THE BORE
General => Video Game Bored => Topic started by: Smooth Groove on December 12, 2010, 06:38:24 PM
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Started a new thread since the Beta is easy to get in and a couple of us have already tried it. Post your hero if you can.
I've played it for about 3-4 hours. The graphics are pretty nice for a MMORPG although it sucks that AA isn't supported and the game is capped at 30fps.
In terms of gameplay, it's not bad to play. The story is ripped out of a comic book and it's really cool to see all the different DC big names romping around. However, combat is clickety-click like most MMORPGS with little skill and strategy involved. Much of this could be alleviated if they allow you to gain powers at a quicker pace. There's a nice variety of powers but you have to go through much of the crap before getting the cool stuff.
In sum, it's definitely worth checking out if you're a DC or MMO fan but it probably won't convert non-MMO gamers.
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Is it an open Beta on the PC? I don't wanna wait for (or try) the PS3's beta.
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http://www.fileplanet.com/promotions/dcuniverse/
You can sign up for the DC Universe Online beta with a free fileplanet account, either PS3 or PC.
PC beta is 13 gigs. Hopefully the PS3 one is smaller. PS3 beta is 15 gigs.
forget that
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15.4 gbs after installation. It's about par for a mmorpg. Age of Conan is at least 10 gbs more.
The download finished really fast for me though. Everything was done in less than 2 hrs.
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PC and PS3 keys are all gone.
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I might have another PC key (I have two, one used, one maybe not used) if anyone needs one.
for the fps cap thing, did you turn off vsync? turning it off and using d3doverrider made it better for me
anyway, I like it for what it is. I'm an mmo hater, but this is like an action rpg + spider-man 2 + other people.
I made three characters and only spent time with one (10 minute with the other two to see the different movement styles). I like acrobatic movement the best because it is the most involved. Flying seems boring and speedster is a bit out of control.
I'll take pictures of them next time I boot it up.
also, what is the difference between PvE and PvP? I know PvP is player vs player. Does the E stand for Event? Engorge?
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How does the PvP work?
also, what is the difference between PvE and PvP? I know PvP is player vs player. Does the E stand for Event? Engorge?
Environment.
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i'll take your unused pc key, linkzg
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so, is there a reason to do PvE over PvP? I went on the PvE servers because it sounded more like a single player game.
i'll take your unused pc key, linkzg
k, sent it.
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thank you! :-*
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What sever are you on, Smooth?
There's only 1 PVE server right? That's the one I'm on.
so, is there a reason to do PvE over PvP? I went on the PvE servers because it sounded more like a single player game.
i'll take your unused pc key, linkzg
k, sent it.
You can still play it like a SP game in PVP but you just can't fight against other players. I always play on PVE servers since I never play enough to be sufficiently good in PVP.
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the outfits were messed up when I equipped new accessories, but:
Indy Club
(http://i.imgur.com/lamEw.png)
Queen Bitch
(http://i.imgur.com/EcM0w.png)
Spadey
(http://i.imgur.com/8cdfC.png)
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You can disable the visual effects of the accessories while still maintaining their impact on game stats. Press I and click on the 2nd button on the bottom toolbar.
I'm surprised they didn't censor Bitch yet. Indy Club looks mad homo. Was that your original intention?
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It's Queen B in the game but it's secretly bitch because of david bowie
Indy Club was mostly randomly to create a speedster to try it out. The intention I guess was Duke Nukem by Rare.
thanks for the tip
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Just use fraps.
for the fps cap thing, did you turn off vsync? turning it off and using d3doverrider made it better for me
Yeah, that worked. Thks. Even for a game like this, 60 fps feels much better.
Still no AA though but I'm hopeful that Nvidia will get it running with the next driver update since it's only a UE3 game.
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Missed out on those key giveaways. I'd be up for trying it on PS3, but I could never see myself getting into a game like this enough to pay a monthly fee.
lol 13 gigs?
:rofl
???
I just bought Dragon Age Origins Ultimate Editions, and that was like a 20GB download, 25GB after install.
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What's the key to take screenshots?
F9 I think.
Oh and play it with a gamepad. It's 10000x better with a gamepad.
Playing a Mental Powered Batman-mentored on the PVP server.
PVP is open world PVP like UO/SWG. Heroes and Villains can freely attack each other from what I've seen.
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Moving around and melee combat probably feel better with a pad but I still prefer using KB+M because I can chain my powers rapidly.
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Hate clicking the mouse buttons for attacks. I got a 50 hit combo + achievement in the tutorial using the 360 gamepad (despite the game showing PS3 buttons on the PC)
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I think you're the exception. Most people would probably find it easier to click a button rapidly with the index finger than thumb. It's one reason why advanced fighting gamers prefer using a joystick.
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The combat definitely obliterates CoX/Champions. They can't even compete.
And people are bitching that the character creation isn't as robust as those two, but they don't want a bunch of Hulks running around to get sued over.
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I like that you unlock flying at level 9 of acrobatics. I guess it is supposed to be a jetpack or something, but you press a button and you basically fly.
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Flying seems to be almost essential in this game because a lot of vertical movement is required to do stuff.
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The Watchtower is pretty cool but kinda confusing. It's basically the games Iron Forge.
Been trying to fly to Gotham but apparently you can't which is bullshit.
You can't fly to Gotham, but you can get there by going up to the Watchtower from any Police Station.
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Yeah, I know that. I just think it's kinda stupid but whatever.
It's no different than WOW where each continent is on its own world server.
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The level 30 cap in retail doesn't make since as the high level armor in the Watchtower requires level 45.
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Have you guys been picking up a vault ticket each day? It lets you travel to a special location to pick up a bunch of free stuff and money. My first time was in the Joker's vault.
I think you get the tickets in the training room.
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Didn't get one of those yet. I got the thing to test Batman in the Legends PVP Arena, but it was like a 99 minute wait in the queue so I said forget it.
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The Batman armor they're hyping in the last trailer as the ultimate end-game armor is in the tech side of the Watchtower. Each piece is Epic quality at level 45 and IIRC cost about $1k each.
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http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/dc-universe-ps3-beta/
http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/dc-universe-pc-beta/
more codes going out
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I had about $50 in game credit at Amazon so I pre-ordered the CE.
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http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/dc-universe-ps3-beta/
http://www.gamespot.com/event/codes/dc-universe-pc-beta/
more codes going out
I'm interested in the PS3 beta, but I can't access Gamespot at work. :(
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Check your PMs.
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well, if Khan sent one, then I have a spare PS3 one if anyone needs it.
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I sent a PS3 and a PC keys to Distant, he can share whichever he's not using.
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Can someone please pass on a PC code to Van Cruncheon? I just wanna hear him and Eel talk about how they messed shit up in the podcast.
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:bow
Cruncheon can have my PC key.
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http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/11/27/five-things-i-learned-from-the-dc-universe-beta.aspx
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http://www.gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2010/11/27/five-things-i-learned-from-the-dc-universe-beta.aspx
That actually sounds great
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Power Girl is the House of El armor vendor:
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90 minute install? Looks like I'll set that up while we're watching TV tonight...
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how much have you downloaded? from what I understand, the PS3 beta is a ~200 meg download followed a some very large downloads within the client, plus a large patch after that. In total it is 15+ gigs.
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I downloaded the intial program and the file update, I think I found the 15 GB file that takes another 90 minutes to download.
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Created a character. I'm Mister Gundam.
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Pic or description?
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Here are the Hero side battle armors:
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_02.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_03.jpg)
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(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_05.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_06.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_07.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_08.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconic_09.jpg)
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Some guy on GAF recorded this from the PC:
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z27Y3d2VcRM[/youtube]
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Villain side battle armors:
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_02.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_03.jpg)
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(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_05.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_06.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_07.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_08.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_09.jpg)
(http://furiousfanboys.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/dcuo_iconicv_10.jpg)
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Looks like the release date is January 11th.
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Date is now official:
http://uk.ps3.ign.com/articles/114/1141254p1.html
Dust off your cape: DC Universe Online has a release date. Yes, after a last minute delay pushed the MMO from Sony Online Entertainment past its original November launch, the company announced DC Universe Online is coming Jan. 11, 2011 for both PC and the PlayStation 3. If you live in the UK, look for the game on Jan. 14, 2011. Sadly, there was no word on an Australian release date.
DC Universe Online is an MMO where players can create their own villains and heroes and set out to make their name known under the tutelage of Batman, the Joker, Superman and so on. The PC version of the game will cost $49.99 and the PS3 version will cost $59.99. Both come with a free 30-day subscription to the MMO, but after that, the game will cost $15 (€13) a month – or $199 (€180) for a lifetime subscription.
IGN: Could you give us some stats from the beta? How many people played as heroes vs. villains? What was the most common movement type?
Chris Cao: We married metrics with direct feedback to get the best possible picture of what's going on in beta. While the statistics fluctuated a bit, there were some interesting results:
Superman was the favorite mentor by far. Circe needs a publicist.
Heroes seem to have the upper hand at about 60 percent. For now. Villain numbers are larger on PvP servers.
Players like blowing stuff up. Hand Blasters are everywhere.
The Little Bohemia Police Station is hopping on PvP servers. More player deaths occurred around it than any place else in both cities.
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No lifetime option on the PS3 since it exceeds the wallet maximum on the system.
Seems really early to be release on the 11th.
They only delayed it to avoid Cataclysm. And they won't release it in April or May to avoid Old Republic.
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Now that PS3 users know there's a $15 monthly fee you see why MMOs and consoles don't mix. Most of the responses are along the lines of:
"$15 a month? I can't pay that. I need to pre-order the $300 panties edition of 'Loli Rape Shooter eXtreme 2011 Edition XX#' this week."
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Deleted the beta earlier today. It was ok, but MMOs aren't for me.
Also, I don't believe in paying more money to play a game once I've purchased it. Simple as that.
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All you have to do is read the comments here to see why a MMO will never work on a console:
http://blog.eu.playstation.com/2010/12/21/dc-universe-online-release-date-and-subscription-pricing-confirmed/
Deleted the beta earlier today. It was ok, but MMOs aren't for me.
Also, I don't believe in paying more money to play a game once I've purchased it. Simple as that.
http://www.raphkoster.com/gaming/busmodels.shtml
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It's okay, but not $15 a month okay on top of the $50-60 purchase. It's not on Gamefly, so I can't rent for a month and just pay the $15. Will wait for the game itself to drop to $15 with 30 free days and then play it for a month or so.
So, Summer 2011, then.
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yeah, the $15 a month thing kills it for me. I just want to play the game single player because it is a fun action rpg (a bit less smooth than non-mmo ones) set around DC worlds and characters.
I will say that for an mmo this was fairy entertaining and I would buy it if they got rid of the monthly fee. Though, I am looking forward to the old republic and hoping that it can be enjoyed more as a single player game. The objectives in DC Universe Online got a bit too tedious to do on your own.
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Where can I get a beta key
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http://www.raphkoster.com/gaming/busmodels.shtml
I understand how it works, but I still don't like the idea. I'd rather spend my money on other things.
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Where can I get a beta key
for PS3? I got one if you need it
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Sure i'll tkae a PS3 one if you got a extra <3. :-*
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Sure i'll tkae a PS3 one if you got a extra <3. :-*
alright, check your private messages
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Thank you so much <3 <3.
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yeah, the $15 a month thing kills it for me. I just want to play the game single player because it is a fun action rpg (a bit less smooth than non-mmo ones) set around DC worlds and characters.
I will say that for an mmo this was fairy entertaining and I would buy it if they got rid of the monthly fee. Though, I am looking forward to the old republic and hoping that it can be enjoyed more as a single player game. The objectives in DC Universe Online got a bit too tedious to do on your own.
TOR will have a monthly fee too.
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I'm sure it will. But I'm not totally against the idea of paying that fee if I think I'll get enough value out of it. While I liked what I played of DCUO, I don't I can justify it. Any hope I have for the Old Republic is just because I liked KOTOR; if it turns out to be just as bad and similar to other mmos, I doubt I'd even check it out, much less pay a monthly fee. It's their money to lose if they don't produce an entertaining game.
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Did I miss the beta key giveout again? :(
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So after it taking 10 hours to download (literally) I got in about 4 hours of gameplay. Not bad. Not worth $15/mo but certainly a awesome game if it was $60 and then done.
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Game is now out. Servers up in 45 minutes.
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:rofl IGN is going to so get their character names nerfed. The reaction from them will be :rofl
(http://oyster.ignimgs.com/wordpress/www.ign.com/84/2011/01/IMG_1419.jpg)
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they could have at least called her Swift Taylor
the RP servers (are there RP servers?) would have an aneurysm over this
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This turd had a $50 million budget. Good luck with that sony. Their only hope is the PS3 version.
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MMOs and consoles don't mix.
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WfjAkuGHOU[/youtube]
[youtube=560,345]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Mnnt6jet08&feature=player_profilepage[/youtube]
It's the top seller on Steam and Direct2Drive and it's #2 on Amazon for PC after DA2.
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STO and Champions probably did well in their first few days too.
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Champions never did well.
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MMOs and consoles don't mix.
FFXI PS2 did just fine and the 360 one was healthy for a bit, despite being an old ass game. what else has there been? Everquest? The fact, nobody has really tried all that hard.
It's the top seller on Steam and Direct2Drive and it's #2 on Amazon for PC after DA2.
Age of Conan had some hype right out the gate
As did Warhammer
As did [insert MMO here that was hopeful for a minute, then died quickly thereafter]
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It just seems logical:
PC -- WoW country. Do not attempt a huge MMO and expect people to stick with you for years unless you find a way to make your game totally amazing. but you're up against Blizzard? Are you Blizzard? No? Then it's probably good to quit now.
Consoles-- Not WoW Country. An MMO killer app isn't there. It's a great big pussy waiting to be fucked, kind of like the pre-Golden Eye FPS situation. but much more complicated, obviously.
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It just seems logical:
PC -- WoW country. Do not attempt a huge MMO and expect people to stick with you for years unless you find a way to make your game totally amazing. but you're up against Blizzard? Are you Blizzard? No? Then it's probably good to quit now.
Consoles-- Not WoW Country. An MMO killer app isn't there. It's a great big pussy waiting to be fucked, kind of like the pre-Golden Eye FPS situation. but much more complicated, obviously.
I'd play like some grindy FPS MMO with "missions" (quests) and "assaults" (raids/dungeons/instances) if the PvP was good
How did FF11 work with controllers? I wanted to say something about how hilarious the thought is of someone trying to raid or PvP in WoW on a console w/o mouse and keyboard support
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This turd had a $50 million budget. Good luck with that sony. Their only hope is the PS3 version.
Did Sony fund DCU? I played it for about 4-5 hrs and felt that it wasn't a total turd. The graphics are pretty nice for a MMO and does a pretty good job of capturing the feel of the DC universe. Combat is also more involving than most MMORPGS. Character customization is also pretty good as there are enough powers to make almost any Superhero you'd want.
The main problem with this game is that gameplay consists mostly of your Superhero performing lots of mundane tasks. You never feel like you're more than a 4th tier character that gets killed in 1 panel of a crossover. WOW and newer games have always moved way beyond fetch quests which makes DCU feel really old despite its above average graphics for the genre.
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Over 10 minutes of saying the same goddamn thing. Lack of communication on PSN. Well, that really has nothing to do with the game but rather Sony not pushing PSN to be a social thing like Microsoft does with Xbox Live. Uses VGChartz to talk about sales, which was dumb. Then he complains that DCUO having a subscription fee will cause other games to have one. Which doesn't make sense unless those other games are MMOs.
Also, I don't understand his issue with Final Fantasy 11. I don't recall hearing that it doesn't work because of the OtherOS removal.
The guy's a distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.
What he's talking about with FFXI was a file you had to download from PSN that emulated the PS2 HDD filesystem and allowed you to install FFXI. IIRC that file was removed from PSN when they killed PS2 BC.
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http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dc-entertainment-planning-green-lantern-70572
Knew it.
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Yea except they purposely held back a power set for the expansion, and lied by saying they didn't know how to pull off the powers in-game; despite there being a whole Lantern/Sinestro Corps mission series where NPCs use those powers.
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Played some DC Universe Online today and I really liked it. It was cool flying around using magic lassos on cops, certainly helps that I like the DC Universe making it pretty easy to get into.
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Yea I'll hit 30 by the end of this week on my first character. Then I'll either do a Batman mentored hero or a villain.
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I've been going back into the Alerts and collecting the hidden Briefings, as they unlock unique styles (mostly helms, but there's a chest piece and gloves as well) that you can only get that way. Area 51 unlocks the cowboy hat, but I just did Oolong Island and it gives a helm that's like The Flash crossed with The Rocketeer.
(http://i55.tinypic.com/2n6hnyp.jpg)
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My new character:
(http://i.imgur.com/ZYy5v.jpg)
:punch
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Why is BlackPowerGirl white?
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Why is BlackPowerGirl white?
She is an ironic hipster. Also, I'm willing to pay $50 and the monthly fee if Joe would let me hit that.
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I got it and playing in the Goon guild on Death & Glory. My guy
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