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I'm interested in it, but I don't really have the time for a MMO right now. Plus I wanted to see how something as different as this did before I invested the money.
 

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I'll be getting this soon. Wish more companies had Aussie servers like SWTOR.
 

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I've got it... But I'm not really doing much with it. Not because the game isn't good, but because you name the bug, I've hit it.

:( Its hard to have fun when you spend more time writing up what caused the bug than playing.
 

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I tried it during beta, it was a decent enough game, but didn't think it was good enough to pay a monthly fee for.
 

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I haven't hit any bugs as of yet, Flik. Was this pre-patch 1.3?
 

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Maybe, I haven't been online to play much over the last while. If 1.3 is recent, then maybe I'll be able not to have the game crash every time I touch the lore stuff or that.
 

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Yeah I think it is pretty recent. The lore interactions have been all good so far for me. No crashes, huzzah! :p

What server did you roll on (not that it really matters, but..) ?
 

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I'm on Daemon, but I could easily start up a new character.

Also Blade + Assault Rifle is ridiculous. I tear things up with it so easily.

And I'm going to re-do the early quests to build up my APs & SPs. The more stuff I can do, the more decks I can rotate around.
 

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The first content update dropped today. It's pretty sweet!



NEW MISSIONS

  • Carter Unleashed:
    An action mission set at the Innsmouth Academy on Solomon Island, where the player gets to know more about
    the exceptionally gifted student Carter. Exploring the hallway below the academy, Carter will need help controlling her powers
    before they get completely out of hand.

  • Crime and Punishment:
    Bestselling horror author Sam Krieg came to Solomon Island to write his latest novel -- but there's more to it than that.
    Through this investigation, the player will dig into Krieg's works and the mind of an obsessed fan to learn more about the dark and hidden history of Solomon Island.

  • Hell & Bach:
    Daredevil reporter Daniel Bach is working on the story of all stories, his shot at finally winning a Pulitzer.
    For years, he's been chasing the ghost of Theodore Wicker, only to end up trapped at the Overlook Motel outside Kingsmouth Town.
    But Wicker's story doesn't end here -- nor did it start here. Following the bread crumbs back in time, the player will investigate the mystery of Wicker,
    and learn more about what brought him to the gates of hell...and beyond.

  • Funeral Crasher:
    Eleanor Franklin only has her cats and her ghosts to keep her company at her mansion in Blue Mountain -- and now the ghosts are getting restless.
    When the dead themselves are spooked, the living must pay heed.

  • The 3rd Age:
    There have been Ages before ours, and the evidence lies beneath. In Egypt, the sand is thin, and the remnants of past
    Ages are beginning to spread their influence across the world. The Seven Sentinels hold the key to an investigation that begins in the present,
    and delves deep into the distant past.

  • Red Handed:
    It wasn't chance that brought Dr Varias to this distant part of the Carpathians at this particular point in time.
    Following in his father's footsteps, Varias is attempting to unravel the mystery of the Red Hand. Why did they build a vast facility beneath this desolate region?
    What were they doing here? And how was Varias' father involved? In this investigation, we answer some burning questions about this secret
    Soviet era genetic research project -- and how it ties into the events of the present.

But that's not all! Another mission awaits observant players on Solomon Island -- one that explores a character that may be more than she pretends to be...

NEW NIGHTMARE MODE DUNGEONS
Two dungeons are receiving new Nightmare modes: The Ankh and Hell Fallen.
Increased challenges, increased rewards, and a chance to test new builds, new synergies and to put your team to the test against some of the toughest and fiercest challenges in The Secret World! Who will be the first to conquer The Ankh and Hell Fallen in Nightmare mode? When 'Unleashed' is unleashed, we will find out!

THE MARKETPLACE
Unleashed also contains the brand new, cross-dimensional Marketplace, allowing players to sell, trade and ship items to other players, no matter where they're playing. The Marketplace will be an integral part of The Secret World's growing economy, giving players more flexibility when it comes to how they equip their characters, and how they procure PAX.
 

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You guys playing a fair bit? Trying to decide which server to join.

Now that I've read about the single-server thing, I guess it doesn't matter as much.
 

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You bastards are going to suck me in aren't you?

I guess I'll give the free weekend a shot since I have it off.

Templar here I come.
 

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I have to re-install the game thanks to reboot of the entire computer and I need to wait till mid-month to sub (whoops), but I think it definitely holds the interest. Though with the money marketplace (not the user one, but an actual store to buy stuff), I think it'll hit free to play within 6 months. Just saying.

I definitely recommend anyone who has a chance to play it this weekend.
 

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Whoever joins up, post your nickname to this thread. One really cool thing about this game, is due to the investigation missions - you have to do a lot of research on the net - so they've included a fully functional browser within the game. You can actually post here while you're playing. Really cool feature!
 

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Flit said:
Though with the money marketplace (not the user one, but an actual store to buy stuff), I think it'll hit free to play within 6 months. Just saying.

I wouldn't mind this at all. Even though I shelled out the $50 for the digital copy of the game itself, I still think that F2P is a more viable model. I guess we'll have to wait and see what the subscription numbers are but this is definitely a game that I WANT to stick around for the long haul. Devs have said they have at least 7 years worth of content updates planned as of right now.
 

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;D If they've got it spread out like that, its a good thing. Oh yeah, I was going to mention the in game browser. I actually had to use it twice because I got stuck and needed to know who or what something was.

The F2P model has shown that you make more than the amount of money you would as a sub-only. The question is if you have the content or the fanbase to keep it alive.
 

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Well I know nothing about gameplay or anything, but I will not turn down a free weekend.

Now to just wait for the download. This is going to take a while.
 

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I'm still working on mine, I think it stopped when my comp went to sleep while I was at work. Stupid sleeping computer.
 

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Install done, let's hope my laptop can handle. Intro movies seem to run OK, so I'm hopeful. Went to Daemon server since that seems to be the TSM popular one. Guess I'll go Templar as well. Kinda like the thought of being an Illuminati, but they sound a bit too "sneak around" sort. I'm more of a "shotgun to the face" type.
 

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Actually spec'ing my guy to be a Soldier, so I'm working on my pistols and assault rifles. As my weekend winds down, I'm giving it a solid "It's Fun". Graphics aren't great, but not terrible. I like the inclusion of the browser, although it makes most quests a joke since you can basically have your hand held through them. Still though, it's fun. If they keep my character until it goes FtP, I'll gladly pick it up full time.

One question. I thought your first uniform was unlocked at level 3. Where is it? Looked everywhere around the base.
 

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That is a downside of the browser.. but if you can resist the temptation to look up walkthroughs, it acts as a handy tool to research some of the investigations (the morse code one especially).
 

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I'll be on Daemon. Just waiting for my paycheck, which is every 15th and 30th of the month, so its a pain in the ass to wait.
 
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