we don't get shedloads of updates every week. :S

    If they actually kept updating the game at this rate, that $200 might actually become worth it.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

    Holy crap, I won't actually miss anything due to work this Wednesday..

    though it means I need to go to bed before 11pm tonight :D

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  • chrono_travellerchrono_traveller Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I guess maybe only Akinos can probably answer this, but will Steam not have a pre-order (and pre-order bonus) or is one in the works?

    If not, I'm probably just gonna use the Direct2Drive one because I'm a digital distribution junkie.

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I guess maybe only Akinos can probably answer this, but will Steam not have a pre-order (and pre-order bonus) or is one in the works?

    If not, I'm probably just gonna use the Direct2Drive one because I'm a digital distribution junkie.

    If the Steam one came with HEV suit parts, I'd totally go with that one.

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  • WrenWren ninja_bird Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    a special super super fat body type option

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  • SightTDWSightTDW Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

    Holy crap, I won't actually miss anything due to work this Wednesday..

    though it means I need to go to bed before 11pm tonight :D

    This is going to be such a challenge for me. I was up til 4am just last night...

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  • randombattlerandombattle Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    SightTDW wrote: »
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

    Holy crap, I won't actually miss anything due to work this Wednesday..

    though it means I need to go to bed before 11pm tonight :D

    This is going to be such a challenge for me. I was up til 4am just last night...
    Man this sucks ass I have to work closing shift tomorrow so I wont get to play at all!

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  • KingMoleKingMole Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

    Booo on these test times.

    Really terrible for me (being in Pacific).

    Hell, really terrible for everyone.

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  • FoefallerFoefaller Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    KingMole wrote: »
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Well, tomorrows test times are apparently 8am-2pm Pacific. Hope this means we are in for another weekend test.

    Booo on these test times.

    Really terrible for me (being in Pacific).

    At least they're starting 2 hours earlier than normal, that means I can get an hour before work, since I'm in Central and work doesn't start untill noon... and considering what all is planned for tommorow, I'd probably be too tired to play afterwards anyway :P

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  • SentrySentry Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    yeah, nice. My first day in the beta and I can play... not at all.

    Oh well... here's to Friday.

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Don't sweat it guys, I don't have any work tomorrow, so I'll be getting up at 9AM, taking a nice hot shower and making a hearty breakfast, and then logging in as soon as the server boots up. I will experience it for you.

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  • MrVyngaardMrVyngaard Live From New Etoile Straight Outta SosariaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Incenjucar wrote: »
    Don't sweat it guys, I don't have any work tomorrow, so I'll be getting up at 9AM, taking a nice hot shower and making a hearty breakfast, and then logging in as soon as the server boots up. I will experience it for you.

    Oh no you don't. I'll be there too, swinging around and punching bugs in the face!

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  • Just_Bri_ThanksJust_Bri_Thanks Seething with rage from a handbasket.Registered User, ClubPA regular
    edited August 2009
    I preordered!

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  • The Cow KingThe Cow King a island Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Incenjucar wrote: »
    Don't sweat it guys, I don't have any work tomorrow, so I'll be getting up at 9AM, taking a nice hot shower and making a hearty breakfast, and then logging in as soon as the server boots up. I will experience it for you.

    Im super enjoying this playtest time if my math is correct my shift begins JUST as it ends so I can play the whole day.

    I'm sooo happy and angry that in order to wake up I need to go to sleep now :|.

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  • eelektrikeelektrik Southern CaliforniaRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Hey Akinos, is Cryptic going to be at the Atari booth at PAX this year?

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  • Undead ScottsmanUndead Scottsman Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    eelektrik wrote: »
    Hey Akinos, is Cryptic going to be at the Atari booth at PAX this year?

    IIRC, they are, but they'll be showing off Star Trek Online mostly (Since Champions will be out by then.)

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  • guruslothgurusloth Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    so I just tried logging into the preview website and it gave me an error message

    anyone else have this problem?

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  • ScosglenScosglen Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Well, I work evenings, so I for one am happy about the schedule :mrgreen:

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  • Lux782Lux782 Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I apparently missed some pages. Seems everyone is informed.

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Wow I'm glad I checked before logging off tonight they're starting at a DIFFERENT TIME THAN USUAL.

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  • WrenWren ninja_bird Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    so wait, 6 hours of testing? they don't actually want anything tested do they

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  • WasabiBombWasabiBomb Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I suspect that they're afraid their servers can't handle an influx of ten thousand beta testers. Not a good sign, this close to ship date.

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  • AddaAdda LondonRegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    WasabiBomb wrote: »
    I suspect that they're afraid their servers can't handle an influx of ten thousand beta testers. Not a good sign, this close to ship date.

    I suspect they are doing a smaller run in anticipation of a full weekend test just like they did two weeks ago.

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  • ArchArch Neat-o, mosquito! Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Wahhhhhat....8am to 2pm PDT?

    :?

    :x

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  • DajianDajian Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Man. I played CoH when it first launched and I have sworn off MMOs for over two years now, but you guys sucked me in with your praise.

    Pre-ordered. Looking forward to seeing this at launch and playing with some PA folks again.

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  • SightTDWSightTDW Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    I can't believe I got up this early. Somebody at Cryptic owes me a cup of coffee.

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  • The Cow KingThe Cow King a island Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    SightTDW wrote: »
    I can't believe I got up this early. Somebody at Cryptic owes me a cup of coffee.

    Now if I could only log in.

    Oh hey I fail time translations whooooops.

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  • DissociaterDissociater Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Dajian wrote: »
    Man. I played CoH when it first launched and I have sworn off MMOs for over two years now, but you guys sucked me in with your praise.

    Pre-ordered. Looking forward to seeing this at launch and playing with some PA folks again.

    I've also been convinced to give it a try some time after launch whereas before I had already written it off. But I think I'm going to wait for a price drop for the client.

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  • Dr. FaceDr. Face King of Pants Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Has there been any releases as to how Turbine's funbucks are going to be used/what things will cost? Now that I am looking at the lifetime sub I also have to look into pre-ordering and the pre-order perks. The funbucks don't seem like much of a perk unless I know what I can do with them.

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  • IncenjucarIncenjucar VChatter Seattle, WARegistered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Wren wrote: »
    so wait, 6 hours of testing? they don't actually want anything tested do they

    Mostly just server stability and that one thing.

    Possible that this means good things for the weekend.

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  • ArchArch Neat-o, mosquito! Registered User regular
    edited August 2009
    Incenjucar wrote: »
    Wren wrote: »
    so wait, 6 hours of testing? they don't actually want anything tested do they

    Mostly just server stability and that one thing.

    Possible that this means good things for the weekend.

    Yea, well I guess that means I'm raiding tonite!

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