Tribes Ascend
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Anybody playing the beta? Its pretty awesome if you're into them. 
https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9RjdB4_rkqU#!
https://account.hirezstudios.com/tribesascend/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=9RjdB4_rkqU#!
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the gameplay feels right, but i think high res will break it with there pay model, since previous tribes titles of tribes, have been extremely competitive, so having to pay for skills/xp is pretty retarded considering how long it takes to get that by other means.
though i have noticed solider levels quicker than most classes since it gets a nice bonus for kills and kills are easy to get with solly, so you can start on solly level like hell than share the xp with the class you want to play.
I'm probably the hardest core Tribes player on these forums, and I'm really disappointed so far. I really want the franchise to return, but not at the cost of everything that made the series great :-(
I originally tried on my i3 powered laptop, but it only has the built in Intel HD video. It ran almost identical, and at that time, I figured it was the video card. That's why I finally installed it on my desktop, expecting it to run. It only had a minor improvement
I do plan on buying a new video card after Christmas though, to support a DVI/HDMI output for each of my monitors, since the current one only supports one with DVI, and one with VGA. I'll give the game a try again once I get the card.
To me, while it looks graphically nice, it doesn't appear to have the graphic complexity of most other games that require specs that I feel I'm trying to fulfill.
If any other PCer's need keys contact me or go to our facebook page. I think there is a way to get a key just by liking the page. Send me feedback if you like.
I support the TAC mod, which has existed in every PC version of Tribes. Even when T:V wasn't modible, I made a working version of our mod, but it required temporarily replacing files. We've been desperate to find a new game to move our mod to. We still play it on Tribes 2, every Friday night, but obviously, the game is getting very dated now, and the support for the game continues to dwindle
Oh yeah that's pretty cool, just like and then go on the Beta Key catagory, can do everything from the facebook alone.
Look forward to trying it out.
So far the answer has been no, unless the game is extremely successful, but maybe Sean has heard something different.
Personally, I'd like to see them add community submitted content as part of their business model. Let the community develop maps, and sell them in a marketplace for the game. Let the submitter get a cut, and Hi-rez too. It's basically free money for Hi-rez, since they wouldn't put any labor into it and they would be able to claim 'more maps' than most other games, and the community would get the maps they want.
I'd love that to extend to mods and custom models too.
ya think that would be ideal too especially since it;s a udk game, so there is a good content pipeline and the editor and tools are freely available and lots of people got experience with it.
actually global agenda also had jetpacks, maybe thats why hirez is a good choice for this game.
it's not purley the jetpacks, it is movement in general, and it;s skieing mechanic combined with jetpacks, which allow the player to reach some pretty insane speeds.
What classes are you guys playing with mostly? I'm all about the jumper lately, love the speed boosts.
Thanks Frankie! Hope things are going well for you over there across the pond.
Gifting VIP isn't available currently, but that's not a bad idea.
I usually play Juggernaught, I've almost unlocked everything on him actually. Other than that its usually pathfinder or soldier for me. Classic style loadouts really.
I'm HiRezSean in game, so add me if you like.
Also anything on more Factions?
Will add you later, I'm fairly addicted.. ^^
New factions will be released as "skins" or purchasable visuals. Although, the fiction written for T:A (it does exist!) is based on Blood Eagle and Diamond Sword being the main warring factions so any purchased "skins" will be tribesmen aligning with those main factions (fictionally).
and that's it. I got can't install on E:\games fat32 or some error like that
did i tell you its free?
Go by 'flaagan' on there (surprise).
I won't be on for a few weeks but add me if you're on, between my vid card taking a crap (out for RMA), my system getting a virus, and the fact I'm off to Mexico for a few weeks.
I'll add ya luke.
I mostly wanted to throw some money towards the company cause they made a sweet game but it has made it a more full experience imo.
That being said, I'm glad people are enjoying this, and the Tribes series is continuing. If you guys ever want to feel nostalgic, come join me some time in Tribes 2. Me and a group of guys play every Friday night 8PM EST.
There's a ton of great fps configs out there if you're having trouble with frames, as I am. Still can't get above 30 on my shit computer, but it helped a ton and actually made it playable.
I uploaded it here on Pastebin
It's a mashup of several configs.
the .ini goes in /My Documents/My Games/Tribes Ascend and replaces "tribes.ini"
i get a more than playable fps, on a shit geforce 9500gt, all i did was set it to low, which actually isnt that bad looking.
I'll go back to waiting for Diablo 3 where I can pretend I'm hardcore
im pretty sure the cost in gold for things will stay the same and the value of tribes gold to real money will stay the same, the part i would expect to change is the exp cost on somethings, and changes to the weapons themselfs, such as nerfs and buffs on various things.
but ya i put in way too much time sofar, and olny fully decked out 1 class sofar, and it was a cheaper one to do so, since new solly weapons are only 42k exp not 100k.
Being a mechanic is a very good way to get points, especially due to repair and the eventual points you'll get from defending your base.
Also, mid-air roadkill is the best!
no they dont, i rack up credits fast, just spaming as jug or dueling people with solider gets me points faster than just constantly repairing shit.
though i do agree the points gained for different actions is messed up, iv come in 10th place or worse some games when i was the person who capped all 5 flags.
I noticed this weekend that you can't melee your own turrets any more though, which is good.