Age of Conan Feedback thread

[CaptnStubing]

Can we sticky this please?


So give us your thoughts about the game so far. Keep in mind that as of this very moment it is still BETA, so don't complain in here that it is buggy. Yes it is going to be buggy because they are stressing the service so they can work out bugs for the official launch.

This is a open BETA so post your pictures or videos.

[nekrosoft13]

its a beta, we not supposed to say what we think about it

[CaptnStubing]

its a beta, we not supposed to say what we think about it
It is a open BETA, so there isn't any NDA.

This is a screen shot of the email I received from Fileplanet about the Conan BETA

[killahsin]

it seems good but its extremly unstable for me

[nekrosoft13]

It is a open BETA, so there isn't any NDA.

This is a screen shot of the email I received from Fileplanet about the Conan BETA

i didn't get that e-mail, just got one e-mail with the download link and key

[CaptnStubing]

i didn't get that e-mail, just got one e-mail with the download link and key
Probably because you didn't set up your account yet as you stated in the other Conan Thread.

[Logical]

its a beta, we not supposed to say what we think about it

Like thats ever stopped anyone on NVnews before now lol

[kazna]

I got the email as well, there is no NDA. The game went gold and will launch in 20 days, this "beta" is just to stress test the servers.

Its not WoW enough for me, tbh. So many things seem clunky compared to WoW, but its still very new. The default UI is a step forward in some ways, but a massive step backwards in others. I'm surprised they borrowed so little from the WoW UI addon community. Hopefully Conan's UI will be just a customizable.

The game runs quite speedy on "high" settings at 1680x1050. Average around 75 fps, dips into the high 40s. A lot of glitches though, shadows not being rendered on some scenes and can't hear NPCs voices.

Only level 5 atm, these are just initial impressions.

[CaptnStubing]

I honestly don't want it to be like WoW. I'm tired of the easy play style of WoW.

I like your feedback though.

You say it runs well. Are you using DX9 or DX10?

[|MaguS|]

(w/opics)

[CaptnStubing]

(w/opics)
Don't worry, I'll be posting a bunch when I get home.

My system specs are

Windows Vista
8800gts SLI
2gig Ram
AMD 6000

I'll post pics at the best FPS so those who are not in the BETA can get an idea of what a decent computer can do with this graphics engine.

[killahsin]

its only dx9 at the moment even though it has the dx10 setting it doesnt do anything.

[CaptnStubing]

its only dx9 at the moment even though it has the dx10 setting it doesnt do anything.
Funny, I was just reading that. Thanks for the info tho.

[Elvin Presler]

From the Closed Beta invite I just got:


Dear Age of Conan Tech Tester,

First of all, we wish to thank you for participating in the Age of Conan Tech Test program. The Tech tests have worked tremendously well for us. We have learned and improved the game considerably based on your valuable efforts.

To show our appreciation for your time and dedication during these tests, we would like to take this opportunity to invite you into the Closed Beta for Age of Conan! This invite gives you unrestricted access to the entire splendor of Age of Conan, and we hope you will continue to test the game all the way until release. Seeing this is a closed beta you will get to test the latest and best of what we have, and you can expect to see many improvements in the next few weeks.

We will hold the Closed Beta NDA for everyone but journalists until launch, but you are allowed to openly communicate about your experiences up to level 13. We still have many additions and improvements to the game prior to launch, as you will surely see by playing in the next couple of weeks. Even the early experience will improve greatly in the upcoming period, so we urge you to speak about it in public should you wish to.

Of course there is a catch to all of this, and we need you all to start updating your clients immediately. There is still information we really need to get, so we kindly ask you to help us out one more time. King Conan demands your presence in Hyboria at 6pm GMT Friday 2nd May!

This is what we plan to do, and where we need your help, so please read the following information carefully:

On the 2nd of May 4 PM GMT, we will bring down all Closed Beta servers. Check here(link).
Two hours later at 6pm, ClosedBeta-2, ClosedBeta-3 and ClosedBeta-4 will open for all new and old Closed Beta testers.
We need everyone to log onto one of the three servers, and play as you would normally to help us stress our databases.
24 hours later, provided we get the results we need, we will bring down the three Closed Beta servers. As soon as possible we will bring back up ALL Closed Beta servers.
When all servers are up you are free to play on your preferred server
We recommend you try the most populated one which is ClosedBeta-1, and start at least one character there
As a part of this your account has automatically been upgraded to Closed Beta. You are thereby already signed up. You will however need to patch your existing client, if you have it installed. Once installed and patched, you should be able to access the Closed Beta right away. You can also download a new install through the account page.

Your forum account will also be upgraded, and from 6pm GMT tomorrow it allows you access to the Closed Beta forums. The forums are our major avenue of communication, and it’s the place where you will find info on downtime, updates, and other information. Please make sure to check them regularly.

Thank you again for your time and dedication, we hope you will enjoy the Closed Beta, and that you will continue to give us constructive feedback.

Regards,
Funcom

[Bman212121]

Cool thanks for the info. I'm installing it as we speak. As long as it's DX9 I might be able to snap a couple of 1920 x 1200 screenies with AA / AF.

[Elvin Presler]

That closed beta stuff I got may be different than the fileplanet one though. It gets confusing...tech beta, closed beta, open beta.

[kazna]

Character Screen

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7545/characterscreenwh9.jpg

Talking to a guard NPC

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/7967/talkingtoguardfv5.jpg

Abilities

http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/6017/abilitiessn9.jpg

Quest Log

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/349/questlogoc4.jpg

Combat

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4816/combatsx0.jpg

First City

http://img368.imageshack.us/img368/2447/firstcitypb2.jpg

PWNED By Pirates

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/7559/deathii4.jpg

[nekrosoft13]

game is fun so far, combat system is a bit weird

[|MaguS|]

Maybe I will get it upon launch...

[Bman212121]

LMAO at the Global Chat. Really brings optimism about the game.

[killahsin]

global chat is full of a bunch of retards who dont understand the open beta = debug client. i really wish fc didnt use the debug client for open beta because so many people will whine about it.

[WeReWoLf]

Yay! Now i'm not under NDA :D

[BronzeGod]

HOLY GUILD WARS BATMAN !!!!!!11

[nekrosoft13]

where is that tina in the first city?

[CaptnStubing]

It is Guild Wars-ish but so much better